Monthly Archives: January 2007
Britannia Spice
Britannia Spice is located in Leith, convenient for the Royal Yacht Britannia (sightseeing), Ocean Terminal (shopping) and Scottish Executive (working), and served by frequent buses from Edinburgh city centre. It is a critically-acclaimed restaurant, offering multi-ethnic cuisine – Indian, Bangladeshi, … Continue reading
Homeaid – for Reusing, not Just Recycling
“We got duvets and blankets from a hotel in Edinburgh when they were being kitted out. And we got discontinued wallpaper and ex exhibition carpeting from the SECC.†This Aladdin’s cave of goodies for the house, that West Lothian’s Homeaid’s … Continue reading
The Coast East of North Berwick
Recently I went to North Berwick in East Lothian to walk the coast to the east of this popular town. Many people say it is not possible to walk from North Berwick to Dunbar – and that is certainly true … Continue reading
Carbon Monoxide Danger Reduced by Chimney Fan System
A recently published report commissioned by the Health and Safety Executive concluded that 23% of a sample of homes had one or more defective gas appliances and that 8%, roughly 1 in 12 of the same sample was at serious … Continue reading
Eat Yourself Happy
If you’ve woken up to 2007 feeling tired, fed up and depressed then you’re not alone. In fact, according to official figures 3 million of us suffer from the ‘winter blues’ each year. The main reason for feeling down during … Continue reading
Living and Feeling Healthier
What is wellness? This new buzzword on everyone’s lips simply means being in good physical and mental health and maintaining this through good diet and exercise habits. It is about waking up every morning and having enough time, energy and … Continue reading