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Welcome to the Summer 2016 Issue of The Edition - St Andrews & The East Neuk Local Community Magazine.

After the lovely spell of weather at the end of May, I thought summer had arrived but clearly it hasn’t. I guess It’s the same as last year when I resorted to putting the heating back on June. Hopefully July & August will bring with them some lovely warm weather to look forward to.

There’s a number of local events taking place over the next few months, be sure to check them out: St Andrews Harbour Gala - Saturday 23 July. Crail Festival - 20-30 July. St Andrews Highland Games - Sunday 31 July. Lammas Market 5-9 August & Pittenweem Arts Festival - 6-14 August.

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4 - Competition - Facebook Win £25 6 - Spotlight On - Hot House Yoga 8 - Cake & Bake - Chocolate Mousse Brownies 10 - Book Review - Summer Reads 13 - Crail Festival 14 - Travel - Palermo 16 - Health - Childhood Obesity 18 - Recipe - Salmon & Broccoli Quiche 20 - Beauty - Summer Lovin’ 22 - Finance - Travelling Abroad This Year?

25 - Edna & Mr P 26 - Gardening - Water, Water Everywhere 28 - Gadgets - The Greater Outdoors 30 - Motoring - MINI Countryman v Skoda Yeti 32- Hobbies - Keep Calm & Get Colouring 34 - Home & Interiors - Storage Solutions 35 - Anstruther & District Allotment Association 36 - Life Begins - Empty Nest Syndrome 40 - Crossword 42 - Fly Lady - I Don’t Have Enough 44 - Pets - Hiring A Dog Walker 45 - Events & News 46 - Index

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Spotlight On

Hot House Yoga Hot yoga is universally recognised as an excellent way to sweat out toxins from your body while performing the stretches and poses associated with yoga, suitable for both beginners as well as experienced followers.

Hot House Yoga is based on Hatha Yoga postures practiced in a room heated to around 39 degrees. Classes are 60 minutes long consisting of 40 minutes of standing postures and 20 minutes of postures practiced on the floor.

The sequence of postures was scientifically designed to systematically and progressively work every muscle, ligament, tendon and joint, moving fresh oxygenated blood around 100% of the body, into each and every organ and fibre, restoring all systems. Every posture prepares you for the next, and each proceeding posture gains from the previous one, resulting in incredible benefits that include improved posture, muscle & joint mobility, concentration, increased energy, and overall rejuvenation.

WHY THE HEAT? Practicing yoga in a heated room helps loosen the joints and improve the elasticity of the muscles, which allows for safer and deeper stretching. It also promotes sweating, resulting in an amazing detoxification. The heat also assists in weight loss and the lowering of anxiety.

The great thing about Hot House Yoga is you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to think. You just need to get into class and go with the flow, trying to be the best you can be. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Yoga.

The studio is open 7 days a week, offers 17 classes and is truly suitable for all levels of fitness and flexibility. There is an introductory offer for all new starts of £20 for 7 consecutive days of classes. There is also an option to pay a drop-in price to try the class once and thereafter there are a number of packages on offer depending on how many times per week the client wishes to attend.

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Chocolate Mousse Brownies

Take the classic rich and squidgy chocolate brownie recipe a step further with a creamy milk chocolate mousse topping for the ultimate chocolate loverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dessert!

1. Preheat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/Gas 4. Grease an

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BROWNIE BASE â&#x20AC;˘ 150g dark chocolate, broken into pieces â&#x20AC;˘ 225g unsalted butter, diced â&#x20AC;˘ 350g light muscovado sugar â&#x20AC;˘ 4 medium eggs, beaten â&#x20AC;˘ 1 tsp vanilla extract â&#x20AC;˘ 225g plain flour

MOUSSE TOPPING â&#x20AC;˘ 100g milk chocolate, broken into pieces â&#x20AC;˘ 100ml double cream â&#x20AC;˘ 1 large egg, separated â&#x20AC;˘ Fresh raspberries, chocolate drops and mint sprigs, to decorate

Makes 12 Ready in 1 hour 30 mins plus cooling and chilling

TIP Add a few drops of mint extract to the chocolate mousse mixture for an after dinner mint flavour.

2. Place the dark chocolate and butter in a large

heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water and leave until melted. Remove from the heat and stir until smooth. Leave to cool for 10 minutes, then whisk in the sugar, eggs and vanilla extract.

3. Sift over the flour and fold into the chocolate mixture with a metal spoon. Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and level the surface. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until just firm to the touch - it should still be a little squidgy in the centre. Leave to cool completely in the tin.

4. To make the mousse topping, melt the milk chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Remove from the heat, cool for 5 minutes then stir in the cream until smooth. Cool for a further 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, then beat in the egg yolk.

5. Whisk the egg white in a clean grease-free bowl until

holding stiff peaks, then gently fold into the chocolate mixture. Spread the mousse in an even layer over the top of the cold brownie and chill in the fridge for 3-4 hours (or overnight) until set. Remove from the tin and cut into 12 squares. Serve topped with fresh raspberries, chocolate drops and mint sprigs.

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Summer Reads

There are few things better than relaxing on a sun lounger in the garden with a good book. If you’re looking for some inspiration for your summer reads, we have plenty to tempt you with this month.

Flawed – Cecelia Ahern A book which examines the idea of perfection, Flawed focuses on Celestine, who lives in a world where nothing less than perfection will be tolerated. Infractions come with a high penalty – offenders are branded as ‘flawed’ and become second class citizens, for life.

Celestine knows how to play the game, but a moment of compassion towards one of the flawed has dire consequences.

Celestine could now be branded herself. Bestselling author Cecelia Ahern has delivered another cracker. This one’s aimed at a young adult market, but definitely has crossover appeal.

Best British Short Stories 2016 – edited by Nicholas Royle Now in its sixth year, this annual anthology brings together some of the best fiction from British writers published over the last 12 months.

Editor Nicholas Royle has scoured the market, including other anthologies, magazines, newspapers and websites, to find this year’s selection. With a wide range of genres and voices, and a satisfying mix of authors, Best British Short Stories may well introduce you to a new favourite writer.

The Hanging Club – Tony Parsons There’s a band of vigilantes on the loose in London. With victims including a paedophile and a hate preacher, the killers are seen by many as heroes – delivering justice where the law has failed. But it’s DC Max Wolfe’s job to stop them. This is the third of Parsons’ books to feature DC Max Wolfe, and could well be his best yet. Ideal for fans of Lee Child and Patricia Cornwall, along with anyone else who loves a good crime novel, The Hanging Club will leave you questioning your own moral code. Gripping.

