Tuesday, 02 March 2021
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It’s time to enjoy a Great British family ‘staycation’
People are being encouraged to enjoy summer safely by exploring destinations closer to home. Taking a holiday in the United Kingdom offers people the chance to uncover some stunning scenery, wonderful attractions and superb accommodation without having to jump on a plane. Here, we take a look at the type of places you can stay, the rules you need to follow and how to enjoy a great staycation.
A safe summer of fun
Follow the official advice and enjoy family summer fun
ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE: Summer is here and people from across the region can enjoy the many attractions that we have on our doorstep, as long as we follow UK Government advice and enjoy summer safely. There are plenty of places to go and things to do to suit every budget. Here is our guide to the numerous great days out.
Vocal ensemble to celebrate 16th century ‘star’ composer
Film producer looking out for army of carers
A FORMER Henley College student is fundraising to make a short film highlighting the plight of the UK’s army of unpaid carers. Lizzie Worsdell is now a second year master’s student at London’s Raindance Film School, where for her final project she has...
Take your hat off to musical
THE Mill at Sonning has announced that its Christmas musical will be a production of Top Hat. With lyrics and music by Irving Berlin, ...
Singer-songwriter in reflective mood with latest release
SINGER-songwriter Purdy, aka Rebecca Poole, has released a new single reflecting on the past year of life in lockdown. Titled Memories,...
Imaging the past
AN online talk on the secret archaeology of the Chilterns is being hosted by the River & Rowing Museum on Tuesday. Dr Edward Peveler ...
Start singing
A NEW community singing group will be launched in Peppard once coronavirus restrictions have lifted. The group will meet at the ...
Barn’s back
THE Barn café at the Herb Farm in Sonning Common is re-opening for takeaways from tomorrow (Saturday).
Library is 21
THE library in Grove Road, Sonning Common will celebrate its 21st anniversary in November. The Friends of Sonning Common Library want ...
Singers to usher in the spring
WORLD-CLASS singers, pianists and emerging stars of classical music will hail the coming of spring as part of an online festival ...
New drive-in theatre coming this summer
A NEW drive-in theatre with movies, comedy gigs and concerts will be coming to Henley in May. The Alfresco Theatre Drive-in Tour has ...
Zooming in for art
NORDEN Farm in Maidenhead has added three new online arts courses to its spring line-up. “Landscapes using collage” runs from today ...
Teenager runs new cafe instead of going to university
A NEW café run by a teenager has opened in Henley. Geo Café has taken over the premises in Friday Street vacated by the Hot Gossip ...
Lockdown experiments led artist to paint ocean waves
A SELF-taught artist says he has lockdown to thank for his newfound creative direction. Liam Yeo lives in Bell Street. Henley, and ...
Author’s latest creation has monstrously funny secret
A HENLEY children’s author has written the first in a projected five-book series for younger readers. Robin Bennett’s Monster Max and ...
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Work on new boathouse continues during lockdown
GORING Gap Boat Club is still improving its boathouse despite the coronavirus pandemic. The volunteers have dug out and concreted a new slipway in the grounds of the £350,000 ... [more]
Scientist creates record of churches
A MAN from Goring has created a detailed record of more than 3,000 English churches. Peter Wardle’s database, which can be viewed online free of charge, contains scores of ... [more]
Ex-WRAF servicewoman celebrates 100th birthday
A WOMAN from Sonning Common has celebrated her 100th birthday. Margaret Tudor, who is known as Maggie, celebrated her birthday on Monday last week with her daughter Margaret Fish ... [more]
AS a former BBC journalist and author of 11 books, as well as being a member of Sonning Common Parish Council, Tom Fort wears many hats. But he missed out when he jokingly put ... [more]
