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SCOTLAND’S FAMILY-FRIENDLY LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

EGG FREEZING

We discover why egg freezing is the future of fertility

THE BIG INTERVIEW

Carrie Grant on the power of positivity and raising her family

WASTE NOT WANT NOT How to make your pennies go further and save the planet

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Hello and welcome to the spring edition of Family Life!

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e’ve got a cracking issue for you this Easter, jampacked full of things to do including all the best events around Scotland to make sure you enjoy your bank holiday break to the max.

We also get up close and personal with celebrity vocalist and The One Show reporter, Carrie Grant about her family life, her career and working with celebs like the Spice Girls and Gwyneth Paltrow. Then we bring it back to Scotland and meet the farmers who are growing the food on our plates, and how Brexit is going to affect our weekly shop. We also chat to the business owners who are inspiring us to start our own companies.

How to save money and the environment may sound like a huge task, but we look at little changes that will have a big effect on your wallet and life. We also get a bit serious and talk about the MeToo campaign that spread across the world last year, as well as look at what’s involved in freezing your eggs.

There’s truly something for everyone.

Remember to check out our website for all the latest news and features!

Until next time,

Laura Hamilton, Editor

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What’s INSIDE LIFE 18 WASTE NOT, WANT NOT Don’t worry, you can still have your morning latte, get your fashion fix and live your life, but you might save some cash.

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21 GET READING THIS SPRING There’s nothing better than cracking open a great book. We’ve got the latest releases for women written by women.

35 THE WORLD SAYS #METOO The world opened up about sexual abuse and while it was shocking, it was also cathartic. We look at the history behind the campaign and who to turn to for support.

FAMILY 7 HAVE AN EGGSCELLENT EASTER There’s plenty going on around Scotland this Easter for all the family, including egg painting and egg hunts.

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22 THE BIG INTERVIEW: CARRIE GRANT We talk telly, family and meeting the love of her life, fellow presenter and vocalist David, on TV.

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11 READY FOR AN ADVENTURE? Swing from the trees like Tarzan with Go Ape. It’s the best way to enjoy Scotland’s woodlands.

28 HOMEMADE REMEDIES If you’re suffering from the dreaded hay fever, then take a look at these natural remedies and cure yourself!

41 SPRING INTO ACTION The family that exercises together is the family that stays together. Working out doesn’t have to be boring - be a good sport and get involved!

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FOOD AND DRINK 12 SPRING RECIPES You’ll find us in the kitchen whipping up some yummy oaty fruit and seed bars or treating ourselves with grilled mango and ice cream. Delish.

15 MEET THE PRODUCERS Scotland is teeming with amazing farmers producing delicious organic fruit, vegetables and meat. What does Brexit mean for them - and us?

REAL-LIFE 25 THE FUTURE OF FERTILITY Have you ever considered freezing your eggs? We look into what it costs and how it could change your life.

38 GOING SOLO IN BUSINESS We chat to some entrepreneurs about what they enjoy about their working life and the freedom that comes with giving up that 9 to 5.

42 DISCOVER A CAREER IN FOSTERING Have you ever wanted to open your home up to people in need? We look at why a career change may be for you.

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31 SPRING BEAUTY Give your make-up bag a spring clean and plump for some amazing new products.

32 SPRING/SUMMER STYLE STEALS Who said that you had to break the bank when it comes to fashion? Check out our picks for summer holiday season. There’s one word on our lips this season - lilac.

ENTERTAINMENT 45 WHAT’S ON This is the only guide you need to know what’s happening around Scotland this summer. We have everything covered, from festivals to ComicCons. There’s something for everyone.

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HAVE AN EGGSCELLENT

Easter If you’re looking for activities to keep the kids busy over the Easter holidays then look no further. We’ve rounded up the best of what’s going on in Scotland this spring

FOR THE ARTY TYPES Easter isn’t just about eating chocolate eggs... it’s also about decorating them.

If you’re arty, then pick up your paint brushes to do some traditional egg decorating this Easter. The Buttercup Dairy at The People’s Palace & Winter Gardens prides itself on having the most beautiful window displays, and now it needs your help. The amazing egg art will go on display throughout the Easter holidays. Head along to show off your crafting skills.

INFO: The People’s Palace & Winter Gardens, Glasgow Green, Glasgow, (www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/ venues/peoples-palace)

For history buffs What kids haven’t pretended to have a sword fight in the garden with sticks? Take them to the Wallace Monument to see the real thing. Enjoy a presentation by William Wallace himself as he tells you about his life then climb the Monument to explore the exhibition galleries and get a glimpse of the famous Wallace Sword.

It’s a great way to get the bairns into their national history.

INFO: Abbey Craig, Stirling, (www.nationalwallacemonument.com)

For the scaveng ers

Easter wouldn’ t be the same w ithout a good old-fashioned Easter egg hunt . Cadbury and the National Tr ust for Scotland have teamed up to host egg hunts nationwid e in massive gardens and st ately homes. Po llok House in Glasgow, Haddo House near Ab erdeen, and Broughton Hou se and Garden on the Solway Firth are just so me of the plac es getting involved. Who knows, you mig ht even catch a glimpse of the Easter Bunny…

INFO: Nationa l Trust for Scot properties na land, tionwide, (ww w.nts.org.uk)

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Don’t let April sh owers put a dam pener on your day out. Dy namic Earth is the perfect place to let the kids loose in whe n it’s lashing outside. Over Ea ster, the team fro m Cosmos Planetarium ar e in town to take you on a jaw-dropping vo yage for alien lif e in space.

Fasten your seat belts as you’re taken on an exploration of th e galaxy in Dyna mic Earth’s planetarium sh ow.

INFO: Dynamic Earth, Edinburg h, (www.dynamic earth.co.uk)

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For the budding artists

Have you got a Vincent van Gogh or Frida Kahlo in your household?

The Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is the perfect place to spend the day. As well as the regular exhibitions on display, the Museum holds special events throughout the holidays so little ones can dabble in the arts. Earth Hour, Toddler Time, and themed art workshops take place nearly every day over the Easter break and are all free. For details, check their website.

INFO: Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow, (www.beta.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums)

For the wild things

Blair Drummond Safari Park is opening its doors again after its winter hibernation. Kicking off its summer season, the Park is holding its annual Great Egg Hunt from 1-2 April. The Hunt is included in the standard ticket price so you can fit in the Easter activities around visiting the wildlife.

What could be better than hunting for Easter eggs among lions and tigers and bears – oh my!

INFO: Blair Drummond, Stirling, (www.blairdrummond.com)

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For the budding scientists The Edinburgh International Science Festival is back with a bang! The Festival runs from 31 March to 15 April and is perfect to keep young minds whirling and learning over the school holidays. There are loads of activities and events going on across the city, but firm fave Dr Bunhead’s Eggcellent Eggsplosions is a sure win for kids age 7+. Expect Easter eggs to explode, bunnies to be sent into outer space, and lots of things to go BOOM. INFO: various venues, Edinburgh, (www.sciencefestival.co.uk)

For the movie mad

On weekend mornings, Glasgow Film Theatre picks different animation or live action short films for fam ilies in mind. The movie mornings are a gre at way to get kids into cinema from aro und the world, and it certainly beats wa tching Frozen for the twentieth time!

INFO: Glasgow Film Th eatre, Glasgow, (www.glasgowfilm.or g)

For the thrill seekers Feeling brave? Head to M&D’s Theme Park, the biggest theme park in Scotland. With white knuckle rides to keep the teens entertained, loads of kid-friendly rides, miniature golf, glowin-the-dark indoor bowling, and a massive soft play area for the wee ones, there’s something for all the family at M&D’s. Be sure to check out the new AMAZONIA, an indoor Tropical Rainforest full of exotic animals and creepy crawlies.

INFO: Strathclyde Country Park, Motherwell, (www.scotlandsthemepark.com)

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ADVENTURE? I Get your little monkeys swinging from the trees with Go Ape

f your kids love to climb trees, why not go one step further?

High-speed zips, free-fall Tarzan swings and daring crossings.

