The Edition - St Andrews & The East Neuk Local Community Magazine - Winter 2014

The Edition

TM

St Andrews & The East Neuk Local Community Magazine - Winter 2014

2

To advertise in the The Edition call 01333 3139 41

John F Ferguson BVM&S CertSAO MRCVS Adam Masri MVB MRCVS GPCertSAM Alasdair Renw ick BVMS DSAS(Ortho) MRCVS Mark E Gray BVM&S CertSAS MVetSci MRCVS

Please mention the The Edition when responding to adverts

3

The Edition Welcome to the Winter 2014 Issue of The Edition - St Andrews & The East Neuk Local Community Magazine.

In addition to the usual fe atures thi s month I’ve included a Reader’s Survey. You’ll find it on page 23. It can be filled out and posted back to me or i f you prefer it can be filled out online at: www.bit.ly/edition2014 I would really appreciate if you could t ake a fe w minutes of your time to complete it as it will help me pl an future content, offers and create a listing of local clubs and associations.

Plus every completed survey will be entered into a prize draw to ”Win £100” to spe nd with a local busine ss of their choice! Thank you in advance and good luck to you in t he prize dr aw.

With Halloween and Guy Fawkes night now passed I guess we’re officially on the countdown to Christmas. I wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas & Happy New Year.

Until next ti me….

Liza

Win £20 Voucher

Find the 5 Boats

To have a chance of winning name the advertisers in which the 5 boats appear.

Closing date 23rd January 2014 First correct entry drawn wins the prize: A £20 voucher to spend with the business of your choice advertising in this issue.

Send your answers along with your contact details and don’t forget to include the name of the business you’d like to win the voucher for to the address on the right or email to win@theeditionmag.co.uk.

www.fb.com/TheEditionMag 4

Contents 4 - Competition - Find The Boats Win £20 7 - Beauty Treatments 8 - Martin Lewis 11 - The Person Behind The Business Irene Camera - Herbalife 12 - Recipe - Panforte de Siena 15 - Cambo - Snowdrops, Piglets & More 18 - Travel - Iguaza Falls, South America 19 - Spotlight on - Fife Architects 20 - Gardening 23 - Reader’s Survey - Win £100!!

25 - Edna & Mr P 27 - The Helen Main Charitable Trust 28 - 101 Things To Do 30 - Tribute to Ian Birrell 32 - The Person Behind The Business Liza Reekie - The Edition 34 - Book Review 38 - Fly Lady 40 - Christmas Posting Dates 42 - Crossword 45 - Events & News 46 - Index

Advertiser Information Copy deadline for Easter 2015 edition ~ Friday 7th February 2014 ~ 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, 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 2014

To advertise in the The Edition call 01333 3139 41

“Over 15 Years of Teaching in the East Neuk�

PAUL AMBROSE Driver Training

01333 312107 Driving & Vehicl e Standards Agency Approved Driving Instructor Grade 5 Institute of Advanced Motorists Member Pass Plus Registered Instructor BTEC Drive iQ Pro Coach

Call 01334 806400 to make an appointment Slotline House, Largo Road, St Andrews KY16 8NJ

5 Kilrenny Lea, Kilrenny 01333 312107

www.ambrosedriving.co.uk

Please mention the The Edition when responding to adverts

5

“Eat the East Neuk” at

Anstruther C ome and enjoy delicious aw ard w inning home cooking using lo cal prod ucers.

3 course din ner in cludin g tea, freshly ground coffee & hand made chocolate s.

A choice of 4 starters, 4 mains, 3 sw eets & P ittenweem O atcakes & A nster C heese.

£24.00 per head We hav e a small but select w ine list and a licensed honesty bar.

13th, 21st & 22nd November 5th, 6th, 12th & 13th December

• • •

Piano Tuning & Repairs New and Used Pianos Bought & Sold A Large Range of Piano Stools Visit Our Website www.eastneukpianos.co.uk 4 The Cotts, Cauldcots, Anstr uther

Tel: 01333 310294 Mobile: 07989 334479

Booking essential

Tel: 01333 310573 or email info@thespindrift.co.uk

A Syme Joiner & Contractor All aspects of joinery work carried out: Extensions ~ Renovations ~ Fitted Kitchens Replacement Windows PVC, Dormer & Velux Windows Doors ~ Conservatories ~ Attic Conversions

38 Inverie Street - St Monans

Tel: 01333 730338 Mobile: 07711379937 6

To advertise in the The Edition call 01333 3139 41

Beauty Treatments All Wrapped Up For Christmas The Christmas party season is nearly upon us. Aiming to look your very best? Jennifer's Beauty Therapy has lots of ways to help.

Why not have your nails and make-up done professionally for that special night out and a St Tropez tan will have you eager to show off your silky bronzed skin in that sexy Christmas outfit. Complete the picture with a pedicure and a manicure with gel polish which looks amazing and will last well into the New Year.

voucher for Jennifer's Beauty Salon - the best Christmas present ever. You could have so much fun choosing which amazing treatment to have. Will it be one of the luxurious body treatments? Bliss!

You will be wrapped up in warm fluffy towels whilst your body is exfoliated, then massaged all over and the skin left feeling like silk.

Relieve back and shoulder problems with a deep tissue massage, a completely relaxing wrap or Aromatherapy massage - heaven!

You could also choose a body Now we have you looking your wrap to help detox after the exbest, don't worry about the precesses of the festive season or you sents - Jennifer's has the answer. could have a therapeutic deep Imagine cold dark January with all cleansing facial tailored to your the buzz of Christmas gone. Feel- skin. ing low - imagine if you had a

Facial treatments provide lasting benefits to your skin through improved circulation, hydration, cell regeneration and promote a healthy complexion. A soothing massage to your face, neck and shoulders allows your whole body to relax.

After a day at the sales what could be better than a pedicure. We'll soon have you walking on air.

The list goes on‌ As you can see a gift voucher for Jennifer's is the perfect Christmas gift.

Call Jennifer’s now

01333 311 600

A Gift Voucher for Jennifer's the perfect Christmas present

Please mentionThe the The Edition when responding Edition - advertising feature to adverts

7

Martin Lewis Money Saving Expert It’s not yet time to hoot the horn in celebration, but There's a bank account price war. They're desperate for switchers - paying cashback on bills, 5% savings, or just bunging you cold hard cash. Yet just 2% of people have switched in the last year. Unless you're 100% happy with your bank, check now if you can gain .

The contest has stretched far beyond traditional banks. Even M&S wants to be, well, the M&S of banking.

It’s just launched its first fees-free account. In fact so much so, it’s willing to bribe you with a £100 voucher if you switch.

So here’s what you need to know about the best fee-free bank accounts…

•

7-day switching means it's now mostly no hassle.

The 7-Day Switching system now moves your direct debits and standin g orders, closes your old account and ensures payments made to it get forwarded to your new bank - all set up within seven working days.

•

£100 switching bribes galore.

If they’ll pay you to switch, unless there’s a compelling reason, grab the cash. Though you'll need to pass the credit check and genuinely switch to get the money…..

•

•

•

As Kelly tweeted me (@martinslewis) "I'm getting about £18 per month back after my fee - fantastic. £6 just for my mortgage."

Switch bank and earn 5% savings. A range of top feefree bank accounts now offer high savings rates as lossleaders to get you to switch to them – such as TSB for up to £2,000 at 5%, f or up to £5,000 Lloyds is 4% and for up to £20,000 (see above) Santander is 3%.

Slash overdraft costs. An overdraft is a debt like any other. The key is to cut the interest so you can clear it quicker. There are two main choices…

•

Switch to a 0% overdraft. www.f irstdirect.com offers £100 to new joiners and a £250 0% overdraft (min pay-in £1,000/mth). www.nationwide.co.uk FlexDirect account gives a one-year no-fee overdraft (amount depends on credit score) but it only lasts a year. So use that time to clear it. Full info in www.mse.me/overdrafts.

•

Or shift it to a 0% credit card. A few specialist credit

cards offer 'money transfers', where it pays cash to your bank to clear your overdraft, then you owe it The new www.marksandspencer.com account gives instead. The longest is 31mths 0% with a one-off fee £100 on an M&S gift card if you switch, one reward of 4% of the amount transferred. It’s hugely powerful point for every £1 spent at the store, a £100 interestand cheap, but needs to be done right, so please see free overdraft and doesn’t require you to pay a minifull best buys and instructions at mum amount each month. While decent for regular www.moneysavingexpert.com/moneytransfers M&S shoppers, basic rate taxpayers will need to spend Think banks are all b*****ds? Get an ethical £500/mth there for it to beat Halifax and its bank's account. And it won’t even cost you extra. Here, we service is untested compared to First Direct. factor in both finances and the rating given by Ethical Th e www.firstdirect.com account has smashed every Consumer evaluating behaviour on the environment, human and animal rights, politics and where they invest. customer service poll I've done, 92% rate it 'great'.

