Lindengate Charity Lindengate – Better Health & Wellbeing for All, Through Nature
• Meet up with friends to exercise, whether a walk, run, or drop in to Lindengate during one of our open to all sessions (see website for opening times) • If you like to be active in the garden, there’s no reason why you should stop just because the temperature drops. You can plan a Winter garden, so there is always plenty to see and do, during the colder months of the year.
As the colder, darker weather continues, it is tempting to stay in the warm rather than exercise. However, it is important for us all to maintain our physical and mental wellbeing. There are many benefits to spending just a few minutes a day outdoors. Here are some of them: • Regular exercise outdoors every day can improve both our mood and our physical health, leading to reduced stress and increased self-esteem. • Some research also suggests moderate exercise can strengthen the immune system, reducing the risk of coughs and colds. • Always make sure you’re warm before you go outside. Wear several layers to keep heat in and warm up for 10 minutes before you start.
We look forward to welcoming you to Lindengate, where nature breathes new life into anyone looking for a little support with their wellbeing. Situated over 5 acres, take time for yourself and let nature nurture your wellbeing. For more information on Lindengate, programmes & events, go to: www. lindengate.org.uk. See advert page 5.
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Rex & Carol Jeffery 01296 661258 Business is booming at JUST – St Mary’s volunteer-run, fair-trade shop on Wendover High Street. Recently I caught up with Andrea, one of the seven volunteer buyers who make up their enthusiastic and dedicated team. They’re always on the look out for good quality, ethically and sustainably produced goods that will add to JUST’s unique range. Twice a year they head off to the NEC for the trade shows. It’s a great opportunity to check out the ethos and philosophy of potential suppliers. Do they meet the core values that have guided the buying policy of the shop since it was established back in 2004? JUST now buys from 24 different suppliers. The range includes food, household cleaning products, candles, toys, clothing accessories, notebooks, cards and Christian gifts. Helpful labels tell the story of individual products. This way shoppers can learn about the www.wendovernews.co.uk
positive impact their purchases will have on poor communities overseas. Andrea drew to my attention two particular suppliers with great stories. Lanka Kade is a UK-based business that specialises in wooden toys and gifts for children. They’re all designed in the UK and handcrafted by skilled artisans in Sri Lanka. Since 1994 they have been building longterm sustainable partnerships that offer education, training and loans. Cycle of Good provides employment for tailors in Malawi, making wallets and bags out of recycled inner tubes. They are also exporting refurbished postal delivery bikes, renamed as ‘Elephant Bikes’. Please visit Just Ethical Trading on Facebook and Instagram. Happy shopping! David Blackmore See advert page 4.
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