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So much to cover in this condensed “Welcome”, including Mary Berry which is a must read on page 18.

Selling your house? How about a fixed fee of under £2k See page 35. Also, we have fantastic

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Newbury BID (Business Improvement District) was established in 2012, following a YES vote from businesses based in the centre of Newbury.

Chamber update With planning well under way for 2015, the West Berks Chamber is eagerly awaiting the new year with fresh and innovative ideas, products and services for our members.

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Together with a revised events programme, next year will provide a great opportunity for local businesses to make great connections. The Chamber Council will continue to lobby on behalf of the membership and represent the West Berks business community with all interested stakeholders.

Newbury College has resubmitted its bid for funding to develop a studio school at the Monks Lane campus.

Studio Schools, while similar to colleges, emphasise the use of work placements with a year-round opening and a nine-to-five working day.

They offer academic and vocational qualifications, including A Levels and GCSEs, as well as paid work placements linked directly to employment opportunities.

The Chamber continues to host business networking events in the area. Watch out for the Christmas business lunch on the 16th December at the Vineyard.

For more information about the West Berks Chamber of Commerce please call 01753 870500 Gary Cranford Business Manager West Berks Chamber of Commerce 4

does the bid

Waheeda Soomro

mean business?

The main aims of Newbury BID are to promote Newbury town and “enhance their (town centre businesses) trading environment”.

I visited a number of local businesses in town to gather some thoughts about the work of the BID so far. Although some businesses said the BID felt like a drain on their resources, they could see positive changes around town, especially in relation to increased footfall.

festivals in particular), attract huge numbers of visitors to the town, making it vibrant and diverse, although some sole traders were dubious about whether they benefitted directly from this activity. . . . although some businesses said the BID felt like a drain on their resources, they could see positive changes around town. . .

One small business owner acknowledged that it was his responsibility to market and promote his own business, relying solely on BID events taking place at the opposite end of town wouldn’t necessarily improve his trade, or have an impact in his location.

I can certainly see that the Saturday market, which now extends a long way down Northbrook Street, is very exciting with an array of diverse stalls of food and merchandise.

When I asked businesses what improvements they would like to see, suggestions put forward were; a forum for networking and support, possibly marketing opportunities for local businesses at town centre events, and of course lower business rates.

What are your thoughts about how Newbury Town is evolving; do you see positive changes that enhance the trading environment? What else could be done in the current financial climate to support independent traders?

How should money be spent in improving Newbury as an effervescent business district?

A few businesses expressed the concern that the BID is perhaps better suited to big businesses that might benefit more than small businesses, especially those in the centre of town and Parkway.

The events and activities organised through the BID contractors (food

Please go to our website http:// www.localbuzzmagazine.com/ west-berkshire/category/yourcommunity-your-voice/ to share your views. We would love to hear from you.

Kennet Radio is “the local sound of Newbury and Thatcham” – community radio made locally, by local people, for local people.

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the local sound Launched two years ago, Kennet Radio’s team of 30 volunteers is delivering an online radio service for Newbury and Thatcham, 24/7.

With support from Greenham CommonTrust and many other local businesses and organisations, Kennet Radio now has two successful trial FM broadcasts under its belt, and

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is hoping to get a full-time licence to broadcast on FM next year.

Run entirely by volunteers, Kennet Radio is always looking for local people to join the team – there are lots of ways in which you can get involved, and being a presenter is only one of them!

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If you have a few hours spare and you’d like to join the team go to www.kennetradio.com and click on “Get Involved” – we’d love to hear from you.

Community Christmas Thatcham Community Christmas want to hear from older people who would like to join them for a freshly cooked dinner and entertainment on Christmas Day. Volunteers provide transport to and from the Christadelphian Hall or can visit people at home. This is a fun way to spend Christmas Day with the chance to make new friends across the generations.

Ring 0844 854 9251 or email Thatcham@communitychristmas. org.uk

In October 1999 Natures Corner was founded by sisters Liz Chandler and Caroline Withers as Newbury’s only independent natural health store.

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Cyber crime and fraud is a fast-growing area of crime. To find out more about the issues and ways to protect yourself visit www.getsafeonline.org If you think you have been a victim of fraud: Report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 20 40 or visit website: www.actionfraud.police.uk

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Natures Corner Celebrates 2 15 years

Now fifteen years later, it is still very much a thriving independent retailer and has grown to become not only the largest health store in Newbury but also well esteemed in the natural health industry, nationally.

