June & July 2018

local life free community & lifestyle magazine JUNE|JULY 2018

Caring about our coffee, our customers and our planet CONTENTS Look What we Found! 5 Fashion | Summer Suitcase Edit 11 F is for Father’s Day 12 Food and Drink | Almond and Saffron Sticky Cake 16 News for Foodies 17 SUMMER LIVING Local News 18 Finding your Inner Zen 20 Mind, Body & Soul | Your Gremlins Don’t Live in Nature 23 Dates for your Diary & Guide to Local Galas and Games 26 Fidra Fine Art Relocates to Gullane 28 LOCAL LIFE this issue It’s Show Time 32 The sun has been shining for at least three #East Lothian 34 days in a row and whilst the farmers, Your Local People | Peter and Jenny Maniam 35 greenkeepers and gardeners amongst us A Touch of the Hamptons Comes to Gullane 36 might be performing evening rain dances, the sun has everyone at Local Life HQ Let’s Talk Waffle 39 smiling and dreaming of the long hazy Interiors | Colour to Dip your Toes Into 42 days of summer.

Gardening | Why Use a Garden Designer 46 This is my favourite time of year, when Tide Times & Local Numbers 54 the East Lothian landscape is at its most glorious; all in all, an inspiring setting for the fêtes and festivals that flourish across the county, from Fringe by the Sea to gala’s, festivals and games days in our local villages. We’ve pulled together a guide of this summer’s events, all you have to do is roll up!

The warmer weather also encourages us out into the garden. And we’re delighted 20 to welcome new columnist, garden designer, Joy Grey. She’ll bring us regular gardening features and this issue she tells us why a garden designer can help you make the best of your garden.

And of course we’ve all our regular features – interiors, health, fashion and 39 46 local stories – to whet your appetite too. North Berwick Enjoy summer, enjoy Local Life... To advertise in the August | September’18 issue please contact [email protected] Cockburn Street, Edinburgh or 07768 622 378. Inclusion in the events pages is free for local events and charity Church Hill Place, Edinburgh fund-raisers. For the next issue, please email details of your event to info@yourlocallife. nd Kim Peebles co.uk by 2 July 2018. Editor: Kim Williams | Contributors: Amanda Farnese-Heath, St Georges Place, Glasgow Hayley Flanagan, Joy Grey, Bernie Petrie, Elaine Ramanauskas. Distributed by: Johnson Byres Road, Glasgow Distribution Services www.jdsdoor2door.co.uk | Proofreading: MagicSpell Local Life is designed, edited and published by Local Life Magazines Ltd, 45 Middleshot Road, Gullane EH31 2DG. Whilst every effort is made to ensure accuracy in the information contained in this magazine, Local Life Magazines Ltd cannot be held liable for any errors or inaccuracies. Any opinions expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of the publisher. www.yourlocallife.co.uk www.timeandtidestores.co.uk local life | 3 LOOK WHAT WE FOUND! A few things the Local Life team has seen and loved this month...

OYSTERS AND COCKTAILS Food and Drink Columnist Amanda Farnese Heath’s foodie find Sionnach Glas I’d had a long day working in Edinburgh and as I was Editor Kim Williams discovers a grey fox walking back to the station I literally stumbled across this little treasure. Owned by the same group who This striking painting of a weather-beaten Greek own Chop House, The White Horse is classic, classy and fisherman reminds me of summer holidays spent in contemporary and the seafood, oysters and cocktails are the Mediterranean. Watching fishermen sit for days in divine. The emphasis is definitely on oysters paired with DISCOVER ALL THAT FLETCHER’S harbour, drinking coffee, awaiting the right wind and a ridiculously good cocktail to match! mending nets. It is from a series of stunning portraits COTTAGE SPA HAS TO OFFER THIS JULY which portray interesting faces by East Lothian based I enjoyed a glass of champagne and half a dozen oysters, artist Isla MacLennan. Originally from the Highlands, sitting at the bar reading Yuval Noah Harari’s Sapiens. It self-taught Isla, is inspired by the landscape, crofting, was hard for me to leave and I felt quite at home sitting at fishing, people and a traditional way of life. Isla paints the bar alone with my book. The interior was beautiful, SUMMER TREAT private commissions, exhibits at local galleries and her warm and inviting and the food delicious, so next time work can be seen on her Facebook page Sionnach Glas, I’m passing I’ll be heading in. See you at the bar? which interestingly is Gaelic for grey fox – a bit like my WHITE HORSE OYSTER & SEAFOOD BAR We have teamed up with our brand partner craggy fisherman! Aromatherapy Associates to bring you an 266 Canongate, Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH8 8AA | www.sionnachglas.co.uk exclusive treatment this summer. SIONNACH GLAS www.whitehorseoysterbar.co.uk Historic bliss Mind, Body and Soul Columnist Bernie Petrie A truly uplifting and revitalising treatment, incorporating a back, neck and takes time out with simple pleasures shoulder massage, facial, Ayurveda scalp massage and stretches to finish. An unexpected errand to East Linton led to Includes: 45 minute treatment, 2 hours use of the Spa facilities. Available Monday to Friday. a glorious dog walk along the river. Taking the path from Station Road, the path was scented with the aroma from the stunning Available throughout July £75 per person gorse bushes and wild flowers. After a mile and a half we found ourselves at the historic site of Hailes Castle – the perfect spot for a summer picnic. All right under our noses. A delightful find! HAILES CASTLE | near East Linton | open year round local life | 5 Kathy's K9 Solutions reward based dog training

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When it comes to packing for our summer holiday, some of us love it and some of us loathe it. Either way, there’s definitely an art to it, which many of us sadly do not possess. We either over-pack to the point of no return (cue the kitchen sink) or manage to forget the basics, fail to coordinate clothes and inevitably end up spending an entire holiday in one outfit. We spoke to Secret Boutique’s Elaine Ramanauskas, and asked her to put together her summer holiday must-haves...