New switchers get paid £100 cash, a £250 0% overDespite its recent scandals, the draft and a linked 6% regular saver account. The min www.co-operativebank.co.uk is still rated one of its top monthly pay-in is £1,000, equivalent to paying in a picks on ethics, it pays £100 to switch to it and donates £13,400 plus salary. £25 to one of seven charities.

The www.halifax.co.uk Reward account gives £100 cash to switchers and pays a flat £5 (after basic rate tax) each month you're in credit. Avoid its costly overdraft though. The min pay-in is £750/mth.

Santander wins my ‘most innovative account’ pick.

While technically not fee-free - www.santander.co.uk 123 account only charges £2/mth fee and for most this is dwarfed by what it pays back. While Santander was once known for poor service, the 123 account is our second

8

highest-rated, with 75% saying it's great. The minimum pay-in is low too, at £500/mth (equivalent £6,000 salary).

Also try www.nationwide.co.uk, mentioned above, and www.nandp.co.uk, whose debit card allows cheap spending abroad. Or for a real change, find a credit union - a local savings and loan non-profit co-operative, 25 of the 500 offer current accounts. Find one near you by searching the website www.abcul.org.

@MoneySa vingExpert

To advertise in the The Edition call 01333 3139 41

Domestic Domestic Commercial Commercial Industrial Industrial Renewables including solar panels, air source heat pumps and biomass boilers Central Heating Installations Boiler Upgrades Bathroom Installations Boiler Servicing, Maintenance & Repair All Major & Minor Plumbing Work Undertaken

Contact: 01334 461017 07855 930270 21 Ruthven Place St Andrews.

01333 311105 65 Pittenweem Road Anstruther.

ALL AREAS CONSIDERED

Please mention the The Edition when responding to adverts

9

So - Glamorous

01333 310862 1 Shore Street, Anstruther

Hair & Beauty

www.soglamsalon.com A Selection of Some of Our Treatments & Services Available.

Ask about our package offers!

Visiting consultants offer facial rejuvenation (cosmetic injections), semi-permanent makeup, laser teeth whitening & non laser tattoo removal.

Take advantage of our

New Client Special 15% Off Any Hair Service* *Valid for first time clients only Excludes extensions

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

Lacking energy?

Want to lose weight?

Sports nutrition to perform better?

To find out more or to book a FREE 15 minute evaluation, call or text Irene on ...

01333 310862 or 07944978044 Don’t forget to ask about our FREE fitness classes It only takes 15 minutes to change your life forever. www.goherbalife.com/level10team 10

To advertise in the The Edition call 01333 3139 41

The Person Behind The Business Q&A Name and Business: Irene Cameron, Herbalife Independent Distributor.

What do you like best about St Andre ws & The East Neuk? It’s a beautiful place to live, growing up here we don't appreciate how nice it is.

Where d o you live ? Anstruther.

What’s the best thing that’s happe ned to you recently? My husband has a mobile catering van we are honoured to have been Invited back to Monte Carlo by Prince Albert, to be part of hi s Scottish themed weekend to r aise funds for charity. We leave in November for a 3 day drive to M onaco, it’s exciting!

Favourite local s hop? It has to be So Glamorous, top to toe hair and beauty.

Favourite local ve nue? Dreel Tavern lovely fresh home cooked food always served piping hot.

I set up my business because... I was a customer first, then my family were also customers, I liked seeing my family thrive and look and feel healthy.

It was a natural progression to become a distributor as our friends and customers wanted to know what we were doing, how we have so much energy and look healthy. It’s a fantastic thing to be able to help people get in the best shape of their lives whatever their goals are, for some it is to lose weight, for others it’s to gain muscle or have more energy or like myself just to generally feel great, and now with amazing skincare it just continues to get better and better.

What’s the f unniest thing you’ve ever ove rheard... my gr andchildren, they make us laugh everyday with the little things they come out with.

Favourite Book? A nything by Jim Rohn, he is an inspiring speaker he shows you how anything is possible.

Favourite TV Show? Piers Morgan Life Stories, everyone has a stor y to tell. M ost people get to where they are by sheer determination no mater what life puts in the way.

The one thing y ou'd take with you to a desert Island? Jim Rohn!

BRAND NEW - ASK ABOUT OUR 7 DAYS RESULTS KIT guaranteed visible results in just 7 days.

To find out more — call or text Irene on

01333 310862 or 07944978044

To Claim your FREE facial quote “The Edition”

www.goherbalife.com/level10team Please mention the The Edition when responding to adverts

11

Cake and Bake Panforte de Siena This sweetmeat is a traditional Italian Christmas treat packed with nuts, figs, honey and warming spices. It can be made a couple of weeks before Christmas just wrap well in greaseproof paper and store in an airtight container.

Ingredients: • 150g whole blanched almonds • 125g pistachio nuts • 175g dried figs, chopped • Grated zest of 1 orange • 75g plain flour • 2 tbsp cocoa powder • 2 tsp ground cinnamon • tsp ground cloves • 115g caster sugar • 175g runny honey • Icing sugar, for dusting

TIP You can vary the fruits and nuts used in this recipe - replace the figs with chopped candied peel, dried apricots or glace pineapple and instead of pistachios try toasted hazelnuts.

Makes 25 squares Ready in 1½ hours, plus cooling

12

1. Preheat the oven to 150°C/130°C fan/gas 2. Grease a deep 18cm square tin and line the base with baking parchment.

Toast the almonds under a medium grill until just golden then roughly chop. Mix in a bowl with the pistachios, figs and orange zest.

2. Sift over the flour and cocoa powder and stir well. Then stir in the cinnamon and ground cloves. Set aside.

3. Put the caster sugar and honey in a heavy-based pan and heat gently until the sugar has dissolved. Bring to the boil then let the syrup bubble gently for about 5 minutes, without stirring the mixture, until it begins to thicken.

4. Remove the pan from the heat and quickly add the nut and flour mixture stirring well with a wooden spoon. Spoon into the prepared tin and smooth the surface using the back of a damp spoon.

5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour then remove the cake from the oven and leave in the tin until completely cold.

Remove the cake from the tin, peel off the lining paper and dust thickly with icing sugar. Use a sharp knife to cut into squares to serve.

To advertise in the The Edition call 01333 3139 41

...for food lovers!

Whether it’s a time-saving starter, a special main course or a spectacular pudding, we are here to advise and help you over the festive period.

Please visit, phone or email for more information Tel: 01333 331400 Email: info@ardrossfarm.co.uk Ardross Fa rm, Elie, Fi fe. KY9 1EU

Please mention the The Edition when responding to adverts

13

“Your local independent hearing care company with 30 years' experience”

• Range of digital hearing systems

- rechargeable (forget about changing batteries) - bone conduction spectacles - wireless technology, connecting you to television, telephone etc Custom Hearing Protection - shooting, motor sports, music, swimming, work Reprogramming - extend the life of your e xisting hearing system Repairs - all makes Advice on tinnitus management

• • • • • Home visits

21st century technology with good old-fashioned servi ce Better hearing means better quality of life Contact Graeme or Moira Cockburn on 01334 476931 Slotline House, Largo Road, St Andrews KY16 8NJ

New extended range of kids frames, many free with an NHS voucher.

Ray-Ban sunglasses around 1/3rd off RRP. 6a Shore Street Anstruther Tel: 01333 311306

83 South Street, St Andrews Tel: 01334 474558

3 Panmure Street Dundee Tel: 01382 226236

“You’ll be glad you’ve gone to Govans”.

14

To advertise in the The Edition call 01333 3139 41

Snowdrops, Piglets & More At Cambo On 13 November, Mad Hatter, Grey Matter which brought an exciting range of family events and workshops during the summer, begins a series of free winter talks. Christine Tansey and Professor Andrew Millar of Edinburgh University will introduce phenology (the study of periodic plant and animal life cycle events and how these are influenced by seasonal and inter-annual variations in climate), and research on the circadian clock and how organisms coordinate their biology and behaviour with daily and seasonal changes in the daynight cycle.

On 19 February, Drs Duncan and Gollek, (Languages & Learning Lab, Dundee University) will share their research on language development. (www.camboinstitute.org.uk ) The Winter Garden is now magnificent from November right through to April and Head Gardener, Elliott Forsyth, will lead a guided tour on Sunday 8 February, following his RHS illustrated talk on ‘Cambo throughout the Year’.

Snowdrops, and piglets, are of course the highlight of February/early March at Cambo and Snowdrops by Starlight will

light up the woods once more from 11 to 15 February inclusive, giving visitors the chance to enjoy the spectacle of both the snowdrops and magnificent trees in the woodlands being lit up.

