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A better place to live with Thatcham Vision

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OLYMPICS How to do Rio on a budget!

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Editor's Welcome

4 Community 9 Business

The Local Buzz Team has been working on lots of new features and you will absolutely love to read this issue from cover to cover!

10 BuzzConnect 14 Rio de Janeiro 17 Glowing Locks 18 On Trend 22 Local Culture

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24 Food & Drink 25 Exciting Times

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26 Mrs. Farquhar's 28 Delicious Smoothies 29 Dinesh Dhamija 30 Health, Beauty & Wellbeing 36 Property 40 Competitions

41 garden view Editor-in-Chief Jackie Osborne To the Editor: editor@localbuzzmagazine.com Food Editor Paul Milverton Website Editor Shelley Harrison

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If you are a business or enjoy networking, BuzzConnect is organising an event on 15th September at the Newbury Showground Members’ marquee. Metro Bank’s Managing Director Regional Banking, Iain Kirkpatrick, will address the event with over 200 guest to kick-off the show. Make sure you read more on page 11.

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Most of you would have heard of the famous celebrity hairdresser Guy Kremer. We are delighted to welcome Guy to Local Buzz as he identifies various ways to make glorious locks! Have a look on page 17 to start looking wonderful.

After a few months of planning, we are now delivering “In order to carry a what our readers positive action we wanted! Yes, the must develop here fashion feature is a positive vision”. now an ongoing Dalai Lama opportunity for you to get the look of international trends but locally. We have a new fashion editor, Janine Silver, and she brings a wealth of experience in the fashion world.

Our social media reached over 753k monthly interactions and I can only thank you all for engaging with us and sharing your stories. Thank you so much!

Look forward to getting more useful information to you for the September issue! Have a super day.

Fashion Editor Janine Silver Community Editor Waheeda Soomro and Gemma McCrae editor@localbuzzmagazine.com

Editor-in-Chief jackie@localbuzzmagazine.com

Designer Vanessa Davis studio@localbuzzmagazine.com Creative Media Damon Brown Copywriter Carlie Cohen

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CultureFest

Comes into the heart of the local community

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By Waheeda Soo

Saturday 16th July, St Bartholomew’s School between 12 - 4pm; this annual flagship event showcases culture, heritage, community and diversity, through dance, music, art, crafts and world foods!

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ultureFest 2016 brings you a fantastic medley of performances and workshops, with a variety of food and gift stalls, this is the day for you to try something exciting and new. Come absorb an afternoon of colourful art, entertainment and participation.

The Dhol Player Collective will entertain you with their rhythm and energy. The Chinese Lion will entertain guests with his boundless energy bringing good luck and prosperity. Bollywood dance sessions with Jay Kumar will have you changing lightbulbs and patting the

dog in no time. Some great local and community performers will join the stage, including our very own Mark Turauskis.

World foods are one of the highlights of CultureFest, and this year organisers have selected an exquisite array of delights to tickle your taste buds with, Indian street food, Egyptian and Mexican flavours, Thai and Malaysian food stalls and a traditional British BBQ. Eight Bells for Mental Health will once again be running the refreshments stall at CultureFest.

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A fun family event with a great atmosphere and lots to see, do and savour for people of all ages.

CultureFest offers you a unique and diverse local community event at your door step, with £2 per adult entry; it is definitely a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon.

Summer is here again so it’s any excuse to get outdoors for a BBQ or to make use of all the wonderful green space in the town and the countryside all around us.

Thatcham Youth and the Town Council will be running their usual full programme of events to keep the youngsters busy. Thatcham has a great community spirit that gives the town a strong identity and is why so many people love to live here.

Something I’m very excited about is our new community based website. Rather than just telling you about Thatcham Vision and the plan, although all that is there too, it is designed as a central resource of local information and for our teams of volunteers to publicise their great work, with more coming soon I hope. All this will be heavily publicised by our fantastic volunteer marketing team on social media. Thanks to Devzen for the development work and to DCLG for paying for it and for recognising the work Thatcham Vision does.

So, if you are involved in a local organisation that struggles for resources then get in touch and we can offer you your own free webpage.

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By David Conque

Thatcham Vision is calling for more volunteers to help with community projects. For more information www.thatchamvision.net and residents are encouraged to follow them on Facebook and Twitter.

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Summer evening in the cemetery Newtown Road Cemetery will be open and happy to meet you on Wednesday 3rd August from 6.00pm.

maybe bats! For more information www.fnrcnewbury.org.uk

Tours will be available including a new tour ‘Medical Matters’ which will include doctors, nurses, druggists, dentists, and the first person in the world to be treated with penicillin.

Ros Clow 01635 40188 mobile 07875 402864 raclow@ntlworld.com

Contacts

Brian Sylvester 01635 580012

Find-a-grave and wildflower identification services available and

Chamber Update. . . west berks

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EU Referendum By the time you read this update, the votes will have been cast for the EU Referendum.

The West Berks Chamber did not campaign for either Remain or Leave given the very real divisions that existed in business communities across the UK. In the months leading up to the referendum, the Chamber sought to get clear information and facts from both the Remain and Leave campaigns so that business people could make an informed choice at the ballot box. We also delivered a number of well attended events where key stakeholders in the debate where able to brief a business audience.

Events in July/August – West Berks and Wokingham Trading Standards briefing on the 5th July at the Council Offices in Market Street, Newbury.

To reserve a space contact Briony Smith on 01635 503089.

Corporate Race Night at Newbury on the 7th July.

Gary Cranford Business Manager West Berks Chamber of Commerce

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AT YOUR LEISURE IN THATCHAM

PROVIDING LINKS AND OPPORTUNITIES

You can do so much more than solely shop while calling in at our town centre.

The Hungerford Chamber of Commerce represents around one hundred businesses from the local area and is the only organisation to provide an inclusive forum that brings together business owners, the Town Council, West Berkshire Council and other key stakeholders in the area.

