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Newsletter Issue 24 |
September 2011 |
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Win an Exclusive Trip to Edinburgh!
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Fish Out of Water, the bespoke tour, event and
destination management company, in association with Debrett's, is offering a chance to win an exclusive trip to Edinburgh.
You could win two first class return tickets on the Caledonian Sleeper from London to Edinburgh. You will have two nights B&B accommodation in the 4-star Radisson Blu Hotel on Edinburgh's Royal Mile.
You will also win a year's subscription to Scottish Field magazine and an 'insider's tour' of Edinburgh by Fish Out of Water.
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Bespoke Travel with Fish Out of Water
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Fish Out of Water specialises in business and leisure travel to Scotland.
Whatever your requirements, they will utilise their expertise and local knowledge to introduce you to the best that Scotland can offer – from fishing trips and mountain biking to guided tours of Scotland's architectural gems, finest castles and historic houses.
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Fine Foods |
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It's harvest time and September is a gourmet's delight All over the UK farmers' markets are groaning with fresh produce, and food festivals are promoting the best of local delicacies.
Whether your passion is for cheese, oysters or organic fare, you'll find an extensive selection of food festivals in our Season listing, both in the UK and further afield.
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New Starts in September
The summer holidays are nearly over, and we're looking forward to an action-packed autumn.
The kids are going back to school and we have loads of advice about helping your children adjust, school-gate etiquette and home-school relations.
We're also taking the opportunity in September to promote the old-fashioned stylishness of the handwritten letter. We're all increasingly addicted to modern gadgets, but there are occasions when handwriting is the only way to go.
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Back to School |
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It's a big day in the life of every family when your child starts school, and we have plenty of advice about preparing your child in advance, instilling positive feelings in your child and knowing when to let go.
We also explore the parent-school relationship, and ways in which you can contribute to your child's experience, from prompt filling-in of forms and attendance at school events, to helping with fund-raising or joining the PTA.
With a new term starting you'll be spending plenty of time at the school-gate, so have a look at our etiquette guide. If you resist gossiping about other mums, boasting about your child's achievements, showing off, moaning about the teachers, or excluding parents from your group your school-gate experience will be greatly enhanced.
Finally, if the worst happens and you have to deal with bullying, we have a guide that will identify telltale signs and will advise you how to handle the situation both in relation to your child and the school.
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The Art of Handwriting |
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Handwriting is increasingly being marginalised by people's dependence on mobiles, pdas and computers. But there are occasions when the anonymity of a typewritten letter really won't do.
Try and use handwriting when when extending an informal invitation, when thanking a host for hospitality, when congratulating someone or wishing them well.
Thank you letters are always better than emails and texts, they communicate both care and deliberation. Finally, letters of condolence are absolutely de rigueur.
If you're taking the trouble to handwrite a letter, choose your stationery with care. See our advice on writing paper, envelopes and corresponence cards.
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