Local Buzz – Award Winning Lifestyle Magazine ISS52

LOCAL Connecting Local Businesses with Local People

This month's charity

SEPTEMBER 2018 localbuzzmagazine.com

Lovec!

i n a g r O

Your tanning specialists

37 Oxford Street, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1TN

37 Oxford Street, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1TN

2 Parkway Shopping Centre, Newbury RG1 1AY

08000 88 60 90 consol.eu

Welcome Organic, organic, organic! The way your food is grown or raised can have a major impact on your mental and emotional health as well as the environment, but what about skincare products?

34

Fitness

Thank you to all our readers and advertisers for making Local Buzz their number one community magazine.

Designer Vanessa Davis studio@localbuzzmagazine.com

18 Love

Website Editor Charleigh Cox editor@localbuzzmagazine.com

Organic

Social Media Jamie Blowes jamie@localbuzzmagazine.com Sales Angela Walker angela@localbuzzmagazine.com Accounts Jenny Flitter accounts@localbuzzmagazine.com Contributor Marce Coluccis, Garry Poulson Advertise in Local Buzz sales@localbuzzmagazine.com Call us on 01635 200 006 www.localbuzzmagazine.com

Address: 11 Queen Eleanor House, Kingsclere Park, Kingsclere RG20 4SW Your complimentary copy or where sold ÂŁ2. Thank you for the continued encouragement from our advertisers, supporters and the local community.

FOR A DAILY DOSE OF LOCAL BUZZ

In this issue we also celebrate National Fitness Day and share the benefits of keeping fit. There are various local options to get you fit now for the big celebrations at the end of the year. Go to page 34.

Lastly, we reviewed the new Bentley Continental GT which combines spirited, focused performance with handcrafted luxury and cutting-edge technology. Turn to page 22 to read how quickly it goes from 0 - 60mph.

Editor-in-Chief Jackie Osborne jackie@localbuzzmagazine.com

To promote your event: events@localbuzzmagazine.com

Many products have plant-derived active ingredients that have been shown to be beneficial to the health of the skin, such as organic oils to provide the omega fats and organic plant extracts high in vitamins and minerals. Anyone who wants to take conscious care of themselves and be proactive in what goes on their skin should look at page 18 and check for a number of natural products for men, women, teens and babies!

22

The new Bentley

Jackie Osborne - Editor-in-Chief

4 Local Buzz 7 Competitions 9 What’s On 13 Sue Ryder 21 Organic Vegetables 28 British Food 31 Fine Food 40 Macmillan Coffee Morning 42 Tanning Specialists 50 BuzzConnect www.localbuzzmagazine.com

Proud winners Best community magazine Best magazine design Best website

Although every effort has been taken in compiling the contents, the publisher cannot be held responsible for errors, omissions or information supplied by the advertisers.

Do you have any news that you would like to share?

We’d love to hear from you editor@localbuzzmagazine.com

Your Local Buzz Volunteer Centre West Berkshire Volunteering, community activism, social engagement or just plain involvement with your community is right here in West Berkshire.

Peel back the layers of community and Local Buzz Readers may be fascinated to know that 44-year-old volunteer recruitment charity, Volunteer Centre West Berkshire, is currently promoting around 440 different ways to become involved with your community in our district. Garry Poulson - Director Garry Poulson has been Director of the charity for twenty years and is wellknown in Newbury and West Berkshire for his creative recruitment campaigns and encouraging people from all parts of the district to get involved. Garry has served as Newbury Town Mayor, been President of Round Table, Chairman

of The Newbury Society and has lead on many community initiatives.

There is probably no better person to turn to if you want to get involved in your community.

Garry told Local Buzz that readers can very easily find out about how to get volunteer by going online using the Volunteer Centre website www.volunteerwestberks. org.uk or by calling the office on 01635 49004 for an appointment. You will be welcomed and given lots of great information about how, where and when you can volunteer. Most importantly, Garry says, “there isn’t any pressure and our trained interviewer Chris Read will

If you are a Facebook user, have a look at the Volunteer Centres Facebook page where there are regular updates on new opportunities to help out”

Line closures - more dates announced GWR and Network Rail have confirmed more dates when a significant part of the line between Newbury and Reading will be closed. This is to facilitate electrification works, track renewal and ballast work.

The first phase of works is scheduled to take place over the following four working-day periods, with a number of additional line blocks required to complete the work.

don’t miss the next Issue. . .

4

in the stands 1st october

l

Mon 8 to Thu 11 October

l

Mon 19 to Thu 22 November

For further travel advice and information on the work please visit GWR.com/Newbury2018 Twitter @GWRHelp

go through all kinds of volunteering opportunities based on skills, interests, time available and where they live.

The Volunteer Centre is based down a little alleyway between Temptations Gifts and Pret-a-Manger in Northbrook Street.

Local Buzz asked where is the greatest need? Garry replied “The answer is that there is constant need across many areas of benefit. If you want to assist older people, become a Befriender, help in a day centre or enjoy some admin and have managerial experience, then charities are always looking for trustees and committee members.

If children and young people are more of a priority for you, there are many ways to support them. Become a School Governor or help at a community playgroup or train to become a family support worker. You may be interested in animals or conservation in West Berkshire, there are dozens of ways to help out at times to suit you.”

Garry will be writing a column for Local Buzz in future issues in view of keeping the readers up to date with what’s going on in West Berkshire's world of community work.

LOCAL BUZZ

Richard Benyon MP

Kit Malthouse MP

One step at a time

Our 'deer' friends

Lewis is a remarkable four-yearold who, despite suffering from cerebral palsy, epilepsy and limited vision, managed to complete a onekilometre challenge recently to raise money for Dingley’s Promise.

The last few years have seen high Hampshire’s dells, forests and fields welcome a number of new guests.

He has been attending the centre in Shaw since he was just under one year old and is off to The Castle School in September. For Lewis and other children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities, it was encouraging to hear that Children’s Services in West Berkshire have been rated ‘good’ by Ofsted and the CQC this year, an unprecedented two-grade improvement in just over two years.

Thinking mainly of the native Red and Roe deer, this is not a bad thing, although it does on the whole pose future management questions including the particularly invasive Muntjac. Deer numbers are thought to have reached 2 million in Great Britain, their highest ebb since medieval times.

The inspectors spoke to children and young people, to parents and carers, and to staff. Amongst other positive comments, the inspectors found that there was a strong focus on preparation for adulthood and evidence of increased access to employment.

One of my highlights of this year was attending the World of Work celebration at The Castle School which recognises the importance of work experience for the students and acknowledges the employers who offer these life-changing opportunities.

Rt Hon Richard Benyon MP for Newbury

Some Red, some Roe, some Fallow, some Sika, and with them Muntjac and the Chinese Water, I refer of course to the thriving deer population that, try as it might, fails to hide from anyone criss-crossing our corner of the county. Whether journeying from Tadley to Whitchurch or between Kingsclere and Andover, rarely a week passes when I do not spot them from the corner of my eye or, more rarely, have to slow to let a nervous doe tiptoe from the road.

Whether in the future we must develop an appetite for venison or whether they will need to be kept in reserves, I am in no place to speculate.

That they thrive in the countryside of modern England however, is a sign that our country is still a large and somewhat wild one, something that our urban driven news narratives often lets us forget. So do keep a look out for the herds dotted around North West Hampshire and drive safely.

Kit Malthouse MP Minister for Housing and Planning in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Thatcham Historical Society

Chamberhouse Mill Chamberhouse Mill stands as a possible contender as one of the two doomsday mills of Thatcham and was originally part of Crookham.

The mill, a working grist (corn) mill, was granted to Thomas Street in the 14th Century. The locals would bring their corn here to be ground into flour.

It is not until 1656 that we have a name for a miller, in this case a Thomas Eastman, miller to Dowse Fuller of Chamberhouse.

The mill passed down through family and changed hands until in 1882 Henry Smith became the miller. Henry lived at the mill with his wife, Sophia, and six children. In May 1909 Henry fell into the river and drowned. Two of the sons, Sidney and Fred, along with their sister Lillian, took over the mill trading as ‘Henry Smith & Sons’. Sidney died in 1936 and soon after Mr Tull, landlord, sold the mill to John Henry of Colthrop Mill. Lillian in 1959 leaving Fred as the last miller who manage to keep the mill running until his death on 21st January, 1965.

The mill closed and was eventually sold to Mr M. V. Raphael who developed it into houses, thus ending over 600 years of milling .

To find out more contact us via email enquiries@thatchamhistoricalsociety. org.uk or visit our website thatchamhistoricalsociety.org.uk

The mill, a working grist (corn) mill, was granted to Thomas Street in the 14th Century. The locals would bring their corn here to be ground into flour.

5

FR I 21 & SAT 22 SEPTEM B E R

NEWB URY RACECOURSE

BOOK NOW 01635 40015 newburyracecourse.co.uk

Win a Website Banner on localbuzzmagazine.com for a year!

Worth £360

Competitions

How many pages do we now publish at? a. 32

b. 45

Enter today to win fantastic prizes

c. 56

www.localbuzzmagazine.com

Two family tickets to Oktoberfest (4 people per family ticket) Which Charity runs the Hampshire Oktoberfest? a. Wessex Heritage Trust b. British Heart Foundation c. Guide Dogs

Four tickets to Robin Hood at The Watermill Theatre on Sat 17 Nov at 7pm

Six month Premium Membership at Herongate Club What date did Herongate Club open its doors to the public?