Hitting heights of up to 30m, there’s a range of treetop obstacles that are the ultimate test of balance and nerve.

Go Ape is an outdoor adventure company that encourages you to escape city life and get all the family into Scotland’s beautiful forests.

A trip to the trees offers the chance to get back to nature, fly down zip wires, leap off Tarzan swings and navigate obstacles, rope crossings and Tibetan bridges, high above the forest floor.

There are three unique Go Ape courses located across Scotland, each featuring a Tree Top Adventure, set amidst some of the country’s most stunning scenery.

GO APE ABERFOYLE Love a zip wire? Well, hold on to your hat, because Aberfoyle’s home to two of the longest zip lines in the UK at 426m long, the distance of around

four football pitches, and it’s above a waterfall. There’s also two giant Tarzan swings, two high speed crossvalley zip lines and a challenging skateboard zip wire. Go Ape Aberfoyle is in Stirlingshire, located in Queen Elizabeth Forest Park.

GO APE CRATHES Crathes is set in the majestic grounds of a 16th century castle. Surrounded by 240 hectares of formal gardens, woodland walks and rolling Scottish countryside, you’ll climb, leap and swing through a lush broadleaf canopy. Plus, put your best foot forward on a hair-raising skateboard zip line.

GO APE GLENTRESS FOREST, PEEBLES Nestled high in the hilltops of the magnificent Glentress Forest, Peebles offers a jaw-dropping backdrop for your big adventure.

Soar over the magnificent Tweed Valley on Go Ape’s highest zip wire and soak up amazing views of the reservoirs below.

ABOUT GO APE

Formed in 2002, Go Ape is the UK’s multi award-winning forest adventure company with 31 Tree Top Adventures nationwide featuring a range of obstacles including Tarzan swings and zip wires.

GO APE COURSE T&CS Minimum Age – 10yrs Minimum Height – 1.4m (4ft7in) Maximum weight – 20.5 stones (130kg) Under 16s must be supervised by a participating adult. An adult can supervise two under 16s. 16 and 17-year olds can be unsupervised but cannot supervise under 16s.

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Recipes

Here’s some yummy and (fairly) healthy recipes for you to enjoy

NICK NAIRN’S

OATY FRUIT AND SEED BARS

Nick Nairn shares his healthy breakfast granola bars that he created especially for Hamlyns. Make them at the weekend, so you can grab them to go before work. Packed with oats, seeds, and fruit, these will keep you fuelled all day.

MAKES 12

300g Hamlyns Scottish Porridge Oats 50g plain flour 100g mixed pumpkin and sunflower seeds 50g sesame seeds 200g butter (cubed) 200g mild set honey or golden syrup 150g light muscovado sugar 150g chopped dried apricots 125g chopped dried dates

1. Preheat the oven to 160ºC/325F/Gas Mark 3.

2. Line an 18x28cm Swiss roll tin with non-stick baking parchment, and make sure to leave a little paper hanging over the edges to help lift them out after baking.

3. Mix the Hamlyns oats, seeds and flour in a large bowl.

4. Next, melt the butter and honey or golden syrup in a large saucepan. Add in the sugar, chopped apricots, dates and vanilla essence to the saucepan and stir until everything is coated with the butter and syrup.

5. Next, add the oats dry mix to the saucepan and stir everything together with a wooden spoon until thoroughly sticky.

6. Spoon the mix into the prepared tin and press down firmly with a wooden spoon (or potato masher).

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Make these in a smaller but deeper tin and cook for about 5 minutes longer for thicker bars. Try adding other dried fruit, cranberries or blueberries, and chopped nuts for a change.

7. Bake for about 20–25 minutes or until the mixture is golden brown and just firm.

8. Remove from the oven to a wire rack and leave to cool in the tin (it will continue to firm up).

9. When almost cold, mark the granola into 12 bars with a knife. Lift it out of the tin using the paper to help and either cut or break the granola into bars. Store the bars in an air-tight container for up to one week.

For more healthy recipes using Hamlyns Scottish Oats and Oatmeal, visit www.hamlynsoats.co.uk

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MACKIE’S ICE CREAM

TROPICAL AND FRESH SUMMER SUNDAES

Mango & Passionfruit Sundae SERVES 4

2 ripe mangoes (peeled and chopped) 2 passionfruit (halved) 2 kiwis (peeled, halved and sliced) Mackie’s mango and passionfruit ice cream Desiccated coconut

Who doesn’t love ice cream in the summer?

Mackie’s of Scotland shares two quick and easy recipes that are the perfect light dessert option for after a BBQ.

FOR THE COULIS 1 ripe mango 3tbsp icing sugar

Summer wouldn’t be summer without a sundae.

This is the perfect recipe if you’re wanting to stay healthy, but indulge your sweet tooth.

1. Divide half the chopped mango and the sliced kiwis between the four serving glasses.

2. Spoon the pulp from half of the passionfruit over the fruit. Add the remaining mango between each glass.

3. For the coulis, purée the mango flesh in a food processor with the icing sugar until smooth. Add a generous scoop of Mackie’s mango and passionfruit ice cream to each serving glass.

4. Pour the mango coulis over the ice cream decorate with desiccated coconut. Serve immediately.

Grilled Mango and Ice Cream SERVES 4

1 ripe mango (peeled, pitted and sliced) 1 lime (cut in half) 1 tablespoon natural cane sugar Mackie’s traditional ice cream

Sweet and refreshing, this is the perfect light dessert for a summer BBQ. The sweetness of the cane sugar complements the tang of the lime, and if you’re feeling brave, sprinkle the mango wedges with chilli powder before placing them on the grill for extra flavour.

1. Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill.

2. Squeeze lime juice over the mango wedges and sprinkle them with natural cane sugar.

3. Place the mango wedges on the grill for about two minutes per side or until grill marks appear.

4. Serve the mango wedges with Mackie’s ice cream.

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Scotland’s food scene is bursting with locally-sourced delicacies. As more people begin to shop locally and directly from farmers, Lorne Gillies talks to farmers about the rise of organic food and how Brexit will affect the industry

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o start off with, a certain myth independent shop that 5p is more like must be debunked: shopping 65p. It is about making the money you for organic food doesn’t have spend do more for society and the to cost an arm and a leg. In local economy.” fact, the food we see on the shelves TRUST is at times too cheap and flounders As well as being cheaper than it when it comes to health benefits.

“The price of shopping is perceived to be, shopping locally is a business of organic is not necessarily trust. Research from one more expensive than of the main certification the supermarkets. It is bodies in the UK, also better value for The Soil Association, money because it is revealed the UK better quality. You’re organic market is getting nutrients, now worth more than low environmental ever at £2.2 billion, and impact, no pesticides, Denise Walton sales of organic produce no residue or much and meat in Scotland were less residue than growing at a rate of 19.4% in conventionally,” explains 2017, and accounted for 6.5% of all Denise Walton of Peelham Farm UK sales. (www.peelham.co.uk), a 680-acre farm With such high quality food, it is in Berwickshire Coast in the Scottish no wonder more of us are shopping Borders which produces meat from locally. their onsite cattle.

Founded in 1990 by Denise, her Reuben Chesters from Locavore husband Chris and business partner (www.glasgowlocavore.co.uk), three Amanda Cayley, Peelham Farm always farms located in and around Glasgow had the ambition to sell organic food which grows fruit and vegetables, directly to consumers. Today it has agrees with Denise: “I like to think an onsite butchery, visits 12 farmers that every time you eat, you vote for markets a month in Scotland, supplies the type of food system you want to hotels and restaurants and even and the type of economy you want. delivers as far afield as Hong Kong.

Food is huge for the economy. When Certified by the Soil Association, you spend a pound in a standard produce and meat is monitored supermarket about 5p stays in from the field to the plate. Such the local economy, through direct certification is not easy to achieve, wages of people in store. With an but it shows that the meat the farm supplies is trustworthy, ethical and “I like to think that organic. every time you eat “I think it is all about trust. The whole meat industry has a poor you vote for the history of trust; not least customers’ type of food system expectations for environmental impact and nutritional quality is you want and the growing as the customer becomes much more educated and informed,” type of economy says Denise. “Knowing their meat is you want” coming from a trusted source, with ethical principles which organic Reuben Chesters, Locavore www.familylifemagazine.co.uk

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farming does instantly, and also the latest and most thorough research on organic food which shows it is more nutritional.”

