East Neuk Edition Nov/Dec 2012 by Liza Reekie

East Neuk Edition November/December 2012 Issue

S CO T T I S H N A T I ON A L BL ªª D T RA N S F U S I O N S ERV I CE EA S T O F S CO T L A N D BL ªª D T RA N S F U S I O N CEN T RE

Please Give Blood!! With only 5% of Scots donating, you are already very special! We want you to stay special!

We will be visiting Town Hall, St Monans

Monday 17th December 3.00pm – 8.00pm We look forward to welcoming you!! www.scotblood.co.uk 2

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Welcome... to the

November/December issue. As the last issue went to print the London Paralympics were about to start - Some of the performances which on the face of it looked impossible were truly amazing and awe inspiring. Give Blood - there is a donor session in St Monans on Monday 17th December see page 2 for more details. Ardross Farm Shop have a “Taste of Christmas Day” on Sunday 4th November, see page 5 for more details. Be sure to enter this months competitions - see opposite, to win a pair of tickets to the opening night of Chicago The Musical at the Alhambra Theatre in Dunfermline. Also enter the draw to win a pair of tickets to the Oasis Tribute night on 24th November at Cellardyke Town Hall, see page 33 for more details. Editor & Publisher: Liza Reekie Tel: 01333 313941 Email: email@eastneuk-edition.co.uk Web: http://eastneuk-edition.co.uk Address: East Neuk Edition, 9 New Grange Crescent, Pittenweem, KY10 2QX

Find the 5 Boats To win name the advertisers in which the 5 boats appear.

Post answers to the address below left or email to boat@eastneuk-edition.co.uk. Closing date 26th November 2012 First correct entry drawn wins the prize, 2 Tickets to the opening night of Chicago at the Alhambra Theatre on Monday 10th December

Last months winner: A Grieve

Contents

25 - Alhambra Theatre 27 - Gadgets 4 - Competition 31 - Book Reviews 7 - Edna & Mr P 32 - Give Blood History 8 - Recipe 36 - Fly Lady 13 - Complementary 38 - Christmas Decor Therapies 40 - Crossword 17 - Travel - China 42 - Club Focus 19 - Gardening 45 - Community News 23 - Beauty Treatments 46 - Index

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BOOK LAUNCH Donations Donations to to East East Neuk Neuk Wheelchair Wheelchair Appeal Appeal

The The Tales Tales Will Will Have Have You You Laughing Laughing Out Out Loud Loud

The Mobility Tales of Edna & Mr P ISBN 978-0-9574271-0-5 Available from C C Mobility 21 High Street East, Anstruther. Tel 01333 313932 Order online www.fb.com/EdnaAndMrP

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Edna and Mr P …… The Compendium Edition C C Mobility and The East Neuk Edition have put their heads together and have produced a compila tion of mos t of the articles about Edna and Mr P that have appeared over the past 5 years or so.

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Please support this most These introduce a range of disability worthwhile equipment in a light hearted way. A great cause and have many readers have said how much they a laugh at the have enjoyed following the trials and same time! tribulations of our dotty old pals. Who knows East Neuk Edition and C C Mobility have what will come jointly paid all the costs in producing and next…….. maybe EDNA & MR P the publishing this little book and are looking Movie…. or EDNA DOES DALLAS….. what for donations to buy a copy. Just donate about EDNA the MUSICAL! - see how she’s what you wish. ALL the proceeds will go dropped Mr P since she became famous! to Eleanor Bowman’s East Neuk Wheelchair Appeal. In the wee book there are acknowledgements and support from a number of celebrities and personalities including Eleanor and Edith Bowman (Radio 1 DJ and TV Presenter), Dave MacDonald (below the knee amputee), Sir Alex Ferguson (a long term supporter of the Wheelchair Appeal and a football manager!) and that well known comedian and presenter Andy Cameron! The book is being launched at the annual Wheelchair Appeal Dinner at the “Craw’s Nest” on 21st October and will be available at a number of good outlets thereafter. Also available at C C Mobility’s shop in Anstruther

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Seasonal Recipe These delightful mini fruit and nut topped cakes are perfect for giving as a festive foodie present. Simply wrap in clear cellophane and tie with gold ribbon or place in small gift boxes.

Preheat the oven to 150C/300F/gas 2. Grease and line the base and sides of a 20cm square cake tin with a double thickness of greased, greaseproof paper.

