Oot an` aboot in North West Edinburgh for the over 65s

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Oot an’ aboot in North West Edinburgh for the over 65s
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THE HOOSE!
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Oot an’ aboot when over 65
WELCOME TO GET OOT THE HOOSE!
This new booklet has been designed for people in North West Edinburgh who are over 65
and would like to find out about the vast range of activities and helpful services available in
your area and close by.
In it you will find information about a wide range of different things that are going on in your
neighbourhood from Community Cafés to people that can help you with odd jobs around
the house, and if you can’t find what you are looking for or if you want to know more then
you can easily get in touch with us by phone on 0131 603 8311 (Monday to Friday, 10.00am
to 2.00pm) and one of our friendly, helpful volunteers will help you to find exactly what you
are looking for.
This isn’t just a directory - we have also included some entertaining stories, recipes and
eating advice. We really hope that you find this useful so please keep it handy and
remember that more advice and information is available from our Information Line.
Local Opportunities for Older People Phoneline Project
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Want to be with other people? Want to try something
new? Want information on what is going on in your area?
Live life to the full
Opportunities galore
Open yourself to new involvements, give it a go
Please yourself with What, When and Where
So start it right now, give the LOOPS line a call!
- By Aleks our Tuesday Phoneline Volunteer
LOOPs or Local Opportunities for Older People is a range of new information services
operating across Edinburgh. Funded by the NHS and City of Edinburgh Council, and
working in partnership with local voluntary organisations, LOOPs is hoping to reach out
to people over 65 to help them get the most out of living in Edinburgh.
Volunteer Centre Edinburgh is part of the team that are running LOOPs, and in the
North West and South East of the city we are operating an Information Line. You can call
our Information Line on 0131 603 8311 between 10.00am and 2.00pm, or email us at
[email protected]
You can also visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/edinburghloops
VOLUNTEER CENTRE EDINBURGH
As well as being part of the LOOPs family and running the Information Line, Volunteer
Centre Edinburgh has been helping people find out about volunteering in Edinburgh for
over 40 years! No one knows more about volunteering in Edinburgh than us! We are based
on Leith Walk but cover the whole of the city and offer a wide range of services including:
• An online searchable database of about 600 volunteering opportunities.
• Face to face help and guidance on finding voluntary work.
• Dedicated Health & Wellbeing specialist advisors for people with barriers to volunteering
including mental health problems, disabilities and offending histories.
• Health & Wellbeing Drop in session on Thursdays from 2.00pm to 4.00pm
• Specialist advisors for people who want to volunteer as a route back into employment
with Voluntary Work Coach or Employment Mentoring for the 50+.
• Training for volunteers and volunteer managers.
• Access to information on the Saltire Award scheme for people 12 to 25 who can gain
recognition for their volunteering.
• Spanish Language Drop in on Wednesdays from 1.00pm to 3.00pm
www.loopsprojects.org.uk
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ANNE’S STORY
I’ve developed a lot of health problems over the last few years
and for this reason, I’ve felt very isolated. My confidence has
gone right down and I find it hard to just get out there! I like to
read, and I go to the library to be
around people sometimes.
That’s where I picked up a LOOPS leaflet! I was nervous about
the idea of calling and speaking to a stranger, and to be
honest I wasn’t really sure what I was calling for! I didn’t know
what kind of opportunities there could be, or what I wanted
exactly.
I confessed to the girl on the phone that I wasn’t very good at
talking to people and that I felt a bit silly calling, and she was
very encouraging! She told me that I was talking perfectly and
that we had plenty of time to chat and come up with some ideas.
We spoke about my family and friends and my life at present; I
must say I felt like I was speaking to an old friend! We had a few
laughs on the phone and it was really just what I needed. We
came up with some things that I could do and she told me that
she would phone me back the following week. I was filled with
hope in the meantime and felt much more
upbeat going about my things!
GARDENING TIP WINDOW SILL PLANTS
I told my son and my GP about my new
pursuit! The nice girl called me back and
told me about University of the 3rd Age or
U3A, which is a hub of activities and
learning opportunities for older people! I’m
very excited to meet more folk like myself
and to learn new things. I really can’t thank
LOOPS enough for helping me. Thank you!