Why not combine your stay with a visit to two of the Parks and Playgrounds just a couple of hundred yards to the East and West of The Broadway Green.

Or if something more adventurous is wanted, only a ten minute walk East will take you to the Kennet Leisure Pool with its water slide, play area and jacuzzi. Alternatively with a walk to the West, why not call into the Nature Discovery Centre / Café with adjoining Adventure Playgrounds, Wild Life Lake and SSSI Reed Beds with a proliferation of birds on view. . .

West Berks Chamber of Commerce 01753 870500 or email customerservices@tvchamber.co.uk

Jeremy Cottam Chairman of Thatcham Chamber of Commerce & Director of WestBerks Properties Ltd

www.westberkschamber. tvchamber.co.uk

Thatcham Chamber of Commerce 01635 871087 . 07768 233004

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Promote Hungerford as a commercial and retail centre.

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To host business and social functions which bring the local business community together.

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parks, week long camps on RAF stations, parades, fieldcraft training, sports and more.

Air Cadet Organisation

Air Training Corps Air Cadets have the opportunity to fly with Royal Air Force pilots in Grob Tutor aircraft each year.

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lying takes place at one of 12 Air Experience Flights (AEFs) where cadets are shown how the aircraft flies and given the chance to control the aeroplane, experience aerobatics or simply admire the view.

All Air Cadets get the opportunity to fly with the AEF each year.

Chipmunk trainer who’s service with the AEFs lasted until 1996 when they were replaced with the Scottish Aviation Bulldog. In 1999 the RAF began to replace the Bulldog with the Grob 115e Tutor. Ninety of the aircraft are used by University Air Squadrons and Air Experience Flights across the UK.

History of Air Experience Flights

We are an air-minded youth organisation for 12-20 year olds who have an interest in aviation, adventure and expanding their horizons.

Prior to the establishment of AEFs, cadet flying was a more ad-hoc affair, although during the 1940s and 1950s, Airspeed Oxfords and Avro Ansons were used specifically to fly cadets.

On September 8, 1958 formal Air Experience Flights were established at 12 airbases across the UK. They were equipped with the De Havilland

This is our 75th year and we, as a squadron, have been around the entire period - somethng not often seen. We were one of the initial Air Training Corps units to be formed in 1941, after the conversion of all the previous organisation's units into squadrons.

We parade twice a week on a Monday and Wednesday, from 7.00pm-9.30pm, and we do lots of our activities at weekends too. We have opportunities for flying, target rifle shooting, adventure training such as canoeing, kayaking, climbing and hill walking, camping, the Duke of Edinburgh's award scheme, service engagement with the Armed Forces, academic training and qualifications, extra-mural trips to attractions like theme

We have been supporting the Newbury Mayor Making Ceremony for at least 14 years, if not longer. We spend a morning helping the community by setting up the ceremony with all the equipment, such as the mayor's chair and important items like silverware. Once completed, we safely store it in the town hall before heading to the reception venue and preparing for the hundred or so guests and dignitaries that will be attending.

This allows us to mingle and speak with key local personnel who could benefit our squadron, gets us some publicity and ensures that we remain a part of the town's youth community. It helps promote young people and shows how disciplined, smart and capable we are.

For more information on how to become involved please contact 01635 552635 or email us at 211@aircadets.org. www.twoeleven.info

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If you want to leave windows open while you sleep, fit window restrictors so they cannot be fully opened.

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Consider fitting outside security lighting or a visible alarm to help deter burglars.

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Don’t leave any keys near entry points where they can be ‘fished’ or ‘hooked’ out.

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Deputy Supt Lindsey Finch Local Policing Commander West Berkshire

20 years ago the Abshot Community Centre in Kelsey Close, Titchfield Common, was alive with singing, dancing and the cries of “it’s behind you!” The Abshot Entertainers performed regular amateur reviews and pantomimes on an old home made stage to audiences drawn from the local community.

So what’s next?

Please do follow us on Facebook Abshot Community Centre for our upcoming events.

Its ShowTime!

Thanks to a community grant from Fareham Borough Council we have recently been able to purchase a modern, portable new stage which has motivated members of the association to restart their thespian and entertainment activities.

former professional, Brian Coshall; an impressionist who had previously appeared at the London Palladium and many other variety theatres in the UK and Australia. Brian was also a regular on television and radio in the 70s and 80s.

The first time it was used was at our May Family Fun day when Professor Harvo and his Punch and Judy, took centre stage, much to the delight of many happy children and their parents!

We hope to see more Punch and Judy fans at our August Family Fun Day on the afternoon of Sunday 28th August. A free fun filled afternoon to which the public are invited to attend and enjoy the displays, stalls, sideshows and games that are on offer.

Amongst the amateur acts were James Whitehead, a local, talented guitarist, playing his first ever solo performance and also providing backing for other acts, he definitely lived up to his Mum's description, “The intergalactic rock star before he was famous!”

The next show was the Abshot Variety Performance, where the acts were primarily amateur and novice entertainers.

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The performers from our local community included an 11 year old singer, Charlie Sewell, whose confidence, stage presence and singing ability showed a quality not often found in a performer so young, definitely a star of the future. Performances by the other talented, albeit more mature acts on stage, ranged from up to date covers of Adele

songs to well known tunes

by Whitney Houston, Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra.

The audience particularly enjoyed the Elton John and Kiki Dee duet by a pair who met through a local choir and performed as a duo together for the first time after only one real rehearsal. Sound, stage setting, lighting and furnishings were provided by volunteers from the association who used their skills and time to ensure that the show went ahead with the minimum hitches. The evening was a tremendous success, enjoyed by all those who attended and took part.

The audience participation and enthusiasm was well received by the acts and most definitely helped to calm the nerves of the novices. The fact that there wasn't an empty seat in the centre was most notable and provides encouragement for the Abshot Community Centre to produce and deliver further entertainment in the future.

Its ShowTime! Our stage is ready for the community. A huge thanks to Mark and Jo Collins from local family run business Making Interiors for supplying the fabric for the stage curtains and to Krissie Slatter for making them.

