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Perthshire Social Enterprise Aims To Feed 100,000 People This Year



A Perthshire farmer feeding families in need with surplus deer is aiming to reach 100,000 people this year, after receiving support from Business Gateway.


Helen Stewart set up Fair Feast after taking over her family's farm near Pitlochry, home to protected moorland that needed regular deer culling to protect the fragile habitat. Rather than see the venison go to waste, she saw an opportunity to turn it into meals for families who needed them.


Fair Feast built a network of food banks across rural Scotland to distribute its venison. With support from food banks, deer managers and the public, the business scaled up operations, leading to the opening of what is believed to be the world's first social enterprise butcher's shop, on Pitlochry's high street earlier this year. Every sale in the shop is now matched by a donation to food banks, so growing the business means growing its impact too.


Venison is often seen as a luxury or an acquired taste, out of reach for families watching every penny. Fair Feast processes it into familiar, everyday products such as mince, sausages and burgers, making it easy to prepare and cook. The new premises also gives the business a permanent base for the first time, meaning produce can reach food banks throughout the year rather than only around seasonal peaks.


To support the business's growth, Helen received expert one-to-one support from Business Gateway adviser Andrew Webster, who advised on expanding into new premises and hiring and training staff.


He also signposted routes to funding and Fair Feast secured £5,000 from the Tay Cities SME Skills Fund and Perth & Kinross Council. Business Gateway also introduced the business to Scottish Enterprise, which has since provided further support through its Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service.


Helen Stewart, founder of Fair Feast, said:

“I could see how our business could genuinely make a difference, not just to the environment, but to families who were going without. What blew me away was how much the local community got behind us. People want to be part of the solution, and the support from Business Gateway has been a huge part of getting us to a point where we can properly scale up.”

Andrew Webster, Business Gateway adviser, said:

“Helen's vision and drive have created a genuinely unique business. She's engaged the whole community and is making a real difference to food poverty in Perthshire. It's been a pleasure supporting her through the shop opening, and I'm looking forward to seeing where the business goes next.”

To find out more about how Business Gateway can help your business, visit here.


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Popular Musselburgh restaurant and bar, Lido Musselburgh, has launched its new seasonal menu, introducing a selection of comforting, flavour-packed dishes perfect for the colder months.


Part of the award-winning hospitality group Buzzworks, Lido’s culinary team has crafted a Mediterranean inspired seasonal line-up, designed to deliver a true winter warmer experience as the dark evenings draw in.


Guests are welcome to walk in at any time and enjoy relaxed, all-day dining or a drink at the bar. With an extensive drinks list ranging from classic cocktails and craft beers to seasonal tipples, all tastes are catered for.


David Ross, General Manager at Lido Musselburgh, said:

“We’re thrilled to introduce our new seasonal menu, expertly crafted to bring people together and celebrate the very best ingredients the season has to offer. Whether it’s breakfast with friends, a quick lunch, or a hearty meal from our new autumnal line-up, there’s always a warm welcome waiting at Lido.”

Among the new highlights are the ’Nduja Hot Honey Burrata, featuring focaccia croutes, toasted pine nuts, confit baby plum tomatoes and a basil dressing, as well as the Stone-Baked Lasagne Skillet, made with slow-cooked beef and pork ragu, topped with a parmesan and mozzarella melt.


Those with a sweet tooth will also be tempted by a host of indulgent desserts, including a White Chocolate & Berry Pavlova with whipped vanilla cream, red berry coulis, raspberry crumble and white chocolate, and a Chocolate & Caramel choux bun oozing with Chantilly cream, chocolate ice cream and hazelnut.


Fans of Lido Musselburgh’s staples need not worry, as all the classic dishes remain on the menu, including the restaurant’s hand-stretched pizzas. Cooked in a wood-fired oven and topped with the freshest ingredients, customers are in for a treat as they can enjoy their favourite pizzas as part of Lido’s 2-for-1 pizza deal every Wednesday.


Lido Musselburgh’s Fork Out Less Menu is also on offer, making it an excellent choice for a casual seasonal catch-up with friends. Starting from £8.95, customers can enjoy a light lunch of Lido favourites, or opt for two courses from £18.95, with popular choices such as crispy calamari, steak et frites, meatball spaghetti and hot honey pepperoni pizza.


As the festive season approaches, customers at Lido Musselburgh can also expect to be treated to a variety of seasonal events and experiences to enjoy such as a Christmas Sip & Paint, Breakfast with Santa and Fromage & Fizz - a sparkling evening of live music, charcuterie boards and festive cocktails to toast the season.


David Ross, General Manager at Lido Musselburgh, continued:

“This is our first proper Christmas open at Lido, and it marks a major milestone for us. We are eager to craft memorable experiences for our guests throughout a range of thoughtfully planned events that reflect the spirit of the season, and we hope all our guests will enjoy the festivities we have in store.”

Buzzworks currently operates 22 bars and restaurants across Scotland and was recently crowned Best Managed Pub Company in the UK (Under 51 sites) at The Publican Awards – the first Scottish operator to achieve this accolade.

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