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Unit 7 Ettrick Riverside Dunsdale Road Selkirk TD7 5EB

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www.brightlightmarketing.co.uk

We have produced numerous Feasibility Studies and Marketing Plans across a broad

range of industry sectors providing our clients with a clear path for growth in the short,

medium and long term.

Scotland’s Pubs - How to increase visitor numbers

Commissioned by Scotland’s Licensed Trade Association.

BERWICKSHIRE DIVE TOURISM ASSOCIATION

Marketing Consultancy and Design Opportunity

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Bright Light Marketing have been instrumental in making our campaign, the biggest

pub promotion ever in Scotland, successful. Efficient, enthusiastic and always available,

Bright Light Marketing have been a great company to deal with.

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In association withThe Scottish Licensed Trade Association

This outstanding example of Edwardiandesign features a classic Island Bar carved

out of Spanish mahogany and elegantJacobean ceiling. Can you name the best

preserved, elaborately designed andornamented Edinburgh bar to have survived

the ‘Golden Age’ of Scottish pub design?


Can you name the bar that is hometo the longest running comedy clubin Glasgow with guests includingFrankie Boyle, Kevin Bridges,

Rory Bremner and Jerry Sadowitz? In association with

The Scottish Licensed Trade Association

Do you know whichhighland pub car parkHollywood transformed

into the set for Hagrid’s Hutfrom the Harry Potter movieThe Prisoner of Azkaban?


Can you name the Argyllshireestablishment which has its own

prawn creeler ensuring thattheir chefs have the freshest

of Scottish produce?

Sometimes a well established group needs outside help to organise its collective thinking! Borders

Pet Rescue had been around for a long time, with a very dedicated core of staff and volunteers. But

we recognised that to survive and thrive in today's fast-moving world and to compete with the big

spend of the national charities, we needed professional help - and fast. Bright Light Marketing came

highly recommended and did not disappoint. They were happy to work with our diverse team,

coaxing out our values, moulding our branding, encouraging us to learn and love social media!

They have not changed who we are. But rather have discovered who we are and helped us to

present that to a much bigger audience. Probably the best investment we have ever made in

our organisation - and we enjoyed it. Thank you.

Jane Vickers, Development Co-ordinator

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From single sockets to large

commercial projects and new builds,

our team have the experience to deliver

the highest standards of work matched

by our fantastic customer service.

And something that sets us apart is that

we also run one of the nation’s largest

online lighting superstores plus our

state of the art new showroom takes

choosing lighting to a whole new level.

Not only do we offer the finest range of

quality lighting and fittings, we have

experts on hand to provide the best

advice and installation for you.

From providing architectural lighting on a grand scale to

illuminating smaller properties, we have the experience to

handle every type and size of lighting project imaginable.

By installing lighting to your garden, patio, drive or

entrance, we can completely transform the exterior of your

home or business. And as well as looking really beautiful,

exterior lighting will improve security and give you much

safer access to your property too.

switched on inside and out

From simply installing low energy LED or

compact fluorescent light bulbs to installing

timer or sensor operated lighting and greener

heating systems. Not just better for the

environment but saving you money too.

green light

Everything from smoke alarms and fuse board safety upgrades

to security lighting, complete electrical inspections and testing.

And if you are a landlord we can

provide full safety audits to ensure

you and your tenants are fully

protected. Safety is of paramount

importance and you have the

reassurance that you are dealing

with a fully qualified electrical

contractor. We are members of

SELECT and our work is carried

out to the highest standard.

safety first

Keeping your home and business

safe and secure

is of course vitally important.

We can recommend the latest products and

technology to make sure you a

re running

your home or business economically.

Scotlight are a family run

business who provide a full

range of electrical services

for the homeowner and

business alike.

Whether it’s for your home or business,

we provide clever lighting so

lutions for

our customers.

T: 01896 830421

www.scotlightdirect.co.uk

The Electricians for Home and Business

Homes and interiors

33 High Street Innerleithen EH44 6HD

T: 01896 830421 www.scotlightelectrical.co.uk

Creating just the right light in your home or business couldn’t be easier.

