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Contents Contents 4 - Competition

7 - Edna & Mr P 8 - Recipe

13 - Complementary

Therapies

17 - Travel - China

19 - Gardening 23 - Beauty Treatments

25 - Alhambra Theatre

27 - Gadgets

31 - Book Reviews

32 - Give Blood History

36 - Fly Lady 38 - Christmas Decor

40 - Crossword

42 - Club Focus

45 - Community News

46 - Index

Win Tickets

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Pianos Bought & Sold

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WelcomeWelcomeWelcomeWelcomeWelcomeWelcomeWelcomeWelcome... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... to the As the last issue went to print the London Para-lympics were about to start - Some of the per-formances which on the face of it looked impossi-

ble were truly amazing and awe inspiring.

Give Blood - there is a donor session in St Monans on Monday 17th December see page 2

for more details. Ardross Farm Shop have a “Taste of Christmas Day” on Sunday 4th

November, see page 5 for more details.

Be sure to enter this months competitions - see opposite, to win a pair of tickets to the opening

night of Chicago The Musical at the Alhambra Theatre in Dunfermline. Also enter the draw to

win a pair of tickets to the Oasis Tribute night on 24th November at Cellardyke Town Hall, see page

33 for more details.

November/December issue.


A Great A Great A Great Stocking Filler Stocking Filler Stocking Filler

The Mobility Tales of Edna & Mr P ISBN 978-0-9574271-0-5

Available from C C Mobility 21 High Street East, Anstruther.

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The production of the book has been funded by C C Mobility and The East Neuk Edition

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Edna and Mr P …… Edna and Mr P …… The Compendium EditionThe Compendium Edition C C Mobility and The East Neuk Edition

have put their heads together and have

produced a compila tion of most of the

articles about Edna and Mr P that have

appeared over the past 5 years or so.

These introduce a range of disability

equipment in a light hearted way. A great

many readers have said how much they

have enjoyed following the trials and

tribulations of our dotty old pals.

East Neuk Edition and C C Mobility have

jointly paid all the costs in producing and

publishing this little book and are looking

for donations to buy a copy. Just donate

what you wish. ALL the proceeds will go

to Eleanor Bowman’s East Neuk

Wheelchair Appeal.

In the wee book there are

acknowledgements and support

from a number of celebrities and

personalities including Eleanor

and Edith Bowman (Radio 1 DJ

and TV Presenter), Dave Mac-

Donald (below the knee ampu-

tee), Sir Alex Ferguson (a long

term supporter of the Wheel-

chair Appeal and a football man-

ager!) and that well known co-

median and presenter Andy

Cameron!

The book is being launched at

the annual Wheelchair Appeal

Dinner at the “Craw’s Nest” on

21st October and will be avail-

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Please support

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Who knows

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Mini Christmas Cakes 1

2

3

4

These delightful mini fruit and nut topped cakes are perfect for

giving as a festive foodie present. Simply wrap in clear cellophane and tie with gold ribbon or place

in small gift boxes.

Preheat the oven to 150C/300F/gas 2. Grease and line the base and sides of a 20cm square cake tin with a double

thickness of greased, greaseproof paper.

Place the butter and sugar in a large bowl

and cream together until pale and fluffy. Gradually beat in the eggs. Sift together the flour and spices then fold into the creamed mixture. Fold in the lemon zest, dried fruit, glace cherries and nuts and mix thoroughly.

Spoon the mixture into the prepared cake tin and smooth the surface. Use the back of a metal spoon to make a slight dip in the centre (this will help to give an even

rise). Bake in the preheated oven for 3¼ - 3 ½ hours or until firm to the touch and a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. Leave to cool in the tin.

When the cake is completely cold, use a sharp knife to cut it into 9 smaller square cakes. Brush the sides of each cake with a little apricot jam. Divide the marzipan

into 9 pieces. Dust a surface lightly with icing sugar and roll each piece out to a strip long enough to go around each cake. Wrap the strips around the cakes pinching the ends together to seal. Top each cake with a selection of cherries, nuts and apricots. Tie a ribbon around

each cake if liked.

