JUNIPER GREEN & BABERTON MAINS COMMUNITY COUNCIL 17 MAY 2021 NEWSLETTER

This is intended to be the last newsletter of this type, but it may be resurrected if restrictions are re-applied in the future. We will publish occasional newsletters in future on local matters, and will post individual updates to services such as libraries or busses on our website: https://jgbmcc.org, and continue sharing posts for local businesses and services on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/junipergreencouncil NHS information on Coronavirus vaccine: https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/immunisation/vaccines/coronavirus-covid-19-vaccine Everyone can now access rapid coronavirus testing. Free lateral flow home test kits will be available for people without symptoms to test themselves twice a week. More information: https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-getting-tested/pages/no-covid-symptoms/ A petition has been launched to stop the Council’s Spaces for People initiative. Review it here: www.change.org/StopSpacesForPeoplePermanent Support for families in South-west Edinburgh: https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/downloads/file/27196/south-west The Village Green: support for WoL village residents looking to change their lifestyle to support our environment. Recycling crisp packets – current drop-off 70 Weavers Knowe Cres, but developing school locations. https://www.terracycle.com/en-GB/brigades/crisppacket https://www.facebook.com/groups/thevillagegreenpentlands Grit Bins: If during the recent snow and ice you felt there were too few grit bins on the streets in your area, you can request them via this link https://webforms.edinburgh.gov.uk/.../request/grit_bin. Obviously the siting is important as not everyone wants one outside their house, so you and your neighbours would need to agree the location. Download the Protect Scotland app here: https://protect.scot/ Scottish Govt route through and out of the crisis: Level 2 update https://www.gov.scot/news/next-steps-out-of-lockdown/ If you need to replace your bus pass: https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/public-transport/get-replace-nec/1 Assist with research for coronavirus vaccine: https://www.bepartofresearch.nihr.ac.uk/vaccine-studies/ NHS Lothian current information: https://news.nhslothian.scot/Pages/default.aspx General advice on Covid-19 and how you can help your community: https://www.readyscotland.org/coronavirus/. Find out more about: helping neighbours, friends and family; how to volunteer; where to find additional support; advice for community groups; shopping responsibly; advice for businesses.

Paths for Everyone advice: https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/pathsforeveryone

Helpline for those at risk 0800 111 4000 https://www.gov.scot/publications/covid-shielding/

Or check NHS Inform for advice on symptoms, social distancing, and more. https://www.nhsinform.scot/

Also here https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/,

If you are experiencing domestic violence and/or sexual abuse, Lindsay & Gilmour, Boots, Superdrug and other independent pharmacies offer their consultancy rooms as a Safe Space. Go into any Boots, Superdrug, or independent pharmacy and ask to use their consultancy room. The pharmacist will show you to the Safe Space, with all the specialist domestic abuse support information available for you to access, and you can make that call safely. https://uksaysnomore.org/learn/domestic-violence/

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme eligibility: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-you-could-be-

covered-by-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme

Resources to support mental health/wellbeing https://www.recoverycollegeonline.co.uk/ . People Know

How: working with people and communities to address social issues https://peopleknowhow.org/ NHS

advice: https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/coronavirus-covid-

19/your-mental-wellbeing/coronavirus-covid-19-your-mental-wellbeing

Skills Development Scotland: advice, support and contact info for individuals, pupils, learners, apprentices,

businesses and training and learning providers. https://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/ and

https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/

LOCAL SUPPORT GROUPS:

Lend a Hand Baberton Mains and Juniper Green: https://www.facebook.com/groups/146698036593352/ Juniper Green & Baberton Mains CC: https://www.facebook.com/junipergreencouncil/

Balerno Cares: https://www.facebook.com/groups/313991906228362/

Colinton & Bonaly Coronavirus local support network:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/633714817416244/

Self Isolation Support Currie: https://www.facebook.com/groups/138878134185553/

Balerno CC: http://www.balerno-communitycouncil.org.uk/coronavirus.html

Colinton CC: https://www.facebook.com/ColintonCC/

Currie CC: https://www.facebook.com/Currie-Community-Council-162003307167929/

EMERGENCY GAS ELECTRICITY AND WATER PHONE NUMBERS

Gas 0800 111999 Electricity 0800 0929290 National Power Cut Number Tel 105 Water 0800 0778778 LOCAL BUSINESSES/SERVICES STATUS Shop local to support the shops that supported you through lockdown. We try to keep this updated but change is constant so please confirm for yourself. If you have an update on

the below or another business/service that you think should be featured, please email to

correspondence@junipergreencc.org.uk. This list focuses on local businesses and those we know will deliver

to the area. Added/changed this week: Clubbiedeans; Colinton Inn; Currie Post Office; Dante’s; Edinburgh

Libraries; The Gift Stop; Grey Horse Inn; Juniper Flowers; Juniper Green Parish Church; Mill Café; Molly’s

Deli; Osteria Dei Sapori; Railway Inn; Riccarton Inn; Spylaw; Tanners. Other changes in bold below.

For broader food sources check:

• https://occupyd.com/secret-takeaways-in-edinburgh/

• https://www.edinburghsupport.com/food-delivery

• https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/2/d/e/2PACX-1vQC32levLLQNcoMN2VbUB_y8Fnm_fz_9bmv0fuHyAMJTWTTZvB6X4thz1xGpmrbkKbDC5e2vbQSYLsH/pubhtml?gid=0&single=true&fbclid=IwAR1dD9tm2wVB3z-3wU5M474gOV1j-hq34hhSGTeNnfmNc5lrUrvSd2-tiEc

• https://www.theedinburghreporter.co.uk/edinburgh-delivers/

• https://www.edinburghfarmersmarket.co.uk/location/

• https://everythingedinburgh.com/food-delivery-in-edinburgh/

• https://www.edinburghlockdowneconomy.com/

• https://localburgh.com/

• https://www.konect.scot/lockdown-business-directory

• https://tasteback.co.uk/

• https://www.tartanspoon.co.uk/home All major supermarket chains are offering enhanced home delivery services. Check their websites. Please also review the government guidance at the top of this newsletter. Download the Protect Scotland app: https://protect.scot/ MASKS ARE MANDATORY IN SHOPS.

• Al Borgo and Pentland Fry, JG: Al Borgo open Thu-Sun 4.30-9pm for takeaway. Order via ristorantealborgo@hotmail.co.uk or call 0131 442 2715. Pentland Fry 4-30-10pm Mon-Sun, call 0131 453 3643. https://www.facebook.com/alborgos/

• Aldi: open 8am–10pm Mon-Sat, Sun 9am-8pm. Food parcel scheme, and signed up to the Govt voucher scheme supporting children eligible for free school meals. Open 30 mins before Mon-Sat for vulnerable, and on Sun for NHS/Police/Fire Service with ID and Blue Light card holders, and all day everyday take priority ahead of queues. https://www.aldi.co.uk/covid19

• Allingham Solicitors, Colinton: contact via website or 0131 447 9341

http://www.allingham.co.uk/colinton.php

• Andante Bakers: deliver this area on Saturdays http://bakeryandante.co.uk/home-delivery

• Armstrong’s of Stockbridge (fish): Free delivery within 10 miles, min order £6. Email fish@armstrongsofstockbridge.co.uk with name, address, postcode, phone number. https://armstrongsofstockbridge.co.uk/ 0131 315 2033

• ASDA Chesser: open 24/7. NHS and care workers priority Mon, Wed, Fri 8-9am, Sun 6-7am. Volunteer Shopping Card a contactless, safe secure way to allow others to shop. https://storelocator.asda.com/scotland/edinburgh/3-new-mart-road 0131 442 6750

• B&Q, Hermiston Gait: open 7am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9am-6pm Sun, contactless payment only https://www.diy.com/store/1350 0330 123 9243 or 0131 458 3300. Also click and collect.