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You can now sell your property for a fixed fee and not pay a commission based on the value of your property, see page 33.

As part of the 15 year celebrations, Natures Corner welcomes a new Director, Anita Hatch. She brings a wealth of knowledge in health and fitness and a particular interest in achieving a stressfree lifestyle and maintaining high energy levels. She’s just the right person to be overseeing the next fifteen years and beyond for Natures Corner!

Fifteen years as an independent retailer is a great achievement and to celebrate this crystal anniversary and commemorate their success, the team at Natures Corner would like to offer all their customers a crystal stone.

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Are you a hunter or a farmer?

Such hunters move around the room preying on the vulnerable trying to sell to them or at least secure a business card they can use to spam you with.

A far better approach is to cultivate relationships just as a farmer cultivates a crop knowing that such regular care will lead to a bumper harvest and in networking terms that means building relationships by visiting the same events regularly

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and having one-to-one meetings with those who you want to know better.

It is the dilemma when it comes to ad hoc networking versus more organised regular events. If you only see someone infrequently it can be as hard to build a relationship as it is to grow a crop without watering it!

So when remember to be a farmer rather than a hunter and crucially in networking, as in life, it is not who you know. . . but just how well you know them!

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If you have ever been networking you probably know what a wounded gazelle feels like when a lion happens to spot you!

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Mary’s first television series Afternoon Plus with Judith Chalmers came out in the early 70s and was a big hit.

The Great British Bake Off star Mary Berry attracts over 13 million viewers on the show’s finale and shares with the Buzz Magazine a sample of her life after being encouraged in domestic science classes whilst at school prior to studying catering.

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orn in 1935 and raised in Bath, to Alleyne and Marjorie Berry, Mary was the middle child with two brothers. She grew up to be an ‘outdoors’ child, building dens, picnicking and lighting fires to fry bread.

“Life was very different then as they had a very active lifestyle when young, not like the way it is now”.

Growing Up “Mary was not an academic girl and domestic science was her saviour. ‘I found something I was good at; in fact, I really didn’t like any of the subjects, except cookery.

I had an inspirational cookery teacher and so I enjoyed it.

When I left school I thought ‘I’ve got to do something’ and I decided that catering was the life for me and I went and did a catering qualification.”

Career Her first job was demonstrating electric cookers for the South Western Electricity Board in customers’ own kitchens. It led to her next role where she was given a part-time position allowing her time to write.

At the age of 22, she applied to work at the Dutch Dairy Bureau, while taking City & Guilds courses in the evenings. She then persuaded her manager to pay for her to undertake the professional qualification from the French Le Cordon Bleu School when she moved to France.

In the 1960s she became the cookery editor of Housewife magazine, followed by Ideal Home magazine. Television work soon followed. Mary’s first television series Afternoon Plus with Judith Chalmers came out in the early 70s and was a big hit with a lot of British mothers.

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eat healthily, however, a lot of parents often offer them a bag of crisps when they are hungry.”

Future When we asked Mary how she feels about turning 80, she responded “I’m extremely grateful to be as fit as I am.

I think I have taken every opportunity that has come my way, and I have no intention of slowing down. I also like to take each day as it comes.”

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Mary finds inspiration from her family. She says “Making them happy inspires me to want to cook more. We make all sorts of different things together. They get to choose what we make. Often it’s something like homemade jam. They just love it.”

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With so many recipes to choose from, her favourite one changes all the time and her favourite cuisine are English, French and Italian.

She believes that everyone can make time to prepare and cook good meals and that home cooking is having a revival. She adds “I think a balanced diet is the way to stay fit and healthy. People have too much sugar in their diet. There is no need to add extra sugar to your diet. One should also be sensible about portion sizes and not going back for second helpings. It is also important that children

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What do the 10 most important languages for the UK’s future and the 10 foreign languages taught by the VICI Language Academy in Newbury have in common?

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Absolutely everything - they are identical!

‘Languages for the Future’ puts 10 foreign languages in order of importance: 1. Spanish 2. Arabic 3. French 4. Mandarin Chinese 5. German 6. Portuguese 7. Italian 8. Russian 9. Turkish 10. Japanese

Languages for the Future Within the report we discover that a survey commissioned by the British Council suggests that three quarters of the UK public are unable to speak any of these languages well enough to hold a conversation.