Makes 9

Ready in 4 hours (plus cooling)

Seasonal RecipeSeasonal Recipe

FOR THE CAKE

• 250g butter, softened

• 250g dark muscovado sugar

• 4 medium eggs, beaten

• 350g plain flour

• 2 tsp ground mixed spice

• ½ tsp ground cinnamon

• ½ tsp ground cloves

• Finely grated zest of 1 lemon

• 800g mixed dried fruit

• 100g glace cherries, rinsed, dried and

chopped

• 100g chopped mixed nuts

FOR THE DECORATION

• 750g marzipan

• Icing sugar, for dusting

• 4 tbsp apricot jam, warmed and sieved

• Mixed coloured glace cherries, walnut halves, Brazil nuts and chopped dried

apricots


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Acupuncture Acupuncture uses the insertion of fine needles into particular points in the skin. Where the needles are placed will depend on your condition.

Acupuncturists believe that stimulating these points can correct imbalances in the flow of Qi or energy (see also

Traditional Chinese Medicine below). Good for: pain relief (it is

sometimes used post-surgery), menstrual and menopausal problems, tendonitis, urinary problems, sports injuries.

Chiropractic Chiropractors work to correct dysfunction in the joints and muscles and work particularly on the spinal column, where

problems such as neck and back pain can originate. Through manual treatments, such as spinal manipulation and

adjustment, it can treat and help to prevent mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system.

Good for: headaches, lower back pain, neck pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, Scoliosis, stress.

Homeopathy Homeopathy uses highly diluted substances - usually given in tablet form - which

help to trigger the body's own natural system of healing. Based

on the principle of treating 'like with like', the tablets contain

minute amounts of substances, which in large doses would trigger a reaction, but in minute doses actually help to alleviate

the condition. Good for: allergies, upper respiratory tract infections, bronchitis, hay fever, pre-

menstrual syndrome, sinusitis.

Naturopathy Naturopathy uses a

combination of natural therapies to help the body to heal itself. Therapies include diet, hydrotherapy, osteopathy, herbalism, homeopathy and

exercise, which can all help the body to cleanse itself of toxins and alleviate stress.

Good for: chronic and acute conditions, such as digestive problems, chronic fatigue, hormonal problems, anxiety.

Osteopathy Osteopathy is almost considered mainstream these days and you can often be

treated on the NHS. Working on the bones, joints and muscles, osteopathy uses manipulation, massage and light movements to holistically re-balance

physical, mental and emotional problems. Good for: back pain,

pregnancy-related problems, sports injuries.

Traditional Chinese

Medicine (TCM) TCM works on the belief that

illness is caused by disharmony (or dis-ease) in the body due to an imbalance of the flow of Qi or energy. Qi is made up of two forces, yin and yang and when

one of these forces dominates, then illness occurs. A combination of Chinese herbs and acupuncture is usually

used. Good for: asthma and chest conditions, skin conditions such

as eczema and rosacea.

What to expect from a

consultation During the first consultation with your therapist you will be asked a lot of questions about your overall health, not just about your particular condition.

This is because complementary therapists look at the body as a whole, not just one part of it. Expect to answer questions

about your habits, diet, medical background and family health, as your therapist will need a full picture before they can decide on how to treat you.

Remember to always consult your GP about your condition and don't stop taking any prescribed medicine without discussing it with your GP first.

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can be difficult to know which one might best suit your

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So, can you really see it from

space? Unlikely, since even

the first Chinese astronaut

could not confirm it. Yet,

steeped in 2000 years of his-

tory and a UNESCO heritage

site, the Great Wall fires up the

imagination with images of

invading hordes and brave

soldiers fighting for emperor

and country.

It all started with disjointed

earth defences built by war-

lords. When the first emperor

unified China around 200 BC,

all he had to do to protect his

borders was connect the exist-

ing sections. Extended over

time, eroded, destroyed and

strengthened, much of what

we see today dates back to

the Ming dynasty who came

to power in the 14th century,

conscripting a huge labour

force to build and rebuild with

stone and brick. Their succes-

sors, the Manchus, did not

need to breach the wall. By

1644, the peasants were starv-

ing and the gates opened by

rebels.

As discontinuous today as it

was in the past, the wall in-

cludes natural defences such

as deep gorges and cliffs

alongside man-made fortifica-

tions, over 800 of them,

though not all visible or acces-

sible, in the Beijing province

alone.