If you would be interested in hiring the stage it is available to be hired by the community.

Please contact Abshot Community Centre on 01489 480023.

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BuzzConnect is a free business networking event held twice a month at Metro Bank and the Donnington Grove Hotel You can travel to Brazil on a budget and visit the most amazing places for free.

You can now get the look from international fashion trends by following our NEW regular fashion feature or follow on Instagram @LBuzzFashion.

You can become part of Thatcham Vision plans to improve our area by volunteering to their various activities.

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Where have you been? What’s been going on?

Fran: In the last six weeks I’ve been in Mexico City, Texas, Paris, Tokyo, Berlin, London, Glasgow, Milan and now here. We’re just running around telling everyone we’ve got a record out!

Do you like the running about?

Fran: I do. Sometimes you’re putting an album out and it’s nice to know that people want to meet you and talk to you.

And this has been a really interesting record because we hadn’t been played for a long time on the radio and I think that’s because we’d gone off to be dads.

We were putting records out but we weren’t putting the ‘foot down’. Now the kids are 8,9, 10 years old we can really concentrate on getting out there.

You scheduled dad time?

Blokes do that?

Fran: Before you have kids, people tell you that you’ll never get that time back with your kids and if you’re in a band, it’s not a normal job - you’re away for six months or so. So I think for us we were ‘nah, let’s be at home’ and we were lucky enough to be pretty successful so we could buy that time with our kids. A lot of (other) people buy gold racing cars and ridiculous, stupid things but I think it was money well spent.

You’re credited for paving the way for the likes of Coldplay and Keane. That’s pretty amazing?

Fran Healy and Andy Dunlop are one half of Travis. They spoke to Lucy Ambache on The Evening Breeze and talked comebacks, making movies and why they might be responsible for Coldplay. going around at the time and it was very successful – and I think when something like that happens, the record industry go ‘let’s sign a bunch of this’ so for the next four years that was pretty much what you got. It wasn’t our intention but that’s what happens.

A song like ‘Why Does It Always Rain On Me’. Do you still love it?

Andy: We get to play it every night and people still go mad to it so it’s still our touching point.

Fran: I like that song because it’s really easy to play – it’s super simple!

When you’re playing songs in a gig, the more complicated chord structures and rhythms, and then you have to think about lyrics, they get in the way of enjoying the show. The simpler the song, the better - so I love it.

Andy: We invented Coldplay in a room.

Your new single ‘Magnificent Time’ is so ‘your sound’.

Fran: We constructed them out of foam and bits of wires – and gave them our cast-off songs (laughs). We were around at the end of the nineties, and we made the ‘Man Who’ album which was pretty incongruous with what was

Fran: Interesting story about that track is that it is a co-write between me and Tim from Keane. He sent me a text and said he’d written a song that sounded like him doing a bad impersonation of Travis!

And it’s album number eight for you guys - ‘Everything At Once’. Do you feel a bit of a resurgence at the moment?

Andy: Yeah. It’s been nice. You can’t design the albums to be good – you just make them – and it’s just turned out really well. It’s kind of nice – I think we’re in the best place we’ve been in ages.

Fran: We made a movie with it. Usually you make a video for a song and we’ve got eight potential singles on the album which is unheard of. So I thought we should maybe do something that covers the entire album. We went off and I wrote and directed (a film).

You’re on tour throughout May. You’re looking forward to that?

Andy: Yeah. We’ve done one proper full show in Japan, and we had eight songs in the set and they sat brilliantly with all the old songs. It’s going to be an exciting show I think.

Fran: The thing is because we’ve done the album and the movie, we’ve done the visuals so they look great so we were like "we have to bring the live show up to that level as well”. So for the first time ever it’s a ’show’ show!

A word from the Mayor. . .

High Risk Dress Codes I’ve had lots of conversations on dress codes recently following the recent reports about the receptionist sent home for refusing to wear high heels.

Nicola Thorp, a temp, arrived on her first day in flat shoes only to be told she must wear shoes with a two to four inch heel. Since this story hit the headlines this requirement has unsurprisingly been scrapped!

While a requirement to wear high heels may be unusual many employers have some kind of dress code. This is usually because we want employees to project a certain image of the organisation or it may be due to health and safety requirements.

And although there is no specific law on dress codes as an employer you have the right to enforce a dress code at work if it is ‘reasonable’ to do so.

If this case has made you think you need to review your written (and unwritten) dress code here’s a few practical tips

to help you stay on the right side of ‘reasonable’; n Ask your employees what they think. n

Make your policy clear – don’t just say professional dress give examples of what can and can’t be worn.

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Make sure your dress code fits with your workplace culture and business sector.

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Different dress codes for men and women can be acceptable but make sure the standards remain the same.

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Think carefully (and seek advice) before deciding not to let employees wear clothing etc. connected to their religion.

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Make sure you enforce any dress code consistently to avoid claims of discrimination.

If you have any questions or need advice on dress codes for your business please get in touch.

By Michelle Bailey

01635 728 728 . info@peopleessentials.co.uk www.peopleessentials.co.uk . For more tips and information on Human Resources, visit Michelle’s page at localbuzzmagazine.com - Ask the Expert.

I moved to Newbury more than 30 years ago and was elected to Newbury Town Council in 1997, so it’s an honour and privileged to have been elected Mayor in my 19th year as a Town Councillor.

I have been actively involved in several community organisations over the years and I am presently chair of trustees at West Berkshire Mencap and chairman of Kennet Community Radio.

In the relatively short time since I was elected mayor, I have attended dozens of events, ranging from the opening of a wheelchair swing in Victoria Park to opening Truckfest while riding on the back of a monster truck! The sight of the happy young faces on the Victoria Park wheelchair swing after I had officially opened it was a particular joy.

At the other end of the age spectrum, it was my privilege to lead Newbury Town Council’s celebrations of her Majesty’s 90th birthday.

