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Winter Plan to support rough sleepers Winter Plan to support rough sleepers in place since November 1st. Winter plan also ensures that the council is ready to activate the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol, (SWEP) when temperatures are forecast to be below freezing conditions for 3 consecutive days. It will help the most vulnerable homeless single people who have a local connection to the district to have the support they need during extreme cold weather and to be able to access warm, safe accommodation at Two Saints as well as wider support and advice. When SWEP is activated, non-residents who are at risk of sleeping rough will also receive support.
The Winter Plan is the plan of action developed by The Homelessness Strategy Group over the last year. Voluntary groups and charities including West Berkshire Homeless, Loose Ends, Eight Bells and the Newbury Soup Kitchen will join forces to focus their efforts to support the work of Two Saints and ensure that rough sleepers receive the help they need to help them back to independence and a home. Hilary Cole, West Berkshire's Executive Member for Housing and Homelessness said: "We can all do something to help tackle local issues around rough sleeping and homelessness. To be effective, we must all be a part of the solution and the ongoing collaborative approach taken by our partners makes us more able to help more people. "The council works all year round to reduce homelessness and 10
support people who sleep rough. We're absolutely committed to ensuring that no one has to sleep outside; it is one of our priorities. "This becomes even more important when it is extremely cold. People become homeless for many reasons but when they do it's important they know that help is available to get them back on their feet. When SWEP is activated it will remain active for as long as necessary to make sure that all rough sleepers who need a warm, safe place are found somewhere to stay." Supporting rough sleepers during adverse weather is part of a much broader programme of activity to tackle homelessness in the district. West Berkshire Council's housing team works alongside a number of local partners year-round to prevent people becoming homeless in the first place as well as offering help and support when it does occur - including through its 'No Second Night Out' policy to help people find emergency accommodation. Anyone at risk of sleeping rough on the streets should go to West Berkshire Council's offices in Market Street, Newbury for support. Anyone who becomes homeless when the offices are closed should contact the council's Emergency Duty Team on 01344 786543. People can also tell Streetlink. StreetLink exists to help end rough sleeping by enabling members of the public to connect people sleeping rough with the local services that can support them. Anyone concerned about someone over the age of 18 that you have seen sleeping rough in England or Wales can send an alert to StreetLink via their website. The details are sent to the local authority or outreach service for the area to help them find the individual and connect them to support. If the person is under 18, please do not contact StreetLink but instead call the police.
Home energy grants Hitting the cold spots Hampshire County Council with its partners, are run the Hitting the Cold Spots campaign, funded by Hampshire County Council Adult Services and Public Health departments, which can help and advise you on ways to keep warm and healthy in winter. For further information, visit www.hants.gov.uk
The Environment Centre The Environment Centre (tEC) is your local registered charity specifically set up to support local residents in Hampshire. Staff are able to provide free impartial advice to help reduce your energy use in the home and can offer advice about local/ national grants and discounts available for insulation, renewable technologies and boilers. For further information, visit the www.environmentcentre.com
Energy Efficiency Loans We have set aside a pot of money to help homeowners improve the energy efficiency of their properties – this will also reduce residents’ energy bills and contribute to reducing carbon emissions across the borough. Improvements could include: insulation, replacement windows or doors, new boilers, upgrading lighting and any others where energy savings can be assured. For more information please see the www.basingstoke.gov.uk/energyefficiency-loans
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Kit Malthouse MP
My priorities for you This election is important. We need to leave the EU with the PM’s good deal so we can finally move on and deliver on the priorities that matter to local people. We’re doing really well in North West Hampshire whether it’s high employment or good schools, but there is so much more we can do for our community. We need to invest in our hospitals including a new hospital at the Basingstoke end of our constituency. Standards in our schools have been rapidly rising but we must do more to improve them further and the recently announced increase in funding will help.
It is one of the first initiatives to come from a new Environment Board established by the Council which will create a new Environment Strategy and coordinate and oversee environmental projects to help work towards carbon neutrality in West Berkshire by 2030. It also supports the Council's priority to maintain a green district as set out in the new West Berkshire Council Strategy 2019-23. Opened by Richard Benyon MP for Newbury, former Parliamentary Secretary at the Department of Environment and Wildlife Minister (DEFRA) it looked at how residents, communities, organisations and the council can help tackle the climate crisis and work towards carbon neutrality by 2030.