Worth £48

a. 30th April 2018 b. 30th May 2017

Worth £382

c. 30th January 2015

Who is Robin Hood's arch enemy? a. The Sheriff of Nottingham b. Maid Marion c. Friar Tuck

30 days of Premier Membership to Basingstoke Sports Centre

Worth £76.95

One pair of tickets for our Graham Parker Leamington Spa Assembly Show Thu 4th Oct Which band was Graham Worth £40 Parker lead singer of? a. Graham Parker & The Rumour b. Graham Parker & The Liars c. Graham Parker & The Truthful

Dinner for two at Indigo Bay in Newbury How many restaurants does Indigo Bay have in Berkshire? a. 3

b. 4

Up to £40

b. Japan

c. Lima

What is the correct name for this ride? a. Golden Gallopers b. Carousel

c. Dobbie Set

c. 5

Worth £60

Up to On the Latest Glitch VR £40 Facebook cover photo, how many Glitch VR logos are there? b.2

a. Athens

Worth One super saver family £60 ticket to the Hollycombe Steam Fair (2 adults 3 children)

One hour at Glitch VR for up to four people

a.1

In which city is the 2020 summer Olympics held?

c.3

Up to £38

a. 370 million b. 250 million c. 830 million COMPETITIONS

Which grape variety is predominantly used to make Prosecco? a. Chardonnay

Festive afternoon tea for two in December; Christmas themed finger sandwiches, scones and festive treats.

On average, how many mince pies are consumed over the festive period in the UK?

Afternoon tea for two at Doubletree Newbury North, including a bottle of Colucci's award winning Prosecco! b. Glera

c. Pinot Grigio

Two adult tickets for the Hosted Experience at the Bombay Sapphire Distillery Prior to being the Mill where every drop of Bombay Sapphire gin across the world is distilled, what did Laverstoke Mill produce? a. Corn b. Paper c. Cotton Worth

£50

7

10am-2pm Saturday 22nd September free pizza slices • magician • bouncy castle • face paint & much more!

Domino’s Newbury

01635 529 529

Domino’s Thatcham

01635 866 999

Cost: £5 per adult, £4 concessions. Each walk lasts about 11/2 hours (except Dave Stubbs’) and has limited spaces. Bespoke walks can be arranged.

Walks start at the Corn Exchange, except the Wash Common walk, which meets at the Falkland Memorial.

What's on in September Authentic French Market Fri 7 9:00 - 17:00 Market Place, Newbury RG14 5AA We're welcoming back the sights and smells of the market! What delicious treats will you find?

First Battle of Newbury 1643 Sun 16 14:30 - 16:00 A two hour walk from the Royalist positions on the eve of battle, through ‘no man’s land’ to where parliament gained a foothold on the high ground at Round Hill.

Tickets are available from: Newbury Corn Exchange, Market Place, Newbury RG14 5BD www.cornexchangenew. com 0845 5218 Beer Festival Sat 8 17:00 23:00 Hatch Warren Community Centre, Basingstoke come along and enjoy a variety of Beers. Wine, prosecco and cider also available! Live music and hot food.

Supplied by Simple Franks, ticket prices £6 per person £3 per person for members (on production of a valid membership card and limited to 2 tickets per family - only available from the office).

Family/Kids Cinema Mon 13 Please arrive from 12.45 for a 13.00 start Viables Community Centre, The Harrow Way Basingstoke Sign yourself up to our Kids/Family Cinema for just £1.50 each! You can purchase popcorn cups or refreshments whilst here and enjoy a popular film on our large cinema screen.

Please contact the centre for film titles for these dates.

FREE ONLINE! upload your events

localbuzzmagazine.com

Looking for a Term Time Nursery?

Jubilee Gems Nursery offers exceptional care for boys and girls aged 3 months to 5 years of age.

Jubilee Gems Nursery Magical Childhood Memories

Experts in outdoor learning with fantastic grounds, farm & woodland Freshly prepared food Funding available

For more information, please visit

www.jubileegems.co.uk Conveniently located just off the A4 between Newbury and Reading.

School Road, Padworth, RG7 4JA info@jubileegems.co.uk

0118 983 4018

www.facebook.com/JubileeGems

WHAT'S ON Some details may be subject to change so please check before you book

www.jubileegems.co.uk 9

Est. 1948

SHAPING YOUR FUTURE From construction to care, business studies to beauty therapy, Newbury College offers courses with relevant work experience and qualifications that have been shaping the future of Newbury for 70 years.

newbury college

IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO ENROL

COMING SEPTEMBER 2018

Take on 18 holes of Medieval fun! Challenge your friends, learn fun facts, get the best score! ...But beware of the dragon!

Learn more & book now at www.knightsrealm.co.uk Basingstoke Golf Centre, West Ham Leisure Park, Worting Road, Basingstoke RG22 6PG

DESIGN, SALES AND FULL DESIGN, SALESSERVICE AND FULL INSTALLATION INSTALLATION SERVICE

ASK ABOUT OUR DISCOUNTS ON SUPPLY ONLY ASK ABOUT OUR DISCOUNTS ON SUPPLY ONLY

SERVING THE PEOPLE OF BASINGSTOKE & NORTH HAMPSHIRE SINCE 1968 SERVING THE PEOPLE OF BASINGSTOKE & NORTH HAMPSHIRE SINCE 1968

RS AS ER YE YA

ING BRAT CELE ING T A R CELEB

8 01 -2 68 19 1 0 1968-2 8

Facebook “f ” Logo

CMYK / .ai

Facebook “f ” Logo

CMYK / .ai

Facebook “f ” Logo

CMYK / .ai

Facebook “f ” Logo

CMYK / .ai

01256 363123 | enquiries@twoguys.co.uk | twoguys.co.uk 01256 363123 | enquiries@twoguys.co.uk | twoguys.co.uk A R M S T R O N G R O A D , D A N E S H I L L E A S T, B A S I N G S T O K E , H A M P S H I R E R G 2 4 8 N U A R M S T R O N G R O A D , D A N E S H I L L E A S T, B A S I N G S T O K E , H A M P S H I R E R G 2 4 8 N U

The Newbury Team

Care & Compassion From Sue Ryder

Sue Ryder provides hospice care for people facing a frightening, life-changing diagnosis. It’s not just expert medical care we provide, it’s the emotional support and practical things we take care of too. We do whatever we can to be a safety net for our patients and their loved ones.

Our services cover West Berkshire from three sites: the unit for Newbury and the surrounding areas is located at the West Berkshire Community Hospital, Duchess of Kent Hospice in Reading and Wokingham Day Hospice.

We offer advice and support to people in their own homes through our community services and day hospice care at all three sites.

Day hospice services Our day services can support people to be cared for at home for as long as possible, providing practical care as well as preventing isolation. How often someone comes in depends entirely on their circumstances and needs. It could be for a medical procedure, such as a blood transfusion, for physiotherapy, or for a consultation with our therapy or social work teams. There’s the added benefit of enjoying an activity and a chat over a cuppa with people in similar

It’s not just expert medical care we provide, it’s the emotional support and practical things we take care of too. circumstances, whilst giving carers a break too.

Community services We don’t just care for people at our hospices; we also provide a variety of services from our expert teams out in the community, which enable patients to remain in the comfort of their own homes.

Our Sue Ryder community nurses are a key part of this and are available seven days a week for home visits. They manage physical symptoms like pain, nausea or fatigue. They also work closely with GPs and other health and social care teams to ensure care and support is co-ordinated. The nurses will share expert advice, support loved ones, and if need be, provide a referral to our day or inpatient services.

Inpatient unit Hospice inpatient beds for the Newbury area are provided at the 15-bed Duchess of Kent Hospice in Reading. All beds are in private rooms overlooking our wonderful courtyard garden and all have en-suite facilities. There are some beds for patients with palliative care needs in West Berkshire Community Hospital.

Support Sue Ryder It costs £15,000 a day to provide our services. We need your help. Whether it’s running, singing, baking or talking, there’s a way for you to get involved, and we will support you in anything you decide to do. Last year we provided 130,000 hours of care to people across West Berkshire, but we can help many more with the help of people like you.

If you would like more information, please get in touch with your Community Fundraiser: hannah.richards@suerydercare.org

13

OAKLEY W

WINDOWS, DOORS &

New or replacement conservatories and lightweight warm roof specialists

Whether you want a complete new conservatory, a replacement roof or just want to have a new lightweight warm roof installed - we would be proud to assist; no sales, no gimmicks, just great all year prices, helping dreams come true.

WINDOWS

& CONSERVATORIES When you decide to improve your home, we would be proud to help you all the way through the process. From originally choosing the right style and product for your home, through to the final installation by fully qualified and registered FENSA fitters.

THE INSPIRATION RANGE

With over 20 years of successful business, you can be sure that you will talk directly to quality tradesman, not salesmen.

We are FENSA Registered and our products come with an additional HOMEPRO 10 Year Insurance backed guarantee.

Come to the showroom and see our products in person.

.00 ÂŁ895 inc vat

WIDE RANGE Supplied fitted and a 10 year guarantee

of other designs and colours available

No gimmicks, no sales - just great prices all year,

T: 01256 889766 . www.oakleywindows.co.uk . E : sales@oakleywindows.co.uk Oakley Windows Ltd, Unit 11 Folly Farm, Kingsclere Road, Hampshire RG26 5RJ

"% 5

# -7 9

. / '++,0 (+1333

. / '+362 66'''

< 5 ) ) -

- 8 ) ( 27*

! # : ; +& +#*

"# 5 4.