Most visitors head for the

Badaling section but north

east of the capital, Mutianyu is

quieter and just as spectacu-

lar, at the end of a scenic

70km drive through lush

countryside sprinkled with

farmhouses, meadows and

orchards. Wild flowers line the

road, all purple and go ld, and

weeping willows dip their

roots in natural springs. When

the mountains begin to rise,

higher, closer, excitement

grows with every bend of the

road. In the grand scheme of

things, Mutianyu is merely a

dot but beautifully restored;

snaking up and down on a

vertiginous ridge, it takes your

breath away.

Here the wall is rather special,

reaching nearly eight metres

in places, up to five metres

across the top, with unusual

perpendicular extensions, 22

towers, spaced every 100 me-

tres or so, a triple-towered

gate and crenulat ions on the

inner and outer parapets so

arrows could be shot in both

directions. Arrow’s nock, bull’s

horn ring, eagle flying belly

up, the names of defences

send shivers down your spine.

Only the brave attempt the

long climb to access the wall -

most visitors take the cable

car and save their energy for

the top. A wise move, for up

there it’s a rollercoaster of a

trek, all steep steps and slip-

pery slopes. Yet gazing up to

the pass and the highest

tower, etched into a pure blue

sky, you feel on top of the

world. The sun beats down,

the shade is scarce but the

views are fabulous; rugged

mountains bristling like a

dragon’s back, shadows

creeping across the slopes,

precipitous cliffs and spring

blossom on the trees. Now

and then, a gust of wind

sweeps over the ancient

stones and you can almost

hear the clicking of armour

and voices from a distant past.

Far below, the tourist stalls

beckon with cool drinks, pot-

tery and Great Wall souvenirs,

but on the ridge, there are no

distractions, just an unforget-

table panorama and 2000

years of Chinese history.

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TravelTravel

ChinaChina Did you know that in 2012 the Great Wall of

China more than doubled its length? After a five

year survey by state archaeologists, it is now estimated to be

over 20,000 km, and rising. Only 8% is reasonably well preserved but it is

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LeavesLeaves

So what can you do if your

trees and those of

neighbouring properties

are curren tly covering your

garden? Rather than letting

them drive you to distrac-

tion, turn them in to gar-

deners’ gold: leafmould. If

you are after a comp letely

environmenta lly friendly

and very effective soil con-

ditioner or mulching mate-

rial, leafmould is the an-

swer. In environmental

terms it’s great as home-

made leafmould doesn’t

need transporting around

the country as many mate-

rials do. Leafmould means

wheelbarrow yards, not a ir

miles !

If you have the space, make

yourself a leafmould cage.

Simply drive four trea ted

softwood stakes into the

ground, each stake mark-

ing out one corner of the

‘cage’. The stakes will need

to be about 1.5m (5ft) long

so that they can be driven

in really well, to a depth of

1-2ft, leaving 3-4ft above

ground. Then attach some

galvanized chicken wire to

the stakes to create the

sides of the cage and cram

the cage full of leaves - if

they are moist, so much

the better, however if not,

add a watering can of wa-

ter to the heap of leaves,

pouring some in after each

six inches or so of leaves. If

you want to speed up the

process you could add a

leafmould activator

(available from garden cen-

tres and some ma il order

catalogues and websites).

Most deciduous leaves rot

down well, with those f rom

oak and beech trees being

the best. But those which

fall from f ruit trees, garden

shrubs and climbers and

indeed most deciduous

trees work well too.

When you collect up the

leaves, try to avoid includ-

ing too many twigs or ever-

green leaves as these take

much longer to rot down

than deciduous leaves.

Tough, leathery leaves

such as those from syca-

more, horse chestnut and

plane are also best

avoided. Most of us collect

leaves using a spring-tined

rake and although this may

not be the quickest

method, it does allow you

to avoid some materials

more easily. A leaf sucker

or a leaf blower will speed

things up massively but

will of ten mean you end up

with more debris su ch as

twigs and stones.

If the leaves falling on your

lawn are a wide-ranging

assortment, then one of

Are you surrounded, engulfed and swamped

with huge quantities of fallen leaves?