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STYLE NOTE STYLE NOTE These gorgeous Laura Thomas Keep your outfits simple in cool Co Timeless Towels are a packing lightweight cottons, chambray essential. Use as a blanket on and salt-washed denim. Make a the sand or as a wrap on a chilly statement with a scarf and over- evening – don’t forget bag, glasses sized sunglasses. and hat! 77 1. Riva Sleeveless Dress £34.95, Amalfi Straw Bag £49.95– both Joules & 2. Beach Wrap £69.95, Ribbed Vest Top £32.95, Shorts £59.95, Dress £79.95 – all Hatley & 4. Top £34.99, Shorts £39.99, scarf £22.99 – all B Young & 6. Hatley Braided Fedora Hat £24.95 & 7. Cindy Shirt £69.95, Allie Hat £24.95 – both Hatley all from Secret Boutique, Main Street, Gullane | 3. Replenish Night Oil 30ml £38, 10ml (travel size) Main street, Gullane EH31 2AP | t: 01620 842 222 | Open: Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm £13.50 www.beatitudeproducts.co.uk | 5. Timeless Towel £25 laura-thomas.com local life | 11 shopping | f is for father’s day F IS FOR FATHER’S DAY Mother’s Day may get the lion’s share of the glory, but dad needs love too. Here are our top picks for the perfect Father’s Day gift from Gullane’s Old Smiddy...

Father’s Day is fast approaching (Sunday 17th June – put it in your diary) and dads around the country are standing in front of mirrors, drawing in a deep breath and practicing their lines. "Socks! What a lovely surprise!"

It needn't be this way, and should you be looking to give your dad something other than socks, Old Smiddy Bespoke can help. They sell personalised gifts perfect for Father’s Day from stunning high gloss photo frames to We now have a fully equipped workshop on our gorgeous cushions, everything you need to show him just how much you appreciate him. And what’s more, once premisesWe andnow offer have aa restoration fully equipped service workshop to a new you’ve chosen your gift, they’ll personalise it for you and you can collect it the same day. conditionon our frompremises a minimum and offer of £10 a restoration per item. Ourservice equipment to an includes as new Ultra-Sonic condition cleaning, from a high pressureminimum steam cleaning, of £10 tumbleper item. polishing, summer clothing & accessories now in! rhodium plating, gilding and a specialist polishing booth. We haveOur securedequipment the includesservices ofUltra-Sonic Hamilton andcleaning, Inches work-masterhigh pressure of 14 years steam for cleaning, more complex tumble items, polishing, which would rhodiumbe couriered plating, to his gilding workshop and ina specialistEdinburgh. We have insurance inpolishing place for booth. £50,000 per sending Wewith have a facility secured to increase the services if required. of Hamilton Estimatesand are Inches provided work-master free of charge of 14 yearswith nofor obligation.more Silver complexrepairs, commissions items, which and would restoration be couriered by a specialist to his ex Jamesworkshop Ness and inSon Edinburgh. and Hamilton We haveand Inches insurance silversmith in who also executedplace for commissions £50,000 per for sending the Royal with Company a facility of toArchers. increase if required. 1 2 3 Valuations for any purpose by a listed and approved valuer, in Estimateshouse or if requiredare provided on clients free premises. of charge Hand engraving andwith machine no obligation. engraving, by James Ness and Son engraver who also commissioned for the Silver repairs, commissions and restoration by Royal Company of Archers. specialist ex James Ness and Son and Hamilton All repairs remodelling andAll repairsrepairs restoration. remodelling remodellingWe wouldand and and Inchesberestoration. restoration. pleased silversmith to offer who for any also items executed of silver We would be pleased to offer for any unwanted Jewellery or advise on methods of disposal. We would be pleased to Weoffer would for anybe pleased unwantedcommissions to offer Jewelleryand for anyjewellery for unwantedor advisethe inRoyal Jewelleryon any methods condition.Company or advise of disposal. on methodsof Archers. of disposal.

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2.5 billion disposable coffee cups are thrown away every year in the UK. We are fighting this by:

1. Encouraging reusable cups by offering 50p off take aways if you bring your own. This year Steampunk is focussing on reducing it’s 2. We only use compostable cups and we charge for them to environmental impact by making many small changes. discourage their use.

We hope to inspire others to make small changes too as all these small 3. We give you a free coffee if you buy a reusable cup. changes when put together will have a massive impact on our planet. recycle

We recycle all of our paper, cardboard, glass, tins and plastic. We compost all of our coffee grounds. We collect disposable cups from our customers and have now arranged a collection of food waste and compostable cups for businesses in the area which was not previously available. We encourage other local businesses to join us in using this service and reduce reducing what we send to landﬁll.

Three ways we have changed our packaging to reduce waste

1. Bring your own container and ﬁll it with coffee at our shop, save money too. We call this Naked Coffee.

2. 100% plastic free coffee packaging. Everything can be disposable cups recycled and composted.