As part of the Scotlight Group, we also run one of the nation’s largest

online lighting superstores. This means we can supply an unbeatable

range of quality lights and materials at fantastic prices.

We have interior lights to suit every room in the house, office or

business – contemporary, traditional, beautiful, functional and original.

And as well as supplying you with the perfect lights we have experts on

hand to provide advice and installation for you.

Visit www.scotlightdirect.co.uk to view our range of interior lighting.


33 High Street Innerleithen EH44 6HDT: 01896 830421 www.scotlightelectrical.co.uk

If you need a little help to make your home or business shine brightly then give us a call.

Whether indoors or outdoors, for home or business, we providing clever lighting

solutions for our customers. From installing new lighting in your kitchen to

providing architectural lighting on a grand scale, we have the experience to handle

every type and size of lighting project imaginable.

To view our range of lighting visit www.scotlightdirect.co.uk

Switched on


33 High Street Innerleithen EH44 6HD

T: 01896 830421 www.scotlightelectrical.co.uk

Whatever your electrical requirements are, if you need a qualitycontractor you can trust, give us a call.

Lighting installations

Energy saving solutions

Sockets, switches and rewires

Fuse board upgrades

Safety and maintenance

Smoke alarm installations

Scotlight are a family run business who provide a

full range of electrical services for the homeowner

or business alike. From single sockets to complete

rewires our team have the experience to deliver

the highest standards of work matched by our

fantastic customer service.

growing business together...For a free initial consultation contact us at the address below.

Chartered Accountants

GALASHIELS HAWICK LANGHOLM PEEBLES

Running any business is demanding and there are

sometimes not enough hours in the day to get

everything done. Whatever type of business you

run, payroll is a vital function that has to be

carried out continuously, but help is at hand.

We offer a range of professional yet affordable

payroll services that let you get on with running

your business.

However many people you employ, we can take

care of all your payroll needs and make sure this

is carried out efficiently and seamlessly on your

behalf. You have peace of mind knowing that

you are getting a first class service that is delivered

on time, every time.

JRW is the right choice and you can count on

us to make your payroll run like clockwork.

Payroll like clockwork

Give us a call to find out how we can help19 Buccleuch Street Hawick TD9 0HLT 01450 372267 E [email protected]

www.jrwca.com

growing business together...

Starting a new business is a big decision and takes

vision, courage and lots of hard work.

But to turn your dream into a reality you also need to

get the very best professional advice, both in the early

days and as the company grows.

Choosing the right accountant is a vital decision, that’s

why we’d like to introduce ourselves to you and let you

know what JRW can do for new business start ups.

Advice on business structure, raising finance and

business plans, strategic planning, tax planning,

VAT registration, company formations.

As one of the largest accountancy firms in the Borders

we have a wealth of experience and offer our clients

advice that is second to none - and at an affordable price.

You can count on JRW to deliver financial advice

that’s right for you and your new business.

From little acorns



www.jrwca.com

For a free initial consultation contact us at the address below.



If you run your own business you will know all aboutmulti tasking. Whatever type of business you are inthere’s one task that never goes away – VAT andbook-keeping. But help is at hand.

JRW offer a full range of professional yet affordablebook-keeping and VAT services which let you get onwith business.

Book-keeping, annual accounts preparation, auditand assurance, payroll, VAT registration, VAT returns,planning and disputes.

Whatever size your business is, we can take care ofall your book-keeping needs and make sure this iscarried out efficiently on your behalf. You havepeace of mind knowing that you are getting a firstclass service that is delivered on time, every time.

JRW is the right choice and you can count onus to stay in your good books.



www.jrwca.com



In your good books


Choosing the right accountant is an important

decision, that’s why we’d like to introduce

ourselves to you and let you know what JRW

can do for the farming community.

As one of the largest accountancy firms in the

Borders we offer advice that is second to none,

combining city standards with a genuine

understanding of working in a rural area –

and at an affordable price.

We have a wealth of agricultural experience

and are proud to say we have represented

numerous farmers over the years and are fully

aware of the issues facing the industry today.