In 2015 it will be all systems go at Cambo as work will begin on the dismantling of the old glasshouses in the walled garden, providing a variety of interesting events and workshops in which all the family can be involved, and on the long-awaited transformation of the historic stable block into a visitor and learning centre.

Please mention the The Edition when responding to adverts

15

South America The Iguazu Falls

By Solange Hando The natives called them ‘big water’ and with an average flow of 10 million litres per second, Iguazu takes your breath away, thundering water, gusty winds, relentless spray and great clouds of mist rising above sub-tropical forest. Visitors are likely to get wet but no one seems to mind for in this wild awesome place, Iguazu is no ordinary cataract.

Just imagine a dark basalt cliff face, 2.7 km long, shaped like an inverted letter J, streaked by up to 300 glistening waterfalls, each one with its own name, plunging 60 to 90 metres, from the upper to the lower Iguazu river. ‘Santa Maria’, exclaimed Spanish explorer Cabeza de Vaca in 1541 when he discovered one of the most powerful cataracts. Santa Maria, as it is still called, is on the Brazil side but Argentina claims 80% of the falls, including the highest, the Devil’s Throat, reached by an eco-train and a kilometre long walkway across the upper river.

‘Argentina has the falls, Brazil has the views’, they say, and this is certainly true. In Argentina, visitors arrive at

16

the top of the Devil’s Throat, with just a partial view of the other falls, while on the Brazilian side, they take in the whole panorama, first from above and then, even more impressive, from below. You cannot beat the excitement as you make your way down the steps to the central point of the falls and along the amazing ‘cat walk’ which takes you to the heart of it all, soaked to the skin but exhilarated. Dwarfed by the mighty curtains of water roaring all around, you stand and stare as rainbows come and go like magic. No one wants to leave but there are other treats in store. Those who are brave enough can shoot the rapids on inflatable speed boats, right up to the base of the Devil’s Throat, while others might prefer a helicopter ride for a brief but unforgettable bird’s eye view of the falls in their pristine emerald setting.

Surrounded by rainforest, with visitors’ facilities well out of sight, Iguazu is protected

by UNESCO with national parks on both sides of the border. On quiet days, you may well spot some of the wild life close to the water,

from racoons and monkeys to parrots, macaws and toucans splashing myriad colours in the trees. Caimans bask in the lower reaches and there are jaguars and coral snakes deep in the forest. The nearby bird park offers a great alternative for wild life enthusiasts, dedicated to conservation in its own patch of rainforest.

As one would expect, the Iguazu falls vary according to season, often at their best around April-May when there is still plenty of water and skies tend to be clear. Today, however, climate change offers no guarantee. In 2006, a six-month drought left scores of visitors gazing in disbelief at barren cliffs and rocks. Yet, for those who have seen all the greatest falls in the world, Iguazu is top of the list for its panoramic views and unspoilt natural setting. Even Eleanor Roosevelt, first lady of the United States, was said to agree when she set eyes on this gigantic canyon, born from tectonic movements which began some 150 million years ago.

To advertise in the The Edition call 01333 3139 41

2 Wheel Care

Andrew Allan

Cycle Repairs & Servicing

Electrician Daniel Daniel Docherty Docherty C&G and Cytech Qualified Mechanic Free Estimates Collection & Delivery Service Based at Peat Inn

Call Daniel on 07955 979355 Email: Email: twowheelcare@hotmail.co.uk twowheelcare@hotmail.co.uk Website: Website: www.2wheelcare.co.uk www.2wheelcare.co.uk

• Rewiring • Upgrades to BS7671 • Garden Lighting & Power • Extra Sockets & Lights • Telephone Extensions • Fuseboard Upgrades • Fault Finding & Repairs • Safety Checks and much more

Tel/Fax: 01333 311765 or 330261 Mobile: 07922 232157 Email: aallanelect@aol.com

CA LL ELIE 01333 330123 Please mention the The Edition when responding to adverts

17

A. Stephen FUNERAL DIRECTORS Family Run Business Established 50 Years 24 Hr Personal Caring Service Viewing Room Complete Funeral Arrangements carried out Including Funeral Teas & Floral Arrangements Alan P Stephen & Alan W L Stephen

PRE-PAID FUNERAL PLANS AVAILABLE

Tel & Fax: 01333 730666 “Seaview” 6 Braehead, St Monans, KY10 2AW

Gordon Muir Joinery Self storage facilities in St Andrews and Crail

All Aspects of Work:

• Secure, dry storage for your business or home • Easy access on one level • 20ft containers available, prices from £19 per week!

• Store individual boxes from £1 per box, per

• • • • • •

Fitted Kitchens & Bedrooms Replacement Doors Replacement Windows All Types of Flooring Renovations, Attic Conversions Extensions

week!

• Collection and delivery available For more details please visit our website: www.storagestandrews.co.uk or email: info@storagestandrews.co.uk

18

7 Burnside Te rrace Anstruther, KY10 3EJ Te l: 01333 313809 Mobile: 07730 565604 gm_joinery@hotma il.co. uk

To advertise in the The Edition call 01333 3139 41

Spotlight on Fife Architects are an established practice working out of Murray Studios in Anstruther. With over 25 years of combined experience in architectural design and management, Fife Architects have an open-minded approach and deliver a high quality, bespoke design service suited to each client’s individual needs and project. They take a contemporary and thoughtful approach to all aspects of residential and commercial architecture creating fresh and elegant proposals.

Fife Architects enjoy working with clients who value well-considered design and appreciate that good design has a beneficial and lasting effect on our everyday wellbeing and comfort. They fully appreciate the importance of individual roles within a building project right through from client to architect and contractor which has allowed them to build lasting relationships. They believe

that excellent communication and respect between team members are vital to the success of a project and promote this at all times.

Fife Architects have a strong interest in sust ainable building for the environment and can offer practical advice on how best to apply this to your project. Fife architects are RIAS, ARB, accredited and carry full professional indemnity insurance cover. With solid experience in self-build, new build, all aspects of planning, consents and construction for both residential and commercial projects - Fife Architects are the obvious choice to realise the full potential of your next project.

For more information visit www.fifearchitects.com or give us a call on 01333 310551

Please mention the The Edition when responding to adverts

19

Gardening I’m Dreaming Of A Green Christmas

By Pippa Greenwood www.pippagreenwood.com I love giving presents, whether that gift is a thing of beauty or something totally practical.

With gardening as one of the nation’s top pastimes, here are a few ideas for things which I am sure most green fingered friends would be delighted to receive.

A few packets of vegetable seeds are always appreciated and most garden centres already have a good variety in stock. If you want to spend a bit more, a heated propagator makes a fantastic gift. With tomatoes, peppers , aubergines and many of the If you know a newish gardener fancier ornamentals needing then the basic tools are always to be sown soon, it’ll be a gift well received , especially if you put to use straight away. choose good quality, sturdy Gardening gloves too are ones. So think fork, spade and something we can always rake – yes, they are difficult to have more of. Some of the wrap but worth the effort. gauntlet style gloves are perfect if you have to tackle a For anyone gripped by the pruning job on a thorny plant Grow Your Own bug you or one with really rough or could give one of my ‘Grow sharp leaves. Alternatively, Your Own with Pippa Greenwood ‘ gift cards – they there are many lower-priced types available with gripping choose the veg they want to pads on the fingers or with grow and I send them out, at the right time for planting and leather toughened strips across the knuckles. Classic accompanied by weekly greens, ravishing reds or funky advice and tips emails….it florals, gloves are definitely couldn’t be simpler! Find out not boring. more at www.pippagreenwood .com Weeding is always an issue so a hoe is useful or for smaller spaces (such as in between plants, in gravel, between paving, or to tackle weeds within planters) try the hand held red-handled weeders – I think they’re indispensable.

20

Birds in the garden not only help to keep pest numbers down, but they also add charm which everybody appreciates . A peanut feeder, nest box or perhaps even a bird table will attract them in and there are many designs available from modern to

rustic.

For the ‘other half’ who is less inclined to help with the tough jobs in the garden, admit defeat and give them a garden lounger or even a hammock.

As container gardening continues to rise in popularity, another idea is to give a few gorgeous looking containers either empty for the friend or relative to decide what to put in it themselves, or make them into a complete gift by planting them up with a selection of plants and under planting them with bulbs which you know will bring extra delight next year.

Finally, houseplants such as poinsettias, cyclamen , indoor azaleas and jasmines are perfect for providing bright colour indoors at this time of year. But remember when you buy any indoor plant during cold weather, it is essential that you protect it thoroughly on the journey from the shop to your car and from your car into your house as even a tiny exposure to cold drafts and low temperatures can cause damage. Lots of useful garden items for your friends & family…or even for yourself!