Newbury residents whose 90th birthday year was the same as her Majesty’s were special guests at the Town Council’s “Picnic in the Park”.

As public sector funding for charities decreases, local charities, and the people that they help and support, are increasingly reliant on public donations. As well as bringing pleasure to young and old during my year as Mayor, I hope that I can use the office of Mayor to help raise awareness of these charities and the dedicated volunteers who run them.

Julian Swift-Hook Mayor of Newbury

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Are you considering starting, or have just started, a new business?

Contact Janet Duffield Economic Development at West Berkshire Council on 01635 519475 or email jduffield@westberks.gov.uk More details and links to our services can be found on the Business pages of our website: info.westberks.gov.uk/businesssupport

Are you looking to develop your business further?

workshop dates

july BuzzConnect Morning Monthly Networking Event Thur 7th 08:30 - 10:00 Donnington Grove Country Club Newbury RG14 2LA Metro Bank Newbury BuzzConnect Connect 4 Better Business Performance Fri 15th 8:30 - 10:30 Donnington Grove Country Club Newbury RG14 2LA People Essentials & Loving Monday

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All support is confidential, impartial and is free of charge.

Thames Valley Kings Wheelchair Basketball Club On 17 June we attended the Kings end of season awards to help celebrate the end of their ‘best year yet’. Established in 2004 and based in Thatcham the Club strives to support, inspire and become a social hub for

everyone actively encouraging both disabled and able bodied players.

BuzzConnect is proud to support Thames Valley KIngs Wheelchair Basketball as our nominated charity.

BuzzConnect Monthly Networking Event Thur 21st 17:30 - 19:00 Donnington Grove Country Club Newbury RG14 2LA BuzzConnect august BuzzConnect Morning Monthly Networking Event Thur 4th 08:30 - 10:00 Donnington Grove Country Club Newbury RG14 2LA Metro Bank Newbury & BuzzConnect Drop-In Clinic for advice on Employment Matters Fri 5th 9:00 - 12:00 Venue TBC People Essentials BuzzConnect Monthly Networking Event Thur 18th 17:30 - 19:00 Donnington Grove Country Club Newbury RG14 2LA BuzzConnect

For more information, please call 01635 200006 or email info@buzz-connect.co.uk www.buzz-connect.co.uk

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Networking at the Royal County of Berkshire Show

Showground tour restricted to the first 100 guests to register – you can book via our website www.buzz-connect.co.uk

"Newbury and District Agricultural Society is delighted to be hosting BuzzConnect at the Newbury Showground during the final days of build-up to the Royal County of Berkshire Show."

This is a great opportunity for us to contribute to BuzzConnect. We will be hosting BuzzConnect in the Members’ Enclosure, a facility at the Show exclusively for the Society’s members, their guests and our business sponsors, with its own grandstand, restaurant, bars and seating areas (and even a children’s play area!).

The Show offers our business sponsors a significant opportunity for brand

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OF THE YEAR! Iain Kirkpatrick is responsible for overseeing all activity across Metro Bank’s growing number of London and South East-based stores, and will be instrumental in future expansion plans.

Metro Bank recently celebrated the opening of its 36th store with another four planned before the end of the year. Joining from the UK Private Bank division at Lloyds Banking Group, Iain has many years of experience

recognition and association with one of the Region’s biggest events and one of the top ten Shows of its kind in the UK.

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Tour the Showground Join us networking with BuzzConnect on September 15th and you can also take an exclusive tour of the showground to find out how the 150 acre site is turned into a small tented town in just a few days. It takes about 12000 man hours to set up and take down the 20 different arenas, display rings, penning stalls and stables and 600 trade stands.

Our guest speaker is Iain Kirkpatrick Managing Director, Retail Banking, Metro Bank – the customer focused bank turning the industry on its head! Join us and representatives from more than 200 local businesses and charities in an event to remember. in the banking sector. Prior to his most recent role he held a number of positions including Retail and Mortgage Director for Lloyds TSB Scotland and the running of retail branch networks for Lloyds and Halifax in London and the South East.

Register now for the big networking event of the year and the opportunity to network with business leaders in your local community.

BuzzConnect is a non-profit making organisation and a percentage of the proceedings from this event will be donated to Thames Valley Kings Wheelchair Basketball Club.

Reserve your space today at www.buzz-connect.co.uk

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Metro Bank, the revolutionary high street bank, offers personal, business, commercial and private banking services, with a focus on providing unparalleled levels of service and convenience.

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Revolutionary high street bank Based in London and the South East, in just under six years the bank has grown to more than 700,000 business and personal accounts, across 41 stores.

Metro Bank was established on a simple precept - offer the best customer experience, however, whenever and wherever the customer wants it. Its stores are open 7 days a week, 362 days a year and customers benefit from a 24 hour contact centre based in London, as well as full internet and mobile banking services.

As the bank for entrepreneurs, Metro Bank prides itself on being able to open a business account in a matter of hours, not weeks, and businesses are invited to pop in at

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The key stages of wealth management Planning for a secure future whether for yourself, your family or your business, can involve some of the most important and challenging decisions you will have to make.

a time convenient to them, rather than having to make an appointment.

Each business customer is assigned a local business manager, who is able to make lending decisions on an individual case-by-case basis. Our managers pride themselves on taking the time to really get to know the customer and their business, and to understand how they can best meet its needs, often visiting customers in their place of work, in order get to the heart of what they do and the unique challenges they face.

As part of its community ethos, Metro Bank stores regularly host a range of networking events focussed on different sectors and specialisms, bringing together like-minded local people and businesses.

Sometimes, these important plans do not get the attention they may require and in many cases get “put off” all together. Working with an experienced, qualified and knowledgeable adviser is the key to building a long term successful financial plan.

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All of these benefits can be enjoyed at a time that is convenient to local residents and businesses : Metro Bank is open 8am – 8pm Monday – Friday, 8am – 6pm Saturday and 11am – 5pm Sunday and bank holidays, 362 days a year.