Place the butter and sugar in a large bowl and cream together until pale and fluffy. Gradually beat in the eggs. Sift together the flour and spices then fold into the creamed mixture. Fold in the lemon zest, dried fruit, glace cherries and nuts and mix thoroughly.

Spoon the mixture into the prepared cake tin and smooth the surface. Use the back of a metal spoon to make a slight dip in the centre (this will help to give an even rise). Bake in the preheated oven for 3¼ 3 ½ hours or until firm to the touch and a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. Leave to cool in the tin.

When the cake is completely cold, use a sharp knife to cut it into 9 smaller square cakes. Brush the sides of each cake with a little apricot jam. Divide the marzipan into 9 pieces. Dust a surface lightly with icing sugar and roll each piece out to a strip long enough to go around each cake. Wrap the strips around the cakes pinching the ends together to seal. Top each cake with a selection of cherries, nuts and apricots. Tie a ribbon around each cake if liked.

Mini Christmas Cakes FOR THE CAKE • 250g butter, softened • 250g dark muscovado sugar • 4 medium eggs, beaten • 350g plain flour • 2 tsp ground mixed spice • ½ tsp ground cinnamon • ½ tsp ground cloves • Finely grated zest of 1 lemon • 800g mixed dried fruit • 100g glace cherries, rinsed, dried and chopped • 100g chopped mixed nuts FOR THE DECORATION • 750g marzipan • Icing sugar, for dusting • 4 tbsp apricot jam, warmed and sieved • Mixed coloured glace cherries, walnut halves, Brazil nuts and chopped dried apricots

Makes 9 Ready in 4 hours (plus cooling)

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Complementary Therapy Choosing the right therapy With such an array of complementary therapies on offer, it can be difficult to know which one might best suit your particular ailment or condition. Here's a low-down on some of the most popular therapies and the kinds of conditions they can help: Acupuncture Acupuncture uses the insertion of fine needles into particular points in the skin. Where the needles are placed will depend on your condition. Acupuncturists believe that stimulating these points can correct imbalances in the flow of Qi or energy (see also Traditional Chinese Medicine below). Good for: pain relief (it is sometimes used post-surgery), menstrual and menopausal problems, tendonitis, urinary problems, sports injuries.

Chiropractic Chiropractors work to correct dysfunction in the joints and muscles and work particularly on the spinal column, where problems such as neck and back pain can originate. Through manual treatments, such as spinal manipulation and adjustment, it can treat and help to prevent mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Good for: headaches, lower back pain, neck pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, Scoliosis, stress.

Homeopathy Homeopathy uses highly diluted substances - usually given in tablet form - which help to trigger the body's own natural system of healing. Based

on the principle of treating 'like with like', the tablets contain minute amounts of substances, which in large doses would trigger a reaction, but in minute doses actually help to alleviate the condition. Good for: allergies, upper respiratory tract infections, bronchitis, hay fever, premenstrual syndrome, sinusitis.

Naturopathy Naturopathy uses a combination of natural therapies to help the body to heal itself. Therapies include diet, hydrotherapy, osteopathy, herbalism, homeopathy and exercise, which can all help the body to cleanse itself of toxins and alleviate stress. Good for: chronic and acute conditions, such as digestive problems, chronic fatigue, hormonal problems, anxiety.

Osteopathy Osteopathy is almost considered mainstream these days and you can often be treated on the NHS. Working on the bones, joints and muscles, osteopathy uses manipulation, massage and lightmovements to holistically re-balance physical,mental and emotional problems. Good for: back pain, pregnancy-related problems, sports injuries.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) TCM works on the belief that illness is caused by disharmony (or dis-ease) in the body due to an imbalance of the flow of Qi or energy. Qi is made up of two forces, yin and yang and when one of these forces dominates, then illness occurs. A combination of Chinese herbs and acupuncture is usually used. Good for: asthma and chest conditions, skin conditions such as eczema and rosacea.

What to expect from a consultation During the first consultation with your therapist you will be asked a lot of questions about your overall health, not just about your particular condition. This is because complementary therapists look at the body as a whole, not just one part of it. Expect to answer questions about your habits, diet, medical background and family health, as your therapist will need a full picture before they can decide on how to treat you. Remember to always consult your GP about your condition and don't stop taking any prescribed medicine without discussing it with your GP first.