That figure is even more alarming when you consider that the report also confirms that 70% of the world does not speak English.

The British Council says: “the UK needs to develop its citizens’ competence in a wider range of languages, and in far greater numbers,

in order to reap the economic and cultural benefits available to those who have these skills.”

However it stresses that schools across the UK should enrich their curriculum with the inclusion of new languages from the top 10 and an increased focus on understanding other cultures. It also says schools should be exploiting the many languages and

cultural resources available; whether funded, free, local, online or through international links and partnerships with other countries.

This has lifted out multilingual hearts here at VICI for while we are a business, the Academy was born of a passionate belief in the importance of enriching lives through learning language no matter what your age.

Ask Nathalie The Buzz language expert your questions online www.localbuzzmagazine.com

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Take a Chance demonstrates Education and Business working together effectively “Take a Chance sits at the heart of our diversity strategy, helping to increase young women’s employability skills and future career possibilities.”

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For seven years, a (Vodafone sponsored) “soft skills” development programme has brought West Berkshire secondary school students and business people together to increase students’ confidence and motivation.

A 16-year-old student pays tribute to his mentors, saying, “They help you to realise what life is like when you are older” – the mentor reflects, “It’s been great remembering what it was like to be 16!”

Take a Chance increases students’ confidence and motivation through practising “life-skills”, focusing on soft and work-related skills, emphasising teamwork, learning styles, presentation, time management and positive thinking.

A student from the 2013/14 programme reflected that Take a Chance was “Wonderful with a hint of amazing. It helps you with to be yourself and always think positive.”

The 14 to15 year-olds, nominated in Year 9, must be expecting 5 grade C’s at GCSE - young people with the potential to do well, but who perhaps don’t promote themselves, for lack of “soft skills”.

“Given the number of people we can touch positively through this programme, and the incredibly positive feedback from students and teachers, our investment is worthwhile.” says Andrew Dunnett, of Vodafone plc, whose Vodafone Foundation, funds the West Berkshire programme.

This year, for the first time, Education Business Partnership West Berkshire, who runs the programme, has piloted Take a Chance at Windsor Girls School, working in partnership with energy company Centrica plc, whose HR Partner Rebecca Harris comments, “Take a Chance sits at the heart of our diversity strategy, helping to increase young women’s employability skills and future career possibilities.”

A 16-year-old student pays tribute to his mentors, saying, “They help you to realise what life is like when you are older” – the mentor reflects, “It’s been great remembering what it was like to be 16!”

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music & festivals

A second chance to see. . .

‘THE TRAGEDY ON ENBOURNE ROAD’ Tickets available from the Corn Exchange, Newbury

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VUE CINEMA

For the Fallen: Music of the First World War

The Drop

Sat 29 nov

Tom Hardy stars as a lonely bartender in Brooklyn caught up in organised crime.

St Nicolas Church, West Mills, Newbury

Due to be released: 14/11/2014

19.30 – 22.30

Nativity 3: Dude Where’s My Donkey?

£15 (£5 under 16s)

This concert is a chance to hear three rarely performed works reflecting the personal reactions of composers to one of the darkest periods of European history.

For tickets and more information please visit www.newburychoral.org.uk

60’s & 70’s Night Sat 15 nov

Liberty Newbury Ltd, 187 Main Street Greenham Business Park, Newbury 19.00 – 1.00am £7 Every third Saturday of the month we hold our popular 60s & 70s nights where you can get out the hassle of town and enjoy the greatest music and buzzing atmosphere of the ballroom in all its glory.

The Regular Joes Sat 29 nov

Liberty Newbury Ltd, 187 Main Street Greenham Business Park, Newbury 19.00 – 1.00am £12.00 in advance or £15.00 on the door Certain to be a spectacular night of Jump, Jive and Swing dancing with the 11-piece band The Regular Joes, Now That’s Jive dance troupe and their DJs Major 5x5 and Lil Miss Wiggles. Don’t miss out; get your tickets in advance.

The play is being performed again by the Resurrection Players At The Phoenix Centre, Newtown Road Performances at 16:15 and 19:15 on Saturday 29th November

racecourse The bet365 Hennessy Festival Thu 27 – Sat 29 Nov Tickets from £16 - £45

Due to be released: 14/11/2014

Experience the magic of one of the season’s biggest Jump racing festivals, featuring the historic Hennessy Gold Cup. One of the most anticipated events in racing and one of the winter’s biggest social events, The bet365 Hennessy Festival captures the competitive spirit, history and elegance of the sport in three days of thrilling horseracing.