When your circumstances change, such as starting a family, changing jobs, starting your own business or receiving an inheritance, a review of your financial goals is crucial. However it is generally best to look at your whole financial affairs across the board, not just the issue that is of most immediate concern. It can sometimes be hard to deal with one particular issue in isolation as most areas of financial planning are interconnected.

Working closely with clients is important which results in a relationship built on trust and a real in-depth understanding of their personal finances.

This is why we provide regular valuations, hold regular meetings and have phone calls with all our clients.

For a no obligation discussion please contact Andy Street on 07767 081051 or email andrew.street@sjpp.co.uk or visit my website at www.andrewstreetwm.co.uk

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Come and join our Free networking event on the 3rd Thursday of the month at the Donnington Grove Hotel Go to www.buzz-connect.co.uk to see our events, workshops and information on joining.

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1. Cycle along the coast of Rio Hire bikes along the coast in various locations such as Lagoa, Copacabana, Leme, Gávea, Ipanema e Leblon. Rio has 19 bike stations and it is one of the best ways to appreciate the landscape and see famous landmarks. Visit www.mobilicidade.com.br/rio for more information.

2. Tram ride to Santa Tereza Santa Teresa is famous for its winding, narrow streets and has been revived as a fashionable hotspot.

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3. Boat trip in Guanabara Bay 5. Chorinho na Praça

Learn about the Naval Cultural Museum. You will see the first ships that reached Brazil in 1500.

You will also have the opportunity to visit the Space Museum and the submarine.

People gather at Rua General Glicério every Sunday to enjoy the samba and choro played by the Passagem de Nível Music Group. Here you will also encounter a food market and craft stalls. You can also taste the famous Brazilian “pastel” which are thin crust pies with assorted fillings, fried in vegetable oil.

4. Visit Fiscal Island The graceful palace, was designed in 1881 in neo-Gothic style, was intended to house the headquarters for monitoring the import and export from the port of Rio de Janeiro. The island became famous for having housed the last ball of the court during the Empire.

6. Feira do Rio Antigo The fair is on the first Saturday of the month where you can purchase beautiful items, listen to foot tapping music and sample mouthwatering local food. There are also many friendly restaurants within the area - why not try 'Feijoada' a delicious Brazilian dish.

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Feijoada A stew of beans with beef and pork, which is a typical Portuguese dish.

Forte de Copacabana

7. Forte de Copacabana Built in 1914 the fort of Copacabana was one of Rio's premier defenses against attack. You can still see its original features, including walls that are up to 12m thick, defended by Krupp cannons. Inside is a museum with several floors of exhibits tracing the early days of the Portuguese colony through to the mid-19th century.

The views out across the full length of Copacabana are striking.

8. An evening at Lapa At night, revellers gather below the arches as a huge street party unfurls - head here on a Friday night to see Rio's party spirit at its liveliest.

Rio de Janeiro 9. Walk along ClĂĄudio Coutinho Path Visit the path that runs along the slopes of Morro da Urca and Sugar Loaf.

An idyllic location to walk, cycle and meditate surrounded by the Atlantic Forest with an amazing view across the sea and the Red Beach.

Look out for families of marmosets with their gray fur, striped tails and tiny faces.

Brazilian born Jackie shares her top ten tips about Brazil.

10. Parque Lage This beautiful park lies at the base of Floresta da Tijuca, about 1km from Jardim Botânico. It has English-style gardens, little lakes, and a mansion that houses the Escola de Artes Visuais (School of Visual Arts), which hosts free art exhibitions and occasional performances.

The park is a tranquil place and the cafe here offers a fine setting for a coffee or a meal.

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The Clothes Shop, your local supplier of beautiful clothes from everyday wear to special occasions.

An amazing selection of fabulous hats, bags and accessories.

Gorgeous Garden for a perfect outdoor wedding

Pop in to see a range of unique stock that will make you stand out from the crowd and feel extra special for any occasion.

Hat hire and bespoke hat service available.

Licenced for civil ceremonies under the Rose Arbour, Rookwood offers the quintessential English Garden wedding, together with stylish accommodation on site.

For more information on civil Ceremonies and Marquee receptions from 70 up to 180 guests, please call Charlotte on 01488 608 676.

Rookwood House Newbury, Berkshire RG20 8JX www.rookwoodhouse.co.uk

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Sunshine n Use an intensive conditioning treatment weekly to rehydrate the hair and

boost shine with products that contain silicone. n Using products that contain SPF or UV filters does help protect your hair

from the sun’s harmful rays. n Boost your colour with colour shampoo and conditioner. It’s also best to trim

split ends and limit heat styling for a while to give hair a rest.

When Swimming n Always ensure that your hair is wet

before going into a swimming pool/ the sea so that it will not absorb as much of the salt or chlorine. n Rinse hair after swimming. n Braid or plait long hair with leave-in

conditioner. In the evening remove and you will have loose glossy curls.

Keeps you cool in the day and glam for the evening!

Guy Kremer LOCAL BUZZ hair expert Guy Kremer Stonemasons Court 67 Parchment Street, Winchester 01962 860149 www.guykremer.co.uk

Glowing At last! The sun has come out and it’s beginning to feel like summer is finally on it’s way.

Summer can take its toll on your hair, fading colour, causing dryness and breakage and making hair look dull and tired.

Make sure you glow as the sun sets by following Buzz’s guest columnist Guy Kremer’s expert tips. . .

Intensive Hair Repair n Book an appointment for a trim

and remove split ends preventing further damage to your hair. n Take quick remedial action by using

a deeply penetrating hair repair treatment which will deliver a dramatic improvement in condition and shine. n Bleached or highlighted hair will

have soaked up minerals and chemicals from swimming pools and may well be showing signs of a green tinge. Use a deep cleansing shampoo to strip away deposits and restore natural lustre. n Natural curls could be suffering

from damaged or lifted cuticles which, makes hair look dull and makes it prone

to tangle. Boost curls using a curl cream adding life. Follow by warming a few drops of serum in palms and work through outer layers of hair to give instant shine. n Finally treat

yourself to a visit to the salon for an intensive treatment, cut and a new colour to lift your spirits in time for colder days ahead.

