The Edition - St Andrews & The East Neuk Local Community Magazine - Winter 2015

Page 1

7KH (GLWLRQ

TM

6W $QGUHZV 7KH (DVW 1HXN /RFDO FRPPXQLW\ 0DJD]LQH :LQWHU

7R DGYHUWLVH LQ WKH 7KH (GLWLRQ FDOO

John F Ferguson %90 6 &HUW6$2 05&96 Adam Masri 09% 05&96 *3&HUW6$0 Alasdair Renwick %906 '6$6 2UWKR 05&96

3OHDVH PHQWLRQ WKH 7KH (GLWLRQ ZKHQ UHVSRQGLQJ WR DGYHUWV

7KH (GLWLRQ

Welcome to the Winter 2015 Issue of The Edition - St Andrews & The East Neuk Local Community Magazine.

Wow that’s been a quick year! With the countdown to Christmas looming be sure to check out the article “Getting Ready For Christmas” on page 42 by Fly Lady and cruise through the holiday season. Ken & Christine from The Spindrift are celebrating 15 years in business with some special dinner evenings during November & December you can find out more on page 23. If a short break is in your plans for the New Year check out some of the offers from Superbreak on pages 29 & 30. Finally, for your chance to win a signed copy of the book “Chosen” by local author Sheila Caldwell, look out for the 5 sailing boats and submit your entry by 15th December, see below for details. Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas & Happy New Year. Until next time….

Win

Signed Book

/L]D

Find the 5 Boats

To have a chance of winning name the advertisers in which the 5 boats appear. Closing date 15th December 2015 First correct entry drawn wins the prize: A signed copy of the book “Chosen” by local author Sheila Cauldwell (See review on page 14) Send your answers along with your contact details to the address on the right or email to win@theeditionmag.co.uk.

www.fb.com/TheEditionMag

Contents

4 - Competition - Find The Boats 12 - East Neuk Befriending Project 14 - Book Reviews 17 /18 - Martin Lewis - Solar Panels 20 - Gardening 22 - The Person Behind The Business Ken & Christine, The Spindrift 25 - Edna & Mr P 27 - Beauty Gifts 29 /30 - Superbreak Travel Deals 31 - Travel - Kyoto, Japan 34 - Pets - Thinking of Buying a Hamster? 39 - Recipe - Stollen 40 - Crossword 42 - Fly Lady 44 - Anstruther Rotary Christmas Post Service 45 - Christmas Posting Dates 45 - Events & News 46 - Index

Advertiser Information

Copy deadline for Easter 2016 edition ~ Monday 8th February 2016 ~ View the advertise with us section of the website www.theeditionmag.co.uk for more information or call Liza on 01333 313941.

Contact Us

The Edition - Published & Edited by: Liza Reekie Tel: 01333 313941 Email: email@theeditionmag.co.uk Web: http://theeditionmag.co.uk Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theeditionmag Address: The Edition, 9 New Grange Crescent, Pittenweem, KY10 2QX Contributors: Martin Lewis, Solange Hando, Ann Haldon, Pippa Greenwood, Murray Walker & Marla Cilley

Whilst every care is taken to ensure accuracy The Edition cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions or endorse products, companies or services that appear in this publication. The publishers cannot accept responsibility for views expressed by contributors or for the accuracy of claims made by advertisers. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission is strictly prohibited. © The Edition 2015

7R DGYHUWLVH LQ WKH 7KH (GLWLRQ FDOO

3OHDVH PHQWLRQ WKH 7KH (GLWLRQ ZKHQ UHVSRQGLQJ WR DGYHUWV

6R *ODPRURXV

+DLU %HDXW\

1 Shore Street, Anstruther www.soglamsalon.com

Wake up makeup.

Have you over tweezed, do your brows just not grow? Choose Semi Permanent Makeup for ultra realistic brows.

12: $9$,/$%/(

Ear Hygiene Service x Using micro suction technology for safe, comfortable removal of excess ear wax x Fully trained, experienced practitioner

Call 01334 806400 WR PDNH DQ DSSRLQWPHQW

Slotline House, Largo Road, St Andrews KY16 8NJ

7R DGYHUWLVH LQ WKH 7KH (GLWLRQ FDOO

3$7++($' 1856(5,(6

67 021$16 ),)( .< '4

7(/

:( $5( $ :25.,1* 1856(5< $1' :(// :257+ $ 9,6,7 &KULVWPDV 7UHHV +\DFLQWK %RZOV $YDLODEOH VW :HHN RI 'HFHPEHU :LQWHU %XOEV $]DOHD 3ULPXOD :LQWHU )ORZHULQJ 3DQVLHV 6KUXEV $OO WKH 8VXDO DQG 8QXVXDO $OVR D /DUJH 6HOHFWLRQ RI &RQWDLQHUV &HUDPLF 3RWV DQG +DOI 2DN %DUUHOV

3DWKKHDG 1XUVHULHV )ORZHU 6KRS &KULVWPDV +DPSHUV )XGJH &KRFRODWHV 1DSNLQV )HVWLYH 7KLQJV %OXH 6SUXFH :UHDWKV +\DFLQWK %RZOV &KULVWPDV $UUDQJHPHQWV )ORZHUV 9HJHWDEOHV 3ODQW 3RWV &DQGOHV *DUGHQ 6XQGULHV 0RUH

6+25( 675((7 $167587+(5 7HOHSKRQH

3OHDVH PHQWLRQ WKH 7KH (GLWLRQ ZKHQ UHVSRQGLQJ WR DGYHUWV

$ 6WHSKHQ )81(5$/ ',5(&7256

)DPLO\ 5XQ %XVLQHVV (VWDEOLVKHG <HDUV

+U 3HUVRQDO &DULQJ 6HUYLFH 9LHZLQJ 5RRP

$ODQ 3 6WHSKHQ $ODQ : / 6WHSKHQ

&RPSOHWH )XQHUDO $UUDQJHPHQWV FDUULHG RXW ,QFOXGLQJ )XQHUDO 7HDV )ORUDO $UUDQJHPHQWV

35( 3$,' )81(5$/ 3/$16 $9$,/$%/(

7HO )D[ ´6HDYLHZµ %UDHKHDG 6W 0RQDQV .< $:

2 Wheel Care

&\FOH 5HSDLUV 6HUYLFLQJ

'DQLHO 'RFKHUW\

& * DQG &\WHFK 4XDOLILHG 0HFKDQLF )UHH (VWLPDWHV &ROOHFWLRQ 'HOLYHU\ 6HUYLFH %DVHG DW 3HDW ,QQ

Call Daniel on 07955 979355

(PDLO PDLO# ZKHHOFDUH FR XN :HEVLWH ZZZ ZKHHOFDUH FR XN 7R DGYHUWLVH LQ WKH 7KH (GLWLRQ FDOO

x $FFRXQWV 3UHSDUDWLRQ x %XVLQHVV $GYLFH DQG )RUHFDVWV x 6HOI $VVHVVPHQW x %XVLQHVV 3ODQV x 7D[ 3ODQQLQJ x 7D[ &RPSOLDQFH x %RRNNHHSLQJ x 9$7 5HWXUQV x &RPSDQ\ )RUPDWLRQV 6HOI $VVHVVPHQW IURP

3OHDVH PHQWLRQ WKH 7KH (GLWLRQ ZKHQ UHVSRQGLQJ WR DGYHUWV

&UDLJ 0LOODU

:HVW (QG

:HVW (QG 6W 0RQDQV .< %;

x 3LDQR 7XQLQJ 5HSDLUV x 1HZ DQG 8VHG 3LDQRV %RXJKW 6ROG x $ /DUJH 5DQJH RI 3LDQR 6WRROV 9LVLW 2XU :HEVLWH ZZZ HDVWQHXNSLDQRV FR XN 7KH &RWWV &DXOGFRWV $QVWUXWKHU

7HO 0RELOH

Set in the picturesque former fishing village of St Monans in the East Neuk of Fife. Craig Millar @ 16 West End offers fantastic views of the harbour and Firth of Forth. Craig utilises the best of produce from land and sea and together with 25 years of industry experience offers flavour driven clean refined seasonal dishes.

