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Winter

Live Well in Rushcliffe: Winter Wellbeing Challenge 2024

Social prescribing is a holistic approach to health and well­being, connecting individuals with non­medical support in their community.

Custom Orthotics ­- Skiing & Cycling

Woman cycling

Skiing or cycling biomechanics are different from walking or running. Body weight shifts forwards and load on the forefoot increases; knees work more.

Cold Weather Feet

Colder weather dries out your skin and nails, making them susceptible to damage and infection…

Top gardening tips for November & December

Pruning: how, when and why…

Sky Notes for January/February 2023

In ancient times the Earth was thought to be flat, and in some cultures this belief persisted through to relatively modern times. One can scarcely imagine the shock to someone born in those ancient times if we could magically transport them to the present, and show them our modern conception of the Earth as little more than a grain of rock hurtling through endless space…

Winter foot care

This time of year many people suffer from the cold so wrap up with scarves, vests, thick jackets etc., but what about feet?

The beginning of the gardening year is a time for fresh starts

Claire Jones shares her list of jobs in the garden during January and February

As winter approaches there are still lots of jobs to do in the garden

Claire Jones shares her list of jobs in the garden during the winter and shares information about one of her favourite plants

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I like Soar Valley Life Magazine because ...

It relates to the area I have lived in all my life.

ES - Loughborough

it always feels friendly and positive.

JR - Long Whatton

It is local

CR - Long Whatton

There is always plenty to read and competitions and puzzles to keep the brain active. Useful for finding local tradesmen and services.

LG - Mountsorrel

I enjoy the puzzles and recipes

HC - Loughborough

The articles are interesting and local to my area

Compact, refer back and you can get through it easily

TG - Shepshed

It cheers me up with with its interesting, and often humorous articles.

DA - Walton on the Wolds

The magazine has a friendly community feel and includes something for everyone, young and old from puzzles and gardening to astronomy and health. A very useful resource!

AP - East Leake

It offers such a variety of interesting articles to look at and digest

WH - Loughborough

It’s content is wide ranging, diverse and inclusive

SP - Loughborough

It is quite a varied magazine with some interesting articles, tempting recipes and gardening ideas. I do look forward to receiving it.

LA - Birstall

It informs me of local services.

JL - Hoton

It covers such a wide variety of topics and businesses. Moving to a completely new area just before covid, it helped me to feel more familiar with the locality.

AB - Sileby

It’s small, convenient, has everything you need!

OB - Shepshed

it’s relevant to where I live and the advertisers are often useful.

PS - Shepshed

The variation of information is presented in an interesting and visual format

KH - Sileby

I enjoy trying out the the recipes

AM - Loughborough

It’s fun and a great read

VR - East Leake

It has a good mix of advertising, competitions and useful articles to read and keep

AK - Cropston

It has a great variety of features that have a local interest. Always an inspiring read.

NC - Groby

It tells me what’s going on in the community.

AC - Sileby

It promotes local businesses

DC - Rothley

It’s different from other local publications – friendly, informative, doesn’t feel impersonal

KW - Loughborough

it feels relevant to me and my lifestyle, from local ads to local walks, plus everything else in between.

LB - Loughborough

It strikes a good balance between advertising and interesting articles from a wide variety of contributors.

MY - Loughborough

It provides a wide range of information for the local area

SB - Shepshed

For me it gives a sense of community and a bit of local identity in a world that’s is becoming increasingly homogenised.

CC - Shepshed

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I like Soar Valley Life Magazine because ...

It is quite a varied magazine with some interesting articles, tempting recipes and gardening ideas. I do look forward to receiving it.

LA - Birstall

It tells me what’s going on in the community.

AC - Sileby

The variation of information is presented in an interesting and visual format

KH - Sileby

The articles are interesting and local to my area

It covers such a wide variety of topics and businesses. Moving to a completely new area just before covid, it helped me to feel more familiar with the locality.

AB - Sileby

it always feels friendly and positive.

JR - Long Whatton

It relates to the area I have lived in all my life.

ES - Loughborough

The magazine has a friendly community feel and includes something for everyone, young and old from puzzles and gardening to astronomy and health. A very useful resource!

AP - East Leake

For me it gives a sense of community and a bit of local identity in a world that’s is becoming increasingly homogenised.

CC - Shepshed

It strikes a good balance between advertising and interesting articles from a wide variety of contributors.

MY - Loughborough

It promotes local businesses

DC - Rothley

It’s fun and a great read

VR - East Leake

it’s relevant to where I live and the advertisers are often useful.

PS - Shepshed

It’s small, convenient, has everything you need!

OB - Shepshed

it feels relevant to me and my lifestyle, from local ads to local walks, plus everything else in between.

LB - Loughborough

It has a great variety of features that have a local interest. Always an inspiring read.

NC - Groby

It’s content is wide ranging, diverse and inclusive

SP - Loughborough

I enjoy the puzzles and recipes

HC - Loughborough

There is always plenty to read and competitions and puzzles to keep the brain active. Useful for finding local tradesmen and services.

LG - Mountsorrel

It cheers me up with with its interesting, and often humorous articles.

DA - Walton on the Wolds

I enjoy trying out the the recipes

AM - Loughborough

It informs me of local services.

JL - Hoton

It provides a wide range of information for the local area

SB - Shepshed

It has a good mix of advertising, competitions and useful articles to read and keep

AK - Cropston

Compact, refer back and you can get through it easily

TG - Shepshed

It’s different from other local publications – friendly, informative, doesn’t feel impersonal

KW - Loughborough

It is local

CR - Long Whatton

It offers such a variety of interesting articles to look at and digest

WH - Loughborough


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