VIP's:
"Scottish Thistle Awards" by Cathy Agnew, Chairman of GCAT
"Agricultural Contracting" by Mark Bowran of MB Contracting

The CatStrand:
The CatStrand Arts and Visitor Centre in New Galloway has got through to the finals in the Scottish Thistle Awards, in the innovation category.  Cathy Agnew, Chairman of Glenkins Community and Arts Trust (GCAT) which runs The CatStrand is delighted to share their journey and vision with Thrive. (www.catstrand.com)

MB Contracting:
Mark Bowran's company has been featured in Scottish Farmer as an excellent source of ad hoc support or outsourced consultancy for farmers. His firm employs four full time staff as well as freelancers to lend expertise on a contractual basis to farmers in the region.  Mark's background in agriculture has made him acutely aware of the many farming challenges and the services MG Contracting provide fill many of the gaps without the ongoing financial burden of retaining full time staff for farmers and estate managers.  Mark shares his story with Thrive. (www.markbowrancontracting.co.uk)

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