LUNCH, WED – SUN 12.30 – 2.00pm 3 Course £26 3 Course Set Lunch £18 (Excluding Saturday and Sunday) DINNER, WED – SAT 6.30 – 9.00pm 3 Course £45 4 Course £55 Please phone or E-mail your reservation on 01333 730327 - craigmillar@16westend.com Gift Vouchers available

7R DGYHUWLVH LQ WKH 7KH (GLWLRQ FDOO

* % +DYLODQG *DUGHQ 6HUYLFHV

*RUGRQ 0XLU -RLQHU\

5+6 7UDLQHG &LW\ *XLOG 4XDOLILFDWLRQV

2IIHULQJ D )XOO 5DQJH RI *DUGHQ 6HUYLFHV /RFDO &XVWRPHU 5HIHUHQFHV $YDLODEOH 5HOLDEOH +RQHVW 6HUYLFH Â… +RXUO\ 5DWH

$OVR 2IIHULQJ 7UHH 0DLQWHQDQFH 137& &KDLQVDZ 4XDOLILFDWLRQV 3ULFH 3HU -RE *LYHQ

$OO $VSHFWV RI :RUN x x x x x x

)LWWHG .LWFKHQV %HGURRPV 5HSODFHPHQW 'RRUV 5HSODFHPHQW :LQGRZV $OO 7\SHV RI )ORRULQJ 5HQRYDWLRQV $WWLF &RQYHUVLRQV ([WHQVLRQV

$OO 6HUYLFHV ,QVXUHG

&DOO *DUU\ )RU )UHH )ULHQGO\ $GYLFH

7HO 0RE (PDLO KDYLODQG #KRWPDLO FR XN :HE JEKDYLODQG YSZHE FR XN

%XUQVLGH 7HUUDFH $QVWUXWKHU .< (7HO 0RELOH JPBMRLQHU\#KRWPDLO FR XN

3OHDVH PHQWLRQ WKH 7KH (GLWLRQ ZKHQ UHVSRQGLQJ WR DGYHUWV

Spotlight On

East Neuk Befriending Service The Befriending Service is a brand new enterprise funded by NHS/Fife Council Social Care for the benefit of socially-isolated people over 65 years and over in the East Neuk of Fife. We provide a flexible service to older people who may be lonely with very few or no visitors. The project provides one-to-one befriending and social contact, and it encourages other activities suitable to the needs of the “befriendee� as matched with the interests of the volunteer “befriender�.

1998. The Club provides 4 lunch-time clubs per week in 3 different venues, where elderly folk can come and enjoy good food and recreational activities in friendly company. Tuesday and Wednesday lunch clubs meet at the Kilrenny Parish Church Hall, Thursday lunch club at St Monans Town Hall and Friday lunch club at the British Legion Hall, Crail. Transport is arranged to and from all the lunch clubs, we provide a minbus with escort to collect the lunch club members and use the minbus for outings throughout the year too.

Would you like to make a difference to a lonely For further information about our Befriending person? Can you spare one hour a week? Service or the East Neuk Lunch Clubs. The Befriending Service is a new part of the well-appreciated “East Neuk Frail Elderly Lunch Club�, which has been operating since

Please contact Ruby Urlotti, Project Officer. Tel: 01333 311837 or e-mail: enproject@btinternet.com

$ 6\PH

-RLQHU &RQWUDFWRU $OO DVSHFWV RI MRLQHU\ ZRUN FDUULHG RXW

([WHQVLRQV a 5HQRYDWLRQV a )LWWHG .LWFKHQV 5HSODFHPHQW :LQGRZV 39& 'RUPHU 9HOX[ :LQGRZV 'RRUV a &RQVHUYDWRULHV a $WWLF &RQYHUVLRQV

,QYHULH 6WUHHW 6W 0RQDQV

7HO 0RELOH

7R DGYHUWLVH LQ WKH 7KH (GLWLRQ FDOO

3OHDVH PHQWLRQ WKH 7KH (GLWLRQ ZKHQ UHVSRQGLQJ WR DGYHUWV

Great Christmas Books

Buying a book for someone can be a bit of a minefield… Hopefully our top picks of recent releases will help you to navigate that minefield and get you on Santa’s good side. Featuring “Chosen” a new historical fiction novel by local Pittenweem author Sheila Caldwell.

Chosen - Sheila Caldwell It is 1349 in plague-ravaged Cologne. A young Jewish boy, Aaron Levey, overhears plans to rid the city of Jews in an attempt to halt the Black Death. Despite escaping under cover of darkness, his family are overpowered and Aaron flees alone into the unknown countryside. There unfolds an exciting yet horrific story of religious prejudice, purging, friendship and betrayal, while Aaron travels through foreign lands with his young ward, looking for peace and a place they can call home. He has the skills to establish a tailoring business wherever he ends up, but will he find love? Price £7.99 Available from Amazon or signed from the author. Tel: 01333 311468 Email: caldwellsheila6@gmail.com Faber Poetry Diary 2016 – Various This is one of those books that you get given one year, and then find yourself buying as a gift for years to come. A week-to-view diary that offers a poem or illustration for each week, the Faber Poetry Diary makes

Monday mornings just that bit more enjoyable. The 2016 version includes a wide variety of poets, from Simon Armitage to Wendy Cope, via Dylan Thomas, Alice Oswald, Sylvia Plath and a whole lot more. The Magical Christmas – Lizzie Mary Cullen Who would have thought that colouring books for adults would have become such a phenomenon? If you know a fan, or are just buying a present for someone who could seriously do with a chance to unwind, The Magical Christmas is a good choice. From traditional gingerbread houses to alternative Christmas days (surfing in Sydney anyone?), each turn of the page reveals a new intricate scene just waiting for pen or pencil to bring it to life. The only difficult part of this gift is resisting the urge to start colouring it in yourself. The Jacqueline Wilson Christmas Cracker – Jacqueline Wilson Packed with Christmas tales featuring some of Jacqueline Wilson’s best loved characters, this book is pretty much

guaranteed to be a hit with girls aged 7-11. Tracy Beaker takes a starring role, and there are also appearances from identical twins Ruby and Garnet, along with Hetty Feather and other favourites. There are also festive puzzles, recipes, craft ideas, fun facts and more to keep her entertained long after the latest ‘must-have’ toy has been discarded. Ideally, give it as a gift early on in December, so that the recipient can make full use of the present-wrapping tips and Christmas craft ideas. Everyday Super Food – Jamie Oliver No present list would be complete without at least one cookery book, and Jamie Oliver seems to be a favourite with everyone from wannabee Junior Masterchefs to seasoned bakers. With Everyday Super Food, Jamie is making it his mission to prove that low-calorie, nutritious meals can still be pretty darn delicious. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks are all covered and there’s something to tempt most taste buds, from spicy ‘Energy Balls’ to ‘Super Tasty Miso Broth’ and ‘Harissa Roasted Aubergine’.

7R DGYHUWLVH LQ WKH 7KH (GLWLRQ FDOO

3DZV IRU 7KRXJKW 'RJ *URRPLQJ LQ &UDLO

G

:H FDWHU IRU DOO VL]HV DQG EUHHGV RI GRJV

6HUYLFHV $YDLODEOH

%DWKLQJ 'U\LQJ 'HPDWWLQJ 6FLVVRULQJ &OLSSLQJ 'HVKHGGLQJ +DQGVWULSSLQJ 1DLO &OLSSLQJ (DU 3OXFNLQJ FOHDQLQJ

&DOO XV WRGD\ RQ RU

3OHDVH PHQWLRQ WKH 7KH (GLWLRQ ZKHQ UHVSRQGLQJ WR DGYHUWV

,QGHSHQGHQW DQG ORFDO H\HFDUH IRU DOO WKH IDPLO\ 5D\ %DQ VXQJODVVHV DOO DURXQG RII 553 D 6KRUH 6WUHHW $QVWUXWKHU 7HO

6RXWK 6WUHHW 6W $QGUHZV 7HO

3DQPXUH 6WUHHW 'XQGHH 7HO

³<RX¶OO EH JODG \RX¶YH JRQH WR *RYDQV´

³<RXU ORFDO LQGHSHQGHQW KHDULQJ FDUH FRPSDQ\ ZLWK \HDUV H[SHULHQFH´

x Range of digital hearing systems

UHFKDUJHDEOH IRUJHW DERXW FKDQJLQJ EDWWHULHV

ERQH FRQGXFWLRQ VSHFWDFOHV ZLUHOHVV WHFKQRORJ\ FRQQHFWLQJ \RX WR WHOHYLVLRQ WHOHSKRQH HWF Custom Hearing Protection VKRRWLQJ PRWRU VSRUWV PXVLF VZLPPLQJ ZRUN Reprogramming H[WHQG WKH OLIH RI \RXU H[LVWLQJ KHDULQJ V\VWHP Repairs DOO PDNHV Advice RQ WLQQLWXV PDQDJHPHQW

x x x x x Home visits

VW FHQWXU\ WHFKQRORJ\ ZLWK JRRG ROG IDVKLRQHG VHUYLFH %HWWHU KHDULQJ PHDQV EHWWHU TXDOLW\ RI OLIH Contact Graeme or Moira Cockburn on 01334 476931 Slotline House, Largo Road, St Andrews KY16 8NJ

7R DGYHUWLVH LQ WKH 7KH (GLWLRQ FDOO

Martin Lewis

Money Saving Expert As summer’s rays have faded, the 550,000 Brits with solar panels will stay smiling. Solar panels aren't just an environmental boon, they cut your electricity bills and pay you for generating energy too. However, the amount you can earn from them will likely soon drop again, so if you’re mulling it over, it’s worth deciding whether it’s right for you soon. Let me take you through it… How solar panels work "Solar power? Hang on, we don't live in California!" may be your first thought. Yet it’s not about the heat, it’s about daylight, so they still generate some electricity on gloomy days – vital in a country with weather as dull as eating rice cakes while waiting in for a delivery. There are actually two types of panels: thermal which just heat the water, and photovoltaic (PV) which generate electricity, and it’s these that all the fuss is about, though you’ll usually need a reasonable sized, unshaded roof, facing southish. How solar panels make you money Financially, there are two reasons to do this:

system's size, but EST estimates typical payments of £500 a year (tax-free). In June the rate dropped from 13.3p/kWh to 12.9p/kWh (in contrast, you pay 9p-13p/kWh for the electricity you use). Yet once panels are installed, the government has said the rate is fixed for 20 years and rises with inflation, so signing up sooner pays more. Does buying solar panels still add up? Back in the day, solar panels were a no-brainer. When the Government launched the feed-in scheme, people typically got a gobsmacking £1,100+ per year in payments, not taking into account electricity savings. Then again, a typical system cost £12,000. Yet now while you earn less, it also costs far less with the price coming down to £5,000-£8,000. For a full detailed analysis and more help, go to www.mse.me/solar, but in a flash... Here’s some maths based on a typical house in Manchester with a typical 4kWp system: - Cost of panels: £6,500 - Annual generation payment: £515 - Annual bill savings: £120 - Total: £635 - Break even estimate: 10 years - Profit at 20 years: £6,200.

