Monday, 06 October 2025

Spectacular and imaginative production of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake

VARNA International’s delightful version of Swan Lake came to the Hexagon under the artistic direction of Daniela Dimova with Peter ...

 

Regatta raiser

A DISCO and bingo night will be held at Woodclyffe Hall on March 8 to raise funds for the Wargrave & Shiplake Regatta. There will be ...

 

The (Un)Masked Singer

A SINGER from Henley was “gutted” to leave an ITV talent competition. Dressed as “Tattoo” Carol Decker performed on The Masked Singer ...

 

Diana Ross to open Henley Festival

DIANA ROSS will be among the headline acts at this year’s Henley Festival. The American singer and actress will perform on the ...

 

Arts grant

COMMUNITY groups involved in the creative arts will be able to apply for grant funding of up to £5,000. Applications to South ...

 

Royal reception for Rewind stars

THOUSANDS of Eighties pop fans filled Temple Island Meadows at the weekend for the 15th Rewind South festival. Twenty-two acts ...

 

Dancers who like to keep fit (and have cake) say it is better than joining gym

MORE than 50 people attended a tea dance in Benson. Guests danced a variety of styles including swing, modern jive and tango at the ...

 

Fitness class

A FITNESS class will be held in a church in Sonning Common. Smile with Joe will take place at Christ the King in Sedgewell Road on ...

 

Morris dancers in ‘end of term bash’

A DECADES-long tradition is coming Henley next week when four Morris dancing teams will meet up in Market Place. Known as OBJ’s “end ...

 

Cheerleader off to US after two title wins

A PUPIL at Robert Piggott Junior School in Wargrave has won her second national cheerleading title this year. Olivia Marshall, eight, ...

 

Gold fever at festival ball

MORE than 350 people attended the Wargrave Festival Golden Ticket ball. Guests wore glittery suit jackets and gold dresses and some of ...

 

Pupils dress up for centenary celebration

A HENLEY school celebrated its centenary with a party. Rupert House School in Bell Street invited pupils and staff to wear costumes ...

 

Talent show at school fair

MORE than 150 people attended Shiplake Primary School’s summer fair. Pupils performed for parents and carers in a talent show in a ...

 

Record-breaking show is jazz-tastic

WARGRAVE Festival has lived up to its theme of “gold fever” with a series of glittering events. The biennial festival, which is ...

 

School dancers finish in top eight at national competition final

PUPILS from Valley Road Primary School in Henley competed in the finals of a national dance competition. A group of 35 boys and girls ...

 

Morris dancers surprise Henley residents

TWO groups of Morris dancers visited Henley. Taeppa’s Tump, a women’s side from Maidenhead, and Borderline Morris, a mixed team from ...

 

Cycling and dancing at festival weekend

WARGRAVE Bike Festival and Family Sports Day will take place tomorrow (Saturday). The event is one of 42 taking place as part of the ...

 

Girl, eight, in cheerleading team that wins national title

A PUPIL at Robert Piggott Junior School in Wargrave has won a national cheerleading competition. Olivia Marshall, eight, was part of ...

 

Dance classes

DANCE classes for women are being held at Sonning Common village hall every Monday. Participants will learn modern routines and a ...

 

Feelgood festival with nostalgic party vibe

A LADY Gaga tribute act will perform at a new summer wellbeing festival. The line-up for the Hlth is Wlth festival, which will be held ...