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On the back cover and you’ll find a special introductory offer for Local Buzz readers at Guy Kremer Salon in Winchester that will get you hair all set for the sun!

About Guy Kremer Multiple award winning celebrity hairdresser and twice-honoured Fellowship of British Hairdressing, Hairdresser of the Year, Guy Kremer has a firm foot in the South.

He has a French provenance, an English heritage and an international reputation. His unmistakeable style of hairdressing – distinctive, elegant and chic – is loved by his clients and admired by fellow professionals worldwide.

Guy Kremer hair always pleases the eye and unfailingly flatters the wearer and his craftsmanship is in much demand by salon clients, contemporaries and celebrities alike.

His Winchester salon attracts customers from across the region, country, and globe and his talented and forward thinking creative team ensure that women leave the salon looking amazing and feeling fabulously feminine and men are confident of a haircut that is both flattering and fashionable.

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New York City seems a million miles away from here. . . especially for me. My name is Janine and two months ago, I left my job working in fashion in the Big Apple and crossed an ocean to make a new home in Berkshire!

Last time I was in England was almost 10 years ago. Back then, I felt that even though we spoke the same language, I was worlds away from home. The biggest difference for me was the fashion. The UK was really indie and cool compared to the stylised, glossy look of my hometown.

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Today everything is different. I no longer feel out of place in my US clothes. Rather than each country having a very unique fashion vibe, designers seem to pick elements from every culture and have merged them into a single, global, fashion mix. . . plus so many more brands are accessible worldwide.

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As the Fashion Editor of Local Buzz, I will be bringing you the latest trends available in our very own local shops! So, if you have any questions, comments or thoughts, feel free to drop me an email or send me a tweet! Your question could be featured in the next issue!

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4. de Lisi, Structured Zip Front Bag Debenhams, Parkway Shopping £37.50

6. Francesca Frill Top Monsoon, Parkway Shopping £39.00

7. Long Layered Yellow Dress Luna Boutiques £55.00 8. Red Herring, Harley Sandals Debenhams, Parkway Shopping £29.00

9. Pansy Applique Kettle Bag Debenhams, Parkway Shopping £35.00 10. Angular Burnout Top Debenhams, Parkway Shopping £10.20

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Ruffles in Bloom

Anna Kendrick (pictured), Amal Clooney & Jessica Chastain all dazzled on the red carpet in bright shades of this season's hottest hue!"

Sunny Yellow With the temperatures warming up, it's the perfect time to introduce a cheery shade of yellow into your wardrobe.

Bask in the glow of our new favourite hues, buttercup and primrose. Not only will such bright shades help you stand out, but injecting colour will help elevate your mood too! According to Ken Downing, Fashion Director of Neiman Marcus, "Colour attracts, it excites and ignites the imagination. Colour gives immediate credit in a room and in a wardrobe, proving that you live your life on the right side of relevance."

Designers such as Prabal Gurung, Christopher Kane, Roksanda, and Lela Rose all agree, they incorporated vivid yellows into their summer collections at Fashion Week. Yes, yellow really is the colour of the season!

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Although there's nothing wrong with a floral frock or a floaty skirt adorned with ruffles, designers are offering a fresh new take on a summer style staple with bolder prints, interesting shapes and new cuts.

These feminine accents look gorgeous when floating on sheer layers of organza or cascading down a column dress.

However, a more innovative look can be seen when incorporated onto menswear inspired pieces (such as a floral suit at Arthur Arbesser), mixed in with a second unexpected element (like florals and bright orange cones at Moschino) or simply when playing with cuts-out and frilly fabrics (like the gorgeous ruffles at Francesco Scognamiglio).

At last summer has arrived! Here are our tips to shine. . .

Colourful mascara is one of the easiest ways to make your eyes pop, much faster than messing about with bright eyeliners or blending eyeshadows.

A Rosy Perspective Add a healthy flush to your summer complexion.

MAC lead makeup artist Diane Kendall, described the look she created for Carolina Herrera's Spring/Summer 2016 New York Fashion Week collection as "[the] inner beauty of the soul shining through."

With fresh clean skin and Powder Blush in "Blushbaby" applied to the apples of the cheeks, Kendall brought out each girl's natural radiance. Other designers who opted for a touch of rosiness include Vivienne Tam, Narciso Rodriguez and at London Fashion Week, J.JS LEE.

Bold, Beautiful and Coloured Lashes!

While classic black may never truly go out of style, summer is a great time to try out a playful new hue.

Tinted lashes aren't exactly new, but these latest eye-popping shades will have you lusting over purple, green and even gold shades.

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The Time Traveler’s Wife Audrey Niffenegger In 1991 20-year-old Claire is an artist who makes paper sculptures for a living. She bumps into 28-year-old Henry, a librarian at the local library. He has never met her before, but Claire has known him all her life; for Henry is not an ordinary man.

Written in the first person this novel alternates between Henry and Claire. We follow Claire’s timeline chronologically, with a note at the start of each chapter reminding us how old they each are at that point.

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The Raven Queen

The Wedding Girl

Pauline Francis

Sophie Kinsella

The death of Edward VI at the tender age of 15 saw the throne pass to a Lady Jane Grey, just 16 years old. Jane usurped Edward’s sisters Mary and Elizabeth, but she was merely a pawn in a political game of power.

Milly is about to marry the man of her dreams. The son of a successful millionaire business man, her future seems assured. A society wedding is planned but then the wedding photographer arrives to stay at her parents’ B&B. He and Milly recognise each other, though at first she doesn’t know from where. When the penny drops Milly is struck with fear.

A few days later it was declared that Mary was in fact the rightful queen and Jane was accused of treason. Just nine days after her accession to the throne she was beheaded at the Tower of London.