We need to tackle the ‘county lines’ drug problem in our towns and villages. As policing minister it’s my job to recruit the 20,000 police officers we need around the country, and I want to make sure a good slug of them come to this part of the world. And we have to protect our beautiful environment. We’re very lucky have an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty right here on our doorstep, it needs care and looking after by the people who love it. These are the missions I want to take forward for you on December 12th and I hope you’ll vote for me so I can do this fantastic job for another few years.
Newbury Town Council are currently undertaking an in-depth inspection of the trees that it owns and manages within the Parish. This is a 5 yearly programme carried out by an independent fully qualified Tree Inspector. The purpose of the programme is to identify trees that are in poor health or a danger to the public and to replace them with healthier and more suitable trees. As a result, a number of trees have been identified as being in poor health, particularly as a result of fungal attack. These include a particularly large Beech Tree at Shaw Cemetery, three Scots Pine in Wash Common and three Ash trees in the Town which back onto the Canal towpath. In addition, there is a horse chestnut tree in Laburnum Grove which is also unsafe caused by disease. These trees will be removed and any ground contamination (spores) treated to avoid fungal spread. Cllr Martin Colston, Leader of the Council said, “Unfortunately, none of these trees can be saved, fungal infection has damaged them to a point where they could quickly become unstable. Once the ground is again free from fungal disease risk, it is proposed that two new trees will be planted for every one that has been removed. The inspection is ongoing and we hope to have a full report in the next few weeks. The tree inspection programme will safeguard the public and reduce the spread of these diseases” He added, “Newbury Town Council values the environmental and aesthetic benefits of a well populated and healthy tree stock.
The Keynote speaker Tom Heap, Rural Affairs Correspondent of BBC News and contributor to the BBC One programme Countryfile, the Panorama programme, and the BBC Radio 4 programme Costing the Earth spoke specifically around the challenges facing West Berkshire. There were also break-out sessions covering the Science of Climate Change, Climate and Land use, Sustainable Transport, Renewable Energy, Green District, Circular Economy and Waste and a chance to shop with some of West Berkshire's eco-friendly businesses.
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Our tree inspections will help us to improve and grow the overall stock for the people of Newbury”.
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Every year we go with the children to choose a new Christmas tree decoration. We don’t do themed trees in our house so our annual tree is a history of the children’ eclectic and often eccentric tastes down the years.
Traditional inherited hand blown glass ornaments nestle alongside a plastic gingerbread man, a gaudy fairy in striped tights, a robot, a festive dachshund, and a host of other unlikely characters. Every year is a delight of discovery as my teens and preteens unpack, reminisce and tease each other over their past choices. But where did the idea of decorations originate and how did they evolve into what they’ve now become? Tinsel originated in Germany in the early 1600s. Back then it was made from real shredded silver. Tinsel makers
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hammered the silver until it was thin, then cut it into strips. It was so popular that tinsel machines were invented to keep up with demand. Clearly silver was a little expensive and eventually the plastic variety took over. We have the Germans to thank for baubles. They were invented in the 1840s by Hans Greiner. His original glass fruit and nuts developed into beautiful ornate ornaments which so charmed Queen Victoria that she brought them back to Britain. As they were all hand-crafted the first, baubles were very expensive. Improvements in plastic manufacturing meant that cheaper versions became available, and baubles became available to the masses. The green fir tree was originally used
The tradition of Christmas trees seems to have originated about 1000 years ago in Northern Europe. They were often hung upside down from the rafters. In modern times improved manufacturing techniques have allowed for the production of artificial trees which can be very difficult to tell from the real thing! In Victorian times, Christmas trees were been decorated with candles. In 1895, an American man, Ralph Morris, was so concerned about the fire hazard of candles and Christmas trees that he invented the first electric Christmas lights, which are similar to those still in use today.
Over the years there have been glass and plastic variations of reindeers, stars, fruit, butterflies, birds and even festive dachshunds but the debate still rages about whether there should be an angel or a star on top of the tree.
