Monthly Archives: July 2013
Getting in a Jam
Nowadays, commercial jam has become one of those products which has suffered the traditional British dumbing-down process caused by our food industry’s insistence that customers want only the cheapest food. The proliferation of cheap, sugary jams has devalued jam but … Continue reading
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Like Italian? Like Strada
Italian restaurants are not hard to find in Edinburgh but one that is worth going out of your way to visit is Strada. It’s located on Castle Street and offers cosmopolitan outdoor seating (often with a street market of some … Continue reading
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Ben’s Funding Sends him to World Champs
Ben Witz from Penicuik  is celebrating after receiving a £300 donation from the MARS Milk Fund. Ben is a competitive lifesaver and has been involved in the sport for more than seven years. He has just been chosen to represent Scotland at … Continue reading
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Hotter Trek Boots on Test
Hotter shoes and boots are well known for their comfort and quality. The Trek boots are no exception.
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Help with Housing Problems
Age Scotland and Shelter Scotland have joined forces to ensure older residents in Lothian have better access to expert information and advice on housing. Callers to the Age Scotland Helpline – 0845 125 9732 – whose needs include help with … Continue reading
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Hamamelis
One of the first plant species that came to my mind for this article was that wonderful group of plants under the Hamamelidaceae family – Hamamelis, commonly known as witch hazel.
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