Henley Standard

07/10/2025

The chairman of the Henley branch of the Royal British Legion has returned from touring serving British soldiers around the El Alamein battlefield.

Richard Pinches, 60, led 27 servicemen and women around the Egyptian site, which saw a landmark victory for the Allies in the Second World War.

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THE chairman of the Henley branch of the Royal British Legion has returned from touring serving British soldiers around the El Alamein battlefield. Richard Pinches, 60, led 27 servicemen and women around the Egyptian site, which saw a landmark victory...

06/10/2025

Actor Simon Williams has joined fellow stars of the stage and screen in a plea to save a theatre that is “fighting for its life”.

Sally Hughes, the owner of the Mill at Sonning, is crowdfunding £125,000 to give it a cash injection ahead of the busy winter period and is being supported by Dame Judi Dench, Debbie McGee and Brian Blessed.

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ACTOR Simon Williams has joined fellow stars of the stage and screen in a plea to save a theatre that is “fighting for its life”.Sally Hughes, the owner of the Mill at Sonning, is crowdfunding £125,000 to give it a cash injection ahead of the busy...

06/10/2025

CHILDREN’S author Julia Donaldson held a book signing in an independent book shop in Henley.

The creator of the Gruffalo and Room on the Broom was signing copies of her books at the Bell Bookshop to mark the release of her latest story, Paper Chase, which was published in September.

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CHILDREN’S author Julia Donaldson held a book signing in an independent book shop in Henley. The creator of the Gruffalo and Room on the Broom was signing copies of her books at the Bell Bookshop to mark the release of her latest story, Paper Chase,...

05/10/2025

A celebration was held at a church in Henley on Saturday to mark its silver anniversary.

More than 100 residents joined the party at Christ Church in Reading Road to meet past and present hirers, who showcased their groups, charities and classes.

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A CELEBRATION was held at a church in Henley on Saturday to mark its silver anniversary. More than 100 residents joined the party at Christ Church in Reading Road to meet past and present hirers, who showcased their groups, charities and classes....

05/10/2025

The gravedigger at the Henley Woodland Burial Ground has been recognised with a national award.

Jonny Yaxley, 56, was named “Gravedigger of the Year” for the second time at the Good Funeral Awards in September.

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THE gravedigger at the Henley Woodland Burial Ground has been recognised with a national award. Jonny Yaxley, 56, was named “Gravedigger of the Year” for the second time at the Good Funeral Awards in September. He was celebrated at an awards ceremony...

05/10/2025

Hundreds of people visited Henley Rugby Club for its annual Oktoberfest celebration on Saturday, September 20.

The event, which is one of the main fundraising activities held for the club throughout the year, raised almost £3,000 to spend on new projects around the club.

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HUNDREDS of people visited Henley Rugby Club for its annual Oktoberfest celebration on Saturday, September 20. The event, which is one of the main fundraising activities held for the club throughout the year, raised almost £3,000 to spend on new...

04/10/2025

A cider maker from Stoke Row said he has seen a “bumper crop” of more flavourful apples because of the recent heatwaves.

James Pearce runs Kicking Goat Cider which will benefit from an abundance of fruit from this year’s harvest.

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A CIDER maker from Stoke Row said he has seen a “bumper crop” of more flavourful apples because of the recent heatwaves. James Pearce runs Kicking Goat Cider which will benefit from an abundance of fruit from this year’s harvest. He said they will...

04/10/2025

AN in-home care service in Henley forced police to reopen an investigation after it uncovered CCTV footage of a man suspected of damaging its front door.

Staff at Henley Care were locked out of their offices in Greys Road on the morning of Thursday, July 30.

They arrived at work at 8.30am to find that the building’s lock had been filled with glue so it could not be opened with a key.

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AN in-home care service in Henley forced police to reopen an investigation after it uncovered CCTV footage of a man suspected of damaging its front door. Staff at Henley Care were locked out of their offices in Greys Road on the morning of...

03/10/2025

Sam Jonkers, who runs the Henley Refugee Support Facebook group and volunteers with refugee charity Care4Calais, calls for kindness and compassion amid the current political climate.

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AS I walked through Market Place last week I was struck by how beautiful Henley looked in the autumn sunshine, with the summer’s bunting and Union flags still fluttering. I’m proud of my home town and usually love to see the flags fly but I was...

03/10/2025

Henley has been awarded gold at the Thames and Chilterns in Bloom Awards.

It marked a triumphant return to the annual contest after taking a six-year break.

Goring was also recognised by the Royal Horticultural Society, winning its 10th gold in a row and was named top in the “small town” category.

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HENLEY has been awarded gold at the Thames and Chilterns in Bloom Awards. It marked a triumphant return to the annual contest after taking a six-year break. Goring was also recognised by the Royal Horticultural Society, winning its 10th gold in a row...

25/09/2025

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22/09/2025

The sermon during this year’s Henley civic service reflected on the place of biblical values in public life.

Held at St Mary’s Church in Hart Street on Sunday, Father Jeremy Tayler questioned the slogan “Keep religion out of politics.”

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THE sermon during this year’s Henley civic service reflected on the place of biblical values in public life. Held at St Mary’s Church in Hart Street on Sunday, Father Jeremy Tayler questioned the slogan “Keep religion out of politics.” It was attended...