Inside the May Issue

Welcome to the May 2013 issue of Dumfries & Galloway Life

 Spring is finally here and while it’s still pretty chilly out there we have plenty in the May issue of Dumfries & Galloway Life to warm the heart.

● Time Lord – the fascinating tale of our May cover star Sam Caven, the Castle Douglas master clockmaker whose trade is untouched by the modern world

● Oyez Evie! – find out why eight-year-old old Evie Cloy has plenty to shout about, after becoming Creetown’s first town crier in 51 years.

● The Young Ones – Dumfries & Galloway District Association of Young Farmers Clubs

● Kircudbright Harbour Master Peter Roberts

● Mya’s Legacy – Park-Safe Campaign and Celebration of Life Ball in memory of Mya Davidson

● Inspired By Nature – jewellery maker Jill Parker

● Viewfinder – a look at the stunning Dalry home of photographers Morag Paterson and Ted Leeming

● An Institution -  the story of Isherwood & Co, the enduring and endearing traditional family grocers which is something of an Annan institution

● Chef’s Special – the recipe for Mrs Green’s Beautiful Beetroot Cake

● Castle Showcase – find out why one of the region’s loveliest stately homes, Lochinch Castle near Stranraer, will play a key role in this year’s Spring Fling

● Out & About – see who you know in our 18 pages of Out & About

PLUS

Three great competitions to enter

● Win an overnight stay for two, with dinner, bed and breakfast, at Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel near Stranraer AND a top-of-the-range Honda CR-V from Grierson & Graham to drive for the weekend

● Win a sterling silver necklace with black onyx gemstone from Jill Parker’s Vintage Rose collection

● Win two tickets to an exclusive VIP night Scottish Beauty Salon of the Year, Jacquies Beauty in Dumfries, on May 20

 AND DON’T MISS THE SECOND EDITION OF OUR A TASTE OF DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY special magazine, celebrating the region’s fantastic food and drink. It’s free with the May issue.

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