Sunday, 09 August 2020
Delivering the news from Henley on Thames and South Oxfordshire for over 100 years
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
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.
A SUMMER season of outdoor shows has been announced by Newbury’s Watermill Theatre. The performances will take place from this week ...
AN award-winning pub will be under new management from next month. The Baskerville in Lower Shiplake will be run by Simon Cromack, a ...
AN art camp is being held at Robert Piggott Junior School in Wargrave this summer. Classes will take place between 9.30am and 3.30pm ...
THE River & Rowing Museum in Henley will re-open from August 6. The centre closed in March when the coronavirus lockdown was ...
RUPERT House School and St Mary’s Preparatory School in Henley are the joint winners of this year’s environmental science competition. ...
A PUB landlord is getting his band together for a special performance. Nick Willson, who runs The Flowing Spring in Playhatch, is ...
THE Ashmolean Museum in Oxford will re-open to the public on August 10. Visitors will be able to see the Young Rembrandt exhibition, ...
HENLEY’S River & Rowing Museum will reopen from August 6. The centre closed in March when the coronavirus lockdown was instigated and ...
THE winners of a children’s art competition organised by the Kenton Theatre in Henley have been announced. The New Street venue, which ...
A TEENAGER from Shiplake has won a national journalism award for his feature on organ donations. Sam Penrose, who lives in Orchard ...
AN artist will be appearing on a BBC One show on Thursday. Nicolette Carter specialises in landscape paintings and was selected to ...
A PIANIST is set to perform at the Norden Farm Centre for the Arts in Maidenhead next month. Joanna MacGregor, who was appointed a CBE ...
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A SHORT cross-country run for children will take place in Goring over the winter. Little Legs Does The Thames Muddy Run will follow footpaths along the River Thames and through ... [more]
Village could introduce temporary one-way system
A TEMPORARY one-way system could be introduced in the centre of Goring to make social distancing easier. The parish council has sought funding for a study into the proposal, which ... [more]
Scout leader raises £7,000 with sale of memorabilia
A SCOUT leader raised more than £7,000 for the movement by selling his collection of memorabilia. David Cooksley, who is group master for the 2nd Goring and Streatley group, has ... [more]
A GORING girl’s plans for a Lego-themed fundraising party were put on hold. Layla Lyndon, 12, was going to hold the event at her home in Elvendon Road on Saturday but postponed it ... [more]
