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Dry, frosty month
07/02/22
THE emergence of some spring flowers reminds us that the longer and warmer days are to come. After a month with 19 air frosts (not quite a record), this must be good news. Strangely, because of some quite mild days at the beginning and end of ...
Big draw
11/11/21
ARTIST Ian Murphy spent a day with sixth form art students at Shiplake College. He started by addressing the school assembly and showcased one of his giant masterpieces before visiting the art department. Keli Thomas, head of art, said: “Ian ...
Remembrance display
14/11/22
“This poppy display at Shiplake College was made by pupils and staff with the the art department,” says Adam Johnston, marketing and communications officer
Regatta returns...
18/04/22
A REGATTA will return this summer after a two-year absence. The Wargrave and Shiplake Regatta, which is 155 years old this year, will take place on Friday and Saturday, August 5 and 6. It has not been held for the last two years due to the ...
Players wanted
SHIPLAKE Bowls Club will be opening its doors to visitors from Friday, April 22. The village club, who has a full fixture this list this year, are keen to attract new members. Anyone wishing to join should visit the Memorial Avenue club ...
Bowling green opens
THE green at Shiplake Village Bowling Club will be open to visitors from next Friday (April 22). If you would like to try the game, visit the club in Memorial Avenue, Shiplake, on any Friday from 5.45pm. For more information, call ...
Field to be turned into ‘car park with giant blocks of flats’
07/03/22
DETAILED plans for a large complex of “extra care” flats and cottages for the elderly near Shiplake have been approved. Planning permission for the development on land east of Reading Road on the southern edge of the village was ...
College meet
03/10/22
A DRINKS party for the community around Shiplake College will take place on October 17. It will be hosted by headmaster Tyrone Howe inside the Great Hall from 7.30pm to 9pm and is open to neighbours of the college and other ...
Badgers Walk, Lower Shiplake jubilee celebrations
13/06/22
RESIDENTS of Badgers Walk, Lower Shiplake, held a street party on Friday in the best of the jubilee weekend weather. This was supported by Johnny’s Disco with some of the children singing to the tunes selected by them.
Open day
23/05/22
SHIPLAKE Bowls Club will be holding an open day for prospective new members on Saturday, May 28 from 10am to 4pm. Refreshment will be provided at the Memorial Avenue green where anyone wishing to have a go at the sport ...
Plans for 55 homes rejected
23/01/23
PLANS for 55 homes on the site of the former Wyevale garden centre near Shiplake have been rejected. Beechcroft Developments bought the 1.84 hectare site off the A4155 Reading-Henley road in 2021 with outline planning ...
Award for pump firm
07/10/21
HENLEY pump manufacturer Stuart Turner has been named manufacturer of the year at the Pump Industry Awards. The awards, which are organised by the British Pump Manufacturers’ Association, were presented at a ceremony ...
Students honoured
17/05/21
SHIPLAKE College has received international recognition for its efforts to help the environment. The school’s eco-committee received a bronze medal award as part of the Eco Schools initiative and hopes to achieve a ...
Developer promises openness
18/01/21
A DEVELOPER has promised to give Shiplake residents the first glimpse of plans which they fear could increase flooding in the village. Taylor Wimpey says it will share its drainage strategy for Thames Farm, where ...
Mansfield’s rinks’ huge win helps Shiplake retain cup
18/08/14
SHIPLAKE retained this year’s Plomer Cup after gaining a comfortable victory at WATLINGTON on Tuesday of last week. Shiplake won on all the rinks as they eased to a 142-56 victory. The hosts can still finish as ...
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