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So much has happened since our last issue. Firstly, I am extremely proud of TeamGB’s achievements at the Rio Olympics. It was medal after medal; a great result for our country.

Jackie Osborne

Milan, Paris and New York for the latest fashion scene. . . you can now “get the look” locally for this autumn’s trends with Janine’s fashion feature. Learn where you can shop locally, saving you time and money.

ack home, I was honoured to be part of the judging panel at Cultivate 2016. What an amazing day it was, hearing about business ideas from young entrepreneurs! Read more on page 7.

Finally, this is an important moment in our country’s history as we start the process to leave the European Union. I believe that working together, we will build a thriving community with a strong economy and an active neighbourhood. Do share your views on our website www.localbuzzmagazine.com

I was also involved with the first BuzzConnect "All our dreams can Dragons’s Den come true if we sponsored have the courage to by Parkway pursue them." Shopping Walt Disney and PAUL Patisserie. Delighted to say that we were oversubscribed. The winner walked away with prizes worth over £5,000. We are already planning the next one, so make sure you read how to get involved on page 12.

Next issue will be full of great ideas for Christmas. Be sure to pick up your copy. Keep smiling! : ) Editor-in-Chief jackie@localbuzzmagazine.com

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local businesses The Unruly A new lifestyle barbershop located in Parkway Shopping has recently opened in Newbury. Owners Aaron and Sarah have come up with a new style precision haircut in a laid-back way. With an online appointment based system that allows you to make the most of your time – there’s no waiting around in line and no phone calls to make either! They also have their own signature branded clothing which is also on sale in store and (soon to be available) online. Classic and long line T shirts, monochrome, easy to wear with anything. Aaron adds "We like to keep things simple, but that doesn’t mean boring.

All shirts are organic and fairtrade cotton from a carbon neutral manufacturer. Other brands currently stocked, Clique Customs – a motorcycle lifestyle brand from Cornwall, specialising in custom bike builds (one of which you can see in store) and clothing too." www.theunruly.co.uk how to find the unruly 57 Parkway Shopping Centre RG14 1AY 4

Aisling McGreevy Holistic Therapy What would it be like to Spring Clean your Brain?

autumn update I’ve recently had the chance to sit in on the meetings of some of our Action Groups and without exception I’ve been astounded by the levels of enthusiasm and professionalism across the teams. This is even more amazing given that they are made up entirely of volunteers, working hard purely for the benefit of the town. Projects under discussion range from research into a community bus service to community safety information and advice for senior citizens. To find out more about what we do check out our website. Coming up in October is the wonderful Thatcham Festival. Some of the highlights are: l Concerts from Beenham Wind

Orchestra, Cold Ash Brass and Three Rivers Community Choir l Local craft fair

If you run a busy lifestyle like I do, an Access Consciousness treatment clears all the rubbish that clogs our heads and allows limitless possibilities to develop beyond our imagination. Aisling has a wealth of experience and has recently set up her business at the Wellbeing Centre in Newbury. Consciousness is the ability to be present in your life in every moment, without judgment of you or anyone else. It is the ability to receive everything, reject nothing and create everything you desire in life – greater than what you currently have, and more than what you can imagine. rubyrua.ht@gmail.com HOW TO FIND AISLING The Wellbeing Centre - 01635 552874

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Thatcham Vision is calling for more volunteers to help with community projects. For more information www.thatchamvision.net and residents are encouraged to follow them on Facebook and Twitter.

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future skills Congratulations go to Chamber member Education Business Partnership West Berkshire. They have won a contract from Career + Enterprise Co. to deliver a future skills and apprenticeship programme. Events will be hosted at Green Park in Reading in Dec 16 and Windsor R/Course in January 17. The EBP continued to deliver the Vodafone ‘Take a chance’ programme. We are delighted to welcome Sara Parris, the newest member to the Chamber team in West Berks. She will cover membership retention. The local Chamber website will be live in August – content will be provided by Chamber members and the Chamber Council, the site will also have links to multiple stakeholders. Look out for a West Berks banner networking event in October – this will operate as a mini exhibition to grow your circle of contacts.

