Birthday

Ifind it hard to believe that Lifestyle is five years old! So much has changed from us sitting round a table at MMS Almac in Elgin, in summer 2016, deciding on a name. Launching the first issue in October 2016 to now, here we are in 2021; it has been an eventful but amazing 5 years. Lifestyle started its life at MMS Almac in Keith where Colin Brown MD had discussed with me over many years his desire to produce a magazine “that people actually want to read.” Colin wanted me to come on board to sell the advertising, as basically the one with the ‘gift of the gab’ and I thought it sounded like fun. Who knew five years later Lifestyle would be my magazine. I’m not too sure if I should be grateful to Colin or not. If I had known all that I had in front of me over these five years I might have made a different decision but then we wouldn’t have the fabulous Lifestyle that we now have. I love hearing from you my reade; the messages I receive when you enter the competitions are wonderful and I do really appreciate every one. We have had some amazing prizes offered from my wonderful advertisers to offer to you, my loyal readers, over the years.

June Jack

Unfortunately, I am really bad at asking you all to give me feedback on your experience when you receive your prizes, be it a beauty treatment, afternoon tea or gift voucher. I did recently remember to ask two readers for some feedback and they very kindly obliged. June Jack from Craigellachie was the lucky winner of the £100 shopping voucher from Timeless Fashion Boutique at Logie Steading. June was thrilled with her voucher when I spoke to her on the phone, in fact she remembered it

was something like £25 which she was pleased about but when I reminded her it was for £100 she was over the moon. June went along to Logie Steading in August and was very well treated by the owner Christine. It was June’s 40th wedding anniversary in September so hubby was happy to put some money towards the purchase and June was delighted to come away with a beautiful classic trench coat. June has been through a hard time recently having just finished chemo so we are so pleased to have been able to brighten her day. We wish her well in her recovery. Lorna Ewen from Ladysbridge, Banff was the lucky winner of the £50 NEOS voucher and kindly sent me some feedback and pictures. Lorna said she had a lovely few days visiting various exhibitors in their different venues. Lorna visited Watergaw Ceramics in Whitehills, Delgatie Castle and also Portsoy. She would have liked to have gone to more venues but as she was going away her time was limited. Lorna decided to make her purchase from Fiona at Watergaw Ceramics and she chose a lovely necklace, earrings and scarf ring. Lorna now plans to return there and to the other venues for some Christmas shopping. That is what NEOS is all about, giving the public the opportunity to view the artists at work and maybe purchase but if not on the day will definitely know where to go for their Christmas shopping. Fiona Duckett, owner of Watergaw Ceramics and NEOS Chairwoman commented, “It was super that Lorna decided to spend her NEOS voucher with me but it was a double win as although she lives locally she didn’t realise I was so close and open all year. Thank you Lifestyle and NEOS.” Competitions, features, images, advertising and so much more; Lifestyle has covered so much over the last five years and I hope that you have enjoyed reading it as much as I have enjoyed putting it together? I hope you agree we have achieved Colin’s dream of the magazine people want to read? If you want to let me know what you think or have any suggestions for future issues I am always happy to hear from you.

NEOS 2021

NEOS was one of the few events that managed to successfully continue through lockdown last With 250 NEOS members participating this year year and they are very grateful to everyone who there is no shortage of artists from all disciplines visited the many artisans across the North East. to explore. With some members grouping North East Open Studios (NEOS) was established in 2003 by a small group of Artists together you can find from two, to possibly six, all in one place, what a delight. and Makers. They wanted to bring the, largely To help you find these wonderful people there unknown, vast collection of artistic talent to the is, as always, the famous yellow book available. general public. NEOS was born and in the first There are copies available to pick up from year 2004 67 different artisans took part. various venues across the North East or you can This, their 18th year, they are once again offering an amazing array of talented artisans across the North East in various venues. You will find some at home or in their own studios and others collaborating together at joint venues. download a copy. With a google map to help you plan your trips you have a wonderful time ahead of you. Of course watch out for the yellow signs as you drive around you’re sure to find a few on your own doorstep. Research online, in the Yellow book or on social media to find out as much as you can to plan who you would like to visit. I don’t think you will manage all 250 but have fun trying. Please participate in the visitor’s survey you might win £100 or £50 and for another chance to win £50 also enter the Lifestyle competition on page 60 Whatever you do, enjoy visiting these wonderful talented people, they will be delighted to see you. No. 157 Janette McMaster

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LOCAL MATTERS

Alison Read – hello@alisonread.co.uk – 07792 751582 A Fine Day Out in Lossiemouth!

