HBW Members
Welcome to our members page. Here you will find all members currently in the Highland Business Women. Why not meet the team to see our Board Members.
Jess.atkinson@macdonald-hotels.co.ukJess Atkinson
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts
Regional Director of Sales
- Individual Member
07557418557
My Bio
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lbeaton1@uk.ey.comLisa Beaton
Ernst & Young LLP
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lindabirnie@thinkingspace.scotLinda Birnie
Thinking Space
Clinical Hypnotherapist, Motivation Therapist & Coach, Trainer, Laughter Yoga Leader
lindabirnie@thinkingspace.scot- Individual Member
07936020795
My Bio
Linda established Thinking Space to add value to businesses, organisations and individuals by offering bespoke learning, development and coaching opportunities designed to suit specific requirements. Linda is a trainer in Scotland’s Mental Health First Aid, First Aid, and Moving and Handling. Linda is also a certified Laughter Yoga Leader, a NLP (neuro linguistic programming) Master Practitioner, and a Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist, and designs and delivers individual coaching and hypnotherapy sessions. Linda is passionate about creative and imaginative learning techniques to engage learners and can offer a range of training covering such areas as Mental Health Awareness, Practical Mindfulness, Equality and Diversity, Moving and Handling for Everyone, Basic First Aid, and Managing Emotions and Planning for The Goals You Want, as well as Laughter Blaster sessions. Linda is an experienced senior manager with a background in supporting vulnerable people in education, health and social care settings. Training and coaching are available virtually via Zoom, and when Covid-19 restrictions allow, from a base in City Centre Inverness.
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- patricia@aeternumshop.com
Patricia Bloczynski
Aeternum
Owner
07531116154
My Bio
patricia_bloczynski
jacky@mandjbloomfield.comJacky Bloomfield
M&J Bloomfield
Partner
- Individual Member
0333 012 4176 or 07885298303
https://www.mandjbloomfield.com
https://www.facebook.com/MarkandJackyBloomfield
My Bio
Freelance photographers, specialising in wildlife and nature. We run tailor-made safaris and training, alongside this we also take on commissioned work both commercial and domestic. We can help you get the best from your photography, whether it is improving your photographic knowledge or help with a specific project. Picture library services, an extensive image database suitable for a variety of uses, at reasonable rates.
jacky_bloomfield
- enquiries@theexecutorshelper.co.uk
07786123323
My Bio
I've been self-employed most of my career, always doing something I enjoy whether it's designing stained glass, lambing or lorry driving. Job satisfaction is guaranteed if I'm doing something meaningful and useful, particularly if I can make a positive difference for someone else. I started The Executor's Helper at the beginning of lockdown 2020 with this ethos in mind. I help people when they’re overwhelmed by life and possessions. Often it's following a bereavement when people realise how hard it can be to cope with all the practicalities of what needs to be done, while also dealing with their own grief and shock. I do everything that's required, arrange what needs to be arranged. I'm like an extra friend who just gets on with things. I make order out of chaos when you don't know where to start. I'm a problem-solver and trouble-shooter. I get things done.
muirne_buchanan
- rhodamcameron1@gmail.com
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My Bio
Wellbeing, mindset & performance coach for CEOs, directors & professionals. | Leadership Skills | Health & Lifestyle | Confidence | Self Belief. | Get your mind in shape & your business, wealth & health will thrive.