Gary Cranford Business Manager West Berks Chamber of Commerce

CONCERNS FOR TOWN CENTERS HEALTH We are concerned to hear that West Berkshire Council may no longer be monitoring the health of our Town Centre i.e. footfall - a record of how many visitors there are, etc. In their own Design Appraisal the Council states the importance of Thatcham Town Center and went onto say pedestrian flow is an important factor. A basic rule of business is that you cannot manage something without first monitoring its performance. For example I have heard from a shop keeper that footfall fell after the Council recently raised the parking charges here, but now we will have no evidence to support or counter this concern. Then if the long awaited redevelopment of the Kingsland Center goes forward how will the Council take a position to protect and enhance the area for all the other shops in the area?

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job fair Hungerford Chamber of Commerce is planning to organise a Job Fair on 18th October at the Corn Exchange Hungerford. The idea is to encourage local businesses and other stake-holders to present job opportunities that are available locally for school leavers and other job seekers in the area. Hungerford has a vibrant commercial and retail sector with a lot to offer and this will also give those businesses the opportunity to promote themselves. If you run a business and are interested in joining in or becoming a sponsor for the event please call 07468 480229 for more details.

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This year, the successful CultureFest took place at St Barts School in Newbury with amazing performances and interactive workshops in the afternoon.

CultureFest 2016

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CultureFest is All2gether’s flagship community event, showcasing culture, heritage, diversity, community achievement, and success through performance, music, dance, arts & crafts, workshops, stalls, exhibitions and food from around the globe. This event has proven to be a great platform for promoting local projects, increase group membership, fundraise, perform, exhibit or simply raise awareness.

Award-winning early music ensemble Charivari Agréable bring to Shaw House this popular programme.

Swedish furniture giant IKEA opened its new store in Calcot, Reading

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It was a successful and one of the most energetic store openings that I have ever seen. I was invited to a lavish Swedish style breakfast amongst the most prominent local companies and institutions. Store Manager Johanna Heuren and her team created a welcoming, fun and caring environment and it certainly came across that the team enjoyed working for IKEA. It felt as if I was attending a big family party. The layout remains the IKEA style, however, I was delighted to learn how sustainable the building is. Their aim is to turn waste into resources, sourcing food and materials in a responsible way and protecting natural resources. The IKEA objective is to become energy independent and they are constantly switching to renewable energy. It seems that the roof will be fitted with solar panels too. So, all in all, a great company to have in the local area but above all a company that can look after our community.

Director Kah-Ming Ng is joined by Isobel Collyer and Layil Barr and together they take the audience on a narrative journey through some hugely significant historical events, including the build-up to the Battle of the Armada, and Elizabeth’s famous speech from Tilbury Dock. The programme takes us on into the reign of James I and encompasses themes of superstition and necromancy, the astonishing life of the polymath Dr Dee, and belief in witchcraft and the body’s humours. Entitled “Ravish’d by Magic” it includes sonnets, speeches and extracts from Macbeth, Hamlet and The Tempest, as well as anecdotes from the time of Elizabeth and James and of course, lots of truly stunning music. Shaw House Doors open 7pm, performance 8pm Friday 11th November www.charivari.co.uk Charivari Agréable Isobel Collyer - reader and soprano Layil Barr - bass viol and recorders Kah-Ming Ng - virginals The café will be open, serving wine and local beer/cider. Tickets Adults £16, under 16’s £4. Available from Shaw House 01635 279279 or www.westberkshireheritage.org/whats-on

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The first BuzzConnect Dragons' Den event was sponsored and held at Parkway Shopping. The winner received prizes worth over £5000.

How important it is to check your pet's diet on a regular basis and get professional advice.

Sir John Madejski will be at #TheBigEvent on 15th September at the Royal Berkshire Showground.

Donnington Grove Hotel is holding a 3 day event on 7th, 8th, 9th October including an Art Exhibition, Dinner/Dance with Will Blake live band and disco plus a Family Fun Day open to all!

There will be a "Spooktacular Week" at 4 Kingdom Adventure Park in Headley to to celebrate Halloween.

