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Local Community Magazine Linking Social and Business Networking in the Stewartry area, South West Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway)TRANSCRIPT
April 2011RRP £1.00
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Fossil hunters on Powillimount Beachduring the 2010 Walking Festival
‘Dalbeattie Matters’ Newsletter pg11
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Business Index: Find the local supplier you need quicklyin this handy guide...
Accountancy Serenity Bookkeeping ......….……. P19
Art Gallery Scottish Showcase Gallery……… p5
Bathroom Design Splash Bathrooms……………….. p6
BuildersSimon Welsh……………………… p6
Cafes The Mad Hatter…………………… p19 Riverside Cafe……………………. p4
Disco, mobile RK DJ .....….………………………. p9
Hair & Beauty Prana Hair & Beauty ……………… p15
Hotel / RestaurantThe Anchor Hotel………………….. p8
Logs, HardwoodRM Hardwood Logs……………… p6
Office Services Virtual Executive Resource……… p20
Recruitment ABC Recruitment Agency ………. p19
Reflexology Pat Archer, Clinical Reflexologist p14
Vending and Water Coolers Bryce Walker Vending…………… p16
Wedding Entertainment Corra - Live Band and Ceilidh….. p9
Wrought Iron, DecorativeRanchers………………………….. p6
Ben Wilde, Heating Engineer, contact: 01387 730412Mrs Went, Dalbeattie, says she was so pleased with Ben’s work she wanted torecommend him to everyone after cleaning up the Central Heating botch job by herprevious installer.
Drew Davidson, Driving Instructor, contact: 07732 305821Alex Sweet, Dumfries, says Drew was happy to go at his pace and got him through totest level as quickly as possible.
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Editor’s Note: Welcome!!!Welcome to the first edition of The ‘StewartryLink’, I hope everyone finds it both useful and fun.The idea of the magazine is to bring to everyreader something from our local community, whatevents are being planned, what happened at thelast function (including photos), a new businessor an addition to an old one. Anything that youmay find of interest, as well as encouraging theuse of local suppliers.
This also means that if you are planning anythingor having something of interest to say that youwant to tell others about feel free to post it to me.This could be a school, business or charity,anyone who would like a bit of free PR!
We will also post activities on Facebook andTwitter, so even if they don’t get published wecan get the message out there. And that includesthose last minute offers businesses would like toextend our readers... So please sign up andfollow our posts and tweets.
Let’s face it as a thriving rural community weneed to use what tools we can to keep oureconomy going and our spirits up in this time ofeconomic doom and gloom, and as a born andbred Stewartry Girl it is something close to myheart.So please join me and the Link team insupporting the Stewartry community.
Many Thanks Jo, The Ed.
Main Features:Readers Recommend… p2Diary Dates…………….. P4Community Focus Dalbeattie ………….. P11
Kirkcudbright……….. P12Natural Health…………. P13Competition…………….. P16Puzzle Page……………. p18
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Front Cover: Thanks to one year oldDean Linwood and his Mum enjoying
the park in Castle Douglas.
