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Don’t let yourself or your pets be dogged by stress

LINDA SEREN from Different Dogs will be celebrating her 10th Christmas this year in our lovely town of Henley and wishes everyone much peace and joy for the holidays. Specialising in canine communication and behaviour, she founded her business on...

Henley nursery voted among top 20 in South East

DID you know that Henley has a “top 20” nursery? The nursery at St Mary’s Preparatory School is long-established and set in the heart of Henley. Earlier this year, we were voted a “Top 20 Nursery in the South East” by the parent reviewers of www....

First renovation project that’s equipped with state of art technology

SIGNAL ELM has been completely transformed from a shabby Seventies house in desperate need of repair and modernisation, into a state-of-the-art family home. It is the first renovation project to be completed by Dan and Fiona Hayter from Frieth, who...

Survey shows renters want to be near work

BUY-TO-LET specialist Landbay has carried out research into whether aspiring homeowners would accept a longer commute to work in order to get on the property ladder. More than 2,000 private renters across the UK were surveyed on the matter. The...

Škoda’s latest venture is a tale of two engines

THIS is a tale of two engines — one petrol, one diesel — and how in their own way they remain significant in today’s rapidly changing world of cars. It might be that in years to come both of these forms of fuel will be seriously on the back foot. The...

‘Copy these EU driving laws’

BREXIT should not stop Parliament from copying sensible traffic laws already in place on the continent, according to driving experts. ...

Award-winner wants to make itself useful

IT seems to me that as motorists we are so often preoccupied with the style, design and gadgetry on new cars that we forget an ...

Former post office is now a four-bedroom family home

THERE are lots of new homes popping up in and around Henley, and this makes the old ones stand out even more. A new home is ...

Let us give your body a helping hand

FOR many people it’s only a matter of time before we injure ourselves in one way or another. Here at Henley Chiropractic Centre we ...

Try pilates and experience its many benefits for yourself

PILATES ABC Henley would be delighted to meet you at a free taster group matwork session so you can experience the benefits of pilates ...

Independent prep schools are starting a new bus service for students

BROCKHURST and Marlston House preparatory schools are located near Hermitage and are delighted to announce a new bus service to ...

Spring courses will tackle architecture and music

THE Henley branch of the Workers’ Educational Association has announced its series of spring term lectures. “Italy Comes to England” ...

Come and join us at next open morning

SET in 35 acres, Queen Anne’s School in Caversham is an independent boarding and day school for girls between the ages of 11 and 18. ...

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Two-thirds of sellers are unfazed by Brexit

SEVEN out of 10 people looking to sell their home say they are undeterred by the continuing uncertainty over Brexit, according to ...

Get more out of your winter greenhouse

AUTUMN and winter are not the best seasons for growing fresh vegetables and herbs, but there are some that do well despite the cold ...

SUV was ideal way to see Brittany

THERE is a part of France that will remain forever British whatever the end of the month of October brings for us all. Having just ...

This Audi’s set to take any road in its stride

TWO decades on from its debut, a new and much-refined Audi A6 allroad that has been built to a “technologically sophisticated formula” ...

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Village’s oil portrait of war hero restored while on loan

A FRAMED oil portrait of Sir Arthur “Bomber” Harris which once hung at Goring village hall has been restored by its new custodians. The painting was permanently loaned to the ... [more]

Wreath class

A CHRISTMAS wreath- making session will be held at St Mary’s Church in Wargrave on December 5. Participants are invited to enjoy a glass of wine and canapés from 7.30pm. Tickets ... [more]

War veteran becomes councillor at age 94

A SECOND World War veteran has become a Wargrave parish councillor. John Fryer, 94, of Walled Garden, is believed to be the only surviving villager who served during the war. He ... [more]

Leaf clearing

HELPERS are needed to take part in the annual autumn leaf collection at St Mary’s Church in Wargrave on Saturday, November 30. Work will start at 9am and people are asked to bring ... [more]