Cultivate 2016 Three young entrepreneurs from local West Berkshire schools have won Awards for innovative business ideas. This year’s Cultivate competition awarded the prizes on 14th July. The event, hosted by Bayer and devised by Education Business Partnership West Berkshire, was the culmination of six months’ work from budding young entrepreneurs from local schools and colleges. Cultivate 2016 was set up to encourage curious, self-motivated young people to take some important first steps to develop a business idea start-up. The challenge is open to anyone between 12-19 years of age with the ultimate potential of winning a prize fund of £250-£500 for investment in the idea. This year’s overall winner was Josh Carter from Newbury College, winning the top prize of £500 with his business idea, ‘Gro’ – a hydroponics plant system. The runners up prizes were won by Amee Denny from Kennet School with her business ‘Stampella’, to create specially designed crutches for children. Ben Page, Nicky Prowse, Sam Dean and William Shopland

Overall winner was Josh Carter from Newbury College

from St Bartholomew’s School also won a commendation with their business ‘Vortex’, a retro online computer game. Amanda Richards, CEO of the Education Business Partnership added: “The future looks bright if these young people are examples

of the generation that is emerging from our local schools and college. Their creativity and determination was exceptional. They showed great maturity in the development of their business and the way they worked with the local mentors.”

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34 years after ABC’s the Lexicon Of Love was released, frontman Martin Fry is back with the sequel, Lexicon Of Love II. The Breeze’s Mark Franklin caught up with him.

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Mark: I love the story about why you decided to make this album and I’d like you to tell it if you wouldn’t mind?

thinking, when you get older, do you actually get any wiser? So all of those ideas went into making the new record.

Martin: The Lexicon Of Love was our debut album with ‘The Look Of Love’ and ‘Poison Arrow’ on it and ABC has made many albums over the years. I was playing a show at the Albert Hall and we were doing orchestral versions of The Lexicon Of Love. It was such a magical night – I was looking into the audience and did start to think ‘wouldn’t it be good to do a follow-up’. I had a couple of songs that I’d written which we slipped into the set the next time we played, and they went down a storm. I kind of thought, The Lexicon Of Love II would be unapologetically ABC and I could make it very big, orchestral and lavish without any guilt whatsoever.

Inevitably a lot of the things we did back in the eighties were experiments. Soundwise, the editing and sampling are things you can do on a laptop today and I figured it would be great to get a real orchestra, and a real drum kit, and a real bass guitar and cut them all up – today I think that is what most people do. Although not everybody has real strings so as a sort of pre-condition, I felt it had to be more orchestral.

Mark: Were you consciously trying to sonically have it almost compare to the original – or were you trying to move it away? Martin: Sonically, I didn’t want to go back to the minutiae of a Yamaha DX-7 keyboard from 1983 and try to recreate that but I did want to reference the original album and take it forwards. And also, I wanted it to be an authentic voice about how I felt about today – not me trying to be 23 years old again – but about how I felt after 29 years of marriage or the vibe I was getting off the audience when I played on stage. There’s also a song called ‘Confessions Of A Fool’ which is kind of about me and my pride, and some of the incredibly stupid and smart things you do as you get older. I kind of got to

Mark: The first single is Viva Love. It’s a massive powerhouse of a song. Just tell me about that. Martin: With Viva Love, I wanted to capture the feeling you get when you get up in the morning and feel that life is full of possibilities – that is often the feeling you get when you’re in love – but I wanted to capture some of the euphoria and the ecstasy. With the video, we got to work with Julian Temple again, who did direct ‘Poison Arrow’. I got talking to him and suggested that the past is all around us but we definitely live in the present – it’s the only way to look at things. I’ve got a few mates who are waiting for the phone to ring, and pretend it’s 1987, but despite what people think of me, that’s not how I am! So with Julian it was interesting to go back to Stratford East Theatre where we shot Poison Arrow, and shoot the video for Viva Love. But this time around there’s a young couple falling in love for the first time.

