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nlike eyes and teeth, where we have regular check-ups, hearing loss can creep up on us gradually. Often the first signs can be when we feel people around us are mumbling, or we have to turn up the volume on the TV. Jayne explained, ‘Some of my clients tell me they had stopped going to social engagements or didn’t enjoy them anymore as they were just nodding and smiling but hadn't a clue what had been said. Hearing loss can cause social isolation. It’s a serious problem. The World Health Organisation classifies social isolation as a greater health risk than smoking 15 cigarettes a day. The good news is that it’s simple to restore good hearing and enjoy increased confidence. With today’s technology, you can benefit from hearing aids that you will barely notice and no-one else will be aware of at all! ‘Take Lyric, for example. This is a tiny 100% invisible hearing aid that is worn 24hrs a
day. You can sleep, shower and exercise while wearing it. Several customers have mentioned that they have literally forgotten that they wearing hearing aids. Many of our hearing aids now connect to your mobile phone and iPad allowing you to stream phone calls, face time, or music. Your phone can act as a remote control for your hearing aids allowing you to adjust the volume, change programs and many other features”. Bryce Hearing Services offers state of the art hearing test technology including a selfadministered online test and micro-suction wax removal. Jayne also works with sportspeople, musicians and industrial workers to offer custom ear protection. Isn’t it time you discovered the difference Bryce Hearing Services could make to your life? 49 Rose Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1UB Tel: 01224 647652 brycehearingservices.co.uk
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FASHION
30 Flower Power - fashion blossoms this season 36 Shades of spring -the latest sunglasses 40 Men: Accessorise all areas
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Win tickets to Madagascar the Musical at HMT 68 Deck the walls: Nuart brings the city to life 82 Meet printmaker Carine Eunson 88
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Dance yourself dizzy! Dance classes for all ages 20 Home hair heroes - help to sort out your style 28
LIFESTYLE
74 Discover our new healthy lifestyle magazine 76 Check out our upcoming events 94 Peter Mitchell has the last word with Alison Waller 96 Competition winners: did you bag a prize? 97 Reader offers - grab a bargain
FOOD & DRINK
Win a case of TORR lager 25 Meet the head honcho at the Milton Brasserie 44 Trend tries: Ninety Nine Bar and Kitchen 46 Win Gin Festival tickets and more 50
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TRAVEL & LEISURE You’ll adore York 78 Courtney explores soft play centres 84 Win a stay at Stirling’s 5* Hotel Colessio 90 Our guide to what’s on in April and May 92
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e’re not sure why, but April and May always feel like the time when things in the city and shire start to rev up. Maybe it’s Nuart, the hugely popular street art festival which injects a new vibrancy into the heart of the city? Maybe it’s events like our own, rather glamorous, Masquerade Ball on May 31st, which raises funds for local charity Friends of Anchor? You can find out how to book your tickets on page 77. Maybe it’s just the chance to cast off a few layers and indulge in a bit of a makeover and a few new outfits? Maybe it’s about heading further afield, exploring new places and revisiting old favourites? Whatever it is, the days are getting longer, the temperature is rising and the AWPR is finally open all the way round, so it’s time to get out and make the most of it. Join a dance class, take a hike, visit a soft play centre, hunt for Easter Eggs, help a charity, watch a sporting event, discover some art you love, spruce up your décor, plant a garden, make new friends and eat new things. Life is full of opportunities. We’re here to help you grab them! The Trend team x
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Aberdeen Corporate Games launch to boost healthy NE workforce Local businesses are being urged to take part in the inaugural Aberdeen Corporate Games, which have been launched by Aberdeen Sports Village (ASV). The Games will see teams compete against each other in a range of sporting events between May and September, in an initiative to promote a healthy and active workforce. Events include a team rowing challenge, table tennis, touch rugby, diving, football and volleyball.
Mixed yoga retreat at Elsick House Real Soul Yoga are running a four-day body, mind and soul retreat called Blooming in May, in Elsick House, near Stonehaven. The event runs from 2 to 5 May and offers daily yoga sessions, massage, guided meditation and exploration sessions alongside a plant-based menu. It’s also a mixed retreat, welcoming men and women, mums and daughters or fathers and sons. More info at realsoulyoga.com
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ALLERGY TESTING for adults and children
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his time of year can be a misery for anyone with hayfever or other forms of allergies which cause Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis. Sore, puffy eyes, a running, congested nose and constant sniffles and sneezing affect as many as one in three of us. It can cause considerable problems in everyday life, work and school, especially with the exam season approaching. Some sufferers experience a loss of sleep and feel unable to attend outdoor events during hayfever season. Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis can be triggered by many allergens, not just hay. Airborne grass and tree pollens, certain spores as well as house dust mites and domestic pets can all be responsible for an attack. There’s no need to suffer in silence. The Aberdeen Clinic offers comprehensive allergy testing and proven treatments for Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis and other allergies. The process begins with a detailed history and examination as well as a questionnaire which is completed before testing. In skin prick testing, a drop
of allergen is placed on your forearm and a lancet used to ‘scratch’ the skin, a weal will develop if an allergy exists. A range of blood tests are also available for adults and children under 2 years old. Blood tests are used where skin prick testing is unsuitable, such as those with eczema or children under two years old. Blood testing allows a number of different reactions to be tested for and helps identify the causes of persistent allergies. The Aberdeen Clinic offers a comprehensive allergy treatment programme. This includes a review of current medication and assessing use of nasal sprays. Severe allergies may be treated by complex desensitisation. In appropriate cases, our GP may prescribe the intra-muscular steroid injection Kenalog for seasonal allergies for those over 16.
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Trend’s Fashion Lunch Beverly Dargie, Fiona Mann, Ashleigh Ross, Laura Moir
WHO: Over 115 glamorous ladies attend the first Trend Fashion Lunch of the year.
Cindy Strachan, Jaqueline Slessor, Patricia Crocquart, Yvonne Beagrie
WHAT: Spring fashions from @hamishmunro, Country Ways, Tiger Lily Boutique and Debenhams concessions were shown off by the gorgeous Premiere Productions models. While the ladies enjoyed a champagne reception and a 2 course lunch they perused the Feather and Grey and Butterfly Bags stalls and were entertained by host Dan Greavey from Right Here Productions. Local charity, Aberdeen Riding for the Disabled, benefited from the event.
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WHERE: Malmaison, Aberdeen
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Jennifer Sword, Yvonne Forbes, Kerry Sutherland, Donna Petrie
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Laura Freeland, Katherine Stott, Elizabeth Gammie, Rhiannon Fraser, Judith Tocher
Gorgeous Gleaming Aberdeen Experience & Expertise At Fergus & Glover we provide treatments that can transform a smile from one that is just nice into one that is gorgeous and gleaming. We offer a full range of treatments from cosmetic and routine dentistry through to teeth whitening. Call our Aberdeen clinic on 01224 644876 to discuss your free cosmetic consultation. We would love to see your smile. Aberdeen Clinic Services ■ Cosmetic Dentistry ■ Tooth Whitening ■ C-Fast Orthodontics
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Words by Alison Daniels
Whether it’s ballet or belly dancing, Latin rhythms or line dancing, a two-step or a tempestuous tango, dancing is a great way to get fit, have fun and make new friends.
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ost of the time you’ll be so busy trying to avoid treading on your own toes that it doesn’t even feel like exercising. Plus, when it comes to weddings, nights out and parties, you’ll be able to hit the dancefloor without looking like you’re hearing completely different music to everyone else! There are classes to suit all ages and abilities all over the North-east. If you’d like to learn some jigs and reels, the Aberdeen branch of Royal Scottish Country Dance Association offers adult beginners classes and ceilidh classes. The Northern Dance Club has been teaching ballroom and Latin dance skills to complete beginners and improvers for over seventy years. Most classes are held in Dyce and run from August to April. You can try it out before signing up for a season.
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For something less hectic, DansCentre has adult classes in the city centre, Westhill, Kingswells, Peterculter and Cults that combine exercise and dance. Give ballet a go, try Tap Attack, or tackle their dance workout.
CityMoves offers classes in many dance styles. The new season’s schedule will start in April, but typically, you’ll find everything from Scottish country dancing, jazz, ballet and belly dancing for over 16s. Over 50s can also take part in FitSteps and QuickSilver performance group classes. What are you waiting for? It’s time to put on your dancing shoes!