In this novel aimed at young adult readers we learn what Lady Jane Grey’s life might have been like.

A chance encounter on a college lawn in Oxford ten years ago when she was a naïve 18-year-old had led to a rash decision which now has ramifications and threatens to bring her dream wedding crashing down.

Starring Sally J Freedman as Herself

The Extreme Autograph Hunters

Judy Blume

Ruth Wheeler

It is 1947 and Sally J Freedman is a 10-year-old girl living in New Jersey.

Stories of the war in Europe still have an impact on her. She receives the news that her family is moving south to Miami Beach in order to help her sick brother who needs a warmer climate.

Newbury-based science-fiction author Ruth Wheeler has written her fourth novel aimed at young adults and anyone who likes a good dose of humour with their science-fiction.

Sally soon realises that life in the southern states of America is very different to the life she has lived in New Jersey. Segregation is still an issue in the late 1940s and Sally is shocked to discover that a black family on the sleeper train that they are travelling on have been asked to move to a different carriage.

Alistair and Jeremy, two autograph collectors, happen across a real, working time-machine. The friends travel through time collecting autographs from the great and good of history, getting into scrapes along the way with everyone from The Beatles to William Shakespeare, with fellow autographhunters Rosemary and Joanne hot on their heels.

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NETWORKING EVENT

Join us and over 200 businesses from the local area to hear an engaging speech from Iain Kirkpatrick, Managing Director Regional Banking of Metro Bank.

Iain Kirkpatrick is responsible for overseeing all activity across Metro Bank’s growing number of London and South East-based stores, and will be instrumental in future expansion plans. This event will bring you a great opportunity to network with business leaders in your local community.

Looking for an interesting read, gripping movie or a wonderful theatre experience. . .

Local Culture Theatre

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30 years after Ghostbusters took the world by storm, the beloved franchise makes its longawaited return. Director Paul Feig brings his fresh take to the supernatural comedy, joined by some of the funniest actors working today.

Newbury Dramatic Society Presents

Just So Kipling Written by Ann Davidson

Wednesday 13th July at the Croft Hall Hungerford Tickets from www.hungerfordartsfestival.com Thursday 14th July at Kingsclere Community Library Tickets from www.ticketsource.co.uk/nds

kiss your ice goodbye Manny, Sid, Diego and the rest of the herd leave their home and embark on a quest full of thrills and spills. They travel to exotic new lands and encountering a host of colourful characters.

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nine lives

A stuffy businessman finds himself trapped inside the body of his family's cat.

pete's dragon

The adventures of an orphaned boy named Pete and his best friend Elliot, who just so happens to be a dragon.

popstar NEVER STOP NEVER STOPPING

When it becomes clear that his solo album is a failure, a former boy band member does everything in his power to maintain his celebrity status.

For full details go to our website www.localbuzzmagazine.com

"If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten."

Friday 15th July at the Walwyn Hall, Lambourn Tickets from www.ticketsource.co.uk/nds

Community of Hungerford Theatre Company Youth Theatre Presents

Oddly Corn Exchange newbury A fun tale based on the muchloved children’s book written by author Joyce Dunbar. This story is about a curious boy from the city who sets off in search of three unusual creatures.

Thursday 4 August - 11.30am Tickets £9.50 www.cornexchangenew.com

Dinosaur Zoo

Eurydice Written by Sarah Ruhl

Friday 23rd September Great Shefford Village Hall Saturday 24th September Shalbourne Village Hall Friday 7th and Saturday 8th October The Royal British Legion, Hungerford www.hungerfordtheatre.com

Corn Exchange newbury Dinosaur Zoo brings these awesome prehistoric creatures to life as you’ve never seen them before. From cute baby dinos to teeth-gnashing giants, marvel and interact with extraordinary life-like dinosaurs in this imaginative and hilarious live show.

Thursday 28 July - 1.30pm & 3.30pm & Friday 29 July - 11am & 2pm Tickets £13.50 (£16 ‘Danger Seats’) www.cornexchangenew.com

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new season Menu A La Carte Dishes, Pub Classic, Bar Snacks and Sandwiches – something for everyone!

Nobody can offer Indian food like we can!

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Indigo Bay Restaurant specialises in traditional tandoori and Indian curries.

Take advantage of our “Family of 4 Offer” - see the back of Local Buzz and call us to book your table.

01635 35000 54-55 Bartholomew St Newbury RG14 5QA

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Stunning village location perfect stop off for walkers and those enjoying the countryside.

Savour a wide variety of meals with distinctive flavour and aroma served by friendly staff.

Brazilian vegetarian menu Don’t fancy another butternut squash or mushroom risotto? Then look no further than The Spotted Dog for those who’d rather leave out the meat and the fish.

With an amazing reputation for good food and service, The Spotted Dog has now increased their vegetarian menu to satisfy the local demand. You will find a sophisticated and delicious menu with a touch of Italian.

Food served all day Mon-Sat - 12pm - 9pm Sunday - 12pm - 6pm

Known for its delicious home-made ice-creams, The Spotted Dog is a must this summer if you are looking for quality, service and a family-friendly garden!

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The Olympics begin on 5th - 21st August. Here are some interesting foodie facts about Brazil. . .

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Brazilians love their fresh fruits and vegetables such as okra, coconuts corn and beans.

Many traditional dishes contain beans, rice or manioc flour.

The most famous dish in Brazil is probably the feijoada, a bean stew made with pork and rice.

Cachaça - dating back to the 1500s, cachaça is made from fermented sugarcane juice, and is best known as the fiery kick in caipirinhas – Brazil’s national cocktail.

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Brigadeiros - the sweet balls are made by simmering condensed milk with cocoa powder, then whisking in butter and shaping the mix into balls before rolling in chocolate sprinkles.

We are excited to announce the Hilton Newbury North hotel is undergoing a facelift and will rebrand to Double Tree by Hilton Newbury North over the following months, famous for its freshly baked cookies upon arrival!

