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Cyclists raise £1,600 for charity in memory of rider

MORE than 50 cyclists from Henley took part in a charity ride. The fourth annual ride organised by the GS Henley Cycling Club raised £1,600 for Sue Ryder. The event is held in memory of Graeme Taylor, a former club member, who was cared for by the...

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Man recovers in hospital after Ironman challenge

A MAN from Henley has completed an Ironman challenge despite discovering an injury which meant he had to go to hospital. Jack Trailor-Thompson, 26, swam 2.4 miles, cycled 112 miles and ran 26 miles in Callela, near Barcelona, two weeks ago. He took on...

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Chairman wanted

THE Sonning Common to Emmer Green cycleway project needs a new chairman. Parish councillor Jonny Bidgood has resigned from the working party, saying he was unable to take the project any further. He said: “In July 2021 I presented my paper to the...

Cyclists shake, rattle and roll

Home party for cyclists

Cycle rally

Families and serious cyclists go whizzing through the countryside on bikes

Triathlon postponed due to effect of poor weather

Memorial ride for charity (plus cake)

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‘We rode in Paris rush-hour while 8ft off ground on bikes with no brakes’

TWO friends from Henley who rode from Henley to Paris on penny-farthings say they wouldn’t do it again. Matt Richardson, 58, and Bill Pollard, 57, arrived at the Eiffel Tower on Wednesday last week after riding about 230 miles in five days. They...

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On Your Bike’s back in the saddle

A MAN rode 12 miles on a unicycle at this year’s On Your Bike. Darrell Butler, from Mapledurham, was one of 300 people who took part in the 15th annual charity event on Sunday. It raised around £2,300 for Sonning Common Primary School, Sonning Common...

Henley salon asks customers to ‘pay what they can’

A SALON in Henley has held a “pay what you can” haircut day.

Elements in Bell Street held the initiative on Tuesday last week.

About 15 clients booked an appointment where they were able to have their hair cut by a stylist and choose their price.

A fond farewell from the real-life Vicar of Dibley, Sue Morton, after 14 years serving six churches in the Hambleden Valley

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Cyclists raise £1,600 for charity in memory of rider

Man recovers in hospital after Ironman challenge

Chairman wanted

Cyclists shake, rattle and roll

Home party for cyclists

Cycle rally

Families and serious cyclists go whizzing through the countryside on bikes

Triathlon postponed due to effect of poor weather

Memorial ride for charity (plus cake)

‘We rode in Paris rush-hour while 8ft off ground on bikes with no brakes’

On Your Bike’s back in the saddle

Henley salon asks customers to ‘pay what they can’

A fond farewell from the real-life Vicar of Dibley after 14 years

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