Whether they come from trees in your own

garden or from a neighbour’s, the deluge

of leaves that falls at this time of year is often

enough to make even the most level headed, tree-loving

gardener eye up a chainsaw. I still recall (with a good degree of fondness)

my previous house; surrounded by trees, in the winter it was quite light, in

summer it was dark because of the leaves on the trees, and in the autumn,

it was under an almost impenetrable carpet of fallen leaves.


the best ways to dea l with

this is to use the lawn

mower rather than a rake

or special mach ine – just

mow the lawn with the

leaves on it. The collection

bag on the mower will then

be full of a b rilliant mix of

chopped leaves and even

the slower-to-rot-down

types will rot speedily as

theyhave been chopped

up quite finely. Mixed with

the lush, high-nitrogen

grass clippings, the whole

process is sped up.

If space, time or money are

short then you can also

make leafmould in a bin

liner or bin bag. Choose a

good quality bin liner and

cram it full of leaves, again

adding water and/or acti-

vator if you wish. Then stab

a few holes in the bag with

a garden fork, loosely fold

over the top of the bag and

weigh it down with a brick.

Bin liners full of leaves are

certa inly not an attractive

feature, but can be hidden

anywhere that you have

the space, such as the shed,

garage or greenhouse.

Whichever method you

use, you should have a use-

able product in 12-18

months, but leave it a bit

longer and it will be even

better. Leafmould will help

to improve the moisture-

retaining capacity of a

light, sandy soil and help to

increase the aeration and

drainage of a heavy clay

soil. It also makes wonder-

ful mulch that can be used

on flower beds and bor-

ders, the vegetable p lot,

around trees and shrubs

and around all your fruit as

well. It’s not of ten you get

something for nothing, is

it? So take advantage of a ll

those leaves while you can.

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“Murder, greed, corruption,

exploitation, adultery and treachery…all those things we hold near and dear to our

hearts”…so begins the interna-tional award winning musical, CHICAGO. Based on real life

events back in the roaring 1920s, nightclub singer Roxie Hart shoots her lover and along

with Cell Block rival, double-murderess Velma Kelly, they fight to keep from death row

with the help of smooth talking lawyer, Billy Flynn. Created by the musical theatre talents of

John Kander, Fred Ebb and leg-endary choreographer Bob Fosse, CHICAGO’s sexy, sassy

score includes “All That Jazz”

and “Razzle Dazzle”. With 6 Tony, 2 Olivier, 1 Grammy, 2 Bafta and 6 Academy Awards,

CHICAGO truly is “The sharpest, slickest show on the block” - The Times.

A nightclub singer, a double-murderess, a smooth-talking

lawyer and a cell block of sin: it would be a crime to miss it.

Ali Bastian has been a regular fixture on British TV screens for over nine years, having played

the long-running roles of Becca in Hollyoaks and Sally Arm-strong in The Bill. More recently,

Ali took part in the 2009 series of

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starring Ali Bastian as Roxie Hart.

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This doesn’t necessarily mean brightly coloured cases or novelty items that plug into laptops’ USB ports, although of course there are plenty of those to choose from; novelty USB items are this decade’s equivalent of hilarious musical socks, and best avoided.

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card, for example: it’s a camera memory card with built-in Wi-Fi, so it turns any camera into a connected one for instant uploading. It’s not as expensive as you might expect - at the time of writing a 4GB Eye-Fi Connect X2 is £32.25 on Amazon - and it will

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Another camera favourite is the Gorillapod, an innovative camera tripod that can hang on to almost anything. It’s available for everything from smartphones to enormous digital SLRs, and prices start at around £10. Unlike traditional tripods it doesn’t need to sit on the ground: you can wrap it around lampposts and tree

branches, hang it from tables or put it on your head.

There are no shortage of useful accessories for iPads, and one of the best is Logitech’s Ultrathin Keyboard (around £75), which essentially turns an iPad into a small laptop. If you’d rather spend a

little less, there are tablet styluses for writing notes and

drawing for as little as £6.30 (Griffin’s Apple iPad Stylus), rising to around £22 for the Pogo

Sketch Pro. Such styluses work not just on iPads, but any touchscreen device including rival tablets and smartphones.

