Saturday, 06 September 2025

Henley Royal Regatta Day 5: Henley crews battle windy conditions in pursuit of a spot in Sunday’s finals.

CREWS from Leander Club and Shiplake College are vying for a spot in tomorrow’s finals as the fifth day of racing kicks off today ...

 

Henley Crew Breaks Record on Day Two of Henley Royal Regatta

LEANDER club has broken a competition record during the second day of racing at Henley Royal Regatta The women’s eight oars from the ...

 

Party to thank supporters of boat festival

A PARTY was held to raise funds for a classic boat festival that will return to Henley this summer. Lady McAlpine hosted more than 50 ...

 

Museum remains ‘too costly’

THE River & Rowing Museum in Henley cannot continue in its current form, its trustees have said. The foundation trust has said that ...

 

Tax rises could push back museum’s breakeven plan

THE director of the River & Rowing Museum in Henley says getting its finances to breakeven point could now be a year later than ...

 

Our Heroes

POURING rain failed to dampen the spirits of celebrations to honour the return of Henley’s Olympic and Paralympic rowers. Hundreds of ...

 

Sparkling boats light up the Thames

THOUSANDS of spectators lined the banks of the River Thames in Henley to watch the town’s third annual Illuminated Boat Parade. ...

 

Boat parade is ‘start of Christmas season’

THE Illuminated Boat Parade in Henley will take place next Saturday. Television presenter Edd China will judge the entries alongside ...

 

Thrilling three days with Olympians (and families)

OLYMPIC fever gripped the French fans as the Stade de France turned into a karaoke sing-along, the kayak cross made its Games debut in ...

 

Boats and crafts of bygone eras

THE 45th Thames Traditional Boat Festival takes place on the River Thames and Fawley Meadows next weekend. Celebrating British ...

 

New ceramic mug with river scenes to mark 185th year of royal regatta

A MUG has been created to mark the 185th year of Henley Royal Regatta. Ceramics company Emma Bridgewater worked with staff at the ...

 

Tree cleared

THE Hennerton backwater in Wargrave is open again after a fallen tree was cleared. The large willow had fallen about 300m downstream ...

 

River trip for members of Parkinson’s support group

ABOUT 32 people enjoyed a boat trip organised by the Henley branch of Parkinson’s UK. Members and carers were taken on Hobbs of ...

 

Slipway to re-open at last

THE pontoon at the end of the Friday Street slipway in Henley will be removed on August 14. Sorbon Estates, which owns the adjoining ...

 

I’m so proud of Thames launch after restoration

A MAN from Henley who bought a boat as a lockdown renovation project says he was “totally surprised” when it won two prizes. Rory Hunt,...

 

Crowds keep cool as boats take centre stage

THOUSANDS of people attended the Thames Traditional Boat Festival last weekend despite hot weather warnings. While spectators did ...

 

Students learning to row

PUPILS at the Piggott School in Wargrave have jumped at the chance to learn to row. Pupils in year 7 were invited to join weekly ...

 

New club president

A NEW president has been elected at Remenham Club. Guy Lewis replaces Jonathon (Jonty) Steel, who served for two decades until he ...

 

Appeal for volunteers

THE River & Rowing Museum in Henley is seeking more volunteers. The museum in Mill Meadows, which is a charity, was forced to close in ...

 

Defibrillator fitted at boating club thanks to jazz fans

A DEFIBRILLATOR has been installed at Wargrave Boating Club. The lifesaving device cost £2,040, including installation and maintenance,...