Fergus back to normality

CABINET SECRETARY FOR RURAL ECONOMY AND TOURISM

Cautious return to normality.. There is no doubt we are ready for it. It I’m hoping that by the time you read this, Spring will actually have arrived and we will be getting to enjoy the lockdown restrictions has been a long hard year, and this last lockdown in particular has been really tough on everyone. We all easing. want this opening up to stick, so it is important Opening up our communities and local economy that we all still keep following the rules on really matters to areas like Moray, particularly social distancing, face coverings, hygiene for everyone in the hospitality and tourism and ventilation. The vaccine too will keep trade. We’ve done all we can to support people more of us safe, so make sure and keep your through these hard times, with specific grants appointment. We all need to behave cautiously for important sectors like self-catering and and responsibly. Testing becoming more widely weddings, as well as general support through available is another tool to try and keep the rate the hardship funds administered by local of infections low and help us manage our daily authorities. We are also providing ongoing lives. support through 100% non-domestic rates relief And if we can just get the weather, then we can and have also provided restart grants to help look forward with hope to a brighter few months businesses prepare for re-opening. ahead! 26th April sees a real shift. Allowing travel from the rest of the UK will help tourist businesses in particular, with accommodation opening up, as well as hospitality venues, restaurants, cafes and pubs until 8pm without alcohol, while post wedding and funeral events can take place without alcohol for up to 50 people. These businesses are crucial contributors to the wider economy in their communities, supporting countless supply chain businesses, especially in food and drink. Their re-opening is good news for everyone. With schools going back full time throughout April, and more of us able to meet up outside from 16 April and travel within Scotland for exercise and recreation, and shops, gyms, libraries and even driving lessons re-starting from 26 April, it really will feel like we are returning more to normality. Lifestyle MAG

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You are spoiled for choice once again starting with the opportunity to attend the Unorthodox Project’s first Black Tie Event on the 19th June in the Elgin Town Hall. Once restrictions are eased I’m sure you will be delighted if you win the Cellar Tasting for two Finally for this issue this prize is quite specific and not for all readers this time. It is a superb one months membership from the Pregnancy hub for two of our lovely readers who are Mums to be who will benefit from prenatal yoga, hypnobirthing and confidence building to prepare for a better birth. This would be ideal for women in their second or third trimester.

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