7 68 !

4$16 ( 7

. / '+031 ,32((2

"## 45

&+ 25

. / '++,0 (0(622

KVISTBRO Storage table

25

£

KVISTBRO storage table £25 Painted finish and powder-coated steel. Ø44, H42cm. 303.494.52

SKOGSTA serving stand

13

€

We have a/ea nose for good ideas For this year’s catalogue we created a range of homes that tell very different stories: from making the most of small space living to living more sustainably.

Whatever you’re looking for, we hope our new ideas will inspire a better everyday life in your home.

The best part? It’s all affordable and easy to bring alive, transforming the way you live.

Take your dinner party to new heights Get your new IKEA Catalogue at your nearest store or online www.IKEA.co.uk You don’t need to be a master chef to impress your guests. Whether homemade or delivered, take your feast up a notch and say Hooray! to The Wonderful Everyday.

THE WONDERFUL EVERYDAY

BABIES Balm Scent-free rescue balm for mum and baby to share.

A non aqueous cream for sensitive and delicate skin.

£10.50

Children hand sanitiser Naturally antibacterial sanitiser for sticky fingers, faces, toys and high chairs

£10.00 Balm Ingredients Calendula In cosmetics, Calendula is used principally for its moisturising benefits and soothing properties for inflamed skin.

Baby Wash & Shampoo Scent-free baby wash for babies and children with sensitive skin.

Suitable for washing body, hair and nappy area.

£7.95

Baby Samples Discover gentle skin care for young, delicate skin with our ‘try me’ sachet pack

Lo Org £2.00

TEENS

Facewash

Deodrant

Thoroughly cleanse your pores with this antibacterial face wash.

The natural and organic deodorant that really keeps you fresh - orange & vanilla scent

Promotes a blemish-free complexion - knocks the spots off the rest.

£9.50

£12.50

Deodrant Ingredients Orange

Moisturiser Natural moisturiser for acne-prone skin with purifying actives.

Promotes a spot-free complexion naturally.

£11.00 18

Blemish Concealer Hide your blemishes AND clear them with this active spot cover!

Conceals and mends spots with natural actives and earth minerals.

£12.00

Orange oil is both antiseptic and anti-inflammatory and works well on swollen tissue by stimulating blood circulation.

Moisturiser

MEN

Tree & Seed Men’s Collection

A certified organic, non-greasy after shave moisturiser.

Replace the natural oils needed for healthy skin.

£13.75

Face Scrub

This deeply hydrating, botanical shower gel and moisturiser gift has a refreshing, minty aroma that revives tired skin, calms irritation and energises the mind.

£24.95

A certified organic and natural exfoliator and face wash.

Bamboo extract and Cranberry powder remove dead skin cells.

Shaving Gel 2-in-1 certified organic face wash and natural shaving gel.

£12.75

Lifts hair shafts to prepare for closer shave.

ove ganic £12.75

Just like you nourish your body with organic food, your skin deserves care with organic beauty products. Nature and science go hand in hand when it comes to making organic cosmetics.

WOMEN

Eyeshadow

Fruitful Nights

Natural Illuminating Eye Duo for gorgeous glowing complexion.

Rich blendable mineral shades for instant radiance and shimmer.

Organic night cream with key natural actives to tone, nourish and reduce wrinkles.

£17.50

£18.50 Mascara Volumise, condition and lengthen lashes with organic mascara.

Natural mineral pigments for intense natural brown-black colour.

£16.50 Facepowder Organic pressed mineral powder for medium skin with a yellow tone.

Smooth matte finish for a flawless complexion.

£21.00

Fruitful Nights Ingredients Pineapple Pineapple extract is rich in the substance Bromelain which is a protein digesting enzyme. Applied to the skin this enzyme breaks down the protein bonds that hold dead skin cells onto the surface of the stratum corneum.

This allows excess dead cells to be shed from mthe skin, exposing younger more vibrant cells and refining the complexion.

Find these organic products @ www.greenpeople.co.uk Prices correct when gone to print

19

S

A

IL

RE C NO EB R U W SI TE IT FO IN R D ET G W

E SE

OPENING EARLY OCTOBER Rosebourne showcases the best locally sourced produce within our Restaurant and Food Hall as well as a wide range of plants, garden products and unique gifts for the home.

Rosebourne, Basingstoke Road, Aldermaston, Reading RG7 4LD (A340 just north of Aldermaston village)

www.rosebourne.co.uk

FOLLOW US:

Why not try :

rhubarb, mint, tomatoes, chilli peppers, garlic, basil, carrots, pumpkins and sweet potatoes. . .

Growing vegetables the Organic way Prepare your soil Good gardening starts with healthy soil.

There are many soil types but all will benefit from following these tips: n

n

n

Dig clay soils in late autumn, and for all other types of soil dig in early spring.

Dig out pits or trenches where your climbing beans will be growing, fill them with rough compost or kitchen waste (fruit and vegetable peelings) and re-cover with soil. This will hold on to water as well as providing natural food for the crop.

Before planting, lightly fork compost into the soil where the leeks, lettuce, onions, peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, courgettes, parsley and broccoli will be growing, but not where the carrots will be sown.

If you have looked after your soil well and raised healthy plants, you should have strong growing, happy crops. n

n

All the seeds in this range, except carrots, can easily be sown indoors on a warm windowsill or in a greenhouse for later planting out, minimising the effects of the weather, birds and mice.

Water plants in when planting to help them to establish.

How to care for your growing organic vegetables If you have looked after your soil well and raised healthy plants, you should have strong growing, happy crops. n

n

Try not to allow weeds to establish.

They will compete for nutrients and water.

Grow some flowering herbs or annuals with simple open flowers near your vegetables to attract beneficial insects to prey on pest insects.

n

Move plants into larger pots as soon as their roots have filled the available space.

n

Broad beans are hardy enough to be planted out in early spring. Plant out other more tender crops after the risk of frost has passed. Do not plant out anything that looks weak or unhealthy.

n

Carrots, leeks, coriander, lettuce (July sowing) and onions can be sown direct where they are to grow.

n Remove

Sowing and planting your organic vegetables Check the information on your seed packet for advice on when to sow each crop. You will also find advice there on whether to sow direct into the soil or in a pot or tray indoors. Here are some tips for successful sowing and planting:

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be tempted to sow too early outside. Seeds will not perform so well in cold wet soil.

n

n

Grow carrots under very fine mesh or insect-excluding netting to keep out carrotfly.

n Keep

indoor plants watered but be careful not to overdo it.

any plant that looks unhealthy, dwarfed and wrinkled or the wrong colour. This may be a virus. It cannot be cured and may spread.

21

Continental GT

Bentayga A true Bentley, combining unparalleled luxury with sporting ability, off-road performance and everyday usability, unrestrained by climate or terrain.

H.R. Owen Bentley Berkshire Hosts Launch Event for New Continental GT

Bentley H.R. Owen Bentley Berkshire marked the launch of the new Bentley Continental GT with exclusive drive activities from its state-of-the-art showroom.

Hosted in the delightful setting of the H.R Owen Bentley Berkshire dealership in Pangbourne, VIP media were invited to test drive Bentley’s all-new 626bhp Continental GT alongside a number of other Bentley vehicles.

H.R. Owen Bentley Berkshire is part of the H.R. Owen Group, the UK’s largest luxury automotive dealer group, responsible for sales of the world’s finest automobiles. Conveniently situated close to the M4, the dealership is surrounded by a variety of rewarding roads for test drives. The well-equipped workshops are staffed by factorytrained technicians to provide full repair and maintenance facilities for Bentley models of all ages.

Continental GT Designed, engineered and handcrafted in Britain, the new third-generation Bentley Continental GT combines spirited, focused performance with handcrafted luxury and cutting-edge technology, to create the finest Grand Tourer ever produced.

At the heart of the new Continental GT sits an allnew, enhanced version of Bentley’s renowned 6.0-litre, twin-turbocharged W12 engine, mated, for the first time, to a dual-clutch eight-speed transmission, for faster, more efficient gear changes.

l

Launch event celebrated the release of the new Bentley Continental GT.

l

Also present were the Bentayga and Mulsanne Speed.

l

H.R. Owen, Britain’s leading luxury and sports car dealer group, hosted the event at their Bentley showroom in Berkshire.

Mulsanne Speed This allows the car to accelerate from 0-60 in 3.6 seconds and reach a top speed of 207mph.

The interior design of the four seat Continental GT is tailored specifically to the modern luxury customer, with unrivalled attention to detail that creates an effortless ownership experience. The cabin seamlessly integrates cutting-edge onboard technology with the finest handcrafted natural materials. The result is an exquisite, harmonised, connected and luxurious space.

As well as the Continental GT, other vehicles available to test drive included Bentley’s luxury SUV, Bentayga, and the driver-tailored Mulsanne Speed.

Bentayga With an all-new W12 powertrain, the Bentayga offers a true Bentley driving experience and showcases innovative technology and features. The Bentayga contains a 6.0-litre W12 engine capable

of producing 600bhp, 0-60mph in 4 seconds and a top speed of 187mph.