3. Online orders are sent with minimal packaging which is 100% plastic free. reusable cup

14 | local life local life | 15 food and drink feature |spring into action LOCAL NEWS for foodies... ALMOND AND SAFFRON STICKY OLD BAKEHOUSE TEA ROOM CAKE WITH POACHED FRUIT at Sew in Stitches High Street, Aberlady EH32 0RB

SPICE POTS ANNOUNCED AS FINALIST FOR OPEN Teas • Cappuccino • Latte FOOD & DRINK EXCELLENCE AWARD Monday, Tuesday, Americano • Flat White Spice Pots is celebrating after their Goan Blend has been Friday, Saturday Mocha • Hot Chocolate shortlisted as a finalist in the Scotland Food & Drink 10am - 4.30pm Cakes and scones freshly Excellence Awards 2018. Winners from 26 categories will baked each day. (Soya milk be announced in front of 800 guests at the prestigious & Gluten Free available) awards ceremony and dinner on Thursday 7th June at Warm welcome to everybody • Light Lunches available the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC). Find us on Facebook and Tripadvisor • Gifts in shop Melanie Auld, Director of Spice Pots said “We are You never know in Scotland what the weather is going to be like, so my mantra is – if delighted that our fiery Goan Blend has been shortlisted t: 01875 870 405 •www.sewinstitches.co.uk the sun shines get outside, because we all really need our vitamin D boosts to cope as a finalist for this award. There are records suggesting with the long dark months. Cut to this recipe, where you can poach the fruit on the that spice blends have been sold in Edinburgh as far back BBQ or on the stove, depending on the weather. It’s delicious, nutritious, gluten free as 1798 and although not traditionally thought of as a and tastes divine! Scottish product, given that curry is one of Scotland’s SMEATON favourite foods, we think it very fitting WHAT YOU NEED .” NURSERY & GARDENS www.spicepots.com 1lb ground almonds Teaspoon tumeric This traditional walled garden nursery set in the rural heart of 15 oz golden caster sugar Teaspoon ground cardamom East Lothian offers an extensive range of plants throughout the 6 organic eggs Teaspoon of really good vanilla essence year. Malden sea salt Teaspoon of saffron strands THE PERFECT SUMMER CUP Trees & Shrubs • Seasonal Bedding Plants On hot sunny days, there’s WHAT YOU DO Seeds & Bulbs • Pots & Ornaments • Compost nothing Brits love more & Garden Sundries • HTA Gift Vouchers Whisk the eggs and add the saffron strands and let them infuse for 10 minutes. Put all the ingredients together in than to sit in the garden a food processor including the eggs and whiz for 5 minutes. Line a loaf tin, pour in the mixture and bake 180ºC fan sipping a summer cocktail assisted or a bit lower if your oven is hot, until very brown on top. Plunge a skewer into the centre and if it comes out festooned with fruit and clean it's cooked. Serve with the poached fruit sprigs of mint. This year AT SMEATON NURSERY & GARDENS there is a local contender for Our popular Tearoom offers THE POACHED FRUIT the perfect summer cup – an appetising selection of Good vanilla essence Poaching juice; either red wine, orange or red grape Gullane Ripple. Created by home-made soups, paninis and Maple syrup or muscavado sugar juice the makers of Gullane Glögg, baguettes, salads and platters. it is a refreshing blend of Take your favourite fruit. Plums, nectarines, peaches or fruit that will keep its form when heated are best. Place in a fry Plus our ever popular mouth- raspberries, pineapple and pan shaped pan, ideally a cast iron one as you get a dose of iron from the pan. Then pour in enough liquid to cover the watering home baking and our ginger, with a touch of spice. base. Sprinkle sugar or maple syrup over the fruit and a couple of teaspoons of vanilla essence and slowly cook over delicious Smeaton Scones. fire or the stove until tender. Delicious with fizzy water, prosecco, beer or even cider, OPEN DAILY, ALL YEAR ROUND Serve with Greek yoghurt, honey, pistachios and the warm cake of course! Amanda x you can’t help but feel a little happier as you take that first SMEATON NURSERY & TEAROOM refreshing sip. If you would like to come along to any of our events please visit www.themadmarchhare.com to find out what we Preston Road, East Linton • 01620 860 501 www.smeatonnurserygardens.co.uk have in store for 2018 | follow us on our Facebook page The Mad March Hare | t: 07809 895 469 for any enquiries. www.byjulia.uk 16 | local life local life | 17 LOCAL NEWS in and around... Smile with confidence SMALL LAUNCHES AND WEDDINGS IN THE WILD! Give yourself a new look at Amanda Farnese Heath is the creative behind Mad March Hare. After starting out five years ago she finally found Gullane Dental Practice home in the big open spaces Scotland has to offer, and there her creative synergy flowed. Amanda’s expertise in event design, incredible talents in rustic food and her flair for styling and photography lead to Wild Dining In Scotland. She has recently started small launches, ideal for the smaller corporate event, and weddings in the wild. So, if you have a product or would like a small but stunningly styled long table in the wilderness for your special day, Mad March Hare Wild Dining is the answer!

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FEELING CALM ON CANNING STREET The newest of Edinburgh’s well-being spaces, Calm on Canning Street, opened in April, by yoga practitioner Katy Lomas. More than just a ‘functional’ yoga studio, Calm on Canning Street offers a place where people can relax and connect after yoga. The timetable includes; Hot Yoga, Hatha Flow, Vinyasa Flow, Yin, Mum and Baby and Pregnancy Yoga. The studio will also be launching lunchtime mindfulness sessions for city workers to learn meditation and mindfulness techniques to help them manage stressful lives.

The studio has a strong community focus and Wednesday afternoons at the studio are reserved for charities and GULLANE DENTIST, JENNY WYLIE BDS MFDS, not for profit organisations to use free of charge. They offers PREVENTIVE and ROUTINE dental care, alongside ADVANCED COSMETIC DENTISTRY, also offer concession passes for doctors, nurses and ADULT ORTHODONTICS and BOTOX TREATMENTS. social workers. Expert help for all your aches & pains...

