Have you ever dreamed of running your own business, making your own decisions and taking control of your working life to fit around your family? After 16 amazing years, I am now looking for a new owner to take over the Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire edition of Raring2go! magazine; a thriving and well-respected local business. During my years as Editor, I’ve enjoyed discovering new places to visit with my family, reviewing shows at the theatres, and trying out new activities with my daughter. By working for myself, I have been lucky enough to be there for the daily school run, attend sports days and nativities and take time off during the school holidays. As my daughter is now older (she was only 18 months when I published the first issue in August 2007!) I feel it’s now time to hang up my editor’s hat, put down my pen (well laptop maybe!) and start a new chapter. I would love for another local, passionate parent to enjoy the same experiences I have. However, it is important to me to find the right person to take care of my second ‘baby’, so I will continue to publish Raring2go! until I find that special person to take it forward. While Raring2go! is a business where you work for yourself, you are part of a supportive franchise network where there is Could you be the next Editor of Raring2go! Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire? ABERDEEN & ABERDEENSHIRE MAGAZINE & WEBSITE GO-TO GUIDE YOU YOUR CHILD WINTER 2021/22 raring2go Issue 59 Look out for our icon to let you know there is more information available online! ABERDEEN & ABERDEENSHIRE BAKE AND MAKE P22 WHAT’S ON? P20 WIN! WIN! WIN! A BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR AT PETERHEADP12 Issue 60 MAGAZINE & WEBSITE THE GO-TO GUIDE FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD raring2go.co.uk SPRING 2022 R2G_Aberdeen Issue60_SPRING 2022.indd 1 22/02/2022 11:42 ABERDEEN & ABERDEENSHIRE THROW A GREAT BIRTHDAY PARTY! TIPS FROM THE EXPERTS P26 FAMILY TICKETS TO ROYAL DEESIDE MOTOR SHOW AND GRAMPIAN TRANSPORT MUSEUM! P14 WHAT’S ON? 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