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Henley News 24/05/12
In today’s news View TV Henley went to the launch party of Regatta Radio 2012.
Parking will be free in Henley over the Jubilee weekend.
Plus the man accused of halting the University Boat Race has pleaded not guilty.
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Henley News 24/05/12
In today’s news View TV Henley went to the launch party of Regatta Radio 2012.
Parking will be free in Henley over the Jubilee weekend.
Plus the man accused of halting the University Boat Race has pleaded not guilty. -
More exclusive footage of Gary Connery’s Daredevil jump
See what it is like to jump alongside stuntman Gary Connery with this incredible footage
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Local Business in Henley – May 2012
This month we went to re-furbished women’s clothes shop Kaliko, newly opened gym Urban Fitness, chatted to the Town Centre Manager about plans to boost trade in the town during the Regatta and also went to the Business networking event at The Three Tuns.
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Henley News Special 23/05/12
In today’s news special View TV Henley went to see stuntman Gary Connery become the first man to land a wingsuit without a parachute.
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Hosepipe ban relaxed for gardening firms
Thames Water has relaxed its hosepipe ban for gardening businesses after record rainfall reduced the severity of drought conditions.
Landscaping, turf and gardening firms will be allowed to use hosepipes to water newly-laid turf and plants, for up to 28 days from planting.
However, the ban still applies for the rest of the firm’s 8.8million customers.
Thames was one of seven water suppliers to impose restrictions on its customers, on the 5th April.
Since then, two-and-a-half times the normal amount of rain fell last [...] -
Rugfest to rock Wallingford!
Wallingford’s summer music festival, Rugfest, is back for its fourth year this June.
The family friendly festival will be taking place at Hithercroft Sports Park on the evening of Friday 22nd June and all day on Saturday 23rd June.
The festival will include musical talent from across the country, activities for kids including zorb balls, Go Karts and a disco and local beverages and cuisine.
Confirmed acts at the festival include Kitten and the Hip, Dr Teeth, Vicars of Tiddley and Jackie D [...] -
Bank Card Stolen From Gym Locker
Thames Valley Police is appealing for information after a man’s bank cards were stolen and fraudulently used to withdraw money and purchase goods.
A 62-year-old man was at the LA Fitness gym in Newtown Road at 10.30am on 10th May, when he was called to the reception for a phone call, which claimed to be Lloyds TSB asking for his pin number.
The victim then checked his locker where he discovered his bag and bank cards were missing, along with a sapphire [...] -
Henley News 22/05/12
In today’s news bank cards and jewellery were stolen from a locker at LA Fitness.
Wallingford’s summer music festival, Rugfest, is back at the end of June.
Plus the hosepipe ban has been relaxed for gardening businesses -
Weather Improves For Wingsuit Flight
Due to the improvement in the weather, Henley based stuntman Gary Connery is now just days away from his attempt to set a new world record.
On Wednesday morning the ‘Bremont Wingman’ will be attempting the first wingsuit flight, landing without the aid of a parachute, in Henley.
The flight was scheduled to take place at the beginning of April, but was delayed due to bad weather. Whilst waiting for the weather to improve Gary has been in Italy practicing for the [...] -
Henley Brewer Takes Gold
Henley-on-Thames based Lovibonds Brewery took a Gold Medal in the Wood Aged Sour Beer category at the 2012 World Beer Cup in San Diego, earlier this month.
Considered by craft brewers to be the most prestigious beer competition, this year’s World Beer Cup attracted 3949 entries from 54 countries and was judged by 218 craft beer experts from 29 countries.
The competition is organised by the Colorado based Brewers Association and took place at their yearly Craft Brewers Conference.
Jeff Rosenmeier, a native [...] -
Route Marshals needed for Olympic Torch Relay
South Oxfordshire District Council is looking for members of the public to volunteer to act as route marshals on the morning that the Olympic Torch Relay passes through Henley.
The torch will arrive in Henley at 9am on Tuesday 10th July- and volunteers will need to be in place well in advance of the arrival.
Volunteers should be over 18 and will receive training in the run up to the event.
*Those who are younger than 18 but have volunteer experience will be [...] -
Henley News 21/05/12
In today’s news Gary Connery’s wingsuit landing is taking place this Wednesday.
Lovibonds Brewery got a gold medal at the World Beer Cup
Plus route marshals are needed for the Olympic Torch relay through Henley. -
Olympic Flame arrives in UK!