Dumb and Dumber To

Available from racecoursenewbury.co.uk or call 01635 40015

Third film in the festive series Stars Catherine Tate, Martin Clunes and Adam Garcia.

20 years after the first film the two dimwits are on another adventure to find a new kidney from one of their long lost children.

Christmas Raceday

Due to be released: 19/12/2014

Tickets from £16

Night of the Museum: Secret of the Tomb

The third film sees Larry spanning the globe to save the magic before its gone forever.

Wed 17 Dec

Celebrate the festive season in style with a day at the races – ideal for a family gettogether or business outing with great value dining options available.

Available from racecoursenewbury.co.uk or call 01635 40015

Due to be released: 19/12/2014

Into the Woods

A witch (Meryl Streep) teaches important lessons to various characters of popular children’s stories including Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella and Jack and The Beanstalk.

Due to be released: 9/1/2015

Mortdecai

Festive Family Fun Day

Johnny Depp’s latest film is about a art dealer searching for a painting that’s linked to a lost bank account filled with Nazi Gold.

Mon 29 Dec

Due to be released: 23/1/2015

Fun for the whole family between Christmas and New Year with some great racing featuring the Betfred Challow Hurdle. Look out for facepainters, interactive racing games, a kids zone and Harry the Horse of course.

Big Hero 6

A robot and a kid team up with a group of friends to form a band of high- tech heroes.

Due to be released: 30/1/2015

Tickets from £16

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Community Christmas Thatcham Community Christmas want to hear from older people who would like to join them for a freshly cooked dinner and entertainment on Christmas Day.

Volunteers provide transport to and from the Christadelphian Hall or can visit people at home.

This is a fun way to spend Christmas Day with the chance to make new friends across the generations.

call 0844 854 9251

Ring 0844 854 9251 or email Thatcham@communitychristmas.org.uk

markets

St Bartholomew’s School

Weekly Charter Market

Christmas Gift and Craft Fair Sun 16 Nov

Every Wednesday 07:00 to 14:30

Buckingham Road, Newbury

Newbury Charter Market

£2.00 (concessions £1, under 16 free)

High Street Hungerford

Thursday and Saturday 09:00 to 16:00

Thatcham Market The Broadway

Every Friday 08:30 to 13:00

Lambourn Market

Every Friday 09:00 to 13:00

Aldworth Market village hall

Every Saturday 9.30 a.m. to 12 noon

Woolhampton Village market village market hall

1st Saturday of each month 10.00 a.m. to 12 noon

NEWBURY FARMERS’ MARKET Market Place, Newbury

9.00 – 13.00. First and third Sunday of the month. www.tvfm.org.uk

CHRISTMAS MARKETS & BAZAARS

11.15 - 16.00

Over 60 stalls – wide selection of homemade crafts and gifts – all price ranges from stocking fillers to that special gift.

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christmas fair fri 5 dec

Kingsclere C of E Primary School Hall 3.30pm - 5.30pm Visit santa in his amazing grotto, many stalls (including tombola, cakes, cuddly toys), games with great prizes, crafts (including make your own decorations and make your own reindeer food), face painting, seasonal refreshments, sealed bids and there’s a fantastic raffle.

charity Lions Club of Newbury Charity Fireworks Spectacular Sat 1 Nov

Newbury Adoption Centre

Gates open at 5.30pm for food, drink and funfair.

Acland Hall, Cold Ash 13.00 - 16.00 Lots of Christmas goodies on sale, gifts, decorations, Christmas cards, calendars.

A variety of other stalls and games plus of course refreshments and raffle. Come and join in the festive fun!

THE TRAGEDY ON ENBOURNE ROAD Sat 29 Nov

Performances 16.15 & 19.15

THE PHOENIX CENTRE, NEWTON ROAD, NEWBURY Modestly priced tickets are available from the Corn Exchange, Newbury

BTUK Swan Lake fri 19 - sun 21 dec

Arlington Arts Snelsmore Common, Newbury 7.30pm

Cats Protection Sat 29 Nov

theatre

newbury racecourse

Swan Lake remains as one of the most enduring, moving and irreplaceable classical ballet due to its fantastic plot filled with romance, sorcery and betrayal.

