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I hope you enjoy this the second, and with any luck, final Issue of Lifestyle produced in lockdown.

Apologies for the lateness but I hope you appreciate the challenges. I thank everyone who has supported me in any way. I would especially like to mention Moray Food Plus and the volunteers who delivered magazines in the care packages. Allan at the Sewing Shop in Fochabers who delivered magazines in his van and massive thanks to David Robertson and the paper loons at Pozzi’s in Buckie who delivered loads.

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n idea described as a “coffee moment idea” between Boston photographer Cara Soulia and her friend Kristin Collins has gone global and resonated with Inverness photographer Alison White. The #front steps project was kicked off in Needham, MA and has spread across the globe and has been far more welcome than the other thing spreading globally.

During lockdown this has been giving a little joy to many across our communities throughout the North East.

Alison White Photography Inverness started it off having related to the sentiment expressed

by Cara Soulia. Alison like many other photographers had suddenly found her diary wiped clean and wanted to “do something to help us remember these unprecedented times and also support MFR Cash for Kids”.

Alison has been joined by many more photographers across the Highlands and Moray who have given their time and expertise to offer families short front step photo sessions, all done with social distancing rules adhered to. All they are asked to do is donate to MFR Cash for Kids in most cases and in Aberdeenshire Christie is raising funds for Charlie House and Willows Animal Sanctuary.

Here we are featuring only a few of the fabulous pictures taken by seven of the photographers who operate within the distribution area of Lifestyle.

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What a wonderful eclectic mix of images that have captured a moment in the lockdown lives

of hundreds of you across the North East. This is a tremendous keepsake for everyone, I hope you can spot your picture, so sorry we couldn’t use them all.

Christie Johnston is from Banff and is covering Portsoy - Whitehills - Foggie - Banff - Macduff - Gamrie - Turriff – Newmachar.

Christie has just joined in the project and is asking for donations to two local charities. christiejohnstonphotography@outlook.com www.christiejohnstonphotography.co.uk The other six photographers in the Moray Firth area are donating all proceeds to MFR Cash for Kids.

All the photographers have given their time for free.

Lisa Grant covered all around Buckie area visiting Buckie, Buckpool, Portessie, Findochty, Arradoul and Portgordon.

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Ceamara Photography, Morag, was out

And last but not least Alison

and about in the Keith area where she stays and also Dufftown where she works. moragmartin23@yahoo.co.uk www.ceamaraphotography.com

started it all off in Inverness.

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Jo Miller was all around Fochabers, Mosstodloch and surrounding area.

Call 07543 567892. m.me/JoMillerPhotography jomillerphotography@aol.com www.jomillerphotography.co.uk Ryan Macpherson covered the Forres area visiting over 50 families. m.me/Ryanmacphersonphotography ryanmacpherson1888@gmail.com Meggan Lapham from Nairn was all around that area including Auldearn.

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A phenomenal amount has been raised for MFR Cash for Kids by the photographers and Alison for one has more than enough requests to fulfil before hopefully being able to start concentrating on her business. Therefore no more applications will be accepted.

If you like what you see of the fabulous work these photographers have undertaken then please follow the links, look at their websites etc. Please consider booking them for your next photo shoot, be it a family event or as they have been doing just to have a record to keep of this extraordinary time in our lives.

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CHARITY

VIRTUAL: COURAGE ON THE CATWALK 2020

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hen I started to get a bad cough back in May 2019 I didn't think much of it as it was something I got fairly regularly. Then the night sweats and itchy skin came along, but it was a hot summer, it was just the heat. But by the end of September, the cough

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hadn't gone and I woke up one day to swollen glands in my neck and collar bone.

Finally after months of friends and family pestering me to go to the Doctors, I finally went. Just over two weeks later I was diagnosed with Stage 3 Hodgkins Lymphoma, a blood cancer, in October 2019.

Out of everything during my cancer journey, the tests, the diagnosis and then having to tell family and friends was the hardest thing I had to do.

I had been living in Glasgow for work, but I moved back home so I could get the support I needed from friends and family, who have all been amazing. I started getting treatment just over a week after getting diagnosed and the thought of six months of chemo was very daunting. However, staff at the Anchor unit answered all my questions and eased my fears.

It was in January when Friends of Anchor did their press release for COTC looking for new models, which was sent to me by a friend who told me to apply. At first, I thought no way could I do that, I am certainly not model material, and I was still only half way through treatment meaning energy was something I didn't often have. However, over a few weeks, nurses from the unit and friends encouraged me to apply for it. By that time, I realised how much Friends of Anchor had done for me and also other people in similar situations.

I decided to apply, as I thought it would be a good way for me to help do my part in raising funds if I were to be picked.

Applying to Courage and meeting the other ladies has been so beneficial to me in a way I didn't think about when I applied. Although due to the Corona Virus the show has been postponed and we sadly only got meet a couple of times, this extra time to get to know one another through group chats has been so special. times I feel a bit of a fraud compared to the other ladies, as they are all inspirational with what they have been through or living with. Since coming home to get treatment, often did not want to shop locally or leave the house as I did not want to bump into anybody I knew. Although it's silly, having cancer negatively affected self confidence and made me feel like I should hide. However, the other ladies have taught me that having cancer is not something I should feel ashamed about, that we all should be proud what we have been through and how

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we have handled it. I know I have made friends for life and have been fortunate enough to be involved in something special.