• Balerno Farmers’ Market: Sat 12 June, 9am-1pm https://www.facebook.com/balernofarmersmarket/

• Balerno Fry: open for free deliveries 7 days/wk 4-10.30pm at least as far as JG. https://balernofry.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/balernofry Call 0131 476 7204

• Balerno fish van Edwin Collin: Thurs 7am-1.30pm, Scotmid car park. https://www.facebook.com/Edward-Collin-Fishmerchants-762507547122999/ call 07795 363665

• Balerno Hardware: Open Mon-Sat 9am-5.30pm. 0131 449 3170

• Balerno Inn: Open indoors and out. Book at https://www.balernoinn.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/thebalernoinn 0131 202 3220

• Balerno Post Office: Closed: (normal hours Mon/Wed 10am-5pm, Tue/Thu 10am-12.30pm) https://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder/1048244/balerno

• Bank of Scotland, Wester Hailes: open 9am-5pm Mon-Fri. 0345 602 0000 or 0131 456 9208 https://www.bankofscotland.co.uk/branchfinder/SearchAI.html

• Beanstalk: mobile coffee baristas come to your workplace, fundraiser event, event space or private garden. Bespoke menu including cakes, sweet treats, biscuits, etc. Email info@beanstalkcoffee.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/beanstalkcoffeeltd/

• Belmont Road Garage, Juniper Green: open. Call to book an appointment 0131 453 3264. https://www.facebook.com/belmontroadgarage/

• Bellissimo Vino: free delivery on orders of £29.99 or over. https://bellissimovino.co.uk/ Call 07709 312705 or email sales@bellissimovino.co.uk

• Blossom Tree Café, Currie: open 9am-3pm Mon-Sat, 10am-3pm Sun. Call 0131 241 8302 https://www.facebook.com/blosssomtreecafe/ https://www.blossomtreecafe.co.uk/

• Bocca Bona, Balerno: open for collection or delivery Mon-Sun 4-9.30pm (Fri/Sat to 10.30pm) call 0131 378 5888 https://boccabona.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Boccabona/ info@boccabona.com

• Bonaly Store: open 6.30am-6.30pm Mon-Fri, 6am-6pm Sat, 6.45am-5pm Sun. call 0131 441 7605 https://www.facebook.com/TheBonalyStore

• Boots: open. https://www.boots.com/StoreLookupView

• Breakout, Currie Rugby Club, Balerno: hot drinks, rolls, cakes: open 9am-4pm Mon-Fri, 10am-2pm Sat/Sun, https://www.facebook.com/BreakoutCurrie https://breakout.club/

• C&B News latest issue: http://candbnews.com/issue-archive/

• Capital Wholesalers: fresh produce delivered Mondays https://www.capitalwholesalers.com/

• Carlyle’s, Balerno: open for takeaway Fri-Sat 5-8pm 0131 466 8761 https://www.facebook.com/carlylesbarandkitchen/ https://www.carlylesbarandkitchen.com/ May be reopening for inside and outdoor seating 18 May.

• CBJG Virtual High Street: Serves Currie, Balerno, Juniper Green and nearby. With a ‘Virtual High Street’, local businesses can promote products & services, share offers and connect directly with those keen to shop locally and support them. https://www.facebook.com/groups/cbjgvirtualhighstreet/

• Cedar Cottage butchers: will deliver this area Saturdays https://www.facebook.com/cedarcoos

• Charles Stamper (fruit and veg): home delivery, plus kitchen basics https://www.facebook.com/Stamperveg/ 0131 551 3636 Salesorder@charles-stamper.com https://www.charlesstamper.online/.

• Charles Strachan, Electrician: open https://www.facebook.com/Charles-A-Strachan-Ltd-Electrical-Contractor-416391005816183 Call 07715 551416 or 07710 547107

• Clubbiedeans: open 9.30am-3.30pm Fri-Sun https://www.facebook.com/Clubbiedeans

• Colinton Arts: Closed. Framing by appointment. Call 0131 441 6818 or book online www.colinton-

arts.com

• Colinton Co-op: open 7am-10pm, with Mon-Sat 8-9am, Sun 10-11am for vulnerable/elderly only https://www.facebook.com/CoopColinton/ 0131 441 3942

• Colinton Dentist: Open for all procedures. Call 0131 441 2999, email: info@colintondental.co.uk https://www.colintondental.co.uk/

• Colinton Inn: Open 1-10.30pm. Must book via https://www.facebook.com/colintoninn/ or call 0131 441 5821. http://www.colintoninn.co.uk/

• Colinton Library: closed. https://www.facebook.com/colintonlibrary/ 0131 529 5603

• Colinton Opticians: open for routine care and emergency appointments, call 0131 441 5441

http://www.opex.org.uk/

• Colinton Parish Church: open for Sunday services. Must book online http://www.colinton-parish.com/

Also open for weddings/funerals. Must book. Services online E-mail: church.office@colinton-

parish.com

• Colinton Pharmacy: Sign up for Pharmaself 24 prescription pick-up machine: https://forms.gle/37J3Kx1WAjXqmhAKA. Open Mon-Fri 9am-1pm and 2-5.45pm, Sat 9-1. Flu vac: call 0131 441 2352. Normal delivery service. Collect your prescription if fit and able. If not possible, contact the Local Assistance Centre, who can organise for a driver to collect and deliver it. 0131 200

2388 or shielding@edinburgh.gov.uk http://colintonpharmacy.co.uk/ or https://www.facebook.com/Colinton-Village-Pharmacy-110394250600663/

• Colinton Post Office: Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm Sat 9-5. Laundry and dry cleaning service. Volunteers can deliver bread, milk and some basics for self-isolating. https://www.facebook.com/OLIVE-Deli-Post-814575632047433/ 0131 441 1003 or 07475 628056

• Colinton Surgery: Open 8am-6pm Mon-Fri for all essential primary care problems but everyone is screened by telephone. Appointments until 6.30pm Mon and from 7:30am Wed (pre booked appointments only). If you have symptoms of coronavirus dial 111 for NHS Lothian COVID Hub. For general information about coronavirus call 0800 028 2816. For any other health queries phone 0131 441 4555 as usual. See website for repeat prescriptions https://colintonsurgery.co.uk/

• Community For Food Fundraising Group: Raising money to support local Currie, Balerno and Juniper Green families with food parcels. https://www.facebook.com/fundraisingcff/ email communityforfood@gmail.com

• Contini: deliveries Wed-Sat, min £30 + £5 delivery. Call 0131 225 1550 or

https://shop.contini.com/collections/contini-at-home

• Corner Café, Currie: Open 8.30am-4.30pm Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun, Must book https://www.facebook.com/cornercafecurrie/ 0131 449 3153.

• Council waste collection: https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/bins-recycling/garden-waste/1 Recycling centres open, appointment needed https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/bookrecycling https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/bin-collection-days/delays-rubbish-recycling-collections

• Cross Kitchen, Currie: May have closed? Call 0131 449 9215: https://crosskitchenonline.co.uk/

• Currie Co-op: open 7am-10pm with 8-9am for vulnerable/elderly only https://www.facebook.com/Co-

op-442651912993389 https://finder.coop.co.uk 0131 449 2874

• Currie Post Office: Outreach post office service at Scout Hall, Lanark Road West (just along from Sainsbury’s garage). Weds 11am-3pm. Old PO closed. Now The Gift Stop. https://www.facebook.com/thegiftstopcurrie/ 0131 449 2364

• Currie Library: closed. https://www.facebook.com/currielibrary/ 0131 529 5609

• Dangal Indian Restaurant, Corstorphine: deliveries. https://dangal.co.uk/ call 0131 334 2176 https://www.facebook.com/DangalRestaurant/

• Dante’s, Colinton: Open inside Tue-Thu 5.30-10.30pm; Fri/Sat 12-2pm 5.30-10.30pm; Sun 12-10pm Must book: call 0131 441 7427 https://www.facebook.com/dantesrestaurant/ https://www.dantesrestaurant.co.uk/

• Dial-a-Ride: offering FREE transport for people with mobility challenges to get their vaccine. You do not need to be already registered with HcL. Anyone who has challenges due to age, disability, heath issues, additional support needs or geographic remoteness is eligible. Subject to availability so call as soon as you have your appointment and they will help get you to your appointment and home safely. Call 0131 447 9949 for transport in Edinburgh, East Lothian or Midlothian or 01506 633336 for transport in West Lothian. Full service including hospital and emergency journeys, a maximum of 2 passengers or 4 from same household. Also delivering food parcels for those unable to shop by themselves. Call 0131 447 9949 if you need help and they will do their best to assist you. https://www.hcltransport.org.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/handicabs.org.uk/

