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The Leighton Buzzard Local Podcast

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Join me, Laura, founder of the Leighton Buzzard Local instagram account, as I speak to local businesses. I'm keen to find out about their journey, how they set up their business, what's happened along the way and how you can find them in Leighton Buzzard. You can find my instagram account here: https://www.instagram.com/leightonbuzzardlocal/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Looking into 2025 for Leighton Buzzard Local Businesses

In the final episode of the season, we look ahead to 2025 and talk about how our local small businesses and community organizations can help us into next year.  Whether it’s a well-deserved Christmas break, time to unwind and find their creativity again, or straight back to it in January, each of our locals do it differently. Local small business owners share their approaches to taking breaks, tackling January's sales slump, and strategizing for upcoming events and holidays.  And if you’re looking to make some changes in the New Year, then, of course, our small businesses and local community organsiations have got you too! Whatever you want to do differently next year, there’s so much to do in Leighton Buzzard, from fitness to volunteering.  And finally, what plans do our locals have for 2025? Whether big or small, more of the same or exciting new things, I know we’ll all be supporting them.  00:00 Looking Ahead to 2025 00:26 Post-Christmas Reflections 03:02 January Slowdown and New Beginnings 06:50 Community and Volunteering in 2025 10:27 Health and Fitness Resolutions 19:29 Plans and Aspirations for 2025 26:43 Wrapping Up the Season This episode features:  Leighton Fun Runners - https://leightonfunrunners.org.uk/ [https://leightonfunrunners.org.uk/]  Spectrum Community Arts - https://www.spectrumca.co.uk/ Heni from The Refill Leighton Buzzard - https://therefill.co.uk/ Luke from Three Counties Spirits - https://threecountiesspiritsco.com/ Jonathan from The Bottlehouse - https://www.facebook.com/thebottlehouseLB Alice from book Leighton Buzzard - https://www.getlostinbook.com/ Jo from Kings Road Boutique - ‪https://www.kingsroadfashions.co.uk/ Helen from Bits and Buds - https://bitsandbuds.co.uk/ Sarah and Carrie from Happydashery and The Workshop - https://happydashery.co.uk/ Hunt Fitness - https://huntfitness.co.uk/ The Body Rule - https://thebodyrule.com/ The House of Coffee - ‪https://thehouseofcoffee.co.uk/ [https://thehouseofcoffee.co.uk/] The Cottage - https://thecottagelb.com/ Find Leighton Buzzard Local on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/leightonbuzzardlocal/ ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

12. des. 2024 - 27 min
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Having a Greener Christmas in Leighton Buzzard

This episode focuses on how small local businesses can help you have a greener and more sustainable Christmas locally in Leighton Buzzard.  I talked to local businesses about practical tips such as regifting, buying second hand, using reusable packaging, and gifting experiences rather than physical items.  We covered everything from recycling to creating eco-friendly products and gift options. Everyone I spoke to emphasised the importance of thoughtful, sustainable choices highlighted how local businesses naturally integrate these practices into their businesses anyway.  00:00 Introduction to Sustainable Practices 00:50 Green Christmas Tips 02:36 Sustainable Gifting Ideas 04:16 Recycling and Reusing in Local Businesses 08:38 Sustainability in Fashion 14:17 Eco-Friendly Workshops and Experiences 17:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts This episode featured: Heni from The Refill Leighton Buzzard - https://therefill.co.uk/ Luke from Three Counties Spirits - https://threecountiesspiritsco.com/ Jonathan from The Bottlehouse - https://www.facebook.com/thebottlehouseLB Alice from book Leighton Buzzard - https://www.getlostinbook.com/ Jo from Kings Road Boutique - ‪https://www.kingsroadfashions.co.uk/ Helen from Bits and Buds - https://bitsandbuds.co.uk/ Sarah and Carrie from Happydashery and The Workshop - https://happydashery.co.uk/ Find me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/leightonbuzzardlocal/ ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

5. des. 2024 - 17 min
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The Magic of Christmas in Leighton Buzzard