My Name is Leon – Kit de Waal When nine year old Leon gets taken away from his mum, he thinks that’s as bad as it can get. But Leon’s little brother, Jake, is young enough to be adopted. Battling with grief for the loss of his brother, Leon finds an unlikely group of friends at his local allotments.

However, this is the early eighties, racial tension is high and Leon is determined to find Jake, whatever the cost. This is one of those ‘just one more chapter’ books you’ll keep reading until the sun has gone down and the tears have left tracks down your cheeks.

The Museum of You – Carys Bray Single dad Darren Quinn’s priority is his daughter’s happiness. But what twelve year old Clover wants most is the one thing that causes Darren the most pain – the story of her mother. So Clover has decided that this summer she’ll find her own answers. Rich in description and dialogue, with endearing, believable characters, this is a very enjoyable book to while away those summer evenings.

The Sudden Appearance of Hope – Claire North No one remembers Hope Ardern.

Not her best friends, her parents, or the people she’s running from.

Within a few seconds of encountering her, their memory is wiped clean. It’s as if she doesn’t exist. But they leave their impression on her. Now she’s on a personal mission to destroy a new computer program that’s turning people into ‘perfect’ versions of themselves, wiping their personalities in the process. A great book, which raises some serious questions about how far people will go in their quest for perfection.

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Crail Festival 20 - 30 July 2016

From all accounts Crail Festival 2015 was an unqualified success. Once again, this year's objective is to match the very high standards set over so many years. The Festival Committee is quietly confident that this year's outstanding programme- Wednesday 20 July to Saturday 30 July- will have very broad appeal. The ever popular Art Exhibition, Street Market, Quiz Night and Festival Ceilidh will feature prominently.

Already people are wondering whether last year's amazing total of 4216 putting rounds will be beaten.

The putting green will be open Saturday 25 June to Sunday 28 August. Extra days should mean more rounds - so come along and contribute to a fantastic new Festival record!

programme for children . The Sandcastle Competition, Afternoon at the Movies, Rock Pool Guddle, Crabbing Competition, Fossil Hunt, Festival Ceilidh, Putting and Workshops (Art, Drama, and Ceramics) have been the ever popular hardy annuals and feature again this year. However, the additional, enthralling events being introduced take our programme to a heightened level of participation, adventure, surprise and wonder. Probably best described as 'FANDABBYDOZY'.

Highlights include: Balance Bikes, the cool way to learn without untrendy stabiliser wheels; Alexander the Great will mystify, entertain and educate with his Magic Skills and Circus Skills; as seen on TV, we have the challenge and delights of the Children's Great Crail Bake Off. Experience the new Workshops- Fused A wonderful programme of music will be at the heart Glass Kids' Class with Keny Drew; Krafty Kids' Workof this Festival. It will include: the amazing Jimi Shan- shop with a seaside theme for pebble painting, drix Experience Ceilidh Band, which will certainly be a badge making and clay modelling. Zoolab, a notable huge hit at the Festival Ceilidh on the first night: first for Crail, will permit the handling of exotic creaOpera Bohemia will be bringing a new production of tures. CSI Forensics, with Dundee Science Centre, will 'La Traviata' with Catriona Clark performing the role reveal some of the secrets seen on programmes like of Violetta; the incomparable Richard Digance will be NCSI Los Angeles and NCSI New Orleans. conducting a Song Writing Workshop in addition to The engaging Equity compliant Illyria Company will his keenly anticipated performance; the inimitable Les Barker will be entertaining us with his zany poems be performing ' A Midsummer Night's Dream' in the atmospheric Castle grounds. Clive Russell, the promiand parodies of well known songs; Gaelic folk from nent Scottish actor, will be introducing Desert Island the talented Mischa Macpherson Trio winners of the Poems accompanied by the hugely-talented harpist 2014 BBC Young Folk Award; Matthew McAllister, a Rachel Newton, at an afternoon tea event on 27 July; "local" classical guitarist rapidly gaining worlwide and Kirkcaldy's "own" Val McDermid, a crime writer recognition; the legendary Jimmie McGregor will be performing his widely acclaimed 'Gathering of Songs, with fans worldwide , will be talking about her work with Russel D McLean, a Dundee based Scottish crime Stories and Famous Folk'; the hugely popular, irrewriter gaining in reputation. There really is something pressible Christine Bovill will enthral her audience for everyone. A warm welcome is assured. with her poignant interpretation of songs about "Paris"; and Buddy Holly and the Cricketers, our breathtaking headline act, will bring the Festival to a Follow the build up to the Festival on www.crailfestival.com, Facebook.com/Crail Festival. rousing, rocking close.

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Heritage in Palermo

By Solange Hando Lapped by the blue Tyrrhenian Sea, framed by mountains rising over 1,000 metres, Palermo is the bustling capital of the autonomous region of Sicily.

Attracted by the natural harbour and strategic location, myriad civilisations landed on these shores and on its solitary headland, the iconic Mount Pellegrino has seen them all: Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, Normans, Spanish to name just a few, all leaving their mark on a city which became one of the richest on the Mediterranean.

Today Palermo remains an enticing mix of old and new, treelined avenues festooned in hibiscus and oleander, traditional street markets, hidden courtyards and breezy squares and narrow twisting lanes where laundry flaps on the balconies. The air smells of oranges and lemons and freshly-baked pizza, church bells mingle with the hooting of scooters and tuk-tuks and pony and traps rattle side by side.

Bursting with colour, Palermo is above all a city of palaces, theatres and churches, contributing to Sicily’s generous share of UNESCO sites. In a capital once protected by four patron saints, the most venerated today is Saint Rosalia, who freed the people from the plague.

Churches pop up around every corner: austere or ornate, Norman, Renaissance, Baroque and more, but most endearing are the hidden chapels in the Vucciria neighbourhood, their gleaming interiors entirely covered in white stucco angels.

Yet top of the list must be the Cathedral founded in the 12th century, boasting a magnificent doorway and royal tombs, a stunning Treasury and a rooftop walk, up 107 spiral steps but worth the effort for the panoramic view of the city bristling with domes, the sea and the surrounding hills.

Meanwhile, far below, visitors head for Piazza Verdi to pose on the steps of the Teatro Massimo and gaze at its refined neoclassical façade flanked by two bronze lions. Dating back to the late19th century, it’s the third largest Opera House in Europe, justly renowned for its acoustics, and the place where the final scenes of the Godfather Part III were filmed in 1990.

