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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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Talent show at school fair

MORE than 150 people attended Shiplake Primary School’s summer fair. Pupils performed for parents and carers in a talent show in a tent “arena” in Shiplake memorial hall field. Year six pupils performed an Oompa Loompa dance inspired by Charlie and...

Events

Children’s memorable experience at mini marathon

MORE than £950 was raised by children at Shiplake Primary School by running the London Mini Marathon. Fifty pupils from reception to year six travelled to London to take part in the one-mile fun run to raise money for new PE and IT equipment at the...

Children present their colourful portrait of King to town

Village school rated ‘good’ again in Ofsted inspection

School supper

Girl inspired by her leopard onesie wins egg competition

World Book Day 2020: Shiplake Primary School

Pupils join giant Young Voices show at Wembley

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School’s new signs warn parents to park sensibly

NEW signs urging drivers to park safely have been placed outside Shiplake Primary School. The two laminated cut-outs, which depict a child holding a lollipop sign saying “Don’t park here”, have been placed near the junction of Memorial Avenue and...

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...of care homes

FOURTEEN year 6 pupils at Shiplake Primary School visited the Lashbrook House care home in the village to sing for the residents. The 11-year-olds sang carols and read the poem ’Twas The Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore. The residents...

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

Talent show at school fair

Children’s memorable experience at mini marathon

Children present their colourful portrait of King to town

Village school rated ‘good’ again in Ofsted inspection

School supper

Girl inspired by her leopard onesie wins egg competition

World Book Day 2020: Shiplake Primary School

Pupils join giant Young Voices show at Wembley

School’s new signs warn parents to park sensibly

...of care homes

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