To advertise in the The Edition call 01333 3139 41

PVC Sliding Sash Windows

JOINER CONTRACTOR All aspects of joinery work undertaken

BSI Accredited Fitted By Local Tradesman 10 Year Guarantee Genuine Savings Conservation Area Compliant

UPVC Windows and doors supply and fit

References available on request from former customers

TEL (01333) 312165 MOB 07791038005

If you have plans to replace your windows call us for a sensible price with genuine savings and a reliable local service.

Ian Scott - 07450 942524 or Ronni McBeath - 07791 038005

Please mention the The Edition when responding to adverts

21

Deliveri es from ÂŁ2.00

22

Daily Meal Deal s from ÂŁ3.50

To advertise in the The Edition call 01333 3139 41

Win £100

To Spend With A Local* Business Of Your choice Complete & Return Our Reader ‘s Survey To The Address Below & You’ll Be Entered Into A Draw To Win or Complete The Reader Survey online at:

http://www.bit.ly/edition2014 Please the boxes of the things that interest you.

Travel: Cruise Skiing UK Breaks Summer Disney/Theme Parks Winter Sun Long Haul Other:_______________________ Sports: Football Athletics Pets:

Dogs

Golf

Rugby Golf

Tennis Running Other:_____________________

Cats

Other:_____________________

Computers / Internet: PC

MAC

Desktop

Laptop

Books/Reading: Traditional Books Kindle /Table t Other Interests: Finance Cooking & Baking Arts Cinema / Theatre Music Crafts Health & Beauty Sewing / Knitting DIY Fitness Gardening Cars Competitions/Puzzles Eating Out Mobility Aids Name of The Local* Business For The Prize Should You Win (*located within St Andrews & The East Neuk) ______________________________________________ Name: Address: Tel: Mobile: Email: Birthday Month & Year:

Anniversary Month & Year:

To help us build a listing of local clubs and associations please list those which your are a member of or attend: Post completed Survey to: The EditionPlease Survey, 9 New Grange Crescent, Pittenweem, KY10 2QXto adverts mention the The Edition when responding

23

St Monans

Anst r ut her

Pit t enweem

Cr ail

Elie

St Andr ews

The Edition Liza Reekie

St Andrews & The East Neuk Local Community Magazin e Tel: 01333 313941 Email: email@theedition mag.co.uk Website: www.theeditionmag.co.uk

#TheEditionMag

Reserve Your Space In The Next Issue Don’t miss the booking deadline!

7th February

book early once it’s full − it’s full!!

Making it really easy to Promote Your Business to Local People Deliv ering your message direct into 11,800 homes in

St Andrews & The East Neuk To Promote your Event, Business or Service over Easter & the spring months.

Call Liza now!

24

01333 313941

To advertise in the The Edition call 01333 3139 41

Edna and Mr P …… Mini Scoot-land [Mr P ] Hiya – me again!

[Murray] Oh hello! Everything OK? [Mr P] Aye, fine ‘n' dandy! ….. It’s just that I wis speaking tae ma pal, Andy H. He wis telling me that he and Annie are off tae Tenerife for the winter. She’s got a scooter but it’s too big to take with them. Huv ya got ony ideas?

[Murray] Well, yes. There’s a new type of mini scooter that folds up very easily, The MINIMO from TGA. If you Google it you can see just how simple it is and how compact it becomes. You can wheel it along with just one hand. It’s light weight and fits easily into most car boots without dismantling. It even has the option of a travel bag and is accepted by most airline op- [Mr P] Aye, very good I can hear things I erators. have never heard for years!

[Mr P] Aye, how do I Google? I used to dae the Boogie but hav’ never heard o’ the Google!

[Murray] mmm….. How are you getting on with your new hearing aid?

[Murray] Oh good. Your family must be very pleased [Mr P] Och no! I hav'nae telt them!!! So, I hav' changed my will 3 times since.

The new Minimo is a revolution in compact, ‘car boot’ scoote r design Please mentionThe the The Edition when responding Edition - advertising feature to adverts

25

the pop in pittenweem Come and have a browse at 4 Mid Shore Pittenweem’s newest shop Lots of interesting items for sale, antiques, art, vintage, retro and re-claimed etc.

Open 10-5 Wednesday-Sunday

or by appointment during shop hours call 01333 313490 all other times call 07712815982 Woodbu rni ng st ove and kettle on Dog a nd childre n friendly

26

The Cleaning Specialists F or: • • • • • •

Holiday Lets En d of Tenancy Office Cleans One Off Cleans Domestic Cleaning Full Laun dry Service

With a reliable, established multi s taffed team with years of experience. To get yo ur job done

No Contract - We believe you should stay with us because you are happy and not because you are tied to a contract.

Call us on 07817328488 www.albacleanfife.co.uk

To advertise in the The Edition call 01333 3139 41

The Helen Main Charitable Trust SC044545 The Helen Main Charitable Trust was established by the Will of the late Helen Main, a long-time resident of Crail who sadly passe d away on 25 March 2013.

Crail and the East Neuk.

The Trust was registered as a charity on 19 December 2013 and, since then, the Trustees have been delighted to have been able Miss Main had been very to support a variety of local active in the local commuprojects. For example, the nity and wante d to see it Trust has been able to fund flourish. She therefore the purchase a new mower set up the Trust and left a to maintain the putting substantial portion of her green in Crail as well as proestate to the Trust in order vide a grant tow ards the to promote and provide refurbishment of Crail Bowlbenefit to the reside nts and ing Club. The Trustees have community in general in also aw arded funding to

The East Neuk Frail and Elderly Project which runs lunch clubs throughout the East Neuk.

The Trustees welcome applications from local organisations or members of the public throughout Crail and the wider East Neuk area and application forms are available from Lynn Melville at Thorntons, Kinburn Castle, St Andrews, KY16 9DR. Tel: 01334 477107.

CHRISTMAS POST Only 25 p per card Operates from 8 - 18 Dec 2014 We deliver to: Crail, Kilrenn y, Cellard yke, An struther, Pittenweem , Arncro ach, C arnbee, St Monans, Elie, Earlsfer r y, Kilconquhar & Colinsburgh Crail - Greens & Chemis t Shop Cellard yke - GH Barnett Anstruther - Govan Optometrists Pittenweem - GH Bar nett St Monan s - Mini Market & Spar Shop Elie & Earlsferry - RBS & N ewsagents Colinsburgh - C orner Shop

Please mention the The Edition when responding to adverts

27

101 Things To Do In St Andrews & The East Neuk #101StandrewsEastNeuk

My apologies, I missed numbers 37 & 38 in the last issue so they are included here along with activities 43 - 61 on the list courtesy of Eilidh Smith from Morton of Pitmilly: 37. Walk along the pier at St Andrews. A St Andrews University tradition, no visit to St Andrews is complete without a walk along the pier - the views of the town from the end make the walk worthwhile!

38. Play a round of golf at Kingsbarns. Kyle Phillips designed this Top 100 Ranked golf course and by setting it in an amphitheatre along the coast, nearly every hole boasts spectacular views of the North Sea. 43. Meet the artists at the Crail Gallery. The gallery is based in Crail, and showcases a changing selection of limited edition prints and paintings.

44. Visit the Fife Folk Museum. A museum of local life located in the village of Ceres.

This award winning museum looks at the most important aspect of life in the Kingdom of Fife - its people.

45. Visit Falkland Palace. A former royal palace of the Scottish Kings. Today it is in the care of the National Trust for Scotland, and serves as a fantastic tourist attraction.

46. Visit St Andrews Castle and bottle dungeon. Largely ruined, battered from centuries of wars, sieges and high tides, but remains a fascinating visit.

28

Children will love the visitor centre.

47. Celebrate St Andrews day in St Andrews! Where better?!

Sunday 30th November 2014.

48. Take a stroll along Kingsbarns beach. This sandy beach stretches for 2 miles and is backed by extensive sand dune systems. It is an ideal area to relax and take in the beautiful coastal vistas.

49. Learn to Ceilidh at Forgans. Traditional ceilidh featuring some of scotland's best ceilidh bands.

50. Visit Hill of Tarvit Mansion House. The Hill of Tarvit is a 20th-century mansion house designed by Sir Robert Lorimer and is today owned by the National Trust for Scotland.

51. Go to Tanadice or Dens Park to watch a football match. Perfect for football fans.

52. Have a bar lunch at the Jigger Inn. Golf's most famous 19th hole!

53. Try sky diving. Certainly not for the faint hearted . . . www.skydivestandrews.co.uk 54. Visit Cambo Snowdrops.

A perfect excuse to get outside whether for a day out, pleasant walk or to wonder at the specialist snowdrops and add to your own collection. See p15.