In this episode I explore what makes Christmas uniquely magical in Leighton Buzzard. I talked to local residents and business owners, and we chatted about the significance of community events like the Christmas Market, the Santa Dash, and Christmas Eve Carols on the High Street. The festive decorations, supportive local businesses, and magical sense of community highlight the traditions that bring us together in Leighton Buzzard during the Christmas season. 00:00 Introduction: What Makes Christmas Special in Leighton Buzzard? 00:45 Community Vibes and Christmas Traditions 01:40 The Magic of the Christmas Market 02:31 Family and Community Spirit 06:20 Santa Dash: A Fun Family Tradition 07:53 Festive Activities and Local Businesses 11:51 Christmas Eve: Carols on the High Street 15:18 Conclusion: The Magic of Community at Christmas https://www.instagram.com/leightonbuzzardlocal/ ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

28. nov. 2024 - 15 min
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How Local Businesses in Leighton Buzzard Make Our Christmas Special

In this episode, local business owners share how they prepare for Christmas and help their customers make the festive season special. Highlights include Christmas wreath workshops by Helen from Bits and Birds, book sourcing by Alice from Book, special gift boxes at The Bottlehouse, festive spirits by Luke from Three Counties Spirits, and exciting new products and services across various local stores. It's awesome to see the dedication of local businesses in ensuring a memorable Christmas for everyone, offering unique insights, helpful tips, and thoughtful recommendations for gifts, outfits, and festive treats. 00:00 Getting Ready for Christmas: Local Business Insights 01:01 Unique Christmas Wreaths and Repeat Customers 02:14 Book Elves: Personalized Book Shopping 04:04 Gifts and Celebrations at The Bottle House 05:38 Festive Spirits and Ready-Made Cocktails 07:27 Coffee and Tea Gifts for the Holidays 09:18 Staying Fit During the Festive Season 10:32 Adventurous Christmas Cooking and Baking 15:48 Nontraditional and Fun Christmas Gifts 18:22 Conclusion: Supporting Local Businesses This Christmas Big thanks to everyone that featured in this episode: Kings Road Boutique - ‪https://www.kingsroadfashions.co.uk/ Bits and Buds - ‪https://bitsandbuds.co.uk/ Book Leighton Buzzard - https://www.getlostinbook.com/ The Bottlehouse Three Counties Spirits - ‪https://threecountiesspiritsco.com/ The Refill Leighton Buzzard - https://therefill.co.uk/ Hunt Fitness - https://huntfitness.co.uk/ The Body Rule - https://thebodyrule.com/ Happydashery and The Workshop - https://happydashery.co.uk/ The House of Coffee - https://thehouseofcoffee.co.uk/ Constantines Salon - https://constantinessalon.co.uk/ ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

21. nov. 2024 - 19 min
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Christmas in Leighton Buzzard: How do small businesses prepare? And from when?

Season 2 of the Leighton Buzzard Local podcast is all about all things Christmas locally. I start by chatting to small local businesses about how they prepare for Christmas and when they start thinking about it. It was great to hear how much they put in to Xmas, and how much they are thinking of us, their customers, when they do. Big thanks to everyone that featured in this episode: Kings Road Boutique - https://www.kingsroadfashions.co.uk/ [https://www.kingsroadfashions.co.uk/] Bits and Buds - https://bitsandbuds.co.uk/ [https://bitsandbuds.co.uk/] Book Leighton Buzzard - https://www.getlostinbook.com/ [https://www.getlostinbook.com/] The Bottlehouse - https://www.facebook.com/thebottlehouseLB [https://www.facebook.com/thebottlehouseLB] Three Counties Spirits - https://threecountiesspiritsco.com/ [https://threecountiesspiritsco.com/] The Refill Leighton Buzzard - https://therefill.co.uk/ [https://therefill.co.uk/] Hunt Fitness - https://huntfitness.co.uk/ [https://huntfitness.co.uk/] The Body Rule - https://thebodyrule.com/ [https://thebodyrule.com/] Happydashery and The Workshop - https://happydashery.co.uk/ [https://happydashery.co.uk/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

14. nov. 2024 - 15 min
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