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Berkshire Family History Society
29/01/24
THE Reading branch of the Berkshire Family History Society met via Zoom on yesterday with a presentation about the notorious Henry Smith by Sue Paul. Smith (1668-1710) worked for the East India Company and was sacked on a number of occasions for ...
Christmas music for all the family
27/11/23
BISHOP’S Court Farm in Dorchester is to host three events with a Christmas theme next month. The Snug Sessions involve talented jazz musicians who play live in a barn with state-of-the-art sound and lighting and a grand piano. On Sunday, ...
24/06/24
THE Reading branch of Berkshire Family History Society will meet at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 280 Meadway, Tilehurst RG30 4PE on Thursday, June 27 at 7.45pm (doors open at 7.15pm). Laurie Page will give a ...
25/09/23
THE Reading branch of the Berkshire Family History Society will meet via Zoom on Thursday, September 28 at 7.45pm when we will have a presentation entitled “A grandmother’s legacy: serendipity follows me on my journey”. ...
Royals attend Benson ceremony
02/10/14
Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Prince Michael of Kent visited RAF Benson for the disbanding of 78 Squadron.
Countess visits air medics' Benson base
14/05/15
The Countess of Wessex visited RAF Benson to see the Thames Valley Air Ambulance's upgraded base.
Families flock to Henley May fair
08/05/15
More than 1,000 people attended this year's May fair on Mill Meadows in Henley.
26/02/24
THE Reading branch of Berkshire Family History Society will meet online on Thursday, February 29. We will have a presentation by Captain Graham Bandy, of Living Military History, on “Getting to know your army ancestors ...
New skate park is busy during free summer holiday fun day for families
16/08/17
RESIDENTS of the Gainsborough estate in Henley enjoyed a family fun day. The fourth annual event, held in Makins recreation ground on Thursday last week, included a bouncy castle and soft play area for younger ...
Parents forced into overdrafts to cope with rising costs
18/12/17
NEARLY a quarter of parents in the South East of England use their overdraft facility in an average month, it has emerged. Following the recent increase in the Bank of England’s base rate, research by credit ...
Museum award bid
23/06/17
THE River & Rowing Museum in Henley has been shortlisted for an award. It is the second year running that it has reached the last 10 nominees for the Family Friendly Museum Award. The winners are chosen by ...
Sisters in surprise reunion
27/12/18
TWO sisters who were born in Henley but now live more than 5,000 miles apart were reunited for Christmas. Diana Gonzalez, 63, who lives in Mexico, flew back to Britain to surprise Pamela Hardman and other ...
I played cricket with the Queen
08/05/12
We meet Derek Chivers, a Sonning Common man who as a child lived at Buckingham Palace, and was a playmate to the Queen.
Thousands flock to Queen's Henley visit
26/06/12
Enormous crowds gathered for the Queen's visit to Henley on Monday afternoon.
CARTER, Ronald Frederick Walter
15/04/25
CARTER, Ronald Frederick Walter Sadly passed away at Moorlands Rest Home on 29/3/2025. Ron will be deeply missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service will be held at St. Andrews Church on ...
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