As you’ve probably noticed in the shop, Apple owners are particularly well served by accessories: you can’t wander round the supermarket without tripping over a pile of iPhone alarm clocks and speaker docks. Such items make great presents, but be careful which ones you buy: with the arrival of the iPhone 5

in September, Apple dumped its existing dock connector in favour of a smaller connector called Lightning.

Accessories designed for the

iPhone 4 and earlier will still work, but they’ll need an expensive adapter for the

iPhone 5, updated iPods and updated iPads - and in some cases the cost of the adapter may be more than the cost of the accessory. It’s definitely worth checking which version

the person has before spending any money - advice that also applies to very useful multi-device chargers such as the Bluelounge Refresh (£69.99), which can charge multiple gadgets simultaneously.

If you’re still stuck for ideas, there’s always the famous answer to the present for

someone who has everything: a box for them to put it all in. Rather than a box we’d recommend a bag, and we particularly

like the Unit Portables bags

(£59.99 from Muazo.co.uk): while they’re designed to accommodate gadgets, chargers and their accessories, they’re smart, stylish and available in a range of eye-catching colours.

Buying Christmas presents for gadget fans can be difficult, because they don’t tend to wait for

special occasions to splash out - but before you reach for the stand-by option of perfume or

socks, it’s worth thinking laterally. The answer to the question “what do you buy for the

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It wasn’t until the beginning of the 20th century that Dr

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My life was so busy that I

barely had time to breathe

much less think about what

was next for me. This busy

life is another form of clut-

ter that keeps us from pur-

suing anything. How can we

stop this vicious cycle and

find out who we are and

what we want.

What I have realized is that

we all have desires but we

don’t know how to take the

babysteps to achieve what

we want. When I think

about how I can help you

discover your dreams; I go

back to what has happened

in my life. My desire is to

help you find the peace that

I have and how I discovered

who I am. You can do this

too.

If you had told me several

years ago that I would be-

come a writer, mentor,

county commissioner or a

business woman; I would

have told you that you were

crazy because I didn’t have

time to do any of these

things. Who me? Who am I

to even think about any of

this? I didn’t or couldn’t

even go to these places in

my mind. Even in my wild-

est dreams these things

never occurred to me. My

mind was so full with just

trying keep my head above

water; how could I step out

of my comfort zone to do

anything more than I was.

It was only when I got rid of

the stress from a cluttered

chaotic life that I could hear

what was being put in my

head. My sweet darling calls

them God Breezes. He told

me about these breezes on

our very first date. I will

never forget how he de-

scribed them to me. Imag-

ine that God is that picture

you have seen of that ole

north wind and that you are

sitting in a tiny boat on a

still water. Now think about

that old gentleman puffing

out his cheeks to blow a

breeze in the direction of

your little boat. You get to

choose if you are going to

harness that breeze or not.

It is up to you to put up

your sails and allow the wise

wind to take you where you

are supposed to go or your

other choice is no choice.

You don’t have to do any-

thing; you don’t have time

to put your sails up; so you

do nothing and sit dead in

the water.

Isn’t that how we feel inside

anyway; a dead unfulfilled

useless going through the

motions daily existence.

This is such a sad way to live

because we know there is

something else out there

but we don’t have a clue

how to put up our sails to

try to capture the God

Breeze.

These words are going to

help you find the strength

to pull up your sails and find

your direction. If I could do

this then you can too. All it

takes is a willingness to FLY!

Finally Love yourself.

Did you ever just wonder why you are here and what it is you

are supposed to be doing with your life. When I was a child I

never knew what I wanted to be when I grew up. Even as a

young mother I did not have a clue about who I was and what I really

wanted.

Marla CilleyMarla Cilley The Fly LadyThe Fly Lady

For more 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 published by Random

House and her New York Times Best

Selling book, Body Clutter published

by Simon and Schuster. Copyright

2012 Marla Cilley Used by permission

in this publication.


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Choose a theme Choosing a theme brings unity to the overall look. It should suit your house and the way your family celebrates the festive season, whether laid-back and relaxed, sophisticated or formal. For some, that might mean a traditional, living fir tree and a colour theme of red, green and gold. For others, a kitsch fake tree with fluorescent ornaments; or perhaps a minimal, modern style with pure silver and glass.

