Charity of the month: Myeloma UK

21st - 28th June marked Myeloma UK awareness week and this was just one of the reasons that we chose it as our June charity of the month. It's a cause close to some of our staff's hearts and this definitely drove this months campaign onwards.

Throughout June we've had lots of activities to raise awareness and money. Staff have been given the chance to dress down every Friday in exchange for a donation, we've had a bake sale, an egg and spoon race (which drew out some competitive streaks that are usually under wraps!), a pub quiz and our grand raffle too.

It's been a lot of fun but most importantly this month has definitely heightened awareness of the disease, not least in our offices.

We were overwhelmed by the generous donations for our raffle which varied from beauty treatments to a car valet. Our lucky winners are in for a treat. We are hugely grateful to all of the local businesses who donated for such a worthy cause, as well as to our staff who've baked, run and worn their jeans into work for a small price.

This month we are delighted to have been able to raise awareness for a very worthy cause and to have raised a tidy sum of £600! We're very happy with this and would like to say thanks again to everyone involved.

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Property of the Week

This week's property of the week is a a great four bed in Edinburgh ideal for student living.

Edinburgh

Madeira Street, EH6

• 4 bedrooms
• £1000 pcm
• Available from 24^th July
• Council Tax Band C
• HMO licensed
• Off street parking

In the heart of Leith this property is ideally located for accessing all that the area has to offer.

The ground floor flat has recently been redecorated and new carpets have been fitted. All four bedrooms offer storage and study space, ideal for students or young professionals. The flat has a separate living room and fully fitted kitchen.

On the doorstep are a wide range of supermarkets as well as bars, restaurants and shops to entertain you. Parking is free and off street. Regular bus links connect Leith to the town centre and beyond.

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I LOVE WEEKEND - Our guide to what's on this weekend

It has been another busy week for us here at Grant Property, and another busy week for Scottish students as graduations have been happening all week.

So we just want to say a big congratulations to all of the students who graduated this week, and we are sure you want to go out and celebrate, so we have compiled a few events happening in various cities from around Scotland that you can enjoy yourselves at!

If you are in Dundee this weekend and are a fan of the 1987 classic “Dirty Dancing” then you can treat yourself to “An Evening of Dirty Dancing”, or if you are into something a bit more extreme then why not go and see some of Scotland’s best wrestlers at SWE - Uprising.

Aberdeen has an exciting event happening in Black Grape’s Comeback Tour. 20 years have passed since Shaun Ryder and Kermit released their platinum “It’s Great When You’re Straight...Yeah”. Or you can go and see Cyril Hahn at The Tunnels if that is more your speed.

Alden Penner and Michael Cera will be playing at the nation’s capital this weekend. Penner, previously of The Unicorns will be accompanied by the actor, Cera, who will also be playing some of his own material at Electric Circus.

This weekend in Glasgow is the Glasgow Jazz Festival which has seen some of the best young UK jazz musicians play in venues all around the city, find out where who is playing next and where, here.

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Death By Chocolate - Recipe of the Week

Tomorrow is Chocolate Pudding Day, yes, that’s right, there is an ENTIRE day dedicated to indulging in heavy chocolate treats (not that anyone needs it).

Below, we have an incredibly delicious sticky chocolate pudding with marshmallows.

It is really easy to make, and only takes just under an hour and can serve up to ten.

Method

• Butter a large baking dish (about 2-3 litres in size). Sift the flour, ½ tsp salt, caster sugar, baking powder and 6 tbsp cocoa powder into a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the milk, melted butter, eggs and vanilla. Mix the dry and wet ingredients together, then pour into the baking dish. This can be covered with cling film and chilled for up to 24 hrs.

• Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and boil the kettle. Take the pudding out of the fridge and uncover, if necessary. Sprinkle the muscovado sugar and cocoa evenly over the pudding, then pour 700ml boiling water over the top.

