Pupils should give things a go and not fear failure

THE new headteacher of Kidmore End Primary School says she wants to make learning fun. Claire Spankie, 41, has taken over from Martina Parsons, who was previously the executive headteacher of the Oxford Diocese and Schools Trust. While Ms Parsons...

Teenager achieves three best scores at decathlon

A TEENAGER from Wargrave has achieved his highest score in an international senior decathlon. Sammy Ball, 19, of Victoria Road, notched up 7,913 points after competing in 10 disciplines at the Decastar Centre in Bordeaux. He holds the second highest...

Demon pumpkin and vampire queen bee

A KPOP Demon Hunters character was one of six winning pumpkins at a primary school pumpkin carving competition. Pupils at Valley Road primary carved and designed about 80 pumpkins. Headteacher Tim Coulson chose the winners, which were lit with...

Best school

GILLOTTS School in Henley outperformed all other schools in Oxfordshire at the end of key stage four this year. Government performance tables revealed Gillotts was ahead of 41 other schools in the county in percentage of pupils achieving a grade of...

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Henley private members’ club bids to expand spa and fitness centre

New look: a computer generated image of an enlarged fitness centre and spa at Phyllis Court

Henley private members’ club bids to expand spa and fitness centre

A PRIVATE members’ club in Henley has submitted plans to expand its spa fitness centre. Phyllis Court Club in Marlow Road said it needs the extra space to meet growing demand.

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