"Welcome to the September newsletter and the eve of Peterhead Seafood Festival this Saturday. This year we reintroduce the event on the back of the monthly Producers' Market, but with some significant additions to the normal market. The Festival, as always, will centre on and showcase local seafood produce, but it will be an event for the whole family, between 10am and 3pm, with various attractions, to bring crowds once again to the town centre. Sponsors this year are PPA, NESFO and Event Scotland, assisting us to put on a quality event.
It is a day looked forward to by many, it also marks the start of Food & Drink fortnight, so we'd encourage you to make the most out of the anticipated additional footfall to the town centre."
John Pascoe
Chair
Rediscover Peterhead
Concerns on rising Energy costs, is it
Time For A Second Opinion?
We contacted Michael Dogan at eyebright about the article. Michael said, “I offer a free review for every BID member and it starts with a conversation and data analysis. Over the past month we’ve provided free reviews to single and multi-site organisations, completely free of charge. Especially at this uncertain time when decision makers are frustrated and possibly worried, it’s good to have someone to talk to within the energy industry and we’ll always strive to find a solution that meets expectations.”
Michael is available to answer any questions you have. You can click the link to book a free, no obligation consultation online now. Alternatively, speak to Michael on 0141 530 4152 or email m.dogan@eyebrightutilities.co.uk to get his opinion on your utility (energy, water, broadband or chip and pin) services.
If you are currently tided into a contract, we would encourage you to take time to make contact with Michael at eyebright, as we all know every saving is important to us all.
Renewal
By now all our BID members should have received a copy of our Business Plan along with your voting paper. Votes must be returned to CIVICA no later than 5pm on Thursday 29 September for your vote to count.
Questions around the Ballot:
Q) If I don’t return my Ballot Paper, will this be registered as a yes vote?
A) NO - Ballot papers not returned will not be counted.
Q) As the landlord I should have the right to vote.
A) The landlord only has the right to vote if the premisses is vacant.
If you are unsure of any aspect of the Business Plan, please contact Linda, Rediscover Peterhead Manager.
Anti-Social Behaviour
We would urge any of our business owners to contact Police Scotland on 101, to report any anti-social issues no matter how small.
Shop Watch Radios
Mick the Safer Community Warden has spoken to a few of you around the new ‘Shop Watch Radios’. I am currently in talks with the supplier about how best we at Rediscover Peterhead can support this initiative. I will be contacting you all very shortly. In the meantime if you wish to get more information please contact Linda ( Rediscover Peterhead Manager) via email or telephone.
Art Project – Update
Read about 'Bottlenosed Bubbles' by local Rebekah Middleton, located outside Begg Shoes on Queen Street, Peterhead.
Chapel Street will be closed during the event, all businesses on this street have previously been informed. Other streets that will be closed – Marischal Street and Thistle St – Drummers corner.
Changes to Buses
There will be a change in the bus route during the day of the event. The bus will stop at Back Street. Notices will be displayed on the buses to advise.
Sponsors
We are grateful to Peterhead Port Authority, and NESFO (North East Of Scotland Fishermen's Organisation Ltd) and Event Scotland for their sponsorship towards the event.
Food & Drink Fortnight (2-16 Sep 2022)
Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight is an annual opportunity for food and drink enthusiasts, retailers, hospitality businesses, regional food groups, ambassadors and producers to champion the vibrant and innovative food and drink sector.
How to get involved:
Their toolkit offers some initial ideas for how to get involved in this year’s campaign. You will also find some sample assets that show how you can support the campaign across social media. You can get in touch with the Scotland Food & Drink team onfortnight@foodanddrink.scot if you have anything you want them to promote across their channels.