Katy says “Calm on Canning Street is the culmination of physiotherapy - musculoskeletal & neurological Jenny has a wealth of private practice experience and has worked alongside leading everything I have learnt over the last 10 years. Our core conditions | rehabilitation | massage | podiatry | pilates consultants, meaning you are in the safest of hands. DENTAL IMPLANTS are also available. values are community, connection and consciousness classes or 1:1 sessions | falls prevention classes and we’re truly committed to ensuring we bring yoga to domiciliary visits | hearing assessments PHONE GULLANE DENTAL TEAM on 01620 842978 or visit: www.gullanedentalpractice.co.uk the people who need it most. My aim with this space is to help people feel calmer and more grounded, support 7 Church Road North Berwick EH39 4AD local businesses and to provide a beautiful sanctuary in t: 01620 894 377 | www.physioplusscotland.co.uk the heart of the Edinburgh.” Chartered Physiotherapists, registered with the Health and Care www.calmoncanningstreet.com Professions Council and all major insurance companies 18 | local life Image © Emma Martin local life | 19 feature | finding your inner zen

Nutritious Lolly’s core fitness class, we giggled our beauty’ specialist Louise Dartford were among the way through 30 minutes of exercise in the sunshine. dozens of health, beauty and well-being experts FINDING your INNER ZEN This was just one of many fitness classes which ran taking part. throughout the day at the Fitness and Lulumon zones. words: kim williams | pictures: jamie bennett Wandering through the estate we came across the Kim Williams went along to discover the specialists’ secrets of detox, healthy eating, beauty and inner calm at East Next on our list was the Health Fair Zone. A market- mindfulness workshops and treatments set down Lothian’s first health and well-being festival at Archerfield Walled Garden stall affair set in the courtyard, featuring well-known by the lake in the Retreat Zone. In such a beautiful names from the world of beauty. Brands such as setting, all earlier cynicism forgotten, it was easy to Harvey Nichols, Lululemon, Neal’s Yard Remedies, see why, as a nation, we have truly embraced the s a nation, we have well and truly embraced the festival is the result of a collaboration between and award-winning Edinburgh-based spa, salon concept of wellness. Here you could visit a life coach, A concept of ‘wellness’. We have wellness hotels, Detox Health Beauty founder, Sheena Skinner and and skincare specialists, Zen Lifestyle, sat alongside try the crystal healing beds, have reflexology or wellness retreats – and now wellness festivals. When Archerfield Walled Garden. The festival boasts an artisan producers and beauty experts, including local simply a facial. I was asked to write about East Lothian’s first ever impressive line-up of experts from the world of detox, aromatherapy brand Beatitude and lifestyle brand well-being festival at Archerfield Walled Garden, I health and beauty, including some of the country’s Laura Thomas Co. Sheena explained “Today is all about helping visitors was sceptical. After all, I’m just not a spa-type of girl. best skincare brands, plus the chance to sample discover how to feel and look better. There are lots I don’t do “relaxing” – to spend hours relaxing in a super-healthy foods and revitalising fresh juices, and After a spot of retail therapy it was time to sit in the of fresh and exciting ideas for ensuring you look and spa feels decadent beyond belief. And another thing, take part in invigorating yoga sessions or relaxing sun, relax and tuck into a delicious vegan dish from feel better than ever. There’s something for everyone all that new age spacey nonsense, it’s just not my meditation. Hendersons of Edinburgh. We managed to resist one – whether you want to pick up something beautiful to cup of green tea – if I had chakras, I’d trust that they of the totally instagrammable and equally delicious- wear, try out a new beauty treatment or discover how were in reasonable alignment and not waste my time On arrival, feelings of trepidation quickly left. The day looking vegan cakes from Laurianne’s Raw Cakes. to achieve peace and that inner calm we all seek.” attempting to re-jig them. In my humble opinion, was glorious and the setting, simply stunning. Cute life is also too short to spend time on therapies of tee-pees decorated with flower garlands were dotted Energy levels restored, we set off to the The Barefoot Well, it certainly worked for me. I went home feeling dubious value, including colour therapy, visualisation, around the estate, delicious scents wafted from Talks Tent where you could hear motivational talks infinitely calmer and with a new found respect and the truly unappealing colonic therapy! the vegan and vegetarian food zone and the super on every subject from nutrition to the menopause. for wellness. I’ve even reconsidered the idea that talented Funk Wagen set the sound track for the day. Nutritionist and author Amanda Hamilton, Health relaxing in a spa is weird and self-indulgent! I’m with So it was with some trepidation that I set off (dragging Think Ibiza meets East Lothian and you’ll get the idea. and Peak Performance Coach Lyndy Stanway Marsh, the nation and definitely a fan of wellness festivals. my most health conscious friend along with me) to The Cashmere Queen and Entrepreneurial Business the Detox Health Beauty Day at Archerfield Walled After a quick caffeine pick-me-up (yes, you could get Woman, Dr Belinda Robertson OBE and ‘green Garden. A day which promised to enrich both body coffee!), we headed along to try one of the many and soul. East Lothian’s first health and well-being exercise classes on offer. Sneaking in to the back of DETOX HEALTH BEAUTY | www.detoxhealthbeauty.com 20 | local life local life | 21 mind, body and soul The Pilates Sessions in Dunbar Studio Bespoke on Traditional Equipment Approach Group Classes | Pilates and Yoga Everybody is unique & Every Body is unique North Berwick and surrounding area

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Tailored Programme Mind, Body & Soul Columnist, Bernie Petrie tells how spending time in nature is the best medicine... for any Age or Ability One thing I discovered when I began living by the sea, is If you are experiencing anxiety or feel overwhelmed, that I always felt better after time out in nature. It was which can be very prevalent for many in what’s living here that encouraged me to take up running and affectionately called ‘crazy June’, it’s the best time to For info and bookings | [email protected] | www.thebespokeapproach.com | text or call 07922 439 165 sea swimming, and both of these have played a huge lean into nature for a helping hand. And, as East Lothian part in healing my psyche. I also noticed that if I took my is home to natural coastlines, hills and woods, each with children to the beach, they would come alive and play their own healing properties, what better place to start. together well. No fights happened in nature! Ten minutes walking barefoot in the park, paddling at the edge of the shore or simply watering the plants Simply put, our gremlins don’t live in nature, so any in your garden will do wonders. Being amongst trees Osteopathy time spent here is less time spent with them. With is magical – why not let your inhibitions go and have increasing numbers of people being diagnosed with a go at hugging one? You’ll feel your internal system stress, depression and anxiety, I think one of the key relax almost instantly. If the water appeals, rather than for aches and pains solutions is to spend time in nature. Whether it’s on the just toe dipping, build in an extra ten minutes and take beach, in the water, in the woods or up a mountain, yourself for a looney dook. That feel-good factor can there is something powerful about being in a high happen more than once a year and in no time at all you Osteopathy has much to offer all ages, both in preventative and vibrational environment. will be grinning from ear to ear.

