Saturday, 06 September 2025

Crocheted Christmas trees with tribute to former neighbour

Crocheted Christmas trees with tribute to former neighbour

CHRISTMAS trees with a difference have been installed in a Benson cul-de-sac. Two crocheted specimens have been installed in Chiltern Close, one that’s 6ft tall at the entrance to the road, and another that’s 7.5ft tall that’s closer to the...
Blue plaque unveiled at home of ‘Spitfire girl’

Blue plaque unveiled at home of ‘Spitfire girl’

A BLUE plaque has been unveiled in Benson to commemorate the life of one of the “Spitfire Girls” of the Second World War. Freydis Sharland was a pilot for the Air Transport Auxiliary and flew planes between factories and airfields as part of the war...

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APPLICATIONS for Eco Soco’s annual tree give-away will open in September. Each year, the environmental group teams up with Community Action Groups Oxfordshire to give away free ... [more]

 

A MEETING of the Peppard WI on Wednesday, September 10, at the hall in Gallowstree Road at 2pm, will hear a talk by Hannah Bignall, on flower arranging. Details at: Stephanie.... [more]

 

dorian centre approved 2208

PLANS to build nine new homes in Sonning Common have been approved. Reading-based developer Elegant Homes will build the mix of detached and semi-detached homes on 0.88ha of ... [more]

 

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