Sir, — I’m always much impressed with the Henley Standard’s depiction of the local flora and fauna so thought perhaps you might be interested in this picture of a number of cormorants I happened to see from my balcony in Wharfe Lane. On a few...
Overlooking real concerns Sir, — I am writing in response to Sam Jonkers’s article, “Refugees need our help, end narrative of division” (Standard, October 3). While I share Mrs Jonkers’s call for compassion toward genuine asylum seekers, the article...
Editor, — For many years, I’ve considered myself to be the sweetest thing in Shiplake. That was until the Shiplake Corner Shop came under new ownership. A revamped shop floor oozes sophistication and charm. All the basics are still here but now a...
Engage with communitiesPeter Neville writes complaining about “pointless and costly delays” (Standard, September 5), branding residents who objected to his planning applications NIMBYs. I think it’s important to correct some of the statements he made....
I was honoured to win the Hayley Memorial Cup for best exhibitor (art) in the produce tent at this year’s Henley Farm and Country Show. The tent has been run by Donna Guile for 25 years and is an integral part of the show. There are 125 categories...
TWO entrepreneurs were forced to give up two pubs after accruing debts of more than £1.5 million. Alex Sergeant and David Holliday ran the Bottle and Glass Inn in Binfield Heath and Hart Street Tavern in Henley as separate companies. They were wound...