To date our Plastic Free Champions and Allies have taken out 108,252 pieces of reusable plastic out of use every year!!!
Please support these local businesses, who are doing the right thing for our environment and in doing so help you reduce your carbon footprint
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Plastic Free Champions & Allies
Our Plastic Free Champions are small, independent businesses that have eliminated at least 3 single use plastic items from their business. Our Allies are larger businesses, schools, community groups, spaces, events and organisations who have committed to reduce their single use plastic usage by signing a pledge. Please support them and in turn you will be helping reduce single use plastic and ultimately reduce you carbon footprint.
Home & Garden
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Suppling ethical, sustainable, vegan and UK made household cleaning and personal care products in refill used bottles.
​We refill used bottles to help stop single use plastic waste and all our supply containers are returned to the factory to be refilled and sent back to us.
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Supplying quality landscaping & building materials.
Did you know that as well as their high quality deliveries, you can also collect soil, compost & aggregates in your own containers, plastic free.
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Inspired by nature: lampshades, cushions, bags, zip pouches and more. Greeting cards are sold in plastic free sleeves which are biodegradable and compostable and reduce fabric waste by creating smaller sewn products from the offcuts of larger pieces.
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Ethically handmade everyday jute bags, cotton shawls, embroidered cushion covers, bracelets, table runners, placemats, macramé products, bedsheets, etc
We support women and children in the fight against human trafficking.
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I fit all types of domestic wall and floor tiling in Ceramic, Porcelain and Natural Stones as well as Laminate and Real Wood flooring.
Through local contacts with other time trusted tradesmen, we can also fit complete kitchens and bathrooms.
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- Handmade bunting
- Eco wipes, headbands & wash bags
- Framed button art
- Hand painted animal portraits
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Moving Forward Removals, our goal is to make the process as stress-free and seamless as possible for our clients. We are a reliable moving company in Newbury that specialises in house moves, office relocations, storage solutions, and packing services.
Recycling used shotgun cartridges into pictures & accessories.
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Growing & designing flowers with passion & environmental conscience. Specialise in beautiful hand tie bouquets & event floral designs.
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Estate Agents in Newbury, providing a bespoke marketing plan, advice, and support to those thinking of making a move.
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With more than 100 insurance products available, our friendly branch teams are dedicated to finding you the right policy at the right price. From home insurance to horsebox, commercial cover to kit cars; we have access to a range of insurers, who offer the full breadth of policies to cover your every specialist requirement.
Whether you need legal support for you or your business, Gardner Leader Solicitors in Newbury are here to help. You need a law firm which you can trust, which understands your priorities and delivers practical, exceptional value legal solutions. We have over 125 years of experience delivering peace of mind to our clients in Newbury.
GoGreen Financial Services provides tailored mortgage solutions, specialising in residential and buy-to-let options. We also offer advice on eco-friendly financing and comprehensive home and personal insurance, ensuring your financial well-being. Experience expert service with a commitment to the environment!
Eating In & Out
Pantry Refill - Organic dried food your own quantity & your jars.
Collect Deliver Markets
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A local beekeeping company for West Berkshire.
Honey and Honey Soap
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Whole Foods | Plastic Free | Minimal Waste
Store cupboard ingredients including rice, pasta, pulses, nuts, dried fruits, dried herbs and spices. Our products are organic wherever possible.
Delivered to your doorstep.
We’re an award-winning independent shop and café. We stock essential and speciality groceries, and champion sustainable and locally-made products. And we have delicious home-made food, barista coffee, etc
LoLa is a one stop shop for local, fresh produce - delivered directly to your doorstep!
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Purveyor of award winning Scottish Tablet, soft fudges and moorish nougats. Established in 2019, we are a family business that attends various markets
Nothing beats a home made Sunday tea, simple but delicious cakes, scones and other sweet snacks.
Vintage HY Citroen van (Franc) serving Coffee & Cake, Gin & Prosecco available for events and private hire
We believe that using simple, cleaner ingredients make for a better chocolate experience that’s also better for you.
All our chocolate is refined from scratch to Niki’s own recipes using organic cocoa with no added fats, emulsifiers, E numbers or preservatives.
