Welcome to Spotlight Magazine!

The spring issue of Spotlight is one I particularly look forward to as it is always full of optimism as we look forward to the year ahead. The previous, winter issue is a legacy from last year, and while it includes the fun and frivolity of the festive season, nothing beats a new start! So in this issue, we focus on health and well-being and have a number of articles to inspire you to a healthy 2023! We look at the recently expanded Forth Physio – see the article on p20 and p21 about the recent changes to the practice – and a fantastic new service at the community sports hub for the less mobile on p14. Additionally, we welcome a host of new advertisers such as Apex Locksmiths, Barclays, Dynamic Dogs, QCCC, and Queensferry Podiatry – all of whom specialise in caring for clients in their own, expert fashion. Also, we have news of a new T’Ai Chi class starting in the spring at the Hub. Welcome to the Spotlight family!

As always, thanks to all our regular contributors who continue to use Spotlight as a communications channel for their customers and communities. As announced in the last issue, the new year has seen David Cameron’s departure from the community as he retires from his role as minister at Queensferry Parish Church. David was a long-time contributor to this magazine and I was grateful to be given the chance to thank him

Special thanks:

Special thanks to all our contributors, contact details are listed with features where appropriate.

Cover picture: East Terrace, Queensferry High Street by Yvonne Stewart Henderson.

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Back issues available online at: www.wordsandpicturesUK.com/Spotlight publicly for his efforts over the years at an event held for him in January. We feature David’s most recently written article in this issue, and in the next we will see the spot handed over permanently to another Spotlight columnist, Adam McNinch. Thank you again David.

If you run an organisation or charity that would benefit from being featured in Spotlight, just drop us a line at spotlight@wordsandpicturesUK. com and we’ll happily discuss your requirements.

The Spotlight publication schedule is for 2023 is for a minimum of 4 printed editions, on a quarterly, basis, this being the first. In addition, each of those are preceded by an online edition. These will be supported by 4 in-person networking events for advertisers and contributors. Deadlines for contributions are on the last day of April, July, and October 2023. We’re also planning a series of video spotlights on our Facebook page to supplement our regular posts there, and on Instagram. The influx of new advertisers in this issue is particularly encouraging and the most powerful feedback we could ask for – thanks to everyone for reading and supporting Spotlight, whether it is in print, online or in person.

Alistair Pryde Spotlight Editor

Whilst every care is taken to ensure the accuracy of this publication, Spotlight Magazine is not responsible for 3rd party content submitted in good faith from contributors. Readers should always check with advertisers directly before making bookings or purchases. Spotlight Magazine is a Words & Pictures publication. Write to us at 48 High Street, South Queensferry, EH30 9HN.

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