QUALITY

Locavore has also seen an increasing interest in organic food in recent years.

This year, the team has taken on three new growers to increase production and is set to open another shop in the spring. Reuben attributes the connection between farmer and consumer to the rise in organic shopping – there is clear transparency. “It is the face on the food where you know where it came from, you know where it was produced and people want more and more of that. It is in part because of changing attitudes and in part because people are getting into what we’re offering, liking it, and coming back for more,” explains Reuben.

As the trend for organic is rising there is one event that may hinder, or advance shopping locally: Brexit.

Another kick in the stomach to consumers came in November: a report from the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (www.niesr.ac.uk) predicted a £930 hike in annual shopping bills if there is a no-deal Brexit.

Similarly, the quality of food that will be available may decrease significantly if trading goes outwith the heavily regulated European market. Reuben says: “On one hand, if we get a trade deal with the US, we can import lots of cheap chicken to standards that are not currently allowed. That would undermine the general production sector, the organic sector particularly. On the other hand, it could be positive because the rate on European Union imports is going up in price and that gives a bit of extra help for local production.”

Denise agrees Brexit may be beneficial for farmers. “There is a very high standard of environmental and food processing regulation that we have to subscribe to through European regulation. If supermarkets are buying food that has been bought from America, or regions which don’t have the same standard of production, then the logic is consumers will want to come to more trusted suppliers.”

We are certainly spoiled for choice when it comes to Scotland’s produce: dedicated local farmers work to bring the freshest meat, vegetables, and fruit from the field to our plates. It’s no wonder Scotland leads the way in organic consumption.

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WHY ORGANIC? Organic food means fewer pesticides, no artificial additives or preservatives and the produce comes from the highest standard of animal and environmental welfare.

Meaning the food you purchase is as it should be: fresh, healthy, and good for our economy and environment.

The Soil Association inspects all organic farms and manufacturers so you know that your food is being made to meet the highest standard under European law. Make sure you know you can trust your food by keeping an eye out for The Soil Association’s symbol.

Find out more at www.soilassociation.org

PICS: © MATTHIAS KREMER; SOIL ASSOCIATION

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WASTE NOT WANT NOT How to save the environment and your wallet Scotland has high targets to achieve if it wants to hit its goal of zero waste by 2025 but we can do it

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he aim is to recycle 70% of our waste, and only send 5% to landfill – that might seem like a manageable task but a lot has to be done before we get there.

And it’s not just the government that has to do most of the heavy lifting, we all have to pull our weight.

Instead of thinking that cutting down on your waste as timeconsuming, expensive and stressful, we need to change the conversation and focus on the positives. Eliminating waste from your life will free up money in your wallet, protect the environment for not only us but future generations and once habits are changed, make our lives easier. We speak to Hannah Milne, Zero Waste Leith co-ordinator at Changeworks Scotland about what little tweaks we can make to reduce our waste.

LATTE TAX

If you can’t cope without your morning caffeine fix, but the cost and thought of your takeaway rotting away in a landfill is putting you off your chocolate croissant, you should get a disposable coffee cup, as most takeaway cups have a lining that can’t be recycled then they end up in a landfill. It may seem like a faff to invest in a reusable cup and remember to bring it to your favourite java place every time, but we adapted to having to pay for plastic bags at the supermarket by 18

bringing our own easily, so it can be done.

A lot of cafés give you an incentive by reducing the price of a cup of joe when you bring in your own receptacle; Costa and Starbucks give you a 25p discount, and Starbucks is selling reusable cups for only £1, and Pret a Manger takes 50p off every coffee. While a few pennies may not seem like much, in the long run you could save hundreds of pounds a year, and the environment. It really is a win/ win situation.

FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD

Did you know that the UK wastes seven million tonnes of food and drink (mainly bread, fruit and vegetables) from our homes every year and most of it needlessly? According to Changeworks, it costs us each £700 a year – just think of all the things you could do with that money. There are simple, commonsensical things you can do to combat this and save your dosh, like freezing food before the use by date – and using leftover vegetables to make soup and stock. It’s portion control, however, that’s one of Scotland’s biggest problems.

“Families often overcook pasta and rice, and unless they’ve made exactly double, then they can’t use it for the next meal. If you do make too much, make a pasta or rice

salad for lunch, and use a scale or cup to measure quantities next time,” suggests Hannah.

It can be a contentious subject, but are you eating too much meat? If your meal plans contain meat every day, why not try out Meatless Mondays?

While the carnivores might object, it’s better for your health and the environment to give meat a break once a week – and it will make that bacon sarnie taste all the better when you do have it.

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RECYCLING

We’re not allowed anymore landfills, so we’ve got no option – we have to recycle more. But a lot of people are recycling the wrong things – double check what you’re putting into your recycling bins – it actually might have to go in the waste.

“We’re all optimistic recyclers,” explains Hannah. “We know plastic can be recycled but we assume all parts of packaging and containers can be too and that’s often not the case.

Crisp packets and juice boxes – and anything that’s mixed materials – can’t be recycled together. It ends up being sorted out at the recycling centre manually and it contaminates the recycling.”

People on the other end are sorting through your recycling, picking out juice boxes from the recyclable plastic – if that doesn’t cement your commitment to recycling properly, then what will?

A lot of the plastic we consume can be recycled, but there are some things you can just cut out – like plastic straws. 8.5 billion plastic straws are thrown away every year in the UK and it takes 500 years for straws to decompose. There are plenty of affordable metal straws or biodegradable ones on the market.

Join the conversation online with #NaeStrawAtAw on Twitter.

FAST FASHION

Buying investment pieces instead of binge buying at Primark is a pipe dream: if eating a baguette at lunchtime in a stripy top is as close as you can get to mimicking French

girl fashion, that’s fine. You don’t have to give up your fast fashion fix – just tweak it. There are some brands that are more sustainable than others, like H&M’s Conscious Sustainable Style.

And if minimalism isn’t for you, there’s a whole ethical fashion movement, spearheaded by Emma Watson aka Hermione Granger to explore. Remember, once you’re done with your clothes, donate them to a charity shop. Someone else will love your castoffs.

There is a lot you can do with children’s clothes, too. As they grow so fast it can feel like you’re constantly shopping for your wee ones, so reuse their siblings’ gear and head to the charity shop for some new kit. Parents often donate kids’ clothes to charity, so there’s lots to choose from. “You can find good quality clothes at charity shops, and no one will ever know it’s from one!” says Hannah.

We all know that having children can be expensive, but the little darlings are also bad for the environment, sadly. On average a baby will use 4,000 nappies before potty training – why not think about reusable nappies?

Changeworks offers Edinburgh families a real nappy starter kit at a subsidised cost, and the Edinburgh Real Nappy Community is a team of volunteers who can provide advice and support.

Recycling doesn’t have to be a chore – you can still do all your favourite things including picking up your morning coffee, staying as fashionable as ever and cooking pasta for the family all the time. All you have to do to play your part in saving the environment and some cash is a few easy tweaks.

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USEFUL WEBSITES There are plenty of useful ideas and information about how to recycle better and save money while cutting out waste. www.recyclenow.com/local-recycling www.changeworks.org.uk www.zerowastescotland.org.uk www.familylifemagazine.co.uk

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THIS SPRING

To celebrate the centenary of women getting the vote way back in 1918, we’ve put together our picks of the best new releases and they’re all books for women written by women.

There’s a lot to celebrate – so pour yourself a cup of tea SONG OF A CAPTIVE BIRD

by Jasmin Darznik

Fall through time with Jasmin Darznik’s debut novel which follows the life of Forugh Farrokhzad, an Iranian female poet from the 1950s who defied familial and societal expectations to seek her own destiny in both love and vocation. Based on Forugh’s poems, letters and interviews, this novel sheds light on a captivating story about an extraordinary woman.