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Travel

China

Did you know that in 2012 the Great Wall of China more than doubled its length? After a five year survey by state archaeologists, it is now estimated to be over 20,000 km, and rising. O nly 8% is reasonably well preserved but it is still considered the largest man-made structure on earth. So, can yo u really see it from space? Unlikely, since even the first Chinese astronaut could not confirm it. Yet, steeped in 2000 years of history and a UNESCO herit age site, the Great Wall fires up the imagination with images of invading hordes and br ave soldiers fighting for emperor and country. It all started with disjointed earth defences built by warlords. When the first emperor unified China aro und 200 BC, all he had to do to protect his borders was connect the existing sections. Extended over time, eroded, destroyed and strengthened, much of what we see today dates back to the Ming dyn asty who came to power in the 14th century, conscripting a hu ge labour force to build and rebuild with stone and brick. Their successors, the Manchus, did not need to breach the wall. By 1644, the peasants were starving and the gates opened by rebels. As discontinuous today as it was in the past, the wall includes natural defences such as deep gorges and cliffs alongside man-made fortifica-

tions, over 800 of them, horn ring, eagle flying belly though not all visible or acces- up, the names of defences sible, in the Beijing province send shivers down your spine. alone. Only the brave attempt the Most visitors head for the long climb to access the wall Badalin g section but north most visitors take the cable east of the capital, Mutianyu is car and save their energy for quieter and just as spectacuthe top. A wise move, for up lar, at the end of a scenic there it’s a rollercoaster of a 70km drive through lush trek, all steep steps and slipcountryside sprinkled with pery slopes. Yet gazing up to farmhouses, meadows and the pass and the highest orchards. Wild flowers line the tower, etched into a pure blue road, all purple and go ld, and sky, you feel on top of the weeping willows dip their world. The sun beats down, roots in natural springs. When the shade is scarce but the the mountains begin to rise, views are fabulous; rugged higher, closer, excitement mountains bristling like a grows with every bend of the dragon’s bac k, shadows road. In the grand scheme of creeping across the slopes, things, Mutian yu is merely a precipitous cliffs and spring dot but beautifully restored; blossom on the trees. Now snaking up and down on a and then, a gust of wind vertiginous ridge, it takes your sweeps over the ancient breath away. stones and you can almost hear the clicking of armour Here the wall is rather special, and voices from a distant past. reaching nearly eight metres in places, up to five metres Far below, the tourist stalls across the top, with unusual beckon with cool drin ks, potperpendicular extensions, 22 tery and Great Wall souvenirs, towers, spaced every 100 me- but on the ridge, there are no tres or so, a triple-towered distractions, just an unforgetgate and crenulat ions on the table panor ama and 2000 inner and outer parapets so years of Chinese history. arrows could be shot in both By So lan ge Hand o directions. Arrow’s nock, bull’s

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Leaves Are you surrounded, engulfed and swamped with huge qua ntities of fallen leaves? Whether they come from trees in your own garden or from a neighbour’s, the deluge of leaves that falls at this time of year is often enough to make even the most level headed, tree-loving gardener eye up a chainsaw. I still recall (with a good degree of fondness) my previous house; surrounded by trees, in the winter it was quite light, in summer it was dark because of the leaves on the trees, and in the a utumn, it was under an almost impenetrable carpet of fallen leaves. So what can you do if your trees and those of neighbouring properties are curren tly covering your garden? Rather than letting them drive y ou to distraction, turn them in to gardeners’ gold: leafmould. If you are after a comp letely environmenta lly friendly and very effective soil conditioner or mulching material, leafmould is the answer. In environmental terms it’s great as h omemade leafmould doesn’t need transporting around the country as many materials d o. Leafmould means wheelbarrow ya rds, not a ir miles !