JRW is the right choice and farmers can

count on us to deliver expert financial

advice here in the Borders and beyond.



www.jrwca.com



Experts in your field

The Bright Light team were a pleasure to work with and we are delighted with

our fresh and contemporary brand identity. A very professional approach that

really got to know our people before recommending a way forward.

Kevin Crowford, Partner, JRW Chartered Accountants

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Given the task of designing a new corporate brochure, case studies and sales literature, I contacted

several design companies...Bright Light Marketing stood out from the crowd with their clear desire

to get inside my head and fully understand what Sykes Handling & Fulfilment is and how we

wanted to be perceived.

As a somewhat perfectionist, I have been greatly impressed by Bright Light’s ability to grasp our

specific needs and their patience and flexibility with our numerous changes which they efficiently

handled and translated into a brilliantly designed end-product.

They are great professionals who really listened to what we were seeking, are genuinely nice people

to work with and made what started out as a daunting project into a pleasurable experience!

Thank you for doing such a fantastic job!

Sharon McLean, Business Manager, Sykes Global Services Ltd

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We have extensive experience in the implementation of a successful assembly line,which we tailor to meet the individual needs of each client’s project.

We receive components directly from our client’s manufacturers, verifying that all itemsand quantities have been received in good condition. We also supply all packagingmaterials, often advising clients on the optimum package with regards to mailabilityand lowest cost.

Our expertise in the hand assembly of components to finished goods also incorporatesElectro-Static Discharge (ESD) capabilities whereby we provide cost effective solutionsfor both small and large production batches, ensuring the accuracy of the end productin a fast moving and competitive electronics environment.

Our scalable and flexible services offer:

• Rapid response/product customisation

• Build to order/make for stock

• Batch/serial number control

• Semi-automated production lines

• Shrink wrapping

Literature and Promotional

We will expertly hand assemble, label, sort, insert, fold, glue,stamp, stick, shrink-wrap and pack any products, promotionalitems or literature packs to your specific requirements.

When you require materials to be personalised, gathered,inserted into a folder, an envelope, plastic bag or a binder,we will ensure your project comes in on time and withinbudget. We also provide same day shipping and internationaldistribution options.

Our literature fulfilment services include:

• Collateral materials – distribute materials to your retail outlets, field salesteams, trade conferences and exhibitions

• Promotional items – mailing of promotional items, special offers, prizes andcoupons directly to your customers

• Trials/Samples – send trial/sample packages through mail or courier directlyto your customers or ship in bulk quantity to retail outlets

• Brochures/Catalogues – mailing of pre-published literature packages in bulkto distribution depots or directly to individual customers

money matters

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households. Thos

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electricity accoun

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tenants of

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The aim of the project is t

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and tools to get on

top of your financ

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under control. We work in

either small

groups or one to

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hear your views a

nd comments

on what we are p

roposing. For full

details please se

e the separate

document with this mailing.

We value your opini

on so please

take the chance t

o have your say.

warm home

discount schem

e

energy saving t

ips

During the cold m

onths of winter a

nd energy bills co

ntinuing to rise,

we could all do w

ith

some top tips on

how to save ener

gy and money, no

t just during the

winter but all yea

r long.

Turn it off: Try to

be aware of unnec

essary lights left

on and appliance

s left plugged in o

r on standby.

Careful in the kit

chen:

• Set your washing

machine to wash at

30°C.

• Using a bowl to w

ash up rather than

leaving the hot ta

p running.

• Don’t fill your kett

le right up every t

ime – just boil the am

ount of water you

need.

Draught exclude

rs: Why not buy some proper

draught proofing

products for

doors and window

s and fit a chimney drau

ght excluder or se

aled fire guards.

New heating con

trols: Use your co

ntrols to set your

heating and hot w

ater to come on and

off

when you need th

em, heat just the are

as of your home you wa

nt and decide how

warm you want

each area to be. Y

ou can make savi

ngs by using you

r controls more effec

tively, eg by turnin

g

down your room thermostat by

just 1 degree.