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When you count all the little folds, the total surface area of our gut is about 3,000 square feet, larger than a tennis court. Yet, only a single layer of cells separates our inner core from the outer chaos. The primary fuel that keeps this critical cell layer alive is a shortchain fatty acid called butyrate, which our friendly flora make from the fiber we eat. The good bacteria take the prebiotics we eat, like fiber and then provide the vital fuel source that feeds the cells that line our colon. We have literally trillions of bacteria in our gut, so our immune system must constantly maintain a balance between tolerating good bacteria while attacking bad bacteria. If we mess up this fine balance and start attacking harmless bacteria, it could lead to inflammatory bowel disease, where we’re in constant red-alert attack mode. There has to be a way for our good bacteria to signal to our immune system that they’re the good guys. That signal is butyrate. Researchers found that butyrate suppresses the inflammatory reaction and tells our immune system to stand down. But in the absence of butyrate,
For more, check out my video, Prebiotics: Tending Our Inner Garden, on NutritionFacts.org our immune system is back in full force, attacking the bacteria within our gut under the assumption that those are obviously not the good ones since butyrate levels are so low. We could have lots of good bacteria, but if we don’t feed them fiber, they can’t make butyrate. And when our body senses low levels of butyrate, it thinks our gut must be filled with bad bacteria and reacts accordingly. Our body doesn’t know about processed food-it evolved over millions of years getting massive fiber intake. On fiber-deficient Western diets, when our body detects low butyrate levels in the gut, it doesn’t think low fiber; it thinks bad bacteria. For millions of years, low butyrate has meant bad bacteria, so that’s the signal for our body to go on the inflammatory offensive. That’s one reason why fiber can be so anti-inflammatory and is so important for health.
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Turkey This one is probably one of the most popular dishes at Christmas, because it is usually the main course! Other popular dishes include ham or a roast beef, but in the UK turkey is definitely the main course of choice. Roast it in the oven for a couple of hours before adding garnishes, sauces‌and then it’s ready to carve and serve!
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Christmas Pudding The pudding does need to be made ahead to give it structural integrity and allow the flavors to meld. Many people make it at the beginning of Advent, and arrange an entire day around it. Give yours plenty of time to mature for the tastiest presentation. Don't be intimidated by the list of ingredients; the pudding isn't hard to put together but does require quite an array to create that signature festive flavor.
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Pigs in Blankets Pigs in blankets are another quintessentially British part of Christmas dinner! These are small sausages that are wrapped in bacon and often surround the turkey when it is served. In Scotland, these are called kilted sausages!
No holiday dinner is complete without a classic Christmas pudding.
Mince Pies Are tiny pies that are filled with fruits such as raisins, cranberries and sultanas, as well as chopped nuts and spices such as cinnamon, sugar and nutmeg. Once they are baked, they are dusted with a little icing sugar and ready to eat – perfect with a cup of tea or a glass of wine and a nice finish to a delicious Christmas dinner!
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Pubs with a view There's nothing better than relaxing with a pint of beer or a glass of wine, maybe some nice food and admiring the view. Berkshire has such beautiful countryside plus an abundance of rivers and canals that there are plenty of places you can indulge in this pleasure.
Whittington's tea barge Moored on the north bank of the River Thames, by Hill's Meadow, you can have breakfast, lunch or a cream tea.
Plowden Arms Shiplake Stunning views over the Berkshire countryside - and known for an innovative, high quality menu too.
Orwells Shiplake Another award-winning pub with stunning views over the countryside and a tapas menu for a really different experience.
Swan at Streatley Country hotel with bar and restaurant that run along the riverbank. They've opened a boat house deli and cafe too which serves great coffee, sandwiches, salads, cheeses and meats.
The Pot Kiln, Yattendon Miles and miles of beautiful Berkshire countryside, maybe you'll spot a deer, maybe not. But you'll get excellent local beer and exceptional food.
Compleat Angler Just on Marlow Bridge, this nestles on the banks of the Thames and has a restaurant as well as a comfy lounge which serves light snacks and a cocktail bar.
The Swan, Pangbourne 17th century pub on the Thames which serves great British food.
The Flowing Spring, Playhatch
Countryside views in this pub which is by two streams, one which is fed from the local spring, hence the name. 23
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Warm clothing, especially when it's layered, not only prevents exposure, it also helps retain body heat.
Wrap up
this season ...
... baby it's cold outside!
It’s important to stay protected against a drop in temperature as cold weather can affect your body’s ability to fight off viruses and infections. By keeping warm, you can help yourself stay well this winter. Wrap up warm Dress in layers and wear a hat, gloves and scarf. Clothes made from wool, cotton or fleecy fabrics are warmest. When you're indoors, wear warm socks and slippers to keep your feet cosy.
Keep the cold out Close doors and use a keyhole cover to block draughts. Buy thermal linings for curtains to keep the heat in.
Check your heating
Have your heating system serviced regularly to make sure it works well.