• Drinkly: alcohol deliveries from local stores https://www.drinkly.co.uk/

• Edinburgh Libraries: some re-opened, including Wester Hailes. Other details to follow https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/coronavirus-4/libraries-community-centres

• Edinburgh Lockdown Economy: list of 800 businesses offering food and drink deliveries https://www.edinburghlockdowneconomy.com/search?query=home+delivery

• EVOC Red Book: directory of third sector organisations and their services: https://www.evocredbook.org.uk/

• Farmfoods, Wester Hailes: open Mon-Sat 8.30am-6pm https://www.farmfoods.co.uk/

• First Bus: Service 63 https://www.firstgroup.com/south-east-and-central-scotland/plan-journey/timetables/?source_id=3

• Fresh Fish Daily: delivery service https://freshfishdaily.co.uk/

• George Murray (fish van): Friday late morning/early afternoon to JG then Currie. 0759 521 7265

• The Gift Stop, Currie: open Mon-Wed + Fri 9am-3pm, Sat 9am-1pm https://www.facebook.com/thegiftstopcurrie/ call 0131 449 2364

• Gowan’s fish van: Thurs in Colinton, Wed/Fri Currie and Balerno. https://www.jrgowansfishmongers.co.uk/

• Graham’s Dairy: milk and other dairy products delivered https://www.grahamsfamilydairy.com/

• Grey Horse Inn, Balerno: open. Must book. Mon-Sun 12-10pm. Call 0131 449 2888. https://www.facebook.com/greyhorsebalerno/ http://greyhorsebalerno.com/

• Hadeel: shop open. food and toiletries delivered: https://www.hadeel.org/

• Hearing Aid Batteries: Call 0131 536 1637 weekdays 10am-1pm and 2-4pm or email audiology@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk

• Iceland, JG: open 8am-7pm Mon-Sat; 10-5pm on Sun. https://www.iceland.co.uk/ 0131 453 4332

• Iceland Wester Hailes: open 9am-6pm Mon-Sat; Closed Sun. https://www.iceland.co.uk/ 0131 442 2007

• Javit’s Wester Hailes: open for deliveries Mon-Thu: 11:30AM-12AM, Fri: 11:30AM-1AM, Sat: 2PM-1AM, Sun: 2PM-12AM. https://www.javitstakeaway.co.uk/ 0131 458 3040

• John Kerr (fish): delivers Edinburgh Wednesdays. Call 07709 197878 https://www.fishvanman.com/ https://www.facebook.com/JohnKerrFreshFish/

• John Muir Country Store: will deliver cheese, eggs, honey this area Saturdays http://www.johnmuircountrystore.com/

• Jordan Valley Wholefoods: open 10am-5pm Mon-Sat. 0131 557 4892 https://www.facebook.com/jvalleyedin/ https://jordan-valley-wholefoods.myshopify.com/

• Juniper Bakes, bespoke celebration cakes: https://www.facebook.com/juniperbakesedinburgh email lee@juniperbakes.co.uk or order via Facebook page

• Juniper Flowers, JG: open 10am-4pm Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri, 10am-2pm Wed/Sat. For deliveries/ collections call 0131 629 3258 https://www.juniperflowers.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/juniperflowers553/

• Juniper Green Dental Care: Open for emergency treatment only. 9am-4.30pm dental advice available by phoning 0131 453 4038 or 07720 627 528. For dental emergency outwith these hours, call NHS 24 on 111. https://www.juniperdentalcare.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/Juniper-Dental-Care-2327630230839849/

• Juniper Green Parish Church: Re-opening 30 May for 4-Sunday trial. Must book https://jgpc.org.uk/were-reopening-the-building/ . Meeting on Zoom Sundays at 10.30am. Email JDewar@churchofscotland.org.uk for the link, or message https://www.facebook.com/Juniper-Green-Parish-Church-134936710000945/ 0131 453 3494 http://www.jgpc.org.uk/ Created a prayer e-mail line: prayerjgpc@gmail.com.

• Juniper Green Tennis Club: Spring/Summer Friday and Saturday programme began 23 Apr 2021. Book

on FB or website: https://www.facebook.com/junipergreentennis/

https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/JuniperGreenTennisClub

• Juniper Green Village Hall: open for playgroup only https://www.facebook.com/groups/851458118321780/

• Kinleith Mill, JG: open indoors and out. Must book https://www.resdiary.com/restaurant/kinleithmill

https://www.kinleithmill.com/ 0131 453 3214 https://www.facebook.com/kinleithmill/

• Konect latest issue: https://www.konect.scot/

• Lidl Wester Hailes: open 8am-9pm. No specific hours for elderly/vulnerable/NHS but given priority entry if there’s a queue. https://www.lidl.co.uk/

• Lindsay and Gilmour, Balerno: Open Mon-Fri 8.45am-5.30, Sat 9am-1pm. Free prescription delivery service https://www.facebook.com/LindsayGilmourPharmacy/ 0131 449 5477 https://lindsayandgilmour.co.uk/

• Lindsay and Gilmour, Currie: Open Mon-Fri 8.30am-6pm, Sat 9am-5.30pm. Free prescription delivery service https://www.facebook.com/LindsayGilmourPharmacy/ 0131 449 2707 https://lindsayandgilmour.co.uk/ . Also telephone and video consultations.

• Lindsay and Gilmour, Juniper Green: Open Mon-Fri 9am-1pm, 2-5.30pm, Sat 9am-1pm. Free prescription delivery service https://www.facebook.com/LindsayGilmourPharmacy/ 0131 453 3130 https://lindsayandgilmour.co.uk/ Also telephone and video consultations.

• Lloyd’s Pharmacy, Currie: open Mon-Fri 8.45am-5.45pm, Sat 9am-12.30pm. 0131 449 3417 https://www.lloydspharmacy.com/

• Lloyd’s Pharmacy, Wester Hailes: open Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9-5.30pm. 0131 442 3118 https://www.lloydspharmacy.com/

• Lothian Buses: travel only if essential. Face covering mandatory. 45 limited service. https://www.lothianbuses.com/news/2021/04/service-change-from-sunday-25-april/ https://www.facebook.com/lothianbuses/ 0131 554 4494 Shandwick Place open 8.30am-5.30pm Mon-Sat for Ridacard only

• Lyndsay Brown Optician: open for routine eye examinations as well as emergency/essential eyecare.

Call 0131 229 8043 Mon-Fri 9am-1pm, 2pm-5pm. Tel: https://lyndsaybrownoptician.com/

• Malleny Gardens: re-opened along with other NTS gardens and the Botanics.

https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places

• Margaret Best, Optometrist, JG: Open for comprehensive routine and essential eyecare. Call 0131 458

5888. https://www.facebook.com/MargaretBestOptometrist/ http://margaretbestoptometrist.com/

• McGill’s Butcher & Baker, Currie: open. Deliveries for vulnerable/ isolating/elderly in JG, Currie and Balerno – book early. Donate at shop for Broomhouse food bank.

https://www.facebook.com/MarkMcGillButcher/ 0131 449 6795

• The Mill at St Josephs, Balerno: Open 9am-2pm Tue-Fri and for Farmers’ Market. https://www.facebook.com/themillcafebalerno/ 0131 449 7245

• Mindful Chef: recipe boxes delivered: https://www.mindfulchef.com/

• Molly’s Deli, JG: open Tue-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat 9-2. Also can call, order and collect, and home deliveries. Ring 07808 032487 or 07773 978923 between 8.30am-4pm to place an order. https://www.facebook.com/mollys.coffee.cake.classes/

• Morrisons, Hunter’s Tryst: open 6-7am for NHS, 7am-10pm Mon-Sat, 8am-7pm Sun for all. Also delivering essential food boxes. See https://www.morrisons.com/food-boxes/ 0131 445 5647 https://my.morrisons.com/storefinder/174

• Mortonhall Garden Centre: Open. will deliver orders over £50 https://www.klondyke.co.uk/static/klondyke-garden-centre-edinburgh.html 0131 664 8698 https://www.facebook.com/Mortonhall-Garden-Centre-222805084935932/

• One World Shop: Fairtrade food and drink and other items. Open 10am-5.30pm Mon-Sat. Email info@oneworldshop.co.uk Will deliver. https://www.oneworldshop.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/OneWorldShop/