‘cage’. The stakes will need to be ab out 1.5m (5ft) long so that they can be driven in really well, to a depth of 1-2ft, leaving 3-4ft above ground. Then attach some galvanized chicken wire to the stakes to create the sides of the cage and cra m the cage full of leaves - if they are mois t, so much the better, however if not, add a watering can of water to the heap of leaves, pouring some in after each six inches or s o of leaves. If you want to speed up the process you could add a leafmould activator (available from garden centres and some ma il order catalogues and websites). If you have the space, make Most deciduous leaves rot yourself a leafmould cage. down well, with those f rom Simply drive four trea ted oak and beech trees being softwood stakes into the the best. But those which ground, each stake ma rkfall from f ruit trees, garden ing out one corner of the shrubs and climbers and

indeed most deciduous trees work well too. When you collect up the leaves, try to avoid including too many twigs or evergreen leaves as these take much longer to rot down than deciduous leaves. Tough, leathery leaves such as those from sycamore, hors e chestnut and plane are als o best avoided. Most of us collect leaves using a spring-tined rake and although this may not be the quickest method, it d oes allow you to av oid some materials more easily. A leaf sucker or a leaf blower will speed things up massively but will of ten mean y ou end up with more debris su ch as twigs and stones. If the leaves falling on your lawn are a wide-ranging assortment, then one of

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the best ways to dea l with this is to use the lawn mower rather than a rake or special mach ine – just mow the la wn with the leaves on it. The collection bag on the mower will then be full of a b rilliant mix of chopped leaves and even the slower-to-rot-down types will rot speedily as theyhave been chopped up quite finely. Mixed with the lush, high-nitrogen grass clippings, the whole process is sped up. If space, time or money are short then you can als o make leafmould in a bin liner or bin bag. Choose a

good quality bin liner and cram it full of leaves, again adding water and/or activator if you wish. Then stab a few holes in the bag with a garden fork, loosely fold over the top of the bag and weigh it d own with a brick. Bin liners full of leaves are certa inly not an attra ctive feature, but can be hidden anywhere that you have the space, such as the shed, garage or greenhouse. Whichever method you use, you should have a useable product in 12-18 months, but leave it a bit longer and it will be even better. Leaf mould will help

to improve the moistureretaining capacity of a light, sandy soil and help to increase the aeration and drainage of a heavy clay soil. It als o makes wonderful mulch that can be used on flower beds and borders, the vegetable p lot, around trees and shrubs and around all your fruit as well. It’s not of ten you get something for n othing, is it? S o take advantage of a ll those leaves while you can. . Visit Pi ppa’s website www.pippagreenwood.com, sign up for her newsletter and receive a free ebook on organic gardening.

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Beauty Treatments At Jennifer's we are constantly updating our skills with new and exciting training. When it comes to Christmas this year you can rely on us to have you looking amazing! When it gets colder we put on more layers and forget about the skin underneath. Suddenly it's party season and the skin is on view again. Don't worry! Jennifer's will save the day with all the body treatments you need.

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Spotlight on

Alhambra Theatre

For the first time ever, Chicago the Musical comes to the Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline, running from 10th until 15th December 2012, starring Ali Bastian as Roxie Hart. “Murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery and treachery…all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts”…so begins the international award winning musical, CHICAGO. Based on real life events back in the roaring 1920s, nightclub singer Roxie Hart shoots her lover and along with Cell Block rival, doublemurderess Velma Kelly, they fight to keep from death row with the help of smooth talking lawyer, Billy Flynn. Created by the musical theatre talents of John Kander, Fred Ebb and legendary choreographer Bob Fosse, CHICAGO’s sexy, sassy

score includes “All That Jazz” and “Razzle Dazzle”. With 6 Tony, 2 Olivier, 1 Grammy, 2 Bafta and 6 Academy Awards, CHICAGO truly is “The sharpest, slickest show on the block” - The Times. A nightclub singer, a doublemurderess, a smooth-talking lawyer and a cell block of sin: it would be a crime to miss it. Ali Bastian has been a regular fixture on British TV screens for over nine years, having played the long-running roles of Becca in Hollyoaks and Sally Armstrong in The Bill. More recently,

Ali took part in the 2009 series of BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing where she reached the semifinals. Theatre credits include Helen in the UK Tour of Verdict, Burn the Floor at the Shaftesbury Theatre and the UK Tour of Strictly Live 2010. Alhambra Theatre box office open 9am - 4pm Tel 01383 740384. www.alhambradunfermline.com

Win a pair of tickets to the opening night of Chicago The Musical See competition on page 4