• Bake for 35-45 mins until the pudding is puffy and firm in the centre. Scatter over the marshmallows and return to the oven for 30-second intervals until they are just melting. Serve straight away – it will be hot – with cream or ice cream

Ingredients

• 140g butter, melted, plus extra for the dish
• 375g self-raising flour
• 175g caster sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 6 tbsp cocoa powder
• 350ml milk
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• single cream or vanilla ice cream, to serve

For the topping

• 450g light muscovado sugar
• 7 tbsp cocoa powder
• 2 large handfuls marshmallows

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Property of the Week – Aberdeen

Orchard Street, AB24

• Fully furnished
• £1095 pcm
• 2 bedrooms
• Long term let
• Available from 14 Jul 15
• Top floor flat

We are delighted to offer this smart property with two double bedrooms to the market in Aberdeen.

Situated on the top floor of the building it has views across the Old Town and is light and airy. The tenement building has secure entry and is fitted with gas central heating, has had a recent wiring upgrade and has modern décor throughout.

The fully fitted kitchen is bright and spacious and includes a dish washer and washer dryer. 

Both double bedrooms have an individual design and the family bathroom has a fully 3 piece suite including a heated towel rail and electric power shower.

This two bedroom flat is located ideally on a quiet street off the main route between Aberdeen University's main campus and the city centre. It is ideal for those walking to either the main King's campus or the Royal Infirmary.

There are regular buses into town and beyond to Garthdee and on street parking is available.

To arrange a viewing of this week's property please call 0845 230 2288 or get in touch by e-mail.

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I Love Weekend - The Grant Property Guide to What's On

It's been a busy week for us and we're sure for many of you too. We know that there's lots going on between graduation celebrations, saying goodbye to friends and your university cities for the summer as well as job hunting and everything else.

See our guide to what's on in a city near you here and enjoy some of the great events of the Scottish Summer.

In Dundee this weekend you can do your bit for charidee at Campertown Country Park, it's the Race For Life with 5 and 10 km routes to raise money – keep fit and declare YOUR war on cancer this weekend.

If you're in the capital this weekend take the opportunity to visit the world's oldest continually running film festival it's Edinburgh International Film Festival with a huge variety of events.

The soulful sounds of Dean Owens and the Whisky Hearts can be heard in Stirling this weekend at the Tollbooth from 8pm tonight, Friday 19^th.

Daredevils head down to the beach ion Aberdeen this Saturday and Sunday where the Extreme Team will take to the air and battle it out – get your tickets here.

This Saturday and Sunday from midday in Glasgow head to Candleriggs for the Go East Festival with lots of Eastern inspired food and music.

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Tropical Summer Smoothie

This week's cool recipe involves a great trick to blend coconut water into your smoothies for extra hydration.

We've used tropical fruit here for a summer flavour but the trick will work with any savoury or sweet smoothie you fancy! This recipe is quick and easy and will make four servings, ideal for your whole flat.

If you've never tried it before, coconut's a great source of potassium which will help regulate your blood pressure and enhances your body's ability to hydrate too.

You will need

• 500ml pineapple chunks
• 250ml mango chunks
• 250ml coconut water frozen into ice cubes
• Half a banana
• 125ml plain yoghurt
• 10ml fresh lime juice
• Blender

How it's done

• Blend fruit together
• Add coconut water ice cubes and lime juice and blend together until smooth.
• Serve!

Top Tip

Using frozen fruit is economical, is less fuss and produces chilled drinks. If you are using fresh fruit chill in the freezer for an hour before making.

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Property of the Week – Dundee

Property of the Week – Dundee

Baldovan Terrace, DD4

• 3 bedrooms
• Fully Furnished
• £810 pcm
• Long term let
• Available from 8^th July
• Open plan kitchen/ lounge

This spacious three bedroom flat is available to rent from the middle of July.

In the DD4 area of the city, close to Baxter park Baldovan Terrace is a quiet residential street just five minutes walk from the city's popular park.

Inside the bright open plan kitchen/lounge is modernly decorated and creates an ambient space. The fully fitted kitchen has recently been refurbished and has a contemporary design with high gloss units and stylish granite effect worktops.

All three bedrooms offer plentiful storage and each has a unique design giving it it's own personality. The family bathroom has an electric power shower and designer mixer taps.

Street parking is available and the flat is just a fifteen minute walk from the town centre and the bars, restaurants and shopping on offer there.