x You save on electricity bills. The Energy Saving Trust (EST) estimates a typical family can knock around £100/year off their bills, as it cuts the amount of electricity you need to buy. This So with savings rates so low, for someone with a depends on system size, location, whether you're at home during the day and other factors. bundle of cash these are a good option to look at. And for some they can pay back even sooner. x You get paid for generating. You also get paid a ‘feed-in tariff’ for ALL the energy you gen- The key need-to-knows To see whether solar panels are worth it for you erate. Crucially, that’s even if you’re the one usand whether you can get them, there are some ing the energy, which once big home storage important need-to-knows: batteries become commonplace will be even Continued on page 18 better. The amount you get depends on your

3OHDVH PHQWLRQ WKH 7KH (GLWLRQ ZKHQ UHVSRQGLQJ WR DGYHUWV

- You need a south-facing roof: Panels need to be on a south-ish facing roof, which isn’t usually shaded. - You need a grade D Energy Performance Certificate (EPC): An EPC rates a building on its energy efficiency from A - highly efficient - to G. If you haven’t got grade D or above you get a lower feed-in tariff making it not worth it for most. Go to www.gov.uk/find-an-energy-assessor to find an accredited assessor. - You can still switch supplier: Don’t think this locks you into your energy provider. Your energy supplier doesn’t need to be the same supplier as the one that pays your feed-in tariff, so you’re free to switch. And with many people already overpaying by £250 a year that’s definitely worth doing – do a full comparison via my www.cheapenergyclub.co.uk or any Ofgem.gov.uk confidence code site. - The further south you live, the more you can make: The Energy Saving Trust estimates that you could earn £720/year in London, £635 in Manchester and £595 in Edinburgh – as the south gets more daylight. To predict the likely return for your home use the calculator at www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/solar. - Planning permission isn’t usually needed: The big exception is if you’ve a flat roof, your property’s listed or it’s in a conservation area – you may need to get approval from your council’s building team so check with your local authority.

Equally, a more efficient home generating its own energy and paying a feed-in tariff could attract buyers. If you may one day sell the property, I wouldn’t let it put you off. If you’re selling soon, it’s unlikely to be worth doing as you won’t have time to recoup the amount you shell out and it’s unlikely to add a similar amount to your house value. Don’t some firms advertise free solar panels? Some companies offer to fit panels free – but do that and they keep the bigger feed-in tariff payments. You just get the £100ish electricity savings, though prices are predicted to rise massively over 20 years. The firms also maintain the panels and pay for insurance. Yet you may not be able to buy out your contract, so bear this in mind – especially if you’re likely to move house – as this could be very unattractive to a future purchaser. I’ve full reviews of the free solar providers at www.mse.me/freesolar.

@MoneySavingExpert VW )RU W\ DOL 4X

- % 3(10$1 )DPLO\ %XWFKHU

- Ensure your fitter’s a member of the Microgeneration Certification Scheme. You can check at www.microgenerationcertification.org. Aren’t they an eyesore? Will it impact the value of my house? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Some people worry that ugly panels plastered all over their roof and the fact that you’re tied in to a contract that remains with the property once you’ve left could push the price of their house down or put off buyers. And the aesthetics are worth considering, though there are ways to fit panels more discretely.

(DVW 1HXNÂśV 7RS 4XDOLW\ %XWFKHU 3ODFH \RXU RUGHU DQG JHW )UHH QH[W ZRUNLQJ GD\ GHOLYHU\ ZLWKLQ (DVW 1HXN 6W $QGUHZV VXUURXQGLQJ DUHDV

1RZ WDNLQJ RUGHUV IRU &KULVWPDV 1HZ <HDU &DOO QRZ WR SODFH \RXU RUGHU

+LJK 6WUHHW &UDLO (PDLO MESHQPDQ #EWFRQQHFW FRP

7R DGYHUWLVH LQ WKH 7KH (GLWLRQ FDOO

$ 'RQDOGVRQ %XLOGHU 5RRIHU 3ODVWHUHU &HUDPLF 7LOHU :LQGPLOO &RXUW &HOODUG\NH $QVWUXWKHU .< %7

-2,1(5 &2175$&725 $OO DVSHFWV RI MRLQHU\ ZRUN XQGHUWDNHQ 839& :LQGRZV DQG GRRUV VXSSO\ DQG ILW

5HIHUHQFHV DYDLODEOH RQ UHTXHVW IURP IRUPHU FXVWRPHUV

7(/ 02%

7HO 0RELOH ´2YHU <HDUV RI 7HDFKLQJ LQ WKH (DVW 1HXNµ

3$8/ $0%526( 'ULYHU 7UDLQLQJ

'ULYLQJ 9HKLFOH 6WDQGDUGV $JHQF\ $SSURYHG 'ULYLQJ ,QVWUXFWRU *UDGH $ ,QVWLWXWH RI $GYDQFHG 0RWRULVWV 0HPEHU 3DVV 3OXV 5HJLVWHUHG ,QVWUXFWRU %7(& 'ULYH L4 3UR &RDFK

.LOUHQQ\ /HD .LOUHQQ\

ZZZ DPEURVHGULYLQJ FR XN

7KH (DVW 1HXN¶V &HQWUH IRU 79 &RPSXWHU 6HUYLFHV

We Supply, Install, Upgrade & Maintain Computer Systems Call Out Service Available h Software, Accessories & Computer Consumables h Office Supplies h Digital Televisions, Aerials & Satellite Systems h Public Internet Access h Home & Office Networks h Mobile Phone & Digital Camera Supplies 21 Rodger Street, Anstruther Tel: 01333 313300 Email: info@eastneuktechnology.co.uk Web: www.eastneuktechnology.co.uk

3OHDVH PHQWLRQ WKH 7KH (GLWLRQ ZKHQ UHVSRQGLQJ WR DGYHUWV

Gardening Growing Fruit Trees

By Pippa Greenwood www.pippagreenwood.com For the ultimate in gorgeous apples, pears, plums or more, the fruit needs to be freshly picked and sun-warmed - so grow your own and make some good looking additions to your garden, even when space is limited. There’s no need to have a massive plot or an orchard to grow fruit trees… You can grow fruit trees in surprisingly small spaces, especially if you don’t grow them in a classic tree shape, but train them. Training them into espaliers (several sets of horizontal ‘arms’), cordons (single main stems grown at an angle) or fans (with branches trained into a fan shape) means that you can grow many varieties of apples and pears up against a suitable vertical surface such as a wall, fence or set of sturdy wires. You could also train fruits like apples to make a neat edging for a bed or border about 45cm above ground level (called ‘step-overs’). A stepover apple grows to a height of about 30cm and is trained to forms two horizontal ‘arms’, which will bear a smallish crop of fruit. Try step-overs around the edge of your vegetable plot or flower bed. To make a real feature of fruit, use a tree to create a decorative and productive arch. Buy an inexpensive bare root cordon (straight stem) or a ‘whip’ fruit tree of your favourite variety, pair it with another variety that is a suitable pollinator (check with the nursery) and plant one on each side of the arch, training them in as they grow. It will look pretty when in blossom in spring and will bear tasty fruit too. Provided you get the right rootstock (see below),

you can grow fruit trees in large containers. The container needs to be big - a half-barrel at least and have drainage holes kept clear using a few inches of broken china or ‘crocks’ at its bottom. Good quality loam-based compost such as John Innes No.3 will work well, but help to keep it well aerated and free-draining by adding 25-50% multi-purpose loam-free compost. It is essential to choose fruit trees on the right ‘rootstock’, as this determines the ultimate size and vigour of the tree. Apples are complicated, but as a rule, for step-overs, cordons, dwarf bushes and trees in containers try the extremely dwarfing M27 - though weak varieties may fail in poor soil or if not well pampered. For bush, cordon, espaliers and half-standard try the dwarfing rootstock M26, while for a cordon, an espalier on poor soil, arches and bush trees try the semidwarfing MM106. You can buy one year old ‘maidens’ or ‘whips’ which are small, fairly straight stems and train them yourself or you can buy trained or parttrained trees. Make sure you choose varieties that flower at the same time so that they pollinate each other and thus provide fruit. Ask your supplier which ‘pollination group’ each variety is in. At this time of year you can buy inexpensive fruit trees sold ‘bare-root’, which means lifted from a field and not container grown; they also establish well. Bare-root fruit trees are generally available from about November until early March - so don’t delay, get ordering or planting today!

