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In the second Skyetime Podcast, Simon Cousins, shares more stories and information to help the community of Skye through the Covd-19 crisis and lockdown. This week Marc Crothall, the CEO of the Scottish Tourism Alliance, describes the process of negotiating with Government ministers to secure the financial support needed by tourism businesses of all sizes. Sam and Mark Crowe of the Old Croft House B&B and Skye Bike Shack, share their experience of going from financial security to the breadline in a matter of weeks. Accountant, Faye Macleod, offers advice to companies applying for Government support and Rosie Woodhouse describes the dramatic surge in demand at the island’s foodbank. 
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In the first of a new Podcast series, Simon Cousins examines how Skye tourism businesses are coping with the Covid19 lockdown. The guests are Alistair Danter of SkyeConnect talking about the work of the organisation in lobbying for business support........Gary and Deirdre Curley of the iconic Sligachan Hotel on how they are coping with the crisis........ Euan Smith - employment Lawyer with Macleod and MacCallum on the operation of the Government's Job Retention Scheme.......and Catherine De Vries of Sleat Community Trading - a community shop adapting to the crisis by offering a free delivery service to vulnerable members of the Sleat community.