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The Best GiftsGadget ForFans Buying Ch ristmas presents for gadget fans can be difficult, because they don’t tend to wait for special occasions to splash out - but before you reach for the stand-by option of perfume or socks, it’s worth thinking laterally. The answer to the question “what do you buy for the person who has everything?” is often “accessories”. This doesn’t necessarily mean brightly coloured cases or novelty items that plug into laptops’ USB ports, although of course there are plenty of those to choose from; novelty USB items are this decade’s equivalent of hilarious musical socks, and best avoided. In many cases accessories can make gadgets even more useful. Take the Eye-Fi Connect memory card, for example: it’s a camera memory card with built-in Wi-Fi, so it turns any camera into a connected one for instant uploading. It’s not as expensive as you might expect - at the time of writing a 4GB Eye-Fi Connect X2 is £32.25 on Amazon - and it will genuinely delight any camera fan. Just make sure it’ll fit: EyeFi cards are designed to fit in SDHC slots, which you’ll find in most but not all modern cameras. Another camera favourite is the Gorillapod, an innovative camera tripod that can hang on to almost anything. It’s available for everything from smartphones to enormous digital SLRs, and prices start at around £10. Unlike traditional tripods it doesn’t need to sit on the ground: you can wrap it around lampposts and tree

branches, hang it from tables or put it on your head. There are no shortage of useful accessories for iPads, and one of the best is Logitech’s Ultrathin Keyboard (around £75), which essentially turns an iPad into a small laptop. If you’d rather spend a little less, there are tablet styluses for writing notes and drawing for as little as £6.30 (Griffin’s Apple iPad Stylus), rising to around £22 for the Pogo Sketch Pro. Such styluses work not just on iPads, but any touchscreen device including rival tablets and smartphones. As you’ve probably noticed in the shop, Apple owners are particularly well served by accessories: you can’t wander round the supermarket without tripping over a pile of iPhone alarm clocks and speaker docks. Such items make great presents, but be careful which ones you buy: with the arrival of the iPhone 5 in September, Apple dumped its existing dock connector in favour of a smaller connector called Lightning. Accessories designed for the

iPhone 4 and earlier will still work, but they’ll need an expensive adapter for the iPhone 5, updated iPods and updated iPads - and in some cases the cost of the adapter may be more than the cost of the accessory. It’s definitely worth checking which version the person has before spending any money - advice that also applies to very useful multi-device chargers such as the Bluelounge Refresh (£69.99), which can charge multiple gadgets simultaneously. If you’re still stuck for ideas, there’s always the famous answer to the present for someone who has everything: a box for them to put it all in. Rather than a box we’d recommend a bag, and we particularly like the Unit Portables bags (£59.99 from Muazo.co.uk): while they’re designed to accommodate gadgets, chargers and their accessories, they’re smart, stylish and available in a range of eyecatching colours .

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Christmas Goes Crackers If y ou’ r e f e d up w ith y our Un cle Jack’ s unf un n y on eline r s t his Ch rist m as, wh y n ot r e tr e at t o a quie t corn e r an d f in d a bit of com ic r elief aw ay f r om th e r e lative s. F r om classic cat s t o de pr e sse d r abbit s, w e h ave en ou gh C h rist m as ch e e r t o ke e p y ou laugh in g w e ll int o th e Ne w Y e ar. The Far Side Galler y 1 By Gary Larson If there’s any doubt that Gary Larson is some kind of comic genius, it was dispelled when they built a museum in San Francisco and filled it with his cartoons. Seeing the world through Larson’s eyes is viewing it through a pair of Dame Edna-style glasses. He finds the funny in the ordinary and I guarantee you’ll never look at cows and chickens in quite the same way again. The Far Side books can be passed from grandparents to parents to children and all will be equally tickled by Larson’s humour. Simon’s Cat Vs. The World! Simon Tofield Not since Garfield has a cartoon cat so captured the nation’s heart. Simon’s cat spends his days terrorising and tormenting his long-suffering owner but this time, it’s the puss that’s under threat. With a new kitten on the scene, Simon’s Cat is facing a power-struggle of a magnitude he’s never known before. Forget fighting dead flies…this time it’s war. Life-long cat fan Tofield has had years

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The History of the Blood Transfusion Service It was in 1628 that the leading physician of his day, William Harvey, first demonstrated that blood circulates round the body. Using equipment developed by Harvey, Sir Christopher Wren, better known as an architect, was the first man to inject fluids into the blood of animals 29 years later.

