News Magazine 38 - Spring 2010

Editor's Corner

Spring may not be physically in the air yet but I hope there are aspects in this Issue of your local magazine which bring a little brightness to your day. There are several new contributors so I am sure there is something for everyone.

On a less bright note I sadly have to report that the "recession" has finally caught up with our magazine Despite searching high and low, far and wide, I have been unable to find a new company willing to print the magazine at an effective cost. Our previous printers (who we have used from day one) have increased their charges by over 50% which has caused the problem. Because of this we have regrettably been forced to increase our advertising charges (only the second occasion in our history).

Please accept our sincere apologies in doing this but it is a matter of necessity to cover our costs. The only thing I would say in our defence is that our magazine is still possibly one of the cheapest means of advertising around. As a non profit making production, I hope all our advertisers will understand our dilemma and remain loyal to us, otherwise the magazine will cease to exist.