Friday, 04 December 2020
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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.
Appeal hits half way
THE Kenton for Keeps appeal is more than half way towards its target. The latest total of more than £18,000 includes a £5,000 anonymous donation from a “theatre lover”. The Kenton Theare in New Street, Henley, launched its £35,000 appeal to help it...
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Green badge
A YEAR five pupil at Peppard Primary School has been awarded a green Blue Peter badge for her environmental campaign poster. Esme ...
Live theatre returns with comedy play set in pandemic
LIVE indoor theatre will return to Wargrave next month with a comedy play that reflects the difficulties of 2020. Wargrave Theatre ...
Purdy pops into restaurant to spread festive cheer
FRESH from appearing in the TV series that everyone is talking about (The Crown), Rebecca Poole is back in front of a live audience ...
Artists create drawings for children to colour in
TWO artists have created drawings of Caversham to help spread cheer this December. The Caversham District and Residents’ Association ...
West End star takes coronavirus on chin
FROM West End leading lady to one-woman cabaret shows, Jessica Martin knows how to keep herself busy. At the back end of last year she ...
Paintings with personality
WHEN it comes to artwork produced by Tom Butler it is always worth taking a second look — or maybe even a third. While the imposing ...
Singing group silenced for good by threat from virus
A SINGING group in Sonning Common has been disbanded due to the coronavirus pandemic. Nottakwire had been going for more than 10 years ...
Regatta fair remembered
AN historic painting which depicts crowds enjoying the old funfair at Henley Royal Regatta could go on public display. Judith Phelan ...
Benefit comedy show
A VIRTUAL all-female comedy show will be performed on the Kenton Theatre stage in Henley on Thursday at 8pm. This Show Does Not ...
Singer to the royals
CAN you spot the local celebrity in season four of the Netflix series, The Crown? The drama follows the life of the Queen, played by ...
Pub lockdown meals taco off
A PUB in Sonning Common is offering themed takeaway food during the second coronavirus lockdown. The Bird in Hand in Peppard Road ...
Pastor on life after divorce
A CHURCH minister in Caversham has written a book describing his personal journey overcoming separation and divorce. Keith Saynor, ...
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THE Chiltern Edge School Association raised £191.76 with its autumn lottery. The parent-run group raises money for Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge School in Reades Lane, Soning Common.... [more]
THE Fish volunteer centre in Sonning Common is lending out audio books and music CDs throughout the latest lockdown. The charity has sanitised all the products and its volunteers ... [more]
THE bus service run by the Fish volunteer centre in Sonning Common has organised preliminary shopping trips for December. The minibus will have limited passenger numbers and ... [more]
Pre-school in appeal for money to ensure survival
THE pre-school in Wargrave is hoping to bounce back after a tough year. Most of its planned fundraising activities have had to be cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak. It has ... [more]