It boasts the world’s finest automotive cabin, with unrivalled levels of precision. The detailing in metal, wood and leather – including meticulous tolerances between elements of trim – is the epitome of modern British luxury.

Mulsanne Speed Handcrafted in Crewe, each Mulsanne Speed takes around 400 hours for a team of highly skilled artisans to build. It holds a 530bhp V8 engine, which allows the car to accelerate from 0-60mph in a time of just 4.8 seconds and have a top speed of 190mph. On the inside, occupants will of course find the world’s finest handcrafted wood, leather and metal fittings, and the new Mulsanne also boasts redesigned seats, new door trims and armrests, unique glass switchgear and an industry-leading palette of 24 exquisite hide colours.

Bentley Berkshire . Station Road . Pangbourne . Berkshire . RG8 7AN . 0333 240 3657 23

SO HE LU FA TI MI O LY N S

BRAND NEW

Hyundai i30 1.0T S

£199 + £199 0%

APR

PER MONTH

£219 + £219 0% PER MONTH

DEPOSIT

APR

DEPOSIT

APR

SE

AT VE SU N V

PER MONTH

SE

S

R

BRAND NEW

Hyundai Kona 1.0T

£229 + £229 0%

APR

DEPOSIT

CO UP M ER FO IO RT R

ST EF YL IN IN ED G

DEPOSIT

2018 PRE-REGISTERED

Hyundai i20 1.2 S

£129 + £129 0% PER MONTH

T

YE C T OM SP P AC AC IO T U S

RE

LU AT E

G

VA

BRAND NEW

Hyundai i10 1.0 S CONNECT

2018 PRE-REGISTERED

HYUNDAI TUCSON 1.6 T-GDI Go!

£259 + £259 0% PER MONTH

DEPOSIT

2018 PRE-REGISTERED

Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 Premium

APR

£399 + £399 0% PER MONTH

DEPOSIT

APR

NEW DEALERSHIPS IN WOKINGHAM & HIGH WYCOMBE Eden Basingstoke Tel: 01256 355221

London road (A30) Old Basing | RG24 7JD

Eden Reading Tel: 0118 3344 477

Rose Kiln Lane | RG2 0JZ

Eden Wokingham Tel: 0118 9780 380

Molly Millars Lane | RG41 2QR

Eden High Wycombe Tel: 01494 479700 White Hill | HP10 0NJ

Sales Opening Hours 08:30 - 19:00 Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 08:30 - 21:00 Tuesday and Thursday Hyundai 0% APR personal contact plans based on 24,000 miles over the contract: 2018 i10 S Connect – Eden Offer Price £9,671 - Customer Deposit £129 - Total amount of credit £9,542 – 48 monthly payments of £129 – Optional final payment £3,350. 2018 i20 S – Eden Offer Price £13,961 - Customer Deposit £199 Total amount of credit £13,762 – 47 monthly payments of £199 – Optional final payment £4,447. 2018 i30 S – Eden Offer Price £16,872 - Customer Deposit £229 - Total amount of credit £16,643 – 48 monthly payments of £229 – Optional final payment £6,008. 2018 Kona S – Eden Offer Price £16,450 - Customer Deposit £219 - Total amount of credit £16,231 – 47 monthly payments of £219 – Optional final payment £5,938. Pre-registered 2018 Tucson Go! – Eden Offer Price £22,363 - Customer Deposit £259 - Total amount of credit £22,104 – 48 monthly payments of £259 – Optional final payment £9,672. 2018 Santa Fe Premium – Eden Offer Price £32,459 - Customer Deposit £399 - Total amount of credit £32,060 – 48 monthly payments of £399 – Optional final payment £12,908. Excess mileage will be charged on the above vehicles, other mileages are available. Offers available on Eden Motor Group stock only. Finance subject to status, terms & conditions apply. Applicants must be 18 years or over. Offer applies to private individuals. A guarantee and/ or indemnity may be required.

We are a credit broker not a lender for these financial promotions. We can introduce you to a limited number of carefully selected finance providers and may receive a commission from them for the introduction. All offers end 31/09/2018. Eden Motor Group reserves the right to end any or all featured promotions before this date.

edenmotorgroup.com

RY OU R TO DA Y

DE

OR

ALL-NEW FORD FOCUS ST-LINE X 5DR HATCHBACK 1.0 125PS PETROL MANUAL

FROM JUST £20,995 NEW FORD ECOSPORT

From £230 Per Month

£1,594

Customer Saving

0% APR

FROM £299 PER MONTH

£650

DEPOSIT ALLOWANCE

NEW FORD FIESTA ACTIVE

From £199 Per Month

£2,354

Customer Saving

0% APR

0% APR

RANGER WILDTRAK

Lease from

£291 Per Month

LIMITED

STOCK

JOIN US FOR OUR ALL-NEW FORD FOCUS TECH LIVE EVENT 7TH - 10TH SEPTEMBER 2018 SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS

REPRESENTATIVE EXAMPLE

LIST PRICE: £24,300 - THINK FORD PRICE: £20,995 - FINANCE DEPOSIT ALLOWANCE: £650 - CUSTOMER DEPOSIT: £946 - AMOUNT OF CREDIT: £19,399 - CHARGE FOR CREDIT: £0 - FINANCE FACILITY FEE: £0 - PURCHASE FEE £0 - BALANCE OF AMOUNT PAYABLE: £19,399 - TOTAL AMOUNT PAYABLE: £20,995 - MONTHLY PAYMENTS: 24 OF £299 OPTIONAL FINAL PAYMENT: £12,223 - MILEAGE PER ANNUM: 6000 - EXCESS MILEAGE CHARGE: 6.0P PER MILE - TERM (MONTHS): 25 - RATE OF INTEREST: 0.0000% - APR: 0% - Retail customers aged 18 and over only. Finance subject to status. Freepost Ford Credit - FCE Bank plc. Registered Office: Central Office, Eagle Way, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3AR. Guarantees /Indemnities may be required. You will not own the vehicle until all payments are made. Metallic paint extra. On new vehicles registered by 30 September 2018. Terms and conditions apply. Cars shown for illustration purposes only. Where savings are shown, advertised prices are calculated to include all applicable Ford customer savings. Prices are correct as of 09.07.18. Offer is not available in conjunction with any other offer. We can introduce you to a limited number of carefully selected providers and may receive commission from them for the introduction. *Finance Facility Fee (where applicable) is payable with the first instalment and is an additional charge for the supply of credit. **Purchase Fee (where applicable) is payable with the GMFV (Guaranteed Minimum Future Value – optional final payment) if you wish to own the vehicle at the end of the agreement. Further charges may be made

subject to the condition of the vehicle, if the vehicle is returned at the end of the finance agreement.All figures include VAT unless otherwise stated ‡Deposit Allowance only available when financed with Ford Credit. Contact your local think Ford dealer for full details.

BASINGSTOKE Aldermaston Road Hampshire RG21 6YL 01256 962700

NEWBURY The Triangle Berkshire RG14 7HT 01635 916300

*See website for full terms & conditions

Get into the

Make your

Christmas Spirit

Christmas Sparkle

at Holiday Inn Reading M4 JCT10

at Crowne Plaza Marlow

Whatever type of celebration you have in mind over the Festive Season, we offer it at our 2 AA Rosette 4 Silver Star Holiday Inn Reading M4 Jct10.

Here at Crowne Plaza Marlow, we are pulling out all the stops, from lavish themed nights to bespoke Christmas events.

We are sure to add a touch of magic to your festivities.

Whether you are organising your Christmas Conference, your office Christmas party, a festive night out with friends, or getting the whole family together; there is something for everyone at Crowne Plaza Marlow: Festive Lunches and Dinners . Christmas Conferences . Festive Family Events with children’s discos . Christmas and Boxing Day Lunch . Private Christmas Party Nights . Our ever-popular ‘Join a Party’ Nights . New Year’s Eve celebrations To add a touch of magic to your festivities, book online at www.cpmarlow.co.uk/christmas, call 01628 496 819 or email christmas@cpmarloq.co.uk Crowne Plaza Marlow . Fieldhouse Lane . Marlow Buckinghamshire . SL7 1GJ

From Festive Lunches to Christmas Day and Boxing Day Lunch, Festive Events and our ever-popular ‘Join a Party’ Nights you can be assured of a fabulous time. Welcome in the New Year enjoy music by our Resident Pianist, followed by a 5 Course Gala Dinner and dancing until the early hours with a chilled glass of champagne to bring in the New Year.

Stay in one of our stylish tranquil guest rooms so you won’t have to worry about driving home and enjoy a delicious full English breakfast in the morning.

Please call 0118 944 4231 email events@hireadinghotel.com or book online www.hireadinghotel.com Wharfedale Road . Winnersh Triangle . Reading Berkshire . RG41 5TS

Newbury Offers Pizza making party A party - and a chance to make pizza? Sounds amazing! Kids will have heaps of fun playing games with friends and getting hands on with food.

pizzaexpress.com 26

. 17 Market Place, Newbury RG14 5AA

Let’s Party!

Perfect Party Nights running from 30th November

The Festive Season Festive Afternoon Teas Santa Sunday Lunches Christmas & Boxing Day Lunch New Year’s Eve Parties and much more. . .