Send in your pictures for May’s frontcover to [email protected]
Entries can be anyone or anything,the only requirement is to have someconnection to this area. (Wildlife,landscapes, people using localamenities, or just enjoying a day out)All entries will be posted on Facebook
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Dates for the DiaryFor more detailed information,
contact details and other eventscheck out the web site calendar on
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Art Exhibitions / Craft Fairs11-17/04 Ladies Fingers - CatStrand, New Galloway13/04 Threave Artists' 38th Annual Exhibition - Castle Douglas Art Gallery13-25/04 Homage to Wordsworth - Free Event - Gracefields Arts Centre18-26/04 Ladies Fingers - Newton Stewart Library28/04-07/05 A Retrospective Exhibition, Martin Collie - Castle Douglas Art Gallery30/04-21/05 WEST FEST - Stranraer Museum Exhibition, The Old Town Hall26/04-07/05 Ladies Fingers - Stranraer Library27/04-08/05 In the Eye of the Beholder - Studio, Tollbooth Art Centre, Kirkcudbright
Children’s Shows & Activities04-15/04 School Holidays14/04 Scarecrow, Ajtc Theatre Company - Ryan Centre, Stranraer, DG9 7AP14/04 'By the Seat of your Pants' & 'Don't look down' + Skills Workshop, Plutot La Vie - Cat
strand, New Galloway22-25 School Holidays22/04 Varanasi Nights - Castle Douglas Town Hall25/04 Cloud Man, Ailie Cohen - The CatStrand, New Galloway, DG7 3RN29/04 Varanasi Nights - St Georges, Dumfries02/05 School Holidays10/06 'Wicked Wildlife Fun Day' - Cream o' Galloway, Gatehouse, DG7 2DR11/07-24/08 School Holidays
Festivals, Shows and Civic Events29/04 Thornhill Blues Festival - Thornhill - Various venues28/05 Castle Douglas Food Town Day - Castle Douglas28-30/05 Spring Fling Through out D&G Academy16-19/06 Kirkcudbright Jazz Festival22-23/07 Wickerman Festival, Dundrennan DG6 4QW24-30/07 Castle Douglas Civic Week 2011 - Castle Douglas29/07-01/08 Kirkcudbright Arts & Crafts Trail, Various venues throughout Kirkcudbright03/08 Wigtown Agricultural Show, Bladnoch Park, Wigtown DG8 9AB04/08 Stewartry Agricultural Show, Castle Douglas30/08 Kirkcudbright Tattoo - MacLellan Castle Kirkcudbright
Evening Entertainment02/04 Ritchie James Soul and Motown Night - Cairndale, Dumfries, DG1 2DF02/04 Traditional Music, Heather Haywood - The Swallow Theatre, Whithorn, DG8 8DR02/04 Bill O'Hara, Des Clarke, Comedians - Old Well Theatre Moffat02/04 Dumfries Soul Club - Cairndale, Dumfries, DG1 2DF03/04 Dumfries Soul Club - Cairndale, Dumfries, DG1 2DF08/04 Comedy Club - Cairndale, Dumfries, DG1 2DF08/04 The Manfreds in Concert - Ryan Centre Theatre, Stranraer, DG9 7AP09/04 Freddie Mercury Tribute - Cairndale, Dumfries, DG1 2DF12/04 The Johnny Cash Story - Theatre Royal, Dumfries16/04 Kirkcudbright Choral Society Spring Concert - Cochran Hall, Kirkcudbright16/04 Abba Tribute - Cairndale Dumfries DG1 2DF18/04 5 short Chekov plays - European Arts Company - The Swallow Theatre, Whithorn, DG8
8DR20/04 Coppelia - European Ballet - Ryan Centre Theatre, Stranraer, DG9 7AP23/04 Cole Porter's High Society, Dumfries Musical Theatre Company - Theatre Royal,
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23/04 Robbie Williams, Michael Buble Tribute - Cairndale, Dumfries, DG1 2DF27/04 Woody Pines - The CatStrand, New Galloway, DG7 3RN27/04 Farino with support - The Mill on the Fleet, Gatehouse, DG7 2HS29/04 – 07/05 Dumfries Film Festival - Robert Burns Centre - Film Theatre30/04 Ritchie James Soul & Motown Night - Cairndale, Dumfries, DG1 2DF30/04 Blackout by Dave Anderson, Thickskin presents - The CatStrand, New Galloway DG7
3RN14/05 Traditional Music - Dermot Kearney and Steve Sweeney, The Swallow Theatre, Whithorn,
DG8 8DR24/05 Marylin Middleton Pollock - The Mill on the Fleet, Gatehouse, DG7 2HS
Outdoor02 – 25/04 Wildlife Festival - Various - Dumfries and Galloway21/04 RSPB Bird Event - Cream o’ Galloway, Gatehouse, DG7 2DR01/05 Dawn Chorus Walk – Cream o’ Galloway, Gatehouse, DG7 2DR06-12/05 Newton Stewart Walking Festival - Newton Stewart31/05 Bird Calls for Beginners - Cream o' Galloway, Gatehouse, DG7 2DR02/06 Bat Night - Cream o' Galloway, Gatehouse, DG7 2DR03/06 Hedgerow Safari - Cream o' Galloway, Gatehouse, DG7 2DR
Other16/04 Romance in Moffat - Moffat Hs Hotel, High St, Moffat02/07 Cancer Research UK Relay For Life D&G - Bladnoch Park, Wigtown
Send your event to [email protected] stating the event,location, dates and a short description. Not all events can be printed inthe magazine but they can be placed in the web-site calendar
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Master Jam 2011: Some lucky members of Team Prana will be attending MasterJam Fashion Forward on 10 April at Old Billingsgate, London. This event isAveda’s annual show where Salon professionals from United States, Europe andthe UK come together to learn the latest techniques and trends and competeagainst each other, a unique opportunity for Prana to bring fresh inspiration andtrends back to the Stewartry.