Dress the tree Start by winding it with lights, making sure they’re evenly distributed. Next, drape your garlands, again aiming for evenness and an impression of generosity without overloading the tree. On small or slim trees, use slender garlands; on larger trees use heavier, fancier garlands. Last, hang your ornaments, with the largest first, filling in around them with smaller ones. Place some nearer the trunk for a sense of depth and interest.

Hang a wreath For some, the making of a family wreath using foraged leaves, flowers, seeds, nuts and fruit is a significant part of the holiday season. Alternatively, ready-made examples are available in any style imaginable, from classic to contemporary, heart-shaped or circular, small or large, utterly simple or lavish and complex.

Make some decorations Home-made Christmas decorations can be as elaborate or simple as you wish. Multi-coloured paper chains are the ultimate in family favourites, as are cutwork paper stars and clove-studded oranges. How about pom pom snowmen, peg-doll angels or glitter-covered pine cones? Or mini stocking shapes cut out of felt and ginger biscuits to hang from the tree? It’s all great fun and will create happy memories for years to come.

Wrap your presents Transform present-wrapping from a chore to a pleasure by taking a little extra time and trouble. When they’re piled under the tree they will look so much better if they’re colour-coordinated and criss-crossed with ribbons and bows. Even brown paper or newsprint looks lovely if adorned with a home-made label, while sequins, feathers, glitter, stamped designs and wired beads can all provide additional allure.

Sort out your cards It pays to establish a system as soon as the cards start arriving. Clear a shelf or two, and arrange them close together, large at the back and small at the front, in neat rows. Smaller cards can be tucked around a mirror or picture frame. An alternative is to staple them to ribbons (weighted by a bauble or pine cone) to hang in rows from a

mantelpiece or along the side of the staircase.

Create displays Nothing says Christmas like poinsettias in pots, scented candles on the mantelpiece and ivy, holly and mistletoe draped over every available surface. Now’s the time to dig out that special table runner and your best crockery, glassware and cutlery for an eye-catching table display, finished off with a dish, tray or platter filled with greenery, candles and other festive decorations.

Look after your tree Buy a tree that’s as fresh as possible. As soon as possible, cut

half an inch off the bottom of the trunk, to help it absorb water.

Trim away low-down or interior branches that you don’t need.

Put the tree in a stand that can hold plenty of water, and never let it run out. Avoid standing the

tree in a sunny window or near a radiator.

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Callum Homes Limited

Lower Largo

Leven

KY8 6DN

Contact: Ewan Fraser

Tel: 01333 329926

Mob: 07595 491588


Web: http://www.callumhomes.co.uk

Closed Closed Closed Closed

Monday 5th NovemberMonday 5th NovemberMonday 5th NovemberMonday 5th November ---- Tuesday 20th November Tuesday 20th November Tuesday 20th November Tuesday 20th November

ReReReRe----openingopeningopeningopening

Wednesday 21st NovemberWednesday 21st NovemberWednesday 21st NovemberWednesday 21st November

With a full range of new With a full range of new With a full range of new With a full range of new menusmenusmenusmenus

Lunch, High Tea, Dinner & Lunch, High Tea, Dinner & Lunch, High Tea, Dinner & Lunch, High Tea, Dinner & Bar MenuBar MenuBar MenuBar Menu

Why not come down and Why not come down and Why not come down and Why not come down and try them out?try them out?try them out?try them out?

Christmas Menus Available Christmas Menus Available Christmas Menus Available Christmas Menus Available from 4th Decemberfrom 4th Decemberfrom 4th Decemberfrom 4th December

Come and enjoy a meal Come and enjoy a meal Come and enjoy a meal Come and enjoy a meal in our restaurant with in our restaurant with in our restaurant with in our restaurant with

uninterrupted views across uninterrupted views across uninterrupted views across uninterrupted views across Anstruther & the Firth of Anstruther & the Firth of Anstruther & the Firth of Anstruther & the Firth of

ForthForthForthForth

Ample free parkingAmple free parkingAmple free parkingAmple free parking Open to non membersOpen to non membersOpen to non membersOpen to non members Parties also catered forParties also catered forParties also catered forParties also catered for

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Bookings Advisable

For reservations & enquiries Tel: 01333 310981 www.therockiesrestaurant.co.uk


Cellardyke & Kilrenny Men’s Assoc. Meets every Thursday beginning 13th September to 21st March at 7pm in Cellardyke Church Hall and is open to

all men in the area. With carpet bowl-ing, speakers and the occasional social

evening. Come along for good com-pany and an enjoyable evening. Con-tact Alec Govan Tel 01333 313706 for

more information.

