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School cook wins £821,000 from lottery

A SCHOOL cook from Shiplake has won more than £821,000 after dreaming that it would happen. Sally Maudlin, 61, of Reading Road, said the money would change her family’s lives and she would love to spend some of her winnings on a cruise. “I’m stunned,...

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River cruise a lovely change for people with brain injuries

SIX clients of Headway Thames Valley, a charity supporting people living with brain injuries, cruised the River Thames aboard Rivertime last Thursday. The trip was a gift from Henley Rotary Club, which has funded three trips this year alone and has...

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Council shelves plan to prevent car park abuse

A PROPOSED crackdown on drivers misusing a car park in Henley used by two charities has been shelved. The facility off Greys Road is used by Headway Thames Valley, which supports people affected by brain injury at Brunner Hall, and the adjacent hut...

Prison inmates row 510 miles for charity

The art of living with brain injury

Henley Rotary Club & Headway Thames Valley

Choir’s charity concert shows power of music

Council gives £40,000 to charities hit by pandemic

Brain injury charity given council grant

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Brain injury means I can’t remember sporting glory

A FORMER international rower is hoping to inspire other people with a brain injury by telling his life story. Nick Davis, from Emmer Green, has been a client at Headway Thames Valley, which is based in Greys Road, Henley, since 2009. The 58-year-old...

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Head injury charity still helping clients during covid pandemic

DOZENS of people living with a brain injury continue to receive support from Headway Thames Valley during the coronavirus lockdown. The charity, which is based in Henley, is offering video chats, group activities and emotional support to those who are...

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.

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.

School cook wins £821,000 from lottery

River cruise a lovely change for people with brain injuries

Council shelves plan to prevent car park abuse

Prison inmates row 510 miles for charity

The art of living with brain injury

Henley Rotary Club & Headway Thames Valley

Choir’s charity concert shows power of music

Council gives £40,000 to charities hit by pandemic

Brain injury charity given council grant

Brain injury means I can’t remember sporting glory

Head injury charity still helping clients during covid pandemic

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

Henley salon asks customers to ‘pay what they can’

Ofsted shuts Caversham nurseries over safety concerns

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

Budget supermarket Aldi reveals further details on planned Henley store

TV star James Corden abandons plans to demolish and rebuild home

Charlie Anderson-Jeffs, from Harpsden

Wargrave publican becomes Brakspear’s longest-serving landlady after 46 years

Fire Brigade Union members fear impact of Henley closure

Rewind Festival: The Human League and The Proclaimers confirmed as headliners

Call for council funds to fix Marsh Lock horsebridge branded ‘outrageous’

When I served food to Rod Stewart and other stories from Wargrave pub landlady

Former manager of Henley bar speaks out on ‘unfortunate’ brewery collapse

New head for Henley school appointed