Family ticket £50 (2 Adults and 2 Concessions) available from the Box Office on 01635 244246

Aladdin at the Corn Exchange - Newbury Performances from Fri 28 Nov 2014 – Sun 4 Jan 2015 Adventure, mayhem and mischief abound when you board the magic carpet for the annual 2014 Corn Exchange Pantomime!

Follow Aladdin’s exploits in old Peeking, with a Genie or two in a lamp or a ring.

Tickets are from £15 - £20, with concessions and groups tickets available on certain performances. Call the box office on 0845 5218 218 or visit www.cornexchangenew.com

Display begins at 7.30pm.

Tickets on sale in Northbrook Street every Saturday in October and at the usual outlets. Special early bird discounts available until Oct 25th. See website for details : www.newburyfireworks.org.uk

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There is something fabulous about the festive season at Donnington Grove

CHRISTMAS IN THE RESTAURANT Festive menu available everyday throughout December.

Lunch: 12.00 - 15.00

Dinner: 18.00 - 21.00

2 Course meal - £22.00 per person 3 Course meal - £27.00 per person

£35.00 per person

ALL THAT GLITTERS DECEMBER PARTY NIGHTS (Thursday, Friday, Saturday nights throughout December) Join our stunningly Stylish Christmas Party nights or hold your own exclusive private event (minimum 70).

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NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATIONS Bid farewell to 2014 at Donnington Grove, celebrate by enjoying a sumptuous four course meal and dance the night away before welcoming 2015.

01635 581000 www.donnington-grove.com Grove Road, Donnington, Newbury RG14 2LA

Wokefield Park

Christmas Party Nights - Pressure off, party hats on!

Our Chef has put together a special three course menu, with half a bottle of wine per guest, perfect to set you in the mood before you hit the dance floor. Alternatively, we can tailor a private party for you and your guests with Champagne on arrival and choices of upgraded wines.

www.deverevenues.co.uk/locations/wokefield-park E-mail: Wokefielddiaryteam@deverevenues.co.uk For more information call 0844 980 2322 Wokefield Park, Goodboys Lane, Mortimer, Reading RG7 3AH

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Book before 31st September and the organiser will receive a complimentary Bed & Breakfast stay

Party with us this season De Vere Venues Wokefield Park Book now to avoid disappointment From Only

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Inc Vat for Bedrooms

elegant Georgian Manor House

Weddings & Events Celebrate your big day at Mercure Newbury Elcot Park Hotel.

With its sweeping driveway and 16 acres of rolling countryside, this elegant Georgian Manor House has everything that you could dream of to make your wedding day exceptional. The hotel boasts 3 event rooms licensed for civil ceremonies and cater for up to 120 guests.

We would love to invite you to one of our fantastic wedding fayres with canapés and a glass of fizz and get a feel for the romantic surroundings and our friendly service.

Open evenings on the following dates: Sunday 18th January 2015 11 am until 3.30pm Thursday 19th Feb 6pm until 8.30pm Thursday 19th March 6pm until 8.30pm Thursday 30th April 6pm until 8.30pm.

Elcot Park Christmas

mistletoe masquerade £23.95PP

Our Mistletoe Masquerade Parties are very popular and if you still have not booked your Christmas party or a night out with family & friends, then please contact us on 0844 815 9060 (option 3) to check our last minute availability.

Prices start from £23.95pp to include a fantastic 3 course festive menu, themed event room and DJ until 1am.

Christmas Day lunch Why not take the stress out of Christmas Day lunch and let us do all the hard work? Join us for a scrumptious 5 course Christmas lunch with all the trimmings.

Prices are £69.95 per adult and £34.95 per child under 12 years.

new year Celebrate the New Year in style at our gorgeous Gala Ball. We will welcome you with a Kir

christmas day lunch £69.95 adult £34.95 child new year £69.95pp Royale plus a luxurious 4 course meal and disco until midnight.

Dinner and disco is £69.95pp.

Treat yourself to an overnight stay, prices are £120 per person (based on 2 people sharing) to include dinner, entertainment, accommodation and breakfast.

Please see our website www.mercurenewbury.co.uk/christmas.html or contact us on 0844 815 9060 (option 3)

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As the nights get darker you may feel a little worried about venturing out. Here are some ideas to keep you safe.

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Consider running with a friend or friends, this will keep you motivated and help you to stay safer.

with free location apps

Always tell someone where you are going and approximately what time you will be back. Consider taking a mobile phone and personal alarm. You could also try free apps such as Glympse which allow you to share your location with people so they can track you.

