Saturday, 06 September 2025

Father and sons to climb Mt Kilimanjaro for centre

A FAMILY from Nettlebed are to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania in aid of a Henley charity. John Thompson, 55, will be joined by ...

 

Recycle ink

WARGRAVE library in Church Street has set up a recycling box for used inkjet or inktank cartridges. Alex Limia Dieguez, of Purfield ...

 

CAMPAIGNERS FIGHT TO CLEAN UP RIVER

CLEAN water campaigners in Henley are urging residents to support them in taking legal action against a water company. Friends of the ...

 

Kenton theatre unsung heroes

THE Kenton Theatre in Henley wants to find its “Unsung Heroes”. The trustees of the New Street venue want to honour those who have ...

 

Campaign for family

A MAN from Wargrave has launched a campaign to raise £1,000 to support a family who run a Wargrave convenience shop. Chris Cordrey, of ...

 

Business owner ‘deflated’ to find bin overflowing

RESIDENTS say they are disappointed with the cleanliness of the town centre, just days after a community litter pick. Business owner ...

 

Comedian charged with rape and sexual assault of women

COMEDIAN Russell Brand has been charged with rape, indecent assault and sexual assault. The actor, who denies the allegations, will ...

 

Toads slow down due to the cold

A TOTAL of 5,800 toads, 600 frogs and 120 smooth newts have been helped by the Henley Toad Patrol so far this year. Colder weather at ...

 

Bingo night

A BINGO night to raise money for Lewknor Primary School will take place tomorrow (Saturday). The event is hosted by Friends of Lewknor ...

 

Singer appeal

BENSON Military Wives choir is seeking new members. The group meets every Wednesday at RAF Benson station church from 7pm to 9 pm. For ...

 

Short stories

AN author will give a talk about his short stories in Watlington. Peter Adamson, who penned A Town Called Wallingford, will share ...

 

Daffodil teas

A CHURCH in Pyrton will hold daffodils teas. St Mary’s Church will hold the event next Sunday and on March 30, from 2pm to 5pm. The ...

 

Pupils given safety lesson

CHILDREN at Benson Primary School were given a talk about the importance of staying safe around construction sites. The speaker was ...

 

Runners keep their cool as hot weather brings out the crowds

A TOTAL of 689 runners took part in this year’s Goring 10km, which was the highest number for two years. Warm weather on Sunday ...

 

How town band evolved to make 50th anniversary

WATLINGTON Concert Band is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The band was founded in 1975 as Watlington Youth Band by Phil ...

 

Author talk

A NOVELIST will give a talk for Friends of Sonning Common Library on Tuesday. Jasper Fforde, author of The Eyre Affair and other ...

 

Cutting back

TWO trees in a back garden in Henley will be cut back. Andrea Windridge has been given permission by South Oxfordshire District ...

 

Neighbours hold sale outside their homes

RESIDENTS of a Henley street held a spring clean sale on Saturday. People in Albert Road set up tables outside their homes to sell ...

 

For women

A CELEBRATION of International Women’s Day will take place at the Crown Inn in High Street, Benson, tomorrow (Saturday). Women are ...

 

Pair clean road signs to show pride in community

TWO men have been cleaning dirty road signs in Wargrave and Charvil. Stuart Hooper and Andy Croy say they do it in order to make a ...