Stroll along the road and you come to another architectural gem, the Politeama Garibaldi Theatre; unlike Teatro Massimo, this was built for the common people who preferred operetta, plays, equestrian shows and the circus. Yet one of the theatre’s

greatest moments was the performance of Puccini’s opera La Bohème in 1896, applauded by a near delirious audience after a disappointing reception in Turin.

Now home to the Sicilian Foundation Symphonic Orchestra, it dazzles visitors with its grand entrance and superb decorations, while on some guided tours you might see the original painted stage curtain weighing 450 kilos.

As for Palermo’s palaces, most exotic are the Zisa and Cuba in Arabic style, set in the former pleasure grounds of the Norman kings, but most impressive is the Norman Palace, currently the seat of the Sicilian Regional Assembly.

Following the Norman Conquest in 1072, the Arabic fortress was transformed into a sumptuous palace for the new Kings of Sicily, and as such is said to be the oldest royal residence in Europe.

Beyond the 17th century façade, highlights include the splendid Ruggero Hall, named after Sicily’s first Norman King, and the 12th century Palatine Chapel. With its Norman architecture, its wooden ceiling in traditional Islamic style and its glittering Byzantine mosaics and dome, it exemplifies the rich blend of cultures which have shaped Palermo for over 1,000 years.

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Childhood Obesity Most parents would say their child’s health and life expectancy is vitally important. Yet nearly a third of all children in the UK are overweight or obese, potentially jeopardising their health and shortening their lifespan.

• The Sugar Tax may be controversial, but government research shows that if we halved the sugar in soft drinks, average sugar consumption would decrease significantly, particularly in 10-19 year olds. Dropping the nation’s sugar intake to recommended levels within 10 years would avoid 4,000 early deaths and save the NHS £480 million a year.

Last year Simon Stevens, Chief Executive of NHS England, warned that “[poor diets] and couch potato lifestyles are normalising obesity and as parents, a third What Parents Can Do: of us can’t now spot when our own child is seriously • Give them the best start. Exclusively breastfeeding overweight”. babies until 6 months significantly reduces their risk of obesity.

National Childhood Obesity Week, running from 4th• Reduce Their Sitting Time. Prolonged sitting 10th July, aims to raise awareness of this escalating damages health, even in people who exercise problem. regularly. Keep binge-watching sessions to a The Scale and Dangers of Childhood Obesity minimum and break them up with bursts of activity.

The 2014 Public Health Survey for England identified • Increase Their Physical Activity. This needn’t be 31.2% of 2-15 year olds as overweight or obese. The team sports or gym sessions. Walking or cycling to 2014/15 National Child Measurement identified 19.1% school (even part way), playground trips, countryside of Year 6 children (aged 10-11) as obese and 14.2% as walks, gardening, kicking a football around, overweight, while 9.1% of Reception children (aged 4swimming, indoor snowboarding, playing tag or 5) were already obese, with another 12.8% overweight. fitness videogames all provide great exercise.

‘Puppy fat’ that children ‘grow out of’ is a potentially • Ensure They Get Enough Sleep. Lack of sleep can dangerous myth. Obese children often grow into affect appetite-stimulating hormones, as well as obese adults, increasing their risk of developing insulin negatively affecting memory, concentration, resistance, premature onset of diabetes and heart immunity and mental and physical health. disease, cardiovascular disease, disability, • Improve Their Diet musculoskeletal disorders (especially osteoarthritis) > Reduce sugar. Beware of hidden sugars in sauces and some cancers. and cereals, cut out sugary drinks, and gradually wean them off adding sugar to cereals or drinks.

Dr Sania Nishtar, Co-Chair of the Commission on > Provide Five a Day. Any form of fruit or vegetables Ending Childhood Obesity, warns of obesity’s “impact will do, but ration juices, as these contain ‘free’ sugars on educational attainment” and “physical, just as sugary drinks do. psychological and health consequences”. > Keep Portion Sizes Small for younger children.

Tackling the Problem > Monitor Pocket Money Spending to ensure it isn’t • The National Child Measurement Programme spent on junk food and sweets.

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A rich and creamy quiche packed full of succulent salmon flakes and broccoli. Serve warm or cold with a crisp green leaf salad.

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Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface and use to line a 20cm loose-based flan tin (it should be at least 4cm deep). Trim off the excess pastry and prick the base all over with a fork. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/Gas 6. Place a baking sheet in the oven to heat up. Line the chilled pastry case with baking paper and baking beans. Place the flan tin on the baking sheet in the oven and bake blind for 15 minutes.

Remove the paper and beans and bake for a further 5-6 minutes until the pastry is crisp and pale golden. Reduce the oven temperature to 190C/170C fan/Gas 5.

Meanwhile, place the salmon fillets in a deep frying pan and cover with water. Bring to the boil then simmer gently for 56 minutes until just cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and leave until cold. Roughly flake the salmon discarding any skin and bones. Steam the broccoli florets for 1-2 minutes until almost tender.

Place the flaked salmon and broccoli in the pastry case.

Whisk the eggs in large jug then whisk in the double cream and milk. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

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By Kate Duggan

It’s been a very long time coming, but summer is finally here. I’ve dusted off the sunnies and dug out my sandals, but couldn’t resist investing in a few new goodies…

A new lip gloss is always on my summer shopping list. This year I’ve gone for Neal’s Yard’s organic Lip Gloss in Fig, £9.50. It’s rich in seed and fruit oils, so nourishes lips while giving them a decent burst of colour. It’s easy to apply and also has a subtle orange flavour and scent. Being a gloss, the colour doesn’t last that long, but it does leave my lips feeling moisturised.

more, it’s housed in a cute metallic clutch bag, which you can detach from the palette and use on its own. A bargain at just £15.

Now I am not normally a fan of nettles. I seem to be forever getting stung by them when retrieving a football out of the long grass or trailing after my dog through the woods. But they do have some good qualities. Nettles are packed with amino acids and proteins, so can help to strengthen your hair. You can make an effective hair rinse by steeping leaves in hot water, but if that sounds like a bit too much effort, try Paul Mitchell’s Super Strong System. This three-step hair care range uses nettles and other botanical ingredients to strengthen hair, add

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sight. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been tackling them with daily exfoliation, followed by Believaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Natural Intensiv Body Lotion, ÂŁ23.99. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s packed with argan oil, aloe vera, jojoba and shea butter, so is incredibly moisturising.