rhoda_cameron
memberships@hbw.scotGemma Campbell
Scottish Land Commission
Good Practice Manager
- Membership Coordinator
- Individual Member
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My Bio
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- hilary.cartwright@hotmail.com
Hilary Cartwright
Hilary Cartwright
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- lorraine@rippleeffectmarketing.co.uk
Lorraine Chisholm
Ripple Effect Marketing
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lorraine_chisholm
- yvonne@highlandtourism.org
Yvonne Crook
Highland Tourism CIC
Manager
07718584245
My Bio
yvonne_crook
- isla@ricruden.net
Isla Cruden
R & I Cruden
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isla_cruden
- aleksandra.czech.87@gmail.com
Aleksandra Czech-Seklecka
Vanfill Ltd
Director
- Board member
- Individual Member
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aleksandra_czech
fiona.dalgetty@feisrois.orgFiona Dalgetty
Fèis Rois
Chief Executive
- Small Corporate Member
07971 826 745
https://www.facebook.com/fiona.dalgettyarts
https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionadalgetty?originalSubdomain=uk
My Bio
Fiona is a former Fèis Rois participant who returned home to Ross-shire to take up the post of Chief Executive of Fèis Rois in April 2009. Fiona graduated MA (Hons) Celtic Studies from the University of Edinburgh before going onto build a career in the arts in Scotland. Named in the 2018 BBC Radio 4 Woman’s Hour Power List, which recognised the top 40 most successful women having an impact on the music we are all listening to, and inducted by the Saltire Society as one of ten Outstanding Women in Scotland in 2019, Fiona has ensured that Fèis Rois is recognised as one of Scotland’s leading arts organisations. In her 10+ years at Fèis Rois, Fiona has grown the organisation to have an international reach whilst ensuring its roots are very firmly planted in Ross-Shire.
fiona_dalgetty
design@printhighland.co.ukJane Douglas
Highland Print & Design
Office Manager & Graphic Designer
- Small Corporate Member
07979008038
My Bio
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- eilidh@dywich.co.uk
Eilidh Edgar
Developing Young Workforce
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eilidh_edgar
- rebeccafield09@gmail.com
Rebecca Field
Scot Mountain Holidays
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- heatherfraser777@btinternet.com
Heather Fraser
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- romagibb@personcentredsolutionsltd.com
Roma Gibb
Person Centred Solutions Ltd
Owner
07834672500
My Bio
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- Alex.gilchrist@homelesstrust.org.uk
Alex Gilchrist
Gateway (Highland Homeless Trust)
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- mail@moutaincafe-aviemore.co.uk
Kirsten Gilmour
Mountain Cafe Aviemore
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emma.glass@orioneng.comEmma Glass
Orion Group
Proposals & Contracts Administrator
- President
- Individual Member
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My Bio
Established in Scotland in 1987, Orion Group has achieved consistent growth over the ensuing years and is now an international leader in the provision of personnel to a number of industry sectors.
emma_glass
info@planitscotland.comCecilia Grigor
Planit Scotland
Managing Director
- Small Corporate Member
07835120739
https://www.facebook.com/Planitscotland/
https://twitter.com/PlanitScotland
My Bio
So, you want to know more about Planit Scotland – gosh, where do I begin?! When I first started Planit Scotland in 2014, it was quite a different business to the one it is today. We started out in an office, providing outsourced PA and business services to SMEs in the Highlands of Scotland. However, fast forward a number of years, throw in a global pandemic and voila – you’ll find an award-winning team of marketing, communications and online advertising specialists that helps 70+ clients across the UK and Europe achieve incredible results for their businesses. We don’t want our clients to think of us as external contractors; but rather as an extension of their internal team. We bring the insight of a marketing director, the flair of a great designer, the skills of a digital department, and the organisational genius of a top-flight PA. And that’s just the beginning… With more than 30 years of experience between us, we can help support you and your business with: Business Development Copywriting Design & Print Email Marketing Event Management General Admin Marketing Review and Strategy Development Online Ads PR & Media Relations SEO and Online Visibility Social Media Ads Social Media Content Marketing Website Design and Update I like to think of myself as a blue sky thinker, passionate about the team I work with and eager to find solutions for our clients. Having started my career in hospitality, it had always been drilled into me that you don’t get a second chance to make a first impression. Following this mantra, I entered into my own business with the determination to alway make an opportunity count. Striving to deliver the best service, solutions and work to for clients, I rolled up my sleeves and got right in the thick of it and as a result my team and I have created an environment of high performance and productivity – and when people are productive and produce good work, they take more pride in what they do. Over the years Planit Scotland has grown organically, attracting the brightest and most creative minds to join our team and make it what it is today – but one thing that hasn’t changed and that is our commitment to making a great first impression and ensuring we make each opportunity count! Outside of the Planit bubble, I am mum to a handsome boy and two adorable pups. Together we explore the breathtaking Highlands and adventure to far away shores, living life to the fullest and making incredible memories.