55. Go for a walk up the Lomonds. The Lomond Hills (meaning beacon hills), also known as the Paps of Fife, lie in the centre of Fife. At 522m West Lomond is the highest point in

Fife.

56. Go to Dundee for a look around the Discovery. Discover Antarctica with Captain Scott on board RRS Discovery.

Films, interactives, audio-visual displays, galleries, a great day out for everyone.

57. Go to StAnza, the national poetry festival. One of the leading poetry festivals in the UK and Europe. 4 - 8 March 2015 http://www.stanzapoetry.org/ 58. Visit Kellie Castle. Dating from 1360, this enchanting castle with its picturesque walled garden was once home to the Earls of Kellie and is now the ideal place to visit.

59. Have a snoop around Crail Pottery. A diverse range of stoneware, terracotta planters, raku and bright hand painted earthenware. Every piece is hand thrown on the wheel, decorated, glazed and fired in the Crail workshops.

60. Visit the St Andrews Food and Drink Festival. The festival provides two weeks of tasty activities in and around the beautiful town of St Andrews.

22-30th November 2014 www.foodfest.visitstandrews.com

61. Go mountain biking. Get on your bike and explore our beautiful countryside and coastal paths.

Follow us at: www.theeditionmag.co.uk fb.com/theeditionmag twitter.com/theeditionmag

To advertise in the The Edition call 01333 3139 41

The East Neuk’s Centre for TV & Computer Services

We Supply, Install, Upgrade & Maintain Computer System s Call Out Service Available

34 High Street Pittenweem

01333 311841 Gift Vouchers Available Stockist of Pa ul M itchell Products

Software, Accessories & Computer Consumables Office Supplies Digital Televisions, Aerials & Satellite System s Public Internet Acce ss Home & Office Networks Mobile Phone & Digital Camera Supplies 21 Rodger Street, Anstruther Tel: 01333 313300 Email: info@eastneuktechnology.c o.uk Web: www.eastneuktechnology.co.uk

Please mention the The Edition when responding to adverts

29

A Tribute To Ian Birrell 16th September 1943 - 7th October 2014 My dad - Ian Birrell, who was the well known face of the Craw’s Nest Hotel in Anstruther for many years, sadly passed away in October, five years after being diagnosed with the degenerative brain disease Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP).

Back in 2009 we’d never heard of PSP and surprisingly it appears neither had many of the medical profession with whom he would come into contact during the next five years. Mum always made a point of carrying the PSP Association cards with her which clearly set out the symptoms of PSP. Generally they include loss of balance and unexpected backward falls , stiffness and eye problems. These can include difficulties in looking up or down, focusing, double or tunnel vision and dislike of bright lights. Some people can experience behavioural and cognitive changes – depression, apathy, clumsiness, or tiny, cramped handwriting. Early on, symptoms may resemble those of other neuro-degenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease or Motor Neurone disease. As a result many people are initially misdiagnosed. As PSP progresses, symptoms increase. There may be problems with swallowing, slurred speech, recurrent falls, irritability and apathy, slowness of response and severe difficulties walking. Sometimes the eyelids close involuntarily and it becomes increasingly difficult to look up or down. Emotional lability, such as laughing or crying inappropriately, may be another feature and there can be incontinence. The average life expectancy is around seven years from onset. However, every case is different – and as we have discovered through PSP support group meetings there is considerable variation in the symptoms and rate of progression in each individual.

met mum - Elizabeth Clarke at his future father-in-law - Eddie Clarke’s Café on Shore Street, Anstruther.

They were married in 1968 and had two children Liza (me) & my brother Ian. The Craw’s Nest was opened in May 1965 and two year later Ian joined the business, even though his mother didn’t think he’d do, as he was “too reserved”.

It did work out and “Cuddles” as he was know to his friends and also a name he gave to people he knew was the face of The Craw’s Nest until he retired in 2000. Over the years he served as president of Fife Licensed Trade Association and was twice president of Anstruther Rotary Club. Always involved with their annual Charity Christmas Postal Service and would often be seen at the end of the sponsored Coastal Walk presenting medals to the participants. For his services to Rotary he was awarded the Paul Harris Sapphire Award.

After he retired Ian enjoyed a few years of baby sitting service for his grandson Scott and caddying at Crail & Kingsbarns but only after he’d finished his hoovering and dusting duties at home! He took great joy in following Scott and his pals play football for the Primary School, Pittenweem Rovers YFC and Dundee United before PSP started to take hold.

Ian has left a lasting legacy having decided to donate his brain & spinal cord to the University College London Queen Street Brain Bank. They specialise in the research of neurological disorders such as PSP. As a family we have been overwhelmed by the love and support, the many cards, flowers & donations we have received and of course the amazing turnout of family & friends to honour Ian at the memorial service in the Craw’s Nest. It’s amazing that one man can touch so many people around the world. And the fact so many people have said they’d never heard him say a bad word about anybody and that he was one in a billion really sums up the character of the man I was proud to be able to call my dad.

Ian was born and brought up in Danbury, Essex and first came up to the East Neuk as a youngster to recuperate from an illness. He was put on the train with a tag around his neck, a bit like Paddington Bear and spend time at his aunts in Cellardyke & Pittenweem.

His first job was in London with the tea company but the hike in train fares lead to him leaving that job and In memory of Ian a page has been set up at joining his father - John Birrell in the Queens Fish & www.justgiving.com/ianbirrell2014 Chip shop in Raleigh. He learnt the hard way that in support of the PSP Association to wearing slippers to work wasn’t a good idea when he which all donation however small are got burnt! Like many locals of his generation he first greatly appreciated.

30 To advertise in the The Edition call 01333 3139 41

A Donaldson Builder Roofer Plasterer Ceramic Tiler 25 Windmill Court Cellardyke Anstruther KY10 3BT

Extensions Attic Conversions Dormer Window Conservatories Roofs Kitchens Stairs Doors Windows Flooring UPVC Doors & Windows T imber Doors & Windows

Tel: 01333 311279 Mobile: 07812086147

Need help walking or looking after your dog?

ANSWER DRIVING SCHOOL

Reliable dog walking and home boarding in St Andrews & the East Neuk of Fife

Driving Lessons at Competitive Rates Block Booking Discounts Door to Door Service Pass Plus Registered

www.wellletthedogsout.co.uk Email: info@wellletthedogsout.co.uk

Tel: 01333 631746

EST 1988

Philip Jones 5 George Terrace St Monans 01333 730686 / 07419298772 www.answerdrivingschool.com

Please mention the The Edition when responding to adverts

31

The Person Behind The Business Q&A Name and Business: Liza Reekie, The Edition St Andrews & The East Neuk Local Community Magazine Where do you live?

Pittenweem Favourite local shop? For some reason, no idea why but Thursday’s have become “chippy night” so it’s usually a visit to Anstruther Fish Bar or Pittenweem Fish Bar.

Favourite Song or Band? It’s a toss up between No Apologies by Bon Jovi or I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing by Aerosmith. There’ll be a few people out there thinking it should be Dragostea Din Tei by O-zone , but that’s another story!!

Favourite Book? For years it was Charlie & The Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl., as I wasn’t really one for reading. But while transiting through an airport in the USA a few years ago I picked up a copy of The Automatic Millionaire by David Bach, it was the best $20 I’ve spent, he makes getting you finances on track so easy.

Favourite local venue? For a family meal out it’s The Grill House or if it’s just the two of us it would Favourite TV Show? Homeland. Wasn’t that be The Adamson, love the décor and the ambitaken with the last series, but I’m liking the current ance and the food’s good too. one. Sunday nights can’t come round quick What do you like best about St Andrews & The enough, the suspense each week almost kills me.

East Neuk? It’s just a great place to live and I I can feel the palpitations just watching it! think you appreciate it more when you’ve moved Favourite Sport? Taking part I Love skiing & I’m a away and come back. At the end of the day I fair weather golfer but haven’t played much for think most people usually end up living where ages. I’ll watch most sports on TV, it’s usually foottheir work takes them or how far they’re prepared ball although I do like the biathlon on Eurosport in to travel. I guess it comes back to the old adage of the Grass Being Greener somewhere else. A great the winter. example of that was my brother going out to Aus- Favourite place to take a holiday? Walt Disney tralia for a year and at the same time my dad’s World Resort in Florida. It’s one of those magical cousin’s son was heading from Australia to the UK places and I just love it. as there was nothing for him over there!

The one thing you'd take with you to a desert Sometimes you just need to stop where you are island? Would have to be a jar of Emma Hardie and smell the roses or in our case the sea air!

Moringa Balm - it’s amazing. I’ll save space and What do you like doing when you’re not working? When I’m not working I’m a full time taxi service and soccer mum! When I’m no longer required for those services I’ll be doing a spa day!

just say google 18 uses for moringa balm.