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Travelling Abroad This Year?

What’s The Best Way To Spend Your Money? By Ann Haldon It used to be a simple choice between traveller’s cheques or cash, but now there’s a variety of cards that offer more convenience and security when spending money abroad. In fact there are so many, it can be a bit of a minefield when trying to choose the right one.

So here’s a brief explanation of the choices available for this summer’s getaway, plus the pros and cons of each.

TRAVELLER’S CHEQUES Good old-fashioned traveller’s cheques can be useful as a backup. Fee levels and exchange rates vary greatly according to the country you’re in and also between individual banks.

Pros • Handy if you don’t want to carry large amounts of cash around, or are worried about using cards abroad.

• Can be replaced within 24 hours if they’re lost or stolen.

• They can be used as cash in some outlets, and you get change in the local currency.

Cons • Exchange rates can fluctuate widely, and are generally poor when compared with other payment methods.

• You pay a fee when you buy them, and also commission when they’re exchanged.

It’s a good idea to make a separate note of each cheque number as soon as you get them - if they’re lost or stolen, it’s easier to arrange replacements.

PREPAID CARDS Some of the newer prepaid cards offer very competitive exchange rates, as well as extra features such as a smartphone app. A word of warning though - there have been problems accessing money abroad using some prepaid cards, as it’s not always made clear that the first time you use the card, it has to be at a cash point.

Many people have also found they get ‘Pin Unrecognised’ messages, even though they’re using

the correct number. If you withdraw too much cash you’ll get a 2% service charge, and support is only provided during UK business hours.

Pros • They’re pre-loaded, so it’s easier to budget and you can lock in a good exchange rate.

• Convenient and easy to use, but check the rules carefully.

• Widely accepted abroad.

• Safer than carrying lots of cash.

Cons • If the card is lost or stolen you may be charged for a replacement.

• Some providers charge high fees.

• Potential fees include application, transaction and even an inactivity charge if you don’t use the card for a while.

The main message here is to carefully check all the small print before you sign up for a prepaid card.

CREDIT CARDS Still one of the most popular ways to spend money abroad, credit cards give you interest-free credit as well as valuable consumer protection. You also have the same fraud protection as in the UK, so if the card is lost or stolen you should be covered.

Some providers don’t charge for transactions abroad (as long as you don’t withdraw cash), so it’s well worth researching these rather than using your everyday credit card.

Pros • Some protection for goods over £100 via Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act. • They’re safe and secure, but make sure payment is taken in front of you.

• Interest-free credit on your holiday spend.

Cons • There’s a risk of fraud or ‘cloning’ if the card is taken out of sight when you pay.

• If you withdraw cash you’ll be charged daily interest.

• Some shops have a minimum transaction amount for using credit cards.

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DEBIT CARDS You can use a debit card to pay for goods or withdraw cash abroad, but you’ll probably have to pay a non-sterling transaction fee. There’s no daily interest on cash withdrawals, but you might be charged a cash machine transaction fee each time you use one.

Pros • Easily blocked if the card is lost or stolen.

• Chip and pin protection.

Cons • No consumer protection as with credit cards.

• Charges can quickly add up if you withdraw cash regularly.

For the sake of safety and simplicity, you might want to pay using the local currency rather than in sterling because of the huge disparity in exchange rates.

CASH Although it’s not a good idea to carry lots of cash with you, you’ll need to pay for some smaller items this way, and organising it before you go will save

money. Bear in mind though, that insurance policies only cover around £200 to £500 of cash on average.

Pros • You can shop around for a good exchange rate before you go.

• Can be used anywhere.

Cons • May not be fully covered by your insurance policy.

• Not as safe as carrying a plastic card.

It’s a good idea to take some cash as backup for your plastic card(s) and traveller’s cheques, and buying it well before you leave means you can track down the best rates of exchange.

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Gardening

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With summer well under way, many gardens are now feeling the need for a bit more water than the rain is giving them - it is hard to believe that not long ago all the plants were suffering due to excess rainfall and waterlogged soil. Now it is important to forget those wet winter days and concentrate on doing everything you can to keep your garden looking good, despite increased temperatures and soil that is drier by the minute. There’s no doubt that you will need to do some watering, but how can you minimise the amount you apply, make best use of what you’ve got and still have a goodlooking and productive garden?

If possible, avoid making new plantings right now. It would be far better to wait until the autumn because, if planted out now, most trees, shrubs and climbers will find it harder to get properly established and are more likely to suffer serious setbacks too. However, if you do have any planting that you really can’t avoid, then make sure that you improve the soil texture before you begin. Dig and fork in plenty of garden compost, well-rotted manure or other bulky organic matter so that the soil is better equipped to retain moisture. This will make sandy soil hold water more effectively but you will also find it helps to decrease the chances of clay soil cracking. It may be hard work but it will make life a lot easier for the plants, and should also mean that you have to spend far less time watering later on.

It is never too late to mulch: it might be high

summer but it is still well worthwhile mulching beds, borders and your vegetable plot.

Mulching is often thought to be something you have to do early in the year, but provided the soil is moist when you put the mulch in place, it will still serve you well. The mulch needs to be 2” - 3” (5 - 7.5 cm) deep and you can use shredded composted bark, composted chipped bark, cocoa shells or many of the numerous pebbles, shingles and so forth which are now available. If the soil is well watered before the mulch goes on, then it will really help to keep moisture in the soil and, as all the materials I’ve suggested will let plenty of rain through, when it does rain the plants will still benefit. Applying a good mulch will also help to keep down weeds, which will not only save you time but also prevent these thirsty plants from taking up valuable soil moisture.

In drier areas of your garden, try to use plants which are particularly drought tolerant. Those with silvery or grey foliage such as the lavenders, Sedums (ice plants), rock roses (Helianthemum), rosemary and Convolvulus cneorum all tend to thrive in dry conditions, and are also more likely to do quite well if planted now, as compared to an average herbaceous or woody plant.

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When you are watering, always make sure that you do this in the evening or extremely early in the morning, unless there’s no alternative.

Watering at these times of day will drastically reduce the amount of water lost through evaporation, and also means that there is far less chance of the foliage or flowers getting scorched - as can happen if they are wetted in bright sunlight.

Where possible use a watering can or hose with a gentle nozzle attachment and water only the

areas where the water is needed. If the soil is very dry before you start to water, then sprinkle the surface gently with a light drizzling of water and return again a few minutes later - you will find that the water sinks in and penetrates down to the roots much more effectively.

