In this issue Bernie Petrie poses this question… With the end of winter getting closer, and now that we’re in the month of Valentine’s Day, are our hearts filled with thoughts of love and romance? Yes or No? Your response to this question will be very personal depending on what Valentine’s Day means to you. […]

“If your spine is inflexibly stiff at 30, you are old. If it is completely flexible at 60 you are young.” Betsy from The Bespoke Approach explains why both Pilates and Yoga are beneficial – whatever age you are! Betsy of The Bespoke Approach moved to East Lothian six months ago. An experienced and enthusiastic…

Unless you’re Superwoman, exercise won’t be the first thing on your mind when you’ve just given birth! However, finding time to exercise and having somewhere to go where it is acceptable to take a tiny baby is more important than you will realise! Having a baby is a wonderful experience which should be cherished. That…

An East Lothian nutritionist and fitness expert has used a chronic illness to inspire her new business, which aims to bring good nutrition and exercise to people’s busy lives. Dirleton-based Lorraine Cunningham, known to her friends as Lolly, launched her new company – Nutritious Lolly – in January this year. It aims to offer easy-to-follow…

In this issue Bernie Petrie poses this question… With the end of winter getting closer, and now that we’re in the month of Valentine’s Day, are our hearts filled with thoughts of love and romance? Yes or No? Your response to this question will be very personal depending on what Valentine’s Day means to you.…

This issue Bernie Petrie asks… Do you treat Christmas as a one day event counting down the days and then on Boxing Day hear yourself say the fateful words – “That’s it. It’s all over for a another year”. Or do you savour the build up, and make your own traditions? Christmas traditions; the hugs…

This issue we’re delighted to introduce our new columnist – Bernie Petrie. The founder of Barefoot Ambition and The Barefoot Sanctuary, Bernie is also a mum, a wife, a maker of art and a keen blogger who loves connecting and inspiring people. As I sit and write, it is hot and muggy, there is a weird…