we are thrilled to introduce to The Bay's very own Morecambe MC, Michael Dickson Glen..

On the ninth day of our Independent Businesses The Bay,

Hi all Thank you so much for reading and sharing my feature post Below is a little about what I do and my contact details, I am very much looking forward to reading your comments and feedback Best Wishes Michael

About Michael With a background steeped in the hospitality business, it is easy to understand why Michael Dickson Glen is so at home at any social occasion no matter the size or no matter the function. So if you want your event to run smoothly and if you are seeking a master of ceremonies, then Michael is your man.

As befits someone who trained in banqueting at the highly acclaimed 5 Star Prestonfield House Hotel in Edinburgh, Michael is well used to organising large groups and to ensuring any event is well run. He has often been involved in supervising business meetings, seminars, weddings and dances and usually up front, as MC.

He has also run his own hotel which became a popular venue for weddings, most of which he helped organise. More recently, he was involved in making presentations about recycling to large groups of students.

Michael Glen is a reassuring presence and just the man to help any event go according to plan with style and panache.

MC Morecambe https://www.facebook.com/MasterOfCeremoniesMorecambe/ Website- https://www.morecambemc.co.uk/ Call - 07413491859 ​Email - michaeldglen57@gmail.com

Michael Glen has been doing Master of Ceremonies at the hotel for well over 7 years now. Michael is extremely professional at all times. He makes sure he is fully briefed before the event and is outstanding at being proactive on the day itself, handling any situation that my arise. Michel looks the part and he is definitely a talking point for the guests. We hope Michael will be back in future events for The hotel. - Lee-Harry Hitchmough wedding & Events Manager, The Midland Hotel Morecambe.

​We have used Michael ‘s services on many occasions here at The Vale of Lune RUFC and highly recommend Michael to all our Bride’s. Michael offers a personal but professional service and will ensure your day is just perfect ! - Andrea Wren Commercial Manager Vale of Lune RUFC ​ Michael is a great character, bringing humour but keeping professional at the same time. - Roger Benson General manager Briery wood

​​Top Man and all round good guy. Best MC to be had in my mind. - Brian Peters ​Managing Director, R Leisure Hire ​ Michael was our MC at our Summer Ball and was extremely professional, friendly and added real value to the evening. I would have no hesitation in working with Michael again. - Steve Roots

​Divisional Director FM and Health & Safety; Chairman BIFM During the period that I worked with Michael I found his approach to be very professional and efficient. Michael always tried to help and went the extra mile in helping his peers and in his work ethic/effort.

​- Dave Kitson

On our eight day of features for Independent Businesses on The Bay we would like to introduce you to

I'm a first time Mummy living with my daughter and partner of 7 years in the sunny seaside town of Morecambe. Although I studied business many moons ago I have been a support worker for the last 10years. Since having my daughter my priorities have changed and spending time with her is all I want to do, so I had to find a way of making a living whist doing this. In April 2018 I looked to buy afternoon tea stands for my Grandmas 80th birthday party and in May 2018 I was looking to buy afternoon tea stands to use at my daughyer Christening celebrations, I was deterred by the costs both times. I looked again for my daughters 1st birthday celebrations and still couldn't find what I wanted at a price I was happy to pay which was when I asked my partner if we could make our own. We finally made the first stand in February. I wanted to use the whole tea set so came up with the idea to use the cups as the top tier, also with the view to use them for putting sweets in and they looked amazing! Due to all the amazing comments we got from family and friends I put a few up for sale on fb market place and they sold within 24 hours. From there we had a few people ask us to make them an afternoon tea stand for occasions they had coming up and this is how it all started. Things grew rapidly so we started a fb page, registered as a business and started booking stalls at craft fairs. I enjoy networking and event organising and due to studying business at college felt I was able to coordinate things to create a successful business, which is what seems to be happening. I've recently been asked to make afternoon tea stands from tea sets that people already own, inherited from family members or received as wedding gifts that are just sat in boxes not being used, so this is now also something we advertise to do. My business email address is alloccasions_vintageafternointeastands@outlook.com. I'm also contactable via fb messenger on my business page. All Occasions - Vintage Afternoon Tea Stands https://www.facebook.com/alloccasionsafternoontea/

On our 7th day of Independent Business on The Bay we feature Helen Harvey.

Helen is a child and adolescent therapist, specialising in trauma, resilience and anxiety, is based in Morecambe, and has clinics in Lancaster & Morecambe.

Helen is the author of the blog Talking To Teenagers which is voted in the top 30 of parenting blogs worldwide and the book of the same name "Talking to Teenagers" and also runs Trauma information workshops, anxiety workshops and works one on one with her clients.

Helen is an RNLI volunteer too..

Helen is passionate about mental health and well being, and can often be found assisting parents, schools and organisations with talks and workshops to help them in working with young children and young adults.

Helen's workshops can be found on Eventbritehttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/talking-to-teenagers-1678894… Helen's Blog - http://helenharveycounselling.blogspot.com/ Helen's Facebook Page -https://www.facebook.com/TalkingToTeenagers/ Helen's book - Talking to Teenagers: is available on amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Talking-Teenagers-teenagers-lan…/…/ Providing guidance, advice and understanding on relating to preteens and teenagers. Covering such issues as... Advice on school related issues, GCSE's, starting secondary school, homework completion. Advice on how to improve your relationship with your teenager. family routines, building self esteem in your teenager. How to maintain a healthy partnership/relationship whilst dealing with teenage stress. Self care as a parent, teenagers sleep and the teenagers brain. It also offers advice on cannabis use, friendship issues and how to develop a better honest connection with your teenager. Voted as one of the best parenting guides for it's simple and easy language. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Talking-Teenagers-teenagers-lan…/…/

"What a useful book. Well written, very knowledgeable and so insightful. An essential piece of reading if you have a preteen or teenagers. The areas covered are so informative, whether it’s a conversation suggestion or better way to approach a situation, this book has the answers. The qualifications and expertise of the author are apparent throughout. Would most definitely recommend"

"I have a troubled teenager. Giving back her confidence and helping me open up ways to communicate with her was my purpose when I bought this book. We are talking with each other in a more positive way. The book has been a great help."