cecilia_planit
- nina.gritter@saffrey.com
Nina Gritter
Saffery Champness
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nina_gritter
- yvette@dolphinspirit.co.uk
Yvette Hogan
Dolphin Spirit
Managing Director
07544800620
My Bio
yvette_hogan
- clare@will-to-win.co.uk
07765056440
My Bio
I work alongside the Proctor Gallagher Institute and help Individuals, CEO's and Businesses drive business performance by connecting the dots of success and their No.1 assets, their people. You have it in you to deliver true and meaningful results for you, your business and your team. I focus on teaching practical processes of positive change, driven by Worthy Goals that inspire and deeply motivate. Through this process, I believe all businesses and people can Unlock their True Potential.
clare_humphreys
- kim.hunter@hrdept.co.uk
07435 284844
My Bio
The HR Dept - Highlands works closely with the SME sector offering outsourced HR services, supporting local businesses to thrive and achieve great success
kim_hunter
- jordanabcoaching@gmail.com
Beth Jordan
A B Coaching
Director
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- karen@kabservices.co.uk
07765651075
My Bio
I started up my own accountancy business in October 2020, during a global pandemic, having previously been in a Finance Director role at Sabhal Mor Ostaig, the Gaelic College on Skye. Kennedy Accountancy is based in Ardelve, near Dornie, and my main focus is serving my community by helping its small business owners thrive and create sustainable growth, using tech and digital accountancy solutions as much as possible. I am passionate about the economy of the Highlands and Islands and doing my bit to help drive that. I am a qualified Chartered Accountant and offer a range of services to my clients, including bookkeeping, compliance accounts work, one-off projects, business forecast and planning. Away from work I spend my time with my 2 little boys, Willie and Archie and my husband Graham. You can also usually find me out running, walking or watching shinty on a Saturday!
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leigh-ann@theoxygenworks.comLeigh-Ann Little
Oxygen Works
Chief Executive Officer
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pamela@tuminds.comPamela Looper
Tuminds
Project Director
- Individual Member
07810082040
My Bio
pamela_looper
- anna.macbeath@rbs.co.uk
Anna MacBeath
RBS
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anna_macbeath
mairi.macdonald@rbs.co.ukMairi Macdonald
Royal Bank of Scotland
Business Growth Enabler
- Large Corporate Member
077796958905
My Bio
Highly personable, adaptable and bilingual senior manager with a background in marketing and communications, event management and business development.
mairi_macdonald
- eileenmacdonald@sleepnanny.co.uk
Eileen Macdonald
Sleep Nanny Consultant
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My Bio
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jennifer@strathcomms.co.ukJennifer Macdonald-Nethercott
Strath Communications
Owner and Chartered Marketer
- Individual Member
07738 966588
My Bio
Are you struggling to find the time to market your business and when you do, you don’t know where to start? Would you like to have clear direction with your marketing that will deliver on your business objectives? Or you know that having a marketing plan in place will deliver, you just don’t know where to start with it and have tried some Facebook posts but these haven’t quite worked. If this sounds familiar, then you need to work with me to deliver your marketing for your business. I will get to know your business and your customers and the objectives you need to achieve to build your business. This will include developing your ideal customer, creating your marketing strategy and building a marketing plan. I will then implement your marketing plan for you, creating campaigns across the channels that will work to get in front of your ideal customer from your website to social media, PR to print. I use a marketing planning process that works and ensures that your marketing stays on track for the year with clear objectives to measure and review. Included with the done for you marketing service you will get: Marketing strategy for the year Quarterly outline of key campaigns Detailed quarterly plans including content ideas Monthly reports showing key results Arrange a meeting about how we can work together. I have been in marketing for years, 22 in fact! And have worked in diverse industries from food and drink, tourism and hospitality, to the automotive sector. Each one has brought more experiences on which to draw from and bring to your business. With all of this experience I will create and implement a marketing strategy and plan that reflects your brand and how you want your business to be viewed by your customers. I invest in my training and CDP to be a Chartered Marketer, like a Chartered Accountant but more fun!