Loft insulation: W

e recommend having at lea

st

100mm of loft insulation,

so it might be worth

checking whether

you could make your

home

warmer by topping up l

evels of loft insul

ation.

Lighten your loa

d: Have you chan

ged all your light

bulbs for low-ene

rgy ones? Even t

he halogen spots

?

You can now get

LED spotlights th

at are bright

enough to replace

halogens, as we

ll as regular

energy saving bu

lbs.

We would like to pa

y tribute to Andy T

urnbull; Doreen St

eele and Cliff Nic

hols, all

being key members of th

e Waverley Housing B

oard who stepped

down this year.

In recognition of th

eir service, all thre

e directors were p

resented with a g

ift from

Chair of the Boar

d, Rita Stenhouse

. A special gift wa

s also presented

to Andy

Turnbull to commemorate an

incredible 22 yea

rs serving on the

Board.

If you might be interested

in joining the Wav

erley Housing Bo

ard yourself as a

Tenant Director, p

lease call Margaret H

ogg on 01450 364

205 for an informal chat.

Alternatively you

can email us at info@waverley

-housing.co.ukjoin the

board?

For a confidenti

al chat

give us a call o

n

0300 303 9696

or you can ema

il

[email protected]

great service

Lung cancer isn

’t what it used to

be

Lung cancer is the

most common cancer in Scot

land and, unfortu

nately it’s a

big killer. But ther

e is some good n

ews. More people than e

ver in Scotland

are surviving lung

cancer.

The simple truth is, more peop

le are surviving b

ecause treatments are

getting better and

more people are ge

tting checked ear

lier. The earlier lu

ng

cancer’s found, th

e easier it is to tre

at and the more likely

you are to surviv

e.

Want to know mo

re?

Go to www.getche

ckedearly.org or

call NHS inform o

n 0800 224488

get checked ea

rly

team work

Pearl Lauder Customer Services Assistant

Judith Anderson Customer Services

Assistant/Allocations

Debbie Kilgour Housing Officer

Lorraine Lynn Housing Assistant

Michelle Goodman Housing Officer

Lenore Suddon H

ousing Services Manager

Tanya Domingo P/T Customer Services Assistant

Gail Morrison Tenancy Sustainment Officer

Derek Grieve Financial Inclusion Officer

Available in our R

eception Area

from 10.30am till

4pm

Monday to Thurs

day

Friday 10.30am –

2.30pm

free internet acc

ess

At our offices, 51

North Bridge Str

eet, Hawick.

At busy times sessio

ns may be restricted to

a

maximum half hour session

per person at a ti

me.

To help you put a

face to a name, this

month The Housing

Team are in the

spotlight, includin

g the faces you m

ay

see at reception.

Well done to our m

any green fingere

d tenants and thei

r beautiful

gardens. We are sur

e you will agree w

hen you see the w

orthy

winners of this ye

ar’s Garden Competition o

n our website.

Winners of all of ou

r competitions can be f

ound on our webs

ite.beautifu

l gardens

We are pleased to l

et you know that w

e

have launched ou

r Waverley Housing

Facebook page –

to keep right up t

o date

about events, con

sultations, competitions

and news do visit

our page on

www.facebook.co

m/WaverleyHous

ing

and remember you c

an follow us on

Twitter too using @

WaverleyHousing

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Remember

your rent

free

weeks are

: Week beginn

ing

29th Dece

mber 2014

5th January

2015

30th March

2015

(Your acco

unt must be

in credit to

be eligible)

rent free

weeks

rent increase

consultation

the newsletter for waverley housing tenants issue 2, December 2014

Scottish Charity No. SC026231 Companies House Registration No.115066 Telephone calls may be recorded for training purposes to improve service standards or to resolve complaints.