acute care. Back pain, muscle strains, sports injuries, sprains and This is why The Barefoot Sanctuary is where it is. The As someone who has previously experienced view of North Berwick Law and its proximity to the joint pain can be helped by osteopathy. depression and anxiety, and works with clients with beach are essential ingredients to creating the sense similar challenges, nature is without doubt a vital part of well-being that people experience when they walk of the healing process. I no longer experience stress Clinic and home visits through the door. The high vibrational healing effects of or anxiety in the way I used to. And yes, whilst I went nature are right there under our noses. through some traditional therapy, without nature and its powerful medicine, life would feel very different. 01620 890 535 If just having a view of nature can make such a big difference, how big a difference would full immersion So, this summer really let nature play its part with its Kenneth McLean Bsc Hons Osteopathy in nature regularly make to your life? Full immersion natural healing processes. means dedicating a set period of time outdoors and with the light evenings this is even more achievable. With love until the next time However, if time is an issue, as little as 10 or 15 minutes “good health in good hands” a day can, and will, make a huge difference. 33 Green Apron Park, North Berwick EH39 4RE Registered Osteopath: 3/4410/F THE BAREFOOT SANCTUARY | 45 Melbourne Place, North Berwick | e: [email protected] sign up for daily blogs from Bernie by visiting www.thebarefootsanctuary.co.uk 22 | local life local life | 23 e y o u i z r f The importance of our Hearing Outstanding knowledge and m i t “ i n x e a sign up for expertise, I can now safely train at s M s PERSONAL The Edinburgh Hearing Practice At the Edinburgh Hearing Practice a level I never thought possible. a . . provide the latest hearing test we often see people who have put n TRAINING Maybe it’s just wax! Worth every penny. . techniques, independent expert off doing something about their ” d y We are experienced in ear care and with Brian a advice on the best hearing aid hearing for a long time. w can provide a professional wax d technologies, and a professional e l t o ear wax removal service at state removal service using Microsuction. The longer a hearing loss is left the l - b e i n g -of-the-art practices in Corstorphine, Microsuction is our preferred more difficult it is for us to help. Our Gullane and now Auchterarder. method of wax removal as it uses a advice is get your hearing checked small suction tip to remove wax on a regular basis – at least once a Hearing loss is often very gradual from the ear without introducing year. and in fact, on average it takes any water. There is also no need to someone with a hearing loss around use drops or oil for weeks on end to So the moral of the 10 years to do something about it. soften the wax prior to removal. story.... don’t wait 10 And let’s face it – nobody In fact, using olive oil for one or particularly wants to wear a hearing two nights is ample preparation. years to get your ears aid. But do you want to wait 10 years and miss out on all of those checked! great moments in life? ‘People tend to forget about getting their hearing checked, it’s a poor third behind eyes and teeth! Hearing loss happens in our ears, but affects many different aspects of our lives. For instance, statistics show that people with a hearing loss tend to retire earlier. There is also a lot of discussion around new evidence which shows that untreated hearing loss increases a person’s likelihood to develop dementia as they withdraw from social interactions.’ Martin Smith, Director and Hearing Aid Audiologist. 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If there is an issue with the 201 St Johns Road, Corstorphine, Edinburgh EH12 7UU hearing we provide a free 4 Stanley Road, Gullane, East Lothian EH31 2AD or no-obligation 30-day trial of any 63 High Street Auchterarder PH3 1BN Actions speak louder than words hearing aids, so that you can experience better hearing in real life environments. Craigielaw Golf Club, Aberlady EH32 0PY t: 07976420782 | e: [email protected] | www.maximizewellness.co.uk 24 | local life what’s on | dates for your diary what’s on | local galas & games DON’T FORGET these dates DATES FOR YOUR DIARY June & July 2018 9 June June Coffee June Event Time Venue Morning to 11 Exhibition of Wildlife Art by 10-4pm Waterston House, Aberlady July Colin Woolf and John Cox (SOC) The North Berwick Marie Curie Fundraising your local life guide to... Group June Coffee Morning takes place on Sat 9 Marie Curie Coffee Morning 10am-12pm Hope Rooms, North Berwick Saturday 9 June from 10am to 12pm in Sat 9 Little Big Screen 3pm & 8pm Gullane Village Hall North Berwick’s Hope Rooms. Admission GALAS & GAMES www.littlebigscreen.org £2.50 and children free. Coffee, tea and cakes, and stalls with books, bric-a-brac, Don’t you just love a Fête? Sat 9 & Dirleton Village Gardens Open 