Reusable cups sale for station
AN environmental group in Caversham has been selling bamboo cups to fundraise for a new water refill station. Plastic Free Caversham, ...
Thursday, 05 August 2021
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Charity sees demand for defibrillators soar after footballer scare
DEMAND for public access defibrillators has increased since footballer Christian Eriksen’s collapse on the pitch, says the woman ...
A CRACKDOWN on untaxed cars is taking place in Henley. The DVLA has clamped at least two vehicles, one in Thames Side and another in ...
Bowls club in £5,000 appeal to re-lay green
A BOWLING club formed earlier this year hopes to raise £5,000 to improve its green. Goring Almshouses Bowls Club says the current ...
THE company which has hired Red Lion Lawn in Henley has offered up the space for gardening events. The Henley Boating Company, which ...
THE No Mow May initiative in Henley could be extended after the positive feedback from residents. Grass verges in Reading Road and ...
Librarian’s 19th challenge in aid of cancer research with 40-mile coast walk
A LIBRARIAN from Sonning Common is taking part in her 19th walking challenge for charity. Rosemary Dunstan, 65, set off today (Friday) ...
SIX women are aiming to swim the Channel in relay for a Henley charity. Marika Perkins, Alaine Berry, Rebecca Bell, Vicky Elson-Smith, ...
Patient wrongly sent parking fine warning
A DRIVER was threatened with a £100 parking fine after he drove through the Townlands Memorial Hospital car park in Henley twice ...
Public meeting to discuss two hospice-style beds
A PUBLIC meeting is to be held to discuss plans for two hospice beds to replace the six that were lost when Sue Ryder shut its ...
Hockey club launches appeal for defibrillator
HENLEY Hockey Club wants to raise £1,000 for its own defibrillator following the collapse of footballer Christian Eriksen. The club, ...
Ex-nurse supports hospice campaign
A NURSE who worked at the Sue Ryder hospice in Nettlebed is backing fresh calls to revive an inpatient service for the Henley area. ...
Charity runner waved off on 1,900-mile challenge
A MAN with cerebral palsy is attempting to run 1,900 miles in 85 days to raise money for charity. Tom Crossland, 40, of Reades Lane, ...
A CHARITABLE garden nursery in Peppard raised £133.80 collecting donations for Bag2School. Greenshoots at Manor Farm is part of the ...
Travellers worried about rail shake-up
PASSENGER groups say they are worried that the Government’s shake-up of the railways could have a negative effect on users. A new ...
KIDMORE End Primary School raised £317.10 from secondhand clothes. Residents donated more than a tonne of unwanted clothes and ...
THE food bank in Sonning Common needs a volunteer to help with packing deliveries on Wednesday mornings. Good Neighbour Food Bank ...
Street party to help fund disabled girl’s treatment
A STREET party was held in Wargrave to raise money for specialist treatment for a little girl with cerebral palsy. Isla Pearce, three, ...
A TEACHER at Gillotts School in Henley is encouraging others to follow in her footsteps. Sarah McHugh, who teaches physics, is taking ...
CHILTERN Edge School Association raised almost £100 by recycling clothes. The parent-association accepted donations of clothes as ...
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