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Latindance Aberdeen offers great Latin dance classes around the city! Try bachata and kizomba at The Shack or salsa at Revolución de Cuba. Even if you can’t tell your right foot from your left, you’ll soon get caught up in the beat.
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Andrew Scott Dental
Smile, here comes the sun
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ndrew Scott Dental Care offers a wide range of treatments, including facial aesthetic injections, to bring a smile to your face this spring.
This is a great time of year to refresh your looks. Whether it’s whiter teeth to accentuate your tan, some facial aesthetics to enhance your sun kissed glow or more significant treatments such as veneers or dental implants for an upcoming event, researching the most appropriate treatment, products and provider makes sense. Why not book a place at one of Andrew Scott Dental Care’s free information evenings? They will be able to answer any questions or concerns that you may have about the treatments available, with no obligation.
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The information evenings take place at the state of the art clinic on Thistle Street. Dental Implants: 6.30pm on Monday 22 April 2019 Facial Aesthetics (Fillers & Botox): 6.30pm on Monday 13 May 2019 Smile Design: 6.30pm on Monday 20 May 2019 Andrew Scott Dental Care can offer custom developed budget plans as well as 0% patient finance for larger treatments allowing you to spread the cost of your treatment. To book a place at an information evening or for further information, please call 01224 806700. Thistle Street, AB10 1XB Tel: 01224 806700 andrewscottdental.co.uk
Open Monday to Friday 9.30am -5pm Saturday 10am-5pm
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id’s parties can often be a bit of a let-down, but not at Jump in’ the city’s fantastic trampoline park which is guaranteed to give everyone a bouncing fun time. Kids love trampolining and adults will too. TRY A CRAZY GLOW PARTY Jump in’s Party Team will take care of the organisation, provide you with your own UV party room and supply your choice of pizza or hotdogs, a fruit platter and unlimited squash. They’ll even help you present your birthday cake. Craigshaw Road , West Tullos Industrial Estate, Aberdeen, AB12 3AP Tel: 01926 356290 gojumpin.com
Aberdeen Cooling Solutions targets growth following office move SO MUCH HAPPENING AT ABERDEEN’S MOST INSTAGRAMMABLE SALON
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he Gym is all about feeling beautiful inside and out. Their blend of fitness classes from Monday to Friday, before transforming into a weekend blow-dry and make-up bar does just that. There’s always something new at The Gym which recently hosted an event with Personal Stylist and Life Coach, Jill Stander. Planned special events include sessions with Olive Jones Bridal, This is 36 and a makeup Masterclass from makeup artist Annie Cherry Make Up in August. 33 Huntly Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1TJ Tel: 01224 622166 thegym.ltd The Gym
Aberdeen Cooling Solutions, which provides repair, installation and maintenance services, has moved into new office space at the city’s Waterloo Quay. The company has appointed Calum Wilson as air conditioning and refrigeration engineer, and Michael Eaton as air conditioning and refrigeration apprentice. ACS expects to hire a further two engineers and potentially another apprentice by the end of this year to meet new business demands.
Alice Cooper brings only Scottish tour date to TECA Alice Cooper is back in the UK this October bringing his Ol’ Black Eyes Is Back tour and for the first time in history is coming to the North-east. The megastar rocker is returning to the country that first embraced him, in the 50th year since the first Alice Cooper album release, and bringing an all-new show. Iconic UK band The Stranglers are special guests plus MC50 (featuring Wayne Kramer) on Saturday 5 October.
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Natalie upskills at London Fashion Week
Looking wonderful in Westhill
Natalie from Saks Union Square salon was selected by the Saks UK art team to join them at London Fashion Week recently, prepping and styling the hair for two shows on the Friday night by Hong Kong designers - Loom Loop and Yeung Chin.
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ilidh Ray’s Cali Beauty in Westhill is the perfect salon if you’re in need of a spring beauty boost. Cali means most beautiful in Greek and the salon’s mix of services, friendly atmosphere and outstanding expertise are there to help you achieve your best version of you. ‘Cali Beauty offers top quality services at reasonable prices’, explains Eilidh. ‘Our treatments include LVL Lash Lift, Gelish, Gelish Dip extensions, manicures and pedicures in our pedi-spa chair, tinting, Harley waxing, massages and our signature Cali Facial and Cali Brows.’ Try the Cali Age-Defying Facial which will hydrate, plump and rejuvenate
tired skin. Eilidh uses natural botanical products from Arbonne, which are gently effective. When you need to look your best for a special occasion Cali’s Airbase Makeup and Bridal Makeup services will leave you looking amazing. Elevator Business Centre, 9A Endeavour Dr, Westhill, AB32 6UF Tel: 01224 330566 calibeauty.co.uk calibeauty123
Aberdeen Sports Village appoints two new board members Sheila Graham and Bob Ruddiman have been appointed as nonexecutive to the board of Aberdeen Sports Village (ASV). Sheila Graham is commercial leader at Shell’s Global Upstream Operated business, and has competed nationally in volleyball, is the team manager for the Girls North District Hockey U14 and U16s, is a squad swimmer and a competitive diver. Bob Ruddiman is the global head
oil and gas at Pinsent Masons, and has been involved from the outset of the ASV and Aquatics Centre planning and investment stages.
Sheila Graham
Clan Cancer Support announces new board appointment CLAN Cancer Support has welcomed Mike Wilson, director of Aberdeenbased creative marketing and event management agency Mearns & Gill, to its board. Mike is the owner of Mearns & Gill, and also brings with
him a diverse business background within the wholesale distribution and construction industries. Based in Aberdeen, the charity covers the whole of North-east Scotland, Moray, Orkney and Shetland.
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IS YOUR HAIR LOOKING A BIT FRAZZLED, LIFELESS AND IN DESPERATE NEED OF SOME TENDER LOVING CARE? WE ALL KNOW THERE ARE FEW THINGS THAT FEEL BETTER THAN WHEN YOU'VE JUST HAD YOUR HAIR DONE. IT LOOKS GLOSSY, FEELS SMOOTH AND SMELLS LIKE HEAVEN.
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THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO GET THE SAME RESULTS WITHOUT A TRIP TO THE SALON EVERY COUPLE OF DAYS. ONE IS TO LIVE WITH YOUR STYLIST. IF THAT WOULD BE AWKWARD, THESE HOME TREATMENTS WILL BE YOUR HAIR’S NEW BEST FRIENDS THIS SPRING... BRIOGIO’S SCALP REVIVAL SOOTHING TRAVEL KIT
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Now that the sun’s eventually coming out from hibernation, we’re all thinking about lying on a white sand beach somewhere warm, sipping a strawberry daiquiri and rejoicing that we’ve finally found a swimsuit that doesn’t merely flatter, but tells enormous fibs. That said, your dream holiday can be a nightmare for your hair, so it makes sense to prepare in advance and pack the right products for your trip. Briogio’s Scalp Revival Soothing Travel Kit (£22, briogio.com) is like a facial for your hair. Shampoo, conditioner and scalp treatment, all packed with ingredients designed to nurture and repair dried out and dehydrated strands are tucked inside this paradise hair kit. Pack it in your case and your hair will look like it’s been on holiday too!
Tired of waking up with hair that looks like it’s been dragged through a bush? Try Silke London’s Hair Wrap (£50, silkelondon.com). This lovely head silk is said to boost hair growth naturally and prevent split ends. It’s the perfect buy to keep your hair looking like you’ve just left the salon chair. BRIOGEO STIMULATING THERAPY MASSAGER If you love the serene scalp massage that submerges you into a state of relaxation whilst you get your hair washed, try the Briogeo Stimulating Therapy Massager (£12.99, SpaceNK.com). This blissful little massager fits in the palm of your hand while the knobbly bits support healthy scalp by stimulating blood circulation to increase hair growth.
LARRY KING’S VELVET TEXTURE CLAY
KEVIN MURPHY’S ANGEL WASH SHAMPOO Just gone platinum blonde? I’m sure your ends are hating you for it, but your mirror is in love. Kevin Murphy’s Angel Wash Shampoo (£22, kevinmurphystore.com) is a great for hair that’s suffering stress from harsh chemical treatments. You’ll get your fried ends smoothed out and the fruity nutrients fused into the formula will make life easier for you until your next trip to the salon. You’ll not only look good, but be helping the planet as the new style packaging upcycles ocean waste.