jennifer_macdonaldnethercott
- mary.macfarlane@sjpp.co.uk
07479933299
My Bio
I am passionate about helping my clients plan and build confidence about their financial future. Taking time to understand my clients’ needs, dreams and aspirations, I add value by helping them plan for the future; offering flexible and adaptable solutions to clients so that when something unexpected happens, throwing their financial plans off course, I am there to help them find a solution. I am an Associate Partner Practice of St. James’s Place Wealth Management. 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 ‘St. James’s Place Partnership’ and the titles ‘Partner’ and ‘Partner Practice’ are marketing terms used to describe St. James’s Place representatives. SJP Approved 02/06/2023
mary_macfarlane
- info@hbw.scot
Sarah Mackay
Cairn Housing Association
Business Improvement Assistant
- Comms and Marketing
07955281446
My Bio
sarah_mackay
- alex@homesweethomemoves.co.uk
Alexandra MacKenzie
Home Sweet Home Estate Agents and Mortgage Services
Owner
07956389387
My Bio
alexandra_mackenzie
marie.mackintosh@hient.co.ukMarie Mackintosh
HIE
State Aid Manager
- Large Corporate Member
- Individual Member
07751 051371
My Bio
I am the Immediate Past President of HBW and was proud to lead the organisation into our 25th anniversary year in 2020 and accept the Association of Scottish Business Women's Best Affiliated Group Award in September 2019 and bring it back to the Highlands for the second time. I will continue to support Mairi MacDonald, Donna Smith and the rest of the Board to continue to grow and support our membership for the next 25 years! My day job is State Aid Manager with Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) the Government's economic development agency for the north and west of Scotland. Although my current role is to provide technical advice and training to HIE staff, my 40-year career has been in developing businesses, community capacity building, rural and urban regeneration . I have been a member of Highland Business Women for 15+ years and I'm a strong supporter of women entrepreneurship. I have a lot of contacts and connections throughout the Highlands and Scotland and I am happy to help other HBW Members by signposting to sources of support.
marie_mackintosh
- shamrockmac3@gmail.com
Donna MacLaren
Shamrock Mac Bookkeeping Services
Owner
07538525348
My Bio
donna_maclaren
- mhari@cromartyfirthservices.com
Mhari Macphee
Cromarty Firth Marine Services
Manager
07729218611
My Bio
mhari_macphee
- amy.macrae@alerthealth.co.uk
Amy MacRae
Alert Health
Managing Director
- Individual Member
01463 710 441
My Bio
Alert Health is an independent occupational health service provider. Our company's aim is to connect business decision makers to worker health by providing expert clinical interpretation and advice. Our team of clinicians and administrators deliver the following services at our Inverness clinic or at a client's site: fitness for task/ industry/ location medicals; client site or clinic based health surveillance assessments; management referrals/ reports for sickness absence or managing medical conditions at work; vaccinations for travel or work purposes, drug and alcohol testing.
amy_macrae
karrie@karriemarshall.comKarrie Marshall
Laughing Geese Ltd
Founding Director
- Individual Member
074940297510
My Bio
Karrie is a published author and international speaker. Her background in care management, lecturing and staff consultancy underpin her passion for strengthening the best in health and social care. She is the founding director of Creativity In Care community interest company and received an outstanding achievement award for her services to the third sector. Karrie’s work has been recognised at government level for tackling health inequalities. She now facilitates compassionate staff support programs to enhance personal and professional wellbeing and effectiveness.