The European ‘Fashionista’ Photographic Competition has been organised withthe winners being announced at the Master Jam event in April. Aveda is searchingfor a winning look for Europe to be crowned as the Master Jam Fashionista look of2011. Their mission is to find a winner from each area who will compete to win theoverall Fashionista award for Europe. Prana is proud to have entered 3 of their topprofessionals in this competition.
We wish all 3 well in this prestigious competition. It is a privilege to share ourinspiration in Castle Douglas with such a wide audience. If you’d like to emulatethese looks or create one of your own using Aveda’s natural plant and mineral basedproducts kind on your hair and on the environment please telephone the salon today(01556 503652) where we would be delighted to arrange a consultation with one ofour professionals. Alternatively try entering our competition on page 16.
Castle Douglas Hair Styliststo compete internationally
Andrew Beatie, Snr Stylist, workedwith model Rebecca Potts.
Gill Goldie,Salon Director, workedwith model Lisamarie Houston.
Sarah Grieve, Stylist, workedwith model Sarah Bruce.
Hair and BeautyPRANA
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For further information about holdingyour party in our newly refurbishedfunction room contact:The Anchor HotelKippford, Dalbeattie, DG5 4LNTel 01556 620205Email: [email protected]
Why not stay at the Anchor Hotel?Our six ensuite bedrooms with views overthe estuary offer a good standard ofaccommodation and come with all modcons. While our superb Scottish Breakfastwill set you up for the rest of the day.
Locally renowned foodcreated by using the very bestlocal produceLocated on the waterfrontStylish but affordableNewly refurbished functionroom for larger parties andweddingsSeveral smaller rooms,allowing small intricate affairs.
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Tel: 01556 568122Email: [email protected]
Mob: 07912 391204Web: www.rkdj.co.uk
For Corporate and Wedding Entertainment
Traditional Scottish tunes, mixed with infectiously funky grooves and through the ages classic tracksTo make sure everyone at your event is catered for.
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Female and Male VocalistsWide-ranging Selection of Music
Ceilidh with Caller and Live Fiddle10 years Event Management Experience
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0131 4666 561 [email protected] www.corramusic.com.
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Ok, so it’s an old joke but it has more than a ring of truth to it.Chocolate is sensuous, comforting and utterly delicious. What’s not to like?You may have guessed I’m something of an addict myself. But where didchocolate come from? Who invented it?
It was the Aztec civilization, deep in the heart of equatorial Central Americawho first cultivated the tree from which chocolate derives.
The tree is the Theobroma Cacao. Translated this means‘drink of the gods’ from Theo (meaning god) and broma
(meaning drink). Originally chocolate was always taken inliquid form.
The Aztecs attributed all manner of powers tochocolate: spiritual wisdom, energy and evenenhanced sexual prowess.
Emperor Montezuma was reputed to drink overfifty flagons of chocolate per day. He also
issued it to all his warriors to fortify them whilst on military campaigns.