• Osteria Dei Sapori, Colinton: open Mon 5-9pm; Wed-Sun 12-9pm (Fri-Sat 10pm). Book via call to 0131 629 2962. osteriadeisapori20@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/osteriadeisapori2020/ or

• Owen Gibb, Colinton: plumbing, heating. Call 0131 441 7999 or 07738 006 781; email admin@owengibbandsons.co.uk. https://owengibbandsons.co.uk/

• Patsy’s/Downes fruit & veg, Colinton: Mon-Sat 9am-1pm, Mon-Fri 2-5pm, Sat 2-3pm

• Peden & Pringle Kitchens, Colinton: Open but call for appointment 0131 629 1771 or email hello@pedenandpringle.com https://www.facebook.com/pedenandpringleltd/ http://www.pedenandpringle.com/

• Pentland Fry: open for takeaway, or home delivery service available 4.30-10pm. 0131 453 3643 https://www.facebook.com/alborgos/

• Pentland Medical Centre: https://pentlandsmc.co.uk/. Do not attend the surgery without appointment. To book or cancel your appointment phone 0131 449 2142 (no longer able to book appointments online). Telephone consultations only. Then, if necessary, the GP will ask you to attend the surgery. If you have symptoms of coronavirus such as cough, breathlessness, flu symptoms and fever dial 111 for NHS Lothian COVID Hub. For general information about coronavirus call the national helpline on 0800 028 2816. See website for repeat prescriptions.

• Pizza Connection, Colinton: open for takeaways Tue-Thu 4.30-10.30pm; Fri and Sat 4.30-11pm; Sun 4-

10pm. http://www.pizzaconnectionedinburgh.co.uk/

• Porteous Funeral Directors, JG: by appointment. Call 0131 453 4535 24/7.

https://porteousfunerals.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PorteousFD/ .

• Railway Inn, JG: open 12-10pm. Must book: email corinne@therailwayinnjg.com, or call 0131 458

5395 https://www.facebook.com/TheRailwayInnJG/ https://therailwayinnjg.com/

• Real Foods: shops open: hours online. Free delivery of orders over £39. https://www.realfoods.co.uk/

• Riccarton Garden Centre: Open 9am-6pm https://www.facebook.com/riccartongardencentre/ 0131

449 4004

• Riccarton Inn, Currie: open Mon-Fri 12-10.30pm (9.30pm Mon); Sat 9am-10.30pm; Sun 9am-9.30pm. Must book https://www.resdiary.com/restaurant/riccartoninnpubanddining 0131 449 2230. http://www.riccartoninn.co.uk/ email riccartoninn@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/Riccartoninn/

• Root to Market: fresh produce and ready meals delivered:

https://mailchi.mp/c5981093c96a/roottomarket

• Royal Bank of Scotland mobile bank: suspended. Companion Card for customers in vulnerable

situations or extended isolation. Branches open 10am-3pm for essential visits only. For Companion

Card or over 70s/ isolating - 0800 051 4177 8am – 8pm, 7 days/week inc help with emergency banking

support eg lost or stolen cards, lending assistance. Emergency line for NHS workers 24/7 0800 0466

734 https://personal.rbs.co.uk/personal.html

• S Luca Dairy Ice Cream: delivery to EH14 on Wednesdays. https://lucasicecreamshop.co.uk/ to order.

• Sainsburys shop/petrol station, Currie: open from 6am to 10pm daily. Closes between approx. 8am-9am for deliveries. Has ATM

• Sainsburys, Longstone: Open Mon-Sat 7am-10pm, Sun 8am-10pm. 8-9am Mon, Wed, Fri prioritised for elderly, disabled, vulnerable and carers, who also get priority delivery slots. NHS and Social Care ID prioritised Mon-Sat 7.30-8am. Over 70 or extremely vulnerable get priority home delivery slots by calling 0800 953 4988. https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/. Volunteer shopping cards https://sainsburysgiftcard.co.uk/

• Schop: local sustainable food and drink deliveries https://schop.co/

• Scotmid, Currie: open 7am-10pm https://www.facebook.com/Scotmid/ ATM

• Scotmid, Balerno: open 7am–10pm https://www.facebook.com/Scotmid/

• SimplyFixIt, Bruntsfield: open for essential IT repairs. Either post or use online form https://simplyfixit.co.uk/contact-us/bruntsfield-place/ 0131 549 8820

• Spylaw, Colinton: open 12-10.30pm. Must book https://tableagent.com/edinburgh/the-spylaw/table-search/ 0131 441 2783 https://www.facebook.com/thespylawbar/

• St Cuthbert’s Church, Colinton: Services Wed and Sun at 10.30am. Must book: email stcuthbertscomms@gmail.com or call 07305 911986 Mon-Wed 10am-1pm. Sunday Service also on YouTube, link via https://stcuthbertscolinton.org.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/stcuthbertscolinton/

• Super Wok, JG: open Tue-Sun 4.30-10pm for takeaway. Call 0131 453 3360 or order online https://www.superwokchinese.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/superwokjunipergreen/

• Sykes Electrical Contractors, Colinton. Open. Call 0800 9530356 or 0131 477 7447. http://www.dsykeselectrical.co.uk/

• Tanners, JG: open 12noon-10pm. Must book. Call 0131 453 3152, email info@tannersbar.co.uk. https://tannersbar.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/160218014011214/

• Tesco Colinton Mains: Open 7am-11pm Mon-Sat, 8am-8pm Sun. 9-10am on Wed and Sun priority for elderly and most vulnerable. NHS and emergency services priority entry any time. https://www.tesco.com/ https://www.tesco.com/store-locator/uk/?bid=2461

• Thistle Vets, Wester Hailes: open. Call to book: 0131 453 6699 Mon-Fri 8.45am-6.30pm, Sat 9am-1pm. Alternate Sundays 10am-1pm https://www.thistlevets.co.uk/

• Total Produce, fruit, veg, basics home delivery: https://www.facebook.com/MarkmurphyTP/ email nicole@markmurphytp.com Or call 8am-3pm Mon-Fri 07718 493423 https://www.totalproducelocal.co.uk/

• Vegan Tipples: beers, wines and spirits delivered free within a 10 mile radius of Edinburgh.

https://www.vegantipples.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/vegantipples/ 0131 624 8914

• Waddell’s garage, Colinton: Bookings by appointment only 0131 441 1551. System for dropping

off/returning keys https://www.facebook.com/waddellsgarage.co.uk/

• Wester Hailes Library: Open. Must book to browse. https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/directory-

record/1229202/wester-hailes-library

• Wester Hailes Medical Centre: call 0131 453 9250 only for urgent/important healthcare. Entry only

with pre-arranged appointment. If you have symptoms of coronavirus dial 111 for NHS Lothian COVID

Hub. For general information about coronavirus call the national helpline on 0800 028 2816. See

website for repeat prescriptions. Lloyds Pharmacy at WH has WHMP online prescription services

registration forms. https://www.westerhailesmedicalpractice.co.uk/

• Wester Hailes Post Office: open Mon-Fri 9am (Tue 9.30)-5.30pm; Sat 9am-12.30pm 0131 442 2426

https://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder/0188247/wester-hailes

• Whale Arts: all groups and activities stopped. http://www.whalearts.co.uk/news/our-response-to-covid-19/ https://www.facebook.com/WhaleArtsAgency

• Worx24, Colinton: open by appointment. Call 0131 510 9300 or email enquiries@worx24.co.uk

• Yings, Balerno: open Wed-Mon 4.30-11pm. 0131 449 5288 https://www.ordertakeaways.co.uk/ying-

balerno_i22476-takeaway.htm

RESILIENCE

JGBMCC has set up a Resilience arrangement. Simple self-help: check on a vulnerable neighbour, put out a

bin; get shopping, post letters for them, etc. Juniper Green Parish Church and other local groups can help.

The more everyone can do locally will help ease pressures on all. If you are self-isolating and would feel

better for a chat, ring Cliff on 0131 453 4115 and he’ll put you in touch with someone.