Mark: It would be remiss of me not to look at your back catalogue. For example, ‘Be Near Me’ - love that song! Martin: Yeah it’s our biggest seller and it’s a song we rarely play in the UK. But in America, it’s the encore song. Mark: Poison Arrow? Martin: It’s a pretty spiteful song, really! “Who broke my heart, you did, you did” - I can’t really count the number of times I’ve pointed deep into the heart of the audience on that moment but now they all point back at me! It’s pretty heartful and anguished, but love is a many splintered thing! Mark: When Smokey Sings? Martin: When it came out, it was after a long bout of illness for me. As I was recovering, I played a lot of music and realised how much I love it – so listening to Smokey Robinson and Stevie Wonder really brought it home to me about how much I love music. Mark: Just scrolling through my twitter feed, I saw Tim Peake on the International Space Station tweeting some lyrics from The Look Of Love! Martin: It’s great! I’ve hit him back. I’m hoping to set off a dialogue but it’s great to get a tweet from outer space!

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Born to Twin Newbury Talks is the new non-profit volunteer group that organises fascinating talks that are free for all. Organisers are Trevor and Lucy Mathers, from Speen, and Judith Bunting from Newbury.

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The September talk is about genetic research and the world of identical twins, and comes from Emily Smith-Woolley of the Twins Early Development Study at St Thomas’s Hospital, London, one of the foremost ongoing twin studies in the world. With the help of over 15,000 families, TEDS researchers and academics explore how we develop through childhood and adolescence and what factors contribute to making each of us who we are – whether we are twins or singletons. Entrance to Newbury Talks is free to everyone with a love of life, who want to know more. Born to Twin takes place on Sunday 11th September at 3pm in the balcony bar at Newbury’s Corn Exchange RG14 5BD.

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A settlement agreement can also protect an employer by reaffirming or including post-termination restrictions and duties of confidentiality while preventing an employee from bad-mouthing the employer. Such agreements can be used to resolve misconduct or work performance issues but also to resolve disciplinary or grievance disputes, to cover redundancy situations or even an amicable parting of the ways. Settlement agreements offer employers a quick and clean method of terminating someone’s employment without having to undertake a long and difficult disciplinary or redundancy process which usually involves substantial management time. For an employee, they offer the chance to avoid an otherwise painful and stressful

68% of customers who move their business do so because of “ lack of care or contact” from their provider.

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There are more than 2,000 miles of waterways around Britain, so why not make the most of them?

Take a stroll From a relaxing amble after Sunday lunch, to a full day’s hike, our waterways offer numerous opportunities for walking. There are many circular routes you can take and the toll-paths are car-free. The Newton Poppleford & River Otter walk in Devon, for example, is a beautiful walk along the river, stopping off in the picturesque village of Tipton St John. Find a route near you at www.ifootpath.com.

Cycle Many of the canal paths are ideal for cycling. Pick up an Ordnance Survey map, or plan your route with www.sustrans.org.uk. The Trans Pennine Trail is a good option, with more than 60% of the route being traffic-free and fairly flat.

Almost 2 million people go canoeing in Britain. It’s a great way to keep fit while exploring the countryside. Check out www.canoe-england.org.uk for inspiration. Trails are colour coded from easy to challenging, so you can pick a route to suit your ability. Purton to Sharpness on the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal, for example, is classed as an ideal route for beginners. You’ll pass through several villages on route, so may even be able to stop off for a quick cuppa. You need a license to paddle on many of Britain’s waterways, which can be bought from the Canal and River Trust: www.canalrivertrust.org.uk

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Feeling adventurous? We might think of white water rafting as something to do on holiday, but there are a few British centres. The National White Water Centre, for example, runs sessions on the Welsh mountain river Afon Tryweryn, with prices starting from just £35 for a taster lesson.

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Combining a traditional mansion house with the amenities of a modern executive centre, Wokefield Park offers an extensive range of accommodation along with superb leisure facilities including a gym, swimming pool, a Steam, Bake & Grill Restaurant, a bar and free Wi-Fi throughout. And for golf-lovers, a US PGA-standard 7,000-yard championship golf course sits in the grounds boasting elevated tees and nine lakes for the ultimate golfing challenge. The venue has 51 high-tech event spaces across its two unique venues with each room offering state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, free Wi-Fi and a dedicated in-house events team. And the 250 acres of grounds lends itself perfectly to a range of outdoor activities and team-building events from high rope courses to climbing walls to Segway tours whilst also providing the perfect backdrop for weddings and celebrations.