Have warming food and drinks Have regular hot drinks and food such as porridge, soups and Stews. You can look recipes online and get more ideas for warming and healthy dishes.
Don't use alcohol to keep warm Avoid drinking alcohol before going, or when, outside. It makes you feel warm because blood vessels in the skin expand, but this draws heat away from your vital organs.
Hot Drinks are an ideal way to keep you warm.
Stay active Keep as active as possible to boost your circulation. Move around at least once within the hour and avoid sitting still for long periods. Even light exercise will help keep you warm. When you do sit down, put your feet up as it’s coldest nearest the ground.
Look after your pets too! Don't leave your dog or cat outdoors in freezing temperatures for long. Make sure they have a warm place to sleep away from draughts. After a walk in snowy, icy or wet conditions, dry your pet off as quickly as possible and make sure they keep warm!
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Which wine should you choose?
I was always a bit hazy about which wine to serve with which food. They didn’t teach that sort of thing at our local comprehensive. Then one day a chef friend explained that far from being an elitist concept it was simply about marrying flavours that blend well or complement each other, much like cooking. I managed to get her to distil her wisdom into this handy guide.
Fish
A delicate fish dish calls for a delicate wine, such as Pinot Grigio. If the fish is more robust and served with a rich sauce, it will require a more full-bodied flavoursome white like Chardonnay. Salty seafood marries surprisingly well with champagne.
Chicken or Turkey Choose a fullflavoured white, like a white Côtes du Rhône, or a delicate red, such as a Frappato.
Juicy red meat For beef or steak a rich red, such as a Bordeaux or Cabernet Sauvignon will work well or even a Rioja.
Spicy dishes These require a spicy wine. Look
for a Malbec, Syrah or Shiraz will all hold their own. If the spicy food is vegetarian, then a dry Riesling will pair well.
Vegetarian food There is a misconception that vegetarian food should only be served with white wine. But medium reds, like Merlot work well with lots of vegetarian dishes, particularly tomato-based recipes.
Cheese board Some cheeses go better with red, some with white. Sauternes and Stilton are a perfect match, while Chardonnay works well with brie. A dry Rosé is a good all-rounder. Remember, the main rule is to pair the characteristics of the dish with the characteristics of the wine. So, a buttery sauce will work well with wine also described as ‘buttery’. Experiment and enjoy! 27
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The Gift of When I was younger it used to drive me mad when my dad said 'I don't want anything for Christmas...' How could he say that? Then a couple of years ago I realised I'd become him. I don't want or even need more of anything. Many of my friends feel the same way. We don't want to add to plastic or clothes waste. We don't want clutter. Yet the pleasure of giving and receiving at Christmas is something most of us enjoy, so why not give a gift experience instead.
A National Trust Membership Allows the recipient access to around 500 historic houses and gardens, industrial monuments, social history sites and beaches.
Tickets to see a favourite band or artist perform Or perhaps a local artist they’ve never seen, or music event they've never attended. Live music is a great night out, and even better if 28
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An up-close and personal experience with their favourite animal or insect My friend loves hedgehogs so I paid for her to spend a day at the local hedgehog hospital. She learned all about hedgehogs and helped to feed and weigh them. She
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Cooking class
Experience
Classes can be for a particular type of cuisine, like Chinese or Thai, or for a particular technique like breadmaking. There are generally other like-minded souls there so your recipient will make new friends.
Spa treatment day Life is stressful so very few people would turn their nose up at being pampered for a few hours.
An escape room experience If your intended recipient is into puzzles try tickets to an escape room. It's a fun experience for everyone and a great gift for a family.
A masterclass in something they love
still talks about it today. You can buy 'meet the animal' experiences for every beastie from spiders to lemurs. There's bound to be something for the animal-lover in your life.
theatre running a specialist event. If they are not into a particular genre then a season pass to a cinema or theatre will allow them to watch whatever they want.
Tickets to a movie marathon
Wine, whiskey or gin tasting session
Whether your intended recipient is into sci-fi, horror, fantasy, musicals or old black and white movies, there will be an enterprising cinema or
What could be nicer than sharing an evening touring a winery or distillery learning about the flavours and techniques involved in producing their favourite tipple.
Photography, juggling, golf, painting, writing...there are classes online and in the real world for any subject or skill you can think of. The happiness we experience from acquiring things fades very quickly. Experiences are a bigger part of ourselves than material goods. We are the sum total of our experiences and they stay with us for longer because of the way they are encoded in the brain. Each time we think about the experience we feel that same sense of happiness we felt initially. They are truly the gift that keeps on giving. Jackie Osborne 29
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Enjoy Christmas Crafts with your children!
