Quintessentially British, the village fête is a summer tradition that we love in East Lothian. Be it the traditional county fair or highland games, a village gala or a summer games day there’s sure to be something happening for you to enjoy! We’ve scoured the county for this summer’s events so all you have to…
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An eclectic mix of acts has been unveiled for the 12th Fringe By The Sea festival which will once again be staged in North Berwick this August. Each August, a little slice of the Fringe heads to the seaside and for ten days great music, comedy, literature, film and much more take over North Berwick.…
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This time of year, for me, is all about tomatoes – in all shapes, tastes, colours and sizes. One dish I love to make is a pasta dish, full of tomato flavour. But because it’s summer, I keep it lighter by sun blushing the little red jewels in the oven – the flavour intensifies and…
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The food we eat, its provenance and the welfare of the animals providing it, is of more concern to us more than ever before – and rightly so. It’s been almost a year since Jane and Grant Brand opened the doors to their farm shop, the Brand Family Larder at East Fortune Farm and what…
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For thousands of years, the herbs we use regularly in the kitchen were also renowned for powerful medicinal properties – the herb garden was the medicine chest. And in North Berwick herbs are being grown to support mental and emotional well being too. Hidden away in the grounds of North Berwick’s Abbey Nursing Home is…
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Everybody knows that natural ingredients are far better for us, but why aren’t skincare and haircare products all natural? Nine years ago, founder of the Edinburgh Natural Skincare Company Tommy Crooks, asking himself that very question decided to do something about it. Sitting at his family kitchen table, inspired by the beautiful natural scenery of…
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Earth matters and Bernie Rowen-Ross urges us to slow down and think more deeply about the simple things in life – such as a walk in nature. As I write, my back is warmed by the sun, I hear the birdsong and all is well in my world. I’ve just returned from an evening walk,…
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Bernadette Petrie tells us nothing in this life is permanent. As I sit down to write my column, I am a day late, having wasted precious energy fretting over an estimated utilities bill, which sent me into a total head spin. Ironically, I’m also on the eve of publishing my first self-help book – Permission…
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One of the many aspects of Yoga I truly love is that you can grab your mat, pop it into your kit bag and practice just about anywhere. Here are two easy poses to practice. A lot of people tell me they would like to practice Yoga at home – perhaps in the morning or…
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