Memorial bench fundraiser for popular figure known as “Mayor of Wargrave”
A fundraising drive has been launched to buy a memorial bench as a tribute to a villager who has been a stalwart of the community for half a century.
A fundraising drive has been launched to buy a memorial bench as a tribute to a villager who has been a stalwart of the community for half a century.
Two cyclists taking part in the 24 hour charity challenge
Year 13 pupil Billy Murray-Clarke, 18, who helped organise the challenge and cycled through the night on several shifts, said it had been a ‘roaring success’.
JOLYON Miller, 56, is the landlord of the Rowbarge Inn in West Street. He lives above the pub with his badly behaved border collie cross dog Stella Artois Miller and enjoys taking her for long walks with his partner Fi.
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a burglary at a property in Wargrave in which items of jewellery were stolen.
Pictured: Alex, Lisa, Zak and Ben Clarke
THE event was organised to raise money for Ben vs Duchenne, a charity set up by Alex and Lisa Clarke for their son, Ben, 12, who was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) in 2017.
High river levels around Henley Bridge
Kheiro Dellali said the partnership provides a valuable service to those in need. Credit: Gill Grourk
Credit: River Centre Working Group
David Eggleton, of the Gainsborough Residents' Association
Bereavements
Obituaries
Messages of condolence from the past 7 days
Chiasson, Gerry passed away peacefully aged 91 years. Gerry will be greatly missed by his family and friends. A service will be held at St Peter & St Pauls Church, Shiplake on Friday 20th February at 11.00am. Family flowers only. Donations to support the upkeep of the church are welcome. These can be sent c/o Tomalin & Son 01491 573370
Crockett, Anthony passed away peacefully aged 93 years. Tony will be greatly missed by his son Kevin and all the family. Funeral Service to be held at Reading Crematorium on Friday 6th February 2026 at 12.45pm. Donations to Sue Ryder may be made online at https://anthonycrockett.muchloved.com/ or sent c/o Tomalin & Son, 38 Reading Road, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 1AG. Tel 01491 573370
Vera Blackall In loving memory of a dear mum and nan, always in our thoughts Love Michael, Fred, Margaret & Families
ElizabethSmithHenley/DunbarPeacefully at home on Sunday, 1 February 2026, Elizabeth, beloved wife of the late Hugh, loving mum to Paul and Helen and granny to Daisy, Sophie and Eilidh.The Funeral service will take place in Dunbar. Family flowers only, please.
SANGSTER Valerie Yvonne passed away peacefully on 24th January 2026 aged 83 years, she will be sadly missed by family and friends.Funeral Service at Holy Trinity Church Cookham on Tuesday 17th February at 2pm. Donations to Cancer Research UK via https://valeriesangster.muchloved.com/ c/o Arnold Funeral Service 21-23 Little Marlow Road, Marlow, Bucks SL7 1HA 01628898866
The Human League will be playing the main stage on Saturday night
Material girl: Rosalie Minnitt
Mum’s the word: Georgie Parvin, left, and Hattie Sanderson have organised the Kenton’s podcast festival
Advice: Dr Rebecca Chilvers, left, in conversation with Alice Jordan
From left to right: Raj Bisram, Susie Riddell, Ryan Kelly, Christina Trevanion, Sunny Ormonde, Simon Williams and Thomas Forrester
The Trust was set up by Louis Baylis in 1962 and its primary objective is: To work for the good of the community, principally in the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead.
The Trust distributed grants of over £100,000 to more than 100 recipients during the last financial year and has a policy of distributing the majority of the grants to local organisations and charities, the balance going to regional and national organisations.
The majority of applications for grants from the Trust are received by post from local and national charities and organisations that are aware of the Trust. The Trust supports all sections of the community in the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead and actively encourages applications for grants from the Trust.The bulk of donations are made to benefit the elderly and the young, although many other groups including the Arts are also supported.
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