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/

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/

The Cottage - https://thecottagelb.com/

Find Leighton Buzzard Local on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/leightonbuzzardlocal/

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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/

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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/

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