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If you have always wanted to get into the DIY decoration game, the holiday season is the perfect time to try your hand at being crafty. We have pulled together few different ideas that will keep you and the children entertained as the winter season strikes and the holidays commence. Chirstmas ornament card Supplies
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A couple of tips for you. Get creative you can make Elf, santa, reindeers ... you could use cotton balls or fur for Santa’s beard if you want. Then fill with candy and enjoy!
Snowman cupcakes
Crafts
Super cute snowman cupcakes to make for Christmas. These fun cupcakes are great to make with children. Ingredients • 90 grams all purpose flour • 65 grams cocoa powder • 1 tsp baking powder • ¼ tsp salt • 2 large eggs • 200 grams granulated sugar • 78 ml vegetable oil • 120 ml milk • 2 tsp vanilla extract • 12 marshmallows • Vanilla frosting • Black icing • Funfetti or sugar pearls to decorate Instructions
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Abi touched so many lives - she was truly inspirational, living her best life every day. A wonderful, warm, caring and optimistic woman who will be missed and leaves an incredible legacy behind
I first met Abi back in 2008, when she consistently supported many of my business events. Always super positive and encouraging to others, she is a personality that will certainly be missed and a great loss to the Newbury Business community.
Ally Illot Abi touched so many people’s lives with her unending positivity. This was evident in every aspect of her life. Her enthusiasm and courage will always be remembered by everyone who had the privilege to know her.
Peter Cooke An amazing and inspirational person, I am proud to have had as a friend and business colleague. She was an amazing recruiter and her networking skills were second to none. What a wonderful lady, taken far too soon. R.I.P. Abi.
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You’ll always be in our hearts Abi, thank you for all your support for Colostomy UK. You are a true inspiration to us all and kept your “positive pants” on right until the end. Our thoughts and condolences are with Stephen, her family, friends and colleagues.
Libby Herbert Abi was so positive about every aspect of life. Her positivity was infectious, and she would brighten the room with her smile and sparkling personality. The World will be a much sadder place without her.
Chris Davies
From the first day I met Abi her outlook on life was always so positive and enthusiastic. Abi was always smiling and in high spirits, no matter what the circumstance. She was a truly inspiring lady and her positive pants shall live on.
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Abigail Brown was a joy to work with. Always ready to roll her sleeves up and get stuck in. Nothing was ever too much. She was vibrant and sweet with a beautiful soul. She will be missed by so many.
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Abigail Brown - Ms Positive Pants Supreme - she was: gregarious - super sociable and a great networker who connected so many people; gorgeous - she was stunningly pretty & always looked fabulous; generous - with her time, her knowledge & all her charitable work. And despite the bad lot she was dished out she was unbelievably positive! We are all poorer for losing her but also richer for having met her.
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Many words will have been written, describing Abi, but none can do her justice. Abi was a wonderful person, kind, generous with an amazing personality. The world will be a poorer without her, I will miss her. Rest in Peace.
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It is with great sadness that I inform all our readers about the loss of our adorable Abi. Due to time constraints, I was only able to gather a small selection of wonderful memories from friends who truly admired this beautiful lady.
Abi has been our greatest source of inspiration and courage. Deep in our hearts, we will always keep her image. We are never ready to say good-bye even though we know it is part of life and Abi has left a void that nobody can fill. A true friend that has brought so much happiness, love and fun to so many lives. You will always be remembered no matter what. Your presence, love and kindness will forever be with us. Rest for now until we meet again. With all my love x
Jackie Osborne Abi was the first person I met when I started my business 9 years ago. I recall
her being at every networking event I went to – that may not be strictly true but people who know her won’t be surprised by my saying that as she had the well-deserved nickname of “Networking Queen”. Abi described herself in a more amusing, less flattering way which gives you insight to her sense of humour! Even though she ran Openingz ,her recruitment business for only a few years, the growth she achieved in this short period of time is testament not just to her networking skills but her professionalism, hard work and the simple fact that she is such a lovely person. I’m proud to describe Abi as a colleague and friend. I miss her.
privilege to have known her, worked with her and called her my a friend. Abigail has always been and will continue to be an inspiration to her many colleagues, friends and to everyone who knows her. Fly with the Angels Abigail.