Larry King’s Velvet Texture Clay makes styling at home simple. You don’t even need to start on a clean base, as this amazing hair clay provides volume for days. The light, non-glossy texture leaves you with that salon bounce. You’ll get pretty hair and, if you tear up the cardboard packaging and plant it, you might even get some wild flowers, since seeds are specially embedded in the pack. (£22, larryking.co.uk).
Treat yourself to a home hair hero today!
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Meet R Richard Mackay
ichard Mackay is a man of tradition - working as a fourth generation draper in a familyrun business that is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. You only have to meet this dapper gentleman in his tailored tweed suit to see that he knows a thing or two about country fashion. As Richard explains, a draper is one who fits clothing, while a tailor actually cuts the fabric. So when he meets a new client, Richard goes to work determining the cut, style, and material that will be most suitable. He then sources the best textiles, often tweeds and tartans, and oversees the production of the garment. Eight to ten weeks later, Richard reunites with his client to ensure a perfect fit.
Tweed has enjoyed a return to the style stakes in the past few years, bringing a modern edge to catwalks from McQueen to Chanel. It’s a fabric with heritage, craftsmanship and casual elegance, particularly when well cut. A long-time favourite with the country set, it also works well in town, whether worn to the office or with jeans at the weekend. Country Ways knows this better than anyone and that is why they have teamed up with Richard Mackay Tailoring to offer his bespoke, made-to-measure services in-store. For information on dates that Richard will be in attendance and to book a personal fitting, contact Country Ways. 115 Holburn Street Aberdeen countryways.com
Sarah’s double exam success A University of Aberdeen law graduate has become a qualified insolvency practitioner after passing two sets of rigorous exams. Sarah Bedford, a senior insolvency services supervisor at Aberdeen-based chartered accountancy firm Meston Reid & Co, passed the UK Joint Insolvency Examination Board’s corporate insolvency and personal insolvency exams, and was one of only two Scottish-based candidates to do so.
Aberdeenshire tourism talent rewarded Eat on the Green in Ellon was crowned Best Eating Experience at the Scottish Thistle Awards National Final alongside Meldrum House Country Hotel and Golf which received the Most Hospitable Hotel award. Judges praised Eat on the Green for the strong promotion and partnership-working with local
suppliers, as well as their clear vision for the future. Meldrum House Country Hotel and Golf was commended by judges for its strong focus on staff training and scholarship schemes, as well as the importance of sourcing Scottish produce.
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ack in Bertie Wooster’s day, your valet would know that it’s the finishing touches that can spell stylish success or dress-code disaster for the man about town. They’d frown upon suede shoes worn with a suit and would be overcome with distress at the mere sight of a shortsleeved shirt or unpolished footwear. These days, we’re a bit more relaxed, but the right accessories can still help pull an outfit together. Without Jeeves on hand to advise, you have to work it out for yourself, but our choice of stylish accessories should keep you on the right sartorial track...
Webbing Belt © Crew Clothing
Utility Backpack © Burton Jersey Cap © Crew Clothing
Belt © River Island
Brown Lace-up Boots © Burton
Baker Boy Cap © River Island
Duffle Bag © Topman
© Debenhams Belt © River Island
Shoe © River Island
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ohn Pryde’s Gallery may have been open for less than a year, but his well-chosen collection of homeware and giftware is already recognised as one of the North-east’s most stylish shops. This season, John’s colourful collection of paintings and limited edition prints include more landscapes and abstract pieces, as well as his renowned figurative pieces. New works are being added all the time and, if you
don’t see just what you’re looking for, then you can even commission a bespoke work for your home. Spring brings a fresh crop of new ideas for homeware and gifting too, with John sourcing well-designed pieces from several international trade shows. You can expect to see some exclusive lines and a focus on stylish lighting, mirrors, sculpture and occasional furniture and giftware that’s well-priced and not found
elsewhere. You’ll also find the divine PRYDE home fragrance range made in conjunction with Feather and Grey, with a new scent promised for later in the year. John can also help source bespoke furniture and other finishing touches from his extensive network of contacts built up over the past 30 years. 86 Great Western Road, AB10 6QF Tel: 01224 379150 JohnPryde johnpryde25
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DUNCAN MCBAIN MILTON BRASSERIE
Duncan McBain has headed up the kitchen at The Milton Brasserie for the past two years. Here he shares his passions and a sumptuous dessert recipe. ‘I started cooking at home quite early on as my parents worked long hours. This sparked my interest in food and I took a kitchen porter job to learn more. Since then, I’ve worked my way up. I came back here two years ago and got married to Caroline, last year. ‘I love the flexibility of cooking here. Every day is different, it can be anything from soup and sandwiches to fine dining events or afternoon teas. We have a great team at the Milton. We’re all about classic food with a modern twist. Desserts are about giving the whole plate a wow factor to end your meal on a high. I’m always looking for new ideas online and in cook books, but I’m not sure I could live without my 10 year old copy of the Larousse Gastronomique.’
Chocolate Fondant, Mini White Chocolate Cookies, Clotted Cream Ice Cream, White Chocolate Shard (Serves 6) Chocolate Fondant 90g unsalted butter 2 eggs 2 egg yolks
20g plain flour 50g caster sugar 100g bitter chocolate (70% Cocoa)
Pre-heat Oven to 180oC, butter 6 ramekins and refrigerate. Place the butter and chocolate into a heat proof bowl over a pan of simmering water. Stir frequently until smooth and glossy. Remove the bowl and leave to cool. Whisk the eggs, egg yolks and sugar together until the mixture is pale, thick and tripled in volume. Carefully fold in the chocolate mixture, followed by the flour. Spoon the mixture into the buttered ramekins, dividing equally. Bake the fondants for 8-9 minutes. To unmould, run a thin knife around each pudding and invert it onto a plate.
White Chocolate Chip Cookies White Chocolate ½ tsp baking powder Shard 165g butter 200g sugar 1 egg 2 tsp vanilla essence 190g plain flour ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
pinch of salt 50g oatmeal 250g chopped white chocolate
Pre-heat Oven to 180oC Beat butter and sugar until smooth and creamed. Add eggs and vanilla essence. Sift together all the dry ingredients and stir in the oatmeal. Fold the dry mixture into the sugar and butter, then fold in white chocolate. Roll into balls and place on oven tray. Cook for 8-10 minutes. Let cool and serve.
200g white chocolate
Break the chocolate into a bowl standing over a pan of simmering water. (Make sure the base of the bowl doesn’t touch the water.) Melt, then tip onto a baking tray lined with non-stick baking paper. Leave to set then break into shards. Plate the fondants, cookies, ice cream and shards and enjoy!
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lazy Sunday lunchtime brought us to Ninety Nine Bar and Kitchen on Back Wynd. It’s perfectly located on a direct route between Waterstones and the vinyl section at HMV, which are about the only shops my beloved enters voluntarily. The atmosphere is mellow and few places have staff who are quite so passionate about their food and cocktail ingredients. We started with the cocktail menu. I had intended to try a Kiss on the Cheek, but it seems like half of the city had been smooching away on Saturday night, so a key home-made ingredient wasn’t available. Instead, I was asked what I liked and was shortly in possession of a faultless Fresh Raspberry Bellini, thanks to the expert mixologists behind the bar. Beloved opted for a Respect Yours, which proved to be an inspired blend of elderberry, plum elixir, champagne and a foamy topping made from whisked aquafaba. A surprising number of the dishes on the well-balanced menu are vegan and anyone with a gluten intolerance will be bewildered by suddenly having 16 different dishes to choose from. Local meat and fish feature and you can even have oysters on Fridays and Saturdays if available. Add in 14 dishes that are suitable for vegans or vegetarians and it’s clear that the staff here want everyone to have a great meal. The food is pretty relaxed and robust. It’s well presented without being fussily elaborate or piled with incomprehensible twiddly bits. If anything, it’s clear that a tremendous amount of thought has gone into each dish. If Katie Melua, Alicia Keyes and Norah Jones cooked instead of singing, this is the kind of food they’d produce. It’s an intensely soothing and de-stressing place. Even the salt and pepper came in upcycled empty miniature spirit bottles and the colourful tulips, scrubbed wooden tables and mismatched vintage crockery gave an instantly comfortable, homely feel.