The Spanish explorer Herman Cortes referred to chocolate as, “The divinedrink..,” he also noted that, “A cup of this precious drink enables a man towalk for a whole day without food.”
The conquistadors ensured that chocolate made its way back to Spain.From there it followed the trade routes to Northern Europe and Britain thenback across the Atlantic to America.
Initially in Britain it was served as a drink. During the Industrial Revolutionseveral eminent Quaker families - the Cadburys, the Frys, the Rowntreesand the Terrys - helped to transform the manufacture of drinking chocolate.
It was the Fry family who created the first ‘eating’ chocolate and Cadburyquickly followed suit. Needless to say this new chocolate innovation was anastounding success. From it’s initial marketing at an 1849 trade fair demandgrew and today the world consumption of cocoa beans is over 600, 000 tonnesper year. I blame the Aztecs! Easter Egg anyone?
A British survey has revealed that nine out of ten peoplelike chocolate… The tenth lies!
Since this was an ‘Easter’ edition we thought we would look at a veryimportant component…
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Who are we? Dalbeattie Community Initiative was formed in 1997 in response to aseries of job losses in the area. Its aim was and still remains “to aid the physical,economic and community regeneration of Dalbeattie and surrounding area”. It wasinitially set up as a community organisation with membership made up of around 16local groups and organisation. In 2002, due to increasing financial responsibilities fromlarger scale project developments, the organisation changed legal status to a companylimited by guarantee and also became a registered Scottish Charity. Membership hasalso widened and as well as ongoing input from local groups, has over 120 individualmembers from the local community, many of whom support our activities as volunteers.
What do we do? Some of our earlier projects included the completion of a pathwayaround Colliston Park to join up at the primary school; the replacement of the publicslipway at Kippford; the Granite Festival in 2003 and providing volunteeringopportunities for local people.
We are currently involved in a wide range of activities which include: operating our owncharity shop, ‘Preloved’ in the High Street, operating the visitor information centre andcraft shop; the Carbon Action Project which advises local people how to reduce theircarbon footprint and save money on household energy bills; organising the annualHardrock Challenge mountain biking event and the Dalbeattie Walking Festival; arestoration project at the town’s former thriving port; providing information technologyaccess for the visually impaired; environmental work in Rounall Wood, Old Port andIslecroft; producing a community newsletter 3 times a year; running and maintainingthe Dalbeattie Matters community website; working with the three local schools onenvironmental and eco projects; as well as many other activities.
What can YOU do? The Initiative currently employs 1 full time and 1 part time staff andtherefore relies heavily on local volunteers to help either in the charity shop, visitorinformation centre, environmental projects and administration work. Volunteers can beany age, many are retired and enjoy the social contact of life in the charity shop, someare younger and unemployed and see volunteering as a way to get back into a workroutine and will hopefully move on to further training or into work. We are always lookingfor new volunteers, so if you have timeon your hands and a genuine interest indoing something to help the town thenyou can contact Graham Platt or SusanMcLellan at:
Dalbeattie Community Initiative71 High StreetDalbeattie DG5 4HATel: 01556-612518e-mail: [email protected]
Dalbeattie MattersDalbeattie Community Initiative
Volunteers at ‘Preloved’ 11
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The Haill Six IncorporatedTrades of Kirkcudbright
Clothiers, Hammermen and Glovers,Shoemakers, Squaremen, Tailors and Weavers