To request a larger print version of thisdocument please call Tel: 01450 364200

A warm welcome to the latest edition of At Home and as we approachChristmas we would like to take this opportunity to wish all of you a veryMerry Christmas and a Happy New Year. As we near the end of our 25th anniversary year, we take alook back at some of the highlights as well as paying tributeto some hard working Board members who have recentlystepped down. There’s also news about how you can getinvolved yourself on our Board and if you live in or have aconnection to Burnfoot we outline how you can get involvedwith the Community Futures project. We hope you find this edition of At Home useful and rememberyou can stay in touch on a daily basis with us on Twitter andFacebook too. And don’t forget to enter our seasonalcompetition for the chance to win a luxury hamper. Season’s Greetings,

Our Customer Review Panel is a group of tenants, just like you whoare interested in finding out about the services we deliver and meetregularly to review our services. The Panel has met regularly throughout the summer months toagree and finalise our very first report on the Charter – you will havereceived a copy in the post.

If you are interested in getting involved please contact Pamela Martyn,Tenant Participation Officer [email protected]

www.waverley-housing.co.uk

Win a LuxuryHamper rudolph competition!

our address51 North Bridge Street Hawick TD9 9PXT: 01450 364200F: 01450 379966E: [email protected]

opening hoursMonday, Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday8.45am – 5pmFriday 8.45am – 3.30pm

Starting from 12th January everysecond Monday in the month,the office will remain closed tothe public until 10am to allowfor staff training.

festive opening timesWe will close on Wednesday24th December 2014 at 2pmand re-open on Monday 5thJanuary 2015 at 8.45am.In the event of an emergencyrepair during this time pleasecall 07721 889 618.(This number is for genuineemergency repairs only).

We were delighted to present Evelyn

Jackson from Hawick with this year’s

Community Star Award at our AGM.

The award recognises Evelyn’s

wonderful commitment to community

projects including The Almond Tree

Café in Hawick and her contributions

to our Customer Review Panel.

The Community Star Award is

presented every year – visit our website

for more information and to find out

how you can nominate a Waverley

neighbour for next year’s award!

Congratulations and well done Evelyn.

resident groups updateLanglee Residents Group in Galashiels are busy workingon a community house project and a newly forming groupin Glendinning/Halliburton, Galashiels is working ondeveloping a play park project. Over in Hawick, we are alsoin discussion with residents in Wilson/Fairhurst Drive andStonefield Estates.If you have an idea for your area or want to discuss a housing related mattercontact us at [email protected]

our e- newsletteris a winner too

burnfootneedsyour helpThis is a very excitingtime for Burnfoot with

the main contract for thenew community hub in the process of being

let through a full public procurement process. As aresult there is a lot to be done and BurnfootCommunity Futures are looking to recruit someadditional Directors to their Board. Do you live or work in Burnfoot or have aconnection with the area? Do you havecommercial, legal, human resources,communications or IT skills?If you do and are interested in getting involved withthe project please call Bridget Paterson on 07419326372 or email [email protected] totalk about what becoming a Director would involve.

christmas refusecollections SBC will be operatingdifferent waste and recyclingcollections during the festiveseason. For details visitwww.scotborders.gov.uk/bincollections

join us!

To get you into the festive spirit we are running aspecial competition for all our tenants this Christmas.For the chance to win a superb hamper all you haveto do is answer the following question.

You won’t miss a thing if yousign up to receive our monthlyTenants E-newsletter. All youhave to do is supply us withyour email address and mobilenumber. And even better, eachmonth all of those who havesupplied their email address willautomatically be entered into afree prize draw to win ashopping voucher.Just email us with your contactdetails and mobile number [email protected] WINNER and we’ll dothe rest. Thank you!

Can you name the 2 missing reindeer?Rudolph, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, xxxxx, Comet,Cupid, Donner and xxxxxxx

Email the answer with your name and address to [email protected] post or hand it in to us at 51 North Bridge Street, Hawick TD9 9PX.Closing date for entries is Thursday 8th January 2015 – good luck!

a shining star

Margaret RossChief Executive

Des

igne

d an

d prod

uced

Brig

ht Light M

arke

ting

From left to right PA Elaine Turnbull who has been with Waverley since it started 25 years ago alongside Chief Executive Margaret Ross,Chair Rita Stenhouse and tenant Mrs Elizabeth Kennedy from Hawick who has also been with Waverley since it was established in 1989.