CAMBO EVENTS Visit www.camboestate.com o r call

01333 450054 for more event details.

Christmas Fair

Sunday 18 November, 11am - 4pm Food, crafts, gifts, seasonal music & entertainment. Admission £1, children free. In support of Gardening Leave

www.gardeningleave.org which pro-vides horticultural therapy fo r service

and ex service personnel.

East Neuk Kids After School Club At the Erskine Hall, Anstruther . Term

time 3pm to 6pm and holidays 8.30am to 6pm. For children P1 to P7. Enquir-ies 312735 or East Neuk Centre.

CRAIL FOLK CLUB Crail Town Hall - 8pm

Nov 8th - Sarah McQuaid "Compelling, magical, expressive, and gentle". A few words used to describe Sarah 's voice £6

Nov 22nd - Broom Bezzums Two talented multi-instrumentalists and singers with a strong sense of real folk music £6

Dec 13th - Christmas Party Visit www.crailfolkclub.org.uk or call

Bernie on 451126 for more details.

EAST NEUK ART CLUB Old and new members warmly wel-

comed. Anyone interested in joining can contact the secretary for more

details Tel. 01334 880 332 or email [email protected]

Give Blood - Monday 17th December At St Monans Town Hall 3pm - 8pm.

Ladies Night Saturday 16 November Fundraising night for East Neuk Play-

group & Pre-school Nursery at Erskine Hall, Anstruther. Fo r more details email

[email protected]

Patchwork & Quilting Group Meet from 7 - 9pm on Wednesday evenings in Anstruther Wester Town Hall. Details from Christine Keay 310579

Carnbee Literary and Social Union -

Friday 9 November - Whist and Domino Drive, Arncroach Church Hall At 7 p .m. All welcome.

Anstruther Improvements Association The new series of “Anster Nichts”

continue on Thursday 15th November With a talk titled - The V&A at Dundee:

Making It Happen by Philip Long who is the Director of The V&A at Dundee and an Honorary Professor of History at the

University of Dundee. The V&A is known as the world’s greatest museum

of art and design and now it’s h appen-ing at Dundee. The Director’s talk will

provide an insight into this develop-ment. It takes place at 7.30pm in Anstruther Wester Town Hall Members

and non-members are welcome to attend. More details available from

Christine Keay 01333 310579 or Eliza-beth Gordon 301674. See website www.anstrutherimprovements.org/

events.php

Botanic Gardens St Andrews

Thursday 6 December 10am to 12:30pm - Christmas Decoration - £15.00. Create your own Christmas (or

other occasion) decoration using foli-age from the Botanic Garden.

Further details at www.st-and rews-botanic.org or tel 01334 476452

Anstruther Philharmonic Society - Saturday 1st December, 7pm The annual Christmas Concert takes

place at Cellardyke Parish Church.

ARDROSS FARM SHOP -

Sunday 4th November 11am - 4pm Taste of Ch ristmas event - see advert on page 5 for more details.

Elie Bonfire & Fire Works Display

Saturday 3rd November, 6pm Annual bonfire and fireworks display to which all are invited at Ruby B ay, Elie. Organised by the Elie Fayre Day Group.

Anstruther Rotary Christmas Post Runs from 11 - 20 December, 20p per card– see page 28 for collection points.

East Neuk Open Studios 3rd & 4th November and 10th & 11th

November , 10.30 - 6.30pm More than 30 artists invite you to visit them in their studios. Paintings, draw-

ings, prints, ceramics, etchings, illustra-tions, jewellery, weaving, textile art.

http://www.eastneukopenstudios.org/ East Neuk Dook 2012

Wednesday 26 December , 1pm A bunch of b rave people will jump/dive 'bomb' into Anstru ther Harbour and

swim across the harbour mouth, come along and support them. This year fund

raising is for SSAFA & Help for Heroes For more details check out the

facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/East-Neuk-Dook/183288758367312

Christmas Shopping Evening

Friday 16th November, 7.15pm St Monans Church Hall . Fundraising event for The Ashleigh Montador Dance

Academy Competition Crew. Local retailers selling a range of merchandise,

alongside teas, coffees, home baking and raffle. All Welcome.