blood would last longer if put a blood bank in 1938 and the in a fridge. first plasma processing centre in 1943, all based in the The first record of blood do- Edinburgh hospital. nation was by the British Red Cross who volunteered in The first nationally organised 1921 and in effect created transfusion service in Scotthe first voluntary blood ser- land can be traced to the first vice. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t long before meeting of the Scottish Nablood donation became a tional Blood Transfusion Aswell-known process and by sociation (SNTA) in 1941. The 1937 both America and Brit- SNBTA was responsible for By 1666, while London ain had set up their first the management of SNBTS burned, Richard Lower carblood bank. The timing was until the NHS reorganisation ried out the first successful fortunate, for another world of 1974. blood transfusion between war was just around the cortwo animals. But taboos and ner. SNBTS continues to this day lack of knowledge meant to represent the interests of that it was another 150 years During the war, blood dona- blood donors in Scotland and before blood transfusion tion played a major role in works within NHS Scotland between humans began. A saving the lives of soldiers to provide the best care for Dr James Blundell used trans- and civilians. Blood centres patients and donors in Scotfusions when mothers haem- were set up across Britain land. orrhaged after childbirth. and people were encouraged to do their bit for their counEven then, all these early try and give blood. experiments and uses of blood transfusion were met The Edinburgh Register as a blood donor with disastrous results and Royal Infirmary www.scotblood.co.uk/register no one could figure out why. played a major role Call 0845 90 90 999 It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t until the beginning in the developof the 20th century that Dr ment of blood Text "Blood" to 61611 Karl Landsteiner discovered transfusion and that not all blood was the donation in the Next Donor Session same, identifying four main run up to and durat St Monans, Town Hall groups; A, B, AB and O. This ing the Second break through was made just World War. The Monday 17th December in time for the Great War first Blood Transfu3pm - 8pm when blood was used to save sion Service was the lives of soldiers. It was established there also discovered that the in 1930, followed by 32

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Marla Cilley

The Fly Lady Did you ever just wonder why you are here and what it is you are supposed to be doing with your life. Whe n I was a child I never knew what I wanted to be when I grew up. Even as a young mother I did not have a clue about who I was and what I really wanted. My life was so busy that I barely had time to breathe much less think about what was next for me. This busy life is another f orm of clutter that keeps us from pursuing anything. How can we stop this vicious cy cle and find out who we are and what we want.

this? I didn’t or couldn’t even go to these places in my mind. Even in my wildest dreams these things never occurred to me. My mind was so full with just trying keep my head above water; how could I step out of my comfort zone to d o anything more than I was.

are supposed to go or your other choice is no choice. You don’t have to do anything; you don’t have time to put your sails up; so you do nothing and sit dead in the water.

Isn’t that how we feel inside anyway; a dead unfulfilled useless going through the What I have realized is that It was only when I got rid of motions daily existence. we all have desires but we the stress from a cluttered This is such a sad way to live don’t know how to take the chaotic life that I could hear because we know there is babysteps to achieve what what was being put in my something else out there we want. When I think head. My sweet darling calls but we don’t have a clue about how I can help you them God Breezes. He told how to put up our sails to discover your dreams; I go me about these breezes on try to capture the God back to what has happened our very first date. I will Breeze. in my life. My desire is to never forget how he dehelp you find the peace that scribed them to me. Imag- These words are going to I have and how I discovered ine that God is that picture help you find the strength who I am. You can do this you have seen of that ole to pull up your sails and find too. north wind and that you are your direction. If I could do sitting in a tiny boat on a this then you can too. All it If you had told me several still water. Now think about takes is a willingness to FLY! years ago that I would bethat old gentleman puffing Finally Love yourself. come a writer, mentor, out his cheeks to blow a For more help getting rid of your county commissioner or a breeze in the direction of CHAOS, check out her website and join her free mentoring group at business woman; I would your little boat. You get to www.FlyLady.net or her book, Sink have told you that you were choose if y ou are going to Reflections published by Random House and her New York Times Best crazy because I didn’t have harness that breeze or not. Selling book, Body Clutter published time to do any of these It is up to y ou to put up by Simon and Schuster. Copyright Marla Cilley Used by permission things. Who me? Who am I your sails and allow the wise 2012 in this publication. to even think about any of wind to take you where you 36