Any vegetable, herb or flower seeds can be
grown by scattering the seeds in a shallow
dish on a bright window sill.
Put a layer of compost in the dish and water
lightly. Scatter seeds and cover again with
compost. Place in a polythene bag and tie
bag at top.
When green shoots appear remove from
bag and when plants have grown bigger,
place into individual pots and continue to
grow.
- by Amelia our Friday
Customer Service Volunteer
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Call or make an appointment for a Community Champion
to visit you at your home!
How do you make an octopus giggle ten giggles?
You give it ten-tickles!
What herb must you never tell your secrets to?
Only thyme will tell!
Why can’t you hear a pterodactyl go to the toilet?
Because the P is silent!
JOK
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- by Annie our Monday
Phoneline Volunteer
VOLUNTEER CENTRE EDINBURGH
- MORE THAN JUST VOLUNTEERING
Volunteer Hub at the Royal Edinburgh
Hospital (REH):
As well as being the place in Edinburgh to
find out about volunteering, we work in
partnership with a whole range of other
organisations to provide direct services.
These include:
Giving guidance, support and advice about
volunteering to patients who
as a stepping stone to volunteering in the
community as well as a wider volunteer
programme within the hospital.
Living it Up an information service on
trusted health care and support in
collaboration with NHS
Timebanking based at the North Edinburgh
Dementia Befriending, in partnership with
Arts Centre:
NHS
Timebanking is a means of exchange used
to organise people and organisations
around a purpose, where time is the principal
currency. For every hour participants
‘deposit’ in a timebank, perhaps by giving
Shopping Buddies help people get out and practical help and support to others, they are
able to ‘withdraw’ equivalent support.
do their grocery shopping in
collaboration with Lifecare.
If you want to know more, contact Julie Smith
on 07958 540 438 or
[email protected]
for details on these timebank activities:
Community Connecting helping older
people achieve their goals in conjunction
with Places for People, NHS and City of
Edinburgh Council
Our lovely clients are looking for like-minded people
for support and companionship at home.
If you have a couple of hours to spare, apply to become
a Home Instead CAREGiver and enjoy a rewarding
part-time career while helping people in your
community.
Find out more at
www.homeinstead.co.uk/edinburgh
or call 0131 300 0599.
Each Home Instead Senior Care®
franchise office is independently
owned and operated.
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Community Cafes are brilliant, friendly places where you can enjoy refreshments at good
prices and meet friendly people.
CHECK OUT COMMUNITY CAFES
IN NORTH WEST EDINBURGH
CaféLife
LifeCare, 2 Cheyne Street EH4 1JB
0131 342 0940
Monday to Friday 9.00am to 4.00pm
Buses: 24, 29, 42
Muirhouse Millenium Centre Café
7 Muirhouse Medway EH4 4RW
0131 467 3578
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and
Fridays 10.00am to 2.00pm
Buses: 14, 16, 27, 37
The Dove Café
Murrayfield Parish Church,
2b Ormidale Terrace, EH12 6EQ
0131 337 1091
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 10.00am to
12.00pm, Wednesdays 10.00am to 2.00pm
Buses: 12, 26, 31
North Edinburgh Arts Community Café
15a Pennywell Court EH4 4TZ
0131 315 2151
Tuesday to Friday 10.00am to 2.00pm,
Saturdays 10.30 to 1.30pm
Buses: 14, 24, 27, 37
Drumbrae Café
30 Drumbrae Terrace EH4 7SF
0771 761 8757
Monday to Friday 9.00am to 4.30pm,
Saturdays 10.00am to 2.00pm
Buses: 1, 21, 26
CREATIVE WRITING
If you would like to release your creative
writing side, why not join in with writing
activities organised by the National Galleries
on the Mound? They run one-day taster
sessions or sign-up for a 4-week programme.
Please call to find out
more and the dates
the events are on.
0131 343 0940
We hold a singing group every second
Monday and Tea Dance every second
Friday—Both FREE and open to all
For more information, call the Gallery on
0131 624 6560. As well as writing classes,
they also run various art classes such as Art
for Absolute Beginners, Easel sketching and
many others.