The Olympic flame is due to arrive in the UK this evening, ready for the start of the London 2012 torch relay.
London Mayor Boris Johnson, Footballer David Beckham, Princess Anne and Lord Coe, are flying from Athens, Greece with the flame and will arrive at Cornish airbase RNAS Culdrose, for a welcoming ceremony.
The 8,000 mile, 70-day torch relay around the UK begins tomorrow, in Land’s End. It will then travel through 1,019 cities, towns and villages- before being carried into [...] -
Chocolate Theatre Cafe is number one!!
The Chocolate Theatre has been voted number one out of 51 restaurants in Henley on Thames, on Trip Advisor, a travel website that assists customers in gathering travel information.
The Cafe opened last summer at the site of the old Henley Tea Rooms and is co-owned by Vivienne Connery and Master Chocolatier Roy Hastings.
Situated opposite the River Thames, the Chocolate Theatre Cafe serves over 25 different varieties of hot chocolate and homemade cakes and pastries.
In second place was Italian restaurant Villa [...] -
15 years’ imprisonment for Henley Burglars
Three burglars were imprisoned for over 15 years at Oxford Crown Court last Friday, after being convicted of conspiracy to burgle.
Luke James Haywood aged 26, from Tilehurst, was sentenced to six years imprisonment; Ashley Shepherd aged 24, from Caversham, was sentenced to five years imprisonment; and James Cox aged 22, also from Tilehurst, was sentenced to four and a half years imprisonment.
The convictions come as a result of Operation Milligan, which was set up in March 2011 and run by [...] -
Henley News 18/05/12
In today’s news three men have been sentenced for a series of burglaries in the Henley area.
The Chocolate Theatre Cafe has been voted number one restaurant in Henley on Trip Advisor.
Plus the Olympic Flame is due to arrive in the UK, from Greece, this evening. -
TCM Update
View TV Henley caught up with Town Centre Manager, Peter McConnell, this morning to find out what he has been up to and what he has coming up.
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Networking at Three Tuns
The Best of Henley and the Henley Partnership held their second monthly Business networking lunch at The Three Tun’s in Henley today, we went along to chat to Best of Henley’s Phil Chappell to find out more about it.
Look out for more info in this month’s Local Business programme. -
Boost for local museums after successful funding bid
Museums in Oxfordshire will receive more support following a successful bid by the county council’s Museums Service and partners to the Museum Development Fund.
As part of a national funding initiative the Arts Council England has granted £1.4million to be used to provide professional advice and support to help more than 300 museums across the South East.
The Museum Development Fund will provide professional advice to all museums, but will concentrate on supporting smaller museums to enable them to be more innovative [...] -
Henley News 17/05/12
In today’s news catch our monthly update with TCM Peter McConnell.
Find out about the Business networking lunch held at the Three Tuns.
Plus local museums to receive more support following successful funding bid. -
Website to boost tourism in Southern Oxfordshire
A new website has been launched to help boost tourism in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse, highlighting what the area has to offer, raising its profile as a key visitor destination both within the UK and internationally.
The website offers visitors information about the various towns and villages across the two districts, highlighting the rich history, things to do and see; where to stay and where to eat and drink.
www.southernoxfordshire.com, can be accessed via existing individual district tourism [...] -
Confiscation orders hit £6 million in Thames Valley
Thames Valley Police has confiscated more than £6 million from criminals under the Proceeds of Crime Act in the last financial year.
The Act gives the police powers to pursue people convicted of criminal offences, so that officers can confiscate the value or benefit of their crimes.
In the last financial year the Force made 198 successful confiscations through the courts, totalling £6,012,174.84
If you know anyone living from the proceeds of crime, please call the Thames Valley Police 24-hour non-emergency number 101.
If [...] -
Tri a Triathlon this May
Henley Sprint and Tri a Triathlon are back for a fourth year, at Shiplake College, on Sunday 27th May.
For the more advanced, the Sprint, consists of a 400 metre swim, a 28 kilometre cycle and a 5 kilometre run. For beginners the Tri a Triathlon consists of a 300 metre swim, a 14.5 kilometre cycle and 3.2 kilometre run.
Prizes will be awarded to first, second and third for both male and female.
This will mark the first of two events to [...] -
Henley News 16/05/12
In today’s news take part in the Henley Sprint or Tri a Triathlon this May.
Thames Valley Police have confiscated more than £6 million from criminals in the last year.
Plus a new website has been launched to boost tourism in South Oxfordshire.
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