Since the show has been postponed, I have now finished treatment and have also been given the all clear. I am grateful for the extra time the virus has given us as it means that the show will be extra special when we finally get to do it.

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ith a history of breast cancer in my family, (my mum and three of her sisters have had it and now a cousin too) I always knew that cancer would cross my path but what I did not expect was to experience the utter devastation of being told I had breast cancer at the age of 45.

Because of my family history, I asked to be referred for early breast screening and this, I know, saved my life.

After a routine mammogram in May 2018, I was asked back to the breast clinic in July and after further Ultrasound and biopsies, I was told I had two cancerous tumours in my right breast. At that point, I felt my whole world had shattered.

Connal my son, was 10 and my daughters Laurie and Zara, were 7 and 4 years old. I worked full time as Police Sergeant at Elgin. I had a fantastic husband and family, a brilliant social circle and a beautiful house. I felt so blessed with my life and, suddenly, my whole future seemed 10 uncertain and, quite frankly, I was terrified.

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A whirlwind of appointments, tests, scans followed and in August I had a mastectomy and reconstruction.

The surgeons and team were nothing less than brilliant and I cannot thank them enough for their superb care and professionalism.

Unfortunately, the cancer had reached my lymph nodes, which felt like a huge set back after the elation of successful surgery.

Queue chemotherapy, radiotherapy and numerous medications but,

18 months on, I feel like the woman I once was but one who has been given another chance at life. I was so lucky to have my fantastic family and the most wonderful network of friends to help me through the tough days.

A huge part of my new found positivity and zest for life is due to being lucky enough to be part of the 2020 Courage on the Catwalk charity event, organised by the wonderful Friends of Anchor team. This gives 24 women, all with their own individual cancer stories, the chance to shine on the catwalk, while raising money for the charity. The charity relies solely on fundraising to allow them to operate in Grampian and what they offer to cancer patients and their families is fantastic.

Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, COTC 2020 has been postponed but I have no doubt that when it does happen it will be the experience of a lifetime and I am so proud of all the ladies involved.

Now that I’ve come through the ‘other side’, my message would be, to not let the fear of your initial diagnosis consume you and although your ‘journey’ is unique to you, learning from the experience of others can assist in combatting some of these fears and help you navigate your way through the path ahead.

Charity director Sarah-Jane Hogg said: “First and foremost, Courage

is about celebration. Celebrating our models, celebrating the love and support of family and friends and the clinical teams. Anything that could detract or dilute that sense of celebration, joy and achievement would ultimately diminish what lies ahead for our models with this experience.”

“While we wait for the green light to press ahead with a new date, we’ve been able to keep in touch with our models through messages and online catch-ups – we even celebrated show weekend with a video call and virtual catwalk challenge, which took place

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HISTORY

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with a handful of their stars from a larger pool appearing in every film churned out by the big studios.

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BEFORE I GO

Advance Care Plans

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ou may have heard these words in the media, mentioned by your doctor, or other health professionals. But what do they really mean?

In our society, and most of the world, medicine is such that if you are ill, you will get treatment for that illness, rightly so. We grow up expecting that, in this country we have our wonderful NHS, and we don’t give a thought to our bodies really, unless they stop working ‘properly’ and we then contact the doctor, without any thought either of the cost of that.

However, what about if you are already coming towards the end of your life for whatever reason, and you are horrified at the thought of receiving treatment that you don’t want, for whatever reason?

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This is a question that many don’t want to face, which is why doctors around the country have been asking us to think about it.

Because, guess what, the statistics show that 100% of us are going to die, whether from Covid-19 or something else!

So isn’t it a good idea to face up to this and sort out the various things that need to be sorted, before it’s too late? Advance Care Planning (your will, your powers of attorney for finance and healthcare, and your anticipatory care plan) are just one part of the thinking that goes into a fullblown end-of-life plan.

Because someone, somewhere, will have to take care of your body once you are no longer in it. Not only that, they’ll have to take care of the aftermath of your life too. It’s a big job; and it has to be done while people are grieving the loss of you.

Not easy.

So a full end-of-life plan contains all the above but also: •

The organisation of any funeral you might like (and you don’t have to have one – that’s an easy way to save money).

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The decisions about your digital life (because you live on digitally unless you take care of it while you’re still here).

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Your household organisation (how many couples can honestly say they know all about the running of every aspect of the house/garden/car/business? Mostly we compartmentalise our responsibilities, but when the one person who knows about the washing machine/computer equipment/garden tools is no longer there, it can not only be distressing, but very impractical too – and of course only highlights their absence).

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Your day-to-day finances.

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How you want to be remembered.

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I know about all this because it happened to me when my husband died. I was only 54 and although I had asked him some of the practical questions that need to be taken care of (like what kind of coffin do you want, how do you want your body dressed, and what are your passwords) there were loads I hadn’t thought to ask. This experience is what led me to found Before I Go Solutions. We’re a social enterprise – the business side of things sells live online courses to help you get your act together (because frankly most people need help, despite the best of intentions!) and the social arm of it means that for every place that is sold, we donate one to an unpaid carer.

In Moray, we operate free gatherings for people who simply want to come together to talk about all this. Well, we did until we couldn’t meet any longer! To find out more, visit https://

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email me, Jane Duncan Rogers -

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FESTIVAL

TMSA

VIRTUAL KEITH FESTIVAL

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ike most events around the world this summer the Keith Traditional Music & Song Association (TMSA) Festival was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

However, keen to ensure that Scottish traditional music and song enthusiasts didn’t miss out on their ‘Keith fix’ the committee organised the Festival to become virtual instead.

