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Editor’s
Letter
We’ve quite an eclectic treat in store
for you this edition! Whether you’re
looking for some top fashion tips
(Page 8), interested in what’s on this spring
(from Page 18), or after business inspiration
(from Page 35), we have it covered this March
and April.
We are delighted to welcome a brand
new writer onboard, Joanna Moorhead,
who interview’s West End wine expert Tom
Cannavan in the first of her interview series
on Page 22. Who better to advise you on
local eateries and diners than an expert who
lives in the area? I’m looking forward to trying
out Brett on Great Western Road in particular.
The spotlight is on the local arts scene
this spring too. Scottish author, Emily Ilett,
is an award-winning children’s book writer
with important topics to explore in her
debut novel The Girl Who Lost Her Shadow.
Waterstones Byres Road is offering a special
discount to Westender readers who purchase
the book by the end of April on Page 28. And
artist Norman Mathieson’s work is highlighted
by writer, Nicola Maule, on Page 32. With a
new exhibition on this March at Mansfield
Park Gallery on Hyndland Road, it’s a great
opportunity to view Norman’s Awaji Drawing
series: especially as he now lives on the small
Japanese island and rarely ventures back to
Scottish shores. A rare chance indeed.
As a local business owner, I’m always
intrigued by other’s start up stories and how
they’ve surmounted the inevitable issues that
arise. Westender writer, Susan Robertson,
speaks to Lynn Gilfillan of new boutique
Amaryllis West End and Scott Craig of
ParkHaus Interiors to discover that, for them,
collaboration with like-minded creatives
is key. Read their take on creative interior
business collabs on Page 40.
So how do I stay motivated? By constantly
challenging myself. I’ve recently joined a local
networking group that works by referring
business within the group and meets weekly.
I’ve also been working with Javier Peralta of
ActionCOACH to learn what I should have
known from day one of setting up a business
12 years ago. Oh well, better late than never!
And that’s just it sometimes. Determination
and perseverance… and a passion for what
you do. Speak to you all soon, it’s what it’s all
about for me.
Suzanne Martin