Thursday, 27 January 2022
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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.
The Human League to headline at Rewind
Licensed to film
A FILMING policy has been agreed by Henley Town Council. This stipulates that all areas owned or maintained by the council require a permit for filming to take place. Town clerk Sheridan Jacklin-Edward said: “Henley is a popular filming location...
Girl, 16, chosen to join national choir
A MEMBER of Charvil Girls’ Choir has been chosen to join the National Youth Training Choir of Great Britain for outstanding young ...
Pictures plea
PHOTOGRAPHERS could win a spot in the Kidmore End 2023 calendar. Resident Jane Maclean has organised a competition for pictures of ...
The birth of opera
OPERA Prelude begins a new series of events with a lecture recital at the Christ Church Centre in Henley next Friday (January 28) from ...
From canvas to canvas
A ROWING veteran turned artist is about to stage his first solo art exhibition. Nick Quirke, who was in the Leander men’s eight that ...
Folk musician glad to be back in the groove of performing live
JON BODEN wears many musical hats, writes Natalie Aldred. He is lead vocalist of 11-strong folk powerhouse Bellowhead, the group ...
Personal story
KENNETH BRANAGH’S Golden Globe-nominated Belfast (12A, 98 minutes) is showing at the Regal Picturehouse Henley from today (Friday). ...
Three of a kind
INDIE lovers missing live music and curious to know what local(ish) bands are up to need look no further than the Kenton Theatre in ...
Fantastic females
THE second of the Wallingford Winter Recitals will take place next Saturday (January 29). Organiser and pianist Anita D’Attellis ...
Get your kilt out
FEELING a bit peely-wally? Get your neeps and tatties at the ready, Burns Night is almost upon us and the Crooked Billet in Stoke Row ...
Panto stars say it’s good to be back again (oh yes, it is)
A COUPLE who became engaged while appearing in pantomime at the Kenton Theatre in Henley are returning once more. James Tobias and ...
Bittersweet, nostalgic examination of real life
THIS highly inventive offering from Progress Theatre is by Michael Dennis, directed by Aidan Moran. We see likeable, faded actress ...
Lots of laughs with this twist on traditional tale
IF you are in need of a midwinter boost, grab a ticket for Gloria Wright’s fabulous production of Sleeping Beauty. The show transports ...
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Couple told they are no longer in charge of pub
A COUPLE have been told they are no longer wanted to run an award-winning pub-restaurant. Mary and Nick Galer have been in charge of The Miller of Mansfield in High Street, Goring,... [more]
Someone’s trying to ruin my business, says farmer
A FARMER has claimed someone is trying to “sabotage” his business. Simon Marsden, who runs River Farm in Willow Lane, Wargrave, made the claim in a letter to Wokingham Borough ... [more]
THE line-up for this year’s Beacon Festival at Watlington Hill has been announced. The celebration of real ale, music and the natural surroundings will take place on Friday and ... [more]
TWO artists from Watlington have started a community print club. Jen Skene and Jules Bishop will be running printmaking sessions at the Methodist Church in Shirburn Street every ... [more]
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