East Neuk Wheelchair Appeal Events

Halloween Disco - 3rd November Fancy Dress Disco at Cellardyke Town Hall at 9pm. Tickets £5.

Oasis & Stone Roses Tribute Bands

Saturday 24 November 9pm. Featur-ing Definitely Mightbe and Adored at

Cellardyke Town Hall, Tickets £15. In aid of East Neuk Wheelchair Appeal & PSP. Enter the draw to win a pair of

tickets see page 33.

Festive Disco - 28th December At the C raw ’s Nest, Tickets £12.

Tickets available from Station Buffet & Larachmhor . Call Alex on 7903523004 .

Events NewsEvents News

It’s FREE to include details of your event on this page

call 01333 313941 or email [email protected] 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.eastneuk-edition.co.uk

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Index of AdvertisersIndex of Advertisers Accountant TMA Accountants & Tax Advisors 33

Activities/Events Blood Transfusion Service 2 Cambo Christmas Fair 13

East Neuk Community Centre 22

East Neuk First Responders 3

Rotary Christmas Post Service 28

Advertising East Neuk Edition 46

Appliance Repairs John Johnstone 43

Architect Christine J Palmer 41

Beauty Jennifers 23

So.. .Glamorous 9

Builder A Donaldson 22

Callum Homes 44 David Shepherd Builder 26 James McGhee Builder 40

Carpets & Flooring Carpet Sun Limited 48

Childcare Little Farmer Childminding 15

Chiropodist

R F Harper 43

Computer Services Buzz Computer Services 30

East Neuk Technology 37

Cleaning Services Moppy Mops 34

Complementary Therapies ENFACT Directory 13

Zena F Walker 41

Dog Grooming Paws For Thought 39

Driving School Answer School of Motoring 33

Paul Ambrose 41

Electrician Andrew Allan 9 Estate Agency Murray Donald Drummond Cook 10

Florist Blue Poppy Florist 11

Pathhead Flower Shop 47

Food Retailer Ardross Farm Shop 5

Funeral Director A Stephen Funeral Director 30

Peter Murray Funeral Director 21

Garden Centre/Nursery Pathhead Nurseries 47 Garden Machinery Repairs & Service Gardens, Mowers & Tools 18

Garden Services G B Haviland 20

Garden & Property Maintenance David Glass 43

Health Food Store Nature’s Way 13

Hairdresser Adamson Hair Spa 13

Robert Adamson 39

So… Glamorous 9

Joiner Alan Mowbray 39

A Syme 24

Gordon Muir Joinery 39

Murray & Wilson 21

Peter Bowman 40

R P Allan 41

Steven Doherty 22

Landscape Gardening Kingfisher Landscapes 21

Twin Landscapes 20

Mobility Equipment C C Mobility 7

Mortgage Broker Clear Financial Solutions 18

Opticians Govan Optometrist 42

Painter Robert Harbour 41

Steven Tilbrook 43

Wakelin Thomson 41

Pet Shop Pets Pantry 9

Physiotherapist Stuart Barton 10

Plasterer George D Allan 43

Piano Repair & Service East Neuk Pianos 4

Plumbing Andrew Needham 43

East Neuk Plumbers 37

Fleming & Gibson 34

Jim Allardyce 40

Plant & Tool Hire East Neuk Plant & Tool Hire 37

Gardens, Mowers & Tools 18

Restaurants Inn at Lathones 16

Rockies Restaurant 44

The Bank Bar & Kitchen 29 The Spindrift 4

The Waterfront 14

Stonemason Colin Sweeney Stonemasons 1

Sandy Smith 43

Storage Storage St Andrews 24

Theatre Alhambra Theatre 25

Tuition Graham Meacher - Computer 41

Adam Legg - Guitar 41

Upholsterer John McKenna 43

Whilst every care is taken to ensure accuracy, the East Neuk 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.

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