v INDEPENDENT, LOCAL AND PROUD v 20th April 2023 • The HERALD • Page 67 ASK A PROFESSIONAL LJM Bookkeeping Services I provide a range of accounting and business services to individuals, partnerships, charities and small businesses. I am licenced through the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers for the following services. Bookkeeping, Computerised Accounting Software, Final Year End Accounts, Payroll Management, CIS, VAT, Self Assessment Tax for Individuals and Construction Industry Scheme, Statutory Accounts for Small Businesses including Corporation Tax and related submissions, Holiday cover can also be provided for, hourly rates charged. Please contact Lynda McIntyre Email: ljmbookkeepingservices@gmail.com Telephone: 07774 790543 work they do in offering exceptional experiences to young people who might not otherwise get the opportunity to be involved in sailing. Since the pandemic, the popularity of boating and watersports has grown exponentially and we’re seeing an everincreasing number of people coming to our marinas for the first time, whether it’s to go sailing, enjoy being by the water or stay at one of our waterside lodge parks.” Sustainability and care for the environment are now central to MDL’s future plans as it aims to become the UK’s most sustainable marina operator. Supporting its ongoing #greenermarinas campaign and to further celebrate being 50, MDL is going to plant 50 trees in 2023. is initiative, in conjunction with its photocopier supplier Nustream, will help the planet by o setting MDL’s paper consumption. MDL’s commitment to the environment over the years hasn’t been restricted to its marinas, with the company actively driving positive change across the boating and leisure industries, launching its MDL Fitness ‘eco gym’ brand in 2020 and the Green Tech Boat Show in 2021. “We’ve seen lots of positive change over the last 50 years, initially with the acquisition and development of our marinas to the expansion of our shore-based leisure offering,” concludes Michael. “We’re delighted to welcome people to our prime waterside locations, and we hope that people will continue to enjoy their leisure time with MDL over the next 50 years and beyond.” It’s the people and their stories that have made MDL’s journey over the last 50 years so memorable and shaped the development of MDL and its marinas. MDL is keen to hear these stories, so if you have one to share, please contact Senior Marketing Manager, Maxine Lane: m.lane@mdlmarinas.co.uk For more information on MDL and its marinas visit: www.mdlmarinas.co.uk www.mdlmarinas.co.uk/mdl50th 50th Anniversary MDL’s Ocean Village Marina Continued from page 66
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