Over the course of what would have been the Keith Festival weekend – Friday 12th to Sunday 14th June 2020 – many of the events that would’ve been held moved online and on to radio.

A number of special events were available on Facebook as well as broadcast on KCR to allow people to hear from the guest artists that would have been appearing at the Festival.

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On Friday the Festival’s Facebook page hosted a Virtual Dance using footage from the last 5 years of old time dances and a live sing-a-round where people joined in at home with some of their favourite songs. Meanwhile, on KCR an archive show from the 25th Festival in June 2000 was broadcast. The show, which was aired just weeks after the Festival’s Silver Jubilee, was presented by the late Charlie Johnston and includes recordings of sessions and special performances from singers and musicians who were at the festival that year.

Musicians - Bryan Gear and Martin Henderson

www.facebook.com/keithfestival Saturday saw a series of Virtual Concerts broadcast on Facebook over the course of the evening. Radio listeners could hear a mixed concert of music and song just like being at one of the Festival’s concerts.

Finally, on Sunday, KCR hosted a 2 hour selection of Scottish dance music whilst over on Facebook there was some archive footage from previous Festivals including some previous Chorus Cup winners. The Virtual Festival concluded with a very special performance of The Festival O Keith – widely seen as the Festival’s ‘anthem’ which is always sung at the end of the Festival weekend.

The Keith TMSA Virtual Festival was announced on the Festival’s social media accounts by BBC Radio Scotland’s Take the Floor presenter and Manran band member Gary Innes, who was supposed to be performing on Saturday night.

Commenting on the virtual event Keith TMSA Festival Chairman, Kathleen Anderson, said: “We were so disappointed that we were unable to hold the Festival as normal. It’s such a great showcase of traditional music and song and a fantastic way to catch up with friends old and new.

“However, we’re delighted that our fantastic guest artists and friends of the festival were willing to help us in producing a virtual festival online. We were keen to ensure that folk still got their Keith

Festival fix and that we were able to give folk a wee bit of entertainment – especially in these difficult times.

Allan Taylor

“We’re also very grateful to KCR for agreeing to broadcast so much traditional music and song over the weekend meaning there was a variety of ways people could enjoy the virtual festival.

“Hopefully it showed the wide array of talent that we have at Keith Festival and may even encourage some new folk, or those that haven’t been for some time, to come back, in person, in 2021.”

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"I managed to watch a number of the performances over the weekend and thoroughly enjoyed them. It wasn't quite the same as being at the Festival but Keith TMSA should be very proud of themselves, as I know it was a lot of work. I believe they are the only TMSA Festival to have attempted this, so far! It was definitely appreciated by the considerable audience they attracted over the weekend. If you missed it then it's worth visiting their facebook page and haen a wee listen."

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#MOTHSMATTER

The wonderful world

s h t o M f o

By Eve Russell

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oths are often misunderstood creatures and people associate all moths as ‘clothes eaters’ which they all aren’t. Some even say they are more beautiful than butterflies. A lot of people are unaware how many moths species there actually are and the vast ranges of sizes and colours they come in and how wide spread they are in a different range of habitats.

Moths play a vital role in the ecosystem. They are valuable pollinators and play an important role in gardens and many other locations.

Unfortunately moths have been declining in the UK which is bad news, as apart from them pollinating they are important food sources for many birds species, including bats. In the future to come, the decline in moths could have a terrible impact on a lot of wildlife species.

Things that may be causing a drop in moths are changes to gardens and the way they are managed such as using pesticides as well as light pollution. Intensive agriculture is limiting a number of suitable habitats in the countryside, as well as climate change which is also affecting moth numbers.

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There are many ways to see and encourage more moths to your garden by adding a mixture of flowering plants, creating a ‘wildflower’

meadow or even growing wildflowers in tubs.

Shrubs and trees also attract moths (or a small tree if you don’t have a lot of space) such as Honeysuckle, Evening Primrose and Common Jasmine.

Another way of seeing moths is by ‘moth trapping’ which you can help record and send the data to a recorder in your area to help monitor different species.

Myself, I have been moth trapping for about the last 3 years, but I have previously always looked out for moths and even attended local moth trapping events.

You can moth trap all year round, but from May onwards till the end of August can be some of the best trapping months.

May and June have been good months so far, and to the right are some of the amazing moths I have managed to get.

MOTH TRAP PLACED READY BEFORE DARK

SMALL PHOENIX PEBBLE PROMINENT

SCALLOPED HAZEL

LESSER SWALLOW PROMINENT

WHITE ERMINE

LUNAR THORN

GREEN SILVER LINES (FROM WENDY ANDERSON - HIGHLAND)

13 ELEPHANT HAWK MOTHS TRAPPED, ALONG WITH CARPET MOTHS, BRIMSTONES ETC

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ONE OF THE BIGGER MOTHS AN ‘ELEPHANT HAWK MOTH’

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PUSS MOTH (BY WENDY ANDERSON - FOUND IN HER GARDEN, NEAR TO WHERE HER MOTH TRAP WAS)

POPLAR HAWK MOTH

Ways of seeing moths BUDGET WAY • Hang up a large white bed sheet that’s illuminated by a bright light or place on the lawn with a bright lanternstyle torch in the centre • Use a torch and head out into the garden or near by countryside towards the evening/night. They will be feeding on plants, but they are attracted to light so you will soon have them appearing on the right night!