Excessive watering on a very dry surface, particularly one which has become ‘capped’, is likely to lead to a lot of run off and hence wastage.

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The Greater Outdoors The gadgets that make Summer sizzle

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s be optimistic and pray for a long hot summer. What gadgets can help your summer really sizzle?

From making parties more entertaining to ensuring your barbecued food is full of flavour and not food poisoning, gadgets are here to help you make the most of every second of summer.

One of the big trends this year is solar power - not because Britain has suddenly got sunnier, but because the combination of more efficient solar technology and lowpower technology such as LED lights means solar gadgets work properly, even when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a bit dull.

Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have seen endless solar lights and spotlights, but how about solar-powered water fountains, bird baths or other water features?

You can spend from around ÂŁ50 to several hundred pounds depending on how complex the feature is and what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s made of: cheap ones tend to be made of resin, while natural stone takes you into the hundreds.

Solar power is also very good for charging phones, which is handy if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve embraced streaming music and use your smartphone to play sounds in the garden. It pays to shop around: for example the PowerBee Executive charger, which has an RRP of ÂŁ39.99, is widely

available for as little as ÂŁ13.99.

While youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re at it, you could buy yourself a solar powered wireless speaker too: the Gemtune Kinna speaker is ÂŁ40, while the larger and longer range Jabadoo wireless outdoor solar speaker is ÂŁ99. Even if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go solar, a wireless speaker is an excellent investment for summertime sounds, as it means you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to keep your music close to a power point.

For many of us summer means outdoor cooking, and of course there are plenty of products designed just for us. The Looftlighter (ÂŁ48) and BBQ Dragon (ÂŁ46) use super-heated air to get your barbecue started quickly, while the iGrill Mini (ÂŁ43) is a Bluetooth thermometer that tells your phone when your food is ready. If moneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no object, the SmartGrill offers voice control, recipe apps and notifications on your phone or tablet. The bad news: the smallest one is around ÂŁ1,400 and the most expensive model, the 42-inch, is nearly ÂŁ7,000.

Gadgets arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just about grilling, and they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t all require a second mortgage either. Automatic wine coolers cost from around ÂŁ50 and can chill a bottle of white wine in less than 10 minutes, while the

lower-tech bottle wraps sit in the fridge until you need them, chill bottles in around 15 minutes and cost ÂŁ9.99. Beer drinkers can join in too: the Xcellent Global Beer Chiller Chilling Sticks, stainless steel rods you freeze and then stick in your beer bottles, are ÂŁ9.99 for two. The chillers work in some soft drink bottles too.

We started off with optimism, but letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s add some realism too: the British weather being what it is, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good idea to have early warning of incoming bad weather. An outdoor weather station provides just that, and you can choose from traditional clock designs with integrated barometers and thermometers from around ÂŁ25 or go high-tech with a wireless weather station, which can cost from around ÂŁ25 to several hundred pounds depending on the features you want to have. Or you could always go on Amazon and buy the Amscan PPP GB Umbrella Hat, which offers the protection of an umbrella with the hands-free convenience of a hat for just ÂŁ2.99.

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MINI Countryman v Skoda Yeti

by James Baggott All MINIs have a distinctive and instantly recognisable look to them, and with the Countryman range, it carries this identifiable image into a stockier frame to give you more space and practicality.

The stylish bodywork helps to make the Countryman a tantalising option in the CUV sector and with great additions and features to match, it’s difficult to see why you wouldn’t choose it.

However, it has competition from Skoda’s Yeti, a CUV similar in size and price and both cars have their good elements.

For starters, both models have had recent redesigns to create more space and alter their looks to be more modern and up-to-date. It has to be said that the Countryman certainly looks better than the Yeti, with the distinguishing features of the MINI range, such as the shape, the headlights and front grille, to make it truly stand out on the road.

The size of both models also make them very practical, with the smaller Countryman offering 350 litres of space in the boot with the seats up, whilst the Yeti has only 66 litres more in a car 20cm longer and 10cm taller. This means you can get more for your money space-wise in the Countryman, especially as the range starts off cheaper than the Skoda.

Customisability has also been a recent appeal of the MINI market, and with the Countryman this is no exception. With MINI’s design additions that can be fitted to the whole range, you can personalise your Countryman as much as you wish. Also you can fit satellite navigation,

stereo system, leather trim and ‘Run-Flat’ tyres to your model; great options that can be added to any of the range. Good options aren’t as easy to come by on the Yeti, as the better choices to fit are only available further up the Yeti model range, whilst almost all are compatible with every Countryman model.

To compete with the Yeti’s off-road capabilities in the Yeti Outdoor and more expensive models, MINI offers the ‘All-4’ all-wheel drive system throughout the class. With a higher ride height and great grip on offer, the Countryman All-4 system will give you confidence both on and off road, with only a small premium on top of the two-wheel drive versions.

The Yeti’s base model is fitted with a 1.2-litre TSI petrol engine producing 110hp, whilst the 1.6-litre in the One produces just 98hp. This doesn’t compromise much in speed with only a marginal difference in acceleration.

Overall, with a wider variety of vehicle and equipment options, value for money and great 4x4 system, the MINI Countryman is the better option of the two, and with the great looking bodywork to encase you, why wouldn’t you want to drive it?

The MINI Countryman is available from £17,105 for the One Countryman, with the top of the range 218hp John Cooper Works All-4 starting at £28,985.

For more information on the Countryman or any other models in the MINI range, contact your nearest MINI dealership.

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Hobbies

Keep Calm And Get Colouring By Kate McLelland Close your eyes and think back to the simple pleasures of childhood: a rainbow box of crayons on the table and beside it, a book of illustrations just waiting to be coloured in. Remember the intense concentration as you filled in the blank spaces with your favourite shades of yellow, red, purple, green and blue?

Now fast-forward to the present day, when hightech gadgets and gizmos allow us to create sophisticated and brightly coloured designs with just a few mouse clicks. Such innovations should have consigned the humble crayon to the dustbin of history, so it’s amazing to learn that in the second decade of the 21st century one of the most popular hobbies is adult colouring.

It has become a global phenomenon, spreading to countries as diverse as Brazil and New Zealand. In fact the interest is so great that the world’s largest wooden pencil manufacturer, Faber-Castell, has been forced to increase shifts at its German factory in order to keep up with demand.