7R DGYHUWLVH LQ WKH 7KH (GLWLRQ FDOO

a ),5(:22' a

4XDOLW\ 6HDVRQHG /RJV IURP

)RUHVWU\

VGSURYDQ FRP

$OO 7\SHV RI 7UHH :RUN x :RRGODQG x *DUGHQ x +HGJH 5HPRYDO

'HOLYHUHG )UHH /RFDOO\

<HDUV ([SHULHQFH /DQGVFDSLQJ *URXQGVZRUNV

)HQFLQJ

$JULFXOWXUDO *DUGHQ x 6WRFN )HQFH x 3DQHO )HQFH x 3RVW 5DLO

6 ' 3529$1 6WDEOH )ODW :HVW *UDQJHPXLU )DUP 3LWWHQZHHP )LIH .< 5% (PDLO LQIR#VGSURYDQ FRP 3OHDVH PHQWLRQ WKH 7KH (GLWLRQ ZKHQ UHVSRQGLQJ WR DGYHUWV

The People Behind The Business Q&A Name and Business: Ken & Christine The Spindrift Guest House. Where do you live: Anstruther. What’s your favourite local shop? Too many to mention.

Favourite food? Ken - Steak (he likes his meat). Christine - Lasagne or any simple food when I am not cooking for the guests. What's the funniest thing you’ve overheard? An American guest thought the electric kettle in his bedroom was a coffee percolator and informed us it was not working!

What’s your favourite local venue? Sorry in our job we do not get out much - we are Favourite Song or Band? looking after our guests 24/7. Ken - band Iain MacPhail, Scottish Dance Band loves Scottish music. What do you like best about St Andrews & Christine - The Beatles - I know all the words. The East Neuk? Varied scenery and friendly people. Favourite Book or Author? No time to read books. Are you involved with or do you attend any local clubs? Favourite TV Show? Ken - Sailing Club (but no boat!), Anstruther Ken - Pointless because it stimulates the brain. Harbour Festival, Tourism. Christine - Strictly Come Dancing - good enterChristine - Scottish Country Dancing. tainment. What do you like doing when you’re not working? Sleeping! How long have you been in business? 15 years. What prompted you to start the business? Change of direction. What did you do previously? Ken - taxi business in Edinburgh, Christine - RBS Registrar's Department.

Favourite Sport? Ken - Rugby played at school and for former pupils. Christine - Rugby, but I can't watch it when Scotland are playing. Favourite place to take a break or holiday? La Gomera small island off Tenerife, peaceful. The one thing you'd take with you to a desert island? Both will take books to read because we will have the time to read them.

What’s the best thing that’s happened to you Is there a particular charity you support? recently? MS close family has had MS. Having a rare day off! What’s your favourite one liner? It will be fine!! Favourite drink, why? Ken - Brandy (helps to calm the nerves). Christine - Glayva (because I love it with coke).

Something that not many people will know about you? Ken - used to have hair! Christine - used to be quite good at playing the piano. Something that's on your bucket list? Retirement.

7R DGYHUWLVH LQ WKH 7KH (GLWLRQ FDOO

3OHDVH PHQWLRQ WKH 7KH (GLWLRQ ZKHQ UHVSRQGLQJ WR DGYHUWV

'HOLYHULHV IURP

'DLO\ 0HDO 'HDOV IURP

7R DGYHUWLVH LQ WKH 7KH (GLWLRQ FDOO

Edna and Mr P …… Top Walker!

[Mr P ] Hello, Murray! I’m looking for a walker. [Murray] Well, how will I do…..?

[Mr P] Oh aye! Murray Walker……. Very funny! [Murray] There are lots of different types:Walking frames (Zimmer types), 3wheeled walkers, indoors, outdoors, 4wheeled rollators, with castors, larger wheels (for uneven surfaces), with seats, heavy duty, light weight transportable…. [Mr P] Oh richt! It’s just that Edna wants to get oot a bit mair. She’s got a scooter but wants to get a bit mair exercise.

Diamond Rollator Open & Folded From CC Mobility

with more confidence since she could sit for a while if feeling tired. [Mr P] …. or stopping fir a blether with whoever she bumps into!

[Mr P] She wis at the doctors last week. Said she had pains all over, pointed to her knee – here! Her arm – here! Her head – [Murray] Well, it might be better to look at here! Shoulder – here……. “Wait, wait”, the 4-wheeled ones, especially with a seat. said the doctor, “I know what’s wrong! You’ve got a sore finger!” This would allow her to do longer trips

Note from Murray:People often ask what are my opening hours! Well, it is difficult to predict since I am often out at peoples’ homes, nursing homes, etc., doing assessments, demonstrating or assembling equipment. It is therefore advisable to phone first and make an appointment.

01333-313932 When I am out the phone is transferred to my mobile but if there is no reply PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE and I will get back to you. 7KH DGYHUWLVLQJ 3OHDVH PHQWLRQ WKH(GLWLRQ 7KH (GLWLRQ ZKHQ IHDWXUH UHVSRQGLQJ WR DGYHUWV

6R *ODPRURXV

1 Shore Street, Anstruther

+DLU %HDXW\

www.soglamsalon.com

A Selection of Some of Our Treatments & Services Available. Ask about our package offers!

x x x x x x x x x x x

Visiting consultants offer facial rejuvenation (cosmetic injections), semi-permanent makeup, laser teeth whitening & non laser tattoo removal. Ladies & Gents Hair - Cuts, Colour & Styling

Waxing / Tinting

Nails - Nail biters welcome! Manicure/Pedicure Nails Shellac, Gel & Minx Nails Facials Murad Treatments

Semi-permanent Lash Extensions

HD BROW Tanning – Fake Bake & St Tropez Shrinking Violet - Body Inch Loss Wrap IPL permanent laser hair reduction

Holistic Treatments x x

Massage – Swedish, Aromatherapy, Hot Stones Hopi ear candling & Reflexology

7R DGYHUWLVH LQ WKH 7KH (GLWLRQ FDOO

Beauty Gifts

That Won’t Break The Bank By Kate Duggan www.kateduggan.co.uk

Beauty gifts need to be a little bit decadent. The recipient should feel truly pampered, and will appreciate that you haven’t just picked up a run-ofthe-mill gift set with your supermarket shopping. However, that doesn’t mean that you have to max the credit card out this Christmas. So, here are our top picks for great value skin and body care gift sets, starting from under a fiver. A GIFT FOR YOUR MUM Pai have released a limited edition version of their bestselling Rosehip BioRegenerate Oil, for £22. This oil is the darling of the beauty media and packs a pretty powerful anti-aging punch. It’s the most concentrated rosehip oil on the market, and has been shown to offer visible skin healing benefits, including improving skin firmness, and minimising the appearance of scars, stretch marks, sun damage and fine lines. It also feels lovely to apply. FOR YOUR SISTER Neal’s Yard Uplifting Jasmine & Ylang Ylang Organic Collection includes a shower gel and body cream, and is a real bargain at £15. As well as smelling absolutely divine, the products are very nourishing, so are ideal for the cold winter months. Packaged in a pretty gift box, this set is sure to go down a treat. STOCKING FILLERS If stockings are still the best part of your Christmas morning, you’ll love Narynda’s sample pots. Choose between the Body Care Pack at £5, and the Face Care Pack at £7.50, then just wrap each item separately.

They both offer great value for money, and are ideal for a weekend away. Narynda’s products are formulated from some of nature’s finest skin soothers, including oat oil, grapefruit oil and beeswax, so they’re a good choice for sensitive skin. SECRET SANTA The prettily packaged soaps by Akamuti are 100% natural and handmade. The Rose Beauty Soap Bar contains shea butter, olive oil and cocoa butter, along with luxurious rose oil. A bar costs £4.75 and is a much more thoughtful choice for a co-worker than the usual box of chocolates or gift voucher. FOR A FRIEND Who wouldn’t want to receive the gift of beautiful hair? KMS California has released three gift sets this Christmas, each containing a shampoo, conditioner, two styling products and a hair accessory. Choose the desired results from Tame Frizz, Moist Repair and Add Volume. Each set retails at £29.95. FOR A PARTY HOST If you fancy giving your host something a bit more imaginative than a bottle of wine or bunch of flowers, a gift set from B Skincare is a great choice. The lavender scented B Relaxed set is particularly relevant at this hectic time of year, and at £12.50 it won’t break the bank. Handmade in Cornwall by a small family business, B Skincare make seriously luxurious products, at pocketfriendly prices.

3OHDVH PHQWLRQ WKH 7KH (GLWLRQ ZKHQ UHVSRQGLQJ WR DGYHUWV

WARNING Shopping Here Won’t Damage

Shopping Here Won’t Damage Your Wallet

Lots of Interesting Items for Sale and Free ideas Antiques ~ Art ~ Curios ~ Books ~ Tables ~ Chairs Lamps ~ Mirrors ~ Glassware ~ Candles ~ Christmas Gifts ~ Re-Cycled ~ Distressed ~ Man Stuff & Girly Stuff

All at

the pop in

pittenweem

8 backgate, KY10 2QD - (Formerly Burnets Garage Showroom)

Tel: 01333 311463 Mobile: 07712 815982 Open Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm & Sunday 12pm - 5pm 7R DGYHUWLVH LQ WKH 7KH (GLWLRQ FDOO

4* Crowne Plaza Royal Terrace Edinburgh 2 nights from £99pp 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.

