Henley Standard

26/01/2025

The director of the River & Rowing Museum in Henley says getting its finances to breakeven point could now be a year later than planned.

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THE director of the River & Rowing Museum in Henley says getting its finances to breakeven point could now be a year later than planned. Steve O’Connor had hoped to achieve this by March 2027 but operating costs are to increase due to changes made by...

26/01/2025

When Norman Daniells turned 80 he knew just the thing to do to celebrate it.

He signed up to complete a “wing walk” in aid of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, for which he has been fundraising for 50 years.

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WHEN Norman Daniells turned 80 he knew just the thing to do to celebrate it. He signed up to complete a “wing walk” in aid of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, for which he has been fundraising for 50 years. Norman, whose birthday was on...

26/01/2025

A woman from Stoke Row has her own craft chocolate brand based around sustainability.

Joy Skipper created JOYOUS a year ago, which focuses on the concept of bean-to-bar and her products are made in small batches in her home in Main Street.

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A WOMAN from Stoke Row has her own craft chocolate brand based around sustainability. Joy Skipper created JOYOUS a year ago, which focuses on the concept of bean-to-bar and her products are made in small batches in her home in Main Street. Ms Skipper...

25/01/2025

A boy who was fighting for his life after a cycling accident in France is awake and has returned to the UK after spending more than two weeks in a coma.

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A BOY who was fighting for his life after a cycling accident in France is awake and has returned to the UK after spending more than two weeks in a coma, writes Hollie Busby. Ayaan Butt, 14, from Wargrave, suffered multiple serious injuries after in an...

25/01/2025

A woman from Henley has received a lifetime achievement award for her work in amateur dramatics.

Julie Huntington, who lives in Fair Mile, is chairwoman of the Henley Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society (HAODS).

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A WOMAN from Henley has received a lifetime achievement award for her work in amateur dramatics. Julie Huntington, who lives in Fair Mile, is chairwoman of the Henley Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society (HAODS).She received the award from the...

24/01/2025

An Indian restaurant in Henley has re-opened after being shut by a writ of possession.

Asiana Spice in Reading Road was closed on Monday following a visit by Just, a debt collection agency, due to an unpaid bill.

Mahtab Uddin, a director of Asiana Spice, previously told the Henley Standard that the bill had been a “misunderstanding”, which has now been resolved.

A full piece will appear in next Friday's Henley Standard.

24/01/2025

Diana Ross will be among the headline acts at this year’s Henley Festival.

The American singer and actress will perform on the floating stage for the opening night, Wednesday, July 9.

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DIANA ROSS will be among the headline acts at this year’s Henley Festival. The American singer and actress will perform on the floating stage for the opening night, Wednesday, July 9. The other headliners are pop rock band McFly, pop singer Rick...

24/01/2025

The former chairman of Henley Royal Regatta was turned into a “sailor” when he competed for the first time on ITV’s Dancing on Ice.

Sir Steve Redgrave and his professional partner Vicky Ogden were awarded a total of 17.5 points on their debut on Sunday night.

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THE former chairman of Henley Royal Regatta was turned into a “sailor” when he competed for the first time on ITV’s Dancing on Ice. Sir Steve Redgrave and his professional partner Vicky Ogden were awarded a total of 17.5 points on their debut on...

24/01/2025

A singer from Henley was “gutted” to leave an ITV talent competition.

Dressed as “Tattoo” Carol Decker performed on The Masked Singer on Saturday night where she sang Human by the Killers in the fourth episode of the show.

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A SINGER from Henley was “gutted” to leave an ITV talent competition. Dressed as “Tattoo” Carol Decker performed on The Masked Singer on Saturday night where she sang Human by the Killers in the fourth episode of the show. The T’Pau frontwoman faced...

24/01/2025

A girl has launched a petition to re-open a public footbridge in Henley.

Claudia Fennell, nine, of Wargrave Road, wants the rotting Marsh Lock horsebridge to be repaired after it was shut by the Environment Agency in May 2022 following complaints about its condition.

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A GIRL has launched a petition to re-open a public footbridge in Henley. Claudia Fennell, nine, of Wargrave Road, wants the rotting Marsh Lock horsebridge to be repaired after it was shut by the Environment Agency in May 2022 following complaints...