LifeCare (Edinburgh)
Limited
StockbridgeHouse
2 Cheyne Street
Edinburgh
EH4 1JB
0131 343 0940
Supporting the independence
and wellbeing of older people
www.lifecare-edinburgh.org.uk
Scottish Registered Charity No:
SC012641
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Chat with a friendly trained volunteer adviser at
Volunteer Centre Edinburgh!
OVER 65 IN AUSTRALIA
My name is Emily and I have been volunteering with the NW & SE LOOPs phone line project
since the end of January, I study Social Sciences at Edinburgh Napier University and I have
recently been accepted to take part in a student exchange to go to a university in Brisbane for
a semester. I have been doing a lot of research into Australia and it sparked my interest to use
the information and relate it to my volunteering work at LOOPs, so I have decided to look into
the community of 65+ down under!
Australia has the lowest population density in the whole world with just two people per sq. km.
The total population is approximately 21,262,641 and approximately 2,687,114 are aged 65+.
The vast majority of Australians live in cities which are near the coast (and beach!).
In Australia you are not considered ‘older’ until you are 72, Australians believe that they are
much fitter and healthier than previous
generations, they feel that they no longer
TIPS FOR USING YOUR
have to ‘act their age’ and they do not
intend to grow old in a similar way to their
COMPUTER AND iPAD
parents. Australians have an attitude which
sees themselves as happy, healthy, fit and
stress free, they live for the moment and
- If it is really frustrating you, turn it off and
have fun without work or young family stress
have a cuppa.
and pressure. This time is for them to enjoy
themselves. This lifestyle is seen as very
- Join a computer class to find out how to use
different from previous generations.
your computer. Everyone has to start
somewhere. There are lots of classes which
The Australian Government has produced a
are free and for folk just like yourself that
booklet called: Choose Health: Be Active – A
might not know their iPad from their laptop!
physical activity guide for older
Australians. The booklet is designed to help
- If you can’t get out to a computer class
older Australians achieve sufficient physical
there are volunteers that can come out
activity for good health as they age. The
to your house and teach you at your own
booklet shows how easy it can be to stay
speed.
fit and healthy as you get older including
healthy eating guidelines and safe exercise
- It won’t break if you press the wrong button.
ideas.
No matter what you might think.
Overall people aged 65+ in
Australia have a similar way of life
compared to here in the UK. They have
a similar lifestyle of looking after their
health and trying to stay as fit as prossible!
- Keep thinking of all the exciting things you
can do with a computer or tablet: shop
online, contact old friends or family
members, speak to (and see!) family who
might live down the road or on the other
side of the world! Learning these skills just
takes a little bit of time.
- by Emily our Promotions Assistant
- by Cam from Living It Up
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Punjabi Junction is an amazing café on Leith Walk. Run entirely by volunteers mostly from
an Asian background, it has some of the most authentic and best Asian food you can find
in Edinburgh. If you are passing Leith Walk we’d definitely recommend it! But just in case,
here is a great recipe you can try at home.
TARKA DHAL RECIPE
1.
Wash the lentils in medium sized pan
and add water to fill the pan ¾.
Ingredients:
2.
Peel and chop the onion, garlic and
ginger and add in the pan, then add
tomatoes.
3.
Add turmeric powder, salt, garam
masala, green chillies and mix well.
4.
Let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, check
every 5 minutes.
1 teaspoon of garam masala
5.
Add more water if needed.
Salt to taste
6.
Once cooked remove from the heat.
7.
Put the butter in a small frying pan, fry
cumin seeds for 2-3 minutes.
8.
Add cumin seeds to the daal.
9.
Garnish with coriander and serve with
boiled rice, chapatti or naan bread.
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1 ½ cup of lentils
½ medium onion
3-4 cloves of garlic crushed
1 small piece root ginger diced
¼ tin of tomatoes
½ turmeric powder
3 green chillies
1 tablespoon of butter
1-2 teaspoon of cumin seeds
Coriander to garnish
S
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What did the shy pebble wish?
That she was just a little boulder!
Why did they kick Cinderella off the
football team?
She kept running away from the ball!
What did the policeman say when his tummy was rumbling?
Stop! You’re under a vest!