FOX MOTHS - MAY 2020

BY WENDY ANDERSON

FOX MOTH CATERPILLAR - ON LAST STAGE - MARCH 2020

• Leave an outside light on. Check before you go to bed to see if anything is around or has landed on the wall of the house. I always come across them the next morning in their ‘sleeping’ positions on the wall of the house.

Budget Moth Trap https://butterfly-conservation.org/ in-your-area/east-scotland-branch/budget-bucket-mothtrap

EXAMPLES OF READY MADE MOTH TRAPS THAT CAN BE PURCHASED FROM UK WEBSITES Moth traps that can purchased https://butterflyconservation.org/in-your-area/east-scotland-branch/ moth-traps FOX MOTH LAYING EGGS - MAY 2020

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wild.isle.projects & the.moth.journals

Moths are wonderful creatures, and if this feature has intrigued you at all, why not take a look at the Butterfly Conservations website www.butterfly-conservation.org to read more about moths and butterflies and you can even sign up to their membership yearly to support the conservation work that is done and get involved with your local regional group.

TECHNOLOGY

Mum Expands Local Business to Support Local Families and Communities

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Central is thinking outside of the box to support Moray in unique and innovative ways by taking tech training to the community. The launch of a new online Tech Club follows a successful pilot project that has been running over the last few months following the Founding Member Launch at the beginning of June. The Club is designed to help families to use computers and technology in simple and fun ways so it can safely and effectively enhance their everyday lives.

Tech Club from Elgin based IT Central has been designed to support parents and children during this time at home and beyond. Its aim is to teach people how to stay safe online and improve their digital skills whilst having fun.

knowledge into practice and support each other.

It’s wonderful to see. Members of the Tech Squad (the staff team) are on hand to support and guide both inside and outside the community.”

The aim for the club is to support Moray first, but their ambition is to take Tech Club far beyond as it does not have geographical limitations in the way a traditional training centre would.

Tech Club is due to launch on August 1st and will only be open to new members for 7 days, so you will need to be quick!

See www.mytechclub.net

Delivered from IT Central’s home in Elgin this online club offers guided success paths to support any level that gets involved, plus a resource library and weekly activities.

Lee Midlane, Founder and CEO, said “it is important that we support people from whatever stage they are. There is no level too low.”

Other online training providers simply offer course material through workbooks or videos.

Tech Club proves itself as different by providing support throughout alongside a thriving online community.

“The peer support through the ‘Tech Clubhouse’ is invaluable. It provides a place where questions can be asked – and there’s no such thing as a daft question, but it is a safe space, and somewhere people who are learning can put their

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SLIMMING WORLD’S

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veryone’s circumstances will be different, yet there are some tips that will apply to most of us during these challenging times, especially when it comes to staying fit and healthy – which is more important than ever. So check out some of the local Consultants boredom–busting, hope–inspiring and practical top tips from Slimming World to help us all get through lockdown and stay healthy and fit along the way.

FALL IN LOVE WITH FOOD It’s so easy to get stuck in a bit of a rut when it comes to cooking. Do you find yourself making the same handful of meals on repeat every week? If so, you could take this time to try something new. It doesn’t have to be too complicated or time consuming – just something that makes you feel excited about cooking again. Or maybe it’s finally finding something to do with that ingredient that’s been lurking at the back of your store-cupboard for a while. Many people have found solace in baking, too – and there’s no need to miss out on that because you’re following Slimming World! Banana bread seems to be the hottest trend at the moment, so why not have a go at the Slimming Worldfriendly version which you can find here. If you’ve got kids at home they’re sure to enjoy helping out too. Just call it home economics!

STAY IN TOUCH It’s easy to feel isolated during lockdown – as well as missing family and friends, just missing your normal day-to-day routine can have a big impact on the way you feel. Staying connected is now more important than ever. Sometimes you just need a laugh with your mates to lift your spirits! Video calls are, of course, hugely popular 26

during lockdown – things like scheduling a date with your mates and coming together online to replace that monthly night out. Slimming World have launched virtual groups to allow members to continue the support with their fellow members. Whether it’s attending your weekly group or chatting via a closed Facebook group, it’s so important to make the most of every ounce of support if you’re trying to manage your weight. Visit slimmingworld.co.uk for more information on our virtual service, or contact your local Consultant directly.

GET ACTIVE Your usual gym might be closed but there are still plenty of ways to get active in lockdown, if you’d like to. Remember exercise isn’t just good for your body – it’s a great mood-booster too.

There are loads of online classes you can try out – from HIIT to salsa-cize. Current guidelines also suggest we can get out limitlessly in our local area to be physically active, so fit in a daily walk if you can, or set yourself a challenge like completing Couch to 5K. Of course, activity doesn’t have to mean running or aerobics though – it can be something as simple as weeding in the garden (harder than you’d think!) or getting some DIY and spring cleaning done.

Anything that raises your heartrate counts!

SOOTHE YOUR MIND In these challenging times, people will be feeling more worried and anxious than usual, and these feelings could have an impact on us making healthy choices and see us turn to food for comfort. If current events on the news are a trigger for you, try to limit your exposure.

Focusing on the present moment – mindfulness – to calm your mind in times of uncertainty can be really helpful. Colouring books, jigsaws and word puzzles are useful activities for this.