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I LOVE WEEKEND - Our guide to what's on this weekend

If you're soaking up the sunshine in Dundee this weekend get along to the 2015 Dundee Beer Festival 2015. It's at Forthill Sports Centre, Dundee tonight Friday 12th June. The Annual beer festival's always a good one and you'll no doubt get to taste something new. There's cider too for non beer drinkers.

On Saturday Scottish rockers The LaFontaines are hitting Aberdeen. They're playing the Lemon Tree on Saturday night and are getting rave reviews on their tour so far.

Try your hand with the new Nerf Blaster and Nerf Rebelle toys at Toys R Us, or if you're feeling a bit more mature head along to the Rat Pack at the Albert Halls Stirling where they're putting on a Vegas Spectacular Show.

In Glasgow head along to The Glasgow Mela for a celebration of Scottish multiculturism with lots of tasty food and dance.

In Edinburgh the expanded LeithLates starts a four month run of events. Artist Kirsty Whiten's show Wronger Rites: The Quing of the Now Peoples is at Whitespace and a series of her public artworks can be found from tonight. Find out about the full program here. 

Whatever you get up to this weekend remember the eternal life lesson. Wear sunscreen. 

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Property of the Week – Dundee

Property of the Week – Dundee

Our second property of the week in the sunny North East is this three bedroom city centre pad in the heart of Dundee.

Dundee

Strathmore Avenue, DD3

• 3 bedrooms
• £795pcm
• Long term let
• Fully furnished
• Available from 11^th June
• Newly installed gas central heating

This spacious property has been newly decorated and is available to let from tomorrow, June 11^th.

Beyond the entrance hall are three spacious double bedrooms. Each has a unique colour scheme for a personal feel. The open plan kitchen/ dining room offers a large sociable space and the separate kitchen is bright and modern. The three piece bathroom has a bath as well as an electric power shower.

This HMO licensed flat is in the Strathmartine area of Dundee. Locally residents can enjoy a range of boutique shops, restaurants and bars. The city centre is easily accessed by great transport links.

This property is ideal for students or young professionals sharing.

To arrange a viewing of this week's property please call 0845 230 2288 or e-mail rentahome@grantproperty.com.

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Property of the Week - Dundee

This week we are looking at a collection of four, two-bedroom flats in the heart of Dundee!

Dundee

Nethergate, DD1

• 2 bedrooms
• £660 pcm
• Long term let
• Available immediately
• Fully furnished
• Double glazing

Our featured propert(ies) are a collection of four, two bedroom flats, all finished to the same luxury standard within a B listed sandstone building in Dundee's Nethergate. If you ever fancied yourself in the cast of Friends this could be your chance!

Each two bedroom flat has a beautifully finished kitchen complete with modern appliances which opens into the lounge. Each flat will offer two individually designed double bedrooms as well as a 3 piece bathroom suite with an electric power shower and heated towel rail. There is excellent storage available within each flat.

Within walking distance of the building is Dundee City centre with all of the shops, bars and restaurants on offer. Both Dundee University and University of Abertay are within walking distance as well as Dundee High School. The building is well located for local transport links too.

You can arrange a viewing of this week's property please call 0845 230 2288 or e-mail rentahome@grantproperty.com to arrange a viewing.

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Property of the Week – Nottingham

Mona Street, Beeston NG9

• Fully furnished
• £1350
• Long term let
• 4 bedrooms
• Separate kitchen and lounge
• Newly fitted

This property is newly renovated and has new flooring, furniture and décor throughout. With four bedrooms across three floors this house offers plenty of space and storage.

The newly renovated kitchen and bathroom are finished to high specifications with an electric power shower in the three piece shower suite as well as a heated towel rail. In the kitchen granite worktops and matching splash backs help to create a thoroughly modern space.

All four double bedrooms have their own unique styling and offer residents their own individual space.

The property is double glazed and benefits from a recent wiring upgrade. It also has a private garden and permit parking is available.

It's ideally located for students, close to Nottingham University Hospital and Nottingham University, and is on a discreet residential street. Beeston town centre is just a short walk away.

You can arrange a viewing of this week's property please call 0845 230 2288 or e-mail rentahome@grantproperty.com to arrange a viewing.

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