To book, or request a brochure, please get in touch with our events team today 01635 588707 or events@regencyparkhotel.co.uk

Regency Park Hotel Bowling Green Road . Thatcham . Berkshire . RG18 3RP 01635 588707 . www.regencyparkhotel.co.uk

Ambassador

Liz Earle - Love British Food Ambassador Leading wellbeing expert and pasture-fed farmer, Liz Earle MBE is also helping to spread the message far and wide. “I’m often asked about what to eat for better health and so much of the good stuff comes from high quality, local and sustainable British

food”, says Liz. “As an organic and grass-fed livestock farmer, I’m also aware of how important it is to support our home-grown farming community who produce all this goodness.

That’s why I’m so proud to be a new ambassador for Love British Food.”

Ambassador

Raymond Blanc Raymond is a firm believer in continuing to grow and develop.

Raymond has never been formally trained. He began his career in England in 1972 as a waiter, took over the Rose Revived Restaurant when his chef became ill, and never looked back. He opened his own restaurant at the age of 28, ‘Les Quat’ Saisons’ in Oxford, and within just one year the restaurant had reached Michelin Star status.

“It makes me so happy that so many local villages, small and large, come together. The work that they put into the projects is fantastic. It is a wonderful campaign to bring people together, it might be working as a team at a school or working as a community sharing ideas, using local suppliers and companies and making the most of what they have surrounding them.”

More reason Love Brit Candice Brown 2016 Great British Bake Off Winner

Ambassador

Since her victory, Candice has been extremely busy with a diverse range of projects. She is a regular columnist for The Sunday Times’ writing in the magazine and The Dish, has baked on This Morning and Christmas Kitchen and has appeared as a panellist on Loose Women.

Candice is delighted to be working with Love British Food saying: “I am delighted to be working with Love British Food, I love local and I love British Food so really looking forward to being involved with the campaign.”

“It makes me so happy that so many local villages, small and large, come together. . . ” 28

Be inspired “British Food Fortnight has been so powerful in inspiring people around the country, whether it is big cities like Bath, small communities, schools or care homes. Most importantly we are leading the way in encouraging the public sector to source more British food,” says Alexia Robinson, Founder of Love British Food.

“Changing times bring both challenges and opportunities for Britain’s farmers and food producers. With Raymond Blanc and Liz Earle at the helm, a superb national committee and the best sponsor in the Co-op, Love British Food is leading the way in celebrating and promoting British food.”

Details on how you can get involved from lovebritishfood.co.uk

Y British Food Fortnight runs from 22nd September to 7th October 2018

ear after year thousands of people get behind the Love British Food campaign which culminates in British Food Fortnight.

Communities come together to stage glorious celebrations of food, schools visit farms and learn more about the wonderful food produced on their doorstep while pubs, restaurants, hospitals and care homes change their menus in support, and a growing number of us actively seek out that label confirming it is British.

than ever to tish Food

Love British Food is leading the way in celebrating and promoting British food.

Support in abundance This year British Food Fortnight runs from the 22nd September - 7th October 2018 and once again the Co-op is the Official Retail Partner.

“More than any other retailer, the Co-op is making quality British food accessible and affordable to high streets throughout Britain and we are delighted to be working with them to fly the flag for our farmers and producers,” says Alexia Robinson.

“And we are so lucky to have many big names on our committee generating grassroots activity and reaching out to the public: the WI, National Trust, National Federation of Young Farmers, Campaign to Protect Rural England and a host of leading catering organisations.

The Co-op makes buying British easy The Co-op raises the bar for bringing British food to the high street and will be the only UK retailer to have 100% fresh British bacon, lamb, beef, chicken, ham, pork, sausages and turkey, part of their three-year plan to source UK meat and vegetables.

There are over 300 different species of bee in the UK and bees have been present in Britain for about 30 million years. Bees are responsible for pollinating a third of the crops we eat.

29

Delicious festive food and a cosy atmosphere awaits at

Starters

Roasted tomato soup with homemade bread Smooth chicken liver pate with onion chutney and toast Our in house smoked salmon, dill mustard sauce

The Halfway Inn

this Christmas

Book your table now to enjoy our delicious festive menu

Crispy fried brie with cranberry sauce

Mains

Christmas Day booking now being taken

Roast crown of turkey wrapped in bacon and served with roast potatoes, sprouts and glazed carrots not forgetting pigs in blankets Rolled rump steak cut to 6oz and served medium with roasted tomato home cut chips and buttered spinach Pan roasted salmon on crushed olive new potatoes and wilted spinach with a dill cream sauce

Three course menu

ÂŁ29.50 per person

Crispy wild mushroom pancake with spinach

Desserts

Iced Irish cream parfait rolled in toasted hazelnuts

01488 608 115 www.thehalfway-inn.co.uk halfwayinn-newbury.co.uk The Halfway Inn Bath Road . Newbury Berkshire . RG20 8NR

Our bitter dark chocolate torte topped with crème fresh The classic Christmas pudding with brandy cream A handpicked selection of local cheeses (vegan options up on request)

Every day, one oyster filters 50 gallons of water.

Oyster

A saltwater bivalve with a sea-salty flavour and a succulent texture. In the 19th century, oysters were plentiful and cheap and were used to bulk out dishes such as pies, soups and stews. Supplies decreased into the 20th century and now this shellfish is highly prized.

TRY poached oysters with guacamole and sprout salad

Pear

Pears can be thick or thin-skinned with juicy sweet flesh that can be buttery or slightly granular in texture, depending on the variety. The main British-grown varieties are Doyenne du Comice, Conference and Concorde. Comice has a meltingly soft texture, while Conference is slightly more granular. Concorde, a cross of the two pears, is buttery-textured.

TRY pear, hazelnut and chocolate pavlova

ine

FOOD Organic

How your food is grown or raised can have a major impact on your mental and emotional health as well as the environment.

Artichoke

The artichoke is mentioned as a garden plant in the 8th century BC. The edible portion of the plant consists of the flower buds before the flowers come into bloom. A cooked, unseasoned artichoke has a delicate flavour.

Chicory blooms from July to October.

Each flower lasts only one day. Flowers can be seen only during the sunny days.

Organic food is often more expensive than conventionally-grown food.

But if you set some priorities, it may be possible to purchase organic food and stay within your food budget.

There are many delicious recipes using organic seasonal ingredients online.

Chicory

Chicory can be eaten raw or cooked and comes in red and white varieties.

The roots are propogated in warm, moist peat or sand, while the white, fleshy leaves are left to develop in darkness.

TRY mackerel with rhubarb chutney and orange and chicory salad

Sea Bass

A superb sweet, white and textured fish. Sea Bass is a popular feature of menus. It is caught in the North Atlantic, from Norway to Senegal. It closely resembles sea bream in flavour.

TRY roasted sea bass with chorizo, red onion and cherry tomatoes.

Cobnuts

Cobnuts, which grow in Britain, are a type of hazelnut. You may be able to buy fresh nuts, particularly native cobnuts, still in their husks when they are in season, but most are sold dried and processed.

TRY fruit and cobnut crumble cream

Can you drink e n i F e h Prosecco to lose T ine V weight?

There has been a lot of press recently that some wines can actually help your waistline. But can drinking prosecco really help you to lose weight? To crack that old chestnut, we need to look a bit closer at where the calories come from in the first place.

Calories in wine come from two of its most essential ingredients – alcohol and sugar. All wines have alcohol (all real wines anyway) and they all have sugar. Both of these contribute to the caloric content of the wines. In most naturally fermented and produced wines, the higher the alcohol, the lower the residual sugar content in each bottle (remember that yeast converts sugar to alcohol during fermentation). So you could assume that the highest alcohol wines are the best to drink if you want to watch your waistline.

Not necessarily so.

Some of the highest alcohol wines also have some of the highest sugar content. Take port wine for instance. A very high alcohol wine (20% ABV) which is very sweet and has lots of sugar. It’s been fortified

by adding more pure alcohol while keeping a high sugar content to make it sweet. Calories are in the region of 150 per serving.

Well, then you might decide, let’s just stick with my favourite dry red wine – a nice Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, typically 14% ABV. Not so fast. A 175ml glass of this famous red will set you back 175 calories, the same as 1/3 of an Egg McMuffin Sausage Sandwich!

But don’t burn your wine cabinet just yet. If we look at a serving of our ever so popular Extra Dry Prosecco, then your waistline may thank you. It only contains 172 calories in TWO 125ml servings!

Hallelujah! Our diet is saved and we can still enjoy loads of our favourite bubbly.

Well maybe. Why you may ask?

50% Colucci’s Award OFF Winning Prosecco et the

only, g z readers xtra Dry Local Buz olucci’s E C e iv case s lu c ex 0.75 for a at just £6 9 at 0 Z Z U B Prosecco you quote n e h w 6 of checkout.

It all comes down to how much you consume. Sure prosecco has less calories than red or white wine, but it still contains some calories.

So the more you drink, the more calories you consume. A bottle of extra dry prosecco will add 516 calories to your intake.

That’s one-quarter of a woman’s recommended daily calorie intake.

Less dry ones even more.

Colucci’s exclusive offer to Local Buzz readers only - 50% off Colucci's Extra Dry Prosecco

Even the “low calorie” prosecco will have in the region of 50 – 60 calories per serving.

So can prosecco help you lose weight? Well, when we want to watch our waistlines and still want to enjoy the party, prosecco is our drink of choice. And according to nutritionist Rick Hay, the trick is to drink prosecco with a proteinbased meal or snack, as it helps slow down the rate at which the sugar is absorbed.