Also, there are apps that guide you through techniques to help ease anxiety or panic. Follow your ordinary routine as much as possible, and keep a sense of normality, whether that’s packing up your lunch the night before, dressing in work clothes if you’re working from home, taking a nice hot shower or doing your hair and make-up.

Public Health campaign ‘Every Mind Matters’ has some great pointers and suggestions to help with mental wellbeing during the coronavirus outbreak.

Serves 6

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2 ripe bananas 60g All-Bran Original, roughly crushed 4 level tbsp sweetener granules 60ml apple juice 60g self-raising flour 5-6 drops vanilla essence 2 level tsp baking powder ½ tsp ground allspice 3 eggs, lightly beaten fat-free natural yogurt or fromage frais, to serve

What you do:

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/gas 6 and line a small loaf tin with non-stick baking paper.

2. Put the bananas in a mixing bowl and mash with a fork. Add the All-Bran, sweetener and apple juice and stir well. Sift in the flour. Add the vanilla essence, baking powder and allspice, followed by the eggs and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth and well blended.

3. Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf tin and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until firm to the touch and golden brown. Remove from the oven and leave to cool in the tin for 10 minutes.

4. Remove the loaf from the tin and peel off the baking paper. Cut into 6 equal slices and serve warm with a dollop of fat-free natural yogurt or fromage frais. The loaf will keep for up to 3 days in an airtight container – try toasting it for a yummy snack.

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I’ve always had an interest in all things health and well-being. After trying Forever’s aloe vera based products and seeing great results myself, I naturally began to recommend and retail their products to family, friends and work colleagues.

You could say I help people stay healthy through recommending and retailing the wide range of fabulous aloe vera based health and wellness products. I use Forever’s products top-to-toe and attend regular company product trainings to keep up-to-date with new products and ingredients.

All of which mean that I can advise my customers on the specific products best suited to their health and well-being needs. I’m delighted to have received many wonderful testimonials from my happy customers over the 13 years I’ve been with Forever.

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BEAUTY

are now u o y f o ll a t if no irstylist a Many of you h r u o y g in s ly mis eeks of most definite w 8 r e t f a t is rap or beauty the lockdown.

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aving your hair done or a beauty treatment is an experience that makes you feel good, both inside and out.

Let’s face it until now we never stopped to think about how important having our hair done really is or even having a simple eyebrow wax. So in this new world of social distancing we have brought you some tips to help you get through until the salon doors reopen again.

Tip 1: We’d suggest washing your hair every third or fourth day although we know that can be difficult especially if some of you have taken this lockdown opportunity to exercise more. Washing your hair less, helps to preserve the scalp’s natural oils, so rather than washing, try using a 30

dry shampoo to soak up some of the grease and leave you with cleaner, fresher hair.

Tip 2: Over grown fringes are a nightmare for us all. The best way to style your fringe is to train it to being a side fringe. We know it could be very tempting to reach for your kitchen scissors and give yourself a trim, but we must stress, this is simply not the solution. Let it grow and let hairspray and grips do the talking.

Tip 3: For those with blonde hair, dry shampoo will quickly become your best friend, especially if your natural hair is darker coming through at your roots. If you are trying to cover white hair, Colour WOW is the answer. It comes in a range of colours and is fab for instant coverage as well as being

super easy to use. If you haven’t heard of Colour WOW, it’s not a hair dye, its actually make up for hair, who would of thought. It stays in place until your next shampoo and is a reflective mineral powder that gives a seamless natural look & so easy to apply.

oils and moisture from your hair. For those who want to take extra measures, we’d recommend investing in a salon shampoo & conditioner which will guarantee your colour will last 40% longer than with a normal high street shampoo. There are also many colour shampoos that can be used too. We recommend I fuse my colour which can give your hair added tone & enhance your colour giving added shine.

Tip 4: If you are thinking about home dyeing your hair, we would strongly advise against this.

High street box dyes are produced with the masses in mind and when it comes to hair dyeing, it’s not a case of one product suits all. These sort of products don’t take into account your personal variables and can leave you then desperate for a trip to your hairstylist for a colour correction which can be a very costly appointment & with all salons closed you will wish you had never tried the box dye.

Tip 5: To slow down your colour fading, avoid washing your hair every day. Not something you’ll all want to hear, but the more you wash your hair, the quicker your colour will fade.

Whilst washing your hair, use cool water instead of hot water as hot water can remove essential

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Tip 6: The prevention of heated styling tools will do your hair and most importantly your split ends favours. It’s important you take good care of your hair when brushing, don’t be too rough, gently glide your brush through. If you wanted to step it up a notch, comb your conditioner through when washing. This will help smooth the cuticle and prevent further splits appearing.

Also invest in a salon brand hair mask and use weekly to keep your hair hydrated.

achieved at home in simple steps: •

Cleanse your hands and nails thoroughly

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Soak nails in warm, soapy water

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Push cuticles back gently

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Shape your nails and buff the edges to avoid snagging

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Buff tops of the nails gently to smooth ridges and provide an even surface

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Choose your colour, ensuring that you use a base and top coat to protect your polish

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Moisturise

Tip 7: Always cleanse & tone your skin to remove any build up or makeup. Although many of us are going makeup free during lockdown.

Following your cleansing and toning steps, you should ensure that you use a hydrating moisturiser designed for your skin’s needs.