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We opted for Ninety Nine’s uniquely Scottish twist on tapas. Beloved rated his Cullen skink as one of the best he’d tasted, while the earthy flavours and velvet-smooth texture of my garden pea and mint soup were excellent. Beloved swiped both hunks of the rustic wholemeal organic bread, but he did say that he enjoyed it! There’s a wide selection of dishes on the menu, so some interesting combinations are possible. Portions tend towards the substantial, so you won’t be disappointed with whichever you choose. My chickpea curry dhal came with some great naan bread on the side and was topped with fresh chilli and coriander. It was well spiced, but would have made a main meal by itself. Two mini-Portobello mushrooms topped with blue cheese and crunchy, mealy chestnuts proved to be perfect comfort food, resting on a bed of rocket and micro-greens. Beloved opted for Guinness-soaked Toulouse sausage which came as chunky slices with Dijon mustard mayo and could cure almost any hangover. His third choice was stovies, which came as a bread-crumbed croquette. Who knows how they got the stovies in there, but we took it as further proof of kitchen wizardry, an opinion founded on the fact that they do proper chips! A suggestion that Beloved’s rowie and butter pudding, which came laced with a winter falernum syrup and was sprinkled with cranachan, was ideal for sharing was met with stern disapproval. I snuck a bit anyway and it was delicious, even if there must have been roughly a million calories in the sizeable wodge dished up. My cheeseboard perfectly demonstrated the kitchen’s attention to the quality of their ingredients, with a selection of mini oatcakes, home-made fruity chutney and several Gaelic cheeses, including a tangy goat’s cheese crottin and a superb Scottish brie. So, Ninety Nine Bar and Kitchen - let’s just say it’s pretty close to a hundred!
1 BACK WYND, ABERDEEN, AB10 1JN TEL: 01224 631640
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Linton +Mac launches latest collection: Just Seventeen The multi-award winning Aberdeen salon has launched its latest hair collection - Just Seventeen. Referring to the girls’ magazine of the same name in the 80s, the collection is inspired by the pages of Just Seventeen which was a huge hit with teenagers looking for style, life and fashion advice. The collection uses a range of retro shapes and hairdressing techniques to evoke a feeling of nostalgia.
A stunning Spring/Summer selection of ladies’ fashion, accessories and gifts now in stock
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The Devil’s Goatee is a refreshing, modern take on a Satan’s Whiskers, an old classic cocktail served at London’s Savoy. It’s surprisingly complex, with the tropical citrus notes of Porter’s Tropical Old Tom balanced by the sweetness of the lemon cordial, while a little Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto adds depth. orchidaberdeen.com
CRAIG WILSON, KILTED CHEF, OFFERS SOME PRO TIPS FOR SENSATIONAL SALAD
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alads can be healthy, but are often a bit boring. Go beyond green with interesting flavour combinations and homemade dressings. Use bold flavours, left over mustards, vinegars and oils to blitz up your own dressings. Repot fresh herbs into bigger tubs and keep them on your window ledge. Rosemary, thyme and parsley are easy to look after. Follow your nose and seek out wild garlic and rocket in the countryside which are
plentiful and delicious. Flakes of poached fish or chicken add depth to a salad, add lentils or Israeli cous cous and dressing for something special. If you’re aiming to eat more healthily, try reducing the fat by 50% in your cooking and increasing vegetable content by a third. Sneak grated vegetables into family favourites and use pulses in place of rice or potatoes.
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ancy winning a free bottle of Aberdeen’s own Tropical Old Tom Gin and a pair of tickets to the Aberdeen Gin Fest? We thought so! Our three lucky winners will each enjoy a bottle of Tropical Old Tom. This Aberdeen-created artisan gin’s amazingly light natural flavour profile comes from lowtemperature distillation of tropical botanicals including passion fruit, guava and white tea. Each winner will also bag a pair of tickets to the Aberdeen Gin Fest, at The Lemon Tree on 5 and 6 of July. The event features over thirty gin brands,
including Aberdeen’s wonderful multi awardwinning Porter’s Gin, available for sampling, as well as ten masterclass events held by various gin brands throughout the weekend. To enter, go to trendmagazine.co.uk and answer this question:
Name three key botanicals used in Tropical Old Tom?
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The Reach Scotland programme has provided an insight into accountancy as a career for pupils from three schools including Lochside and Harlaw Academies. The University of Aberdeen arranged for pupils to visit Aberdeen chartered accountancy practice Meston Reid & Co. as part of a widening access initiative open to pupils in S4-S6. It initially focused on law and medicine but was recently extended to include accounting, computing science, engineering and psychology.
Charlie House helped by BBC Children in Need Children’s charity Charlie House in Aberdeen has been awarded a grant of £119,136 over three years by BBC Children in Need. This grant will pay for the staff costs of the charity’s Children & Family Support Manager and supporting services, which help make a difference to the lives of over 1,500 children and young people with complex disabilities and life-limiting conditions, and their families in the North-east of Scotland.
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Aberdeen Arts Centre unveils ambitious refurbishment plans
World’s largest Nerf War carnival comes to the North-east The family event with themed arenas and attractions arrives to The Event Complex Aberdeen (TECA) on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 October. Fans can choose from any of the six arenas on offer including, Fortnite Battle Royal, a Battlefield Arena, A Zombie Apocalypse and a SWAT arena - where participants become the member of a SWAT elite and prevent a bank robbery. Attractions also include an inflatable zone, VR stations, zorbing, arcades and a beanbag cinema.
Aberdeen Arts Centre’s café bar is set for a dramatic transformation with the aim of re-invigorating the 55-year old venue. Plans for the new £220,000 space include redeveloping it to deliver a multi-purpose area with enhanced catering facilities, enabling the venue to extend opening hours and provide a comprehensive food and drink service during the day for local residents and businesses. Additional performance space will also be created and accessibility improved.
If the doctor’s busy why not ask your pharmacist? Charles Michie’s Pharmacies in Aberdeen
have a friendly and accessible highly trained team, ready to help with anything from urinary tract infections to chicken pox. They can help you stop smoking, get medication to suit you, and help when your supplies run out.You don’t need an appointment, and there is always approachable and professional help at hand.
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here can’t be many people who lived in Aberdeen from 1974 to 2000 who didn’t eat at Gerard’s, the iconic restaurant on Chapel Street, now home to Howie’s. Gerard Flecher and his wife Mary literally built the popular destination from scratch, filling it with quirky fixtures and fittings from his home in Alsace, from where his love of tasty, hearty food also came. Almost 20 years after the doors closed, the family are holding A Night at Gerard’s, hoping to meet up with friends old and new for a nostalgic night of dinner and dance, with the Graham Geddes Band, and Peter Mitchell as compere. Funds raised on the night will go to AberNecessities, helping local families in need. Any memories or photos from Gerard’s or ticket enquiries to michelle@abernecessities.co.uk
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Taste of Grampian serves up Masterchef celebrities for 20th anniversary Scotland’s largest one-day food festival has revealed that celebrity chef John Torode will be headlining the event on Saturday 1 June. Joining him will be Spencer Matthews, best known for starring in Made in Chelsea, who was a surprise finalist in Celebrity MasterChef last year. Completing the MasterChef line-up will be Scotland’s national chef, Gary Maclean who was crowned the winner of The Professionals title in 2016.
St. Margaret’s designs outdoor learning programme Evidence suggests that today’s children are spending less time outdoors than their parents did at the same age. St Margaret’s School for Girls have designed an outdoor learning programme for pupils in P1 and P2, allowing them to explore the great outdoors and enjoy the many benefits this brings, including improved health, social skills, appreciation of nature, freedom and positive memories.
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Green with Envy! A vegan night with paired wines at Eat on the Green was a huge success and sold out. It was an evening of vegan cuisine with the Kilted Chef Craig Wilson, who was joined by special guests Personal Trainer Joshua Strub, and Raven from Fit the Fungus, Scottish Gourmet Mushrooms.
UK’s biggest touring cheese festival returns to Aberdeen Cheese Fest UK is returning to The Event Complex Aberdeen (TECA) on Saturday 19 October. Visitors will sample some of the greatest cheeses in the world, as well as live music, cookery demonstrations with celebrity chef Sean Wilson and an artisan cheese market. In addition, the event will celebrate Wallace and Gromit’s 30th anniversary, with model making from Aardman Animations, live action vehicles, film screenings and even a meet and greet with Wallace and Gromit!