Price includes: x 2 nights’ accommodation x Full breakfast x Dinner on first night of your stay

4* Bridge Hotel & Spa Wetherby 1 night spa break from £79.50pp The Bridge Hotel and Spa is the ideal destination for your spa break in Yorkshire. Rejuvenate and relax by making use of the applewood sauna, the outdoors Nordic barrel sauna, Japanese foot spas, eucalyptus crystal steam room and the cedarwood hot tub. Superbly situated in the heart of Yorkshire within easy reach of York and vibrant Leeds.

Price includes: x 1 night bed & breakfast x Dinner includes starter & main course from the carvery menu x 1 x 30 minute treatment each from a choice of nail file & polish, mini facial or back massage.

To book call 01904 420 485* Quote Ref: AF144 The Edition (Lines open daily 8am – 10pm)

For more details on these breaks or to find hundreds of more deals like these visit - www.superbreak.com/af144 Terms and Conditions: Breaks are subject to availability and based on 2 people sharing a twin/double room. Single supplements are available upon request. Please ask reservations for a copy of the SuperBreak booking conditions. Prices are correct at the time of print but are subject to change depending on availability and date of travel chosen.3OHDVH *Calls charged at a WKH standard local rate. PHQWLRQ 7KH (GLWLRQ ZKHQ UHVSRQGLQJ WR DGYHUWV

4* Jurys Inn Glasgow 2 nights from £131.50pp

Glasgow Jurys Inn is just a short walk from Glasgow centre. In a few minutes you can be enjoying the sights and sounds of this fabulous city and the renowned Buchanan Galleries are just 10 minutes walk. What’s more, the Jurys Inn Glasgow hotel is ideally located for access to the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre and the O2 Academy

Price includes: x 2 nights’ accommodation x Full breakfast x Dinner on first night of your stay

4* Mercure Ardoe House Aberdeen 1 night spa break from £95pp The 4 Star Mercure Ardoe House Hotel & Spa is a 19th Century mansion set within 30 acres of countryside and inspired by the royal residence of Balmoral Castle. Located just 3 miles outside of Aberdeen the Mercure Ardoe House Hotel & Spa is the perfect placed for discovering the sites, shops and scenic walks the city and surrounding area has to offer.

Price includes: x 1 night Dinner, Bed & Breakfast x All packages include 1 x 30 min treatment; choose a Discovery Facial, Essential Back and Shoulder Massage, Scalp Massage or an Express File and Polish. x Use of spa & gym. Free Wi-fi

To book call 01904 420 485* Quote Ref: AF144 The Edition (Lines open daily 8am – 10pm)

For more details on these breaks or to find hundreds of more more deals like these visit - www.superbreak.com/af144

Terms and Conditions: Breaks are subject to availability and based on 2 people sharing a twin/double room. Single supplements are available upon request. Please ask reservations for a copy of the SuperBreak booking conditions. Prices are correct at the time of print but are subject to change depending on availability and date of travel chosen. *Calls charged at a standard local rate. 7R DGYHUWLVH LQ WKH 7KH (GLWLRQ FDOO

Japan

Kyoto

Laced with rivers and lakes at the foot of the mountains, Kyoto nestles in a lush valley on Japan’s main island. It’s a bustling city of tree-lined avenues and gleaming shops but in this former capital, the past lingers in myriad heritage sites, 17 of them listed by UNESCO, sprinkled on the slopes or tucked away at the heart of town. For over 1,000 years, this was the emperor’s home, even when military rule was set up in Edo (now Tokyo), and a renowned cultural centre where temples, palaces and gardens flourished and geishas entertained the elite with elegance and grace.

By Solange Hando

card, especially if you spot a geisha or two, but a world away from the glorious temples and shrines which are Kyoto’s most iconic landmarks. When locals visit on special occasions, young women wear flowers in their hair and kimonos flutter along the paths.

Kyoto claims 1,600 Buddhist temples. Among them the Temple of Clear Water, one of the oldest in Japan, and the spring where wishes might come true, Ryoan-ji, known for its rock garden and lovely lake festooned in azalea, and the most popular and Kinkaku-ji with its Golden Most Japanese follow both Bud- Pavilion, originally built in the 15th century and dedicated to dhism and Shinto, the indigeZen Buddhism. It’s a crowded nous religion worshipping the place but patient visitors are thousands of spirits who live in sure to find some quiet mothe natural world. Buddhist prayers are for the after-life but ments when the Golden Pavilion simply takes their breath away. Shinto is for the present since Mirrored in the lake, it’s almost spirits are all around. Shinto shrines are traditionally fronted unreal, a classical painting sparby a red ‘torri’ gate, marking the kling with gold leaf in a luxuriant oasis. Some say it’s a vision of Imperial power was restored in transition from profane to sathe after-life, the ‘Pure Land of Tokyo in 1868 but the Emperor cred, and accessed by a gravel still visits his Kyoto Palace, a path whose sound is believed to the Buddha’, others see it as the perfect harmony between complex of sweeping roofs and calm the mind in readiness for heaven and earth. covered walkways behind a long worship. Most famous is the perimeter wall on the edge of a Fushimi Inari shrine where hun- Whatever it is, one can barely public park. Around the corner, dreds of vermilion gates cover imagine that after Hiroshima in the Nijo Castle greets visitors the tunnel-like paths. The shrine 1945, Kyoto was next on the list with a delightful garden, a dark honours the God of Rice and his for nuclear destruction but mysterious hall draped in anmessenger, the Fox, while spared at the 11th hour by cient murals and a ‘nightingale’ nearer to the town centre, the Henry L. Stimson, the US Secrecorridor where floorboards still Heia-jingu is a replica of the tary of War who had visited the creak to ward off intruders. original imperial palace, built in city on his honeymoon. 794, including pagodas, halls So Nagasaki was hit and Kyoto Meanwhile across the Kamo remains one of the most stunriver, traditional wooden houses and a ‘strolling garden’ cooled ning heritage sites in Japan. glow along the lanes in the Gion by water features. district, a perfect picture postAlongside its 400 Shinto shrines,

3OHDVH PHQWLRQ WKH 7KH (GLWLRQ ZKHQ UHVSRQGLQJ WR DGYHUWV

7R DGYHUWLVH LQ WKH 7KH (GLWLRQ FDOO

1DWXUH¡V :D\ )LIH

$ 9RJHO +HUEDO 6SHFLDOLVW 6WRUH

13 Rodger Street, Anstruther, 311077 www.naturesway fife.com X ([WHQVLRQV X $WWLF &RQYHUVLRQV X 'RUPHU :LQGRZ X &RQVHUYDWRULHV X 5RRIV X .LWFKHQV X 6WDLUV X 'RRUV X :LQGRZV X )ORRULQJ X 839& 'RRUV :LQGRZV X 7LPEHU 'RRUV :LQGRZV

48$/,),(' $'9,&( 21 1875,7,21$/ +(5%$/ 352'8&76 7$,/25(' 72 68,7 <285 1(('6 /,&(1&(' 0(',&,1$/ +(5%6 9,7$0,16 0,1(5$/6 )/2:(5 5(0(',(6 DOVR VXLWDEOH IRU SHWV

)25 $'9,&( 7(/(3+21( 0$,/ 25'(5

7(/ RU (0$,/ LQIR#QDWXUHVZD\ ILIH FRP

6HUYLQJ &XVWRPHUV /RFDOO\ 8. :LGH

$// 285 352'8&76 $5( $33529(' )25 6$/( ,1 7+( 8.

7KLV LV LPSRUWDQW IRU TXDOLW\ VDIHW\ UHDVRQV

Sandi Johnstone

Member of National Association of Health Stores www.nahs.co.uk Complementary Medical Association www.the cma.org.uk

ANSWER DRIVING SCHOOL (67

Driving Lessons at Competitive Rates Block Booking Discounts Door to Door Service Pass Plus Registered DVSA Grade A Approved Driving Instructor Philip Jones 5 George Terrace St Monans 01333 730686 / 07419298772

www.answerdrivingschool.com

8. $:$5' :,11(5

-$0(6 0F*+(( %XLOGHU

)RU DOO 7\SHV RI *HQHUDO %XLOGLQJ :RUN

ƒ ƒ ƒ ƒ ƒ ƒ ƒ

([WHQVLRQV 5HQRYDWLRQV 3ODVWHULQJ 6ODWLQJ 7LOLQJ 5RXJKFDVWLQJ 6ODE /D\LQJ

“Holmlea� 6 Glenburn Road Anstruther, KY10 3ES

Tel & Fax: 01333 310409 Mobile: 07748 773076

Web: http://jcmcgheebuilders.co.uk Email: mcghee99@me.com

3OHDVH PHQWLRQ WKH 7KH (GLWLRQ ZKHQ UHVSRQGLQJ WR DGYHUWV

Pets

Thinking of buying a hamster? Which type should you choose? As one of the most popular small pets in the UK, hamsters take pride of place in many homes. They can make a great first pet for children, although they do not tolerate rough handling, so you need to make sure that younger ones treat them gently. Dwarf vs golden hamsters Not many people know that you can buy dwarf hamsters as an alternative to the more commonly known Syrian, or golden hamster. Syrian hamsters live for 2-3 years on average, and are very solitary

in nature. They should be kept on their own in a cage, as they display a strong tendency to fight with other hamsters. Dwarf hamsters grow to approximately 8cm in length. They look extremely cute, but beware if they escape their cage – they can be very difficult to catch! This type of hamster is not as solitary as its golden counterpart, but even so it is advisable to check with the breeder or pet shop whether two or more hamsters would mix.