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Have your festive decorations lost the ir spark le? Katherine Sorrell has some ideas to bring back your home’s Christmas cheer. Make some decorations Home-made Christmas decorations can be as elaborate or simple as you wish. Multi-coloured paper chains are the ultimate in Graphite Christmas tree, paper decoration s, stockfamily favourites, as are ings an d cotton string light s, al l Living in Store, cutwork paper stars and clove01628 478767 www.liv ingin store.com studded oranges. How about pom pom snowmen, peg-doll mantelpiece or along the side of angels or glitter-covered pine the staircase. cones? Or mini stocking shapes cut out of felt and ginger biscuits Create displays Nothing says Christmas like to hang from the tree? It’s all great fun and will create happy poinsettias in pots, scented candles on the mantelpiece and Dress the tree memories for years to come. ivy, holly and mistletoe draped Start by winding it with lights, Wrap your presents over every available surface. making sure they’re evenly Transform present-wrapping distributed. Next, drape your Now’s the time to dig out that from a chore to a pleasure by garlands, again aiming for special table runner and your taking a little extra time and evenness and an impression of best crockery, glassware and generosity without overloading trouble. When they’re piled cutlery for an eye-catching table under the tree they will look so display, finished off with a dish, the tree. On small or slim trees, much better if they’re colouruse slender garlands; on larger tray or platter filled with coordinated and criss-crossed trees use heavier, fancier greenery, candles and other with ribbons and bows. Even garlands. Last, hang your festive decorations. By Katherine Sorrell ornaments, with the largest first, brown paper or newsprint looks lovely if adorned with a homefilling in around them with smaller ones. Place some nearer made label, while sequins, feathers, glitter, stamped the trunk for a sense of depth designs and wired beads can all and interest. provide additional allure. Look after your tree Hang a wreath Sort out your cards Buy a tree that’s as fresh as For some, the making of a family It pays to establish a system as possible. As soon as possible, cut wreath using foraged leaves, half an inch off the bottom of the flowers, seeds, nuts and fruit is a soon as the cards start arriving. Clear a shelf or two, and arrange trunk, to help it absorb water. significant part of the holiday them close together, large at the Trim away low-down or interior season. Alternatively, readybranches that you don’t need. made examples are available in back and small at the front, in Put the tree in a stand that can neat rows. Smaller cards can be any style imaginable, from hold plenty of water, and never tucked around a mirror or classic to contemporary, heartlet it run out. Avoid standing the picture frame. An alternative is to shaped or circular, small or large, tree in a sunny window or near a staple them to ribbons utterly simple or lavish and radiator. (weighted by a bauble or pine complex. cone) to hang in rows from a Choose a theme Choosing a theme brings unity to the overall look. It should suit your house and the way your family celebrates the festive season, whether laid-back and relaxed, sophisticated or formal. For some, that might mean a traditional, living fir tree and a colour theme of red, green and gold. For others, a kitsch fake tree with fluorescent ornaments; or perhaps a minimal, modern style with pure silver and glass.

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It’s FREE to include details of your event on this page call 01333 313941 or email news@eastneuk-edition.co.uk If you miss the deadline for publication in the magazine, still let us know as we can include it in the “What’s On” page of the website www.eastneuk-edition.co.uk Cellardyke & Kilrenny Men’s Assoc. Meets every Thursday beginning 13th September to 21st March at 7pm in Cellardyke Church Hall and is open to all men in the area. With c arpet bowling, speakers and the occ asional social evening. Come along for good company and an enjoyable evening. Contact Alec Govan Tel 01333 313706 for more information. CAMBO EVENTS Visit www.camboestate.com o r call 01333 450054 for more event details. Christmas Fair Sunday 18 November, 11am - 4pm Food, cr afts, gifts, seasonal music & entertainment. Admission £1, children free. In support of Gardening Leave www.gardeningleave.org which provides horticultural therapy fo r service and ex service personnel. East Neuk Kids After School Club At the Erskine Hall, Anstruther . Term time 3pm to 6pm and holidays 8.30am to 6pm. For children P1 to P7. Enquiries 312735 or East Neuk Centre. CRAIL FOLK CLUB Crail Town Hall - 8pm Nov 8th - Sarah McQuaid "Compelling, magical, expressive, and gentle". A few words used to describe Sarah 's voice £6 Nov 22nd - Broom Bezzums Two talented multi-instrumentalists and singers with a strong sense of real folk music £6 Dec 13th - Christmas Party Visit www.crailfolkclub.org.uk or call Bernie on 451126 for more details. EAST NEUK ART CLUB Old and new members warmly welcomed. Anyone interested in joining can contact the secretary for more details Tel. 01334 880 332 or email seagates@tiscali.co.uk Give Blood - Monday 17th December At St Monans Town Hall 3pm - 8pm. Ladies Night Saturday 16 November Fundraising night for East Neuk Playgroup & Pre-school Nursery at Erskine Hall, Anstruther. Fo r more details email eastneukplaygroup@hotmail.co.uk

