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Street snooker trialled in Henley
15/08/13
A Henley youngster beat Team GB handball captain Bobby White when a new sport called "street snooker" was trialled in the town.
How new play area could look
05/01/18
THIS is how the new play area at Makins recreation ground in Henley could look. Two companies have been shortlisted to refurbish the facility near the new skate spark off Greys Road and install new equipment. The town council, which is responsible ...
Outdoor gym plan
05/06/17
AN outdoor gym is set to be installed at Makins recreation ground in Henley. The town council’s recreation and amenities committee voted to spend up to £10,000 on exercise equipment. If this proved popular, more equipment would be installed at ...
Recreation ground to get refreshments van
31/07/17
A MOBILE refreshments stand could operate at Makins recreation ground in Henley this summer. The town council is to advertise for potential vendors after agreeing the move on a trial basis from as soon as next month. Members of the recreation ...
Growing anger at 5G mast plan
20/01/25
ANGER is growing at plans to install a 5G mast in a recreation ground in Henley. Telecoms company EE is seeking planning permission for a 20m monopole in the corner of Makins recreation ground, off Greys Road. The mast is designed to support ...
Tricks and stunts at Henley's skate park
19/06/12
Youngsters enjoyed a skate jam at Makins recreation ground to raise awareness of their campaign for better facilities.
At last, new skate park is finished
03/08/17
HENLEY’S new £290,000 skate park has been completed. Mayor Kellie Hinton officially opened the “wheeled sports facility” at Makins recreation ground, off Greys Road, on Wednesday. The concrete skate park has sunken obstacles rather than ...
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