But all in moderation!

www.coluccis.co.uk

FASHION

DONNINGTON GROVE

Discover …...fashion tips

and essentials style advice at Donnington Grove

MONDAY 10th SEPTEMBER 2018 3pm £16.95 per person (normally £25 pp)

Dress to impress and spoil yourself in the beautiful surroundings of our 18th century Manor house with traditional afternoon tea and prosecco, in partnership with “The Clothes Shop” Ann and Debra own this stylish boutique, tucked away in Pound Street, established the business in 1985. You will be amazed at the alternatives they offer to the High Street multiples.

To reserve you place please contact events@donnington-grove.com or call 01635 581000

We look forward to welcoming The Clothes Shop to Donnington Grove.

Donnington Grove, Grove Road, Newbury, RG14 1UJ www.donnington-grove.com

On line tickets available at www.eventbrite.co.uk

Personal training provides you with that extra motivation, support and confidence when using the gym. Your Personal Trainer will push you that extra mile helping you achieve your goals with more efficiency.

Your Personal Trainer will push you that extra mile helping you achieve your goals with more efficiency.

They will keep track of your progress and monitor exercises to assist you while keeping your workouts fresh and interesting. A good Personal Trainer will provide you with the skills and knowledge to achieve your goals.

They will teach you new variations on your favorite exercises as well as introducing you to new training techniques. Personal Training is affordable and is something not to be scared of, sessions can be on a 121 basis or in small groups.

Your Personal Trainer will sit with you and work out a fitness program tailored to your needs, they will take into account your limitations and formulate the best plan to achieve your goal. Such training adds a new dimension to your workout, injecting fun, guidance, support, advice and a training partner.

Most Personal Trainers will happily sit with you to discuss your needs free of charge and many offer a trial session, you really do have nothing to lose.

Joshua Pearce Personal Trainer

Our nation is surrounded by water and swimming is one of our great passions.

As well as being fun, swimming is a great way to keep fit, stay healthy and make friends. It is also a healthy activity that you can continue for a lifetime.

It is a low-impact activity that has many physical and mental health benefits.

Swimming is a good all-round activity because it: n

Keeps your heart rate up but takes some of the impact stress off your body

n Builds

endurance, muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness

n Helps

maintain a healthy weight, healthy heart and lungs

n Tones

muscles and builds strength

n Provides

an all-over body workout, as nearly all of your muscles are used during swimming

n A

relaxing and peaceful form of exercise

n Alleviates

stress

n Improves

coordination, balance and posture

Physical activity doesn't need to be complicated. Something as simple as a

National Fitness Day encourages the nation to celebrate the fun of fitness and physical activity across the UK and will take place on

Wednesday 26th September.

The Day is a chance to highlight the role physical activity plays across the UK, helping us raise awareness of its importance in helping us lead healthier and active lifestyles.

For more info visit www.nationalfitnessday.com

“I couldn’t do it . . . I’m just not a morning person. . .

I can barely get through my day now, let alone by exercising before it starts!”

Sound familiar?

Although it can seem daunting, a morning exercise routine can really change your entire mindset.

Following a set routine will help you feel calm and in control. It will reduce anxiety and mental fatigue, leaving you feeling happier and more productive.

We all know exercise is good for us, but we don’t all realise how far-reaching those effects can be, and just how many aspects of our lives they can affect than merely the physical.

Starting your day by completing a task will help you to feel strong and accomplished, and this feeling will last the whole day, enabling you to attack your day head on, with confidence.

Creating a daily morning ritual is empowering, it gives you a sense of being in charge of your day, right when it’s most beneficial – at the very start.

What you do (or don’t do) first thing can set you down a certain path for the rest of the day.

Moreover, if you make that task was an exercise session, then you not only get all the above, but the vast array of enormous benefits from regular exercise on top!

But that’s a chat for another day. . .

daily brisk walk can help you live a healthier life.

35

www.herongate.club

Herongate Club is more than a Leisure Centre,

it’s part of your community A NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANISATION

We’re undergoing an extensive refurbishment and would like to invite you to our

Open Weekend on 13th/14th October

exercise

studio

gym

NEW dedicated space for group excercise

with the latest top of the range equipment from LIFE FITNESS

sunbed

spa

NEW vertical cabin

with 6 person SAUNA & STEAM ROOM

www.herongate.club 01488 682 000 Find us on Facebook

bike-fit

studio NEW dedicated Spin Studio with New IC5 Spin Bikes

pool

Adult only pool for relaxed swimming and fitness classes

CAFE

smoothies, deli options & home cooked healthy meals

squash

courts with retractable wall to allow Doubles

port t to sup Day e g r o f Don’t itness

al F Nation ptember

26th Se

Come and experience

NORTHCROFT LEISURE CENTRE

PARENTS

Kids back at school?

Time to enjoy all we have to offer.

Ask us about our

01635 31199

MEMBERSHIPS

leisurecentre.com northcroft@legacyleisure.org.uk 36

FAMILY SWIM only

£19.60

BETTER FAMILY ACTIVITIES IN SWINDON

TRAMPOLINE PARK

make your booking online to save!

TRAMPOLINE PARK

Our Better Extreme Trampoline Park located at Link Centre is open 7 days a week. Prices start from just £6.50 for children.

ICE SKATING

Link Centre is also home to our international ice rink. Public skating sessions run daily throughout the school holidays and at weekends.

Sessions are suitable for everyone, and stability aids are available for youngsters who need additional support.

WATER ACTIVITIES

Dare you ride the Domebusters at Oasis Leisure Centre? Submerge yourself in a tropical swimming pool with beach style access. A wave machine, water cannon and 3 giant waterslides will keep the kids entertained throughout their swimming session.

BEAT

the queue, buy ONLINE.

From Extreme activities to ice skating, there’s lots happening in our Better leisure centres to keep families entertained.

ICE SKATING

Family of 4 only

£22.00

LINK CENTRE Whitehill Way, Westlea, Swindon SN5 7DL OASIS LEISURE CENTRE Northstar Avenue, Swindon SN2 1EP

For more information visit better.org.uk/swindon

Gyms and fitness classes are the ultimate place for me to go to find patients. These are the little mistakes to avoid!

Is your fitness regime causing you injury?

Slouching Slouching over the gym equipment is creating a hunched back and flexed neck, which long term can lead to pain.

Try standing/ sitting tall.

Incorrect techniques A lot of exercises require you to activate your core to support your spine. If you don’t, it can cause injury to discs and soft tissues. Ask the gym trainer for help.

Just doing cardio Its important to incorporate strengthening exercises into your routine so your body can withstand the pressure of cardio exercise.

Mel Harrison

Stretching cold muscles

Forgetting the warm down

Increases your risk of soft tissue injuries.

Your muscles stay short and tight after being contracted during exercise, which may lead to injury.

Skipping the warm up Going straight into exercise when your muscles haven’t warmed up, increases your risk of muscle strains and tears.

Bouncing during stretches Increases your risk of soft tissue injuries. Hold a static stretch instead.

Dehydration Muscles need fluid to contract and heal.

Remember if you do get an injury or need help improving your sporting performance, Osteopathy can help!

07727 666312 . www.melharrisonosteopath.co.uk melharrison156@yahoo.com ASK MEL - LOCAL BUZZ OSTEOPATHY EXPERT

Facials Dermal fillers Wrinkle relaxing injections TCA and Glycolic peels Medical microneedling (dermaroller) Fabulous skincare products

At 2 locations in Berkshire bbeauté 25 Gloucester Road Maidenhead SL6 7SN and at Laurabella Day Spa Strattons Farm Kingsclere RG20 4SZ Not convenient for you? I can also come to your home.

Contact me

07895 664673

info@drteresa.co.uk www.facebook.com/drteresafacialaesthetics

40

Local Buzz has collated event details of various MacMillan Coffee Mornings around our area!

Join the World's Biggest Coffee Morning on Friday 28th September for Macmillan’s biggest fundraising event for people facing cancer.

How did it all begin?

The first ever Coffee Morning happened way back in 1990. It was a small affair with a simple idea: guests would gather over coffee and donate the cost of their cuppa to Macmillan in the process. It was so effective, they did it again the following year – only this time nationally. Since then, Coffee Morning has raised over £200 million for Macmillan.

Stand up to cancer cake and pool morning Host Carly Williams 10:30am - 2:30pm on 16 August Where 2 Hill Close Newbury RG14 6HH Macmillan coffee day Host Victoria Bowers 10:00am - 4:00pm on 25 August Where Betty’s Summerhouse Boutique 2 Burtons Hill Kintbury Hungerford RG17 9XL

Clearview Coffee Morning, Lunch & Afternoon Tea Host Pat Sydes 9:00am - 5:30pm on 14 September Where Clearview Relocation Ltd Newmarket House Market Street Newbury RG14 5DP The BIG Coffee morning Host Alex Whyatt 10:00am - 12:00pm on 22 September Where Park House School 239 Andover Road Newbury RG14 6NQ

Prezzo Coffee Morning Host Jan Smith 10:30am - 12:00pm on 27 September Where Prezzo 20B Horseshoe Park Pangbourne Reading RG8 7JW M&S Coffee Morning Host Marks & Spencer 10:00am on 28 September Where M & S Newbury 22 Northbrook Road Newbury RG14 1DJ Coffee Morning at Hewlins Hair in Andover Host Samantha North 9:30am - 6:00pm on 28 September Where Hewlins Hair Unit 8 Waverley Buildings Waterloo Court Andover SP10 1QJ

Local Buzz are very proud to be supporting Macmillan for a fourth year - please pop along to the office for a coffee!

coffee.macmillan.org.uk

Crofter Coffee Day Host Joan Mozley 10:00am - 6:00pm on 28 September Where 16 Croft Road Oakley Basingstoke RG23 7LA Local Buzz Coffee Morning Host Jackie Osborne 10:00am - 1:00pm on 28 September Where 11 Queen Eleanor House Kingsclere Business Park Kingsclere Hampshire RG20 4SW Redwood Coffee Morning Host Sallie Andrews 10:00am - 12:00pm on 28 September Where CenturyLink Redwood Crockford Lane Chineham Business Park Basingstoke RG24 8WQ

A CONTROLLED Whilst the concept of tanning still raises concerns for some, the research into the natural tanning process has developed and the results may be surprising.

professional recommendation for your sunbed session time to achieve tanning results.