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Discover our charming family bakery crafting cookies for every palate and lifestyle. From decadent stuffed cookies to wholesome flatty delights, we bake joy into every bite, catering to all dietary needs.
An wonderful independent cafe serving specialty coffee and homemade cakes!
We also love to dabble in Cheese and Wine events on Friday evenings!
Personal / Beauty / Clothing
Eco-friendly hair and beauty products that have minimal impact on the environment.
Natural deodorants - Shampoo bars -Conditioner bars -Foaming Bath Salts- Body Lotions- Scrubbies -Essential Oils- Eco-friendly gift boxes - eliminating single use plastic bottles.
A womens online dress agency specialising in selling preloved ladies wear which we sell for our clients and charity partners. We also offer courses, classes & consultations in sustainable style.
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Duo Hair & Beauty will provide you with a top-quality hair and beauty experience in a unique, modern friendly, and welcoming environment.
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Thoughtfully handmade gifts for babies & children. Sustainable Clothing, Handmade with Care.
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Beautiful hand crafted, recycled fine silver jewellery.
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Chapter J provides Wedding & Event Planning & Coordination for any occasion.
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Resin and jesmonite gifts and accessories
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Family run, independent snow sports, water sports, outdoor clothing and accessories retailer, based online and in the heart of West Berkshire.
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Kate Dempsie Neal's Yard Remedies Independent Consultant.
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Neal’s Yard Remedies health and beauty products are natural and soil association certified organic. Founded in 1981 and still family run, our products are made in our eco factory in Dorset. We sell products for all facial skin types, bath and body products, products for mother and baby and essential oils.
A personal trainer with a private gym space in Thatcham.
Personal and small group sessions, focusing on strength training and adapting this to different goals!
Arts, Crafts & Entertainment
Affordable sewing, embroidery and crochet supplies.
Products can be order online which Jennie delivers for free to the local area.
Working to avoid single use plastic products & how they could work towards helping others to reduce waste & reuse items.
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The Corn Exchange Trust manages three key spaces; the Corn Exchange which includes a 400 seat auditorium, a 40 seat independent cinema and thriving Café Bar; 101 Outdoor Arts Creation Space for the development of large-scale outdoor performances and residencies; and Learning Centre from which they run a flourishing participation programme. Enabling local people to engage in creative activity, lies at the heart of what they do.
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Great shows that audiences love!
Since 1967, from our unique home in a converted Watermill in rural West Berkshire, we have produced award-winning work that has been recognised throughout the UK and abroad.
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Newbury's New Independent Bookshop.
A mobile bookshop that comes to you, also in the charter markets in Newbury and Thatcham, or other local events.
Contact Newbury bookshop to host a pop-up shop.
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Often described as a hidden gem, we are located in tranquil surroundings on the north edge of Newbury. Shaw House is a Grade I listed multi-purpose event venue which is also open for the public to explore during school holidays and at weekends between February and September every year.
Our permanent exhibition tells the story of West Berkshire. From the rocks under our feet to the stories of the people who have lived here; our early ancestors, to well known characters like Jack of Newbury to our most recent family: they have created the towns and villages, roads and canals, fields and farms, industries, pastimes and organisations that we know today.
Theatre School. Razzamataz was created with a simple dream, to make performing arts available to all young people no matter their background or circumstances.
Supporting Your Business
TradeMarkTribe helps businesses protect their valuable brand name.
We offer flat fee rates for trade mark registrations.
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Helps individuals, teams & entire organisations to flourish with coaching, facilitation and leadership development that gets rid of blockers, sets egos aside & generates positive action. We also support coaches – to develop, grow & depend their skills & confidence through coach mentoring, supervision and bespoke workshops.
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The Eco Extinguisher is part of a new generation of fire extinguishers – designed to promote sustainability through the total removal of CO2! British made using low-energy manufacturing & a higher percentage of recycled parts.
These units will only require simple annual maintenance - we provide full training for FREE!
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Graphic Designer
Handcrafted Personalised Stationery Design
Logo Art | Digital Art | Art
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A Great Place to do Business.