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his spring, interiors take their cue from nature. Fortunately, it’s more about cute and cosy than David Attenborough and Dynasties. Animal and bird accents can be adapted to suit almost any style, from the elegant cranes found on Japanese silk cushions made from vintage kimono fabrics, to louche leopard skin prints and quirky ceramics to brighten up your breakfast table. Mock-taxidermy, hares, stags and foxes remain popular for a country look, while sloths, llamas and unicorns can be fun for grown-ups too. Go on, introduce a bit of animal magic to your home‌
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Marjory Shewan, Sheila Matthew, Alice Donald
Robbie Templeton, Rachael Sleigh, Rebecca Templeton, Hollie Sleigh
Hollie Dear, Kris Dear, Libby Davidson
Rebecca McLennan, Fiona Niell
Remembrance Ceilidh for Hamish Ross Sutherland, Louise Henderson, Craig Johnston
WHO: 150 of Hamish’s family, friends and supporters of Hamish Dear’s Warm Hugs
Kate Robertson, Jade Gourley
WHAT: This was the second remembrance ceilidh for Hamish raising money for a charity launched in his memory ‘Hamish Dear’s Warm Hugs’. The charity aims to keep children smiling through their toughest battles by providing days out, gifts and funding towards short breaks for children with a cancer diagnosis. The amazing Ceilidh Band, Galik Bred preformed on the night.
Stuart Massie, Scott Calderwood, Dod Ross
WHERE: Meldrum House Hotel
Heather Griffiths, Derek Cruden, Susan Cruden, Dan Griffiths
Sarah Shearer, Neil Shearer
Kyle Howie, Lynn Howie, Keri Howie, Diane Laing, Gavin Laing
Craig Amy, Alison Amy
Lindsay Calderwood, Kerrie Keiro, Loretta Ross, Claire Massie
April Schelbert, Adele Reid
Councillor Philip Bell, Rev Andy Cowie
AberNecessities Launch Tracey Scorgie, Jenni Smith
WHO: Health, social care and education professionals, local business and charity representatives WHAT: Launch event for local charity AberNecessities who support underprivileged families in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire by providing them with the essential items they need to care for their babies and children. Presentations where made by Rev Andy Cowie on the needs of local families and by Danielle Flecher-Horn founder of the charity on how AberNecessities will help.
Neil Purdie, Sarah Purdie
Lyndsay Yule, Monique Fletcher
Martine Chukuma-Ezike, Marsha Doran
Stuart Herd, Jackie Connon
WHERE: The Marcliffe Hotel and Spa
Michelle Herd, Danielle Fletcher Horn
Liz Thomson, Lisa Wilson
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Cut Flowers in the home
SELECT A LOCATION IN THE GARDEN THAT GETS PLENTY OF SUN, AND PREFERABLY ALREADY HAS RICH SOIL THAT DRAINS WELL.
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erbaceous plants are hungry and they need lots of nutrients, so ensure that your border or bed is weed-free and take time to work in a good layer of compost and an all-purpose organic fertliser. Soil that is rich in organic matter will improve water retention, drainage and increase nutrients within the soil. At the beginning of the growing season, apply a slow release granular organic fertilizer in with your compost to give everything a good start.
If this is a bed or border that is dedicated to flower cutting the layout is important. Being able to access the flowers easily, means you won’t damage them when harvesting. To this end, plant flowers in wide rows with paths in between. It is important to understand the needs of the flowers you are planting and grouping these generally in the same region of the growing area. You don’t want to plant something that requires a great deal of watering next to one that prefers drought-like conditions!
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Within the overall arrangement you need to think of heights too. You don’t want shorter-growing flowers to be taken over by taller ones where they will get little water or light, so grouping similar heights together will avoid this. BLOOMING Different flowers will bloom at different times during the growing season so consider when each group will bloom and plant them in order of early, mid and late season.
If you see blooms are flagging a bit during the summer then top up with a liquid feed and remember to mulch! It can be anything from composted leaf to spent mushroom compost but mulching at the beginning and keeping that up will help the soil to retain moisture and also gradually improve soil structure as it degrades. Now all we need is the sun! gardendesignscotland.com
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Treehouse: Interiors by design
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nterior decoration can be a bit overwhelming, so why not call on Treehouse’s Neptune home design service? They’ll help you pull together your perfect room using Neptune’s beautiful, timeless furniture, accessories, flooring, paint and colour schemes, with design costs from just £300. At your appointment, Treehouse’s interior designer will discuss your ideas and take you through the collections, before visiting your home and helping you choose colour palettes, samples, textiles and layouts. After a design presentation, should you go ahead, they’ll sort out everything including the delivery. All you have to do is sit down and relax! treehouse.co.uk
St. Margaret’s hosts first Women in Architecture & Construction event The first conference aimed at attracting the next generation of female architects and construction specialists took place recently at St Margaret’s School for Girls. Around 80 second and third year pupils from around Aberdeen city and shire, The Gordon Schools, and Mary Erskine School in Edinburgh took part in the day-long programme of interactive workshops, team challenges and hands-on activities, which was delivered by a team from RGU.
Albyn Architects adds new architect to team Albyn Architects, set up last year as a new partnership between the owners of two Aberdeen architectural businesses, has added to its team by bringing in Caroline McBain as an associate architect. Caroline joins Albyn from McGregor Garrow Architects having previously worked at Space Solutions and Pihl UK.
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Plans submitted for second phase of CALA’s Craibstone development CALA Homes (North) has submitted a planning application to Aberdeen City Council for the second phase of the leading homebuilder’s Craibstone Estate development. With work and sales well underway for the first phase of the cornerstone development, the new application seeks to create 80 homes, comprising three, four and five bedroom properties. In its entirety, the development will see 700 homes brought to the area, as well as commercial space and a neighbourhood centre.
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t the age of 21, Lewis Proctor was talent-spotted by McLaren racing team during a race in Austin Texas, and now a year on, due to a combination of serendipity, hard work and family support, his contract has been renewed with the racing giant for another year. Lewis grew up racing with his dad at club level, and now competes in the 2-3 hour endurance races of the British GT Championship. He and
his three team-mates will compete in seven race weekends across Europe this year, whilst off the track he spends his time in intensive training which includes mindfulness, diet and fitness regimes and training on a simulator; as well as coaching car owners for McLaren at customer events. Considering that two years ago Lewis was behind a desk operating a computer, this really must feel like living the dream!
New ‘Scottish mountain’ lager for Beer Story An Aberdeenshire brewery has launched a new premium lager which is handmade using just four ingredients, to reflect the purity of the Scottish mountains. TORR Lager is named after a tor rock formation, and has been created by the team behind Insch-based Beer Story, using a Bavarian method and only four natural ingredients - Scottish water, barley, hops and yeast.
Jaye MacDonald launches Whimsical Bride collaboration Jaye MacDonald, Co-Director at Linton + Mac, has teamed up with local florist Kim Dalglish and photographer Sam Brill, to craft a variety of on-trend wedding hairstyles for brides looking for a relaxed, modern-day vibe.
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A new face at VT Wealth Management Ltd - Lynne McPherson joins the team VT Wealth Management Ltd are delighted to welcome Lynne McPherson, Mortgage Adviser, to their growing team.
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rior to joining VT Wealth Management Ltd, Lynne enjoyed an 18 year career with Royal Bank of Scotland mainly within the private client sector. Lynne is a highly respected banking professional and has a wealth of knowledge and experience in mortgage and loan related lending and all aspects of banking. Lynne will be based in our new Fraserburgh office. She’ll be assisting all our existing and new clients across Aberdeen City and the North East to achieve their hopes and aspirations by providing face to face mortgage advice. Lynne will guide our clients throughout the entire mortgage process finding the ideal solution tailored to their individual requirements. Vee Thom, Director commented, ‘Lynne is a great asset to our team. Having a
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dedicated in-house Mortgage Adviser, complements and strengthens our proposition of providing holistic financial planning advice to our clients’. Your home may be repossessed if you do not
The Partner Practice is an Appointed Representative of and represents only St. James’s Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority) for the purpose of advising solely on the Group’s wealth management products and services, more details of which are set out on the Group’s website www.sjp. co.uk/products. The title ‘Partner Practice’ is the marketing term used to describe St. James’s Place representatives. Tel: 01224 202425, 01346 518777 or 07736397671 (Vee) Email: lynne.mcpherson@sjpp.co.uk or vee.thom@sjpp.co.uk vtwealth.co.uk
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reat your little one to a magical night out when Madagascar - The Musical come to His Majesty’s from 1216 June, with tickets available from aberdeenperformingarts. com. It’s perfect for families with children of three and over.
plotting penguins as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar. The upbeat score will have you dancing in your seat.
We have two pairs of tickets to the show, which is based on the smash hit DreamWorks animated motion picture, up for grabs. Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and those hilarious,
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Which zoo do the animals escape from?