Whether you need a moisturiser to combat the signs of ageing, redness or dry skin, you should ensure that you spend time massaging the product into your skin. Not only is this relaxing for you, the movements of your fingers across the skin will help with lymphatic drainage to depuff your face and improve circulation, making you look and feel brighter and more fresh. With recent recommendations for us to spend time in the sun, we must remind you to wear a high factor SPF moisturiser to protect your skin from the harmful effects of the sun’s UV.

Tip 8: There’s nothing quite like a fresh manicure. Whilst longer nails or nail art may not be on the agenda with the current situation, keeping your nails in good condition can be

Tip 9: You may not get the luxurious leg massage that you would at our salon, but you can still soften calluses and smooth dry, cracked heels at home. First, remove any old nail polish in preparation for your foot soak. A simple salt water foot soak can help to soften the skin on the bottom of your feet, you could even add a few drops of essential oils for a special treat. For calluses, a simple pumice stone used on the heels and the balls of your feet can help to smooth these out, but be sure to be gentle! Follow this smoothing process with a deeply moisturising foot cream, then shape and polish your nails Tip 10: If you visit us for waxing appointments then it can be hard at this time of year to go without your waxing but using a hair removal cream will keep you going.

As for eyebrows just tweeze out the stray hairs don’t try to reshape or you could end up with very uneven brows Follow by using an eyebrow pencil for the colour. This will tide you over until the beauty salon reopens the doors again.

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RECIPES

IPA BATTER MORAY COASTAL HADDOCK & SCALLOPS WITH CHIPSHOP HOME STYLE HAND CUT CHIPS APPROX. 4 TO 6 PEOPLE •

900g Washed Or Peeled Local Potatoes

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4 Good Size Local Skinned & Boned Fillets

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4 Fresh Scallops With Roe

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200g Plain Flour

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60g Cornflour

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Good Pinch Turmeric

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250ml Local Ipa ( Ale)

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50ml Warm Water

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1 Good tsp Dried Yeast

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Extra 50g Flour For Dusting Good Pinch Salt & Pepper (Mix In To Dusting Flour).

Start off cutting the potatoes in to chips then blanching the chips for approx 10 minutes in boiling water then drain and allow to cool before frying, this will give

you a more firmer chip shop style chip and reduce cooking time in oil. Cook the chips till light golden brown and crispy (about 10 minutes).

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a cup, then in a bowl pour the India Pale Ale or wheat beer in to a bowl gradually add the flour & the turmeric followed by the water/yeast.

Cover the bowl with cling film and allow 20 to 30 minutes for the batter to activate (you will see the batter slightly ferment).

Dust the haddock & Scallops along with the roe and then in to the batter. Place the haddock or the scallops in to the hot oil till a nice golden brown colour with a good crispy texture. Drain the haddock and scallops then serve along side the hand cut chips with your choice of favourite sauce salt & vinegar.

SEARED FILLET OF BEEF ON HAGGIS TARTLET WITH GARLIC MASH & MUSHROOM GRATIN THE STEAK • • •

4 X 6oz Centre Cut Fillet Beef 50g Butter 3 tsp Salt, Cracked Black Pepper & Paprika Mixed

Season steaks by rolling them in the seasoning then in heated pan add the butter let the butter melt then add the steaks to sear each side of the steak. Place pan in pre heated oven at 180c for 6 to 8 minutes then remove and rest on cooker top with lid for a further 6 to 8 minutes before slicing & serving.

THE SAUCE • • • • • • • • • •

250g Sliced Mushrooms 35g Salted Butter 50g Grated Parmesan Cheese 50g Finely Chopped Onion 100ml Beef Stock 100ml Double Cream 2 Cloves Crushed Garlic Dash Of White Wine 25g Plain Flour Pinch Salt & Pepper

Melt butter in sauté pan then when hot add chopped onion, garlic, mushroom, salt & pepper cooking out till soft then gradually add plain flour gently stirring in to form a roux.

Make sure your beef stock is hot then slowly stir in to the pan followed by the white wine and allow to cook out for approx. 10 minutes continually stirring the sauce.

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Once your sauce has a good thickness finish off with double cream and lastly the parmesan.

The gratIn should be a thick consistency to serve.

THE TARTLET

• 4x Slices - Haggis (approx 1cm thick) • 4x Puff Pastry Squares • 2x Egg Yolks Roll out pastry to 10x10cm squares about 0.5 cm thick then brush with the egg yolk 3 to 4 times letting each coat dry then apply the next (this will give a deep golden colour when baked).

Place the haggis slice in the centre of the pastry then bake for 10 minutes at 180c remove from oven and rest for 2 minutes before serving.

THE MASH

• 300g Peeled Potatoes • 25g Butter • 50ml Double Cream • 2 Cloves Crushed Garlic • Pinch Salt & Pepper In to a pan of boiling water add potatoes cook till soft. Then drain and return to cooker top with lid on to steam for about 1 minute. Remove from heat add butter, garlic, cream, salt & pepper then continue to mash till you have a smooth creamy mash finishing off with fresh herbs or parsley.

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In a large bowl add flour and oil and mix together, in jug with 200ml of warm water add yeast & sugar stir together and leave for 10 minutes to activate then pour in to flour mix.

Fold together making the dough, knead for about 10 minutes till smooth then cover and allow to prove for a further 10 minutes.

Tip out the dough on to your work top sprinkle with the salt and work in the butter tearing it in to the dough, do this till you have quite a rough sticky mixture.

Dust with a little flour then place in the fridge for 10minutes (this will firm the mix making it easier to work with).