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Laurabella is now in Kintbury at Inglewood House with an extra two treatment rooms, hair and nail salon.

NOVEMBER

£20 off two hour Hot stone Massage Envelope yourself on cloud 9 with a two hour tissue massage using warm basalt stones, this wonderful massage eases tension, relieves stress, aids concentration and helps sleep patterns. Ideal for the cold dark nights as we are open every evening till 9pm.

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1 Hour Facial, Back and scalp Ritual £50 File & Polish on Fingers and Toes scrub and Eyelash Tint (patch test required) £35.

Gift Voucher

Treat your loved one to a Laurabella Gift Voucher this Christmas. For any amount or for a set treatment or spa day

Christmas Fayre

Sunday 23rd November from 11am to 3pm

A chance to stock up on little gifts, using local talented people selling jewlery, art, cards and paper to pamper hampers and lots more. . .

T: 01635 291211 www.laurabella.co.uk

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Laurabella Inglewood Templeton Road Kintbury RG17 9AA

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Vegan Eats only plant-based foods

Experience a wonderful Reiki treatment. Before the busy Christmas period. Join all those who regularly enjoy the gentle benefits of Reiki.

Does not eat : Meat, poultry, fish, milk, eggs, cheese, honey. Also avoids, leather, fur, wool and cosmetics derived from animal products.

Reiki is a form of energy healing that requires no specific spiritual alignment. Reiki is an ancient treatment, revived in Japan in the early 1900’s for relieving aches, stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing.

Lacto-vegetarian Eats plant-based foods, milk, milk products, cheese and yoghurt.

Does not eat : Meat, poultry, fish and eggs.

Flexitarian (semi-vegetarian) Eats plant-based foods and occasionally consumes meat, poultry and fish.

Does not eat : Animal foods consumed in limited quantity and/or frequency.

If you have not experienced Reiki, now is the perfect time to book a ‘taster’ Reiki treatment. Pay just £10.00 for 30 minutes of pure relaxation using our voucher.

Feel your body respond to the benefits of Reiki.

Feel your body respond to the benefits of Reiki.

If you are feeling tired, stressed or suffering from ill health, Reiki is definitely for you! During a Reiki treatment, the client lies fully clothed on a comfortable padded couch. Each session lasts between 45 and 60 minutes.

Please contact Marilyn Down 07856 611 194 or 01635 248170 to book your Reiki Treatment. Please refer to our special voucher on The Buzz website or see it on page 39.

VEGETARIANS AND VEGANS. . .

Whats the difference?

To eat or not eat meat. . . this is the question on many people’s mind.

The negative impact of animal foods on health, the damage associated with animal foods and the environment, religious beliefs, and the desire to protect and respect animals are some of the reasons for the increase in the number of people consuming vegetarian diets.

Many people express an interest in consuming a vegetarian diet but don’t do so

because they are unsure of how to do it or are not ready to give up meat.

Fortunately, there are options and lots of great resources available to help. The key to making this diet work for you is to understand what nutrients you are missing from the foods that you are not consuming and to learn how to balance your meals without these foods. (See table above).

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Professional treatments for a variety of foot problems including: Corns/hard skin l Ingrown toenails Diabetic feet l Flat feet l Thickened toenails l Cracked heels Emma Barrow, Podiatrist BSc (hons) MChS HPC registered www.treatyourfeet.org l 01635 299149 0776 5996772 l treatyourfeet@outlook.com Newbury, Midgham, Chapel Row (no home visits)

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What types of vegetarian diets are there?

As well as being a good coffee or tea-time cake, this makes a comforting pudding, served warm with clotted cream or crème fraîche. I often make it in autumn, when I have a glut of apples.

Serves 12 341 Calories per serving Special equipment: Traybake tin, 30 x 23cm (12 x 9in) and 4cm (1 Serves 12 341 calories per serving in) deep

Ingredients 225g (8oz) butter (room temperature), plus extra for greasing 550g (1 lb) cooking apples, such as Bramley Juice of

lemon

225g (8oz) light muscovado sugar 300g (10oz) self-raising flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp ground cinnamon 4 large eggs 1 tbsp full-fat or semi-skimmed milk Icing sugar, to dust

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reheat the oven to 180ºC (fan 160ºC/350ºF/Gas 4). Grease the traybake tin with butter and line with baking parchment. Quarter, peel, core, and thinly slice the apples, and put them in a shallow dish. Pour over the lemon juice and toss gently together.