Printers and booksellers have also seen a stratospheric rise in the popularity of colouring books created for the adult market. Millie Marotta’s Animal Kingdom, Johanna Basford’s Secret Garden (now translated into 14 different languages) and Emma Farrarons’ The Mindfulness Colouring Book feature high on the UK’s bestseller lists.

Mindfulness, with its emphasis on being aware of the present moment, fits particularly well with this hobby because colouring is essentially a repetitive, undemanding activity that can be used to focus the mind. Colourists claim that their hobby can lead to a calmer, almost meditative frame of mind and this view is supported by clinical psychologist

Dr David Holmes: “With our workaholic culture, we

spend most of our lives in ‘beta mode’, which is when we’re alert, problem-solving, decisionmaking. By actively altering the preponderance of certain brain patterns, you can shift into ‘alpha mode’, which is more like the state of mind we have as children. Meditation and similar techniques require learning and practice, whereas anyone can just drop into colouring-in.”

Colouring may seem like a solitary pastime but it can also become a social activity: in recent years colouring clubs and parties have proved popular, particularly in America and France. The Ladies Coloring Club is a Facebook Group based in the US which links to groups around the world.

Alternatively you could start your own group like 38-year-old Suzanne Parsonage from Bristol, who launched a colourists group from her local pub.

Many local libraries also host adult colouring sessions.

If you are eager to try colouring for yourself but don’t want to invest in a book of illustrations just yet, go online and download some free printable pages. You’ll find some great library printables at www.pinterest.com that will help you decide whether adult colouring is for you. If you are feeling that this hobby is a little too childish, you’ll be relieved to hear that a recent article in Director magazine identified a growing trend amongst business leaders who have taken up colouring in order to alleviate stress.

So grab a box of crayons or felt-tips and make a start. It seems there’s every reason to add a little colour to your everyday life - and all you need to worry about is keeping within the lines!

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Home & Interiors

Storage Solutions For Every Room

By Katherine Sorrell Well-designed storage makes an enormous difference to our homes, so interiors expert Katherine Sorrell takes us through some room-byroom ideas.

the top. Alternatively, it may be possible to build an under-stair cupboard, kitted out with hooks, shelves and racks.

Our homes are full of stuff, and each room requires specific solutions. You could do this yourself, plotting on graph paper where doors, windows, radiators and other furnishings will go, making use of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;deadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; spaces such as under stairs or sloping ceilings, the alcoves either side of a chimney breast or the space below a bay window. Alternatively, interior designers can create an overall â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;lookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, but should understand space planning, while architects are suited to more extensive works that involve extensions or alterations, and can help to make the most of your space.

Custom-made floor and wall cabinets are ideal for storing toiletries and spare towels, keeping surfaces clear, while vanity units with shelves, drawers and cabinets can be built around sanitaryware to cover up pipe work. Alternatively, consider free-standing options such as dressers, cupboards and chests, and wall-mounted pieces like shelves, racks and mirrored cupboards. Pipe runs can be hidden behind false walls of studwork and plasterboard, within which you can punch shallow shelves and cupboards. Do the same when building a shower wall and create niches in which to store shampoos and soaps.

Living rooms Often the public face of a home, the living room is where youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll show off treasured possessions whilst concealing less attractive items, so to cope with these twin demands build in storage that includes open shelving and/or display niches as well as cupboards. A central chimney breast with alcoves either side is ideal for shelving above and cupboards below, or run a long, low cupboard along one wall â&#x20AC;&#x201C; perhaps incorporating a fireplace or TV in the centre â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the top of which can serve as seating or display space. If two rooms have been knocked into one there may be space for shelving or cupboards over the central double doors, or in a small room it may be possible to fit shelving above or around the door or the windows.

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Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rooms Raised beds with storage underneath are great for storing clothes or toys. Drawers should be easy to open, but with stops that prevent them from sliding right out. Use large boxes, baskets or cupboards for bigger toys, and smaller containers for things like Lego, toy soldiers and paints.

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Anstruther & District Allotments Association Have you ever fancied having an allotment?

You might not even be aware of one of the East Neuk’s hidden jewels. The community allotments are located in Anstruther, on a south facing slope overlooking the Dreelside Halls. As we head towards autumn the plots are reaching the peak of the picking season.

Most of the potatoes have been lifted but peas, beans, beetroot and broccoli are still there in abundance. Later in the season we have the promise of onions, parsnips and kale.

The strawberries have been enjoyed but late season raspberries run along the perimeter for all to share.

The allotments were started in 2010 by a group of local volunteers with support from Fife Council. We’ve kept that community feel, running BBQs and occasional meetings to keep members in touch with all that’s going

on. Shared resources like paths, sheds and compost bins are tackled during work days where plot holders pitch up to lend a hand.

A couple of plots come up each year so new comers are always welcomed. Plots vary in size so that no one need take on more than they can manage. And it’s our experience that even novice gardeners can get up and running quickly. Whether it’s the loan of a few tools, or just a bit of advice from someone who knows what does well on Dreelside. And for the more ambitious gardeners, we have two large polytunnels to shelter seedlings and bring on some early crops.

So please get in touch to find out more.

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Life Begins

When It’s Time To Climb Out Of Your Empty Nest

By Kate McLelland

“It wasn’t just that I missed him, it was feeling that I had moved into a different phase of life.”

Is how senior nurse Jane Berry sums up the double-whammy most parents face when seeing their children off to college or university for the

first time. “Suddenly you are left staring at your partner over the breakfast table, thinking: where do we go from here?”

Empty Nest Syndrome is not just about the emotions you experience when your child leaves home, it’s about confronting a milestone in your own life, too. So try to look at this period constructively, assessing your relationships, achievements and goals so you can plan for the future.

Even the most positive parent is likely to feel sad for a while when children leave home, and it’s better for your mental wellbeing not to hide your feelings from partner, family and friends. But having an empty nest isn’t necessarily all about sadness and gloom: positives may include getting your bathroom back, being able to see your friends more often and spending less money on outings and leisure pursuits.

On the downside there are those inevitable concerns about how your child is managing: are they eating healthily? Having too many late nights? Getting into unsuitable relationships? It’s natural to be concerned, but if negative thoughts persist over time it may be advisable to seek advice from your GP. Here are a few dos and don’ts that can help you climb out of that empty nest: DO - invest time in relationships

Spend time getting to know your partner again.

Plan a holiday together or take a series of short breaks to places you wouldn’t normally go with the whole family. If you are single, this is a good time to sign up to a reputable online dating site and start building a new life for yourself.

