The Hub

If holistic therapies, crystals and scrumptious vegetarian food is what you look for in a typical afternoon, then this quirky little shop nestled in the centre of Didsbury village might just be the perfect place for you. Having just celebrated its tenth anniversary, Healthy Spirit is abuzz with activity, offering everything from hot stone massages to slightly more unusual  practices, including reiki and tarot card readings in its upstairs treatment space. Downstairs, the health shop still caters to every need and ailment, offering an impressive range of vitamins and herbal remedies.

Venture to the back of the shop to find the newly opened cafe, The Hub, with its range of famous super food juices, their veggie full English and home-made salads. Be sure to try the 'Buddha juice' which is packed full of goodness – we'll admit it's a little on the steep side at £4.50, but guaranteed to have you bouncing with energy for the rest of the day. The combination of delicious and healthy food, an intimate and cosy atmosphere, and an impressive range of health magazines to paw through makes this an unmissable spot for health-conscious Didsburyites . [Charlotte Casey]