GOODNIGHT STORIES FOR REBEL GIRLS: VOLUME 2

by Elena Favilli and Francesca Cavallo

Apparently wellbehaved women rarely make history…

The sequel to last year’s uproarious success hits all the same girl power notes, providing 100 new tales of badass and extraordinary women from history. From Beyoncé to Nefertiti, this book will enthral and inspire younger readers - and women of any age! It’s great to read to your kids, and also pass around your girlfriends.

THE ART OF VANISHING

by Laura Smith

No matter how satisfying life may be, plenty of us will have wanted to run away on an adventure at some point! In this poignant memoir, Laura Smith writes on the complexities of freedom and married life and her desire to find out more about the early 20th century adventurer Barbara Newhall Follett, who travelled the world before vanishing mysteriously. Fascinating and sincere, this will speak to all who have questioned convention and wanted more from life.

BRIT(ISH): ON RACE, IDENTITY AND BELONGING

by Afua Hirsch

What does it mean to be British? In a post-Brexit world, it’s something to think about. Writer, broadcaster, barrister, and human rights development worker Afua Hirsch looks at race and belonging in this essential read about the uncomfortable truth about race in Britain today. Already whipping up a media storm on Twitter, Afua is a legend in the making.

NADIA AND KAYE DISASTER CHEF: SIMPLE RECIPES FOR COOKS WHO CAN’T

by Nadia Sawalha and Kaye Adams

A hilarious cookbook for people who hate cooking! Acclaimed actor and Masterchef winner Nadia helps disaster-prone best friend Kaye cook simple family meals and teaches you how to cook them, too. Filled with humour, friendship and excellent cooking tips and tricks as well as recipes, this will be a sure hit for those who can’t cook - but who will hopefully, be less of a disaster chef by the end of the book!

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TV PRESENTER & VOICE COACH

Carrie Grant A mainstay on TV as a presenter and vocal coach with her recognisable flame-coloured hair for the last 30 years, Carrie’s family life is just as interesting and complex as her career

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t was the weirdest thing,” says Carrie, about meeting David for the first time. Fittingly for the couple who often work together, they met on camera in 1986: she was the presenter, and he was the musical guest. “When our eyes met, it was a kind of knowing. I can’t quite explain it. We both had this moment, locked in eye contact, and then we had to go on with the show.”

And that was it – they’ve been together ever since.

Carrie and David are best known for their work together on Fame Academy and Pop Idol – as both presenters and vocal trainers. She’s also been a regular reporter on The One Show for the past eight years, and her husband presents Songs of Praise.

They still coach singers from their North London studio – and that includes a lot of celebrities. “Coaching real A-Listers like Gwyneth Paltrow – you have an impression of them when they walk into the room so it’s a weird relationship, but it’s always amazing.

To turn around and realise that’s all the Spice Girls sitting there! They were very funny and united. They really were girl power, and continued to be girl power.” As the iconic 90s band has just got back together, it’s an exciting time for British pop, and Carrie hasn’t ruled out working with them again.

CO-PARENTING

Although they now have four children, both Carrie and David were initially ambivalent about becoming parents.

“I’d never held a baby until I held my first born,” admits Carrie. “I wasn’t bothered until I got pregnant, and we were together for eight years before we had Olivia.”

All four of Carrie’s children have invisible disabilities and she is passionate about campaigning for further awareness and understanding.

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“I want my kids to be whole: whether they’re happy or sad, I want them to be able to face difficult trials and solve their problems” ADHD and dyspraxia, her 16-year-old Talia has Asperger’s, her 12-year-old daughter has autism and ADHD and her son has ADHD and attachment issues. Carrie herself was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease when she was 18.

Bringing up four neuro a-typical children is still a learning curve, but navigating through the difficulties of having Crohn’s disease had prepared Carrie for her children’s challenges. “A lot of people grieve for the child they thought they were going to have, but I didn’t,” she says. “I realised I had done this before with Crohn’s. We’re so grateful we have kids. It’s a journey

of discovery, finding out the things you can help with: the strategies, the advantages.”

HIDDEN ADVANTAGES

“I’ve never adhered to the saying ‘I just want my kids to be happy’,” says Carrie. “I want my kids to be whole: whether they’re happy or sad, I want them to be able to face difficult trials, and solve their problems – to be able to enjoy the happiness.”

Carrie and David had to compromise their beliefs on how they wanted to parent when it became obvious their children had hidden disabilities. “Neurotypical children can be parented fairly similarly, but we had to become super-parents,” she says.

How they support each child with their own individual needs is constantly evolving.

For Carrie, it’s all about seeing the positives. “Our children have the ability to focus in the most intense way, and they’re all very creative,” she says.

“If you choose the arts, you might be in a situation where you need to write six songs in a day. My kids will go yeah

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INTERVIEW

that’s fine. They’ll do 12 hours straight as they’re hyper-focussed. They have stickability.”

Talia, who has Asperger’s, has the ability to gauge people’s moods, even if she has problems processing that information. “That’s a massive advantage in life,” explains Carrie.

“She can tell if someone is unhappy even if they’re laughing and hiding it from everyone else.”

Her young son has attachment issues, but great problem solving skills.

“I tell him one of his strengths, and if we embed that within him, it becomes part of him.”

Carrie and David hadn’t considered adoption until a foster carer friend told them about Nathan, a little boy she was fostering. Almost two years old, mixed race and a boy meant his chances of being adopted were low.

“The answer wasn’t no,” says Carrie, “And I presented the idea to David.

He said it was really weird, but the answer wasn’t no either. We asked the girls individually, and they all said yes. Olivia said ‘If there’s a family that can take on another child, then it’s our family.’ Six months after our first training session, Nathan came home for good.”

WORK

Carrie and David take it in turns to work, as their children can’t be left with a babysitter, and she turns down a lot of jobs, which makes her career choices even more impressive. From representing the UK at Eurovision back in the day, to Sports Relief and hosting support groups for parents with children with Asperger’s, she packs a lot in.

“One of the highlights of my career is Fame Academy” she says. “It’s one of the best jobs I’ve ever done; coaching, mentoring, being on screen, working with David. It was really nurturing. The definitive coaching – 20 songwriters, psychotherapy, a very holistic approach.”

But the achievement that really hit home wasn’t in the arts or broadcasting – it was receiving a doctorate of the arts from the University of Bedfordshire for her services to charity. “I found myself really sad that my mum wasn’t here to see it,” she says. “Charity and campaigning – that’s how I choose to use the little bit of celebrity I have.”

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REAL-LIFE

The future of

FERTILITY Modern life is changing the way we have children. As more women in their twenties focus on careers, getting on the property ladder and finding their perfect match, starting a family is not a priority.

Lorne Gillies investigates egg freezing and the future of fertility

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aving children is either at the forefront of your mind or a thought for a very distant future. It is no secret that the older a woman gets the less fertile she is: it’s called biology. In recent years, a new technique has been introduced that many young women, and businesses, are buying into – egg freezing.

Last November, singer Rita Ora revealed she had frozen her eggs during her early twenties. Even large tech companies, including Apple and Facebook, offer to cover the cost of employees getting their eggs frozen to help them advance in their career as much as possible before starting a family. Welcoming a child into the world is all about timing, after all. www.familylifemagazine.co.uk

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TIMING

A young girl will lose 50% of her eggs by puberty and this loss progresses with age. By the time a woman is in her early to late forties she will have significantly less eggs than she did in her early twenties. Furthermore, the remaining eggs are more likely to carry higher risks of miscarriage or Down’s syndrome.

“As the eggs are getting older, proportionately more are chromosomally abnormal and that is why it is harder to get pregnant,” explains Dr Marco Gaudoin, medical director at GCRM. “Even at the age of 30, about 35% of embryos are chromosomally abnormal. By 43 years old, 83% of embryos are chromosomally abnormal and that is why it’s harder to get pregnant, and why miscarriage rates are higher, as a woman gets older.”

Egg freezing could be the answer of living a life without children until you feel it’s time to become a mother, regardless of age.