C&B NEWS

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GOVERNMENT GUIDANCE: Download the Protect Scotland app: https://protect.scot/ Level 2 update https://www.gov.scot/news/next-steps-out-of-lockdown/ ONLINE RESOURCES. Added/changed this week: Art Walk Porty; Fringe By The Sea; Glasgow Jazz Festival;

Glasgow Science Centre Festival; Killaloe Music Festival; Natural History Museum; National Library of

Scotland; Perth Festival of the Arts; The VOV; Water of Leith Visitor Centre; York Festival of Ideas; 360

degree panoramas

PRIMARILY FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

• Digital Reading Rooms and Jo Cox Foundation Great Get Together for 8-12 year olds https://www.theverbal.co/

• Parent Club Scotland: parenting tips and advice: https://www.parentclub.scot/

• Aldi cooking and other activities: https://www.aldi.co.uk/activities-for-kids

• Authors on Demand from Scottish Book Trust: live talks: https://www.scottishbooktrust.com/authors-live-on-demand

• Authorfy: children’s authors’ resources https://authorfy.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/authorfy/

• BBC Lockdown Learning at Home: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0934ly5

• BBC Bitesize online lessons: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p0893bhq/bitesize-scotland https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize

• BBC active learning: https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/supermovers

• Blackwells children’s writing competition: https://pages.hachette.co.uk/piers-torday-writing-competition/

• Book Trust quizzes: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/have-some-fun/quizzes

• Bookzilla: for S1-S3: https://www.scottishbooktrust.com/reading-and-stories/bookzilla

• Botanics: learning for 8-10 year-olds https://propagatelearning.rbge.ac.uk/login/index.php

• Brainpop: https://www.brainpop.com/

• British Library listening activities: https://www.bl.uk/events/listen-up-learning-materials

• British Museum Arctic Exhibition: https://www.britishmuseum.org/exhibitions/arctic-culture-and-climate

• Cosmic Kids: stories, yoga, fun https://www.cosmickids.com/

• Capital Theatre Raise the Curtain: activities for all the family: https://www.capitaltheatres.com/raise-the-curtain

• Carol Vorderman free maths for primary school age: https://www.themathsfactor.com/

• Clubhub children’s activities: https://clubhubuk.co.uk/

• Dynamic Earth online learning: https://www.dynamicearth.co.uk/learning/dynamicearthonline

• Earth Optimism Festival: how conservation is protecting the planet and saving wildlife: https://www.earthoptimism.cambridgeconservation.org/

• Easypeasy: https://www.easypeasyapp.com/

• Explorify: https://explorify.wellcome.ac.uk/

• Edinburgh Botanic Gardens Christmas Lights: https://www.rbge.org.uk/whats-on/christmas-at-the-botanics-2020

• Edinburgh Children’s Festival 25 May – 6 June: https://www.imaginate.org.uk/festival/

• Edinburgh Council learning support: https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/coronavirus-4/home-learning-support

• Edinburgh Council variety of activities: https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/schools/activities-home-kids-adults-coronavirus-advice

• Edinburgh Festivals online family activities: https://www.edinburghfestivalcity.com/news/1093-online-fun-for-all-the-family

• Edinburgh International Book Festival Citizen Winter Warmer 12 Dec: https://www.edbookfest.co.uk/news/citizen-winter-warmer

• Edinburgh Libraries: https://yourlibrary.edinburgh.gov.uk/web/arena/kidszone https://yourlibrary.edinburgh.gov.uk/web/arena/libraries-in-lockdown

• Edinburgh Science Festival: https://www.sciencefestival.co.uk/all-fired-up

• Fairtrade learning resources: https://schools.fairtrade.org.uk/resource/#page-1

• Fischy Music online: https://www.fischy.com/

• Glasgow Science Centre, Curious About: Our Planet, live 18-20 February: https://curiousabout.glasgowsciencecentre.org/

• Glasgow Science Festival: http://www.glasgowsciencefestival.org.uk/

• Glasgow Science Centre Festival 19-21 May 2021: https://curiousabout.glasgowsciencecentre.org/innovation/

• Google Arts and Culture: artworks, places, museums: https://artsandculture.google.com/

• Grace Notes Scotland: videos to sing along with, for younger children https://www.facebook.com/GraceNotesScotland/videos/688519658402843/

• Great British Wildflower Hunt: https://www.plantlife.org.uk/wildflowerhunt/

• Gruffalo activities: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialGruffalo/

• Gruffalo illustrator book on coronavirus: https://axelscheffler.com/books-for-older-children/coronavirus

• Half Moon Children’s Theatre: https://www.halfmoon.org.uk/

• Hidden Door: https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/hiddendoorliveshow

• Historic Scotland learning resources for children and families https://www.historicenvironment.scot/learn/learning-for-everyone/

• Let’s go Live with Maddie and Greg, fun science: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YedAtEtxawM

• LNER: Edinburgh-Aberdeen and others https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyOOrOe2IgI

• Macrobert Centre: Hubbub: 15-20 Mar 21: https://macrobertartscentre.org/creative-learning/hubbub-2021/ cinema, new season of digital classes, workshops: https://macrobertartscentre.org/whatson/classes-and-workshops/full-listings/

• National Galleries of Scotland art activities for families: https://www.nationalgalleries.org/art-and-artists/features/art-around-you

• National Galleries of Scotland Art Connects for parents and carers of young babies, 3 Dec: https://www.nationalgalleries.org/event/art-connects-0

• National Geographic: games, quizzes, fact files https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/

• Natural History Museum Fantastic Beasts Exhibition: https://artsandculture.google.com/story/take-a-virtual-stroll-through-the-exhibition/CwIC5WiUgJ_VJw

• National Library of Scotland re-opened, must book https://www.nls.uk/reopening/ Activities: https://www.nls.uk/learning-zone/creativity/families

• National Museum of Scotland: https://www.nms.ac.uk/museum-at-home/families/

• National Theatre of Scotland: interactive activities https://www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/events/play-dates

• National Trust for Scotland: online activities: https://www.nts.org.uk/learning/morton-school-activities

• Nine Lessons and Carols for Curious People: mashing up science comedy, music and more: https://cosmicshambles.com/ninelessons

• One Night of Shakespeare: https://shakespeareschools.org/livestream

• Parent Club: https://www.parentclub.scot/articles/keeping-active-during-coronavirus-outbreak

• Parentkind: https://www.parentkind.org.uk/

• Phonics Play: https://new.phonicsplay.co.uk/

• Playaway Games Festival, 22 Feb-5 Mar: https://tinderboxcollective.org/playaway/

• Pobble365: encouraging children to write https://www.pobble365.com/

• Reading Is Magic Festival 27 Sep-2Oct: https://www.readingismagicfestival.com/

• Reading Teachers = Reading Pupils: https://www.bradfordlitfest.co.uk/reading-teachers-reading-pupils/

• Ritmico Music, Edinburgh: free music lessons: http://www.ritmicomusic.co.uk/

• RSPB Gardenwatch: https://www.rspb.org.uk/get-involved/activities/birdwatch/everything-you-need-to-know-about-big-garden-birdwatch/

• Samhuinn Fire Festival: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMiXgZlYz4eTkbL2fAeM80Q

• Scottish Ensemble “Pardes”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spNR2f0zx88&feature=youtu.be

• Scotland Loves Anime: https://www.screenanime.com/

• Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival: https://www.mhfestival.com/2020

• Scottish Symphony Orchestra Tunes for Tots: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p08zk7lr/bbc-scottish-symphony-orchestra-live-tunes-for-tots-in-the-forest

• Seacity Museum, Southampton, talks and exhibitions: https://seacitymuseum.co.uk/

• Summer Reading Challenge: https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/SummerReadingChallengeUK/

• Taming Gaming: Family video gaming database https://taminggaming.com/

• Tate Galleries: hands-on art https://www.tate.org.uk/kids

• The Schoolrun.com: https://www.theschoolrun.com/

• Twinkl: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/

• Water of Leith Conservation Trust: http://www.waterofleith.org.uk/onlineresources/

• Water of Leith Visitor Centre: open 11am-3pm Wed-Fri, 10am-4pm Sat/Sun: http://www.waterofleith.org.uk/centre

• Wild Days: structured activities for outdoor learning https://www.wild-days.org/

• V&A Dundee: learning resources https://www.vam.ac.uk/dundee/info/learning-resources

• Minecraft educational content Minecraft

• Whale Arts resources: http://www.whalearts.co.uk/resources-links/

• Whale Arts Street Arts: http://www.whalearts.co.uk/street-arts/

• Wildearth kids: live safaris and other nature-related activities: https://wildearth.tv/kids/