Exceed wins Export Achievement Award at OAAs
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berdeen-headquartered Exceed, a well management and performance improvement specialist, has won the Export Achievement Award at this year’s Offshore Achievement Awards (OAA). Winners were announced at the prestigious awards ceremony on Thursday 14 March, in Aberdeen. The category recognises business growth resulting from successful export activity in the offshore energy sector. Exceed was awarded the accolade in recognition of its ambitious growth strategy which is underpinned by diversification of services with a broad international export footprint. Commenting on the win, Exceed Managing Director Ian Mills said, ‘The Offshore Achievement Awards are highly regarded within the global offshore industry and we are absolutely delighted to have won this award, which really does reflect our accomplishment and unwavering dedication to the global marketplace. ‘International expansion has long been key to our business strategy. Over the last five years we have continued to invest in and reinforce the organisation’s excellence in delivery, successfully executing that strategy to significant effect. Winning the Export Achievement Award is a resounding acknowledgement of this commitment.’ With over 180 personnel being employed globally, Exceed is an industry-leading specialist in the delivery of well management and performance improvement solutions.
BALFOUR + MANSON’S ABERDEEN OFFICE CELEBRATES THEIR 15TH BIRTHDAY THIS YEAR SINCE OPENING THEIR ABERDEEN BRANCH IN 2004, THE ABERDEEN OFFICE HAS GONE FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH.
crashes, Piper Alpha, The Lockerbie Bombing, RAF accidents and offshore helicopter ditchings.
Balfour+Manson’s West End office at 42 Carden Place is headed up by Personal Injury partner Julie Clark-Spence. Julie and her team have considerable experience in recovering compensation for individuals in personal injury and medical negligence claims. The team has an in-depth understanding of the industries local to Aberdeen and are regularly instructed to act on behalf of individuals who have been injured in accidents offshore, on the roads, in the air and at sea.
Julie and her team also represent individuals who have been injured as a result of medical negligence and advise clients on cases arising out of injuries at birth, delayed diagnosis of cancer, cosmetic surgery and dentistry. Julie says, ‘We offer a personal service to our clients. We understand that no two cases are the same and we pride ourselves on the service we offer during what is undoubtedly a traumatic and incredibly difficult time in our client’s lives. Our desire to maximise compensation for our clients is at the heart of everything we do.’
The Granite City office has developed vast experience in dealing with complex and high value cases arising out of accidents in the UK and overseas. The firm has been involved in some of the highest profile cases over the years such as the Malaysian Airlines and Clutha Helicopter
42 Carden Place, Aberdeen Tel: 01224 498080 balfour-manson.co.uk
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Making the most of Wedding Fayres
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hether you’re just engaged or sorting out last minute details, why not come and visit Fairytale Events at one of the Wedding Fayres where we’re showcasing our wedding services? We work with each bridal couple to create an individual look for their event. We offer everything from a full planning service, to simply hiring vases, linens and everything in between.
it’s what suits you. Your style, numbers and budget all depend on your venue and wedding date so make this your priority. Venue sorted? Try some bigger shows to compare suppliers and see the latest wedding ideas. Come and say hello and make sure your wedding has that Fairytale touch!
At Fairytale Events, we love talking to brides a bout their big day, but we realise that Wedding Fayres can be slightly overwhelming. Here are our top tips, so your wedding planning could be done and dusted in an afternoon!
Expert planner? Find out which suppliers are attending. Check out the pictures of previous work on their website and social media. Get your ideas together on Pinterest and book services on the day to take advantage of special promotions at the fayre!
Just engaged? Visit the fayres at your shortlisted venues. Most will have their ceremony or reception space set up so you can feel whether
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ow do you ensure that your wedding or corporate event is remembered for all the best reasons? The answer is Right Here! Right Here Productions offer a range of corporate events and wedding packages that make any event really special, as owner Alison Telfer explained. ‘We started writing and performing Murder Mysteries back in 2015 and now have a wide range of scenarios. We've performed in many hotels, as well as Fyvie Castle, The Gordon Highlanders Museum and even Peterhead Prison Museum. The venue becomes a character and we do our best to show it off during the night.
‘Murder Mystery dinners are tremendous fun. Between each course, two of our actors take a member of each team away to a different place to investigate a crime scene, or pore over new evidence. Meanwhile the rest of the party is with other actors, getting an opportunity to grill them.
‘The whole team at Right Here Productions is dedicated to making sure our clients have a great time’
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The teams really have to communicate and work together to solve the mystery and every event is completely different. ‘We’ve even performed a Murder Mystery at a wedding before, but our most popular wedding option is Marryoke. Marryoke is a unique music video of the bride, groom, wedding party and guests singing a favourite song. We tend to start filming as the wedding parties are getting ready and get them to lip sync along to their chosen song. We then coax unsuspecting guests into performing a line or two to camera and edit it all together, including highlights of the day, so that the finished product provides the newly married couple with a 3-4 minute video, featuring their families and friends having an absolute ball! ‘We can also provide singers for background music during photographs, or Singing Waiters as a surprise during the wedding meal. Our Rat Pack, Musicals, Disney and Pop packages are popular, but we’d consider a special request, such as the bride’s favourite song. The
Singing Waiters are a fun way to surprise the newlyweds and the guests and really get the party started. Our website includes some videos of both Singing Waiters and Marryoke so you can see how entertaining this is. ‘Our prices for all of our services are extremely competitive and our events are of the highest standard. We have some of Aberdeen's finest and most versatile actors and singers. Our Murder Mysteries have several price points allowing clients the opportunity to choose a scenario within their budget. We can also create a brand new scenario, which can be written to fit a certain theme or celebration for a unique corporate or private celebration. ‘The Singing Waiters and Marryoke services are seen as very much an 'add on' for weddings and other events, so our prices reflect this. We can also scale the packages up or down in terms of time or performers, so our prices fit with a wedding budget. People are often looking for something different and I can guarantee that we can help to create something unique! ‘The whole team at Right Here Productions is dedicated to making sure our clients have a great time. We love bringing laughter and entertainment to corporate events and helping to make weddings sparkle. Whether you’re a hotel or other venue looking to run a Mystery evening, or looking to make your wedding day even more special, we’re here to help you do just that!’
Office Five, Inverurie Business Hub Burghmuir Circle, Inverurie, AB51 4FS Tel: 07742343788 righthereproductions.com
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Proudly supporting local charity Friends of Anchor, Trend are hosting a Masquerade Ball which includes a champagne reception, 3 course dinner and entertainment.
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A fabulous fashion show from the North-east’s finest fashion houses, champagne reception and two-course lunch.
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Come along to our Christmas Fayre for the quintessential festive experience. Peruse some of the finest Christmas stalls in the North-east.
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Come with friends or family to this fun Christmas party afternoon. Enjoy a glass of bubbles on arrival, with a 3 course lunch and a Christmas goodie bag.
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If you’re in need of a weekend away, but don’t want to spend too long travelling, then York offers a beguiling combination of history, food, events, culture and shopping…
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A visit to the Minster and an amble round the city walls will set you up nicely for lunch. If you fancy trying the local delicacies, by which we mean Yorkshire puddings and local craft ales and cider, then try the Chopping Block and Walmgate Ale House. As with most cities, there’s a huge variety of cuisine on offer, so if you have a sudden desire for something Vietnamese or Eastern European, then you’re in the right place.
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ork is a fabulous city for a short break. Airbnb offer over 300 choices, so you’re bound to find something that suits. Most of the large hotel chains have a presence, but The Parisi, Middlethorpe Hall & Spa, and Grey’s Court all fit the bill for an upscale stay, while Hotel Indigo offers a central locale, and a modern design at an affordable price.
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History buffs will delight in the Jorvik Viking Museum, which is also great for kids. Aside from historic trains, the Railway Museum also offers a chance to eat in old-fashioned elegance on board the dining car of the Countess of York. The city is home to some fascinating events and festivals throughout the year. Easter brings York’s Chocolate Festival. June sees York invaded by the Romans for the Eboracum Roman Festival with re-enactments and living history events. If you
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like your history a little more modern, then the North Yorkshire Moors Railway hosts a 1960s festival in mid-July. December is, as you might expect, a festive feast of Christmas Markets and fairs. If you’re feeling gothic, try an evening ghost tour by vintage bus, or take the kids for a trip to the York Dungeon. They’ll love the mix of plague, torture, rebellion and witchcraft on show. A day trip to Whitby offers some excellent fish and chips. Whitby Abbey inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula, and if the idea of mingling with 20,000 Creatures of the Night appeals, Whitby also hosts a Goth Weekender twice each year in April and October.