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Autumn has to be my favourite season for fashion. Between the cozy knits, killer boots and edgy jackets, what's not to love? While it does require a bit more effort than the summer season (after all, what's easier than throwing on a sundress or romper and sandals?) a few key pieces can quickly add both interest and polish to your outfit. Winning at autumn dressing is all about learning how to master layering. By arranging light layers on top of each other, even if the temperature drops once the sun sets, it's easy to always be comfortable. Start with a thin t-shirt or tank top. Over that, layer a light jumper and a pair of jeans or black trousers. Finish the look off with a daring jacket and a pair of stop-and-notice-me boots for a look that's anything but boring!

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Layering is also a great way to extend the life of your favourite summer dresses! Rather than pushing my summer clothes to the back of my closet, I add a pair of tights, some cute booties, a cardigan and perhaps even a skinny belt to tie it all together and now my "out of season" clothes look perfectly on point! To make getting out the door even easier, fill your closet with versatile layering pieces such as a trusted black or brown leather jacket, a colourful scarf to draw the eye to your face and don't forget a transformative pair of boots to easily up the wow factor! e.com uzzmagazin ne@localb hion as email: jani zF uz LB @ tagram: twitter/ins

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To keep the look clean and modern, opt for a sleek silhouette or ditch your basic black for a fun colour.

Wrapped Up in Velvet Velvet has been taking centre stage, this luxurious fabric has popped up all over catwalks from London to Milan. Not only is it super soft, but the heavier fabric is perfect for those crisp autumn nights. This season designers incorporated velvet in all it's splendor. A big hit on the runways at Prabal Gurung, DKNY, Fendi, Ralph Lauren, Alberta Ferretti, and Adam Selman, to name a few, velvet really is this season's go-to textile.

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Rocking the runway with prints-on-prints, both Marc Jacobs and MSGM sported outfits with 4 and even 5 different ones all at once! With so many gorgeous coats and frocks comprised of multiple prints, it's now easier than ever to get completely decked out. Or pair your favourite prints together like Salvatore Ferragamo does. To mix and match at home, start with one dominate print and then add an accent print. Play with different scales, but keep in the same colour family to ensure your outfit remains cohesive.

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Which Witch? By Eva Ibbotson Set in the English countryside this is a fantastical novel for readers aged 9-11. As the story begins we learn of the darkest wizard in the country. Arriman the Awful lives near the village of Todcaster and spends his days performing dark magic. However, over the years he has grown tired of this and is delighted to receive a prophecy that a much darker wizard will appear and take over his role. However, when no one appears he decides that there is only one thing for it: he must take a wife and have a child who will take over from him. So he calls together the seven witches of Todcaster and holds a contest to find the darkest witch.

A Grandmother's Legacy By Jenny Mallin Local author Jenny Mallin recently self published her fascinating book which is available from Amazon. A Grandmother's Legacy is based on all five of her grandmothers who lived in India during the British Raj, and left behind a legacy of an old recipe book. The book was started by her great great great grandmother, Wilhelmina Sausman in 1844. Wilhelmina, a fifteen year old bride wrote down all her recipes and then handed it over to her daughter Ophelia Hardy, who did the same thing. Each generation passed that book on, until the book finally ended up with Jenny. It's a story about these extraordinary ladies and a most fascinating read.

From midday to 11pm, street food will be served from over twenty handpicked food stalls, serving eclectic, gourmet dishes from around the world. A selection of drinks will be served from Hop On Inn’s converted double decker bus bar, while Beetle Juice’s iconic VW camper van will provide exclusive cocktails. Enjoy all this alongside live music and entertainment.

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Set at the Donnington Valley Hotel in the roaring twenties, West Berkshire Mencap proudly presents the vocal talents of Miss Kitty Mazinsky and the acting skills of Kevin Hallett in our first ever Murder Mystery dinner. All proceeds raised from the event will be used to provide services for the children and adults with learning disabilities who West Berkshire Mencap support.