2-6pm Dirleton Village Green tombola, home baking and a raffle. Sun 10 uintessentially British, the village fête is a summer tradition that we love in East Lothian. Be it the traditional Sat 9 & Dirleton Village Flower Festival 11am-4pm Dirleton Kirk Qcounty fair or highland games, a village gala or a summer games day there’s sure to be something happening Sun 10 Teas for you to enjoy! We’ve scoured the county for this summer’s events so all you have to do is roll up... Sun 10 Cream Teas in aid of Muirfield 2.30-4.30pm Mallard Hotel, Gullane Riding Therapy ABERLADY GALA DAY | SATURDAY 2 JUNE 1-5PM GULLANE GAMES WEEK | 28 JULY TO 4 AUGUST 16 June Gala day begins at 1pm with the crowning of the gala A jam-packed programme of events featuring sports, Thu 21 Leuchie House Ascot Afternoon 12.30-7pm The Waterfront, Archerfield queen followed by a procession of floats through the treasure hunt, disco and fancy dress. Sat 23 Summer Fayre in aid of Muirfield 9.30am- Corn Exchange, Haddington Haddstock village. Tea tent, home baking, bar, prosecco tent, toys Sat 28: Memorial Park (Tournaments for P1-7, BBQ and Riding Therapy 2.30pm Following a successful debut last year, the stall, face painting, rides. A great day for all the family. refreshments available for all) | 2-3.30pm: Football Sat 23 North Berwick Artisan Fair 10am-5pm Abbey Church Haddstock festival returns on Saturday 16th 1.00pm Crowning Ceremony Tournament | 3.30-4.30pm: Hockey Tournament June. And, once again, twelve hours of live 1.30pm Float Parade 3.30-4.30pm: Cricket Sun 24 Scotlands Garden Scheme: 1-5pm Tyninghame House 2.00pm Attractions open Sun 29: 2pm Treasure Hunt (Mallard Hotel) Tyninghame & Walled Garden music will fill Haddington as budding and established performers come together to e: [email protected] | www.aberlady.org/gala Mon 30: Junior Table Tennis Tournament (age 8-16) 29 Jun - Animal Avengers Scottish Seabird Centre play in the town’s cafés, bars and halls. 6.15pm registration at the Village Hall 26 Aug www.seabird.org for information EAST LINTON GALA DAY | SATURDAY 9 JUNE 12.30pm Tue 31: 5.30pm Kids Golf Competition (Kids’ Course) Youth bands, local musicians and groups of Floats parade from Phantassie, through the village Long Drive and Pitch and Putt Competitions (No 2 july Event Time Venue various genres and experience levels play in and up to the park. Along with the floats, a pipe band, Starter’s Box) Sundays Summer Sunday Afternoon Teas 2.30-4.30pm Abbey Church Hall a community, family friendly environment. the village fire engine, old cars and tractors, dressed- Wed 1: 2pm Sand Modelling Competition (Gullane Musicians include Aaron Wright, Sophie up villagers join in. After the gala queen is crowned, Beach) | 7pm Junior Disco (Marquee on the Green) Sat 11 North Berwick Artisan Fair 10am-5pm Abbey Church Bancroft, The Sunshine Delay and Dropkick. there is music, dancing, a race up Traprain Law and Thu 2: 10am Children’s Arts and Crafts (Village Hall) Miracle Glass Company, Wynntown Marshals 12-16 Gosford House Open Days from 1pm Gosford House, Longniddry numerous stalls, plus food and drink. Junior Tennis Competition 2pm P3-7, 6pm S1-S4 and the Sensation Seekers are the headline www.gosfordhouse.co.uk e: [email protected] 7-10pm Ceilidh (Village Hall) BYOB, soft drinks acts at Haddington Town House – the only available to buy for children 15-29 North Berwick Art Group Annual Hope Rooms, North Berwick venue to charge for entry. There are also DIRLETON FÊTE | SATURDAY 23 JUNE 1-5PM July Summer Exhibition Fri 3: 7.30pm Quiz Night (Village Hall) Over 18 only. art and music workshops available for Dirleton Fête and Games is a traditional village fête BYOB Sun 22 Muirfield Riding Therapy from 9am West Fenton, near Gullane youngsters. and mini-games for all ages. This good old-fashioned Sat 4: Games Day full programme of races, tea tent, Summer Show fête includes; dog show, beat the goalie, stalls, bouncy Buy tickets at Facebook/Haddstock or raffles and fancy-dress parade | first Race: 2.30pm 26-30 Gosford House Open Days from 1pm Gosford House, Longniddry billetto.com castle, tea tent, classic cars, raffle, baking competition, Contact: Lucy Mackay | [email protected] www.gosfordhouse.co.uk music tent and much more. Contact: Alfred McClintock | e: [email protected] 23RD NORTH BERWICK INTERNATIONAL HIGHLAND GAMES Local Life has nothing to do with the organisation of the events listed. If you have questions please SATURDAY 11 AUGUST 9AM-6PM direct enquiries to the organising body or the venue. Some contact details are provided. All information HADDINGTON AGRICULTURAL SHOW, EAST FORTUNE Pipe Bands, Highland Dancing, Heavy Events, Food, subject to change. SATURDAY 30 JUNE 9AM-5PM Beer Tent, stalls and much more. Agricultural show with horses, cattle, sheep and www.northberwickhighlandgames.org goats. Also trade stands, produce and crafts, children’s entertainment and educational tent. www.haddingtonshow.co.uk 26 | local life local life | 27 feature | fidra fine art relocates to gullane