THE BIOLOGY

Using a process called vitrification, GCRM freezes harvested eggs at a rapid cooling rate and the eggs are then frozen at -196 Celsius. Water expands as it is frozen. With vitrification the water is removed from the eggs before snap freezing so that any ice crystals that form are much less likely to damage the internal structures of the eggs. When the time is right, the eggs are thawed and can be fertilized with sperm.

As technology advances, more women are being encouraged to safeguard their future family. Rita Ora revealed that a family doctor had encouraged her to undergo egg freezing. She says she was told: “You’re healthiest now and I think it would be great, why don’t you put them away now and you’ll never have to worry about it again?”

Dr Gaudoin agrees: “We’ve analysed our own data. If you use your fresh eggs and you are under 36 years old, the chances of having a baby is 45%. If eggs are frozen and you use those same eggs when you are older, say 42 years old, the chances of having a baby is 41%. This is not that much of a drop and that is because the technology is so great.”

As with any medical procedure there are pros and cons, but GCRM has had great success from egg freezing; it’s responsible for a third of births via egg freezing across the UK every year.

EGGS ON ICE

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“Freezing eggs at an early age not only leaves room to live the life you want before having a family, it also means your future family will come easier”

FUTURE

“Where we see most women freezing their eggs is in their mid to late thirties – who are freezing for their own future.

By then their fertility has fallen so it is not ideal but by the time you’re in your mid-thirties you have more time and more money to do it. Many women in their early 20s are trying to get on the property ladder or pay rent, get on the career ladder and so on, and having children is not on their mind,” adds Dr Gaudoin. “What the gynaecologic community need to put across is that there is a biological price promotion, going out with friends, to pay: it is harder to get pregnant, networking, saving for a deposit; the chances of miscarriage the life of a millennial woman increase and the likelihood is very different than it was of Down’s syndrome even ten years ago.

Should more increases.”

Like many women in young women get Freezing eggs at an their eggs frozen? their twenties, there is a early age not only leaves Tweet us your chance their parents had room to live the life you thoughts children before the age want before having a @familylifescot of thirty; when it comes to family, it also means your grandparents not only was future family will come it normal, it was expected. easier. Using eggs from your Attitudes are changing and, twenties results in reduced risk thankfully, more women are aware of of miscarriage or complications when the opportunities available. having a child further into your thirties This is why egg freezing is such a or forties. refreshing concept, and one that can Theoretically, anything can be frozen ensure women ready to have children indefinitely, and it appears that even a don’t have to focus on the metaphorical woman’s fertility can be frozen. ticking clock. Age old myths of getting pregnant being a priority are slowly disappearing, in part thanks to the If you’re concerned about your fertility, option of putting eggs on ice. or want more information contact the It is, however, a costly option for Fertility Network UK via www.fertilitynetworkuk.org or women in their early to mid-twenties.

Fertility Care Scotland at Vitrification costs £3,500, including www.fertilitycare.org.uk. drugs, and then an extra £250 each year harvested eggs are kept frozen. Despite For more information or advice about the cost, Dr Gaudoin would encourage egg freezing, contact GCRM at all young women to freeze their eggs. www.gcrm.co.uk or call 0141 891 8749

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8Home HEALTH

Remedies

TO HELP THIS HAY FEVER SEASON

Ah summer. Sausages sizzling on BBQs, walks in the park, failed attempts to tan on the beach – what could be more perfect? That is until you feel that familiar tingle in the back of your throat, your nose starts running and eyes begin itching

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VITAMIN C

Vitamin C is a wonder – it’s a natural antihistamine, antioxidant, and antitoxin that’ll boost your immune system and unblock that stuffy nose. Spring and summer is the perfect time to get vitamin C in its most delicious forms, with citrus fruit, strawberries, pineapples, kiwis, and bell peppers being excellent sources. It’s smoothie time!

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TEA

Some teas naturally contain antihistamines and antioxidants.

Camomile, green, or nettle tea help boost your immune system.

Add some honey for a double-whammy chance of reducing your symptoms.

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GARLIC

It seems that garlic can cure nearly every ailment. It’s antiinflammatory, antibacterial, and anti-viral as well as a natural boost to the immune system. But don’t worry, you don’t need to start eating raw cloves just yet. Add it to stir-fries, pasta sauces, and bakes for its delicious flavour and health benefits.

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HONEY

There’s no better way to help your hay fever than going straight to the source: bees. But don’t blame the little guys for your itchy eyes, they can also ease your suffering. Honey contains some of the pollen that’s going to cause your hay fever, so introducing it to your body early can help build a tolerance. Locallyproduced honey is especially recommended as this will be the exact type of pollen that’ll be the cause of your suffering.

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HORSERADISH

This one’s for the brave. Horseradish might not be the most appetising ingredient on its own, but it can be a saviour for hay fever sufferers. It’s a fast working decongestant that will clear out your blocked nose in a few bites. Just chew fast.

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TAKE A SHOWER

Seems simple but taking a shower can immediately ease your hay fever symptoms.

Washing your hair will get rid of any lingering pollen and the steam will make it easier to breathe. Shower every evening before bed to get a hay fever free night’s sleep.

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AROMATHERAPY AND ESSENTIAL OILS

Lavender, eucalyptus, and peppermint essential oils make breathing easier.

Diffuse a couple of drops in a bowl of hot water, put a towel over your head, and breathe in the steam.

SPICY FOOD

Take a night off from cooking and order that Indian takeaway you’ve been thinking about all day. Spicy food contains a chemical called capsaicin, which gives your mouth that burning sensation after a mouthful of curry.

Capsaicin’s heat will help unblock your nose and reduce inflammation. If you’re not ready to go full vindaloo, then even cooking with mild spices like turmeric and cinnamon make the world of difference.

Over 10 million people suffer from hay fever in the UK

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Children who have completed P4 and up (aged 9+years) A range of different sports and outings to local venues such as the Commonwealth Pool and Meadows Tennis Courts.

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Children aged 4.5-12+years (primarily aimed at ages 4.5-8 years) Holiday Care offers a range of staff supervised and staff delivered activities daily. We can accept pre-school children who are due to start school in August 2017.

Full Day: £20.00; Half Day: £12.00; Trip: £25.00 We can accept pre-school children who are due to start school in August 2018. Schemes are run by experienced and qualified staff.

We also organise full day trips – Watch out for our activity programme for more details!

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STYLE

FACE MASK

Holler and Glow illuminating sheet mask, £3, Primark Primark’s range of makeup and skincare has got beauty experts like Huda Beauty excited, so you know that it’s good. This amazing sheet mask will brighten up your skin in only a few minutes. Pop it on while you’re in the bath for true relaxation.

NAIL POLISH

Nail HQ, £8, available in Harvey Nichols

SPRING BEAUTY Spring is here so it’s time to spring clean your make-up bag, and add a few new must-have products

A pop of colour can pull together a whole outfit and the brighter the better! All in One also moisturises and conditions your nails, keeping them strong and flexible and preventing breakage and brittleness. Quite the lifesaver.

REVIVING FACIAL OIL,

EYELASHES

Eye Candy, from £4.95, available at www.falseeyelashes.co.uk Garden parties, BBQs and weddings: spring is the start of the social season and if you’re looking for natural or lashes with extra va va voom, Eye Candy has you covered. There’s nothing like some fake eyelashes to bring out your eyes.

£29.99, available in Boots

Natural oil is good for your skin – even if you have an oily t-zone, so embrace it. Enriched with delicate rose and soothing geranium to reduce the appearance of light scarring, restore moisture and provide anti-ageing properties, Reviving Facial Oil will perk up tired skin.

FAKE TAN,

Autograph TAN Self Tan Velvet Touch Luxe Oil, £12, Marks & Spencer The sun is out but our skin has been covered for the last few months due to the terrible weather. If you haven’t managed to catch a glow abroad, fake it until you make it with this self tan cream. It has a velvet touch and best of all, you can use it on your face and body.

PERFUME

Sisley Izia, £95, House of Fraser Feel like your skincare routine and make-up is already on fleek, but want to make a change? Why not try a new perfume for spring?

Imbued with radiant and sophisticated top notes, Sisley Izia’s rose perfume has an airy, floral heart and the warmth of a woody base.