Patchwork & Quilting Group Meet from 7 - 9pm on Wednesday evenings in Anstruther Wester Town Hall. Details from Christine Keay 310579 Carnbee Literary and Social Union Friday 9 November - Whist and Domino Drive, Arncroach Church Hall At 7 p .m. All welcome. Anstruther ImprovementsAssociation The new series of “Anster Nichts” continue on Thursday 15th November With a talk titled - The V&A at Dundee: Making It Happen by Philip Long who is the Director of The V& A at Dundee and an Honorary Professor of History at the University of Dundee. The V&A is known as the world’s greatest museum of art and design and now it’s h appening at Dundee. The Director’s talk will provide an insight into this development. It takes place at 7.30pm in Anstruther Wester Town Hall Members and non-members are welcome to attend. More details available from Christine Keay 01333 310579 or Elizabeth Gordon 301674. See website www.anstrutherimprovements.org/ events.php Botanic Gardens St Andrews Thursday 6 December 10am to 12:30pm - Christmas Decoration £15.00. Create your own Christmas (or other occasion) decoration using foliage from the Botanic Garden. Further details at www .st-and rewsbotanic.org or tel 01334 476452 Anstruther Philharmonic Society Saturday 1st December, 7pm The annual Christmas Concert takes place at Cellardyke Parish Church. ARDROSS FARM SHOP Sunday 4th November 11am - 4pm Taste of Ch ristmas event - see adver t on page 5 for more details. Elie Bonfire & Fire Works Display Saturday 3rd November, 6pm Annual bonfire and fireworks display to which all are invited at Ruby B ay, Elie. Organised by the Elie Fay re Day Group. Anstruther Rotary Christmas Post Runs from 11 - 20 December, 20p per card– see page 28 for collection points.

East Neuk Open Studios 3rd & 4th November and 10th & 11th November , 10.30 - 6.30pm More than 30 artists invite you to visit them in their studios. Paintings, drawings, prints, ceramics, etchings, illustrations, jewellery, weaving, textile art. http://www .eastneukopenstudios.org/ East Neuk Dook 2012 Wednesday 26 December , 1pm A bunch of b rave people will jump/dive 'bomb' into Anstru ther Harbour and swim across the harbour mouth, come along and support them. This year fund raising is for SSAFA & Help for Heroes For more details check out the facebook page http://www .facebook.com/p ages/EastNeuk-Dook/183288758367312 Christmas Shopping Evening Friday 16th November, 7.15pm St Monans Church Hall . Fundr aising event for The Ashleigh Montador Dance Academy Competition Crew. Local retailers selling a range of merchandise, alongside teas, coffees, home baking and raffle. All Welcome. East Neuk Wheelchair Appeal Events Halloween Disco - 3rd November Fancy Dress Disco at Cellardyke Town Hall at 9pm. Tickets £5. Oasis & Stone Roses Tribute Bands Saturday 24 November 9pm. Featur ing Definitely Mightbe and Adored at Cellardyke Town Hall, Tickets £15. In aid of East Neuk Wheelchair Appeal & PSP. Enter the dr aw to win a pair of tickets see page 33. Festive Disco - 28th December At the C raw ’s Nest, Tic kets £12. Tickets available from Station Buffet & Larachmhor . Call Alex on 7903523004 . Quick Crossword Solution (P40) Across: 1 Decade, 4 Phot os, 9 Platea u, 10 Label, 11 Rhyme , 12 Cho ices, 13 Destructio n, 18 Chemist , 20 Ideal, 22 Ruins, 23 Opposed , 24 De gree, 25 Adult s. Down: 1 Depart, 2 Crazy, 3 Deepest , 5 He llo, 6 Tobacco, 7 S pla sh, 8 Pu nctuation , 14 Evenin g, 15 Tripped, 16 Scared, 17 Slide s, 19 Is sue, 21 Ease l.

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