Tuesday, 28 September 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.
Amarillo singer knows the way to the Kenton
Sky’s the limit as far as Rembrandt’s concerned
AN exhibition celebrating 500 years of artists’ fascination with the sky opens at the River & Rowing Museum in Henley on Thursday. Skyscape: The Limitless Art of the Sky will feature works by some of history’s most celebrated artists, including...
James Bond comes out of retirement
JAMES BOND returns to Henley next Thursday when No Time To Die opens at the Regal Picturehouse cinema. There are eight showings a day ...
15 things to do at this year’s literary festival
From its beginnings as a weekend of talks in 2007 to being established as one of the UK’s biggest book events, Henley Literary ...
Show pays tribute to Tommy Cooper
A TRIBUTE to one of the greats of British comedy is coming to the Kenton Theatre tomorrow night (Saturday). Just Like That — The Tommy ...
Art show could be guild’s biggest yet
HENLEY Art and Craft Guild’s autumn exhibition at the Old Fire Station Gallery could be the biggest to date, its organisers say. The ...
REVIEW: Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Henley Festival
Sophie Ellis-Bextor | Henley Festival | Friday, September 17 “YOU want to go where?” asked my mother in disbelief. “RADA,” I replied, ...
REVIEW: Disco Classical with Kathy Sledge
Disco Classical with Kathy Sledge | Henley Festival | Saturday, September 18 KATHY SLEDGE got a party vibe going from the off. The ...
City’s battered but defiantly unbowed
Tokyo: Art & Photography | Ashmolean Museum, Oxford | Until January 3 HAS any major world city ever been so battered as Tokyo? From ...
Review: Don't Stop Me Now, Henley Festival
Don’t Stop Me Now | Henley Festival | Sunday, September 19 A SUNNY Sunday evening in the company of thousands was the ideal way to ...
Review: Madness, Henley Festival
Madness | Henley Festival | Wednesday, September 15 THE evening was balmy, the queue long, beautifully turned out and full of ...
Award-winning tenors happy to channel Pavarotti
THREE tenors who are known as “the Rat Pack of opera” will appear at the Kenton Theatre next Friday (October 1). Scott Ciscon, Paul ...
Rush to see Bond film
MORE than 700 tickets have been sold by the Regal Picturehouse cinema in Henley for the opening weekend of the new James Bond film. No ...
REVIEW: James Blunt, Henley Festival
James Blunt | Henley Festival | Thursday, September 16 WHEN I first heard You’re Beautiful by James Blunt I was six years old. Little ...
More News:
THE next seminar of the patient participation group at Wargrave Surgery will take place at the St Mary’s Centre on October 25. A talk will be given by consultant urological ... [more]
Ex-PM tells football girls to keep going like tennis star
FORMER Prime Minister Theresa May urged girls to “keep going” like British tennis sensation Emma Radacanu. She was speaking at the annual prize-giving ceremony at Wargrave Women ... [more]
WARGRAVE Baby and Toddler Group is seeking a new leader. Current leader Sophie Batting is unable to continue and she is looking for enthusiastic parents and carers to step in. The ... [more]
WATLINGTON Parish Council wants to refurbish the town’s Mansle Garden. It says the benches have been frequently damaged over the past few months and it also wants to replant the ... [more]
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