The train takes just over five hours from Aberdeen and deposits you just outside the city’s ancient walls. Not only will you arrive refreshed, but it means you don’t need to swear at the sat nav as you try and navigate York’s peculiar ring-road and one-way streets while trying to find your hotel. Train fare pricing remains one of the great travel mysteries of our times, so it’s best to check for special offers with operator LNER up to three months ahead, or check out split ticket pricing. Working a month ahead, we found singles priced between £21 and £129. The return journey always seems to be a little more expensive. If you can travel at a cheap time, then upgrading to first class can offer a bargain in terms of comfort and little extras. Last minute booking will put a major dent in your spending money, with rail prices only about £70 less than a cheap return flight to New York! York even offers a medieval twist on shopping, with the Shambles, a higgledy-piggledy collection of cobbled alleys. If you want to avoid the crowds, go early, as this is Europe’s most visited street. It’s like a set from Harry Potter, with its half-timbered buildings and projecting upper storeys.
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You’ll even find several Harry Potter themed shops selling merchandise and potions!
outfit. Old Sole is an amazing shoe shop whose owner trained in Florence. You’ll find it on Swinegate.
The Shambles originally housed the city’s butchers, but now you’ll find lots of independent and quirky little shops nestling alongside some unusual places to grab some refreshment. Try Monkbar Chocolatiers or Hebden Teas for a treat.
Stonegate is home to The Pyramid Gallery which stocks a wide variety of pieces from artists and craftspeople. Stonegate is also home to several antique centres and antiquarian book shops for those who enjoy rummaging around for treasure.
Gillygate offers Love Cheese, which has over a hundred cheeses to choose from and Sore Thumb Retro Games. Pop in and try explaining to your children about the days when you had to type your game programme into the Spectrum and being wildly excited when the squares on your portable TV changed colour! Marvel at the graphics on the Commodore 64. Still on a retro theme, Dog and Bone Vintage, on Castlegate could be the place you discover the perfect
The Bath House on Low Petergate offers an artisan collection of scent, bath and beauty products all made locally, or you could head out of the city to Wold’s Way Lavender at Malton, which is one of the UK’s few lavender farms. Whether you’re looking for a family break, a trip with friends or a romantic few days away, York’s definitely worth a visit!
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From large scale murals to artists working with tiles, stencils, LEGO and drilling into concrete, Nuart Aberdeen is back on a monumental scale this Easter.
Reinforcing the power of art for all ages, childhood memories will also be ignited as artist Jan Vormann makes a playful mark on the city, brick by brick with LEGO.
The walls and streets of the city will be the canvas for a superstar line up of international street artists. Axel Void, Ememem, Ben Eine, Evol, Helen Bur, Hush, Julio Anaya Cabanding, Smug, Vhils, Jan Vormann, Hama Woods, Dotmasters and Anders Gjennestad aka Strøk, will all make their unique mark on the city during the festival, which takes place from 18 - 21 April.
This year’s theme explores the importance of storytelling and its relationship to the city. Whether this is a city full of towering works of art gifted by visitors or laughing pensioners spray-painting their way to infamy, the festival and its art is open to each individual to interpret.
The festival kicks off with an exclusive ‘In Conversation’ interview at The Belmont Filmhouse led by the BBC’s Fiona Stalker with playwright, designer and celebrated Scottish artist John Byrne. Described by Billy Connolly as, ‘Scotland’s favourite artist’ John was the first artist to paint a gable end in Glasgow back in the 1970s and the audience is set to get a unique insight into his life as an artist. Over the festival weekend, an engaging programme of film screenings, artist talks, lectures and debates takes place in the Belmont for all to enjoy. The city will also host a UK first, as the world of street art is opened to seniors. A workshop led by internationally renowned Portuguese curator and architect, Lara Seixo Rodrigues, will be held over two days culminating when the rebellious senior participants are let loose on a wall to create their unique piece of art.
As well as looking up at walls, visitors to Nuart Aberdeen will need to look down, as colourful ‘puddles’ appear courtesy of Ememem, who repairs potholes and cracks on pavements with art. The Green will act as the heart of the festival with the public launch taking place at 1pm on Saturday 20 April and free guided walking tours departing from here. Inspired Nights on the Green will serve up the best local street food, drink, music, entertainment and art all weekend starting at 4pm on Friday 19 April. Nuart Aberdeen is brought to the city by Aberdeen Inspired and Aberdeen City Council. The festival is not to be missed. The street art can be enjoyed all year round on free walking tours which run until October. For more information visit nuartaberdeen.co.uk.
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ot because of their diminutive size or their unwavering willingness to eat dirt and anything else they may find on the floor, but because they are impossibly energetic. Kids expend more energy before breakfast than I can muster in an entire day. So the big challenge of parenthood becomes channeling all of that energy. Fortunately, some resourceful person, a parent no doubt, invented soft play - indoor playgrounds in which the equipment is swaddled in padded foam so children can run, jump, and climb to their hearts’ content, in an environment designed for safety. Parents can take a wee break, put down their guard a bit and just watch the calories get burned, often with a good cup of coffee in hand. In and around Aberdeen, there are plenty of soft play areas to choose from. In town, there are a few firm favourites. Wynford Farm, in Kingswells, features an expansive indoor play barn as well as an animal park where you can observe, pet and learn about some fascinating critters. The Den and the Glen in Maryculter, formerly Storybook Glen, invites you to discover some of your favourite fairy-tale characters in the Glen, or run wild in the all-weather Den, complete with its own climbing wall and sports arena. If you have a mix of older and younger children to amuse, Jump In Trampoline Park on Craigshaw Road has something for all ages, including a dedicated jump and soft play area for the little ones.
Outside of town, there are also plenty of options. In Stonehaven, Scallywags provides pirate-themed fun alongside a café that has been known to attract adults with no children to entertain at all. In Alford, Tick Tock Play has divided its activity area into three distinct sections, each dedicated to a specific age range. Further north in Boddam, Loopty Lou’s is an enormous indoor centre, featuring everything from an astroturf football pitch to a brightly coloured dining area where parents can enjoy a snack and still keep an eye on all of the action. The award-winning Hoodles, just by Oldmeldrum, continually adds to its play areas and offers an excellent café for kids and grown-ups alike. The fully-enclosed playbarn features a large modern playframe, ball swing and two slides perfect for children aged 2 - 12 and adults can play too! Supervised under two’s have their own area. Outside, the courtyard offers the chance to run riot and, from March to October - weather permitting - the paddock’s trampolines, swings, football pitch, jelly belly, pedal go-karts and track, grass slide and a Flying Fox offer endless fun, while parents relax at a nearby picnic table with a treat or two. When you have children in your care, the priorities are really quite simple - keep them safe and happy, fuel them with good food and, by all means, tire them out if you want them to sleep at night. Thanks to the popularity of soft play centres, you are never far from a place where you can do all of those things under one roof!
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Whenever I am in the company of small children, I marvel at the thought that I was once one of them.
Liz Stapley, Andrew Reid, Bernie Allison, Brett Jackson, Graeme McCaw, Tsungi Maruta
Amr Mansour, James Campbell, Lyn Labahn, Scott Greig and Philippe Peidr
Granite Burns Supper Francis Kiernan, Catherine Phelan, Bobby Gossai Roule Wood, Alan Whitelock, Elaine Farquharson-Black
WHO: 200 guests of Granite PR
Gail Harper, Lynne Stewart
WHAT: The second annual Burns Supper event hosted by Granite PR and managed by Business Plus Scotland to fund raise for Flying Start and Inspire, was compered by Steven J Innes. Guests enjoyed a lively evening of traditional music, including piping, fiddle and dancing to a ceilidh band and entertainment.
Gavin Esslemont, Alison Alphonse, Pat Jackson, Bill Pirie
WHERE: Double Tree by Hilton Aberdeen Treetops
Andrew Russell, Sheila Proud
Jaydev Pandit, Diana Pepa, Gary McConnall, Leigh Reid, Richie Enzmann, Chris Geary
Keira Eaton, Rowena Brand, Emma Stevenson
Ka Henney-Cant, Susan Gillanders, Elaine Grant, Marion Murray
Kate Garnier, Natalie Davidson, Stacey Cruickshank
Rhona Miller, Suzanne Neville, Stephanie Wood
Kayleigh McAulay, Evie Allfrey, Emma Stuart
Perfect Bridal VIP Evening Rosie Ogden, Hannah Nicolson
WHO: Brides and guests of Perfect Bridal.