Fidra Fine Art Relocates to Gullane words | kim williams After six years trading from their home in North Berwick, Fidra Fine Art is relocating the gallery to Gullane’s Main Street.

ntil recently, Alan Rae’s front two rooms of local East Lothian connection as well as visiting U his North Berwick home had been adorned contemporary artists in their studios. It is this mix with beautifully hung works of traditional and of old and new that makes the variety of work on contemporary Scottish art. Six years ago, Alan show so appealing. Alan says “I find it interesting opened Fidra Fine Art, trading from his family to see pieces from Scottish art history alongside home, but in May 2018 the gallery moved to a contemporary artists working today and who will New Beginnings new home on Gullane’s Main Street, previously be in the history books of the future.” occupied by Gullane Art Gallery. Alan adds “Our opening exhibition will feature new opening exhibition Alan explains “Over the last few years we have work by a variety of our existing artists as well as built up a comprehensive list of some of the most one or two historical pieces with local interest. notable artists working in Scotland today and feel There will be a great variety of styles and subjects Featuring work by gallery artists including: Matthew Draper, Ann Oram, Simon the time is right to move into a more traditional on show so there is sure to be something there high street space. We look forward to continuing to suit most tastes. We would like to take this Laurie, Graeme Wilcox, George Birrell, Neil Macdonald, Alice McMurrough, Astrid the good work that Roy and Gail McGregor have opportunity to thank all our customers and artists done in establishing the gallery in Gullane whilst who have supported us over the years in North Trügg, Dominique Cameron, Andy Heald, Jayne Stokes and many more introducing new artists and our own ideas.” Berwick and hope that you will still make the short trip along to Gullane to see us.” Alan’s passion for art is behind the gallery’s Opening Saturday 26 May 2018 | 12-5pm success and evident in the time he spends sourcing historic work by Scottish artists, many with a continues until Sunday 24 June 2018

Beginner and Improver Sailing courses. Courses last all day for 5 days. Running 2, 16 and 23 July. Junior and adult courses available. £185 plus club membership. th Join the sailing club today to book a place! Saturday 11 August 2018 BOOK ONLINE -‐NOW www.elyc.org.uk/training 9.00am - 6.00pm Recreation Park, North Berwick Pipe Bands | Highland Dancers | Heavy Events (Tossing the Caber) | Dog Agility Display | Side Shows | Stalls The puffins are here! beat the queues... buy tickets online www.seabird.org Hurrah! 01620 890202 On camera now BECOME A PATRON OF THE GAMES #seabirddays at the Scottish 2 adult tickets | access to Presidents Tents | 2 course meal for two Seabird Centre, souvenir programme | name on the Patron’s board | tea and coffee

Image © Laurie Campbell North Berwick. Scottish Charity no SC025837 www.northberwickhighlandgames.org 30 | local life local life | 31 V661-18-282-aw-02.indd 1 30/04/2018 21:47 feature | it’s show time DON’T MISS our top picks...

IT’S SHOW TIME JUDY MURRAY MICA PARIS SINGS ELLA FITZGERALD Scotland’s freshest festival is back! Extending to ten days for the first time, the festival will run from Friday 3rd until KNOWING THE SCORE Mica Paris performs classics by the First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald, including ‘It’s too darn hot’ and ‘Every Sunday 12th August and is jam-packed with music, comedy, literature, film, politics and seaside shenanigans to suit As mother to tennis champions Jamie and Andy time we say goodbye’. all ages and tastes, no matter how quirky. Murray, Scottish national coach and general all-round woman of wonder, Judy Murray is the ultimate role One of the UK’s finest and most respected female he first weekend at this year’s Fringe by the Sea “the best fish and chips in Scotland”. Irvine Welsh’s model for believing in yourself and realising ambition. singers with a career full of top 10 singles and albums, T is setting the tone for Scotland’s freshest festival: favourite singer songwriter Dean Owens will be paying As a parent, coach and leader she is an inspiration Mica has enjoyed worldwide success and collaborated acts include Judy Murray, Mark Steel, Jerry Sadowitz, tribute to Johnny Cash. Former leader of the Liberal who has revolutionised British tennis. with artists including Prince and David Gilmour. An Tommy Smith and the Sugarhill Gang, and the Furious Party, David Steel will be in lunchtime conversations incredible live performer, she is also the host of Soul This is a very special opportunity to hear her talk about Five. with well-known faces from the world of politics. Solutions for BBC Radio 2. Children can enjoy Monski Mouse’s Baby Disco Dance her extraordinary memoir, which gives the inside story The new management, revealed in February, aim Hall and Phil Kay’s brilliant children’s show Gimme on family, tennis and Strictly Come Dancing. Sunday 5 August | Simpson Spiegeltent to build on the festival’s formidable reputation for Your Left Shoe. This is just a taste of the incredible 9.30pm (75 minutes) | £30 Sunday 5 August | Simpson Spiegeltent creative, quirky and consummate programming whilst programme of events that festival goers can expect. retaining the belief that ‘small is beautiful’, so expect 5.00pm (60 minutes) | £12, £7 (Concessions for under-12s) intimate performances from big names. With more Niall adds “It’s the tenth anniversary of the festival than 100 performances and events, festival goers can and we’re confident that the performers we’ve got DAVID STEEL | LUNCHTIME CONVERSATION expect to look forward to firm favourites and new coming will entice people from beyond East Lothian faces covering music, comedy, literature, children’s to visit our beautiful little corner of Scotland. We look WITH RUTH DAVIDSON events, film and other curiosities. forward to working with all those who have helped One of the UK’s most distinguished parliamentarians, make Fringe by the Sea such a shining beacon in the Lord David Steel has a wealth of experience of political Director of Fringe By The Sea, Niall Middleton said festival calendar, particularly East Lothian Council, life. In these relaxed and entertaining lunchtime “Where else will you find Richard Holloway, the which has been exemplary in its support.” Sugarhill Gang, Jerry Sadowitz and Ruth Davidson sessions, he will discuss the issues of the day and on the same bill? With just a few months to go until The hub of the festival will be in the harbour area of of their lifetimes with specially invited guests. In his the festival kicks off, the programme is shaping up the town, with two beautiful spiegeltents, sponsored first session he will be joined by Scottish Conservative to surprise and delight in typical Fringe by the Sea by Simpson & Marwick. Further events will take place leader Ruth Davidson. The audience will be invited to fashion. Our opening night will set the tone for the throughout the town, including a specially curated put questions towards the end of the hour. rest of the festival, with something for everyone programme from renowned supporters of live music Wednesday 8 August | Simpson Spiegeltent throughout the ten days.” in Scotland, the Soundhouse Organisation. The North 12.00 noon (60 minutes including Q&A) | £10 Berwick Fry will also host a number of music events, Acid croft outfit Shooglenifty will be performing with for those who like a little bit extra with their fish their new lead violinist Eilidh Shaw. A fan of North suppers! Berwick, Richard Holloway is coming and not only for FRINGE BY THE SEA 2018 | 3rd to 12th August | for further information visit www.fringebythesea.com 32 | local life local life | 33 instagram | #eastlothian your local people | Peter & Jenny Maniam

YOUR @flamingofair @flamingofair @katherinedoyle90 LOCAL #eastlothian PEOPLE With long golden beaches, a whole host of outdoor activities and Peter & Jenny Maniam more hours of sunshine than anywhere else in Scotland, East Lothian 10 minutes, 10 questions with... is perfect for a summer’s day out. And clearly instagrammers are in agreement. Here are some of our favourite insta-snaps...