122- 124 Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH6 5DT
Tel: 0131 281 0159
Email: [email protected]
www.punabijuction.org
- by Annie our Monday
Phoneline Volunteer
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Call for information on where and when activities are
going on in your area, and how to get there!
MY TRIP TO INDIA IN 2015
My recent trip to Northern India was the first time I had ever visited this incredible country.
For three weeks I travelled with a group of 16 , some of whom were very experienced
already with the Indian customs and ways; others like me were novices.
The trip began in New Delhi and we quickly realised that our coach driver had amazing
spacial awareness, weaving their vehicles through the cars, tuk tuks, people, pigs, horses
and even recumbant cows. India is a busy place but everybody seems to find time to find
their spiritual side. We visited Hindu, Sikh and Jain temples as well as mosques. The most
uplifting time was seeing the dawn over the Ganges at Varanasi. You can see why it is so holy
to the pilgrims who gather there every day.
We travelled on to Jhansi, Orcha, and then
to Agra. Here the highlight was the Taj
Mahal and, yes, we did get to sit and have
our photos taken on the seat made famous
by our own Princess Diana. Our next stop
was to see the tigers in the Ranthambore
National Park. We were very excited to see
two cubs through the dense undergrowth.
We also saw a wide variety of birds,deer,
monkeys and crocodiles. In Jaipur we were
able to relive our own ‘Exotic Marigold
Hotel’ moment (the film is set here) when
our coach nearly got a parking fine. At the
A POEM Amber Palace we swapped our coach for
an elephant to make our grand entrance. In
THE THEORY OF RELATIVITY
Nawalgarh we experienced the old world
charm of the havelis, the beautiful painted
homes of the wealthy spice traders - now
Emigration
sadly needing some TLC. We also learnt
For a snail
how to cook Indian food (rotis and dal) in a
Pansies to potting shed
welcoming guest house. Our adventure
Seven hour trail
continued with a trip to the beautiful town of
Jaisalmer, whose walls shimmer like a
Puffins on Staffa
mirage out of the Thar desert. Then onward
Mid July
to Jodhpur before ending our journey in
Atlantic by August
Udaipur. This town is known as the ‘Pearl of
Seven day fly
Rajasthan’. The way it shimmers across the
man-made lake is beautiful. India is truly a
Zero to Twenty
magical place.
Whole life span
Twenty to Eighty
This only gives a snap-shot of my time there.
Flash in the pan!
I can’t wait to go back and explore more.
- by Mary McCabe
- by Barbara our Thursday
Phoneline Volunteer
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DIETARY FIBRE
Dietary fibre is a very important part of a healthy balanced
diet. However, most of us do not consume enough of it.
Although we are meant to get 18g each day, our average
is just 14g. But why is fibre so important?
(It’s not just to ‘keep us regular’!)
Health benefits of a high fibre diet:
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Keeps us regular
Helps reduce cholesterol
Lowers risk of heart disease, strokes, bowel cancer and diabetes
Assists in removing waste from the body
May help lower blood pressure
Keeps us fuller for longer, helping us to maintain a healthy weight
Produces vitamins K and B12, plus
healthy fatty acids in the colon
TIPS FOR INCREASING
YOUR FIBRE
Provides food for healthy gut bacteria
Helps relieve diarrhoea, constipation and eases haemorrhoids
What are good sources of fibre? All
wholemeal/wholegrain foods, fruit and
vegetables, oats, pulses, nuts and seeds.
If suffering from constipation we should
increase fruit, vegetable (and water)
intakes and lower wholemeal/wholegrain
foods. If experiencing diarrhoea we
should do the opposite!
Adults diagnosed with any type of bowel
disorder should consult their GP about
fibre intakes.
Contact:
[email protected]
- by Chris Mantle, a Senior Food &
Health Development Worker for
Edinburgh Community Food
- Swap white bread, rice and pasta for
tastier wholemeal alternatives
- Eat more oat-based foods such as noadded-sugar porridge, muesli or oatcakes
- Try to incorporate fibre into every meal
- Go for whole fruit rather than fruit juice
- Go for more highly nutritious and high
fibre lentils, beans and other pulses
- Try going ‘veggie’ a few days a week
- Increase your fibre intake slowly to
reduce the risk of bloating and stomach
cramps
- Drink plenty of water to help the passage
of the fibre in the gut
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We can access lots of up-to-date information on what is
going on in Edinburgh so give us a call!