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It’s important to slice the apples very thinly. If they’re too thick, they won’t soften enough when baked. Tossing them in lemon juice helps stop them from turning too brown, as well as giving flavour and extra juiciness.

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poon half the mixture into the prepared tin and spread it out evenly. Lay half the apple slices on top and sprinkle over the remaining teaspoon of cinnamon.

Spoon the remaining cake mixture on top and carefully level the surface.

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ake for 40 minutes or until well risen and golden brown on top. The cake will feel spongy but firm, and will be starting to come away slightly from the edges of the tin. Also, the apples should be soft. Leave the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then loosen the sides with a small palette knife and turn out the cake, peel off the parchment paper, and leave to cool on a wire rack. Sift icing sugar over the top of the cake.

modern and stylish Just Lucky’s Indian Restaurant, elegant, modern and stylish dining in the heart of Newbury.

Whether you’re looking for an intimate experience or a party booking, we can cater for your every need, to ensure you have the best service of the highest standard. With freshly prepared ingredients, creating a selection of mouth-watering sumptuous delights, both contemporary and traditional.

Just Lucky’s is proud to announce that they have been nominated for the British Curry Awards 2014

Just Lucky’s presents Thali Nights

Mondays and Tuesdays. A choice of hand selected dishes prepared lovingly for you, and presented in a traditional Indian thali.

Take Away Free Home Delivery!

Great for Christmas party bookings at £8.95 per thali!

www.just-luckys.com 01635 32593

Private function suite

7 - 9 Kings Road West Newbury Berkshire RG14 5BY

upstairs for up to 50 guests

atkins & potts

make the most of our British ingredients

The Buzz finds a successful local business producing quality products that our readers will love!

Nicola and Robert Young shared their passion for cooking and the determination to fill a gap in the market to create high quality homemade style cooking sauces.

have you tried. . .?

L to R : Nicola Young, Jackie Osborne, Caroline Taylor & Robert Young

Atkins & Potts - Inspired Dining, British Provenance Foods & Relish The Idea Along with various shopping outlets you can purchase these delicious sauces at www.atkinsandpotts.co.uk

which use as many British ingredients as possible.

An important part of their strategy is to utilise British ingredients. So, nine years ago, Nicola and Robert started Atkins & Potts following an upbringing in farming and from culinary backgrounds as Robert’s father and brother are both chefs.

Recognised by their award winning Hollandaise sauce, Nicola adds “When we market the products, the packaging plays an important part and therefore we allow people to see what they were actually buying which has been extremely successful.”

There are three different brands within the Atkins & Potts range; Atkins & Potts Inspired Dining, British Provenance Foods and Relish The Idea. All the ingredients used are of the highest quality such as British eggs, British butter and British sugar; and these are in all of their products, however, it is their British Provenance Foods

Their vision is to grow the British Provenance range and to make it more widely available. Currently you can buy their products at Cobbs Farm and Wellington Farm Shop, Vicar’s Game, Budgens at Wash Common, N J Richards at Lambourne, Cook & Butcher at Thatcham or via their website www.atkinsandpotts.co.uk http://food.askbuzz.co.uk

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THE SPOTTED DOG IN COLD ASH A traditional country pub serving high quality, classic English dishes.

The Spotted Dog has been transformed after a major refit into a high quality bar and restaurant, where you can enjoy a wide variety of classic English dishes, some with a Continental twist.

These are complemented with a great selection of Real Ales and Fine Wines.

A newly fitted kitchen with a Lava Rock grill enables Chef John Cowan and his team to provide a top quality grill menu with all meat being supplied by Aubrey Allen purveyors to HRH.

Sandford Springs The ideal venue to hold your work Christmas party this festive season for just £35 per person.

Come and celebrate Christmas with us from as little as £17.95 for a two course meal.

Celebrate in our Garden Suite and we will provide a 3 course Christmas dinner, crackers, wine and a disco to perfectly celebrate the end of your working year.

There are a number of choices available from our delicious Christmas themed menu including confit of salmon, traditional roast turkey with all the trimmings and steamed date & walnut pudding with toffee sauce.

Having a substantial car park makes easy parking and the large garden decking area encourages outdoor dining for those sunny days.

