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‘Mermaids’ take on world

MEMBERS of Henley Open Water Swimming Club took part in the winter world championships in Slovenia. Eighteen people travelled to Bled, which is twinned with Henley, to represent Great Britain in different events. The championships are held on Lake...

My granddad the mayor introduced me to music, says rapper

THE grandson of a former Henley mayor is trying to make a career as a musician. George Buckett, a hip hop artist and rapper, has played about 25 gigs in the past two years and is building a reputation for his songs online. And the 21-year-old, who...

Solar panels meeting

RESIDENTS who are interested in having solar panels fitted to their homes are being invited to Henley town hall on Thursday. Two public meetings, hosted by the renewable energy company IDDEA, will be held at 12.30pm and 7pm. The Wiltshire firm, which...

Legion branch wins award for growing membership

THE Henley and Peppard branch of the Royal British Legion has received an award for achieving the highest increase in membership in Oxfordshire last year. Branch chairman John Green attended the 95th county conference at Benson parish hall and was...

Stay strong

STRENGTH and balance classes for older people take place at the Christ Church Centre in Henley on Wednesdays from 1.30pmThese are run by Age UK Oxfordshire and Generation Games. For more information, call 01235 849403.

Henley on Thames

Firm warns of road closures

ROADS in Henley town centre will be fully or partly closed and parking spaces suspended when contractors begin installing a new ... [more]

Vet saves deer stuck in netting

A HENLEY vet helped rescue a deer whose head had become entangled in netting. Erik D’Arcy-Donnelly and a nurse from the Henley ... [more]

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Caversham

Charlie attends fundraiser at craft shop

A CRAFT shop in Caversham held a fundraising day for a boy battling cancer for the third time. Artisans Handmade UK in Church ... [more]

Caversham Heights Society

ON Wednesday, January 29, members of the Caversham Heights Society were made to think about an issue of growing concern, ... [more]

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Sonning Common

Children’s home is still ‘good’

A CHILDREN’S home in Sonning Common has retained its “good” rating following an inspection. Florence House in Baskerville Road was ... [more]

Seed swap

A SEED swap will be held at the Heath & Watkins hardware shop on Wood Lane, Sonning Common, on Saturday, March 14 from 10am to 2pm.... [more]

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Goring

Speeding drivers could kill child, warn villagers

A CHILD could be killed if no action is taken to stop drivers speeding near Goring Primary School, say residents. The parish ... [more]

Litter-pick day

A SPRING litter-pick will take place in Goring on Saturday, April 25. The parish council has agreed to organise the annual event ... [more]

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