DO - find ways of filling the time Do something useful with all those hours you previously spent tidying, cleaning, shopping and caring. Use the time well instead of letting it slip away: join a choir, start blogging about your feelings or plan a life-changing trekking trip to the Himalayas.

DON’T - stalk your child on social media Social media makes it easier to keep in touch but you should avoid spending hours on Facebook or Instagram, checking on their every move. When you do speak, try to resist interrogating them or telling them how miserable you feel without them.

DON’T - underestimate the impact on siblings When a child leaves home it changes the whole family dynamic, and that is often just as hard on the other children involved as it is for you.

Encourage siblings to keep in touch with their absent brother or sister and plan some special activities you can all do together in the holidays.

Like any grieving process, the key to recovery is giving yourself time to adapt. “It took longer than I expected,” admits Jane Berry. “But eventually we

got used to his absence. Now it’s great to see him during the holidays, but by the end I can sense he’s counting the days till he can go back. In a way, we are, too – we still miss him but it feels right that he has an independent life.”

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The Marine Hotel takes pride of place in the quaint town of Troon, home to around 20 golf courses, a long sandy beach and stunning coastal scenes. This enviable spot is a tranquil haven yet is just 30 minutes from the vibrant city of Glasgow.

At the Marine Hotel you can get lost in a sea of relaxation. With a heated indoor pool, Jacuzzi, steam room, sauna and beauty spa you can unwind, indulge and be pampered. For the more active there is a gym, tennis, squash courts and 18-hole golf course at the Marine Hotel.

Spend the day enjoying the array of leisure facilities before heading to the Truin 2 AA Rosette awarded Restaurant for an exquisite evening meal. Scottish delicacies, fine wines and views over the golf course create a meal to savour at the Marine Hotel. What’s more, when booking two nights bed and breakfast with Superbreak, guests can sit to a sumptuous evening meal in the hotel’s restaurant on the first night of stay.

4* Crowne Plaza Royal Terrace, Edinburgh 2 nights from £139pp

Price includes: x 2 nights’ accommodation x Breakfast each morning x Dinner on the first night

Experiencing Edinburgh in the lap of luxury is easy for guests of the Crowne Plaza Edinburgh - Royal Terrace, as this stunning Georgian hotel is ideally positioned for guests to make the most of a trip to the Scottish capital. Situated near to such Edinburgh staples as Princes Street, George Street and St Andrews Square, the hotel’s location ensures that shopping, entertainment and dining opportunities are plentiful.

The Crowne Plaza Edinburgh - Royal Terrace combines elegant tradition with a touch of contemporary style, providing an intimate retreat from the busy city. However, a stay at the boutique Crowne Plaza Edinburgh - Royal Terrace needn't be all hustle and bustle - with the hotel steam room as well as an indoor pool, it's wonderfully easy to let your worries drift away at the Crowne Plaza Edinburgh - Royal Terrace.

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3* Jurys Inn, Aberdeen 2 nights from ÂŁ90pp

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Perfectly located between the rail and bus stations, the Jurys Inn Aberdeen hotel is just a few minutes walk from Aberdeen Harbour and the Ferry terminals. Within moments of the hotel you will find the Union Street â&#x20AC;&#x153;Granite Mileâ&#x20AC;? which will leave you amazed at the architecture of this beautiful city. The Jurys Inn Aberdeen is the perfect base for visiting many of the cities popular attractions. Balmoral Castle, Royal Deeside, His Majestyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Theatre and Scotlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Malt Whiskey Tour are just some of the popular attractions that keep people returning to Aberdeen.

All of the 203 non-smoking rooms at the Aberdeen Jurys Inn are spacious, designed for guest comfort and can easily accommodate up to 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child. Each room offers air-conditioning, TV, tea & coffee making facilities, high-speed internet access and hairdryer.

Guests can also dine in the Jurys Inn Aberdeenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s restaurant which serves a menu of traditional classics and modern favourites. The relaxed atmosphere of the restaurant combined with great food and fine wine will ensure you have an enjoyable evening. For an after dinner drink, visit the Aberdeen Jurys Inn hotel bar, with stylish, energetic and welcoming surroundings that are ideal for unwinding after a busy day.

4* Hallmark Hotel, Glasgow 2 nights from ÂŁ119pp

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Stylish and inspiring the Hallmark Hotel Glasgow is an innovative hotel at the heart of vibrant Glasgow. Standing on the site of an historic Rice Mill the hotel superbly blends a rich heritage with a modern and chic design and was recently awarded Business and Leisure Hotel of the year at the Scottish Hotel Awards. Soothing decor and Feng-Shui themed rooms at the Hallmark Hotel Glasgow provide a tranquil haven amidst the whirl of Glasgow.

Guests staying on our Hallmark Hotel Glasgow two night dinner deal can enjoy a sumptuous evening meal on the first night of stay in the hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s warm and embracing Brasserie Restaurant. Serving a superb range of delicate British and continental cuisine, spoil your taste buds with mouth-watering dishes.

Take advantage of your two night stay and leisurely relax in the opulent Waves Health & Leisure Club. With a generous 15 metre indoor heated pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room, it is the perfect antidote to everyday life.

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Saving Your Saturdays For Fun

By Marla Cilley

Our whole lives we have played “Catch Up on the Weekends”! This put a sense of dread into our daily life. We no longer looked forward to a wonderful weekend filled with fun with our friends and family. This all started when we were children. It is how our mothers did it!

We would have to spend all day Saturday cleaning house or we were banished to our rooms for the evening. I truly believe this is why we despise cleaning house. It has always been a punishment for us. I want you to have a reward for your Home Blessing Efforts! A Saturday to play is a great gift for you!

The solution to saving your Saturdays is very simple. Let’s think about how many hours you spend frantically cleaning to catch up from a whole week tossing your routines out into the street! Between our piling and procrastination our homes look like a bomb went off. You can look at a room and see evidence of the things that were done this week. You know the package that had to be wrapped for a birthday party or the whole week’s worth of mail piled on the kitchen counter that is about to fall onto the floor.

The truth is; what you don’t have is ROUTINES! You have the time, you just choose not to do anything because you don’t think you have six hours to do it right! Well you don’t have six hours to clean like a banshee but you do have seven minutes.

Implementing just seven minutes in the morning, when you come home from work and before bed will give you back your Saturdays. Maybe we can call this our 7 Minute Saturday Rescue.

The secret is to pick up after yourself and get the family to do it right along with you! It can become a fun game. Set your timer three times a day, morning, when you get home from work or school and just before bed.