The 150-acre Greenham Business Park is the largest strategic employment site in the area. It is suitable for all business types with a wide range of commercial property for rent. In addition, there is significant opportunity for redevelopment and new development enabling you to design and build your perfect premises.
The Elsie Kimber Room is a small meeting room for hire with a table and chairs for up to 12 people. This room is ideal for confidential meetings and for interviews.
Charity & Good Causes
Hedgehog Rescue & Rehabilitation
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Hedgehog Bottom is a small volunteer run charity rehabilitation centre for wild hedgehogs.
Caring for sick, injured or orphaned hedgehogs using veterinary guidance. Releasing all animals that are deemed capable of surviving in the wild.
The Nature Discovery Centre is packed full of interactive wildlife and natural history displays. There is a network of footpaths ranging from small family-friendly walks to longer paths for the more adventurous. Surrounded by a mosaic of different habitats, there is fantastic wildlife to see all year round.
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We are a local group of national Friends of the Earth campaigning community - pushing for change on causes which matter to our area, the UK and beyond!
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A charity run run by volunteers.
A dog-friendly Cafe
Learn about our story as a military control tower during the Cold War and WWII
Admire the 360 degree views over Greenham Common
Walk on to the natural beauty and recreational space of the common
Enjoy our programme of events and exhibitions.
An independent charity, founded in 1984 to help local people who have been diagnosed with cancer or other life-threatening illnesses. Offering practical help and information to patients and their families living in West Berkshire, and are the parent charity for the Rainbow Rooms and the Rosemary Centre at the West Berkshire Community Hospital.
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We are one of the largest Groups in the Kennet District with around 160 Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers.(Squirrels coming soon!) We welcome all young people from 4 to 18 years, who are interested in learning #SkillsForLife.
We are a flourishing community of English learners, parents with young children, local residents of West Berkshire and volunteers who meet regularly to learn, spend time together and make new friends. We work in partnership with local service providers to promote togetherness, inclusion and wellbeing to help our community to thrive.
Swings & Smiles is committed to improving the quality of life for disabled children and their families.
We are a charity that delivers an emotional and psychological support service for young people aged 11-25 and parents connected to West Berkshire.
Thirtover Place, the Residential and Activity Centre for Girlguiding Royal Berkshire.
Thirtover Place has a fully equipped holiday house to accommodate 30 people, together with three camp sites accommodating between 15 and 36 campers a site, a tented village, wooden cabin, toilet/shower facilities plus camp stores and shop, set in nine acres of beautiful West Berkshire countryside.
To provide amenities and comforts for the patients and staff which the National Health Service cannot supply. The League also fills the gaps by providing funding for major items of medical equipment for wards, operating theatres, out-patient departments and minor injuries units.
Explore, Enjoy and Celebrate apples in Newbury by joining in at Newbury Apple Day!
Community
The services available at the register office are:
- obtaining birth, marriage and death certificates.
- marriages and civil partnership ceremonies
giving legal notice of a marriage or civil partnership
- renewal of vows
- licensing a venue
- citizenship ceremonies
Penny Post offers a unique coverage of life in and around the West Berkshire, Wantage and Marlborough areas including Lambourn, Hungerford, Newbury and Thatcham. free weekly e-newsletter
St Barnabas Church is a supportive and friendly church community that normally meets in Thatcham Park Primary School in North Thatcham.
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Thatcham and Newbury Plastic Free, Recycling and Zero Waste Facebook page
Schools
The Eco Committee at Trinity School is keen to make the school a greener place. Students from years 7-12 currently work together on projects which help to increase biodiversity on the site. They have strong views on plastic waste and plan to help educate others on ways of reducing it.
Parsons Down Partnership is a Thatcham Primary School, participating in the Eco-Schools programme. They have made many positive environmental changes within school, including increasing recycling, banning single-use plastics and planting trees.
How To Become a Champion or Ally
If you are interested in becoming a Plastic free Champion or Plastic Free Ally, please choose one of the options below to find out more.
How to Become an Ally
Plastic Free Allies are larger businesses, franchises or anyone within a school or community group.