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Westie Fest launch is a success

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The official launch of Westie Fest, the first book in a series of Arran-based books called Corrie Capers, was an overwhelmi­ng success with more than 50 adults and children visiting the event to meet the author and get their hands on a copy of the book.

Held at the Glenisle Hotel in Lamlash, visitors packed out the entire snug area and spilled out into an adjacent room where drinks and nibbles were available.

Young readers and their parents, along with older readers who are fans of Westie dogs and Arran, had the opportunit­y to have their books signed and to meet the author, Alison Page.

Many who had bought their copies of the book online brought their well fingered copies in to have Alison write a special ded- ication to them. Alison’s son Alex, and friend Lynne MacVicar hosted a small store which did a roaring trade in selling copies of the books and merchandis­e which included coasters, alphabet posters and pins.

The Westie Fest and the entire series is a not-forprofit project which, once it has covered its minimal costs, will make a generous contributi­on to the fundraisin­g efforts of Mary’s Meals, a charity that feeds hungry schoolchil­dren and provides emergency relief in disaster areas.

Alison said: ‘Lots of firsts for me this year, first book I’ve written, first book I’ve published and now my first book launch. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting everyone and signing their books.’

The Westie Fest tells the story of the Arran adventures of a West Highland terrier called Corrie and features a number of Arran landmarks. The vivid and colourful illustrati­ons are by Kirsty Oxley. The book is available online at https://westie.scot/ or from online retailers and at most stores throughout Arran.

 ?? 01_B30book02 ?? Mum Audrey Martin and daughters Stephanie and Siena get their copies of the book signed by author Alison.
01_B30book02 Mum Audrey Martin and daughters Stephanie and Siena get their copies of the book signed by author Alison.
 ?? 01_B30book01 ?? Alison’s son Alex Krzyzanows­ki and friend Lynne MacVicar selling books and Corrie merchandis­e.
01_B30book01 Alison’s son Alex Krzyzanows­ki and friend Lynne MacVicar selling books and Corrie merchandis­e.
 ?? 01_B30book04 ?? Autographs aplenty, Alison meets many of her young readers.
01_B30book04 Autographs aplenty, Alison meets many of her young readers.
 ?? 01_B30book03 ?? Lamlash baker Kathryn Allan was showered with compliment­s for her Westie Fest book cake.
01_B30book03 Lamlash baker Kathryn Allan was showered with compliment­s for her Westie Fest book cake.

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