VIOLET’S STORY
I saw a LOOPS poster when I was waiting to see my doctor. It certainly wasn’t something that
I was expecting! I don’t get up to an awful lot and there’s not really much happening in my
area, at least not for oldies like me! And that’s just what I was used to. I was intrigued about
what ‘opportunities’ there could be for me, but to be truthful I was also a little apprehensive.
I have a slight limp and I don’t feel very confident.
I rang the number when I got home and spoke to the nice lady about me and my concerns.
She was so helpful and suggested that maybe I should try to improve my confidence with
walking. I thought it wasn’t such a bad idea! She went off and did some research and got
back to me shortly after with some options. She told me about walking groups with Ageing
Well and more activities with Edinburgh Leisure’s Get Up and Go. She said she could pass
my contact details onto them and I said go ahead!
They got in touch with me the next day and now I’m all set for my adventure! I’m feeling very
excited!
SCOTTISH POETRY LIBRARY
2015 EVENTS
JUNE 1 - MONDAY
Edinburgh Launch of Stephanie Green’s new
pamphlet Flout - Looking Glass Books,
36 Simpson Loan, off Quatermile, Edinburgh,
EH3 9GG, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
JUNE 8 - MONDAY
Tricolour June: Max Scratchmann, MacGillivray,
Suky Goodfellow - at The National Library of
Scotland George IV Bridge call 0131 623 3734
- Tricolour is a monthly event showcasing three different
poetry and spoken word talents.
JUNE 19 - FRIDAY
Spoken and Sung - a night of music and poetry
in aid of the Scottish Poetry Library - at St Mark’s
Unitarian Church, Castle Terrace,
EH1 2DP, 8:00pm to 10:00pm
- National Poet of Scotland Liz Lochhead headlines a
fundraiser for the Scottish Poetry Library. Also on the bill:
Edinburgh Makar Christine De Luca, poet Ron Butlin with
music by Rudsambee Company of Singers.
Book at www.scottishpoetrylibrary.eventbrite.co.uk
or for more information contact [email protected]
or call 0131 557 2876
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FILMHOUSE CINEMA DEALS
Filmhouse (88 Lothian Road) offers a range of complimentary benefits for filmgoers over 60
- including concessionary ticket prices available all week and exclusive café-bar offers.
Between Monday and Thursday for screenings before 5.00pm, senior citizens can take
advantage of the Matinee Special deal – one cinema ticket plus a choice of Soup of the Day/
Tea or Filter Coffee and a Traybake from the Filmhouse café-bar for the reduced total price
of £8. Friday daytime matinee screenings are ticketed at the special concessionary price of £4 for
seniors (Full Price £5.50). This is a very popular time to see the newly arrived films, and upcoming features include Far From The Madding Crowd (starts 15th May), 8 1/2 (5th to 8th
June), The Tales of Hoffmann (5th to 7th June).
Full programme details are published in the Filmhouse brochure, available now at the venue
and in various locations across the city, as well as www.filmhousecinema.com
Filmhouse Cinema has a system in all three screens which enables us, whenever the
necessary technology is available, to provide audio description (via our infra-red headsets)
for those who are sight-impaired. Upcoming audio described films: Far from the Madding
Crowd and The Falling and The Salvation.
All performances are bookable in advance. Tickets may be reserved for performances and
must be collected no later than 30 minutes before performance starts. Tickets may be
booked by credit card on the number below or online at www.filmhousecinema.com
(no booking fee is charged).
For our patrons with disabilities a free ticket can
be provided for their companion, it is advisable to
reserve both these tickets in advance. FILMHOUSE CINEMA
88 Lothian Road
Edinburgh
EH3 9BZ
BOX OFFICE: 0131 228 2688
Open from 10.00am to 9.00pm daily
BOOK ONLINE: www.filmhousecinema.com
Lothian Bus Services:
1, 2, 10, 11, 15, 16, 22, 24, 34, 35, 47
For any further information on access and
ticket information at Filmhouse please call
our staff at the box office on the number
above, who will be able to answer your query.
