A VERY PAMPERED CHRISTMAS 

Looking for a personalised gift for that special someone? Pamper yourself or indulge your friends and loved ones this Christmas with a special gift from one of our locally established businesses offering a range of diverse products and ideas to suit your needs.   

Check out some of the ideas below or look on our website www.cdba.org.uk 

Todd Therapeutics - Anne Todd

Anne offers holistic treatments including Swedish Massage & Indian Head Massage over 40 or 75 minute sessions available locally or in the specially designed treatment rooms at Allan’s Pharmacy, 168 Portobello High Street. Sessions are available at times to suit and gift vouchers are available for those wanting to give something a little different to loved ones this Christmas. For more information contact Ann on 07980 941 987, Allan’s Pharmacy on 0131 669 3100 or alternatively e-mail anne@toddanne7.wanadoo.co.uk  

4 Seasons – Eileen Crease

Make someone feel extra special this Christmas by sending them some beautiful flowers from 4 Seasons. 4 Seasons can cater to your every need, providing exceptional hand tied bouquets and arrangements for any occasion including any Christmas Gift ideas and Winter Wreaths. Contact Eileen on 07986 299 162 to discuss your requirements.

Swan Pamper Parties – Sandra Swaney

Christmas shopping can be hard work - why not recover by getting the girls round to receive beauty treatments whilst enjoying the company of close family and friends. It’s very simple and stress free, each guest will be treated individually in a separate room, whilst the rest of the party catch up and have fun. For more information contact Sandra on 07752 250 920 or visit her website at www.swanpamperparties.co.uk  

Christie Crafts – Doreen O’Donnell

If you’re looking for individually tailored card designs for friends and loved ones this Christmas, look no further than Christie Crafts. Doreen creates unique hand-designed greetings cards and special event stationary for every occasion including Weddings, Birthdays, New Arrivals and of course the Festive Season. For more information or to discuss your requirements contact Doreen on 07903 508 719 

Dynamic Place Final

CBIP are pleased to announce that they have been short listed for the final of the Dynamic Place Awards 2005. The Awards, now in their fifth year, celebrate excellence in place making and innovation in Scotland. The winners for the 2005 contest will be announced at a ceremony at Ratho Adventure Centre, near Edinburgh, on November 24. Good luck to the team and watch this space for more news…... 

New Team Member at CBIP 

CBIP is delighted to welcome Maureen Munro who joined the team in September as a Business Adviser. Prior to CBIP, Maureen ran her own consultancy business and worked as Marketing Manager for Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience which will greatly benefit the project. 

As well as assisting local individuals with their business development requirements, Maureen will focus on developing local Social Enterprises and provide advice and support for sustaining community groups.  As part of this Maureen will deliver an upskilling course on Marketing for Projects and Social Enterprises on 31^st October at Capacity Building Project.  

FREE Upskilling for Business Success

Craigmillar Business Incubator Project offers a series of FREE workshops for new, young, existing and growing businesses.  The courses aim to widen your business knowledge and help you run your business more effectively.  The courses are open to any business, project or resident in the Greater Craigmillar area and will be held at Castlebrae Business Centre, Peffer Place, Edinburgh (unless otherwise stated). 

There are currently no up-skilling courses available at the moment.

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