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St�le Steals SPRING/SUMMER

We’re taking style notes from the Queen and it’s lilac everything at the moment: Donatella, Princess Di’s niece Kitty Spencer, the Hadid sisters and Cindy Crawford’s daughter Kaia Gerber are all following suit this spring. If lilac isn’t your thing, then colourful denim and floral jackets can be yours without breaking the bank

…because rain or shine, denim will be by your side

Keep warm in style no matter the forecast

PUTTING THE B IN SUBTLE

Classic denim jacket, £50, Monki (www.monki.com)

Denim trucker jacket, £30, Boohoo (www.boohoo.com)

Leather jacket, £295, Topshop (www.topshop.com)

Trench coat, £39.99, New Look (www.newlook.co.uk)

Flare jeans, £25.99, New Look (www.newlook.co.uk) Ombre jacket, £79.99, TK Maxx (www.tkmaxx.com)

Girlfriend jeans, £35, Very (www.very.co.uk) Waterfall jacket, £15, Primark (www.primark.co.uk)

HAS ANYONE SEEN TWEETIE PIE RECENTLY?

Skirt, £19.99, New Look (www.newlook.co.uk)

Sundress, £59, Monsoon (www.monsoon.co.uk)

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WHO SAID DENIM HAD TO BE BLUE?

Biker jacket, £30, Matalan (www.matalan.co.uk)

Tailored jacket, £48, Very (www.very.co.uk)

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STYLE

The pastel colour for adults: lilac is dominating looks this spring

Sunglasses, £30, Dune (www.dune.co.uk) Shirt, £99, Hobbs London (www.hobbs.co.uk) Blazer, £50, Debenhams (www.debenhams.com) Jeans, £45, Oasis (www.oasis-stores.com)

Clutch bag, £22, Dorothy Perkins (www.dorothyperkins.com)

River Island

Heeled sandals, £46, River Island (www.riverisland.com)

Bracelet, £16, Oliver Bonas (www.oliverbonas.com)

The secret accessory to go from day to night Over the knee floral boots, £55, Very (www.very.co.uk)

PATTERNS ARE NOT JUST FOR THE KARDASHIANS

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LIFE

THE WORLD SAYS #METOO The end of last year saw some serious and often hard conversations about men sexually harassing women and children. At times it was uncomfortable and we had to face some hard truths, but 2018 is a new year and there is hope on the horizon

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nless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll have noticed the worldwide clamp down on sexual harassment. People are (quite rightly), condemning it, right, left and centre. There has been a distinct paradigm shift and it’s been eye opening for even the most woke feminist. It turns out that in every industry, but most notably the entertainment world, people have been getting away with inappropriate behaviour, sexual harassment and assault. Victims and survivors have been suffering in silence – and we have collectively decided that it’s not on. #MeToo is a not just a movement, but a call to action to fundamentally change our culture.

HOW IT ALL STARTED

#MeToo is a hashtag created by social activist Tarana Burke to help sexual abuse survivors realise that they aren’t alone, but it was Alyssa Milano aka Phoebe from hit tv show Charmed, who really got the ball rolling. She encouraged people to tweet about their own experiences so we could all be

Actor and activist, Rose McGowan

“It’s an issue all over the world and it affects everyone”

aware of the magnitude of the problem and share our pain.

Hundreds of thousands of people tweeted about their experiences, including several famous people showing that sexual harassment is an issue that touches upon everyone.

It started in the wake of the Harvey Weinstein allegations; actor and activist Rose McGowan called him out. She publicly accused him of rape, which the disgraced producer unequivocally denies. Over 90 women have since accused big shot Hollywood producer Weinstein of sexual misconduct; the charges range from aggressive sexual behaviour to rape. He has been fired from his company, suspended from prestigious film and tv bodies that used to champion him, his wife has left him and police in London, New York and LA are investigating him.

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What’s the difference between sexual assault and sexual harassment?

Sexual harassment is legally defined as unwanted sexual behaviour that violates your dignity, makes you feel intimidated and creates a hostile environment. Sexual assault is when someone touches you, or forces you to touch them without your consent or by force. If someone assaults you or makes you feel uncomfortable, you can contact the police directly, or call a number of helplines.

have worked with him over the years.

It’s left the film industry in a state of shock. A lot of people had heard whispers about what was happening, but very few people knew the extent of the issue and some were taken by surprise.

Weinstein isn’t the only person accused. The #MeToo campaign has encouraged people to speak up against abuse and be heard.

One of the biggest names to be accused was Kevin Spacey who is under investigation by Scotland Yard for a number of incidents. His offences first came to light when former child actor Anthony Rapp used #MeToo to highlight Spacey’s inappropriate behaviour when he was only 14 and Spacey was in his mid-20s. The actor was immediately let go from House of Cards, and in Ridley Scott’s All The Money in the World, he was replaced by Christopher Plummer aka Captain Von Trapp.

Even beloved feminist, actor and writer Aziz Ansari, who won awards for his sensitive portrayal of relationships and race in his hit Netflix show Master of None, has come under attack after a woman spoke out about his bad treatment of her on a date. He has apologised, and while his behaviour wasn’t quite deemed sexual assault, it was coloured with entitlement and sexual aggression. While many men 36

have likened it to a witch hunt and feel victimised, we clearly have a long way to go before we can all enjoy fully consensual, romantic and sexual relationships.

WORLDWIDE PROBLEM

While it’s shocking that anyone in the entertainment industry – especially children – were put through these dreadful ordeals, it’s not just La La Land where this happens. It’s an issue all over the world and it affects everyone. In the UK, one in five women have experienced some form of sexual violence, whether that’s in the workplace, in relationships or elsewhere.

It’s never ok, and while it’s hard, it’s necessary to talk about it so we can stop it happening.

HELPLINES For anyone affected, it’s important to remember that you’re never alone. Here are some organisations that you can reach out to.

Direct Gov – Harassment in the workplace www.gov.uk Victim Support 0808 168 9111 Scottish Women’s Aid 0800 027 1234

Times Up Sometimes it’s a bit grim talking about sexual harassment. But at the Bafta Award Ceremony, actresses made it glamorous and centre stage when they decided to don black as part of the Time’s Up movement, with many taking along an activist as their date. Using the televised event as a platform, Time’s Up aims to end workplace sexual harassment. According to Time’s Up, one in three women under 34 have been sexually harassed in the workplace. Over 70% didn’t report it. www.timesupnow.com

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GOING SOLO IN BUSINESS SWEET ROSIE

A creative flair is a positive when it comes to owning a business. Rosalind Morrison has been running her jewellery business for over 15 years and it all came from a love of creating, crafting, and a drive to be her own boss.

Being a business owner comes with hard work, but it allows you to be in complete control of your day. “You can set your own timetable. I like to get up early and crack on with the day, but it’s great having the freedom of suiting your own situation rather than being stuck in a rut,” explains Rosalind.

For some starting their own business has always been the dream, for others chats over wine with a friend encouraged them to taking the plunge. The two things entrepreneurs have in common is an idea and passion

Turning old jewellery into stunning bespoke pieces of art has elevated Rosalind’s career.

With customers from across the world, including Gok Wan, Fearne Cotton, and many more famous faces, Rosalind has proven that creative minds have what it takes to conquer the world of business. Nine to five was so last year.

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REAL-LIFE

TAILS OF TRANQUILITY

We have helped four people set up their own dog business over the years and all of them are much happier and fulfilled in their new careers

Dogs are our best friends: they’re friendly, a little kooky at times, and full of love. Laura Baillie took her love for all things four legged and opened a dog walking and day care business in Glasgow. Leaving the hustle and bustle of office life came after a friendly suggestion.

“It all happened by accident after I spent a summer looking after a friend’s dogs while they went on holiday. One evening I was sitting with a neighbour and she suggested we set up a home business for dog walking, day care and boarding,” explains Laura. “By the end of the week I had done my research, got the insurance in place and a website online. The following week we got our first customers.”

Starting a business has never been easier thanks to the internet. Getting advice and support from similar enterprises has been part of the success for Tails of Tranquillity. Joining networks catering for small business owners and dog care businesses has been a valuable support system for Laura and her team.