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They have invited me to include my art on the Friday Night and Saturday daytime. To kickstart the weekend we’ll relive the magic of my first exhibition (A Party of Art) with the ”The Art of Donnington” Exhibition”. The evening will start with a glass of wine and some nibbles and there will be live music to get us into the ‘swing’. (Pardon the pun as Donnington Grove is also a golf club!) liz@elizabethharwood-art.co.uk

Dinner Dance featuring Will Blake Band Saturday 8th October Dinner served 7.30pm - £35.00 per person (1 in 10 free) Carriages at midnight Enjoy a sumptuous three course meal and dance the night away to the Will Blake live band and disco. To book please call Donnington Grove on 01635 581000 or Events@donnington-grove.com

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One of Europe's premier vegan events VegfestUK has announced a line-up of speakers and caterers that celebrates diversity and multiculturalism at its upcoming London event on October 22nd 23rd 2016 at Olympia London (West & Central Halls Levels 1 & 3).

VegfestUK London Celebrates Multiculturalism at Olympia London event "Vegan events like this present an excellent opportunity for cultures from across the globe to unite in a celebration of food, music, philosophy and lifestyle,'' said VegfestUK organisers. VegfestUK London combines excellent food, shopping, information, entertainment and socialising all under one roof. In addition to the Pro-Intersectional Vegan Conference on Sunday, the whole event consists of 250 stalls,

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Yoga has been a top trend for a few years and it doesn’t seem to be dying down any time soon. That’s most likely because it isn’t just another trend!

Why Yoga is Good For Body and Soul The benefits of Yoga are numerous and by practicing this art of stretching, strengthening & relaxation you could enhance not only your physical fitness but you’re mental health as well!

The benefits of breathing Everyone seems to be busy these days and many of us are rushing around juggling work, family life and social time. The idea of sitting still and taking a few deep breaths can seem impossible and even to some like a waste of time, when actually taking a deep breath could be the most productive thing you do all day! The amount of Oxygen in your system directly affects the amount of adrenaline you produce, so by taking a few deep breaths you will be able to reducing levels of anxiety and stress, allowing a much calmer and productive thought process to take place.

Stretching & physical benefits It’s simple, tight muscle just don’t work efficiently! If you’re working hard to maintain a fitness programme but neglect to stretch, you are hugely reducing the benefits of your workout! Stretching allows muscles to increase flexibility, improve range of motion, reduce the risk of injury and improve over all performance!

Relaxation Being able to relax the mind is crucial when to comes to balancing mood, improving sleep and aiding concentration. Taking just 15-20 minutes to rest without television, mobiles or a tablet can have a marked improvement on your concentration and energy levels, allowing your mind to function better for the time ahead.

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My book is based on all five of my grandmothers who lived in India during the British Raj, and left behind a legacy of an old recipe book which was started off by my great great great grandmother, Wilhelmina Sausman in 1844.

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Grandmother's Legacy Wilhelmina, a fifteen year old bride wrote down all her recipes in the most beautiful copperplate handwriting, and then handed it over to her daughter Ophelia Hardy, who did the same thing and each generation passed that book on, writing down all their recipes, until the book finally ended up with me. It's a story about these extraordinary ladies, my grandmothers, who were brought up during the reign of Queen Victoria and King George, fiercely loyal to Queen (and King) and country, yet lived 6,000 miles away in India. There are over 500 recipes in my "legacy" book of my grandmothers, and in my published book there are over 70 recipes which I have taken from the grandmothers and converted into metric, with my mother being the chief taster,

I would only move on to the next recipe once my mother was satisfied that the taste was authentic - in some cases the recipes would be tested, six or seven times over in order to meet my mother's approval. I have recently returned from a month long book tour in six cities right across India, where I was following in my grandmothers' footsteps and lived a hop, skip and a jump from their houses in order to gain a real insight into the kind of area they once lived in: the markets, churches and institutes still remain. My book talks were held at some prestigious locations such as the Victoria Memorial Hall in Kolkata, and the Cama Institute in Mumbai, I met hundreds of people who attended my book talks and was overcome to find that 75% of my audience were men. They would enjoy listening to stories of the Railways in India, the First World War in Mesopotamia where India servicemen were posted and of course the lifestyles of my grandmothers which I managed to bring to life through a powerful and moving Powerpoint presentation.

