Jude’s Double Life

by Jude Simms for Storytelling Week 2020

By Jude from The Hellygog Shop

Jude and her husband Steve run The Hellygog Shop at Logie Steading. Today's story is an insight into Jude's life. She's a creative, multitalented - and very busy - person, as you are about to find out!...

 

Jude's Double Life!

My name is Jude ……. And I lead a double life, well actually its more like a triple life!

Here at Logie steading you will recognise me as the face of Hellygog. I am a business owner and along with husband Steve I own and run the Hellygog shop. I am also an artist and make lots of textile and art pieces which you can find dotted around Hellygog along with the fantastic range of handmade local arts and crafts made by over 100 other crafters and artists. You may have spotted me in the workshop beavering away making a textile animal head or sat at the till sketching and drawing or you might even have joined me in role as teacher on one of my workshop learning a new craft skill.

But…….. some of you may recognise me from one of my other lives!

I am of course a Mum to Rosie ,Alfie, Joe, Tom and Will a full time job in itself!

I am a published children’s author, and I am currently in the middle of a research project with the biomedical science department at Dundee University which takes me to my other life!

I am a Specialist Neuro Physiotherapist and work at an amazing place called Move4ward, which is a unique facility at Moray college in Elgin where we offer rehabilitation services. A normal day there may involve working with professional footballers, to clients with spinal cord injuries, from painful hip, backs and shoulders to rehabilitation following stroke or MS and  pretty much anyone and  anything else that comes to the clinic. The age range is just as diverse from 3 year olds to 100 year olds! As part of my role there I am the clinical specialist for the North of Scotland for FES, which is a form of electrical stimulation which helps people walk, where my research project comes in.

So from serving you in the shop, to teaching new craft skills, sewing and drawing to making the dinner, solving sibling arguments to treating your painful back I do indeed feel like I lead a busy life and its safe to say there is never a dull moment. Whether I know you from Hellygog or swimming lessons, school pick up or Move4ward I hope this gives you a little insight into the story of my life and when you see me in the shop forgive me if I can’t always remember which life it is I know you from!

Jude at Hellygog for Storytelling Week
1 February 2020
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Jude’s Double Life

Terms & Conditions for fishing on Logie Estate

  1. Fishing on the river is restricted to 2 rods per beat and is to be by fly only. All fishing is from the right bank. By arrangement with the neighbouring estate there is no left bank fishing on the Relugas Middle and Top beats.
  2. The fishing is split into two 2 rod beats, Logie and Relugas, with Relugas sub divided into Middle and Top.  Beats can be taken together or separately. Logie is fished Monday to Saturday, Relugas Middle on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and Relugas Top on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Beats change at midnight.
  3. Fishermen must contact Logie Estate office on 01309 611300 a day or so before arrival to organise being shown onto the river. A map of pools, beats and access routes will be provided.
  4. Bio-security is important to the future of the river and anglers are asked to observe protection measures. The Findhorn District Fishery Board Conservation Code will be strictly observed. To summarise: All fish caught up to 14th May inclusive must be released. From 15th May, all salmon over 9 lbs / 4 kg / 28 inches / 72 cm are to be returned.  Below that measurement at least 70% of salmon and 50% of grilse caught should be released and a maximum of 1 salmon and / or 2 grilse per rod per week may be retained. In September all fish are to be returned. No gaffs or tailers are allowed.
  5. The Findhorn District Fishery Board Bio-security measures will be strictly observed and all fishermen in the party must sign the Bio-security Declaration. (Also available at http://www.fnlft.org.uk/downloads/)
  6. The Estate recommends that barbless hooks are used, fishermen are in possession of a disgorger and that knotless nets are used. All possible care should be taken when returning fish to the river, they should be handled as little, and gently, as possible and should not be removed from the water.
  7. The catch should be reported at the end of each day of fishing to Logie Estate Office on 01309 611300. If the office is closed, please leave a message on the answering machine with the date, weight and pool. Please also report a nil catch day.
  8. Dogs are allowed on the river but must be kept strictly under control at all times. The Estate reserves the right to ask tenants to remove dogs if they are considered to be out of control.
  9. Rod, line and fly size are dependent on prevailing weather and water conditions and personal choice. In general, maximum rod length needed is 13ft with a size 8 or 9 line, usually floating. Fly sizes range from 6 – 8 in the spring down to 12 or less in summer low water.
  10. Safety must be considered at all times. All beats have a variety of pools with some suitable for most heights of water. Little wading is necessary and river paths are good however the fishing is within the Findhorn gorge, access to some of the pools is quite steep and a degree of rock scrambling is often necessary when playing and landing fish. Please be aware that a reasonable level of fitness and mobility is required. A buoyancy aid for each rod is provided and should be collected from Logie Estate Office on arrival, and returned to the Estate Office (or to the outbuilding opposite if office is closed) on departure. Logie Estate strongly recommends that buoyancy aids are worn when fishing and not doing so is entirely at fishermen’s own risk. Please pay attention at all times, avoid slips and falls, wear appropriate footwear, look out for overhead electricity lines, watch the weather and pay attention to livestock. Take extra care if fishing alone.
  11. Anglers need to supply or hire their own equipment (except buoyancy aids, which are provided).
  12. Ghillieing/tuition is available by on a first come, first served basis. This must be booked in advance with the Estate Office and is subject to availability. A half day ghillieing/tuition is approx. 3 hours, full day approx. 6 hours. Please contact the estate office or check our website for current rates. Rates do not include discretionary tips.
  13. Rod, Reel & Line hire is available by on a first come, first served basis. This must be booked in advance with the Estate Office and is subject to availability. Please contact the estate office or check our website for current rates. A rod, reel and line set is for one person and is subject to a fully refundable damage deposit of £100.
  14. Aside from fishermen, others, including rafters and kayakers, enjoy this stretch of river and mutual respect and consideration is expected.
  15. Bookings are confirmed when initial payment is received. Subsequent changes in dates or number or rods are entirely subject to the Estate’s discretion and to availability. Change of dates, if accepted, incur an administration fee. In the event of a cancellation the tenant must advise Logie Estate immediately, whereupon Logie will endeavour to re-let. If a new tenant can be found the deposit will be returned less any expenses incurred for advertising, office costs, etc., and less any shortfalls in discounted list price. Until such time as a vacancy has been re-let the hirer is responsible for making any further payment by the due dates. Failure to do so may mean that the hirer forfeits any refund if the dates are re-let. If it is not possible to re-let, all payments are still payable by the due date(s). It is unlikely that a refund can be made for a late cancellation. Logie Estate recommends that fishermen take out relevant cancellation insurance.
  16. Subletting fishing is only allowed with Logie Estate’s permission.
  17. Logie Estate reserves the right to immediately withdraw fishing without compensation from anyone who breaks these or associated conditions, or flouts normal standards of behaviour or fishing etiquette.