What’s your favourite one liner?

No one ever died of embarrassment.

Something that’s on your bucket list? A trip to Macha Pitchu in Peru & a round the world trip.

Is there a particular charity you support & why?

The PSP Association (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy) My dad Ian Birrell sadly passed away in October having been diagnosed with PSP in 2009.

I set up my business because… I didn’t think I It’s not that well known, even amongst the medicould work for anybody else! (Especially having left school and always worked for my parents and cal profession it’s amazing the amount of people there who had no clue about it. So mum always then auntie & uncle at the Craw’s Nest.) I get great satisfaction putting each issue of The Edition carried cards to hand out which detailed the effects of PSP. I even remember typing PSP into together, it’s great being able to help local businesses get their message out there . As I know it google when he was first diagnosed and all that can be difficult for smaller businesses to find the came up was hand held games consoles! time to deal with that when they’re so busy work- Something that not many people will know ing in the business themselves. I’m here to make bout you? I’m a former Open Golf Champion it easy for them. (at Anstruther Golf Club).

32

To advertise in the The Edition call 01333 3139 41

charlie B architect 26 years Chartered Architect Partial / Full Architectural Service Planning Permission and Building Warrant Applications Domestic, Commercial and Industrial Projects No charge for Initial Consultation

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

Please mention the The Edition when responding to adverts

33

A Gift For You At Christmas We’ve got Christmas all wrapped up this year, with a selection of book sure to keep everyone happy.

The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein What better kind of spruce this festive season than ‘The Giving Tree’. Loved by children and adults alike, this is a story about a little boy who grows up under the branches of a tree, and continues to take and take throughout his years into adulthood. If you don’t cry when you read this then quite frankly, you must have a heart of stone. It’s such a simple and touching story about our capacity to love and it’s perfect for some fireside snuggling up with whoever you have staying with you this Christmas.

The Gift by Cecelia Ahern If you ever thought there weren’t enough hours in the day then meet Lou Suffern, a man who constantly needs to be two places at once and who is struggling to keep up. He finds it impossible to really ‘be’ in the present, whether it’s at work or at home with his family. One day he meets a homeless man called Gabe and, taking pity on him, sorts him out with a job in the post room. But there’s something not quite right about Gabe. He always appears to be in more than one place at once.

It’s a bit ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ for modern times, and goes to prove that as we suspected, time really

34

could be the greatest gift of all.

Great British Bake Off: Christmas by Lizzie Kamenetzky ‘Stuff your face with plates of blinis, fah-lah-lah-lah lah’ or however it goes! Christmas simply can’t go wrong with Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry helping you along your merry way. There are master class recipes as well as contributions from all four previous winners and other memorable contestants. It’s packed with plenty of inspiration without causing you too much perspiration whilst slaving over a hot stove. It could be a present to yourself…or whoever you’ve talked into doing the cooking.

Let it Snow by John Green, Maureen Johnson and Laure n Myracle Here are three touching and romantic stories that all stem from one incident, as a young girl decides to ditch the stranded train she was travelling on and heads out into the blizzard. The tales then take place over the following few days as the residents of Gracetown struggle to cope with the Christmas Eve storm. Written by some of today’s best-selling authors they are like three

perfectly wrapped little stocking fillers.

Guerrilla Marketing and Joint Ventures: Million Dollar Partnering Strategies for Growing Any Business in Any Economy by Jay Conrad Levinson & Sohail Khan Set to become a best seller. This final book from the Late Jay Conrad Levinson serves as a fitting tribute to the iconic marketer.

With step-by-step explanations on how entrepreneurs can use smarter marketing and joint ventures to generate maximum profits from minimum investments. Including Sohail Khan’s own experience of going from zero to 4 million customers in 30 days, make this a must read for any business owner.

Jedburgh Justice and Kentish Fire by Paul Anthony Jones T he story of English in ten phrases and expressions. This book is a fascinating exploration of the origins of 500 phrases and expressions. A wide ranging collection including phrases from Shakespeare and phrases from comics as well as ten ways of saying “Wow” and ten ways of saying “Never”.

To advertise in the The Edition call 01333 3139 41

G B Haviland Garden Services

MURRAY & WILSON (Joiners) Ltd Anstruther

RHS Tra ined, City & G uil d Qua lificat ions

Offering a Full Range of Garden Services Local Customer References Available Reliable & Honest Service ÂŁ17 Hourly Rate

Also Offering Tree Maintenance NPTC Chainsaw Qualifications Price Per Job Given (All Services Insured)

Please Phone Garry For Free & Friendly Advice

Tel: 01333 450611 Mob: 07954 166123

Joiners & Building Contractors Renovations & Extensions Attic Conversions New Builds Fitted Kitchens Window, Doors & Stairs Sash & Case Windows Made to Measure

School Green Anstruther Tel: 310312

PETER MURRAY FUNERAL DIRECTORS ANSTRUTHER Our family run funeral directors offers a personal, caring and professional service in your time of need.

Peter Murray MBE

Peter D Murray

Service Rooms & Rest Rooms at 25 East Green Anstruther Home Visits Floral Tributes Arranged 24 Hour Service

Pre-paid Funeral Plans Available

For help and advice contact 01333 310312/312366 Please mention the The Edition when responding to adverts

35

36

To advertise in the The Edition call 01333 3139 41

Pathhead Nurseries Flower Shop Holly Wreaths, Christmas A rra ngements, & Hya cinth Bowls Fudge & Chocolates, Christmas Ha mpers, Napkins & Festive Things

Flowers & Vegeta bles Ca ndles, Pla nt Pots, Garden Sundries

11 SHORE STREET ANSTRUTHER Telephone: 01333 310407

PATHHEAD NURSERIES ST. MONANS, FIFE, KY10 2DQ TEL: 01333 730716 WE ARE A WORKING NURSERY AND WELL WORTH A VISIT! Christmas Trees & Hyacinth Bowls Available 1st Week of December Winter Bulbs, Azalea, Primula, Winter Flowering Pansies & Shrubs All the Usual and Unusual Also a Large Selection of Containers, Ceramic Pots and Half Oak Barrels Please mention the The Edition when responding to adverts

37

The Fly lady Perfectionism Can Ruin Your Holidays

By Marla Cilley Perfectionism can ruin your holidays. So why do we “Pile On”? It is because we want to be the best hostess, have the prettiest home; so everyone will know that we have it all together. Our list of things to do, keeps getting longer each time we think about this picture perfect holiday celebration. We tell ourselves, “If we do just one more thing it will make it even bette r.” When all our family wants is a quie t celebration without all the fuss.

Those three Ps consist of; Perfectionism, Piling On and Procrastination. When our list gets too long we put things off. We left out of our plan the actual implementation of each item on our list.

This is why I want to give you the greatest gift this holiday season. This is a gift of eliminating PPP Syndrome from the holidays.

When you let go of just your perfectionism; piling on and procrastination go away.

We have made it easy for you by giving you a FREE Holiday Control Journal. It asks the questions so you 38

don’t have to think about them. With your brain free to plan and play with the process of getting ready for the holidays, you are going to be stress free. Things in your Holiday Control Journal are going to get done because you are not paralyzed by your perfectionism.

We break things down into babysteps, so you do not feel overwhelmed. Each day of the week has a theme and in six weeks we are ready to cruise through the holidays. Our goal is to be ready for the holidays by December 1st.

Come join us as we cruise through the holidays. Jump in right where we are and remember to have fun!

had if you fight the urge to be perfect.

Download our Free Holiday Control Journal in our Holiday Section on: http://www.flylady.net/i/ pdf/hol_coj.pdf For help getting rid of your CHAOS, check out her website and join her free mentoring group at www.FlyLady.net or her book, Sink Reflections pu blished

by Ran dom House and her New York Times Best Selling boo k, Body Clutter published by Simo n and Sch uster.

Copyright 2014 Marla Cilley Used by permission in this publication.