Meet Aaron from The Unruly in Parkway "I started having tattoos 12 years ago when I was part of a skater culture. At that time, it was unusual and really against the grain. My friend started having tattoos so I did! Later, tattoos become really trendy and is now accepted by society and this is the time that I wanted to evolve and still be outside the box by having something a bit shocking, so the tattoos got higher and out on the hands and face; they have become more aggressive and different. I wish I could have more but as a business owner, I have to be presentable but I will carry on as I still have spaces left!"

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Tattoo? Meet Lee from Timpsons at the Kennet Centre â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had my first tattoo when I was 22. I wanted one for ages but jobs prevented me having one. I remember seeing my relatives having tattoos and I was fascinated about the imagery but also how it would stay on the skin and the different layers needed. I literally love everything about it, including the culture. The reason I had it done is because I always liked the artwork. I would have loads more as I am not even 10% finished. My aim is to have the whole body covered but not the face!â&#x20AC;?

It always amazes me the time and money spent on tattoos and why people choose to mark their bodies forever, something that once was associated with sailors, convicts and gang members. I was delighted to meet two local people who shared their stories with me. Tattoos are everywhere. Tattoos are respectable and no longer associated with sailors, convicts and gang members. It seems that one in five adults say they have or are planning to have one. But increasingly bearers are no longer content to settle for a single, discreet tattoo that can be easily concealed. Instead, the inspiration could come from David Beckham, who has no fewer than 34 tattoos, and Cheryl Cole, whose collection includes a bunch of roses tattooed across her lower back, buttocks and legs. However, typically it can take between two and seven years before getting a second tattoo. The psychology of tattooing has been the subject of increased academic analysis in recent decades. But what drives people to come back for more,

rather than settle for a single tattoo, is a question that researchers have largely neglected to address. Studies found that personality differences between tattooed and nontattooed individuals were generally small although those with tattoos tended to be more extroverted and display a greater "need for uniqueness". Most people want to feel unique as an individual, which therefore brings you to think it is an aesthetic preference, however an increasing number of people who suffer from vitiligo, which is a condition that leaves much of the skin covered in white blotches, have chosen to have tattoos to conceal this condition.

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The post Brexit/holiday period has caused a slowdown in demand but the market appears to be re-adjusting – with the exception of the investment market and the expectation is a return to ‘business as normal’ for the last quarter.

Greenham Business Park has enjoyed a period of busy activity with strong lettings and sales.

Property Roundup Transactions during the month Offices at 7 West Mills Yard has been let with minimal marketing on quoted terms of £5,500 p.a. for 273sq ft of space. The first floor of St Luke’s House has been acquired by private investors. . . the day the Brexit vote was revealed! The property is let and was bought at 7½% yield on income. Yet more lease negotiations at Crownmead Thatcham have concluded, with Lloyds Chemists renewing for 10 years,

securing the future of this business in this popular neighbourhood centre. Unit 5 Station Road Industrial Estate in Thatcham, which is an industrial unit of 6,500sq ft has been let on a new 5 year lease. Acting for the landlord, Deal Varney have negotiated a new lease with an American based company that have expanded their business operation by acquiring a Thatcham based company that will be occupying the building. A brand new workshop/warehouse is presently under construction and known as The Barn, The Long Yard, Shefford Woodlands. Practical completion is anticipated for early September and the building will provide 2,400sq ft of high quality accommodation benefiting from excellent levels of insulation as well as an air-source heat pump, LED lighting and PV panels on the roof for electricity generation. This building is available to let on a new full repairing and insuring lease for a term of 10 years at a commencing rental of £21,600 per annum.

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Greenham Business Park has enjoyed a period of busy activity with strong lettings and sales. Copart UK, the national car salvage company, has taken 20 acres open storage land, buying the land for car storage, office and workshop use. Marshall Motor Group Ltd, a top 10 motor retail group, has also taken land at the front of the Park to develop a new Jaguar/ Land Rover showroom. They will be investing £10m, in the new facility which will include a car showroom, 18 bay workshop and customer aftercare centre which is due to be open in December. Deal Varney are joint agents with Richardson Commercial for the Greenham Trust.

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