Monday, 10 May 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.
Singer’s raiding her back catalogue for ‘curio show’
Café’s going to the wall to help out local artists
Young opera singers lining up summer showcases
HENLEY charity Opera Prelude has announced details of two live events this summer. The first of these is a young artists’ showcase ...
Berlin artists back at old fire station
BERLIN Walls curator Simon Hearnden is returning to the Old Fire Station Gallery behind the town hall today (Friday) with his latest ...
Music was just the tonic for lockdown
A BAND fronted by a young singer-songwriter from Henley are preparing to relaunch themselves with a new single for the post-lockdown ...
Dining again
THE Mill at Sonning dinner theatre has re-opened for outdoor dining. The Waterwheel Bar, which was closed due to the coronavirus ...
High society artist bringing personal touch to gallery
THE work of an artist who made his name sculpting a public monument to the Duke of Westminster has gone on show at a Henley gallery. ...
Novelist redirects herself to pen wartime post office tale
A HENLEY author whose first book was nominated for a Romantic Novelists’ Association award is branching out into historical fiction ...
Looking for lizards
A ONE-man trawl through the fake news underworld is coming to Norden Farm in Maidenhead next month. Marlon Solomon presents ...
Stage comedy set in pandemic delayed by... pandemic
NEW dates have been announced for Wargrave Theatre Workshop’s latest production. Lockdown in Little Grimley was originally due to be ...
Lessons in life for all
AN evening of monologues focusing on “Lessons in Life” is being staged online by the Progress Theatre in Reading. Directed by Beckie ...
Struggling theatre plans flats to bring in revenue
THE Mill at Sonning wants to convert a building used for rehearsals and accommodation into two homes to help it recover from the ...
Festival chief hoping music fans will come and explore
THE creative director of the Chiltern Arts festival is inviting classical music fans to make a day of it when this year’s event gets ...
Singer’s charity EP inspired by friends’ lockdown struggles
A SINGER from Benson has released an EP in aid of mental health charities after being inspired by the difficulties people have faced ...
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Cyclist rides equivalent of length of country for charity
A STUDENT from Goring cycled the distance between Land’s End and John O’Groats during the third coronavirus lockdown to raise money for charity. James Herbert completed the 1,... [more]
GRANTS totalling £1,850 have been awarded by Wargrave Parish Council. Wargrave Parish Trust, which offers relief to disadvantaged people, providing funding for school fees and ... [more]
Sold-out cake sale raises £600 for Cancer Research
A WOMAN raised more than £600 for Cancer Research with a cake sale. Jessica Philbrick, of Baskerville Road, Sonning Common. decided to support the charity after watching Channel ... [more]
Nursery to be added to boys’ prep school
A NEW pre-school is to be created at Moulsford Prep School. The independent school for boys has commissioned a new building across the road from its existing site to accommodate ... [more]
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