Having not felt the dreaded Sunday night blues for eight years, Laura knows the rewards of being a business owner, and has reaped the benefits. Laura says: “Go for it. We have helped four people set up their own dog business over the years and all of them are much happier and fulfilled in their new careers.”

Get your tail wagging with Tails of Tranquillity, www.tailsoftranquility.co.uk

After reading Nobel Peace Prize winner Professor Muhammad Yunus’ books, which advocates running a business to solve social challenges instead of making money, two budding entrepreneurs were inspired. In 2012, Josh Littlejohn and his business partner Alice Thompson opened the doors of Social Bite for the first time.

On the outside, Social Bite is a quaint café serving up a piping hot cuppa joe alongside a hearty sandwich, but it’s so much more than that: the social enterprise works to support the homeless community in Scotland with a pay it forward service: you buy a brew and pay for a meal for a homeless person. It’s simple, yet effective.

Josh says: “Initially our business plan was really simple; we would provide great food and fresh coffee, hopefully make a profit, and then distribute the money to causes we were passionate about. It wasn’t until we were approached by a homeless man looking for a job that we changed our whole business model, and decided that we would not only help feed the homeless, but employ them, too.”

Today Social Bite has five sandwich shops situated across

Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen, and provides 100,000 items of hot food and drinks per year to homeless people in need. A quarter of its employees have experienced homelessness.

Social Bite shows that opening a business doesn’t have to be all about the money – sometimes it’s about heart, too. Josh and Alice used their commitment and passion to help homeless people and now they not only have a successful business, but have attracted the attention and support of Leonardo DiCaprio, George Clooney, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, too.

You can pay it forward at any Social Bite café, find your local www.social-bite.co.uk

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FAMILY

INTO ACTION Spring is finally here and as we tentatively begin to put away our woolly hats, scarves, and mittens, it’s time to start thinking about what to get up to in the warmer weather

TIME TO PLAY

With the distraction of phones, computers, Netflix, and games, getting kids outside can be a task and a half. Did you know that nearly a third of children aged 2-15 are overweight or obese?

As this number continues to rise, it’s important to encourage kids to be active, but grown-ups don’t get off the hook either – currently 1 in 4 adults is obese.

So, lead by example and get outside!

There’s loads of ways to stay fit with your kids, from kicking a football around in the local park to joining a family friendly fitness class to heading for the great outdoors. We’ve got you covered.

BEST OF THE CITY

If you’re lucky enough to live in one of Scotland’s fine cities, you’re probably a stone’s throw away from some greenery. In Glasgow, there’s Pollok Country Park, the Botanic Gardens, and Glasgow Green and in Edinburgh, you’re practically in the country already with Holyrood r Park and the Pentland Hills on you of full also is d tlan doorstep. Sco country parks that are easy to get to k, and usually free. Beecraigs, Mugdoc all are s Park ntry and Palacerigg Cou within half hour drives of Glasgow, Edinburgh, or Stirling and are perfect places to let your wee ones loose in.

Who says you have to spend money to be fit?

APRIL SHOWERS

For all our best intentions of day trips to country parks, April showers are a very real possibility. But don’t let the rain put a dampener on your plans and hit the indoors instead! Swimming is a great option, as are family fitness classes. There are lots of leisure centres and gyms that have family friendly classes. North Lanarkshire Leisure (www.nlleisure.co.uk) hold Healthy Families classes for adults and kids to attend together. Check out their website to find a local class and best of all, most of their family classes are free if you’re a gym member.

FOR THE ADVENTUROUS

We can all agree that the best type of exercise is exercise that doesn’t feel like hard work. With that in mind, enjoy an action-packed day out at one of Scotland’s many adventure parks. Landmark Forest Adventure Park (www.landmarkpark.co.uk) is located in the Cairngorms and is bursting with activities for all the family, from Tarzan trails to climbing walls to short trails for under 5s. There’s lots to keep you and the kids entertained and you’ll end the day with happy and exhausted kids.

ASK AN EXPERT

We asked Rory Brecht in from North Lanakshire Leisur e why families staying fit tog ether is so important.

“All too often people ass ociate family time with watch ing TV together, however, this is often not particular ly sociable. Exercise is a far more interactive activity and , as well as the obvious ph ysical benefits, it can have hu ge social benefits within the fam ily unit and bring them closer together.

By regularly being physi cally active with your family, you create good habits wh ich will contribute to a life long enjoyment of fitness for both you and your children and most importantly, it’s fun!”

FIND OUT MORE For more ideas of outdoor activities in your local area check out VisitScotland www.visitscotland.com www.familylifemagazine.co.uk

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Swapping careers to become a foster carer is easier than you may think; it is also an extremely gratifying job. Foster With Edinburgh is on hand to support a career change like no other

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ecoming a foster carer may have always been on your mind, or it may have never been a career you thought possible.

Fostering is a job with a difference – it will see you guide and provide safety for children and young people.

Across Scotland, with the support of Foster With Edinburgh (www.edinburghfostering.org.uk), families welcome children of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds into their homes.

CAREER

The City of Edinburgh Council’s fostering service is on hand to provide training, support packages, and consistent placements. Being a foster carer can be a fulfilling and enjoyable career for people with an interest in caring for young people. Carol Ritchie, who has been a foster parent for over a decade, is testament to Foster With Edinburgh’s commitment to ensure foster carers are making a positive difference in the life of young people.

Carol says: “Edinburgh is an amazing council to foster for. Foster With Edinburgh has a great team: the family based care team are just so supportive and they really look strongly at their matching process.”

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industry, although she had experience teaching dance to teenagers from deprived areas. After having her second child, Carol became a foster carer, focusing on caring for teenagers.

Carol says: “It has been fab, I absolutely wouldn’t change it. Young people have taught me so much. I’ve really grown in confidence within the situations I’ve had to deal with, and it has made me a better person. I would say it has also made me look at situations in a different way.”

“It is a caring role, but it’s also quite a professional role because you’re working with lots of different, diverse people.

You’re working with a young person’s family, social work, schools, mental health teams, psychologists – you become part of a professional team.”

Having fostered nearly 25 children and young adults in her 14-year career, Carol has experienced first-hand the dedication to training and support Foster With Edinburgh provides.

TRAINING

Anyone can become a foster carer over the age of 21, regardless of religion, sexual orientation, relationship status, and even your profession, as long as you can provide a safe and nurturing

“It’s a caring role but also it is quite a professional role because you’re working with lots of different, diverse people” environment.

Fostering agencies will make sure you’re not only well-equipped for the role but also provide relevant training.

From skills to foster training, first aid, and self-regulation, Foster With Edinburgh provides multiple educational schemes for those working with babies, toddlers, young adults and/or those with a disability.

Changing to one of the most exciting and varied careers, you can be supported in providing children and young people with a welcoming, stable home environment. Carol encourages: “My advice would be to definitely go for it.

Speak to your close family and make sure they’re on board. Look into the type of fostering you want to do, whether it may be babies, toddlers or teenagers, look into it and think about it.”

GETTING SUPPORT Want to find out more about fostering? Get more information and advice from The Fostering Network at www.thefosteringnetwork.org.uk or call 0141 204 1400

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What’s on?

ENTERTAINMENT

SPRING/SUMMER 2018

From keeping the kids entertained, spending quality time with your pals or other half, there’s plenty to do over the next few months

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EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FESTIVAL

When 31 March – 15 April Where Venues across Edinburgh Europe’s largest science festival is back.

Expect interactive shows, workshops, and demonstrations. Two weeks of learning and watching explosions? Yes, please.

Info www.sciencefestival.co.uk

MILKSHAKE! LIVE THE MAGIC STORY BOOK TOUR

When 12, 13, 14 April Where Motherwell Concert Hall, Dunfermline Alhambra Theatre, Fife Community Trust Listen to your favourite tales, stories, and songs from Milkshake! friends like Noddy, Bob the Builder, and Fireman Sam. Info www.milkshake.tv

WAR HORSE

When: 18 April – 12 May Where: Festival Theatre, Edinburgh Based on the beloved Michael Morpurgo novel, you’ll never forget seeing War Horse in the theatres with larger than life puppetry and stirring songs. This one’s for 10 years and up.