• 25 Free Things to do in December: https://www.boundless.co.uk/be-inspired/lifestyle/free-things-to-do-in-december

• Inspiration for children: https://www.weareteachers.com/

• Children’s authors readings: https://www.weareteachers.com/virtual-author-activities/

• Audio books for children, free: https://stories.audible.com/start-listen

• More resources for children: https://fromabcstoacts.com/

• Learning apps for children (and adults) https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/mar/29/learning-apps-for-stir-crazy-kids-while-schools-are-closed

• Stories to read to children age 8-11: https://www.mywellread.com/

• Travel inspired: https://www.cntraveler.com/story/a-travel-inspired-day-full-of-things-to-do-with-kids-at-home

• A huge list of things for all to do: http://www.digitalsentinel.net/2020/04/fun-activities-to-do-at-home/

• All kinds of free literature, art, learning, children’s stuff, virtual tours: https://chatterpack.net/blogs/blog/list-of-online-resources-for-anyone-who-is-isolated-at-home

• STEM-based activities: https://www.cgi-group.co.uk/en-gb/corporate-social-responsibility/stem-from-home

PRIMARILY ARTS AND CULTURE

• Africa in Motion Film Festival: https://www.africa-in-motion.org.uk/

• Albert Hall: free concerts: https://www.royalalberthall.com/about-the-hall/royal-albert-home/

• Alchemy Film and Moving Image Festival: 29 Apr-3May: https://alchemyfilmandarts.org.uk/festival-2021/

• Arnolfini Gallery: https://arnolfini.org.uk/whatson/

• ART UK: 216,000 artworks from 3200 venues across the UK: https://artuk.org/

• Artfund online exhibitions, virtual tours: https://www.artfund.org/whats-on/museums-online

• Arts Society Connected: free online lectures, film screenings and live Q&As by authors https://www.connected.theartssociety.org/

• Arts Society Christmas Concert 16 Dec: https://theartssociety.org/arts-news-features/christmas-concert

• Art Walk Porty: 15 May – 5 June 2021: https://www.artwalkporty.co.uk/

• Barber Institute: paintings, concerts: https://barber.org.uk/

• Barbican: https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2020/series/live-from-the-barbican

• Bath Festivals: https://bathfestivals.org.uk/

• Bavarian State Opera: https://www.staatsoper.de/en/staatsopertv.html

• Berliner Philharmoniker free concerts: https://www.digitalconcerthall.com/en/home

• Belmundo Festival Ghent: activities around international solidarity: https://belmundo.gent/

• BBC Culture in Quarantine: https://www.bbc.co.uk/arts

• BBC Headroom: for mental health: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0965zxg

• BBC Proms from 19 July: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/47g63DhcdBqj9wZYCzNhZD4/whats-on-listen-watch

• BBC Radio 3 music, podcasts, quizzes: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/4gHKjKKfx4dFc5hcNlhHT9T/the-classical-companion-collection

• Berwick Educational Association online courses: http://berwickea.org/

• Beyond Borders Festival: videos https://www.beyondbordersscotland.com/video-gallery/

• Brighton Festival: 1-31 May 2021 : https://brightonfestival.org/

• British Film Institute 14 day free trial: https://player.bfi.org.uk/subscription

• British Library April/May events: https://www.bl.uk/events 3D Virtual Exhibitions: https://v21artspace.com/virtual-exhibitions

• Capital Theatres Crowdfunder: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/capital-theatres-edinburgh-saveourtheatres

• Celtic Connections: https://www.celticconnections.com/whats-on/calendar

• Citizens Theatre: The Macbeths: https://themacbethsfilm.co.uk/ https://www.citz.co.uk/take-part https://www.citz.co.uk/whatson

• Colinton Local History Society talks online: https://colintonhistory.org.uk/

• Collect Craft & Design Fair 26 Feb-2 Mar 2021: https://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/collect-art-fair

• Comfort and Courage: 3 Mar-8 Apr 2021. Music, poetry, comedy, talks. https://www.pdt.org.uk/grand-junction-presents/

• Dementia Arts: newsletter from people with lived experience of dementia, with a calendar of online activities of Dementia-Friendly organisations. To receive it direct, email dawn.irvine@capitaltheatres.com. https://www.capitaltheatres.com/media/6067/dementiarts-news-4_1404116_feb21-v5-print-54319.pdf

• Doors Open Days: https://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/

• Dovecot Studios: Open https://dovecotstudios.com/programme

• Dundee Rep Theatre: https://www.dundeerep.co.uk/events/shine-on

• Edinburgh Art Festival 29 Jul - 29 Aug 2021: https://www.edinburghartfestival.com/

• Edinburgh City Art Centre at 40: https://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/city-art-centre-40

• Edinburgh Doors Open Days online: http://www.cockburnassociation.org.uk/doorsopendays/

• Edinburgh Festivals 2021: https://www.edinburghfestivalcity.com/news/1109-whats-the-latest-news-on-the-2021-festivals

• Edinburgh International Festival: 7-29 August 2021: https://www.edinburghfestivalcity.com/news/1142-edinburgh-international-festival-goes-outdoors-for-2021

• Edinburgh Fringe Just Festival: https://www.just-festival.org/programme-2020/

• Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society 6-30 Aug 2021: https://www.edfringe.com/

• Edinburgh Festival: My Light Shines on: https://www.youtube.com/c/edinburghintfestival/videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB26VxNjsriaIu8G9UU3PG-0HvOLx-6M8

• Edinburgh Free Fringe Festival: https://www.freefestival.co.uk/

• Edinburgh Filmhouse: Filmhouse at Home: https://www.filmhouseathome.com/

• Edinburgh Museums and Galleries: https://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/whats-on

• Edinburgh Our City Exhibition: https://artuk.org/discover/curations/edinburgh-our-city

• Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival: https://www.edinburghspanishfilmfestival.com/en/

• Edinburgh Tradfest: https://edinburghtradfest.com/

• Estate all’Italiana Festival: theatre, dance, and music across Italy: http://www.italiafestival.tv/en/

• French Film Festival 12-27 Mar 2021: https://frenchfilmfestival.org.uk/2021/whats-online-in-march/ 4 Nov-17 Dec: https://frenchfilmfestival.org.uk/FFF2015/wp/

• Fringe By The Sea 6-15 Aug 2021: https://www.fringebythesea.com/

• Fringe of Colour: https://www.fringeofcolour.co.uk/our-shows

• Gallery Platform LA: 80 LA art galleries: https://galleryplatform.la/

• Gilded Balloon: https://gildedballoon.co.uk/

• Glasgow Film Festival 24 Feb – 7 Mar 2021: https://glasgowfilm.org/glasgow-film-festival/whats-on/all

• The Globe: free Shakespeare: https://www.youtube.com/user/ShakespearesGlobe

• Haddo Arts Festival 3-10 October: https://www.haddoarts.com/

• Harrogate International Festival: https://harrogateinternationalfestivals.com/hif-player/

• Heriot Watt University talks: https://www.hw.ac.uk/news/events.htm

• Hidden Door Festival: https://hiddendoorblog.org/live/

• Historic Scotland: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/whats-on/.