This will be the least stressful holiday season you have ever

To advertise in the The Edition call 01333 3139 41

"Self Assessment from £75 "

Paws for Thought Dog Grooming in Crail & at 64 Argyle Street, St Andrews

We cater for all sizes and breeds of dogs

Services Available: Bathing, Drying & Dematting Scissoring, Clipping & Deshedding Handstrippi ng Nail Clippi ng, Ear Plucking & Cleani ng

Call us today on 01333 451223 or 07963 187397

JAMES McGHEE Builder For all Types of General Building Work

Extensions Renovations Plastering Slating Tiling Roughcasting Slab Laying

“Holmlea” 6 Glenburn Road Anstruther, KY10 3ES

Tel & Fax: 01333 310409 Mobile 07748 773076 Email: mcgheecarol1@aol.com

Please mention the The Edition when responding to adverts

39

Nature’s Way, Fife A. Vogel Herbal Specialist Store 27 High St East, Anstruther, 311077 www.naturesway-fife.com PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE NUTRITIONAL & HERBAL ADVICE TAILORED TO YOUR NEEDS LICENCED MEDICINAL HERBS, VITAMINS & MINERALS FLOWER REMEDIES (also suitable for pets) SPECIAL OFFERS OUR PRODUCTS ARE APPROVED FOR SALE IN THE UK This is important for quality & safety reasons FOR ADVICE & MAIL ORDER (LOCAL and U.K. WIDE) TEL: 01333 311077 or e mail info@naturesway-fife.com

Sandi Johnstone Member of National Asso ciation of Health Stores www.nah s.co.u k Complementar y Medical Association www.the-cm a.org.uk

UK AWARD WINNER

~ FIREWOOD ~ Quality Seasoned Logs Forestry All Types of Tree Wor k • Woodland

• Garden • Hedge Removal

Delivered Free Locally

Fencing

07808 768 587

Agricultural & Garden • Stock Fence

35 Years Experience Landscaping & Groundsworks

• Panel Fence • Post & Rail

S D PROVAN Stable Flat, West Grangemuir Farm Pittenweem, Fife, KY10 2RB 07801 029 508 Email: info@sdprovan.com Website: www.sdprovan.com 40

To advertise in the The Edition call 01333 3139 41

Please mention the The Edition when responding to adverts

41

QUICK CROSSWORD Solution page 45

1

2

3

4

7

5

6

8

Across 7

A red fruit (6) On every side (6) Deceased (4) Hold back (8) Sprinkle (7) Weeps (5) Concerning (5) Farewell (4-3) Acquainted (8) Require (4) Disclose (6) Thick, oily substance (6)

8 9 10 11 13 15 17 20 21 23 24

9

11

10

12

13 14

15

16

17

18

19 20

21

23

22

24

Down 1 2 3 4

Finished (4) Outlaw (6) Expedition (7) Severe (5)

5 6 12 14

PETS PANTRY ~ Pet Care Centre & Feed Merchant ~ Boarding Service for Small Animals & Birds ~ Delivery Service Within the East Neuk 54/56 High Street Anstruther

Tel 01333 311890 www.pets-pantry.co.uk 42

Terror (6) Completely (8) Green vegetables (8) Bravery (7)

16 18 19 22

Allied (6) Beast of burden (6) Feminine (5) Simple (4)

CAKE CREATIONS FIFE Bespoke Novelty & Celebration Cakes

Cath Whiteman & Louise McNicoll 26 East Forth Street - Cellardyke Tel: 01333 312336 www.cakecreationsfife.com - www.fb.com/cakecreationsfife

Plumbing & Heating Gas Maintenance Mike Paterson Tel: 01333 630402 Mob: 07814 490832 Em ail: m ikepplumbing @gm ail.com 14 Ro w an Lane, Leven, KY8 4FL

To advertise in the The Edition call 01333 3139 41

Joan Joan Lily Lily Porter Porter Clairvoyant Clairvoyant Medium, Medium, Tarot Tarot and and Angel Angel Card Card Reader Reader Private Sittings and Group Bookings in the East Neuk

01333 313351 or for more info www.psychic-telephone.co.uk

John Johnstone Appliance Repairs

01333 300884 eve & w/e nds 07950 434278 Repairs to most kitchen appliances Over 30 Years experience Email : j ohn.j ohnstone12@blue yonde r.co.uk

Zena F Walker

D.S.M.

Reiki Practioner Swedish Massage Bioforce Phytotherapy Hot Stone Therapy Registered with Sc ottish Massage Thera pists Organisation

Argyle Cottage, 9 South Street, Elie

01333 330679

Steven Tilbrook Painter & Decorator - Crail Experienced t o National Trust for Scotland St andard

All Interior & Exterior Jobs Undertaken References Available

VAT FREE

Tel: 01333 450732 Mob: 07746451116

Wakelin Thomson PAINTER Reduced rates for OAP’s

Tel: 01333 730 336 Mob: 07795 280316 Email: wakelinthomson@hotmail.co.uk

R P Allan Joiner For all your small joinery jobs For help, advice & prompt attention Tel: 01333 313107 Mob: 07801 281261 Email: rpallan.joiner@sky.com

George D Allan

Gary White

Plasterer, Roofer, Ceramic Tiler

Oil & Gas Heating Engineer

Tel: 01333 311416 Mob: 07773 736372 57 Toll Road, Cellardyke

Boiler Service, Installation & Repairs. Breakdowns & Landlord Safety Certificates

Tel: 07904061079 Email: gary_white87@hotmail.com Scotshall Farm, Ovenstone, Anstruther, KY10 2RR

Please mention the The Edition when responding to adverts

43

BORIS SHEPHERD

ANDREW NEEDHAM

LANDSCAPE GARDENER

Plumbing ● Heating ● Bathrooms ● Tiling ● Drainage ● Maintenance

Walls, crazy paving & ponds created artistically.

Cutting grass & maintenance as well!

Tel: 01333 450887

C a ll A n d r e w o n C r ail: 07 96 9 41 25 3 1

el i za be ths he p he r d1 @s k y . c om 3 7 Ne the r ga te , C ra il, K Y1 0 3 TU

a _ ne e dha m pl u m be r @ ho t m a il. c o. uk

Robert Harbour of Crail Ltd Co

John McKenna

Painter & Decorator

Contemporary & Traditional Upholstery

All Interior & Exterior Jobs Undertaken Insurance Jobs Welcome

Tel: 01333 451239 Email: robertharbourpainter@btinternet.com 59 Pinkerton Road, Crail

CHRISTINE J. PALMER CHARTERED ARCHITECT 01333 63119 3 / 0 7846 2258 11 / www. cjpa.co.uk

christine_j_palmer@yahoo.co.uk Full Architectural Service including: New Build, Extensions & Alterations Planning & Building Warrant Applications Free Initial Consultation Register ed with ARB & a chartered member of RIBA & RIAS

Web: needhampl umbling.co.uk

• Sofas & All Types of C hairs • Large Selection of Fabrics • Replacement Seat & Back Cushions • Spring Replace ment to C hairs & Sofas

Tel: 01333 312389 Mobile: 07732 854939

R.F.Harper G.C.S.CH, M.INST.CH/P, M. R.S.M

CHIROPODIST PODIATRIST Tel: 01333 311833 Home visits by appointment Registered with the Health Prof essions Council & Major Medical Insurance Companies

Guitar Lessons

SANDY SMITH

Adam Legg BA Hons Music Tuition Scotland Professional Guitar Tutor

STONEMASON & BUILDING CONTRACTOR

Tel: 01333 311853 11a Cards Wynd, An struther, KY10 3DB

44

Landlord Gas Safety Certificates

Tel: 01333 312625 Mob: 07931 981 559

To advertise in the The Edition call 01333 3139 41

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 On” page of the website www.theeditionmag.co.uk St Andrews Farme rs Marke t Firs t Saturday of Every Month 9am - 1pm, Argyle Street Car P ark, 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.

Saturday 8 Novembe r Cambolicious Craft Beer Festival 2 - 8pm Sunday 16 Novem ber, 11-4 pm Christmas Foo d & Craft Fair Snow drop S pectac ula r 30 Jan - 14 Marc h 10am - 5pm Adults £5.50, Children free Snow drops by Starlight 11 - 15 February East Neuk Kids Af ter Sc hool Club Meet at Cellardyke Church H all, Toll Road, Cellard yke. Phone 07581090910.

Rota ry Club of A nstruthe r Chris tmas Pos t Serv ice Runs from 8th to 18th December, 25p per card - see advert on page 27 for full details. Th ank you for your c ontinued support.'

EAST NEUK ART CLUB Old and new members warmly welcomed. Anyone interested in joining can cont act the secretary for more details Tel. 01334 880 332 or email seagates@tiscali.co.u k Patchwork & Quilting Group Meet from 7 - 9pm on Wednesday evenings in Dreel Halls, Anstruther.

Details from Christine Keay 310579.

St Andrews Photogra phic Soc iety The Soc iety 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 Pittenweem A rtists & Galleries Invite yo u to their open weekend on Dec. 6 th & 7 th, from 11 am - 5pm. Visit 12 venues plus their mixed exhibitio n of art, craftwork and Christmas refreshments in ART@47.

Cellardyke & Kilrenny Men’s A ssoc .

Meets every Thursday from mid September to the end of March at 7pm in Cellard yke Ch urch Hall and is open to all men in the are a. With car pet bowling, speakers and the occasio nal social evening. Come alo ng for good c ompany and an enjo yable evening. Co ntact Alec Govan Tel 01333 313706 for more information.