24/01/2025

DIANA ROSS will be among the headline acts at this year’s Henley Festival.
The American singer and actress will perform on the floating stage for the opening night, Wednesday, July 9.
The other headliners are pop rock band McFly, pop singer Rick Astley, classical and pop singer Matteo Bocelli, jazz pianist and singer Jamie Cullum and Hacienda Classical, an orchestral clubbing project.
The festival will take place on the Henley riverbank from the Wednesday until Sunday, July 13 and tickets will go on sale on Thursday, February 6.
Ross, 80, who is a double lifetime achievement winner, will be accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra.
She will sing her biggest hits including I’m Coming Out, Stop! In the Name of Love, Upside Down and Ain’t no Mountain High Enough.
Saxophonist Ellie Sax, who performed on the floating stage last year, will perform at The Festival Club, Pure Heaven.
The club will also see shows from radio and DJ host Jo Whiley for the Festival Anthems set and Yolanda Brown, a saxophonist and composer who will perform her tribute set “Bob Marley Songbook”.
On the Sunday night, Matteo Bocelli will perform as part of his European 2025 tour Summer Nights followed by Jamie Cullum, whose album Twentysomething became the fastest-selling jazz album in UK history.
Matteo Bocelli, who was born and grew up in Italy, said he was “delighted” to be performing at the festival.
He said: “I love coming to the UK. People here know how to have a good time and it’s always a very warm welcome.
“Let’s just hope the British weather is kind.”
Other acts will include Irish actor and comedian Ed Byrne, stand-up Ivo Graham, political comedian and satirist Matt Forde and stand-up, actor and poet, Rob Auton who will perform at the Paradiso.
Also taking to the stage will be Wonder 45, a London-based soul ensemble, four-piece rock, swing and soul band The Dominos, singer and pianist Luisa Santiago, who draws on her roots in latin music, Datura Roots Collective, Andrez Cluz, The R***e, Tor Hills, No Limit Street Band and Kavalla in the Bedouin Tent.
Jazz acts in the Paradiso will be Northern Irish singer Megan McConnell, Europe swing band Natty Congeroo & the Flames of Rhythm and six-piece band Jazz & The Tonics.
The festival will continue to support Rise, their charity which supports up and coming contemporary artists. The Rise stage will support a collection of new talent throughout the week.
Jo Bausor, chief executive of the Henley Festival said: “It’s an honour to be continuing our Rise programme into yet another year, supporting young and emerging artists by offering paid opportunities to perform exhibit or complete work placements.
“It’s at the core fo everything we do as a festival and there is no greater privilege than helping these incredible young artists and students kickstart their careers in roles across the cultural spectrum.”
At the festival grounds, there will be artwork in the galleries and sculpture garden and there will be “Play Date” events to cater for families as well as pop-up bars and restaurants.
Cabaret acts will also perform at the Salon Quarter Stage which was introduced last year.
The week will conclude with a fireworks display on the Sunday night exclusively designed by pyrotechnic professionals at Titanium Fireworks.

23/01/2025

Former Olympic rower Sarah Winckless is set to become the first woman to umpire the Men’s Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race on its traditional Tideway course.

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FORMER Olympic rower Sarah Winckless is set to become the first woman to umpire the Men’s Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race on its traditional Tideway course. Winckless, 51, who is a member of Henley Rowing Club, will officiate the world-famous race in...

23/01/2025

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23/01/2025

Eighty pupils from Rupert House took part in the Young Voices concert at the 02 Arena in London on Monday.

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EIGHTY pupils from Rupert House took part in the Young Voices concert at the 02 Arena in London on Monday. Children from Year 4, 5 and 6 joined more than 8,000 other pupils from primary schools across the UK to form part of the “largest children’s...

23/01/2025

Henley MP Freddie van Mierlo has criticised the delay to the rebuilding of the Royal Berkshire Hospital.

Wes Streeting, the Health Secretary, announced on Monday that work to relocate and rebuild the Reading hospital would not begin until 2037 at the earliest.

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HENLEY MP Freddie van Mierlo has criticised the delay to the rebuilding of the Royal Berkshire Hospital. Wes Streeting, the Health Secretary, announced on Monday that work to relocate and rebuild the Reading hospital would not begin until 2037 at the...

23/01/2025

23/01/2025

An Indian restaurant in Henley has been shut after a writ of possession was stuck to the front door.

Asiana Spice in Reading Road was closed on Monday at 2.30pm following a visit by Just, a debt collection agency from Nottingham.

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AN Indian restaurant in Henley has been shut after a writ of possession was stuck to the front door. Asiana Spice in Reading Road was closed on Monday at 2.30pm following a visit by Just, a debt collection agency from Nottingham. Four notices were...

23/01/2025

A charity tea dance has been postponed due to problems with the heating system at Henley town hall.

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A CHARITY tea dance has been postponed due to problems with the heating system at Henley town hall. The event which was to be held in aid of Guide Dogs for the Blind was set to take place on Sunday, February 2 but will now be held on Sunday, April 13....