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My Bristol Favourites: Leah Newton

By Martin Booth  Saturday May 29, 2021

Leah Newton is a personal trainer, occupational therapist and eating disorder specialist.

Through her fitness classes and one-to-one services – online via Zoom and in-person in Bristol – she aims to empower everyone to move their body in nurturing and nourishing ways.

For more information, visit www.backingmybody.co.uk.

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These are Leah’s top-five Bristol favourites:

The harbour

Boats have recently returned to the Harbour Inlet – photo: Martin Booth

“OF COURSE I love to hate it, having walked around (and around and around) it multiple times during each lockdown. I think I could do it with my eyes shut and still make it home safely.”

Spicer & Cole, Queen Square Avenue (particularly the window seat)

Spicer & Cole have four cafes across Bristol – photo: Martin Booth

“Pre-pandemic, I spent more time here than my actual home.”

F45 Bristol Central

Leah (centre) in F45 Bristol Central on All Saints’ Street – photo: Leah Newton

“My other (more sweat-based) home. The people. The movements. The music. The sanitising. I LOVE IT ALL.”

BS3 / North Street / The Malago

The Malago is a family-owned independent restaurant on North Street in Bedminster – photo: Martin Booth

“Is this three? Did I cheat?! Perhaps I’m biased but it’s my favourite area of Bristol, and the social media channel of The Malago is a HILARIOUS follow.”

Mrs Potts Chocolate House

Mrs Potts Chocolate House moved to larger premises on Park Street earlier this year – photo: Martin Booth

“I don’t need to explain why… do I?!!!”

Main photo: Leah Newton

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