The Haill Six Incorporated Trades ofKirkcudbright have existed, unbroken, sincethey were instituted by Charter granted underKing Charles 11 on the 20th July, 1633.Their history before Incorporation howeverdates from 1425 when it was enacted that everyCraft in every Burgh should choose a "WiseMan" as a Deacon to "Governand Assay all its handiwork".They were, in effect, an earlyform of Trade Unionism andwere set up in directopposition to the MerchantsGuilds who, through theirposition, amassed great wealthand held disproportionateinfluence in the community.It was soon realised that the powers enacted onthe Trades conferred too much influence on theDeacons and their duties were soon restrictedto a fortnightly enquiry into the skill of itsmembers and the quality of work produced. Theposition of Deacon was thereafter summarilyabolished. The Tradesmen refused to acceptthis and in defiance of Government theycontinued to elect their own Deacons and tohold gatherings, which were termed by theauthorities as, "seditious meetings". There wassuch resentment and rebellion by the Trades thatin 1456, by Royal Proclamation, it was enactedthat every Trade in the Burghshould again be allowed to electits own Deacon.The Tradesmen ofKirkcudbright were now rightlyin control of their own destiny,had become a very powerfulbody, and had assumed therights and privileges previously
assigned to the late Merchants Guilds.In 1587, the "Siller Gun", now the oldestsporting trophy in the United Kingdom andarguably the world, which is still used for itsintended purpose, was presented by King Jamesthe I and VI of Scotland, "To be shot foroccasionally, in order to accustoum the Liegesin the use of firearms". This trophy, on
display in the StewartryMuseum, Kirkcudbright,continues to be shot for todayby the Trades on Royaloccasions, the results of whichare still communicated to theMonarch.At the time of the NapoleonicWars the Incorporated Trades
were instrumental in the raising and equippingof the Privateer "Britannia" to prey on Frenchshipping. When she was later disarmed, hercanon were stored for many years in theTollbooth and later mounted on concrete plinthsand displayed on the Moatbrae. A further canonwas later excavated from the mud of the HighStreet and now lies on a carriage in front of theCouncil Offices next door to the Selkirk ArmsHotel.The power of the Trades existed until fairlyrecent times when in 1846 by Act of Parliamentthe powers and privileges were abolished but
not so the ceremonial role. TheClothiers, Hammermen andGlovers, Shoemakers,Squaremen, Tailors andWeavers, still meet today to electtheir Office Bearers, discusslocal issues, and elect theirDeacon .
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Are you interested in natural healthcare but don’t knowwhere to start? Confused by the many different formscomplementary medicine takes? Would you like toknow more but don’t know where to look or have youbeen on the internet only to find too much informationand are now even more confused?Let’s start with the basics – what is the difference
between complementary and alternative medicine? Complementary is generallythe term used for a therapy that is practised alongside conventional medicine,whereas alternative is applied to a therapy that is used instead of conventionalmedicine, hence therapists are either complementary or alternative, dependingupon which form of therapy they practice. Examples of complementarytherapies include reflexology, massage, aromatherapy and reiki, alternativetherapies include herbalism, homeopathy, osteopathy and chinese medicine.It’s difficult to give advice on choosing a specific therapy without first knowingthe condition to be treated but don’t be afraid to ask questions! Make sure thatthe therapist is fully qualified, insured and experienced in the condition youneed help with, ask what the cost of eachtreatment is and also try to establish howmany sessions you are likely to need. It isimportant that you feel comfortable with yourchosen therapist and confident in his/herability to be able to help you.Practitioners of complementary andalternative medicine take an holistic approach and treat the whole person ratherthan just the disease, or the symptoms, they may have. This means that yourfirst consultation with a complementary therapist will include an extendedquestion and answer session, covering all aspects of your lifestyle as well asyour medical history and any current symptomsAs a practitioner of reflexology, a complementary therapy, I know first-hand howthis gentle, natural yet very powerful therapy can help heal, relax and re-balance. It has shown to be effective in treating a wide range of healthdisorders, from depression and insomnia to hormone imbalance andheadaches.
Complementary Alternatives!Pat Archer, a Clinical Reflexologist, explains thedifference between Complementary Therapy andAlternative Medicine, and what you should look outfor when choosing a therapist.
Ask questions!Make sure that the therapistis fully qualified, insured and
experienced
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If you would like more information onnatural therapies in general, you will find an explanation of all the majortherapies on Pat’s web site, www.scottishtherapists.co.uk, in herDatabase of Practitioners, all of which are qualified and insuredcomplementary and alternative therapists across Scotland.