Shona Youngman, Jayne Hepburn
WHAT: Perfect Bridal Rooms hosted a VIP evening with designer Suzanne Neville for brides and their guests to peruse the collections and meet the designer herself. WHERE: Perfect Bridal Rooms Holburn Street.
Abbie Smith, Stacey Strachan
Alison Waller, Amanda Reid, Ashleigh Thom, Carol Simpson
Laurie Smith, Jenna Smith
Suzanne Neville, Alison Waller
Elaine Scott, Pamela Semple
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What feels like a lifetime ago, I graduated from Gray’s School of Art with a degree in fine art, specialising in printmaking
In relief printing you work in negative you carve away the lines you wish to remain white. It’s as if you are drawing with light. There is something very satisfying about the ‘big reveal’ moment in printmaking, having worked on a block for some time and never being quite certain what it will look like, until you pull the paper back for the first time to see the print you have created.
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fter graduating I worked as a receptionist at a tarpaulin manufacturing company, then found myself running their graphics department. I learned a lot of useful new skills about digital printing and finishing. My husband and I started a family, then spent three years in Kuala Lumpur with his job. I was inspired by the Islamic patterning that is to be found everywhere in the city. Now, as the children have started to grow, I have found I have more time to focus on my art.
When working on a new print my inspiration comes from something I see frequently in my daily life, often featured are the birds, animals and people I see in the countryside where I live. The project I’m currently working on is something I have been mulling over in my head for some time. There are a lot of strong characters in the community where I live, each offering something unique. I have talked with a number of these people about their skills, photographed and sketched them. Back in my studio I use the reference materials I’ve gathered to compose new engravings. I will then transfer my composition onto the printing block, it is very important to draw in
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as much detail as possible as there is no room for errors in the carving process. One mistake can mean starting over from scratch. I have a range of different palm-held tools that all give me different marks and textures, and I work with these to carve my image into the block. Once I feel I have finished I will make a test print and then revisit anything I think needs more work. Then the block is finally ready to print. Prints are great for collectors because the multiple nature of printmaking means that the cost of the time, skills and materials can be divided between
the number of prints in each limited edition. In my view, a limited edition is the artist making a promise that they will use that block to make said number of prints and no more. Thus the purchaser has a print of a limited edition and once that edition is sold then no more prints can be made. Back in 2015, I visited an exhibition and demonstration by the Woodend Wood Engravers in Banchory. I was totally blown away by the intricacy of the work on show. I thought the medium
would lend itself well to my designs. The following year the WWE ran a beginners workshop which I attended and have been hooked on wood engraving ever since. I was thrilled when my wood engraving print, A Thousand Stories, won an award and was selected for the Society of Wood Engravers annual exhibition which is currently touring the UK. My work can also be found at Tangletree Studio in Aboyne. I’m looking forward to taking part in NEOS in September. Carine Eunson Printmaker carine-eunson-printmaker.co.uk
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You could explore the Trossachs or get your Braveheart on and take a hike up Abbey Craig to see the National Wallace Monument, which reopens in May and marks its 150th year in 2019.
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ABERDEEN Follow the route taken by WWII bombers during Aberdeen’s Blitz in the Spring of 1943 on a walk starting from the old Kittybrewster railway station. visitabdn.com
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ART EXHIBITION VARIOUS LOCATIONS , ABERDEEN Nuart makes a splash on the city's walls 2018.nuartaberdeen.co.uk
13 WATERCOLOUR MASTERCLASS THE BARN , BANCHORY Susie Hunt's Botanical Watercolour Masterclass at The Barn in Banchory. thebarnarts.co.uk
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TH E STUDENT SHOW HMT, ABERDEEN The Glaikit Showman is at HMT. Tickets are £22.50 and benefit local charities. aberdeenperformingarts.com
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THE BARN , BANCHORY Find out about A Life with Elephants on Saba Douglas-Hamilton’s upcoming tour. thebarnarts.co.uk
19-22 EASTER EGG HUNT VARIOUS LOCATIONS, ABERDEENSHIRE Cadbury's Easter Egg Hunt at many of the local NTS properties. nts.org.uk
20-21 SLOW MARATHON HUNTLY, ABERDEENSHIRE How about getting up early for the Huntly Slow Marathon? It's a 26.2 mile stroll in the country. £30. deveron-projects.com
25-28 DOLPHINFEST BEACH BALLROOM, ABERDEEN The city’s first Dolphinfest celebrates our marine wildlife at the Beach Ballroom. rspb.org.uk/ dolphinwatch
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FESTIVAL OF MAYFEST RUNNING
ABERDEEN Grab your trainers for the Baker Hughes BHGE Festival of Running, including the beachfront 10K. sportaberdeen.co.uk
VARIOUS LOCATIONS, ABERDEEN Join in the Mayhem as the University of Aberdeen celebrates Mayfest, exploring the science of everyday life. abdn.ac.uk/mayfestival
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10 IN CONVERSATION WITH WILLIE MILLER MUSIC HALL, ABERDEEN Willie Miller in conversation with Graham Speirs at the Music Hall. Tickets £20.50 aberdeenperformingarts.com
WALKING FESTIVAL BALLATER, ABERDEENSHIRE Sign up for amazing walking experiences during the Ballater Walking Festival. All levels led by knowledgeable locals and professional guides. walkballater.com
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PIPE BAND CHAMPIONSHIP BANCHORY, ABERDEENSHIRE North of Scotland Pipe Band Championship. King George V Park Banchory. Follow the noise and you'll find it easily! rspba-nos.org
20-25 25 GRAMPIAN PRIDE WEEK VARIOUS LOCATIONS, ABERDEEN Fabulous festivities and LGBT+ events at Grampian Pride Week. Find out more at grampianpride.org or book a free ticket to the Pride Village at eventbrite.co.uk
SING-A-LONG-A THE GREATEST SHOWMAN HMT, ABERDEEN Sing-a-long-a The Greatest Showman at HMT. Tickets £18, with screenings of the film at 2pm or 7pm for people who know all the words. aberdeenperformingarts.com
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our fearless and intrepid reporter has safely negotiated a foray into a world where men normally fear to tread. Yes, an hour was passed in the delightful company of Alison Waller who is celebrating 25 years of building a bridal empire in Aberdeen. The one-time radiographer has three shops with Perfect titles in close proximity on the city’s Holburn Street, a far cry from the launch in 1994 of her first venture, Bridal Revival, in the city’s Leadside Road. Says Alison, ‘It was just a wee shop with once-worn dresses but I moved onwards and upwards to premises in Great Western Road and Golden Square, all the while offering couture and bespoke outfits.’ Success bred success and in 2001, Alison took the plunge and bought a former TSB bank at 265-267 Holburn Street, all three storeys of it and now all serving a specific purpose. ‘On the top floor, we have a seamstress and where steaming and ironing is done,’ she adds. ‘We feature bridesmaid and prom dresses as well as a selection of evening gowns on the middle floor and on the ground floor we have two fitting rooms and an array of wedding dresses. In addition, we added a lower ground floor we call the Atrium where we offer high-end designer and bespoke dresses.’
Over the years, Alison has enjoyed keeping up with trends by paying an annual visit to a huge supplier in Barcelona, Pronovias, and also has a fruitful relationship with Suzanne Neville in London. ‘Lots of celebrities go to her,’ says Alison, ‘and we enjoy her annual visit to us.’ So what about her other shops? At 286 Holburn Street, once an off-licence, mothers of the bride are catered for and at 263, next door to the main shop, you can buy dresses off the peg. Away from business, Alison and husband Peter, who hails from Hartlepool and is in the diving industry, have two children. Dubaibased Ashleigh has a three-year-old daughter, Harper, with husband, Andrew Thomson, and son Blair, is an app developer in London. Asked about the keys to her success, without hesitation Alison pays tribute to her staff of stylists, led by Emma Stuart, a former fashion student in Aberdeen, who notched up seven years in post last Valentine’s Day. ‘It might appear to be a glamorous and exciting job but it is very hard work trying to satisfy the desires and needs of customers and they do it brilliantly,’ she says. “We also pride ourselves on having eye-catching window displays, something I learned early on.’
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