News

Scroll down to find out the latest news

 

May 10th, 2013 - Christchurch Food Festival: The Bay Tree interview with chef and author, Dale Pinnock
Click here for more

May 8th, 2013 - Join The Big Lunch at Saxon Square Shopping Centre - free fun for the whole community
Click here for more

April 3rd, 2013 - Saxon Square Shopping Centre spreads Easter Egg-citement in Christchurch
Click here for more

February 6th, 2013 - Happy Valentine's Day at Scissors
Click here for more

January 8th, 2013 - Nutrition talks at The Bay Tree
Click here for more

November 27th, 2012 - Homeware boutique Latimer House opens at the Centre
Click here for more

November 20th, 2012 - Santa Claus is coming to town!
Click here for more

November 19th, 2012 - Enjoy fabulous free parking this Christmas!
Click here for more

September 20th, 2012 - Dr Hauschka Skincare Open Day at The Bay Tree Health Store
Click here for more

August 1st, 2012 - Boots Introduce Revamped No7 Counter
Click here for more

August 1st, 2012 - Meet One Direction with Claire’s at Saxon Square!
Click here for more

July 4th, 2012 - Local scout group receives boost for new premises
Click here for more

March 29th, 2012 - Your chance to win a £100 sponsorship deal for your community group!
Click here for more

January 9th, 2012 - Santa picked one lucky winner this Christmas!
Click here for more

December 7th, 2011 - Santa is coming to Saxon Square
Click here for more

December 7th, 2011 - Take it Easy Tuesday
Click here for more

December 7th, 2011 - The Bay Tree News
Click here for more

November 17th, 2011 - Saxon Square Shopping Centre welcomes Scissors salon!
Click here for more

November 16th, 2011 - Christmas has arrived with our Christmas craft fair
Click here for more

July 11th, 2011 - How to make the perfect ice-cream sundae
Click here for more

July 4th, 2011 - Pupils pop-up for some practical experience in retail
Click here for more

May 31st, 2011 - Saxon Square Shopping Centre limbers up for free yoga event
Click here for more

November 18th, 2010 - Scene set for Santa at Christchurch Christmas Festival
Click here for more

October 13th, 2010 - Saxon Square Shopping Centre keeps nurses sweet with chocolate delivery
Click here for more

October 6th, 2010 - New Holland & Barrett store brings healthy approach to Christchurch
Click here for more

September 30th, 2010 - Beat those winter blues with our top tips
Click here for more

August 28th, 2010 - Summer Festival at Saxon Square
Click here for more

August 11th, 2010 - Caffé Nero comes to Saxon Square Shopping Centre
Click here for more

July 12th, 2010 - School pupils open up for business at Saxon Square Shopping Centre
Click here for more

June 27th, 2010 - Local Community Share their Stories with Saxon Square Shopping Centre
Click here for more

May 24th, 2010 - Holiday advice: Travelling with Children
Click here for more

May 3rd, 2010 - What's your Story?
Click here for more

April 2nd, 2010 - Saxon Square Shoppers kick off Easter Holidays
Click here for more

Beat those winter blues with our top tips

September 30th, 2010

With autumn knocking at the door, our thoughts turn to how to keep fit and well this winter. We’ve spoken to the experts at Boots and The Bay Tree to get their top tips on how to stay healthy this winter.

With the Christmas period fast approaching we all want to be in tip top condition to take on the party season with full force and not be tucked up at home with colds and flu. Here are our top tips to sail through the season with your health intact:

Immune system
The key to staying healthy this winter is keeping your immune system in tip top condition. A healthy immune system will help keep infections and viruses at bay and, if you are struck down with something, you will be able to fight it off a lot quicker. We all know that the best way to do this is to get lots of rest, drink plenty of water and have a good diet, but there are a few supplements that can give us a little helping hand. The two main ones are Echinacea, a flower which has immune boosting properties and an old favourite, Vitamin C. Combined, they can offer a real boost to your immune system.

Winter Blues
A lot of us can be affected by the change in season from summer to winter and this in turn affects our mood. As the days get shorter winter blues can kick in making us want to stay in curled up on the sofa rather than socialising with family and friends.  Boosting our intake of Vitamin D and essential fish oils can help combat this and for an extra helping hand why not try  Rhodiola a herb with mood enhancing properties, to help us all look on the brighter side of life during the dark, rainy days.

Stress
With the fast pace of the Christmas season, stress is always going to hit us at some point and when we are stressed it affects our immune system making us more susceptible to illness. Being able to combat stress in the first place is the best option. Gentle exercise such as yoga and pilates are great ways to combat stress and if you feel you need an extra boost why not book yourself in for a therapeutic massage.     

Too many parties!
We’ve all been there – had one too many drinks at the office party and the next day we feel far from our best. Unfortunately a miracle cure for the dreaded hangover has yet to be found but there are a number of things you can do to minimise the after effects.

Following these three simple steps could help reduce the effects and help you get on with your day: Before you go out take some milk thistle to line your stomach and help ease the effects of alcohol. When you come home take a rehydration sachet before bed to help restore essential salts and fluids and if all that fails then turn to the old faithful of Alka Seltzer or Resolve to help ease away your symptoms the next day. 

Info: When taking supplements please read the dosage correctly and seek advice from your doctor if you are taking any medicines.