karrie_marshall
- jill_mc@live.com
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My Bio
Jill is co-founder of Lovely Mama, a sustainable self-care brand for women, founded in 2019. As well as overseeing the business management of Lovely Mama, Jill is also a Small Business Mentor and Strategy Advisor on building sucessful teams, campaigns and projects.
jill_mcalpine
- zoe@womenswell-ness.co.uk
07767460666
My Bio
I am a Fertility & Menopause Therapist - I help women on their hormonal journeys to Motherhood & beyond. As a Holistic Fertility Therapist I have helped many women to achieve their goal of becoming a mum! My Womens Health Practitioner training helps women to navigate through the journey of the Menopause. Womens Well-Ness therapy is personal and is full of real life practical tools to help you achieve your goals!
zoe_mcglinn
- vicki@framekennedy.co.uk
07969400503
My Bio
vicki_miller
- tracey@kingsmillsgroup.com
Tracey Milton
Kingsmills Hotel
Sales Manager
- Individual Member
+441463237166
My Bio
tracey_milton
- emma@erisbusiness.co.uk
Emma Mitchell
Eris Business Services
Owner
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My Bio
emma_mitchell
hello@kirstym.comKirsty Montgomery
Kirsty M Design
Owner/Designer
- Individual Member
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https://www.instagram.com/kirstymdesign
https://www.pinterest.com/kirstymdesign
My Bio
I am a website designer and Squarespace specialist determined to build you a website you are confident maintaining yourself. My goal is not only to create a beautiful and functional website that reflects your business, but also to empower you to take charge of your site by giving you the tools to continue to grow online. When I handover a website my hope is that you feel able to jump in and start creating content to help your business get found online. After all, what’s the point in having a website if you don’t have a clue how to use it? I want you to walk away from our time together with a strategic website that reflects your business, that connects with your ideal customer and, ultimately, helps to grow their business.
kirsty_montgomery
- erica@interior35.com
Erica Morrison
Interior 35
Owner
07979017721
My Bio
erica_morrison
info@chanonrypayroll.co.ukHayley Mudge
Chanonry Payroll Solutions
Business Owner
- Individual Member
07734322909
My Bio
I've been working in payroll for the last 17 years, since March 2003, working in industry, oil & gas sector and payroll bureau. I've worked on payrolls from 1 employee up to over 8000 employees. Running payroll and supporting payroll within businesses from 1 to 250 employees is where I can really help you to reduce your costs and provide the flexibility you need to run a successful business. I'm also a Full member of the CIPP (Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals) and attend their training and seminars.
hayley_mudge
pamela@personalmeaningcounselling.co.ukPamela Muir
Personal Meaning Counselling
Owner
- Individual Member
07902332652
My Bio
Person-centred counsellor based in Nairn offering face to face, telephone and video counselling to individuals. Specialist in grief, loss and trauma. I am also Deputy Manager of Nairn Citizens Advice Bureau, volunteer bereavement counsellor at Cruse Scotland and volunteer Leadership Team member at Highland Yoga Studio.
pamela_muir
emma@behindthescenesva.co.ukEmma Mulraine
Behind the Scenes VA Ltd
Director
- Individual Member
01463 236229
https://www.facebook.com/behindthescenesvirtualassistant
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/emmamulraine
My Bio
An Inverness based Virtual Assistant service focussing on the provision of finance support, but also offering a wide range of PA/EA, holiday let & remote office solutions to individuals, the self-employed & SMEs across the Scottish Highlands and beyond. As a single mum of 2 boys, I established BTSVA in 2018 with the aim of providing a quality and affordable support service to fellow Highland businesses. As the team has grown, so have our range of services – reach out to see how we can help you to do less, while achieving more.