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An inspirational colleague, a wonderful lady and a fantastic friend. Abigail came into our lives and joined the Dovetail family in 2003 and was a member of the Dovetail team until May 2012. Abigail was the ultimate Recruitment professional and always gave her customers and candidates a first class, professional, kind and caring service. She was one of the most positive people I have ever met and it is my
John O’Brien Abi was a great person to know, determined, focused and fun. Loved going to the gym; being in the countryside and loved her work. Speaking as a fellow recruiter, she was also the ultimate professional in her work.
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New Year's Eve at Donnington Grove
Step inside and discover what the festive season has to offer at Donnington Grove, Newbury. Once home to Beau Brummel, to name just one of our famous past residents, why not raise a glass in Beau’s bar and Restaurant before the party begins……. This year we are offering the choice of two options to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Why not dine in Beau’s with a four-course meal? To begin with enjoy Champagne and canapes, then a sumptuous dinner followed by coffee with petit fours (5 minutes rest to avoid indigestion!) and later join the disco and party in the main house to welcome in 2020. If you want an informal party you’ve found the right place too. As an alternative we will serve a hot and cold two course buffet, all you can eat from 8pm, with a resident DJ to dance the night away as we say goodbye to 2019 – call now and buy your tickets! Note from the General Manager, Nigel Roberts-Green and his wonderful team
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Tel. 01488 648552
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NBS2020
COMMUNITY
CHAMPION
AWARDS Are you aware of someone who goes above and beyond to support their local community? If so NOMINATE them for a NBS Community Champion Award!
Who are the awards for? Awards are open to unpaid volunteers, aged 16 and over, who support local charities or community groups based in our 10 branch towns.
The prize! The overall winner will receive a £500 voucher of their choice and a £500 donation to the charity or project they support, while two runners up will receive a £125 voucher of their choice and a £125 donation to the charity or project they support. To nominate visit: www.newbury.co.uk or collect a nomination form in branch. Nominations close: 5pm, Friday 17 January 2020
Overall winner will recieve a £500 voucher of their choice and a £500 donation to the charity or project they support. Terms and isconditions applyRegulation Newbury Building Society authorised by the Prudential Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation
Authority (Financial Services Register number 206077). English Law applies and we willcommunicate with you in English. We are participants of the Financial Ombudsman Service. We have a complaints procedure which we will provide on request. Most complaints that we cannot resolve can be referred to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
To nominate visit: newbury.co.uk/community_champion_awards Nominations closing: 5pm, Friday January 2020 Call: 01635 555777 | 17 Visit: www.newbury.co.uk
Newbury Building Society
Newbury Building Society is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority (Financial Services Register number 206077). English Law applies and we will communicate with you in English. We are participants of the Financial Ombudsman Service. We have a complaints procedure which we will provide on request. Most complaints that we cannot resolve can be referred to the Financial Ombudsman Service. 7617
Newbury Building Society
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Business Directory . Call 01635 200 006
HCPC registered Podiatrist
Would you like to be walking on air again? Then look no further.
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07379 904833 | Find me on:
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A tube of Soft Foot Cream FREE with your first appointment
Worth
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this voucher must be presented to qualify.
Total Health West Berkshire | Lower Henwick Farm | Turnpike Rd | Thatcham | RG18 3AP
Date for #TheBigPitch 2020 has been
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Save the Date 18th June 2020 10am – 4pm
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The three-time Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning trainer of the legendary Best Mate and bestselling author
Saturday December 7th
Will be in the bookshop from 12:30pm - 1:30pm signing copies of her new book: Starting from Scratch: How to Be a Jump Jockey Contact the bookshop on 01488 683480 if you cannot make it and would like a copy reserved
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www. hungerfordbookshop.co.uk The Hungerford Bookshop | 24 High Street | Hungerford RG17 0NF
NEW RETIREMENT APARTMENTS FOR SALE IN NEWBURY
Don’t dread the cost of moving, we’re here to help Choose a beautiful Churchill Retirement Living apartment at Avonbank Lodge and you’ll be amazed how simple life can be. Our friendly experts can help at every stage from choosing your new home to selling your old one and downsizing – leave it all to us! Make the first move towards Churchill Retirement Living today – you’ll be surprised how easy it can be.
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01635 922035 Visit churchillretirement.co.uk
Avonbank Lodge, Newbury
• Lodge Manager • Owners’ Lounge with coffee bar • Guest Suite for friends and family • Landscaped gardens • 24-hour support • Video entry system • Free parking • Lift to all floors
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