Anstruther Improvements Association Anster Nichts at Dreel Halls 7.30pm 20 Novem ber 201 3 “Thomas Watson & Mary Buick” by Alex Gow ans 15 January 2 014 “Top Secret”, you’ll never guess what’s coming.

18 February 201 4 ”Eco Homes of The Future” by Fife Architects 12 March 2 014 “Murray Barnett Artisan Baker” For details of upcoming events visit www.anstrutherimprovements.org/ events.php CRAIL FOLK CLUB Crail Town H all - 8pm Nov 14 - Rab Noakes £6 Nov 27 - Singers Night £1 Dec 11 - Christm as Party - free Visit website www.crailfolkclu b.org.u k or call Bernie on 451126 for more info.

Anstruther Golf Club Coffee Morning Mond ay Mornings 10am - noon.

Pite nweem Community Counc il Saturday 22 Novembe r Indoor Farmers Market, New Town H all, Session St, Pittenweem, 10am - 2pm.

Saturday 6 Decem ber Pittenweem Craft Fair @ New Town Hall, Session Street, 10am – 2pm. For more information cont act the Events Co-ordin ator, Marg aret Wardlaw 01333 312362.

GIVE BLOOD Monday 1 & T uesday 2 Decembe r 4-8pm at St Andrews Town H all.

Thursday 22 January 2.30-4pm & 5.30-8pm, St Monans Town Hall Little Birds Marke t Sunday 30 Nov Vintage, cr aft and design shopping, 12 noon - 4pm at The Vic, 1 St Mar y’s Place, St Andrews.

St Andrews Food & Drink Festiva l Sat 2 Novem ber - Sun 1 Decem be r A full listing of the events taking place can be found o n the website: www.foodfest.visitstandrews.com Most Holy Trinity Church Christmas Fair & Coffee Morning - 29 Novembe r Most Holy Trinity chur ch coffee morning and Christmas fair at the Leg ion Hall, Nethergate, Crail from 10.30 am.

Home baking , r affle & stalls.

East Neuk Dook 2 014 Boxing Day 26th Decem ber a t 3pm Another brave bu nch will jump int o Anstruther Harbour and swim across.

Come along and support them. The charit y this year is Multiple Sclerosis.

St Andrews Food & Drink Festiva l Saturday 22 - 30 Novembe r Two weeks of events details at: www.foodfest.visitstandrews.com Barnardo’s Bazaa r - Sat 15 Novembe r Cosmos Community Centre 11am-4pm.

Taste of Christmas F ood Fair Sunday 9 Novem ber at Ardross Farm Shop, 11am - 4pm.

Chris tmas In The Lof t Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 Decembe r at Ardross Farm Sho p, 9am - 4pm.

East Neuk W heelc hair A ppea l Coffee Morning We d 3 Dec , at Church Hall, Pittenweem from 10am.

Boxing Night Disco - See the East Neuk Wheelchair Appe al faceboo k page for more details of venue an d tickets.

Jack and the Bean S talk 27 Novem ber - 3 January at t he Byre Theatre St Andrews. For tickets c all 084447710000 / www.byretheatre.com

Quick Crossword Solution (P42) Acro ss: 7 To ma to, 8 Arou nd, 9 D e ad, 10 R es train, 11 Sca tter, 13 C ries, 15 Ab ou t, 17 G oo d-b ye , 2 0 Fa miliar, 2 1 N e ed, 23 R e veal, 24 Greas e.

Down: 1 D on e, 2 B an dit, 3 Jo urne y, 4 H arsh, 5 H orror, 6 E ntirel y, 12 C a bb ag es, 14 C o urag e, 16 U nite d, 1 8 D o n ke y, 19 Girl y, 2 2 E as y.

Please mention the The Edition when responding to adverts

45

Accountant

Index of Advertisers Computer Services

TMA A ccountants & Tax Advisors 39

Activites/Events Cambo 15 Rotary Christmas Post Service 27

Appliance Repairs John Johnstone

43

Charlie Bowman Christine J Palmer Fife Architects

33 44 19

Beauty

ENFACT Directory Zena F Walker

7 10 11

Bike Shop / Services 2 Wheel Care

Paws For Thought

Cakes Cake Creation Fife

42 13 48 27

Chiropodist R F Harper

44

Clairvoyant Joan Lily Porter

43

Cleaning Services Alba Clean

Hairdresser

31

Robert Adamson So… Glamorous Alan Mowbray A Syme Gordon Muir Joinery Murray & Wilson Ronni McBeath R P Allan Steven Doherty

17

26

13 36

Firewood/Logs SD Provan

40

Florist Pathhead Flower Shop

37

Funeral Directo r A Stephen Funeral Director 18 Peter Murray Funeral Director 35

Garden Centre/Nursery Pathhead Nurseries

C C Mobility Govan Optometrist

Pet Shop Pets Pantry Stuart Barton

Andrew Needham 44 Fleming & Gibson 9 Mike Paterson Plumbing 42 St Andrews Plumbing Services 26 Gary White 43 The Spindrift The Bank Mexigo The Spindrift Waterfront

6 2 22 6 47

Roofing Lee Johnstone

36 44 17

St Andrews Storage

25

Tree & Hedge Surgery

33

Colin Sweeney Stonemasons Sandy Smith

42 21

1 44 5

Upholsterer John McKenna

44 43 43

18

Stonemason

Special Branch 14

Physiotherapist 9

43

Storage

Painter

35

George D Allan

Restaurants / Takeaway 31 6 18 35 21 43 33

Opticians Robert Harbour Steven Tilbrook Wakelin Thomson

Garden Machinery Repairs & Service Gardens, Mowers & Tools

29 10

Mobility Equipment

37

Garden Services G B Haviland

14 5

Landscape Gardening Twin Land scapes Boris Shepherd Laburnum Landscapes

9

Plumbing

Joiner 31 5

Farm Shop

Charitable Trust Helen Main Charitable Trust

39

Driving School

31 Ardross Farm Shop 29 Fitness & Dance 39 East Neuk School of Dance

Carpets & Flooring Carpet Sun Limited

St Andrews Hearing Services Clear Ear

6

Gardens, Mowers & Tools

Plasterer 40

Hearing Services

36

East Neuk Pianos

Plant & Tool Hire 44

Health Food Store Nature’s Way

Electrician

Catering Stephanie’s Kitchen

41 43

Dog Walking Answer School of Motoring Paul Ambrose

Piano Repair & Service

26

Guitar Lessons Adam Legg

Dog Grooming

17 Andrew Allan

Builder A Donaldson David Shepherd Builder James McGhee Builder

Pop In Shop Pittenweem

Damp Proofing

We’ll Let The Dogs Out

Jennifers So...Glamorous Herbalife Skin

36 29

Complementary Therapies

St Andrews Renovations

Architect

Gifts / Fancy Goods

Buzz Computer Services East Neuk Technology

44

Vets East Neuk Veterinary Clinic

3

Weight Loss Herbalife

10

Windows PVC Sliding Sash Windows Ian Scott

21

si nes s ! ! cal b u o l a of omersag, t s List u o D C o T lm ore e lo c a

G et M

l is l itt

i n th g es. etails o do it f or a at I ut wh my d t

g t bo I w an n m ean i n now a . ee pl e k re peo es I o f fer s in I’v e b o m et ho m e s er vic d to l l o c al er . to t s d a I n e e o an d th e e E er del i v N eu k. At c an d n e is i t s z a a g a eE .

The m rews & Th h e w i n ter t a rts ver t s . nd &t i te ad r 3 i ss ues St A Summ er h w . o & bl ac k if I boo k f a vai l abl e In th e e g o e pa r e als arte r 0 p er i ssu a e h u es T q A 2 siz of st £1 rger e 7 th edi ti o n . at ju re Th n d la t I’ll call Liza NOW on ll e r a t bef o n the n e x u a o l m S al ti d ve r ort i t 01333 3 13941 or I could em ail: a s y to get m G ot email@theeditionmag.co.uk h to M o nt

Whilst every care is taken to ensure accuracy, the East Neuk Edit ion 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 o f clai ms made by advertisers.

Any reproduction of any material is forbidden without the written consent of the publishers. © East Neuk Edition 2014

46

To advertise in the The Edition call 01333 3139 41

Please mention the The Edition when responding to adverts

47

ee lluu iiccee

To advertise in the The Edition call 01333 3139 41

& Vaaeerrvv ttss & •• V dd S ee •• S rrpp iiffttee C Caa gg LL dd O Oll oorriinn o FFllo

M o W ve Fu A e d rn ll V ev & itu ac e P r u e u u nd tB m o i t ac n g he k !

48