• How the Light Gets In: winter revel 20 Feb: https://howthelightgetsin.org/festivals/winter/programme

• Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival 20-30 Nov: https://hcmf.co.uk/

• Islay Book Festival 27-30 Aug: https://www.islaybookfestival.co.uk/

• Killaloe Music Festival 4-6 June 2021: https://killaloemusicfestival.com/

• Leith Theatre mini gigs: https://dice.fm/partner/leith-theatre-trust/event/dwg7o-live-in-leith-retro-video-club-connor-fyfe-20th-mar-streaming-from-united-kingdom-london-leith-theatre-edinburgh-tickets

• London Symphony Orchestra: free concerts https://lso.co.uk/whats-on/2019-20-season/alwaysplaying.html

• Lyceum Theatre Sound Stage: https://lyceum.org.uk/sound-stage

• Lyceum Theatre Cultural Coven: https://lyceum.org.uk/about-the-lyceum/artists/the-cultural-coven/

• Macrobert Centre theatre club: https://macrobertartscentre.org/watch-at-home/ https://macrobertartscentre.org/event/theatre-club/

• Met Opera: https://www.metopera.org/season/on-demand/

• MUBI: cult, classic and independent films, 90 day free trial: https://mubi.com/macrobertartscentre

• National Galleries of Scotland: phased re-opening. Booking essential.: https://www.nationalgalleries.org/visit#Opening_hours and https://www.facebook.com/pg/nationalgalleries/videos/ Lockdown Concerts: https://www.nationalgalleries.org/art-and-artists/features/lockdown-concerts-live-music-now

• Natural History Museum; https://www.nhm.ac.uk/

• National Library of Scotland: reading room open. Booking required https://www.nls.uk/reopening resources: https://www.nls.uk/digital-resources

• National Museums Scotland: re-opened 26 Apr 2021: https://www.nms.ac.uk/reopening/ https://www.nms.ac.uk/wellbeing https://www.nms.ac.uk/ https://www.nms.ac.uk/ https://www.nms.ac.uk/museum-at-home

• National Theatre at Home: https://www.ntathome.com/browse

• National Theatre of Scotland: https://www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/events/scenes-for-survival

• Norfolk and Norwich Festival 17-30 May 2021: https://nnfestival.org.uk/whats-on/

• Open Culture: art, ebooks, films, lectures, language lessons: http://www.openculture.com/

• Lots of arts and culture: https://artsandculture.google.com/

• Pentlands Book Festival videos: http://scotprompt.xara.hosting/PBF%20Video/

• Perth Accordion and Fiddle Festival: https://www.perthaccordionfestival.co.uk/

• Perth Festival of the Arts: 20-29 May 2021: https://www.perthfestival.co.uk/

• Pitlochry Festival Theatre Winter Words Festival: https://pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com/winter-words-festival-2021/

• Ravel’s L’Heure Espagnole: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUfUg7_bbJc

• Rijksmuseum: https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/masterpieces-up-close

• Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: https://www.rcs.ac.uk/rcsathome/

• Royal Opera House: free opera and ballet: https://www.roh.org.uk/ https://www.youtube.com/user/RoyalOperaHouse

• Royal Shakespeare Company: Dream: 12-20 Mar 21 https://www.rsc.org.uk/. Free plays and learning zone https://www.rsc.org.uk/at-home-with-shakespeare

• Royal Society of Edinburgh: autumn events programme https://www.rse.org.uk/events/

• RSNO free concerts: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRSNO

• Sadler’s Wells: ballets and family dance workshops: https://www.youtube.com/user/sadlerswells/videos

• Scottish Chamber Orchestra Spring 2121 season: https://www.sco.org.uk/whats-on

• Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival: 3-23 May 2021: https://www.mhfestival.com/about

• Scottish Opera: https://www.scottishopera.org.uk/hanselandgretel

• Scottish Tree Festival 28 Sep – 1 Dec: https://www.discoverscottishgardens.org/the-tree-festival/

• Serpentine Galleries: https://www.serpentinegalleries.org/whats-on/

• South by Southwest: https://www.sxsw.com/

• Southbank Centre: https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on?

• St Andrew’s Fair Saturday, 28-30 Nov: https://standrews.fairsaturday.org/

• Stanza Festival of Poetry 6-14 March 2021: https://stanzapoetry.org/

• Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra: St John’s Passion: https://www.berwaldhallen.se/en/play/

• Take One Action, socially impactful documentaries: https://www.takeoneaction.org.uk/2020/04/stay-home-watch-together/

• Tamfest, Ayrshire’s Tam o’Shanter Festival: https://tamfest.co.uk/

• Tramway: https://www.instagram.com/glasgowtramway/channel/

• Traverse Theatre online year-round: https://www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/event/until-the-flood-1 https://www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/traverse-festival

• Updated theatre: https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2020/mar/17/hottest-front-room-seats-the-best-theatre-and-dance-to-watch-online

• V&A Dundee: Tay Late 7 May: https://www.vam.ac.uk/dundee/event/299/tay-late-and-the-beat-goes-on Farewell to Mary Quant: https://www.vam.ac.uk/dundee/info/farewell-mary-quant

• Voices of Hope 18-30 Apr 2021: https://serious.org.uk/voices-of-hope

• The VOV: art from 15 galleries: https://www.thevov.art/about-old

• Wallace Collection, talks, exhibitions, etc: https://www.wallacecollection.org/wallace-from-home/

• Wigmore Hall Spring 21 series: https://wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/spring-2021-wigmore-series https://wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/event-listing

• York Festival of Ideas, 31 May – 20 June 2021: https://yorkfestivalofideas.com/2021/themes/

• Art quizzes: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/series/the-great-british-art-quiz

• More free theatre (including pantos, musicals): https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/stage-shows-musicals-opera-free-stream-online_51198.html

• Arty stuff: https://eazel.net/

• Lots more opera and classical https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/mar/16/classical-music-opera-livestream-at-home-coronavirus?

LITERATURE/ EBOOKS/ AUDIOBOOKS/SPOKEN WORD

• Aye Write, 14-23 May 2021: https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/arts-music-and-cultural-venues/aye-write/whats-on

• Berwick Literary Festival: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTXjHyoXGccJ9lT-kxBSZ8Q/videos

• Bloody Scotland Michael Connelly and Ian Rankin: https://bloodyscotland.com/watch

• Borders Book Festival 2-7 November 2021: http://bordersbookfestival.org/

• The Big Light: podcasts from comedy to crime, culture to scripted fiction, documentaries, music... All content made in, or inspired by, Scotland. https://www.thebiglight.com/

• Bradford Literature Festival: https://www.bradfordlitfest.co.uk/ BLF Book Club: https://mailchi.mp/d451a9d3407a/blf-book-club

• Cambridge Literary Festival Apr/May 2021: https://cambridgeliteraryfestival.com/

• Edinburgh Book Festival, Booker Shortlist Interviews 29 Apr-27 May 2021 : https://www.edbookfest.co.uk/the-festival/events. EIBF proper 14-30 Aug 2021

• Edinburgh Libraries users can download ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and newspapers for free at https://yourlibrary.edinburgh.gov.uk/web/arena/library2go https://talesofonecity.wordpress.com/

• Edinburgh Libraries Pressreader: https://www.pressreader.com/catalog

• Granite Noir Festival: https://www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/made-in-aberdeen/granite-noir

• Harrogate Theakston Crime Writing Festival 22-25 Jul 21: https://harrogateinternationalfestivals.com/news/faqs-theakston-old-peculier-crime-writing-festival-2021/

• Hay Festival: 26 May-6 June 2021: http://hayfestival.com/home

• Islay Book Festival, 27-30 Aug: https://www.islaybookfestival.co.uk/programme/

• Melbourne Comedy Festival 24 Mar -18 Apr 2021: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2021

• National Geographic Traveller: https://magazine.natgeotraveller.co.uk/ngt-85-may-jun20/

• Open Book Unbound: podcasts, poetry, reading groups: https://openbookreading.com/unbound/

• Orkney Storytelling Festival: https://orkneystorytellingfestival.co.uk/main/

• Paisley Book Festival 18-27 February 21: https://paisleybookfest.com/events/

• Petworth Festival: https://www.petworthfestival.org.uk/whats-on/

• Scottish Book Trust Your Stories writing project: https://www.scottishbooktrust.com/your-stories/celebration-2021

• Scottish International Storytelling Festival 17-31 Oct: https://sisf.online.red61.co.uk/events/

• Scottish Poetry Library: reopened 26 Apr 2021 Mon-Fri 10am-2pm Push The Boat Out Festival Oct 2021: https://pushtheboatout.org/ https://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/learning/

• Soutar Festival of Words, 23-25 April 2021. https://www.culturepk.org.uk/whats-on/soutar-festival-of-words-2021/

• Southbank Centre Inside Out Festival 21 Jan-6 May 2021: https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/festivals-series/inside-out

• Southbank Centre, what’s on; https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on?