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Chat with a friendly trained volunteer adviser at
Volunteer Centre Edinburgh!
NORTH WEST CARERS CENTRE (NWCC)
North West Carers Centre (NWCC) has been part of the furniture in the local area for nearly
20 years, and you might know us.
NWCC supports Carers from the age of 5, and our oldest Carers are in their 90s!
You might be a Carer who has used our services, or you might be one of the many people
who don’t know that they are Carers. So what is a Carer? A Carer is anyone who cares, without pay, for a family member,
neighbour or friend who cannot cope without this support. The person you support may
have a disability or be ill, have age related conditions such as dementia or mental health
needs. Caring is not restricted to helping someone with tasks like bathing and going to the
toilet
NEW Web map of services on
www.edinburgh.gov.uk
A Web Map interface containing older
people’s services & activities will be
publicly available on the CEC website,
this has been a project in conjunction with
EVOC.
This will be supported on a user-friendly
environment which allows users to find
information by simply checking boxes.
Tools such as ‘Find Address’ search engine
will be present, the possibility of zoom in
and out to a street level and also
identifying each item on the map by just
clicking on it.
The purpose of this map is to help anyone
who wants to get information of what is
happening nearby for older people,
volunteers, family, carers or social workers.
Making the process of finding information
and getting ‘out and about’ as simple as
possible and links people 65+ into their
local community.
– Carers could be giving emotional support,
supporting someone to deal with letters and
bills, helping with medication, shopping – the
list is extensive.
Carers come from all walks of life, backgrounds
and can be any age.
Various support groups for Carers, including
specific groups aimed at Young Carers, or
those who are caring for someone who has
Dementia or for specific activities like a Book
group, Reminiscence group.
• Groups for Carers, with accompanying
groups for the people they support
• Provision of skilled Support Workers to spend time with the person you care for to give you time for yourself (respite)
• Outings and activities, including barge
trips, shopping trips etc.
We’ll be holding a number of one off events
such as Tea Dances, Wine tasting events,
shopping trips, and possibly a Therapies day. If you’d like to hear more, call us on
0131 315 3130, or email us on
[email protected]
- Isabel Cayon - GIS Intern Research
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GALLERY SOCIAL - JUNE TO
NOVEMBER 2015
Join artists for free, relaxed and informal
guided tours for anyone affected by
dementia, their friends, relatives and
supporters. Each month, the sessions will start
off with refreshments followed by a tour
exploring highlights from the permanent
collections or special exhibitions.
Free – To book places please contact
0131 624 6560
or email [email protected]
Jean-Etienne Liotard
Friday 26 June, 10.30am to 12.00noon
Scottish National Gallery, The Mound
Meet at gardens entrance information desk
Lee Miller and Picasso
Friday 24 July, 10.30am to 12noon
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Meet at information desk
Bailey’s Stardust
Friday 25 September, 10.30am to 12noon
Scottish National Gallery, the mound
Arthur Melville
Friday 23 October, 10.30am to 12noon
Scottish National Gallery, the mound
Head to Head - Portrait Sculpture
- Ancient to Modern
Friday 27 Nov, 10.30 to 12.00noon
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Meet at information desk
- Arthur Melville, King Cophetua and the
Beggar Maid, 1898. National Galleries of Scotland
And from October 2015, people with
Dementia, their friends, families and
supporters, will have a choice of sessions to
attend at four major heritage sites in
Edinburgh. The Royal Botanic Garden
Edinburgh, National Library of Scotland, the
National Museum of Scotland and National
Galleries of Scotland each Friday offering a
relaxed, informal visit to their sites. Sessions
are free, include a cup of tea and last about an
hour and a half. For more information,
contact 0300 123 6789
VISUALLY IMPAIRED TOURS
& WORKSHOPS
Free descriptive tours and practical workshops
for the Visually Impaired. To book a place call
0131 624 6560
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Want to be with other people? Want to try something
new? Want information on what is going on in your area?
OPERA UNWRAPPED
Widen your opera experience with in-depth
talks, pop-up shows and back-stage
insights. Whether you’re new to opera or an old hand,
we have a free event to help enhance your
enjoyment of our productions.
