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Jan 14, 2024 | 
theedinburghreporter.co.uk | busy SMEs |Phyllis Stephen
Wood admitted he had doubts about coming back but added: “I have put in all the hard work, time, money and effort. Not to come back after a not so good first UK season would be giving up too easily.
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Jan 14, 2024 | 
theedinburghreporter.co.uk | busy SMEs |Phyllis Stephen |Bill Lothian
It’s a North Berwick Rover and registration is at the harbour between 6pm and 6.30pm. Fishing is from 7pm to 10pm and scales close at 10.20pm. James Ogilvie, secretary, said that only sizable fish should be brought to the scales and there is the usual £10 entry fee and 100 per cent pay out for heaviest bag and heaviest fish. High water is 7.09pm. Elsewhere, Midlothian-based Mike Kyle with third in Round 3 of Mike and Chris’s Winter Heaviest Cod League at the weekend with a bag of over 8lb.
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Jan 14, 2024 | 
theedinburghreporter.co.uk | busy SMEs |Phyllis Stephen |Bill Lothian
Brady Norrish was in the right place at the right time to slot home only 52 seconds into the extra session with John Curran and Alessio Luciani setting up the chance. It was a real blow to Fife who were beaten 3-2 at The Fife Ice Arena by Guildford Flames in overtime on Saturday. Elsewhere, Dundee Stars beat Glasgow Clan 4-3 in overtime on Saturday but were thrashed 6-1 at Elite League pace-setters Sheffield Steelers on Sunday. PICTURE: Fife Flyers v Coventry earlier this season.
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Jan 13, 2024 | 
theedinburghreporter.co.uk | busy SMEs |Phyllis Stephen |Bill Lothian
The Kirkcaldy club host Guildford Flames on Saturday (face-off 19.15) and they are desperately in need of points. Fife have met Guildford on five occasions so far this term. In the league the Scots lost 2-0 in Surrey in early December and 5-2 at Guildford on November 5 but won 3-0 at Kirkcaldy on October 21. In the Challenge Cup, Flames won the first-leg 3-1 at Kirkcaldy on December 6 and took the second-leg 3-2 in Surrey on December 132.
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Jan 12, 2024 | 
theedinburghreporter.co.uk | busy SMEs |Phyllis Stephen
It was our first visit and we were impressed with the service and the food. We were with two regulars who have not had a bad meal there. A good recommendation. And the verdict? Good meal, great surroundings and really attentive, pleasant and efficient staff.
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Jan 11, 2024 | 
theedinburghreporter.co.uk | busy SMEs |Phyllis Stephen
It is actually situated in a historic former paper mill, hence the name. We were prompted to go by friends who have been there several times and not been disappointed. The webpage said chefs use fresh, local produce to compile the extensive menu. It also boasts a range of craft beers and lagers from Scottish brewers along with an interesting wine list. For those who love cocktails, they have them as well.
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Jan 11, 2024 | 
theedinburghreporter.co.uk | busy SMEs |Phyllis Stephen
We’ve driven past it many times on the way to visit and wondered what it was like. On this occasion we passed it as we walked towards the surprisingly scenic Town Loch, less than five minutes drive from central Dunfermline, and the national site of Waterski and Wakeboard Scotland. Incidentally, there were two guys waterskiing despite ice noted in certain parts of the pond. One quipped: “My toe is a little cold.” No wonder.
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Jan 8, 2024 | 
theedinburghreporter.co.uk | busy SMEs
Defender Tom Parkes has joined English National League side Hartlepool United in a move which takes the player closer to his family. The contract of the 31-year-old, former England youth international, who moved to Scotland in 2021, was due to run out in the summer and the chance to be closer to home appealed to the player who made 27 appearances for the Lions, scoring three times. David Martindale, Livingston’s manager, said: “I wish Tom nothing but success.
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Jan 8, 2024 | 
theedinburghreporter.co.uk | busy SMEs
Squeaky disc brakes (pictured) are caused by dampness until they are warmed up. Once the brake is warmed-up it should go quiet again but Jonny warned: “If it doesn’t stop squeaking then there is a chance that you have contaminated the brake pads. “That normally comes from using the wrong products to clean the bike or you get over spray of oil from the chain which catches your brake pads.
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Jan 8, 2024 | 
theedinburghreporter.co.uk | busy SMEs |Phyllis Stephen
The time is 6.30pm and the event doubles with the organisation’s regular fly tying night which ends at 21.00. The annual meeting forms the first part of the evening and everybody is welcome but only members will have voting rights, according to a spokesman. He said: “If you would like to see any changes to the club or the fishing please inform us beforehand as we can cover the topic during the annual meeting.”Free tea, coffee, juice plus cake and biscuits.