Caring for your hamster Hamsters are usually bought between the ages of four and eight weeks. Care will involve cleaning their cage, providing the correct type of food, as well as making sure they are entertained when you are asleep. Hamsters love to climb and run around, and these activities are essential for their health. They’ll need a large cage with a wheel and other toys such as cardboard tubes. Wooden toys are also good for keeping their teeth short.

7R DGYHUWLVH LQ WKH 7KH (GLWLRQ FDOO

By Ann Haldon

0855$< :,/621 -RLQHUV /WG $QVWUXWKHU -RLQHUV %XLOGLQJ &RQWUDFWRUV 5HQRYDWLRQV ([WHQVLRQV $WWLF &RQYHUVLRQV 1HZ %XLOGV )LWWHG .LWFKHQV :LQGRZ 'RRUV 6WDLUV 6DVK &DVH :LQGRZV 0DGH WR 0HDVXUH 6FKRRO *UHHQ $QVWUXWKHU 7HO RU :H FRPSOHWH RQH MRE DW D WLPH ZLWK DOO ZRUN FDUULHG RXW DW D IL[HG SULFH E\ 0DUVKDOOV DSSURYHG LQVWDOOHUV

PETER MURRAY FUNERAL DIRECTORS ANSTRUTHER 2XU IDPLO\ UXQ IXQHUDO GLUHFWRUV RIIHUV D SHUVRQDO FDULQJ DQG SURIHVVLRQDO VHUYLFH LQ \RXU WLPH RI QHHG 3HWHU ' 0XUUD\

3HWHU 0XUUD\ 0%(

6HUYLFH 5RRPV 5HVW 5RRPV DW (DVW *UHHQ $QVWUXWKHU +RPH 9LVLWV )ORUDO 7ULEXWHV $UUDQJHG +RXU 6HUYLFH

3UH SDLG )XQHUDO 3ODQV $YDLODEOH

For help and advice contact 01333 310312/312366 3OHDVH PHQWLRQ WKH 7KH (GLWLRQ ZKHQ UHVSRQGLQJ WR DGYHUWV

&$// (/,(

FKDUOLH E DUFKLWHFW \HDUV &KDUWHUHG $UFKLWHFW

Partial / Full Architectural Service 3ODQQLQJ 3HUPLVVLRQ DQG %XLOGLQJ :DUUDQW $SSOLFDWLRQV 'RPHVWLF &RPPHUFLDO DQG ,QGXVWULDO 3URMHFWV 1R FKDUJH IRU ,QLWLDO &RQVXOWDWLRQ

Contact Charlie Bowman RIBA RIAS Tel 01333 320 318 Mob 07742579065 e mail charliebarch@aol.com

7R DGYHUWLVH LQ WKH 7KH (GLWLRQ FDOO

3OHDVH PHQWLRQ WKH 7KH (GLWLRQ ZKHQ UHVSRQGLQJ WR DGYHUWV

7R DGYHUWLVH LQ WKH 7KH (GLWLRQ FDOO

Stollen Makes 10-12 slices

Ready in 3 hours

This spiced and fruity Continental sweet bread is perfect for serving over the festive season with a glass of warm mulled wine.

Ingredients: • 50g butter • 175ml milk • 3 tbsp caster sugar • 375g strong plain white flour, plus extra for kneading • tsp salt • 1 tsp ground mixed spice • 2 tsp fast-action dried yeast • Zest of 1 lemon • 1 large egg, beaten • 125g raisins • 25g chopped mixed peel • 50g glace cherries, rinsed, dried and quartered • 175g marzipan • Melted butter, for brushing • Icing sugar, for dusting

1. Put the butter, milk and caster sugar in a small pan and heat gently until the sugar has dissolved and the butter has melted. Leave to cool for 10 minutes. 2. Sift the flour, salt and mixed spice into a large bowl and stir in the dried yeast. Make a well in the centre and stir in the milk mixture, lemon zest and egg. Mix together with a round-bladed knife to form a soft and sticky dough. 3. Turn the dough onto a well floured surface and knead for 5-8 minutes until smooth and elastic. At first the dough will be quite sticky so add more flour as necessary. 4. Flatten out the dough and knead in the raisins, cherries and peel until just combined. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with cling film and leave in a warm place for about 1 hours, or until doubled in size. 5. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 1-2 minutes, then roll out to a 25cm square. Shape the marzipan into a sausage shape and place down the centre of the dough. Fold one side over to cover the marzipan then repeat with the other side, overlapping in the centre. Seal the ends. Place seam-side down on a greased baking sheet. Cover with oiled cling film and leave in a warm place until doubled in size. Preheat the oven to 190°C, fan 170°C, gas 5. 6. Bake the stollen for 35-45 minutes until golden and sounds hollow when tapped underneath. Brush the hot stollen all over with melted butter and roll in the icing sugar to coat. Leave to cool.

3OHDVH PHQWLRQ WKH 7KH (GLWLRQ ZKHQ UHVSRQGLQJ WR DGYHUWV

QUICK CROSSWORD 6ROXWLRQ SDJH

Across

1 3 9 10 11 14 16 17 18 21 22 23 24

Effortless (4) Ghosts (8) Kill (7) Part of a helmet (5) Current (12) Winter sport (3) Sports competition (5) Used for listening (3) Amazing (12) Heart beat (5) Simplest (7) Pirate's hoard (8) Procedure (4)

Down 1 2 4

Keep fit (8) Severe (5) Garden tool (3)

5 6 7 8 12

$QGUHZ $OODQ

In spite of (12) Watch carefully (7) Certain (4) Self service stores (12) Playing field (5)

13 15 19 20 22

Intimidate (8) Implicate (7) Perfect (5) Blemish (4) Make a mistake (3)

(GGLH 3URYDQ

*DUGHQ 7UHH 6HUYLFHV

(OHFWULFLDQ x 5HZLULQJ x 8SJUDGHV WR %6 x *DUGHQ /LJKWLQJ 3RZHU x ([WUD 6RFNHWV /LJKWV x 7HOHSKRQH ([WHQVLRQV x )XVHERDUG 8SJUDGHV x )DXOW )LQGLQJ 5HSDLUV x 6DIHW\ &KHFNV DQG PXFK PRUH Tel/Fax: 01333 311765 or 330261 Mobile: 07922 232157 Email: aallanelect@aol.com

; *UDVV &XWWLQJ 6WULPPLQJ ; /DZQ 7UHDWPHQWV +HGJH 7ULPPLQJ ; 7UHH 3UXQLQJ 5HPRYDO ; *DUGHQ )HQFLQJ

0RELOH 7HO 5REHUW +DUERXU RI &UDLO /WG &R

3DLQWHU 'HFRUDWRU $OO ,QWHULRU ([WHULRU -REV 8QGHUWDNHQ ,QVXUDQFH -REV :HOFRPH

7HO

(PDLO UREHUWKDUERXUSDLQWHU#EWLQWHUQHW FRP 3LQNHUWRQ 5RDG &UDLO

7R DGYHUWLVH LQ WKH 7KH (GLWLRQ FDOO

(-7.89.3* / 5&12*7 (-&79*7*) &7(-.9*(9

\\\ HOUF HT ZP

HMWNXYNSJDODUFQRJW%^FMTT HT ZP

+ZQQ &WHMNYJHYZWFQ 8JW[NHJ NSHQZINSL 3J\ 'ZNQI *]YJSXNTSX &QYJWFYNTSX 5QFSSNSL 'ZNQINSL <FWWFSY &UUQNHFYNTSX +WJJ .SNYNFQ (TSXZQYFYNTS 7JLNXYJWJI \NYM &7' F HMFWYJWJI RJRGJW TK 7.'& 7.&8

=HQD ) :DONHU

' 6 0

5HLNL 3UDFWLRQHU 6ZHGLVK 0DVVDJH %LRIRUFH 3K\WRWKHUDS\ +RW 6WRQH 7KHUDS\

'DYLG .HLWK )HQFLQJ 6HUYLFHV $OO W\SHV HUHFWHG UHSDLUHG )UHH TXRWHV a 'LVWDQFH QR REMHFW \HDUV H[SHULHQFH

7HO 0RELOH

*HRUJH ' $OODQ

3ODVWHUHU 5RRIHU &HUDPLF 7LOHU

5HJLVWHUHG ZLWK 6FRWWLVK 0DVVDJH 7KHUDSLVWV 2UJDQLVDWLRQ

$UJ\OH &RWWDJH 6RXWK 6WUHHW (OLH

7HO 0RE

7ROO 5RDG &HOODUG\NH

-RKQ -RKQVWRQH

$1'5(: 1(('+$0

$SSOLDQFH 5HSDLUV

HYH Z HQGV

5HSDLUV WR PRVW NLWFKHQ DSSOLDQFHV 2YHU <HDUV H[SHULHQFH

3OXPELQJ ● +HDWLQJ ● %DWKURRPV ● 7LOLQJ ● 'UDLQDJH ● 0DLQWHQDQFH

/DQGORUG *DV 6DIHW\ &HUWLILFDWHV

&DOO $QGUHZ RQ &UDLO :HE QHHGKDPSOXPEOLQJ FR XN

(PDLO MRKQ MRKQVWRQH #EOXH\RQGHU FR XN

DBQHHGKDPSOXPEHU#KRWPDLO FR XN

&$.( &5($7,216 ),)(

5 3 $OODQ -RLQHU

%HVSRNH 1RYHOW\ &HOHEUDWLRQ &DNHV

)RU DOO \RXU VPDOO MRLQHU\ MREV )RU KHOS DGYLFH SURPSW DWWHQWLRQ &DWK :KLWHPDQ /RXLVH 0F1LFROO (DVW )RUWK 6WUHHW &HOODUG\NH 7HO ZZZ FDNHFUHDWLRQVILIH FRP ZZZ IE FRP FDNHFUHDWLRQVILIH