Opera Unwrapped
Opera Unwrapped is a free hour-long
taster that gives you the chance to see what
the shows we stage are all about.
Presented from the set of each production,
our Unwrapped events involve singers,
back-stage crew and The Orchestra of
Scottish Opera. You’ll hear highlights from
the music and be introduced to the principal
characters from the opera, the plot and some
key scenes. You’ll also find out more about
the props, costumes, lighting and direction,
as well as some of the theatrical secrets
behind the production.
Tickets are free but should be reserved by calling the Box Office 0131 529 6000
LOOPs NE & SW PROJECT
We offer short-term assistance to people in need of our help.
All our services are delivered by skilled volunteers and staff.
Transport Support - to help people make essential journeys
such as doctor and hospital appointments, visiting relatives and
attending day centres. We provide a volunteer driver with a
private car or a specially adapted vehicle for those with
reduced mobility. Please note we normally ask for a
contribution to our costs based on mileage.
Mobility Aids - short-term loans of wheelchairs and
commodes for those recovering from accident or illness, or
those awaiting assessment for the own equipment. Loans may
also be made for social reasons, holidays, or special occasions.
Did you know that there is also a LOOPs
project for the North East and South West
of Edinburgh too? For more information
please visit the LOOPs website at:
Or contact the Community Navigators:
For North East call George Clark on
0131 553 2559 or
for South West call
Emma Pattinson on
0131 225 8508
To find out more about these services please call 0131 338
5700.
The British Red Cross Society, incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, is a charity
registered in England and Wales (220949) and Scotland
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WHAT’S ON!
MURRAYFIELD PARISH CHURCH, 2B ORMIDALE TERRACE, EH12 6EQ, TEL.: 0131 337 1091
(See what’s on throughout the week here below)
MONDAYS
Bowlers – 10.00am to 12.00pm. Contact Christina Scott on 0131 346 4347
Bridge – 10.00am to 12.00pm.
Pilates – 4.40pm to 8.20pm. Contact Lin Grahame on 0131 629 1162 or 07803 402 492
Carobyx Fitness Class – 7.45pm to 8.45pm. Contact [email protected] or call 0788 928 950
TUESDAYS
Sunshine Yoga – 7.00am to 8.00am. Contact Stephanie on 07532 231 301
Murrayfield Club – 10.00am to 2.30pm. Call 07881 288 909
Susan’s Art Club – 3.30pm to 5.30pm. Contact Susan Dalgleish on 0131 452 8145
WEDNESDAYS
Yoga – 7.15pm to 8.30pm. Contact Katie Rutherford on 0131 447 4708
Glow Diet and Fitness Club – 5.30pm to 9.00pm. Contact Jill Macgregor on 01506 855 040
THURSDAYS
Murrayfield Club – 10.00am to 2.30pm. Call 07881 288 909
Yoga – 2.30pm to 4.15pm. Contact Katie Rutherford on 0131 447 4708
Adult Choir – 7.45 to 9.30pm
FRIDAYS
Murrayfield Club – 10.00am to 2.30pm. Contact 07881 288 909
Postcard Club – Every second Friday of the Month at 7.30pm
Contact Margeorie Mekie on 0131 468 0037
SATURDAYS Tinnitus Group – Four times a year. Contact Betty Perrers on 01324 485 617
LIFECARE, STOCKBRIDGE
Eurythmy – Gentle movement, suitable for anyone, and all exercises are fully guided and demonstrated. Please wear comfortable clothes and good socks (or bring thin rubber-soled gym shoes
if you have any). £5 per person per session. Thursdays 7.30pm to 8.30pm. For more information
email Saraphir on [email protected]
DRUM BRAE LIBRARY HUB, 81 DRUM BRAE DRIVE, TEL.: 0131 529 5244
Third Wednesday of the month at 6.45pm
Film Club – Please contact for individual showings.
LEARN IT – Computer classes for beginners and IT buddy sessions Contact us for details.
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Ideas for what’s on near you!