Once it’s chilled cut into approx 8 pieces and press flat then place in warm area to prove for about 20 minutes.

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WELLBEING

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ooking after your mental health by staying connected in new ways has never been more important. At Moray Wellbeing Hub the team of Champions, people who use their experiences of life challenges to support others, have been very busy. The social movement’s membership grew in just one week by an extraordinary 20 new people, which shows that Moray folk of all ages are keen to make a difference.

“It’s been a real boost to my own wellbeing, meeting all these new Champions and giving them a hand to connect up online using our tools like Zoom and Slack,” shares Chris Ritchie, Champion and Director at Moray Wellbeing Hub. “Our online friendly gatherings have so many new faces keen to connect and do more for their community. I’m delighted!”

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It’s not just new Champions the team have been looking to connect but also those who have been with Moray Wellbeing Hub for some time and those less keen on online tools. Since March, Chris and other volunteers have been phoning each of the 270 Champions individually to see how they are doing and to help connect them in with what is happening. One of the volunteers shares their experience.

“Connecting with Champions has been an inspiring and varied experience. Some conversations are long, some are shorter and ages vary. There are a variety of reasons for people being out of touch with us such as work, study, volunteering, not having information or confidence in using likes of Zoom etc. I usually start with asking how people are, most initial responses say “yeah,

I am good” and a few minutes later a different conversation starts – “I am used to having ME time and I am missing that with everyone being at home” or “we are having a “getting on each other’s nerves” day today”.

“Some have been shielded and were delighted to speak to “someone else” and in a good space, doing work done around the house and garden.”

As well at this Champion focused contact, and running courses for community members such as ‘Principles of Mental Health First Aid’, the team have also been supporting those who hold the Community Connector role. Volunteers in this role are matched with people who might be isolated or experiencing more vulnerability at the moment and welcome a 1-2-1 support. Since lockdown Community Connectors have been keeping in contact with the person they support, having virtual versions of the cup of tea and chat they did before the C19 crisis in person.

“The majority of Champions I have contacted have said they are missing social contact with family especially their grandchildren and I can soooo relate to this.

Many have also asked me how I am and what I am doing – I think this is in keeping with the ethos of the Moray Wellbeing Hub and being a Champion.

We all have mental health and we all need support.”

Anyone of any age is welcome to join Moray Wellbeing Hub as a Champion. Check out their website for details:

www.moraywellbeinghub.org.uk Activity is supported by Moray LEADER ‘Wellbeing Connected Moray’ project until end of June and through the Wellbeing Fund till end of July.

A range of courses and events open to all is now live.

Whilst online and phone is not the choice for many people to stay connected, it has enabled many to stay well and have hope at a very challenging time. Until we can meet in person again the Champions at Moray Wellbeing Hub will continue to do their best for their own health and for others in Moray. For them it is about the mutuality that sharing experiences can bring, as one volunteer shared;

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FERGUS EWING MSP

Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy Fergus Ewing

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his Spring we have overcome extraordinary challenges in the face of a global health pandemic.

The coronavirus crisis has required urgent action and will continue to have a massive impact on all our lives as we gradually and safely move out of lockdown.

What farmers and crofters provide for our nation is now in sharp focus. Throughout the pandemic, farmers, crofters and agricultural businesses across the country, including here in Moray, have kept working, to support the production of food for us all.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank every farmer and crofter in Moray; their families, workers and all the businesses in the agricultural supply chain here for helping us to get through this.

People are realising food security is a basic essential and that a plentiful supply of highquality produce should not be taken for granted.

Now more than ever it is vital that we produce our own food and ensure an equitable and regular food supply.

To help all aspects of that supply chain, the Scottish Government introduced over 30 measures in little over eight weeks.

The global pandemic has changed the way many of us work, and will have a lasting impact on businesses going forward.

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Responding to the limitations of lockdown, a growing number of farm businesses have established online shops and home delivery services – directly linking producers and customers. I would encourage those businesses to consider advertising here in Lifestyle to reach wider audiences – and I would encourage Lifestyle readers to check out what might be locally available “farm to fork” close to home.

Hundreds of businesses are now listed on the new supportlocal.scot online directory created

by Scotland Food & Drink. This allows people to source some of Scotland finest food and drink products and I’d encourage any food related business on Moray farms to think about joining the directory.

At the same time I am taking every opportunity to encourage food retailers to do more to ensure more Scottish produce is on the shelves for people to buy. Some of you will have noticed with recent promotions in the supermarkets of Scottish quality beef, pork and lamb, and fresh fruit and vegetables that these efforts are starting to succeed.

As we gradually and safely move out of lockdown, it is important that we are allowed to focus on recovering the rural economy. My hope is that we can continue to work together to create a food industry fit for the future.

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FEELGOOD FITNESS FEELGOOD FITNESS WITH PETRA PENNINGTON

Let your mind take a stroll, and your feet do the thinking……

L ooking after your mental fitness is just as important as seeing to your physical wellbeing. But whilst your running shoes, training app or bike help you achieve the latter, which tools help you tone your mind?

Mindfulness is a fantastically simple technique which has helped countless people manage their state of mind and draw strength and focus with which to face the challenges of their daily lives.

Like meditation, mindfulness asks you to stop, clear your mind and be focussed only on the present moment. It’s the ideal mental tonic for a busy modern life, where you are constantly thinking about many things at once or find it hard to ‘switch off’. In this way it’s also a very healthy tool for anyone who worries a lot, is expressing anxiety or depression.