7HO 0RE (PDLO USDOODQ MRLQHU#VN\ FRP

3OHDVH PHQWLRQ WKH 7KH (GLWLRQ ZKHQ UHVSRQGLQJ WR DGYHUWV

The Fly lady Getting Ready For Christmas

By Marla Cilley Every year we swear to ourselves that this Christmas is going to be different and every year we find ourselves wrapping presents as we walk out the door. Why do we allow our procrastination to play havoc with our lives year after year? I want to help you cruise through this holiday season with FLYING colours!

you have to do is put a little action with this plan and you will be cruising towards your most peaceful celebration ever. While you are on my website check out our link to Holiday Cruising Missions videos to help you take your baby steps.

Thursday – Go and Do: When we make our list of things to do and then get out into the world and do them; amazing things get accomplished. Before we know it we are checking things off of our list and we are cruising through the holidays.

We used a basic weekly plan to develop the Holiday Cruising Missions. Don’t think that you have missed the boat. We have plenty of time. Get started today!

Friday – Budget don’t Begrudge it: The holidays can play havoc with our bank balances Our main problem is that it all and our credit cards when we seems like so much work to us. wait to the last minute to purThis is why we put it off another chase gifts and buy the extra day. Who wants to work; we’d food that makes our holiday Monday - Clean and Fling: In much rather play and that is special. Plan for your purchases order to have fun this holiday what we are going to do! We are season we need to start with our and make a simple budget and headed for a cruise; that is we stick to it. Friday is your day to routines keeping our home are going to pretend to go on a looking nice. You can’t organize check your Holiday Control Jourtwo week cruise just before nal and make sure you are stayclutter this is why we have to Christmas. We will not be home ing within your predetermined fling the clutter so that our till December 21st. If we are to budget for the holidays. Your home is easier to keep clean. have an enjoyable cruise our bank account and credit cards Tuesday – Plan and Play: Oh holiday plans have to be comwill thank you come January do we love to play and make plete before we set foot on the without Christmas debt draglists. We set aside a few minutes ging you down! ship! each Tuesday to fill our need to Our goal is to have all the gifts Are you ready to Cruise Through play. Decorating our homes is purchased, wrapped and under the Christmas Holidays! Come fun when we don’t try to kill the tree. This means that our ourselves by doing it all at once. join us and enjoy a peaceful home has to have a decorated Using this day to make our plans holiday for the first time ever! tree and holiday food waiting in and implement them helps us to Download our Free Holiday the pantry for us to prepare take our babysteps and be ready Control Journal in our Holiday when we arrive home. We won’t to cruise through the Christmas Section: http://bit.ly/flyl2015 have time to do much shopping holidays. when our cruise is over. We have For help getting rid of your CHAOS, Wednesday - Antia few weeks to do this. All we check out her website and join her free procrastination Day: The buck have to do is take baby steps. stops here! No longer can put off mentoring group at www.FlyLady.net We need a plan. This is my gift to or her book, Sink Reflections published doing things like wrapping preby Random House and her New York you this holiday season; a Holisents and addressing Christmas Times Best Selling book, Body Clutter day Control Journal that is free cards; this is our day to stop published by Simon and Schuster. for you to download on my Copyright 2015 Marla Cilley Used by procrastinating and do just a website www.FlyLady.net. All permission in this publication. little to make our cruise a reality.

7R DGYHUWLVH LQ WKH 7KH (GLWLRQ FDOO

6$1'< 60,7+ 6721(0$621 %8,/',1* &2175$&725

7HO 0RE

:DNHOLQ 7KRPVRQ X Qualified fashion designer specialising in bespoke occasion wear X 'Pick-up and drop-off' clothing alteration service

Call: 07794 188102

www.fb.com/stephaniehodgedesign

5 ) +DUSHU

* & 6 &+ 0 ,167 &+ 3 0 5 6 0

&+,5232',67 32',$75,67

7HO +RPH YLVLWV E\ DSSRLQWPHQW

5HJLVWHUHG ZLWK WKH +HDOWK 3URIHVVLRQV &RXQFLO 0DMRU 0HGLFDO ,QVXUDQFH &RPSDQLHV

%DODND

3$,17(5 5HGXFHG UDWHV IRU 2$3¶V

7HO 0RE

(PDLO ZDNHOLQWKRPVRQ#KRWPDLO FR XN

3OXPELQJ +HDWLQJ *DV 0DLQWHQDQFH 0LNH 3DWHUVRQ

7HO 0RE (PDLO PLNHSSOXPELQJ#JPDLO FRP 5RZDQ /DQH /HYHQ .< )/

-RKQ 0F.HQQD

,QGLDQ %DQJODGHVKL 5HVWDXUDQW $OH[DQGUD 3ODFH 6W $QGUHZV

&RQWHPSRUDU\ 7UDGLWLRQDO 8SKROVWHU\ x 6RIDV $OO 7\SHV RI &KDLUV x /DUJH 6HOHFWLRQ RI )DEULFV x 5HSODFHPHQW 6HDW %DFN &XVKLRQV x 6SULQJ 5HSODFHPHQW WR &KDLUV 6RIDV

:HE ZZZ EDODND FRP

7HO 0RELOH

7HO

3OHDVH PHQWLRQ WKH 7KH (GLWLRQ ZKHQ UHVSRQGLQJ WR DGYHUWV

+LJK 6WUHHW 3LWWHQZHHP

1RZ $JHQWV IRU 1+6 :LJV :LJV DOVR $YDLODEOH IRU 3ULYDWH &OLHQWV

*LIW 9RXFKHUV $YDLODEOH 6WRFNLVW RI 3DXO 0LWFKHOO 3URGXFWV 7R DGYHUWLVH LQ WKH 7KH (GLWLRQ FDOO

Events

News

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 Onâ€? 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 Cambo Events Visit the Cambo website for a full listing of events for the coming months www.camboestate.com/events-list/ or call 01333 450054 for more details. Sunday 15 November, 11-4pm Christmas Food & Craft Fair Snowdrop Festival 30 Jan - 13 March 10am - 5pm Pittenweem Artists & Galleries Invite you to their open weekend on Nov 21st & 22nd, from 11 am - 5pm. Visit 12 venues . www.pittenweemartsfestival.co.uk Crail Folk Club Crail Town Hall - 8pm Nov 26 - Rachel Newton ÂŁ7 Dec 10 - Christmas Party - free Visit website www.crailfolkclub.org.uk or call Tony on 450572 for more info. Race Night - Pittenweem Rovers AFC Saturday 28 November, 7pm at The Bank Bar, Anstruther. Club fundraising event come along enjoy a drink, lots of laughs and a great chance to win money and some brilliant raffle prizes. Give Blood Monday 30 Nov & Tuesday 1 Dec. 4-8pm at St Andrews Town Hall. Tuesday 12 January 2.30-4pm & 5.308pm, St Monans Town Hall East Neuk Wheelchair Appeal Coffee Morning Wed 2 Dec, at Church Hall, Pittenweem from 10am. Cinderella at The Byre Theatre 3 Dec - 2 Jan For tickets call 01334 475000 or visit www.byretheatre.com Rotary Club of Anstruther Christmas Post Service Runs from 7th to 17th December, 25p per card - see advert on page 44 for details of posting points. Thank you for your continued support. Christmas Craft Fair @ Ardrosss Farm Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 November From 9am - 5.30pm (sat) 4pm (sun).

Anstruther Improvements Association Anster Nichts at Dreel Halls 7.30pm 19 November 2015 St Monans Welly Garden and Chelsea Flower Show Garden - Win Brown 21 January 2015 Kingsbarns Distillery & Visitor Centre - Douglas Clement 18 February 2015 Life in a Digital Anstruther - Jon Rogers 17 March 2015 The Sub Antarctic island of South Georgia - Katie Murray For details of upcoming events visit www.anstrutherimprovements.org

Christmas Comes To Anstruther Fri 4th Dec - Santa Claus leaves from RNLI boathouse at 6.15pm - tree lighting on folly Sat 5th Dec - Kids Pyjama Party at Erskine Hall from 1.30 - 4.30pm Sat 5th Dec - Family Ceilidh at Anstruther Town Hall 7.30pm - 11pm Sun 6th Dec - Table Top Games at Dreel Halls from 1pm - 5pm. Sun 6th Dec - Christmas Crafts Afternoon at Erskine Hall 2pm - 4pm For more details contact Audrey Coburn 01333 313487 or visit the website www.anstruther.info

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 Patchwork & Quilting Group Meet from 7 - 9pm on Wednesday evenings in Dreel Halls, Anstruther. Details from Christine Keay 310579. St Andrews Photographic Society The Society normally meets on Wednesday Evenings from late September until the end of March at 7.30pmin the Art Club Rooms, Argyle Street, St Andrews, KY16 9BP

www.standrewsphotographicsociety.com

Cellardyke & Kilrenny Men’s Assoc. Meets every Thursday from mid September to the end of March at 7pm in Cellardyke Church Hall and is open to all men in the area. With carpet bowling, speakers and the occasional social evening. Come along for good company and an enjoyable evening. Contact Alec Govan Tel 01333 313706 for more information.