Everyone has to put away the things that belong to them. It is up to you to remember to do it. When you forget you only make it harder to do the next time.

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What To Consider When Hiring A Dog Walker If you work full-time or simply need help to exercise your dog occasionally, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need to look for a professional dog-walker. But how do you know that your beloved pet will be in safe hands?

Here are a few things to consider: â&#x20AC;¢ Will your dog be walked by the same person each time? â&#x20AC;¢ Pet business insurance is a legal requirement for professional dog-walkers. â&#x20AC;¢ Will the walker need access to your home? If so, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll probably want to ask them for references. â&#x20AC;¢ They should also know how to administer first aid to the dogs if required.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also worth considering that if your dog has only ever experienced walks on its own with you, going out with other dogs could be threatening or upsetting.

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Pet business insurance It is imperative that your dog-walker has business liability insurance to cover any damage caused by your dog when they are out, or conversely, anything that happens to your pet. This is actually a legal requirement for any pet business, and should cover damage to property as well as care of the animal.

If you are out at work and the dog-walker has access to the house, their insurance should also cover the loss or theft of your keys.

It is a good idea to go out with your dog and a potential new walker if possible, if only to give you peace of mind that your pet will be in good hands. http://blog.petplan.co.uk/05/2015/advice/petplanchecklist/what-questions-should-i-ask-my-dogwalker-insurance-credentials-safety-and-more/

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It’s FREE to include details of your event on this page call 01333 313941 or email event@theeditionmag.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.theeditionmag.co.uk St Andrews Farmers Market First Saturday of Every Month 9am - 1pm, Argyle Street Car Park, St Andrews. www.fifefarmersmarket.co.uk

East Neuk Kindred Spirit Meet last Tuesday of the month at Forever Beautiful, St Monans 7.30pm 9pm. Contact Alison 07706090507

Give Blood St Monans - Monday 26 September, at St Monans Town Hall 4pm - 7.15pm.

East Neuk Table Top Games Group Meet at he Dreel Halls in Anstruther on the 2nd or 4th Sunday of the month between 1pm and 5pm. http://www.eastneuktabletop.org

St Andrews - Dates to be announced www.scotblood.co.uk Cupar - 15 & 16 August, at Elmwood College. Visit www.scotblood.co.uk

CAMBO EVENTS Visit the Cambo website for a full listing of events for the coming months East Neuk Art Club www.camboestate.com/events-list/ Old and new members warmly or call 01333 450054 for more details. welcomed. Anyone interested in Friday 29 July & Friday 5 August joining can contact the secretary for Wild In Cambo Den: Summer Drop In more details Tel. 01334 880 332 or Sessions For Families, 2-4pm email seagates@tiscali.co.uk Join us for free summer holiday activiEast Neuk Kids After School Club ties in the woods. Campfire cooking, After school and holiday club for den building, sculpture, singing and children aged 4 - 12. With a base at stories. Different themes each week.

Anstruther Bowling Club, Crail Road, Find us in Cambo Den on the Glingbobs Anstruther. Open Monday to Friday trail, follow the burn past the Stables on until 6pm. During school holidays open the right towards the main road.

8.30am - 5.30pm most weekdays.

For more information contact Catherine Call Susan 07581090910.

Cumming on 01333 451040 Patchwork & Quilting Group education@camboheritagetrust.org.uk Meet from 7 - 9pm on Wednesday www.camboheritagetrust.org.uk evenings September - May in Dreel Funbox - Animal Magic Halls, Anstruther Details from Christine Anstruther Town Hall 20th August Keay 01333 310579.

1pm & 3.30pm St Andrews Photographic Society Tickets available from Eventbrite.co.uk The Society normally meets on Children’s sing along show, come Wednesday Evenings from late dressed as your favourite animal!

September until the end of March at The St Andrews Photographers 7.30pm in the Art Club Rooms, Argyle are holding the following Photographic Street, St Andrews, KY16 9BP. Exhibitions over the following months. www.standrewsphotographicsociety.com 6 June - 30 Sept in Holy Trinity Church, Bookworm Stories, Craft and Fun South Street, St Andrews.

For age 4+, Thursdays 3:45 - 4:30pm July 3rd to August 28th in the Scottish during term time; St Andrews Public Fisheries Museum, Anstruther Library, Church Square, South Street, August 6th - 14th at Pittenweem St Andrews 01334 659378 Festival, with Preview evening friday 5th August, venue The Old Coal Yard, Cellardyke & Kilrenny Men’s Assoc.

High Street, Pittenweem Meets every Thursday from mid SepAugust 28th to September 25th in tember to the end of March at 7pm in Tayport Cafe by the harbour.

Cellardyke Church Hall and is open to More information can be found at all men in the area. With carpet bowlwww.standrewsphotographers.com ing, speakers and the occasional social evening. Come along for good comLammas Fair pany and an enjoyable evening.

5th-9th August, main street market Contact Alec Govan Tel 01333 313706 Monday & Tuesday. for more information.

CRAIL FOLK CLUB Crail Town Hall - 8pm, £7 unless stated Jul 14 - Barbara Dynock & Chris Marra Aug 11 - Singers Night £1 Aug 25 - My Sweet Patootie £7 Sep 8 - Cindy & Mark Lemaine £7 Sep 22 - David Francey plus Kim Edgar Oct 13 - Singers Night £1 Oct 27 - Mairearad Green & Anna Massie £7 Visit website www.crailfolkclub.org.uk or call Bernie on 451126 for more info.

Little Birds Autumn Market Sunday 18 September Vintage, craft and design shopping, 12 noon - 4pm at The Vic, St Mary’s Place, St Andrews.

Fife Craft Association Craft Fairs 25th July 10am - 3pm, Community Hall, Crail 15th - 20th August 10am - 5pm, Town Hall, Marketgate South, Crail 27th August 10:30am - 4:30pm: Students' Union, St Mary's Place, St Andrews 15th October 10am - 3pm, Victory Memorial Hall, St Mary's Place, St Andrews 29th October 10am - 3pm, Community Hall, Crail www.fifecraftassociation.org Crail Festival 20th –30th July - see page 12 & 13 www.crailfestival.com St Andrews Harbour Gala Saturday 23 July St Andrews Highland Games Sunday 31 July, Station Park St Andrews Pittenweem Arts Festival 6th - 14th August - see page 39 Anstruther Golf Club Coffee Morning Monday Mornings 10am - noon.

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