West Berkshire & North Hampshire
Local Buzz Magazine: What's On in your local area.
Climate Change crisis ramps up in Newbury & Thatcham, New green energy initiative.
Following the declaration by West Berkshire Council of a climate emergency in July 2019, plans are being developed to help the area move away from fossil fuel usage and there will be a climate conference run by the council on 28th October to engage with local residents on these plans. In parallel, West Berkshire Climate Action […]
Happy New Year!
Are you planning on a New Year’s Resolution? Whether you are trying to eat better, sleep more or read more books, the key is to make the goal achievable, by breaking it up into smaller, more ach …
National Hugging Day 21st January
National Hugging Day is an annual event dedicated to hugging. It was created by Kevin Zaborney and occurs annually on January 21. The day was first celebrated on January 21, 1986 in Clio, Michigan, US …
Make the most of the January Sales
Make the most of the January Sales
We all love a bargain and sales save us so much money, right? Yes…but you need to shop smart to take proper advantage of the discounts and to avoid buying thin …
What to eat to boost immunity
Do people who eat healthier actually get sick less?
Those who eat more fruits and vegetables appear to have a lower risk of getting an upper respiratory tract infection like the common cold, whether t …
Laurabella The Barn Spa
Tucked away you will find a treasure of a spa. A little piece of heaven that cocoons you, making you feel warm, wanted and has your best interests at heart. Things are done differently at Laurabella, …
Interesting Barber Facts
Here are some interesting facts about barbers that will make you appreciate them for more than just their ability to cut hair!
n Barber is derived from “barba” in Latin, which means beard.
n Barbe …
Investing in paths and cycle ways
It was good to see that West Berkshire has the highest rates for walking and cycling across the whole county. Yes, the highest! According to figures published by the Department of Transport, over 85% …
Heather House gets new gym equipment
Local occupational health provider Trident Medical Services (TMS) chose SeeAbility as its charity of the year for September 2017 to August 2018 and set itself a target of raising £7,000 for its Heath …
Gym work-out into electricity!
SportsArt launches its new ECO-POWR range of fitness equipment into the UK, including the world’s first energy producing treadmill. This innovative new range harnesses the energy used during a w …
West Berkshire is tops for cycling and walking
West Berkshire has the highest cycling and walking rates of any Berkshire local authority, according to statistics published this week by the Department for Transport.
The figures, which measure how o …
A controlled environment- Consol tanning
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.
Overexposure and burning is dangerous and s …
Is your fitness regime causing you injury?
Gyms and fitness classes are the ultimate place for me to go to find patients. These are the little mistakes to avoid!
Slouching
Slouching over the gym equipment is creating a hunched back and flexed …
A summer of fitness and fun
As children and their parents prepare to go back to school, we look back over the amazing achievements from our youngsters who attended our summer school.
This year’s theme at Razzamataz Newbury was …
Our mission: to build a UK where alcohol causes no serious harm
Every hour someone in the UK dies as a result of alcohol.
You may know us as the charity behind Dry January
We are a new, major national charity formed in April 2017 from the merger of two established …
Happy Retirement!
If you have made pension contributions into multiple pension pots, then you will need to contact each fund separately for a statement.
There are many things to consider as you approach retirement. It …
Stretch Benefits
In an attempt to prevent injury, most of us stretch before exercise and some (though not as many) stretch afterwards. But if we’re doing fairly steady activities (jogging, cycling or walking) then w …
9 Steps to a Healthier Heart
Here are the top tips according to leading cardiologists.
Walk 30 minutes every day, no matter what!
A half hour walk every day decreases an individual’s chances of a heart attack by 30%. If you thi …
Exercising boost brain function
Scientists have pondered how exercising can boost brain function. Regardless of age or fitness, studies show that making time for exercise provides some serious mental benefits. Working out can benefi …
Police Advice – Drug Driving
It is against the law to drive under the influence of illegal drugs, or if you have certain drugs above a specified level in your blood.
Similar to drink driving, the police have a roadside test that …