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Those of us fortunate to live in Lossie share a secret. We know just how much there is to see and do in and around the town, even though we can’t get to the East Beach just now.

But we can’t afford to keep this secret to ourselves. According to a recent study, commissioned by the Lossiemouth Business Association, the loss of the East Beach Bridge cost the town £1.5m in lost revenue, and that was before Covid came into the equation.

Something needed to be done!

In December, the LBA won a £5k grant from the Scotland Loves Local fund, for a campaign to highlight all the fabulous things there are to do here, to encourage people to come to Lossie and spend a whole day here.

Masterminded by local marketer, Alison Read, the campaign is based around a series of suggested itineraries for local day trippers to make the most of their visit and enjoy ‘A Fine Day Out’!

For example, how about A Family Day Out full of ice creams, play parks and rockpools? Or A Natural Day Out spotting ospreys and dolphins? Or perhaps afternoon tea and a stroll round the shops on A Leisurely Day Out is more your style? A visit to Moray’s zero waste refill shop The Re:store is a must. Shop, dine and unwind at Marina Quay with a wonderful outlook, browse the wonderful collections at MY ladies boutique then maybe pair with beautiful glasses or sunglasses from McClintock’s Optical Styling Boutique. If it’s that special day you are shopping for then you must book a visit to With this Dress, you will be treated like a princess. Younger Day Spa Ltd will ensure you are pampered from head to toe too. The guests or Mother of the Bride are well catered for at Unique along by the promenade. Your appetite is well catered for too, choose to sit out on the promenade at the Salt Cellar for lunch or evening meal, with seafood to die for.

If you need to work up that appetite then a surfing lesson from Donald at the New Wave Surf School might just do the trick.

If golf’s your game then play a round at Moray Golf Club then sit and enjoy an equally stunning view from the Golf View Hotel on the outskirts of town, check out facebook for their menu and pictures of fabulous looking desserts.

Full details on the itineraries and more, including accessibility and transport options, are currently being added to our website.

New leaflets have been printed, including a specially commissioned town map and summary itineraries, plus there’s a beautiful and exciting new video can be seen on our website.

The campaign is ready for the summer visitors now that the businesses have reopened and people can travel. We hope that all this information will prove just as useful and inspiring to residents as well!

A fabulous photography compeMMon has now taken place to produce a calendar See details hips://www.facebook.com/231412263665695/posts/2089912704482299/ The Lossiemouth 2022 calendar costs £7.50 and will be available from Unique, The Re:Store and other local outlets, as well as online from www.lossiemouth.org WITH THIS DRESS B R I D A L B O U T I Q U E 44 Queen Street, Lossiemouth, IV31 6PN07815 092262 | info@withthisdress.co.ukwiththisdress.co.uk | withthisdressuk

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I’m not going to lie, it has been really tough this last eighteen months but we are still here. I know a lot of businesses have suffered and Lifestyle has tried to be there to help where it could and I have appreciated the help we received from other business be it by their loyalty continuing to advertise or the help in distributing the magazine when lockdown made life difficult for us all. Would also like to say a massive thank you to Eve my graphic designer who is the only one I’m going to name but I do want to thank every single person that helps me get Lifestyle out issue after issue, you know who you are. We didn’t miss one single issue throughout lockdown!! If we all help and support each other maybe Lifestyle will still be here for another five years, who knows? Thank you all for the support. Happy Birthday to Lifestyle!! To help us celebrate our 5th Birthday, Lifestyle is offering 5 lucky winners a bottle of Moet & Chandon Champagne. See the competition page for full details.

Rhona: Elgin Town Hall - November 2019

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