The burgeoning popularity of food trucks, destination food halls and foodie-oriented outdoor fairs and festivals, means that demand for street food is booming. Kim Williams discovers a newly-launched street food market right here on our doorstep! It wasn’t long ago that street food in Britain meant a tasteless hot dog in a white bun, or…
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As we start to warm up and peel off the winter layers, our bodies take centre stage once again and we begin to think about healthy eating! It’s so topical right now – yoga, drink at least two litres of water a day, how to keep fit, how to eat for optimum health – the…
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Declutter Mind, Body and Soul
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. […]
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The Bespoke Approach
“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…
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Postnatal Pilates… and baby comes too!
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…
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Your Guide to… Easter Chic
Spring is in the air and synonymous with spring is Easter and its age-old traditions. Easter egg hunts, egg rolling, gorgeous chocolate, cheery spring colours and whimsical Easter-themed touches all help banish the winter blues. HANGING EGGS Simply hang decorative eggs. Pussy willow, curly willow and cherry blossom sprays look amazing, especially in a vintage…
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A Little Fairy Dust Goes a Long Way at Archerfield Walled Garden
Archerfield Walled Garden is the place to be this Easter with the launch of its ‘Fairy Trail’. There will be an array of activities for all the family to enjoy; from face painting and garden games, to finding the Fairy Trail’s new willow animals. This Easter you can also take part in the Giant Easter…
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Right Royal Raceday
Musselburgh Racecourse launches Easter Saturday raceday with the Queen’s Cup Musselburgh Racecourse is set to add an exciting new fixture to the coming season with the inaugural Easter Saturday raceday on 15 April. Racing enthusiasts and those in search of a great day out over the holiday weekend will enjoy an Easter spectacular of first-class…
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It’s all about the Thread
According to the fairy tale, the test of a true princess was whether she could detect a pea hidden beneath a pile of 20 mattresses. Today, peas are out and thread counts are in. The higher the better. But as Kim Williams discovers it’s not all about the count. Is there anything better than sliding…
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