One of the easiest exercises by which to try this technique for yourself is by going for a Mindful Walk.

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• Walk alone or with a friend, but make sure they are happy to walk in silence with you. Stay at a relaxed pace that feels right for you.

• As you walk, focus your attention on your feet. Feel them make contact with the ground through your shoes, experience the varied surfaces through your soles. Are there lumps and bumps? Is it soft or hard?

• Explore these sensations with a neutral emotion and relaxed but alert mind. Don’t question why anything is the way it is; merely feel it. This way you can fully experience each present moment with no catches, moving smoothly on to experiencing the next.

• Bring your attention up to your legs. Feel your ankle and knee joints articulating and the movement and texture of your clothing on them as they move.

• Feel the swing of your arms; do they brush your body as you walk? Wriggle your fingertips and feel the flow of blood to them.

• Focus on your breathing. Feel the air filling your lungs with every in-breath; the short pause that occurs naturally before you exhale; and the air leaving your body. Breathe deeply and feel your lungs, chest and shoulders relax.

• What do you feel on your skin? Is rain wetting your face or does the wind tousle your hair? Is it cold or can you feel the warmth of the sun?

• Experience the sensation of moving through your surroundings. Are they green?

Is the landscape open? Or are you passing through streets and by buildings?

• What sounds do you hear? Listen to the different layers. Are they natural sounds, like birdsong or rain falling on trees; human-made sounds like children playing or the sounds you make as you walk; or machine sounds like tractors or the engine of a far-off plane.

moment will come along and this one will become the past. A fresh moment will replace it, bringing constant variety and fresh opportunity.

Accept that every new moment is different, and that it is not a cause for worry or fear. By mindfully experiencing the present, you are literally living each moment to the full.

Enjoy regularly clearing your mind by approaching your normal activities (like this simple walk) more mindfully. I hope it helps you put your thoughts in order, feel mentally lighter and refreshed and strong, ready to deal with your next task with renewed vigour. Go get ‘em, tiger!

For more information on Mindfulness and to find your local practitioners:

mindfulnessscotland.org.uk

• What can you smell? Freshly cut grass? Old leaves decaying? The river? The sweetness of silage? Are you walking past cooking smells from houses?

• Notice the changing colours as you move through the environment.

Take in all these things and let them wash over you. Let them all go as your mind naturally moves on to experiencing the next moment.

You are in the present moment. The next

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he 5th, 6th & 7th June were the planned dates for the 11th HAAL to take place in Portsoy, the annual th 6th &and Theof5tradition 7th culture June was the dates for the 11th HAAL to take place in Portsoy celebration through music, songs and aCracts stories which the fesAval theattracts best performers from around the regions to take part in a best performers from aroundworkshops the regions. and sing-around for all ages and abiliAes in venue music sessions, Visitors HAAL from across and beyond is a Scotland celebraAon of tradiAon and culture, through music, songs and stori usually gather in the town to enjoy a variety audience from across Scotland and beyond. of concerts, music sessions, workshops and sing-arounds for all ages and abilities across various venues.

Unfortunately this event was another vicAm of Covid-19 but the organisers a

Unfortunately, this year the event has have a shorter HAAL on 23rd & 24th October. Full details will be available in du been one of many victims of the current the Salmon Bothy website and social media plaRorms.

Covid-19 situation, with organisers forced to cancel the event. However, a shorter th th th yourfordiary next HAAL isFor planned 23rd & 24thyear’s OctoberHAAL will be on 4 5 & 6 June 2021 Full details a if circumstances allow. Full details will be at course the Salmon Bothy, availableFolk in due on the Folk at thewhich hosts a variety of tradiAonal music events an Salmon recently Bothy website and social media online folk music sessions as it joins many others in launched weekly platforms.

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music events and gatherings throughout

The weekly music sessions are broadcast via the group’s website and social m current and new members to join in and enjoy the entertainment from the sa

the year, in addition to the annual HAAL, has recently launched weekly online folk music sessions as it joins many others in adapting its offering due to current restrictions.

The weekly music sessions are broadcast via the group’s website and social media channels, allowing current and new members to join in and enjoy the entertainment from the safety of their own homes. Details and joining instructions can be found at www.bothyfolk.org or follow https://www.youtube.com/channel/ UCnDIT1vYZ9ir2SU3inePS7g For your diary, next year’s HAAL will take place on 4th, 5th & 6th June 2021.

Full details at: www.bothyfolk.org

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Recognising the current hardships of performers across the traditional music industry, Portsoy’s Folk at the Salmon Bothy, has donated a four figure sum to the Folk in Crisis Support Fund to assist musicians across the north east affected by loss of income due to current restrictions imposed as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.

The fund, created in partnership by Stonehaven Folk Club and Hands Up For Trad, has already raised in excess of £8000, which will be distributed to help those unable to work meet ongoing living expenses. Applications for support are invited via the Hands Up For Trad website, www. handsupfortrad.org Bob Philips, Folk at the Salmon Bothy chairman, commented, “We are all missing the music sessions we enjoy, however more importantly, the current situation has had an adverse impact on the income of many musicians.

Scores of performances and events have been cancelled, with no current timescale as to when performers may again take to the stage for live events. As a group of music enthusiast, who very much enjoy the work of our peers and fellow performers, we wanted to help by contributing towards alleviating some of the ongoing hardships and worries they are experiencing.”

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