Info www.edtheatres.com/warhorse

THE DOG LOVER SHOW

When: 8 and 9 September Where: Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow Scotland’s largest indoor Dog Show is a fantastic day out for all the family.

Enjoy brilliant displays from some of the most talented dogs in the UK. Meet 30 plus breeds and visit the show’s exciting features. With over 150 stands with

everything your dog could ever wish for.

Info Tickets are £8 for adults and four children can go free per paying adult. www.thedoglovershow.co.uk

GAME PLAN: BOARD GAMES REDISCOVERED

When 20 July – 4 November Where New Lanark World Heritage Site Game Plan includes some of the most iconic, enthralling and visually striking games from the V&A’s outstanding national collection of board games.

The exhibition includes hands-on interactives and more than 100 objects, featuring games from around the world, and explores the important role of design. Game on!

Info www.newlanark.org

EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL

When 26 May – 3 June Where Venues throughout Edinburgh Imagine the Fringe Festival but entirely for kids and you’ve got the Edinburgh Children’s Festival! With

comedy, theatre, and learning there’s something for all the weans here.

Info www.imaginate.org.uk/ festival

EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL

When 11-27 August Where Charlotte Square The annual Book Festival isn’t just for grown-ups – there are lots of workshops, readings, and children author meet-and-greets aimed at the wee ones. Take some time out of the hectic city to get lost in a good yarn.

Info www.edbookfest.co.uk

ELECTRIC FIELDS FESTIVAL

When 31 August-1 September Where Drumlanrig Castle, Dumfries and Galloway Only an hour from Glasgow and Edinburgh, journey deep into the woods to immerse yourself in music and entertainment at this familyfriendly festival. Expect indie rock, spoken word, and artist exhibitions.

Info www.electricfieldsfestival.com www.familylifemagazine.co.uk

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With Friends CIRCUS OF HORROR

When 18 April Where King’s Theatre, Glasgow This globe-trotting circus phenomenon is a real spectacle with bizarre acts, sensational magic, and jaw dropping acrobatics. You’ll be on the edge of your seat!

Info www.atgtickets.com

BELTANE FIRE FESTIVAL

When 30 April Where Calton Hill, Edinburgh A re-imagination of the Celtic festival Beltane will celebrate the end of winter.

Drums, fire, physical theatre with a stunning backdrop - we’ll see you there.

Info www.beltane.org

WICKED

When 8 May – 9 June Where Playhouse, Edinburgh Everyone’s favourite musical is back in Scotland. Sing along to the classic show tunes as you watch the spellbinding untold story of Oz’s witches.

Info www.atgtickets.com

XPONORTH

When 27 – 28 June Where Inverness Calling all creatives this is one festival you don’t want to miss. XpoNorth is a cross genre festival dedicated to crafts, publishing, screen, broadcast and music. Make your way along for workshops, masterclasses and conferences to get the creative ideas bubbling.

Info www.xponorth.co.uk

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE* (*SORT OF)

When 28 June – 14 July Where Tron Theatre, Edinburgh A tongue-in-cheek, all-female

adaptation of Austen’s definitive romcom with a modern twist – this is for both old and new fans of the classic novel.

Info www.tron.co.uk

TRNSMT

When 29 June – 1 July and 6 - 8 July Where Glasgow Green Taking T in the Park’s place, TRNSMT is a more urban and adult-friendly version of the other music festivals out there. This year’s line-up is a corker with Stereophonics, Liam Gallagher, and The Killers already announced.

Info www.trnsmtfest.com

EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE

When 3 - 27 August Where Venues across Edinburgh The mammoth festival has it all – dance, comedy, theatre, and music.

Hundreds of venues, thousands of shows, and millions of tickets sold every year, you’ll be spoiled rotten with choice.

Info www.edfringe.com

GLASGOW COMIC CON

When 30 June Where Glasgow Royal Concert Hall Grab your best green wig or striped cat suit to mimic the iconic Joker and his missus Harley Quinn at this year’s Comic Con. Head to the event for all things comic book related and mingle with some famous faces in the industry.

Info www.glasgowcomiccon.com

ABBA MANIA

When 11 July Where Kings Theatre, Glasgow Dig out the platforms, get on the glitter, and be transported to the ‘70s with ABBA Mania, the world’s number one ABBA tribute production. You’ll be dancing and singing down the aisles.

Mamma mia!

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F�r couples A PLAY, A PIE AND A PINT SPRING SEASON

When 1 March – 2 June Where Oran Mor, Glasgow Got time to kill on your lunchbreak?

Head to the Oran Mor for a play, a pie, and, you guessed it, a pint. The Spring Season is running original theatre almost every afternoon.

Info www.playpiepint.com

TOTO

When 8 April Where SEC Armadillo Glasgow The American giants are in Glasgow for one night only. Shimmy and sing along to all your favourite belters. It’s gonna take a lot to drag us away from the SEC. Info www.ticketmaster.co.uk

TIM VINE: SUNSET MILK IDIOT

When 24 May Where The Queen’s Hall Edinburgh Everyone’s favourite funny man is back with a new show. Expect equal measures of sweetness and hilarity from this veteran British comic.

Info www.axs.com/uk

EDINBURGH CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL

When 25 - 27 May Where Biscuit Factory, Leith Bottoms up! The Craft Beer Festival is bringing world-class brewers, chefs, and musicians to the Biscuit Factory.

Buy a ticket and you can sample as much as you like – we’ll cheers to that!

Info www.edinburghcraft beerfestival.co.uk

SPRING FLING

When 26 – 28 May Where Dumfries and Galloway Bring even more colour to your summer months with Spring Fling, a vibrant and buzzing creative hub filled with artists and makers from across the world. Get behind the artistic practice to find out how your favourite paintings and crafts are made.

Info www.spring-fling.co.uk

FYNEFEST

When 1 - 3 June Where Cairndow, Argyll Escape to the countryside for a weekend of beer, food, and music on the Fyne Ales brewery estate. This chilled out festival is becoming a fast favourite in Scotland. Best of all? Dogs are very welcome.

Info www.fynefest.com

EDINBURGH JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL

When 13 - 22 July Where Venues across Edinburgh All the best jazz musicians from around the world will be descending on Edinburgh for this annual staple.

Listen to the most experimental and

exciting music out there and dance the blues away.

Info www.edinburghjazzfestival.com

THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO

When 3 - 25 August Where Edinburgh Castle Expect bagpipes, drums, dancers, and kilts a-plenty. The Tattoo is the perfect way to end a day at the Fringe Festival especially if you’re hitting the town afterwards.

Info www.edintattoo.co.uk/tickets

THE ISLAY FESTIVAL OF MUSIC AND MALT (FÈIS ÌLE)

When 25 May – 2 June Where Across the Isle of Islay There’s nothing better than a weekend away on a Scottish island filled with music and whisky. Head along to one of the famous Islay distilleries for a tour before enjoying a dram and throw some moves at the ceilidh.

Info www.islay festival.com

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orridge is the food that fuels Scotland.

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a return ticket for four on any route with

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There’s plenty of activities on board the ferry to keep the whole family entertained, including a cinema showing the latest releases, a children’s play area with a selection of toys and games, along with a television featuring cartoons and children’s programming.

Out on deck you’ll have the chance to spot some of the islands’ stunning birdlife, with species including puffins and razorbills soaring on the wave contours alongside the vessel and nesting on the magnificent cliffs and sea stacks. The Old Man of Hoy, Orkney’s famous sea stack, can be seen while sailing past on MV Hamnavoe between Scrabster in the Highlands and Stromness in Orkney.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS Package includes return travel on any route for four passengers including car and four berth cabin with NorthLink Ferries until 30 June 2019. Cabins are available on overnight sailings only. The prize is subject to availability, non-transferrable or refundable and no cash alternative will be offered. The winner will be chosen at random. Upgrades are available upon request. If you do not wish to receive further information from NorthLink Ferries, write OPT OUT on your entry.

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