LOVE EAST LOTHIAN? Rogue Village evolved from Peter and Jenny Maniam’s desire to create events which would last long in people’s Share your local summer snaps with us on @hhlifestyletravel memories. Inspired by the arts, design and nostalgia, they aim to produce laid back, welcoming and captivating instagram @yourlocallife experiences. Their ever-evolving stable of events including Hobo Cinema, Canteen Street Food Festival and A Christmas Fairy Trail. They’re always on the lookout for interesting and unusual venues that inspire new ideas and concepts, but admit that their best ideas come to them in the shower! We caught up with Peter sheltering from the rain in the midst of setting up the latest Canteen Street Food Festival…

What is your greatest achievement? Favourite book? That we’re still standing after our first year of I always liked the pictures best! I love Jamel Shabazz’ business. We’ve given up jobs, relocated, launched photography and his books like Back In The Days a business and are raising a family. Everyone who are fantastic. They really capture a moment in time has done it tells you how difficult it is, but nothing that fascinates me – before the internet and limited prepares you for the reality. media, when sub-cultures were allowed to develop without overexposure. What advice would you give to your 18-year-old self @hiddenhaddington @beautiful_east_lothian @scotland_from_a_lens Enjoy being carefree, spontaneous and living in the What word do you over-use? moment – although I didn’t need that advice as I was “Basically”. too busy being carefree, spontaneous and living in the moment! Song that always gets you dancing? Samurai by Jazztronik. When are you happiest? Travelling as a family – bliss! Next adventure? We’re off for a couple of weeks to the South of France When was the last time you laughed out loud? in search of cheese, wine, flea markets and wild Our son cracks us up on a regular basis. He is a swimming. 75-year-old man trapped in a three-year-old’s body. Finally, staying in or going out? What is the one thing people would be surprised to learn Saturday afternoon sessions are the new Friday about you? nights! I made a living as a breakdancer for about a decade. @steampunkcoffee @goodbye.1979 @loveeast_lothian ROGUE VILLAGE | www.roguevillage.com | e: [email protected] 34 | local life local life | 35 interiors | a touch of the hamptons comes to gullane

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a touch of the Hamptons comes to Gullane Those dreaming of settling in Gullane can finally visit a new development and picture their futures in two newly-launched showhomes designed with a coastal influence.

arine Rise, located in the popular coastal village of Two new apartment showhomes are also due to M Gullane, is the latest East Lothian development by launch in late summer – one of which will be situated CALA Homes (East). Situated on the historic site of the within the landmark Henderson House. Buyers village’s former Marine Hotel and later the Scottish will have Gullane’s award-winning beaches and Fire Rescue Service College, the recently-opened championship golf courses of ‘Golf Coast Road’ on the showhomes have been designed to highlight their doorstep. As well as a charming selection of shops and spacious layout and warm interiors, with living space amenities along Gullane’s picturesque high street, the The Duffy showhome at Marine Rise – Upgrades shown carefully designed for all the family. homes are within close reach of the seaside haven of North Berwick just three miles away. Soft, pastel tones have been used to incorporate the SHOWHOMES NOW LAUNCHED properties’ tranquil setting along the coast. Tasked The development itself also connects to the famous with creating the inspiring homes, Carol Yates of John Muir Way, providing walking routes around the A development of 4 & 5 bedroom family homes and Carol Yates Design, said “The showhomes have been county for families to enjoy and nature enthusiasts a selection of spacious apartments inspired by Gullane’s lovely location and all that goes to take in East Lothian’s breathtaking scenery. Philip with it, including a relaxed lifestyle by the coast with Hogg, Sales and Marketing Director with CALA Homes MARINE RISE, MAIN STREET outdoor pursuits such as golf and coastal walks. (East), said “It is a real privilege to be able to offer homes in such a distinct and locally loved landmark. GULLANE, EH31 2HG The colour and pattern are very current – soft pastels The incredible renovation – and the homes in the and brights are the new neutrals along with blue tones. grounds around it – will offer something for all tastes. | Both trends have been applied to the showhomes. The 01620 621 749 CALA.CO.UK What is undeniable is that the location is incredible coastal influence is there too, with the use of blue hues and we’re thrilled to have finally launched on site. and turquoise – a touch of the Hamptons comes to ” Gullane.” LLM_28MAY Please speak to a Sales Representative for further details. Telephone calls may divert to a mobile service in which case call charges may vary. Calls may be recorded for training purposes. 5 stars awarded for customers’ willingness to ‘Recommend to a Friend’ in findings of Homes start from £515,000 and apartments from £385,000 | visit www.cala.co.uk/homes-for-sale/east-of-scotland/marine-rise the survey undertaken by the Home Builders Federation 2017/18. 36 | local life local life | 37 interiors | let’s talk waffle

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40 | local life local life | 41 interiors | colour to dip you toes into

COLOUR TO DIP YOUR TOES INTO In this issue, Hayley Flangan brings us the colour story of summer – think fresh air, cool breezes and sunny afternoons. Colour you’ll definitely want to dip your toes into!

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