• Stratford Literary Festival: https://www.stratfordliteraryfestival.co.uk/article/slf-goes-virtual

• Take One Action Film Festival, 16-27 Sep: https://www.takeoneaction.org.uk/

• UNESCO World Digital Library: https://www.wdl.org/en/

• Waterstones, interviews with authors: https://www.youtube.com/user/Waterstonescom/

• Wigtown Book Festival 24 Sep - 4 Oct: https://www.wigtownbookfestival.com/programme/

• Wolverhampton Literature Festival 12-14 Feb: https://www.wolvesliteraturefestival.co.uk/

• Yorkshire Festival of Story: https://yorkshirefestivalofstory.com/

• 150 hours of audiobooks: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/mar/25/got-150-hours-great-audiobooks-to-listen-to-on-lockdown

PRIMARILY ONLINE ADULT LEARNING

• Duolingo learn a language: https://www.duolingo.com/learn

• Futurelearn all kinds of online courses https://www.futurelearn.com/courses

• Ivy League courses: https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/ivy-league-free-online-courses-a0d7ae675869/

• Futurelearn languages and other courses: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/collections/keeping-busy-in-isolation

• Luminate: activities to increase creative opportunities for older people https://www.luminatescotland.org/

• Open University: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/

• UK Govt Skills Toolkit: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/find-a-course/the-skills-toolkit

• Free online courses: https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/learn-and-train/find-free-online-courses PRIMARILY WEBCAMS/VIRTUAL TOURS

• Ashmolean collection: http://collections.ashmolean.org/

• Edinburgh Zoo webcams: https://www.edinburghzoo.org.uk/webcams/panda-cam/

• Hadeel Virtual Palestinian Supplier tours: Mar-Jun 2021 https://mailchi.mp/4a763262cb40/5-days-to-go-hadeel-virtual-supplier-tours-3774652

• King’s Theatre 360 tour: https://www.capitaltheatres.com/kings-future/kings-theatre-360-tour

• National Gallery London: https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/visiting/virtual-tours/google-virtual-tour

• UK Parliament online guided tour: https://ukparliament.seetickets.com/tour/guided-online-tour-of-the-palace-of-westminster/

• 10 international museum and art gallery virtual and interactive tours: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2020/mar/23/10-of-the-worlds-best-virtual-museum-and-art-gallery-tours

• More art gallery tours: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2020/mar/25/the-best-online-art-galleries-adrian-searle

• Virtual tours of famous landmarks https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2020/mar/30/10-best-virtual-tour-worlds-most-famous-landmarks

• More virtual tours, concerts, zoocams, and more: https://www.travelzoo.com/uk/blog/amazing-places-you-can-visit-without-leaving-home/

• More museum tours: https://www.elitetraveler.com/design-culture/10-best-virtual-museum-tours

• more virtual tours: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/virtual-tours-travel-destinations and https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/virtual-tours-of-the-uk

• More virtual tours galleries, museums, zoos:

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/travel/a31784720/best-virtual-tours/

• Tulips in Keukenhof, Netherlands https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqvitLp1vxIcb5QrcUgEA7w

• Faroe Islands: remote tourism: https://www.remote-tourism.com/

• Stay Curious: live virtual tours with guide: https://travelcurious.com/#!/staycurious

• Audley Travel: various travel ideas https://www.audleytravel.com/blog/2020/april/travel-the-world-from-home

EXERCISE/EXERCISE CLASSES

• B Healthy Together: https://www.facebook.com/bhealthytogether/

• Edinburgh Leisure fitness exercises for all ages: https://www.edinburghleisure.co.uk/fitness-at-home

• Everyday Exercise: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/get-inspired/32416767

• Joe Wicks exercise for all ages: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxW1XT0iEJo0TYlRfn6rYQ

• Les Mills workouts: https://watch.lesmillsondemand.com/at-home-workouts

• Pentland Hills Regional Parks: https://www.facebook.com/PentlandHillsRP

• Stirling University exercise classes: https://vimeo.com/channels/uossportclasses

ROCK/JAZZ/FOLK/TRADITIONAL MUSIC

• Aberdeen Jazz Festival 25-28 March 2021: https://www.aberdeenjazzfestival.com/programme.html

• Ann Arbor Folk Festival: https://noonchorus.com/the-ark/

• Celtic Connections: https://www.celticconnections.com/

• NPR concerts; https://www.youtube.com/user/nprmusic

• Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival Legends Weekend: https://edinburghjazzfestival.com/whats-on/scottish-jazz-blues-weekend.html

• Edinburgh Tradfest: 30 Apr-10 May 2021: https://edinburghtradfest.com/

• Folk on Foot Festival, 14 February; https://www.folkonfoot.com/

• Glasgow Jazz Festival: More Spring Sessions 2021 https://myplayer.uk/jazz

• Guitar Com Live; https://guitar.com/live/

• Islay Jazz Festival: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=374915716976719&ref=watch_permalink

• London Jazz Festival 13-22 Nov: https://efglondonjazzfestival.org.uk/

• Lollapalooza: https://www.youtube.com/user/lollapalooza

• live concerts https://www.pastemagazine.com/

• Playtime Jazz: https://www.playtime-music.com/

• Scottish Jazz and Blues Weekend 3-6 December: https://edinburghjazzfestival.com/

• Serious: live cultural events: https://serious.org.uk/

• Soundhouse at The Traverse: https://www.soundhouse.org.uk/

• Swaledale Festival May/June 2021: https://www.swalefest.org/Whats-On/Programme

• Traditional Music and Song Association: https://www.tmsa.scot/

• More live concerts: https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/topics/together-at-home/

• Even more live concerts: https://www.montreuxjazzfestival.com/en/50-concerts-to-stream/ stingray.com/FREEMJF1M and enter code FREEMJF1M

• Best of Beat Club: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYyFEZ-3Hy4pdLFctDtRu3w

• Amazon Music: 30 days free https://www.amazon.co.uk/music/unlimited

• Music for Wellbeing: https://www.recoverycollegeonline.co.uk/music-for-wellbeing/ COMEDY/ ENTERTAINMENT

• 50 Funny Podcasts: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/apr/05/i-almost-wet-myself-laughing-50-funny-podcasts-to-make-you-feel-much-better

• Alan Bissett, https://www.facebook.com/Bissettism/

• Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdmPjhKMaXNNeCr1FjuMvag

• Cirque du Soleil: free weekly shows https://www.youtube.com/user/cirquedusoleil

• Comedy at the Covid: https://www.comedyatthecovid.co.uk/

• Comedy Club https://www.thestand.co.uk/news/saturday-night-live-at-the-stand-lockdown-edition-this-saturday/

• More comedy and talks https://cosmicshambles.com/stayathome

MISCELLANEOUS

• 360 degree panoramas: https://www.360cities.net/area/world

• Adult Education Programme restarts: https://www.joininedinburgh.org/

• Discover Scottish Gardens Spring Festival: https://www.discoverscottishgardens.org/the-spring-flower-festival/

• Edinburgh Botanic Gardens: https://www.rbge.org.uk

• Fall of Civilisations podcast: https://fallofcivilizationspodcast.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2lJUOv0hLA

• Hardcore History: https://www.dancarlin.com/hardcore-history-series/

• Kindfest 2021: https://www.teamkind.org.uk/

• Pipes of Christmas: Celtic music and poetry produced by the Learned Kindred of Currie: https://www.pipesofchristmas.com/

• UNESCO World Heritage Sites; https://www.cntraveler.com/galleries/2014-12-23/most-beautiful-unesco-world-heritage-sites-galapagos-taj-mahal-yosemite

• Various operas and concerts Apr 2021: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/apr/01/classical-highlights-concerts-and-opera-to-watch-in-april

• Virtual Walking Tours: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPur06mx78RtwgHJzxpu2ew/videos

• Visit Scotland: various events: https://www.visitscotland.com/blog/events/virtual/

• Webcam Taxi: webcams around the world: https://www.webcamtaxi.com/en/webcams.html

• Livelink: livestreams and events around the world. Many free https://livelink.me/

• Car maintenance advice: https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/advice/car-maintenance/how-to-look-after-your-car-during-lockdown/

• More free stuff: https://www.cntraveller.com/gallery/things-to-do-in-london-this-weekend

• Health, wellness, arts etc https://allevents.in/online#

• Amazon Music Unlimited: 30 day free trial https://www.amazon.co.uk/music/unlimited

• Edinburgh Lockdown Economy: compendium of activities, deliveries, fitness https://www.edinburghlockdowneconomy.com/

• The List: readings, music, comedy, art etc for all ages https://www.list.co.uk/events/online-events/

• Care to Share: brings together people offering and needing skills: https://www.caretoshare.co.uk/