emma_mulraine
sarah.newman@digbybrown.co.ukSarah Newman
Digby Brown
Solicitor
- Small Corporate Member
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sarah_newman
- nperks@redstartuk.com
07789878431
My Bio
Natalie has over 20 years Human Resource Management and learning and development experience, the majority of which were whilst operating at Management Board level. She has extensive experience in employment law, strategic HR planning, HR auditing as well as the provision of practical and pragmatic HR management, support and advice. She has delivered many seminars and training programmes in HR and leadership related subjects. She has a business degree and is member of the CIPD.
natalie_perks
- kpriceart1@gmail.com
07840146230
My Bio
I have only added part of me to my profile picture because I think my artwork is of more visual importance than my old face! I am a needle felting artist - this basically means that I create my artwork from wool. I have grown my business over the past 9 years and now successfully sell a printed range of products to shops within the Uk and abroad, as well as online and from my own shop in Drumnadrochit. I can also supply artwork, lampshades and table ware to restuarants, hotels and other businesses. In April 2023 I have opened Drum Fsrm Gallery and Gift Shop. This is not only my shop, workspace and Gallery but also a place for local artists and makers to showcase their talent.
karen_price
- info@avrilstravels.co.uk
Avril Service
Avril's Travels
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nix@theshaws.eu.comNix Shaw
Meallmore Ltd
Group Head of Recruitment
- Individual Member
07905171043
My Bio
A little bit about me; I am an enthusiastic outdoor swimmer, loving nothing more than breaking the ice to jump in the water. I enjoy sharing my passion about all things relating to the outdoors, hygge and practicing gratitude by writing creatively. I'm married to a teacher and we share our home with our rescue cat, Smokey. Workwise, I'm a seasoned HR professional, more recently specialising in talent acquisition and employer brand. Feel free to talk to me about all things in those fields.
nix_shaw
karen261282@hotmail.comKaren Simpson
My Primary Tutor and My Secondary Tutor
Business Owner and Lead Tutor
karen@myprimarytutoronline.com- Individual Member
07919532071
My Bio
We are a team of primary and secondary teachers with a wide range of knowledge and educational experience. We offer private, 1:1 or small group tuition online, in a range of subjects for pupils in P1 to S6.
karen_simpson
donna.smith@thystle.co.ukDonna Smith
Thystle Ltd
Director
- Past President
- Individual Member
07786918215
My Bio
I run my own business consultancy company, Thystle Ltd, which is all about helping SMEs improve their working processes and find the right systems and software to support their business day to day. The approach I take is always tailored to the business I am working with and I work flexibly to find the best solution for that particular business. All of my work starts with a free consultation to see if and how I might be able to help.
donna_smith
- ejstokes@yahoo.co.uk
07540276150
My Bio
Mikeysline is a Highland mental health awareness/support and suicide prevention charity. We offer support from early intervention to those struggling with their thoughts and feelings, deterioration in mental health, in emotional distress and/or at risk of self-harm and suicide. As well as providing direct support through our text based support service and face to face in the Hive, we have a young person's service. We operate 365 days a year and do all that we can to raise awareness about mental health issues and break down the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide.
emily_stokes
busmanager@thehighlandersmuseum.comIris Thompson-Burton
The Highlanders Museum
Business Manager
- Individual Member
07710103462
My Bio
iris_thompsonburton
- jenna.thomson@macandmac.co.uk
Jenna Thomson
Macleod & MacCallum
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jenna_thomson
aine@deepminer.co.ukÁine Ui Ghiollagáin
Deep Miner
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info@alisonwhitephotography.co.ukAlison White
Alison White Photography
Owner
- Individual Member
07517 214364
My Bio
Photographer with 10 years' experience covering events, PR, news, architecture and personal branding. So if you are rebranding or have something you want to shout about, then please get in touch and I can help show the public the very best of what you can provide.
alison_white
- oldshoremore.retreats@mail.com
Angela Whitlock-Johnson
Oldshoremore Retreats
Owner
07787967997
My Bio
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