Exciting times!

Extensive refurbishment is happening throughout the hotel which will include 113 air conditioned bedrooms and stylish new bathrooms.

£15.95 adults

As always the Space Lounge is a popular and convenient place to meet with clients or just to pop through to pick up a Costa Coffee!

Its back. . . Our Famous Sunday Carvery!

With our new Chef Slavo running the kitchen we are delighted to provide a mouth-watering three course Sunday lunch. £15.95 for adults, half price for children aged between 5 and 12 and under 4’s free. Free parking and promotions on beers and wines. Its easy to book at table through Bookatable.co.uk.

Enjoy our English or new French afternoon tea in the comfort of the lounge or for larger groups we can arrange your own private room. A delightful way to enjoy that special occasion or if you just fancy a treat on a Saturday afternoon.

Priced from just £25 per couple.

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Local Buzz visited the beautiful, Grade I listed, Shaw House in Newbury on a sunny Thursday afternoon last month.

Mrs. Farquhar In 1905, Shaw House was purchased by the Honorable Mrs. Farquhar, the youngest daughter of Thomas, 1st Lord Deramore.

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e were given a warm welcome by Nik Stewart, the House Manager, whose enthusiasm and knowledge of the House was fascinating and gave us a real insight into the rich history of the House dating back to 1581, which, over the centuries has welcomed royalty, seen action during the Civil War, housed soldiers during World War II and schooled generations of local children.

After being shown to our table in the stunning Chandos Dining Room, we were greeted by Judith, the Visitor Services Officer who would be looking after us. Judith was so friendly and helpful that we felt immediately at ease and able to sit back, relax and enjoy the historic surroundings.

The room was beautifully restored with reproduction silk papers on the walls, natural oak floors and a beautiful chandelier, the dining room takes its name from the Duke of Chandos who owned the House in 1728.

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for the finest things that Edwardian life could offer. During her ownership in 1905, the House was furnished with expensive antiques and the gardens were adorned with beautiful rose beds.

Afternoon tea is a set menu which starts with a selection of Fair Trade tea, but coffee was also available, we chose the classic English Breakfast which was followed by a three tiered plate of delicate finger sandwiches with fillings of smoked salmon, grated cheese, Wiltshire gammon, egg mayonnaise & cress.

And for those with a sweet tooth you will not be disappointed. We finished our tea with a scone with clotted cream and locally produced jam, a generous slice of homemade Victoria sponge cake and a slice of fruit cake.

We then took a stroll around the House and grounds which are open to the public free of charge from February to September on weekends and during school holidays. How lucky we are to have such a historically important building right on our doorsteps in Newbury, we will certainly be back!

Afternoon tea is served on selected Thursdays throughout the year at 12:00 or 2:30pm.

To enquire about availability or to book call 01635 279279 or online www.westberkshireheritage.or/whats-on Shaw House, Church Road, Newbury RG14 2DR

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1 cup of sliced carrot 1 cup fresh orange juice 1/2 Banana 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger Ice Add the ingredients one at a time into your blender and blend on high Strain before drinking to remove bit. Add more orange juice if needed.

Energy Smoothie Need a boost? Can’t stay awake?

Try this super energy green smoothie. With a combination of high alkaline ingredients to boost your energy and blood sugar balancing to prevent energy dips and fatigue.

3 tablespoon of coconut oil 1/2 Avocado

50 g soaked almonds

2 handfuls of spinach

25g soaked cashews

1 handful of kale

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Soak the nuts for at least 20 minutes.

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2 Celery Stick - chopped 1 small Cucumber - chopped Handful of Spinach Sprig of Parsley (do not use if pregnant)

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“There is so much promise in the world.

People benefit beyond measure from a little extra help and encouragement to make the most of what they have.”

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e often hear how small businesses today lacking funding, but Dhamija, founder of the first European online travel agency Ebookers, says the situation has never really been that different.

In 1980 Dhamija and his wife Tani started their own bricks and mortar travel business called Flight Bookers, which sold tickets from a kiosk in Earl’s Court. In 1996, having been introduced to the relatively new idea of the Internet, Dhamija transformed the company into Europe’s first ecommerce travel agency, Ebookers, a name many readers will remember.

By accessing the full European market of, then, 300 million people the company’s travel sales exploded from $0 to $1 billion by 2004. The Ebookers operation spread to 11 countries across Europe and employees went from 0 to 2000, 700 of which were in the UK. At the recent Newbury event, Dhamija told the audience how today even our smallest local businesses have access to a market of 500 million people. Selling products and services to such a large customer base, he said, is easier and more profitable now than ever before.

During his remarkable personal business journey, Dhamija was awarded Entrepreneur of the Year, became a member of the British Travel Hall of Fame, and was

named the GG2 Asian Man of the Year. Currently, he is President of The Indus Entrepreneurs (TIE) London, an organization that encourages successful entrepreneurs to foster the next generation of young business people and also runs programmes dedicated to providing education to senior school students.

Recently, Dhamija accepted the appointment as advisor to the Liberal Democratic Party on Enterprise. Newbury Lib Dem Parliamentary Spokesperson, Judith Bunting, said, “Supporting and encouraging entrepreneurship in Newbury and West Berkshire is a key priority for me. It is fantastic that our party is now able to draw on Dinesh’s vast business experience.”

Outside of business, Dhamija’s focus is child health and education.

He is Governor of the Rainbow Foundation in the UK, which offers support to children with serious medical problems, and has been an adviser at the mental health charity Scope. He also founded

two charities in India. The first, Chikitsa, provides free medicines and travelling clinics to slum dwellers on the outskirts of New Delhi. His second charity, Shiksha, provides free education to children of transient building site-workers.

Shiksha has more than 1200 registered students of which 800 - 900 attend school on a regular basis.

As Dhamija says, “There is so much promise in the world.

People benefit beyond measure from a little extra help and encouragement to make the most of what they have.”

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