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DRUM BRAE LEISURE CENTRE, 30 DRUMBRAE TERRACE, TEL.: 0131 312 7957
Get Up & Go Active Life – An exercise class designed to improve mobility, flexibility and keep
you fit supple and stretched. Ideal for older adults (50+) and those returning to exercise from a
period of inactivity. For more information and booking please call 0131 312 7957. Various days
and times.
Get Up & Go Gym – Be motivated into shape in this superb coached session held in the
centre’s gym. Ideal for older adults (over 50s) and those returning to exercise from a period of
inactivity. Various days and times.
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TESCO EXTRA CORSTORPHINE, MEADOW PLACE ROAD, EH12 7UQ
Easy Steps Health Walk – Mondays at 11.00am led by trained volunteers. If you’re over 50 then
come along and walk yourself to better health and wellbeing. For more information, contact
the Ageing Well office on 0131 458 2183 or via [email protected]
ns
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CORSTORPHINE LIBRARY, 12 KIRK LOAN, EH12 7HD, TEL.: 0131 529 5506
Cast Offs: Fortnightly knitting and crocheting group – Fortnightly on a Tuesday evening at
6:45pm and Thursdays at 2:30pm
BLACKHALL LIBRARY, 56 HILLHOUSE ROAD, EH4 5EG, TEL.: 0131 529 5595
Cramond Art Group – Monday afternoons.
For more information please contact Grace on 0131 336 4877
Knitting Group – First and third Monday of the month, 6.00pm to 7.30pm
Book Groups – Second Tuesday of every month at 7.00pm, first Tuesday of every month at
2.30pm and last Thursday of every at 2.30pm
Scrabble Club – Every other Wednesday at 3.30pm
BLACKHALL ST COLUMBUS’ CHURCH HALL, COLUMBA ROAD, TEL.: 01368 850 206
Edinburgh Floral Art Club – Every second Friday at 2.00pm. Email: [email protected]
ST MARGARET’S CHURCH HALL, DAVIDSONS MAINS
Mature Movers – Mondays 10.00am to 11.00am. £3.
DAVIDSON MAINS PARISH CHURCH
SWRI Scottish Women’s Rural Institute – Every second Wednesday at 2.30pm. Call the Head
office on 0131 225 1724
INVERLEITH PARK, EH3 5NZ
Edinburgh Model Boat Club – Email www.committeeedinburghmodelboatclub.org.uk for more
details.
HERIOT’S RUGBY CLUB, INVERLEITH ROW
Jazz & Jive Club - Two local bands and guest bands. Get the feet tapping! Great social
activity with a mix of dancing and music. A really friendly group of people. Cost is £7 and we
have vouchers for two for £7. Friday evenings from 8.00pm to 11.00pm. Contact Christine
Swanston for more details on 07752 648 417
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Some useful contacts!
USEFUL CONTACTS
TOOL LIBRARY
Borrowing tools for DIY
Leith Walk
[email protected]
MEET UP
Getting together to learn something, do something, share something
Walks, yoga, climbing, LGBT, Travel etc.
www.meetup.com
STEADY STEPS
Group exercise sessions for those who have had or are at risk of a fall to prevent future falls.
Ash Corry: 0131 458 2100
[email protected]
STREETLIFE
Local social network in your area
www.streetlife.com
GIS SURVEY: MAPPING PROJECT
Information on population, dementia, day services, health provision
www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- see page 13 for more details!
CARE AND REPAIR
Practical services and advice to assist elderly and disabled people
0131 337 1111
www.careandrepair.org.uk
HEALTHY ACTIVE MINDS
Exercise in Edinburgh Leisure
Claire Ferry: 0131 458 2188
[email protected]
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Some space for your own notes!
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Credits: Edinburgh Sketcher for the illustrations, Sandra Flynn for front cover image and testimonial
adaptations, Beatrice Sgorbani and Stephen Faithfull for booklet design contribution.
Volunteers from Crisis Skylight Edinburgh have assisted with this booklet www.crisis.org.uk
Volunteer Centre Edinburgh | 222 Leith Walk | Edinburgh | EH6 5EQ
Company Limited by Guarantee | Registered in Scotland SC202631 | Scottish Charity SC029681
www.volunteeredinburgh.org.uk | 0131 225 0630 | [email protected]
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Oot an` aboot in North West Edinburgh for the over 65s

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