Newbury Business Group

15/05/2026

Today we had two of our newest members to Newbury Business Group, Chris & Ian from Firstxtra Financial Services based in Newbury, present to our group.

They shared insights into their business journey and some enlightening information about securing finance for residential purchases or a commercial investment, along with the different types of products available.

They welcome enquiries from first time buyers, seasoned investors, business owners, developers, and anyone simply wanting to understand their options.

No enquiry is too early, too complex, or too ambitious

If you’ve struggled to secure finance elsewhere or you’d just like to know how they compare, they’re always happy to take a look.

A quick conversation can often open doors you didn’t realise were available.

If you’re ready to explore what’s possible, we'd recommend getting in touch with them.

21/01/2026

Newbury Business Group are welcoming new visitors to our Friday breakfast meetings.

We meet at the Donnington Grove Hotel Newbury at 7:30am every week - why not come along and try us out ➡️

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07/11/2024

Last week our NBG member presentation was by David Rollock.

David is the local representative from the WPA Healthcare Practice and WPA is the ONLY health insurer that comes with a Which? recommendation for the second year running.

David told us about his background growing up in West London, his hobbies and more detail about his business.

He helps business owners protect the most important asset in their business – themselves!

They can do this by having access to private healthcare facilities to avoid any potential wait on the NHS that might disrupt their business plans.

David explained how flexible and affordable health insurance with WPA can be by building a bespoke policy that suits the needs and budget of each individual.

If you’d like to protect your business in this way, you can call David on 0118 324 4400, email him at [email protected] or visit his website www.wpa.org.uk/davidrollock

07/06/2024

Do you want to reduce your spend on your household or business Utility Bills?

This morning, one of our newest members at NBG, Craig Thompson, gave us a presentation on his work as a Partner with Utility Warehouse and Full Power.

He gave us an insight of how you could not only save money as a domestic or commercial customer but have the opportunity to earn a second income.

Interested in finding our more get in touch with Craig ➡️[email protected] or📞 07919 195 2129

31/05/2024

This morning, our member's presentation was from, Deane Anderson of Highclere Wealth.

Deane outlined a simple financial planning process and considerations for determining our desired financial situation after retirement. It was a very insightful and thought-provoking session.

Deane’s company, Highclere Wealth is a boutique financial planning and wealth management practice, focussing on advising:

• Partners of legal and accountancy firms
• Barristers
• Successful business owners.

His team of 7 in Newbury provide a service to a limited number of family clients, based primarily in the Thames Valley and Central London.

Highclere Wealth is part of the wider UK financial planning business, Oculus Wealth Management.

If you are looking for help and guidance in this area, then you can contact Deane on 01635 42328 on via email at [email protected]

https://www.highclerewealth.com/

17/05/2024

What an energising morning at NBG's visitors’ day on such a bright, sunny day! ☀️

The room was full to the brim with members and guests engaged in lively discussion.

After fuelling up with tea, coffee, and those elusive bacon rolls, we kicked things off with our one-minute pitches, giving everyone a taste of the diverse businesses and ideas represented in the room.

The feedback from our visitors was fantastic - they appreciated the warm welcome and engaging format and we look forward to hopefully seeing them back with a view to joining us as new members soon!

A big thank you to everyone who came and made the morning such a success, and if you missed it … don’t worry you are still welcome to come along as a visitor any Friday, just send us a message and we’ll be in touch.

22/04/2024

Are you a local business owner?

Join us at Newbury Business Group's Open Morning on Friday 17 May and discover a different approach to networking.

At Newbury Business Group, we're not just another networking group – we provide a safe space to share ideas and achievements, discuss challenges, seek support, and make connections that foster greater growth and success.

Our Open Morning is your perfect opportunity to:

• Meet fellow local business owners from diverse industries.
• Experience a typical meeting in action.
• Hear from members as to why they joined and what difference it’s made to them and their business.

Don't miss the chance to be part of this dynamic group.

To secure your spot, register below. It’s free, breakfast is on us, and there’s never any pressure to join.

7.30am – 9.00am Friday 17 May
Donnington Grove Hotel
£0 – it’s FREE

We look forward to welcoming you to Newbury Business Group!

Come join us at the Newbury Business Group, a community of local business owners dedicated to mutual growth & success.