If you are looking for more information on reflexology please contact Patat [email protected], or visit Prana Hair and Beauty, King St,Castle Douglas, 01556 503652, for an appointment , where she has herpractice.
e q u i l i b r i u mr e f l e x o l o g y
Clinically trained reflexologistexperienced in a wide range of health
issues and specialising in stress anxietyand sleep disorders
Now practising at Prana140-142 King Street
Castle Douglas 01556 503652www.equilibrium.vpweb.co.uk
Organic BodyCare Shop8 Castle Street, Kirkcudbright
tel 01557 332473
look and feel great- naturally!see our huge range of
natural and organic bodycare productseveryday to positively luxurious
body-friendly, earth friendlynot tested on animals
Come in or shop locally online
www.theorganicbodycareshop.com
Like so many other natural therapiesreflexology is wonderful at relieving stressand anxiety and given that over 80% of allillnesses are caused by stress, eliminatingor reducing the amount of stress in our livesis essential to good health. Other factors,such as a change in lifestyle or diet may berequired and perhaps also a re-assessmentof your work/life balance but these should allbe seen as positive steps towards achievinghealth and harmony in your life.
Next Month we will include aNatural Therapy Q&A. Do youhave any ailments you wouldlike to treat yourself naturally?Do you want advice on which
therapies may help or anyquestions about alternative
and complementarytreatments in general?Send in your queries to
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I would like to thank first the Stewartry Link for this opportunity to thank ourcustomers. It's great to see a non political publication that wants to printwhat's really happening in the area for real people. Thanks also to our
door step customers and shops whom we have supplied for years, and tothe Businesses we supply with vending machines and water-coolers a
thank you.Our new price list will be coming out shortly which guarantees to beat any
soft drink prices you can find.We, like Stewartry Link, think it's great to see towns like we have in theStewartry thrive, especially in these difficult times, by supporting one
another and local Businesses and keeping employment and finance in thearea. That is how strong economy grows. If every one had the same
attitude things would start to get better.A lot of towns should learn from your example: Don't be bullied by
supermarkets, don't pedestrianise your town just because others do,continue to encourage and open specialist shops and niche boutiques,
and advertise the fact you are a proud Scottish town. Good on you, BryceWalker Vending is proud to supply and be a part of this vibrant community.
Thanks to all.
www.brycewalkervendingdumfries.co.uk - 01387 605045
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This time of year is just horrible if you wantto have straight smooth hair. Winter doesnothing for our attempts for ‘good hair days’.We are always on the hunt for products andtechniques that can keep that dreadedflyaway mess at bay and Prana tells methey have the perfect solution!
Aveda Smooth Infusion range. It’s perfectfor those of us with hair that is prone to frizz.It is a 4-step smoothing system to smooth,soften and defend against humidity for upto 12 hours. You can transform even themost intense waves and curlsinto straight, shiny hair withAveda’s Smooth InfusionSystem.
The smooth infusion shampooand conditioner contain aloe,which creates a smooth newsurface on hair and botanicalingredients which defendagainst humidity for up to 12hours. They smell lovely, afresh citrus-floral blend ofbergamot, Bulgarian rose andAustralian sandalwood.
For extra protection againstfrizz you can use the Style-PrepSmoother, which coats the hairwithout leaving it heavy or oily– but just helps to smooth the hair cuticlesfurther. There is a wide choice of stylingproducts from confixor, a strong hold gel,to phomolient, a mousse to give bodywithout leaving a sticky residue on the hair,depending on the look you like. Guaranteedto make you hair glossy and smooth by thetime you will leave.
Teaming up with Prana for this first editionwe are offering one lucky reader the chanceto win a special pamper experience with thewonderful Aveda Smooth Infusion System
at Prana Hair and Beauty in Castle Douglas.
You will be welcomed by their front of houseteam and allocated with your Stylist who willtake you through the product range andadvise what would work best on your hair.You can then relax with a complimentaryback, neck and shoulder stress relievingmassage before commencing with your hairtreatment. You will then discuss the benefitsof using certain products to achieve thestyles you want and will be given blowdrying tips to ensure you can achieve your
look at home.