Made from the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best supplier Ergoline, our sunbeds are unrivalled in their class and provide exceptional tanning results with no risk of overexposure. All Consol sunbeds are fitted with specially designed tubes that operate to the safe level of 0.3 and since session times are in accordance with your personal skin type, we eliminate the risk of burning whilst still generating a deep and long-lasting tan.

Of course

I[

look Environment amazing.

Overexposure and burning is dangerous and should be avoided at all costs but tanning is a natural bodily function, programmed into all of us and designed to help offer a natural protection from overexposure. With burning being a damage to the outer layers of skin and tanning being a brown protective pigment from beneath the skin, we can now differentiate the two and ask the question, should we prepare our skin a little before UV exposure?

I TAN AT

Consol]

Package holidays, long days by the pool and lazy days at the beach. How many of us are guilty of spending too long in the sun and suffering a sunburn as a result? Whilst it might seem like a part of life to occasionally, accidentally get sunburned, it can and should be avoided at all costs. Of course, there are many SPFs on the market but at Consol, we believe exposure should be built up gradually and sensibly and long exposure periods outside with unprepared skin, in many cases will lead to damage. By taking a course of short and controlled exposures on our 0.3 safe limit sunbeds with a session tailored to your skin type, customers can generate a deep and dark tan whilst practically eliminating the risk of burning and overexposure. Once the skin has produced the melanin, exposure outside can be increased with caution and damage is less likely.

Whilst we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t advise spending all day in the sun, especially abroad where it Centre,is Newbury RG1 1AY much stronger, we are advocates of skin preparation prior to exposure to help the prevention of overexposure. Of

8000 88 60 90

nsol.eu

course, finding shade, covering up and using paraben free SPF if you must spend long periods in the sun, are also advised.

Individuals have varying capabilities when it comes to producing the protective melanin and those with red hair, light eyes and freckles are unable to tan in the same way as an individual with olive skin and dark hair and eyes.

At Consol, we have a specialist skin type quiz on our website www.consol. eu whereby a recommendation of your skin type will be provided to you after answering a few questions based on your natural appearance and previous tanning capabilities. Once armed with your skin type, you will receive a

08000 88 60 90 consol.eu

2 Parkway Shopping Centre Newbury | RG1 1AY

22 Parkway 2Parkway Parkway Shopping Shopping Shopping Centre, Centre, CentrN

08000 08000 0800

consol.eu consol.eu consol.

43

Hearing care with pedigree

We’ve been helping people with hearing difficulties for well over 100 years. So when it comes to getting advice about hearing loss, there’s no one better to ask than the experts at Mary Hare Hearing Centre.

To book your free initial hearing assessment, call us on 01635 523343 or come and see us at 10 Weavers Walk in Newbury.

Don’t miss our open day on Tuesday 16 October from 9.30am - 1.30pm at Arlington Arts Centre. For more details go to www.maryharehearingcentres.co.uk/open-days

Not just another nursing home Are you a Registered Nurse, Care Assistant, Chef, Catering Assistant or Housekeeper? No matter what role you undertake; to the people who live in our services you are an extension of their family, their friend, their confidante, their reassurance, their entertainment and most importantly the enabler of their independence and choice.

Why work for us?

Brendoncare is a Charity, our ‘Care for Life’ promise means that no-one will have to leave their Brendoncare home if their financial situation changes. We do not pay profits to shareholders and any surpluses are invested back into improving services and delivering our ‘Care for Life’ promise.

Our Staff recommend us. In our recent staff survey, 95% of staff agreed that they were proud to work for Brendoncare 89% of staff said they were very likely or quite likely to recommend Brendoncare as a place to work. We invest heavily in staff training and believe in supporting our staff by providing access to an Employee Assistance Scheme offering advice and access to counselling.

We’re looking for people to join our Brendoncare family in Marlborough, Alton and Winchester. We offer competitive rates of pay and a commitment to further training and development. if you would like to find out more, or if you wish to apply, please email careers@brendoncare.org.uk, telephone 01962 857480 or visit www.brendoncare.org/work-for-us KiNdNess

|

CARe

|

CHoiCe

|

FAmily ANd Home

|

text AltoN to 84433

FRieNdsHip ANd CommuNity Registered Charity No. 326508

AFFORDABLE NEW HOMES NEAR YOU Shared ownership is a simple and manageable way to own your own home. Buy an initial share in your home and pay a discounted rent on the rest.

Then, as your finances allow, you can purchase further shares in your home as and when you choose, until you own it outright. What’s more, you may only need a 5% deposit!

Newbury Racecourse, Newbury 1 & 2 bedroom apartments from £86,000

Reading Gateway, Reading

Gillies Meadow, Basingstoke

Vyne Park, Chineham

2 bedroom apartments from £123,000

1 & 2 bedroom apartments from £76,000

1 bedroom apartments from £76,000

To find out more visit sovereignliving.org.uk/localbuzz or call 0300 330 0718 Prices based on a 40% share. 5% deposit dependent on mortgage lender. Sovereign Living is a trading name of Sovereign Housing Association, a charitable association. For full T&Cs visit sovereignliving.org.uk/terms.

www.yourequityreleaseoptions.co.uk

Shared Ownership Shared Ownership can be an affordable way of getting onto the property ladder.

If you cannot afford to buy a house or flat outright, then this could be an option for you. It allows you to buy a share in a property and then pay rent on the rest. However, you need to be sure that you can afford the mortgage and the rent.

People who go through the shared ownership option typically own between 25% to 75% of the property initially.

What questions do you have?

Allow me to share with you the answers.

No obligation, free meeting.

Start enjoying the retirement you deserve.

To book your free meeting please call:

01635 550 179 Carol Brown Senior Mortgage Consultant

A lifetime mortgage will be secured against your home. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

ZoĂŤ Baxter who heads the Residential Property team at Phillips Solicitors has considerable experience in dealing with the purchase of shared ownership properties from Housing Associations.

To find out more call ZoĂŤ on 01256 854623 or send an email to zoe.baxter@phillips-law.co.uk For more information about our Residential Property services visit www.phillips-law.co.uk/ residential-property-services

At Phillips we have a modern and forward thinking approach, where our legal experts are committed to giving you the very best advice and exceptional service.

SERVICES FOR YOU:

BUSINESS SERVICES:

Residential Property

Corporate Law

Employment Law

Commercial Law

Wills & Probate

Commercial Property

Family Law

Employment Law

Dispute Resolution

Dispute Resolution

Mediation

Succession Planning

01256 460830

www.phillips-law.co.uk legal@phillips-law.co.uk Phillips Solicitors Ltd Town Gate . 38 London Street . Basingstoke Hampshire . RG21 7NY 47

Additional borrowing can open up a world of different opportunities Over the duration of your mortgage your circumstances could change. This means you may need to borrow additional funds on top of your current mortgage.

There are a number of reasons why you may want to consider additional borrowing. Below, we’ve listed four of the most common motivations many of our members choose to take on a little bit extra: 1. Build the extension you’ve been waiting for Home improvements are a common reason for borrowing extra money. Whether that is to convert the dead space in your loft or simply to upgrade your kitchen, renovating your home is not only enjoyable, but it may also add a boost to the value of your property when you come to sell.

2. Raise capital and gift to a loved-one as a deposit Providing the parent or grandparent owns their home, equity can be released from their property by raising a mortgage. By doing so, parents can unlock cash on their property to gift their children or grandchildren a deposit for their own home purchase.

3. Buy out a joint-borrower and/or partner following a separation (transfer of equity) As your circumstances change you may find that you need to tweak an existing mortgage. Transfer of equity refers to making a change to a mortgage – either adding or removing a person – for a range of reasons such as divorce, separation and bereavement.

4. Purchase further shares of your Shared Ownership property Staircasing is a term given to buy extra shares in a property purchased through the government’s part-rent part-buy Shared Ownership scheme. To be able to do so successfully, your current lender must confirm that they are willing to lend you further funds to be able to afford an extra slice of the property. The amount you can borrow will ultimately help determine the size of your further share.

If you are considering borrowing additional funds, please contact us and arrange an appointment.

We provide a tailored and individual service, and our qualified mortgage advisers are available for Saturday appointments.

Newbury branch: 105b Northbrook Street, Newbury, RG14 1AA, call: 01635 522588 or email: newbury@newbury.co.uk.