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To celebrate the launch of The Hive (formerly known as Gala DayServices) we would love it if you could join us for a glass of bubblyand some cake.

This is a great opportunity to meet the team, find out more aboutthe unique service that we offer as well as meet some of our clientsand see at first hand the variety of activity sessions that we offer.

We really hope you can join us and look forward to seeing you.

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Opening hours

We are openMonday to Fridayfrom 9am - 5pm

Activity sessions

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As well as our activity sessions,The Hive is a great place to meetup and spend time with friends,listen to music and relax, playgames and have fun.

Easy to get to

The Hive is easily accessible in a centralBorders location. We are right in the heartof Galashiels, yet in a very quiet area withgood access and parking. Our spacious andmodern accommodation is well equipped andoffers our clients everything they need for avisit that is both fulfilling and enjoyable.


quality timewith friends

The team at The HiveThe Hive delivers professional and flexible respite

for adults with learning difficulties from across the

Scottish Borders. We are a small dedicated team with

over twenty years of specialist experience and offer our

clients individual attention and consistency, where we

can really get to know and trust each other.

The Hive is a friendly plac

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home amongst friends.

As an independent com

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clients

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evel of

service that is tailored ar

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dividual.

We offer a wide variety o

f activities, where clients

can learn

skills, have fun and do w

hat interests them. Our s

ervice is

fully flexible and clients h

ave the freedom to join

our sessions

as and when they like, fro

m just one or two sessio

ns up to a

full day it’s up to you.

The Hive offers a flexible programme which includes:

Arts and Crafts Room

All equipment and mate

rials are supplied and cl

ients can get

creative and enjoy differe

nt activities ranging from

painting to

paper mache, embroide

ry, quilting, knitting and t

oy making.

Music Room

We have a wide range of

musical instruments in

our

music room where clien

ts can play instruments,

move

to music or enjoy a sing

along.

Activities

We have a wide range of

leisure activities from ca

rpet bowls,

new age curling, aerobic

s, skittles, target games,

yoga, keep

fit and table tennis.

Beauty Room

Clients can enjoy pamp

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include haircare, aromath

erapy, nail care,

make-up and facials.

IT Room

With specialist software

and touch screen techn

ology,

clients can learn through

educational materials an

d one to

one guidance as well as

having

fun with interactive gam

es.

Kitchen

Take part and have fun in

the kitchen, enjoy bakin

g,

cooking to take home a

nd learn about healthy ea

ting.

together we do more


a sense of belonging

Which house are you staying in?Date of visitParty Size no. of adults

no. of childrendogs

What is the main reason for this visit to Lewis?Have you visited a Scottish Island before?yes no

If yes which ones?

QUALITY OF ACCOMMODATIONPlease rate on a scale of 1-5, 1 being poor, 5 being outstanding

Overall cleanlinessComfort of living areas

Comfort of bedroomsHeating

Lighting

Are there any features or equipment that could

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Was there anything that was not in working order?yes no

Please let us know what

Guest Feedback Form

We want you to enjoy your stay with us here at Hebridean Luxury Holidays.

Condition of furnitureKitchen equipment

Overall accommodation qualityConditions of groundsOverall maintenance/upkeep

continues overleaf

If during your stay anything is not just as you wish please

mention it to us as soon as possible and we will try our very

best to put things right.Telephone Morag on 0800 234 3271We would be grateful if you would complete as much of this

questionnaire as you have time to. Your feedback and ideas are

invaluable to us and many of our best ideas for ongoing

improvements have come from our guests.

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With an unrivalled range of 5 star self catering properties on the stunning island of Lewis to choose from,Hebridean Luxury Holidays is already well placed to o�er a real “get away from it all” break. The Hebrides areone of the last unspoilt natural spaces with the cleanest air in Europe not to mention turquoise green sea andmiles of endless white sand. It’s a paradise for the photographer and the artist with ever changing light, inspiringscenery and dramatic weather conditions.

With this in mind, the company has just announced that it can o�er painting and photography courses as part ofa package when a short break is booked in one of its contemporary lodges which feature all mod cons includingsaunas, jacuzzis and luxury kitchens.

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