You can then have a blow dryoption where you can eitherwatch while one side is dried,your stylist teaching you how toachieve a salon finish at homeand then you can take over thehairdryer to finish the other halfwith your stylist’s guidance, orfor the total pamper experienceyour stylist can complete thewhole process for you while youenjoy light refreshments and acomplimentary treat (perhaps ahand massage?) which goalong with every hair service atPrana.
To enter all you have to do is goonto Facebook and ‘like’ both the StewartryLink page and Prana’s. The prize iscompletely transferable so if you would liketo enter on your girlfriend’s behalf orincrease her chances you can still enter andnominate the person you would like toreceive a treat if you should win. Winnerswill first be posted on facebook and twitterand then printed June’s edition. Good Luck!
Competition!!
Check out the facebook demovideo on how best to straightenyour hair!
Method
Preheat the oven to 180C/ 160C fan/ gas 4.
Cream together the butter and sugar until light, fluffy and pale, then gradually beat in the egg, addinga little flour if the mixture looks like it might curdle.
Beat in the vanilla extract and milk.
Place 12 paper cupcake cases into a cake tin and divide the mixture between them.
Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and springy to the touch. Remove from the oven and cool on awire rack.
For the icing
In a mixing bowl beat the butter with a wooden spoon or in a mixer until smooth, then sift in the icingsugar, beating regularly.
Add the vanilla extract and milk and beat for five minutes. The frosting should be really light andfluffy.
Mix your chosen food colouring colours into the icing to give an even colour. You can use onecolour or split the icing and use several.
When the cupcakes are totally cool, spoon or pipe the icing on top. Finish with your chosendecorations and let the kids lick the bowls!
For the cakes150 g butter, softened150 g sugar3 eggs, beaten150 g self-raising flour, sifted1 tsp vanilla extract1 tbsp milk
For the icing
75 g butter, at room temperature150 g icing sugar1 tbsp milk1 tsp vanilla extracta selection of pretty food colourings.
To decorate
A selection of Sweets, mini eggs look particularly nice as do Sugar flowers and Sprinkles
Easy Easter Cup CakesHere’s a recipe you can entertain the kids with over the hols. If theyare too young to help bake get them to just decorate instead.
Ingredients
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Puzzle Page
A B C D E F G H I
1 1 92 1 3 7 63 8 1 24 7 2 65 4 56 6 1 37 5 3 48 7 9 4 39 7 2
Sudoku: Tough
A B C D E F G H I
1 7 42 4 5 7 4 33 1 2 54 1 95 1 4 3 6 76 8 57 4 1 88 3 7 6 1 59 5 2
Sudoku: Easy
Each Row, Column and 3x3 squaremust contain every number from 1to 9 with no duplicates
Tents: Camp one tent next to each tree.
Each tree has one tent attachedto it and each tent is attached toa tree either horizontally orvertically. No tents are adjacentto each other, eitherhorizontally, vertically ordiagonally. At the beginning ofthe puzzle you are shown all
the trees and then need todeduce where each tent is.
To help you, the number oftents in each row and
column is displayed. -The first tent has been
drawn in for you insquare 8H.
A B C D E F G H
1 22 13 14 25 16 27 08 3
2 2 1 1 2 0 3 1
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posted throughout the month forTents and Sudoku Tough.
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Full answers will be publishednext month.
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Hannah Smith
SERENITYBookkeeping
Serenity Bookkeeping has several years experience inall aspects of small business accounts for several local
businesses, this includes:
Sage SoftwareVAT returnsWage RunsInvoicing
Payment RunsTax Audits
106 Millburn AveDumfries
Put some Serenity back into your business andlet me take care of all your accounting needs
07737 059 335
An entire office at the end of your phone...Freelance admin, clerical, receptionist, and
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Marketing campaigns, Branding, CustomerRelationship Management, System Analysis
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King St, Castle Douglas - 4 shops down from the main car park on the left
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Children and dogs welcomeBaby changing facilitiesOpen Monday to SaturdayTel: 01556 502712
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