Thatcham branch: 4 High Street, Thatcham, RG19 3JD, call: 01635 864996 or email: thatcham@newbury.co.uk.

Hungerford branch: 127 High Street, Hungerford, RG17 0DL, call: 01488 684705 or email: hungerford@newbury.co.uk.

YOUR MORTGAGE IS SECURED ON YOUR HOME. THINK CAREFULLY BEFORE SECURING OTHER DEBTS AGAINST YOUR HOME. YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPLAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE.

For example, additional borrowing may help one half of a partnership buy out the other half to change the deeds into one name and continue the monthly repayments.

Newbury Building Society is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct 46 Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority (Financial Services Register number 206077). 7098

Newbury Building Society

REBECCA KINGWELL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Comprehensive, bespoke, financial advice & planning

I offer specialist advice across all areas of financial planning.

Rebecca Kingwell

My expertise includes planning for retirement, savings, investment planning, estate planning and tax efficiency.

BSc (Hons), DipFA

For further details please contact: T: 01635 869 265 M: 07919 543 684 rebecca.kingwell@sjpp.co.uk www.rebeccakingwell.co.uk Montague Court, 21â&#x20AC;&#x201C;25 London Road, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 1JL

10% Discount

on production of this advert

Looking for computer solutions?

On site PC/Mac/Network support for home and small business users PC, Mac or Network problems? you like a new computer setup? l Are you secure? l All work carried out in your own home

Friendly, local IT support for the home & small business

l

l Would

Call PCBoB now 07958 473675

www.pcbob.co.uk . info@pcbob.co.uk 49

#TheBigEvent Running for our 3rd year, this is the place to be on 20 September – an opportunity for businesses and charities to get together and enjoy valuable networking, share ideas and the opportunity to re-connect or meet new faces.

With wonderful catering and the return of our exhibition, it promises to be a fantastic evening!

Book your ticket today and join us at Shaw House for this exclusive event which promises to be our best yet!

We're thrilled to confirm our guest speakers Clive Williams OBE and Kelvin Bryon.

Clive Williams currently

chairs three Berkshire based charities and is secretary of two others. He was awarded the OBE for services to the Berkshire community in 1998. History has always been a passion and in 1994, he wrote “History of the Parish of Basildon” with a second edition appearing in 2004.

He is also a keen sportsman,

50

playing tennis and enjoying rambling throughout the year, as well as following London Welsh RFC.

Kelvin Bryon, local

businessman shares how he built a self-made chemical company into to a £14 million turnover!

Join Kelvin to lean those very important first steps of building

his business, tackling the inevitable challenges on the way and developing his products from his self-made laboratory. Plus how he optimised the market knowledge, network and steered the firm to a healthy profit.

Limited availability so book your space now!

www.buzz-connect.co.uk

More events. . .

Book Now!

In order to give you a great networking experience and to allow you to plan in advance, here are BuzzConnect events for your diary.

#TheBigEvent Shaw House 20th September 4.30pm - 9.00pm

METRO BANK

Every 1st Thursday of the month 8.30am - 10.00am

DONNINGTON GROVE HOTEL

Insightful history talk

by Nigel Green

Discover. . .

“History and Tales of Donnington Grove travelling back to 1763” Early booking highly recommended

Tour of Shaw House

There will be an exclusive tour of Shaw House prior to the exhibition. Make sure you book your space and enjoy a journey back to the 15th century.

The story of Shaw House begins with the Dolman family, and their ambitions to move from industry into the realms of the landed gentry. They are thought to have originally come from Pocklington in Yorkshire, settling in Newbury in the 15th century.

Shaw House is famous for its reputation as Kings Charles I’s headquarters during the Second Battle of Newbury, located at Shaw, on the north-eastern outskirts of Newbury in Berkshire.

By attending a BuzzConnect event you are also supporting

Thur 18th Oct 5.30pm - 7.00pm

Here are some reasons why you should attend: Meet prospects, clients 

and suppliers in a relaxed and informal setting.

BuzzConnect Ambassadors  available to help you network and meet the right people.

Grow your local business  network.

Exhibition of Local 

Businesses - an opportunity for any business to showcase their services and products.

BUZZCONNECT AMBASSADORS

localbuzzmagazine.com

donnington-grove.com

openingz.com

metrobankonline.co.uk

gardner-leader.co.uk

andrewstreetwm.co.uk

51

Introducing

LITTLE PLUGGER The 2-in-1 garden tool designed to make your life much easier when weeding and planting bulbs in lawns and grassy areas.

BRITISH MADE

BULB PLANTER

Bulb planting in your lawn or grassy areas has never been easier. With the Little Plugger, there is hardly any bending, saving the backache you would normally experience.

Easy to use and quick to operate, this method will save you time and effort and since the same soil goes back into the same hole it came from, you will see little or no obvious disturbance, leaving you an almost seamless planting. For bulbs up to 2 inches (51mm) diameter.

WEEDING MADE EASY

The weeding operation is also easy. Simply remove the offending weed in your lawn by the Little Plugger method, then eject the soil plug from the device, turn it upside down and re-insert it into the same hole.

This way the weed is upside down, 4 inches (approx. 102mm) deep and the weed will die. You are now left with a 2 inch (51 mm) diameter soil area which will allow the surrounding grass to grow back over it.

No hole left to fill!

No weed to dispose of!

No fuss!

01488 658 709

“Some time ago, I had to plant 3,000 Crocus bulbs into my lawn and my engineering background enabled me to come up with the simple, time and energy saving idea of the Little Plugger. It also saved me from the backache that I would have had without it!”

Roy Green - Inventor

Little Plugger

£64.45 Each plus post and packing.

Mainland U.K. only.

The 2-in-1 garden tool designed to make your life much easier when weeding and planting bulbs in lawns and grassy areas.

52

www.greentoolcompany.co.uk info@greentoolcompany.co.uk

Green Tool Company 28 Inkpen Road, Kintbury, Hungerford Berkshire RG17 9TX

Our Services include

Bathroom plumbing n Dripping taps n Hot water plumbing n Kitchen plumbing n Overflow systems n Plumbing leaks n Radiator repairs n Water leaks n Water systems n Water tanks n

Call 0782 5566 865 wcrplumbing

X166R • 107cm / 42” mower deck • Forward speed: 8.9km/h • Rear collection

2 Year Warranty Free Delivery RRP £4396

£3730 SPECIAL OFFER

www.farolmowers.co.uk Rycote Lane Farm, Milton Common, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 2NZ

Coldridge Copse, Shefford Woodlands, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 7BP

Tel. 01844 278843

Tel. 01488 648552

TANGO E5 Series II

• 19-102cm cutting height • Automatic charging • Li-Ion battery

2 Year Warranty Free Delivery RRP £2130

£1810 SPECIAL OFFER

*Terms & conditions apply. E&OE. Prices include VAT.

53

Business Directory . Call 01635 200 006

Brakes, Shocks & Exhausts n Wheel Laser Alignment MOT Preparation n Car Servicing Used Tyres n New Tyres

01635 550202 www.newburyautostop.co.uk Unit 6 Freemans Yard

.

.

Bone Lane

.

Newbury

.

RG14 5SD

J.S Fencing & Landscaping

Controlled exercise without the strain.

All types of garden fencing and landscape construction.

30 years experience No job too big or small

Revolutionise the way you ride and go electric.

Basingstokeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s independent family run specialist electric bike sales, servicing and test riding centre.

01256 353465/07771 927354

Unit 12, Hassocks Wood, Stroudley Rd, Basingstoke RG24 8UQ

F: espokeselectricbikes

I: espokeselectricbikes

BUY ONE GET ONE FREE Afternoon Tea Bring this voucher Maximum of 5 vouchers per group dining Not valid with conference or event bookings

DIY Wedding or Party Decoration Packages with this voucher

The Wedding Package Company - Local & trusted party suppliers Call Lorna to book an appointment 07880 727184 info@theweddingpackagecompany.co.uk

T & Cs apply

at Donnington Grove

Please contact Jason on M: 07810 794171 . T : 01635 269280

25% OFF

Valid between 1st August - 30th Sept 2018

T: @espokescycles

tyres@newburyautostop.com

NO Mortgage Advice FEE

Business Funding Specialists & Expert Mortgage Advisors We know the importance of getting funding/Mortgage at the right time and at the best affordable rates to help you grow and take the next step.

Expert Mortgage Advisors

We can help you whether you are re-mortgaging, First Time Buyer, IT Contractor Mortgage or any other complex case. We deal with whole of the market.

Business Funding Specialists We can help you if you are looking for Unsecured Business Loans, Commercial Mortgage, Buy to Let Property or Bridging/Development Funding.

Our promise to you l

l

l

l

l

0333 011 2208

konnectfinancial.co.uk enquiries@konnectfinancial.co.uk

Konnect Financial Ltd is authorised and regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) under registration number FRN 706979.

Konnect Financial is a credit broker and not a lender. Konnect Financial Ltd is registered in England & Wales, No:09453146

Working for you & your interest.

We have a duty of care to find you the right product.

Experts in this field & have overseen a number complex cases.

Get you fast & affordable Business Funding suited to your requirements at best rates.

Taking responsibility of the admin, chasing the lenders & advising you on the product that meet your circumstances.

Access to 100â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of lenders with a thousands of mortgage products to offer.

Konnect Financial Thatcham House, Suite 21, Turnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Drive, West Berkshire RG19 4QD