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Bookings for Madras Lodge Anne Yokes T : 07817 328035 E : book @ qmuga . ork . uk
Social Secretary Dorothy Finlayson 4 Brunstane Road North Edinburgh EH15 2DT E : alan . finlayson @ virgin . net
Membership Secretary Sylvia Northcott 22 Waulkmill Drive , Penicuik Midlothian , EH26 8LA T : 01968-674161 E : sylvia @ thenorthcotts . net
Treasurer Anne Scagell 11 Titanian Pavillion Gardens Alloa , Clackmannanshire FK10 2UJ T : 01259-214688 E : annescagell @ virgin . net
Committee and General Communication Maureen Paterson 5 / 2 Fettes Court , Craigleith Road Edinburgh , EH4 2DL T : 0131 332 0097 E : maureenlpaterson @ gmail . com
Madras Lodge Your special retreat in Gullane In need of a relaxing break ?
Thanks to a bequest from graduate Miss Mary Cunningham White , QMU Graduates ’ Association members can enjoy a lovely break at Madras Lodge in the beautiful coastal village of Gullane , East Lothian .
Relax , enjoy the peace , and the stunning beach walks nearby .
Modest rates available : Loft ( sleeps 4 ) from £ 105 for 2 nights .
Special 3 night autumn deal from September : Loft : £ 110 .
House ( sleeps 5 ) from £ 135 .
To book , and for more information , contact : Anne Vokes E : mlbook @ qmuga . org . uk
Paul sets up podiatry clinic at Neal ' s Yard Remedies
Paul Sharples graduated with a BSc ( Hons ) Podiatry ( first class ) this summer and even before graduation , had set up his own business with home visits and clinics running from Neal ’ s Yard Remedies and Renaissance , Cairneyhill in Edinburgh .
During his degree , Paul visited many different NHS clinics and private practices , as well as securing a visit to Singapore general hospital where he gained an insight into how podiatry is developing in another country . Paul has been able to adapt new skills from this valuable experience which have helped him excel in patient care and treatment plans .
Prior to studying podiatry , Paul worked as a sports and remedial massage therapist in Australia , where he treated everyone from older adults and athletes , to people with chronic injuries . It was during this training and experience that he found his true passion for podiatry .
During each appointment Paul will provide preventative care , diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of problems affecting the
Founder of Flavourly is a hit on Dragons ’ Den
After studying Business Management at QMU , Ryan O ’ Rorke left University in 2010 to set up his own business . In the last four years , he has established several websites , got a job offer on ‘ Dragons ’ Den ’ and seen his food and drink business expand significantly .
The founder of gourmet food and beer distributor Flavourly started operating from his grandmother ’ s Edinburgh garage in August 2012 . The company has two clubs – a gourmet food and snack club , and the other , a craft beer box . Both send customers small batch products from great beer and food producers from all over the UK . Company sales have increased significantly over the last few years and Ryan is now looking to expand from his 2,000 square feet of warehouse space at Ocean Terminal , Leith .
Ryan has worked hard to develop and grow his businesses and his team has grown to 11 staff . With huge entrepreneurial flair , he
feet , ankle and lower legs . As a podiatrist his specialist skills focus on tending infections , ailments , defects and injuries of the foot and lower leg , as well as treating foot and nail conditions related to other major health disorders such as diabetes . Paul will also provide preventative care and advice on improving mobility , independence and the quality of life for each of his patients . From these assessments , he can prescribe a variety of ' off the shelf ' foot orthoses ( insoles ).
In the year ahead , Paul will undertake further training in the use of ankle mobilisation techniques on the foot and ankle , which should be particularly helpful to people suffering from arthritis . He also hopes to undertake courses in acupuncture , laser treatments for corn removal and dry needling for verruca treatments .
Keep up-to-date with Paul ’ s business at : facebook . com / paulsharplespodiatry ❒
is never one to miss an opportunity , and in a recent appearance on Dragons ’ Den , Ryan received a surprise job offer from Kelly Hoppen and agreed an investment deal with Peter Jones and Piers Linney . However , on looking at the fine print he later declined their financial offer and the company remains under his majority control .
The month before the filming of ‘ Dragons ’ Den ’, Flavourly exceeded its £ 116,000 funding target on Angels Den in less than 24 hours , making it the fastest-ever equity crowdfunded project in the UK at that time .
Ryan has plans for television commercials , insert swaps with Amazon and advertisements through Facebook and Google . The aim is to double or even treble Flavourly ’ s current customer base , which has already expanded rapidly since he started the business three years ago .
Each month , Flavourly subscribers receive a selection of eight beers sourced from across 1,000 UK microbreweries . The company ’ s flavour boxes contain a range of eight to 12 artisan food products . The business has already generated about £ 1m in sales , and is on course to hit turnover of £ 1.1m this year , with a predicted rise to £ 5m in 2016 .
Ryan aims to expand into Europe before an eventual trade sale of Flavourly , which he hopes to complete within the next three years . ❒
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