Pitenweem Community Trust Fundraising Events Saturday 12 December - Christmas Market from 10am - 2pm in New Town Hall, Pittenweem. For enquiries please email info@pict.org.uk or call Georgina on 01333 310502 East Neuk Dook 2015 Boxing Day 26th December at 1pm Another brave bunch will jump into Anstruther Harbour and swim across. Come along and support them. The charity this year is RNLI. East Neuk Kids After School Club After school and holiday club for children aged 4 - 12. With a base at Anstruther Bowling Club, Crail Road, Anstruther. Open Monday to Friday until 6pm. During school holidays open Quick Crossword Solution (P42) 8.30am - 5.30pm most weekdays. Call Across: (DV\ 3KDQWRPV ([HFXWH 9LVRU Susan 07581090910. &RQWHPSRUDU\ 6NL 0DWFK (DU Anstruther Golf Club Coffee Morning Monday Mornings 10am - noon.

2YHUZKHOPLQJ 3XOVH (DVLHVW 7UHDVXUH 3ODQ Down: ([HUFLVH 6WHUQ +RH 1HYHUWKHOHVV 2EVHUYH 6XUH 6XSHUPDUNHWV 3LWFK )ULJKWHQ ,QYROYH ,GHDO 6SRW (UU

3OHDVH PHQWLRQ WKH 7KH (GLWLRQ ZKHQ UHVSRQGLQJ WR DGYHUWV

$FFRXQWDQW

Index of Advertisers 'RJ *URRPLQJ

70$ $FFRXQWDQWV 7D[ $GYLVRUV

3DZV )RU 7KRXJKW

$FWLYLWHV (YHQWV 6HUYLFHV

'ULYLQJ 6FKRRO

(DVW 1HXN %HIULHQGLQJ 3URMHFW 5RWDU\ &KULVWPDV 3RVW 6HUYLFH

$SSOLDQFH 5HSDLUV

-RKQ -RKQVWRQH

$UFKLWHFW

&KDUOLH %RZPDQ &KULVWLQH - 3DOPHU

%HDXW\

6R *ODPRURXV

$QGUHZ $OODQ 5+) (OHFWULFDO

)HQFLQJ

:KHHO &DUH

%XLOGHU

$ 'RQDOGVRQ -DPHV 0F*KHH %XLOGHU

%XWFKHU

&DNHV

&DNH &UHDWLRQ )LIH

&DUSHWV )ORRULQJ &DUSHW 6XQ /LPLWHG

&KLOGFDUH

/LWWOH )DUPHU &KLOGFDUH

&KLURSRGLVW

5 ) +DUSHU

&ORWKLQJ $OWHUDWLRQV &RPSXWHU 6HUYLFHV

)LWQHVV 'DQFH

(DVW 1HXN 6FKRRO RI 'DQFH

)LUHZRRG /RJV 6' 3URYDQ

)ORULVW

3DWKKHDG )ORZHU 6KRS

)RRG 5HWDLOHU 6LPSO\ &RRN

*DUGHQ &HQWUH 1XUVHU\

3DWKKHDG 1XUVHULHV

*DUGHQ 6HUYLFHV

* % +DYLODQG (GGLH 3URYDQ

*DUGHQ 0DFKLQHU\ 5HSDLUV 6HUYLFH *LEEOHV 3RS ,Q 6KRS 3LWWHQZHHP

*LIWV )DQF\ *RRGV +HDOWK )RRG 6WRUH

1DWXUH¶V :D\

+HDULQJ 6HUYLFHV

6W $QGUHZV +HDULQJ 6HUYLFHV &OHDU (DU

+DLUGUHVVHU

5REHUW $GDPVRQ 6R« *ODPRURXV

-RLQHU

$ODQ 0RZEUD\ $ 6\PH 0DUF &DPHURQ -RLQHU\ *RUGRQ 0XLU -RLQHU\ 0XUUD\ :LOVRQ 5RQQL 0F%HDWK 5 3 $OODQ

/DQGVFDSH *DUGHQLQJ

7ZLQ /DQGVFDSHV /DEXUQXP /DQGVFDSHV

0RELOLW\ (TXLSPHQW 0RWRULQJ

%DUQHWWV 6W $QGUHZV

2SWLFLDQV

*RYDQ 2SWRPHWULVW

3DLQWHU

5REHUW +DUERXU 6WHYHQ 7LOEURRN :DNHOLQ 7KRPVRQ

3K\VLRWKHUDSLVW 6WXDUW %DUWRQ

3LDQR 5HSDLU 6HUYLFH

(DVW 1HXN 3LDQRV

3LFWXUH )UDPHU

$ 0 6SURVRQ

3ODQW 7RRO +LUH

*DUGHQV 0RZHUV 7RROV

& & 0RELOLW\

$ 6WHSKHQ )XQHUDO 'LUHFWRU 3HWHU 0XUUD\ )XQHUDO 'LUHFWRU

)XQHUDO 'LUHFWRU

*DUGHQV 0RZHUV 7RROV

&RPSOHPHQWDU\ 7KHUDSLHV

(1)$&7 'LUHFWRU\ =HQD ) :DONHU

'DYLG .HLWK )HQFLQJ

6WHSKDQLH +RGJH 'HVLJQ %X]] &RPSXWHU 6HUYLFHV (DVW 1HXN 7HFKQRORJ\

(OHFWULFLDQ

%LNH 6KRS 6HUYLFHV

-% 3HQPDQ &UDLO

$QVZHU 6FKRRO RI 0RWRULQJ 3DXO $PEURVH

3ODVWHUHU

*HRUJH ' $OODQ

$QGUHZ 1HHGKDP )OHPLQJ *LEVRQ 0LNH 3DWHUVRQ 3OXPELQJ

3ULQWV

5HVWDXUDQWV 7DNHDZD\

7KH %DQN %DODND 5HVWDXUDQW &UDLJ 0LOODU # :HVW (QG 0H[LJR 7KH 5RFNLHV 5HVWDXUDQW 7KH 6SLQGULIW :DWHUIURQW

5RRILQJ

/HH -RKQVWRQH 6W $QGUHZV 6WRUDJH

6WRQHPDVRQ

&ROLQ 6ZHHQH\ 6WRQHPDVRQV 6DQG\ 6PLWK

7D[L

5HJDO &KDXIIHXULQJ 3UR 7D[LV

7UDYHO

6XSHUEUHDN

6SHFLDO %UDQFK

8SKROVWHUHU

-RKQ 0F.HQQD

(DVW 1HXN 9HWHULQDU\ &OLQLF

VLQHVV FDO EX R O D HUV P W RI R V W L / V X R J '

7R DGYHUWLVH LQ WKH 7KH (GLWLRQ FDOO

7UHH +HGJH 6XUJHU\

9HWV

6WRUDJH

G RL ZKD W P\ QLQJ WR G DERXW , ZDQ QRZ PHD N H Q O H S H SHR HU ,·YH E HV LQ PRUH YLFHV , RII O K RP WR OHW HU R ORFD DVWHU W , QHHG DQG WKH V G H U ( H R GHOLY 1HXN $W FDQ G LQH LV W DJD] 7KH (DV QWHU V P H K V 7 ZL VWDUW QGUHZ PHU WKH GYHUW V $ W 6 KLWH D RU LVVXH P Z X 6 I H OH FN ,Q WK H EOD H LI , ERRN R DYDLODE J D S LVVX UH DOV DUWHU H K 7 $ TX Â… SHU HU VL]HV D I R W J Q H WK DW MXV HU DQG ODU UH 7K QH[W HGLWLR R I H ,·OO FDOO /L]D 12: RQ E OO W H X K R W O 6PD O LQ W LW D RU , FRXOG HPDLO DG Y H U R VRUW *RW W WR JHW P\ HPDLO#WKHHGLWLRQPDJ FR XN K W Q 0R

(DVW 1HXN 3ULQWV

PD RUH & ORFDO *HW 0 HWDLOV LQ WKLVW OILWRUWODHJHV W ,

7R

3OXPELQJ

/LYH 0XVLF

ZLWK /LFHQVH XQWLO DP RQ WK WK WK WK WK WK 'HFHPEHU %R[LQJ 'D\ DQG +RJPDQD\

3OHDVH PHQWLRQ WKH 7KH (GLWLRQ ZKHQ UHVSRQGLQJ WR DGYHUWV

7R DGYHUWLVH LQ WKH 7KH (GLWLRQ FDOO

Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.