For a great dining experience in a warm and friendly atmosphere, please call us on 01635 862458 or see us on www.spotteddogcoldash.co.uk

Delicious food with warm and friendly service. Book today 01635 296800 www.sandfordsprings.co.uk

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The White Hart Inn great food, great drink, great accommodation The White Hart Inn is a 16th century country inn located in the historic village of Hamstead Marshall, in rolling Berkshire countryside and only four miles to the west of Newbury and to the east of Hungerford.

Open throughout the day from 11.30am,

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The White Hart Inn offers a warm welcome, together with all the comforts of a traditional country inn, including outstanding pub food “classics” alongside fantastic beers and wines as well as eight delightfully comfortable bedrooms.

For more information, please visit our website www.whitehartinnhamsteadmarshall.co.uk or call us on 01488 657545

Go to the Buzz website for a chance to win a meal for 4 this Christmas. www.localbuzzmagazine.com Book now for Christmas and New Year’s Eve - call us to book your table on 01635 35000

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elcome to The Crown Inn Kingsclere, just a short drive from Newbury and Basingstoke. The warmest of welcomes awaits whatever time of the year!

Our dining room is open and the roaring log burner will make a perfect, cosy venue for your Christmas party.

Join us for live vocalists, comedy and disco. . . watch out for our wicked grown up panto nights!

With prices starting at just £19.95 for a full nights entertainment and the perfect Christmas three course meal.

Now is the time to call 01635 299500 to book the ultimate party night Saturday nights at The Crown Starting soon. . . Dinner Cabaret and Live Music Join us for a fantastic 3 course dinner and show every Saturday night in our new Dining room. A full nights entertainment and great food for just £19.95. Perfect for any celebration.

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e offer you a high level of service at a fraction of the cost of high street Estate Agents. This includes a market appraisal of your home and taking photographs, we can also arrange for floor plans and an EPC to be carried out.

We will also accompany potential purchasers when viewing your property and once an offer is accepted, we will keep you updated

Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week and with Valuations and Viewings at times to suit both Vendors and buyers.

What our customers say The fixed price structure makes a huge amount of sense, Colonia were great value for money but it is more the personal service that really sets Colonia aside from the competition.

I have absolutely no reservations in recommending Colonia and Raphael to anyone looking for an Estate agent.

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Buzz Properties is run by Raphael Rodgers who has worked with properties since 1986 and has a wealth of experience in sales and lettings.

Raphael prides himself in offering both seller and buyer a first class personnel service which he feels is lacking in estate agency today.

sold Two recently sold properties. . .

A superb, recently decorated five double bedroom linked detached family home arranged over three floors and located within the sought after Kennet Heath Development, this beautiful house has been extremely well cared for by it’s current owners and is ready to move into.

The house is located on a very desirable turning with no thru traffic and is within a moments walk from a large open space making it ideal for families with children.

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The double aspect reception room has doors out to the rear garden. There is a good size dining room and a fully fitted kitchen with separate utility area.

There are four bedrooms to the first floor with an en-suite to the master bedroom and a family bathroom.

Two bedrooms benefit from double built in wardrobes and a third has a walk in wardrobe.

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Most of the talk this month is about the levelling off that started six months ago with the introduction of tighter mortgage lending.

The prevailing sentiment now has shifted away from quick gains towards a more long-term view.

Could it be that we are finally getting to grips with our real estate issues or is this another period of calm before the next storm? On the one hand, there are encouraging signs of stability including discussions over giving the Bank of England further powers to maintain sensible lending. On the other, there is the seemingly never-ending demand particularly in regional hotspots like the Thames Valley and this can only result in inflationary pressures, even if these pressures are held back temporarily.

Newbury

Property

A great place to live West Berkshire claims to be a “great place to live”. Do we live up to our own billing? Well I have lived in this district for over 15 years and I think we’ve come a long way. Our district as a whole offers a wide range of accommodation at prices that are reasonable given where we are in the country.

Newbury town centre has certainly come a long way with the advent of pedestrianisation and expansion of the shopping district.

In particular we have a growing choice of food, beverage and entertainment options (with more coming soon) and these encourage people to stay local rather than migrate outwards to bigger centres such as Reading. This is good for our economy and it’s good for us as residents. We must remember our unique appeal though;- we have created a vibrant urban centre that sits within beautiful and

tranquil countryside with a great deal of recreational activity.

Prosperity and new town centre homes

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There is no doubting as well our ability to drive business prosperity.

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