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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. -
‘Horses, Hats and Henley’
The Power of 3 partners Maria Hastings and Lori Weber are holding an event – ‘Horses, Hats and Henley’ at the Chocolate Theatre Cafe on Friday 1st June to help with preparations for special events.
Maria is a personal stylist and colour expert and Lori is a communication skill expert, and the two, along with 7 others will give specialist talks including make-up and hair advice.
Catwalks will showcase special occasion fashion from top Henley names including Sullivan’s Mens Outfitters, Gorgeous and [...] -
Money recovered through fraud investigations
Benefit Fraud Investigators working for South Oxfordshire District Council have helped to recover just under £374,000 in fraudulent overpayments in the last year.
The work has also helped to prevent more than £554,000 of potential future fraudulent payments from taking place.
Between 1st April 2011 and 31st March 2012 action was successfully taken against 112 people across Southern Oxfordshire who were found to have claimed money they were not entitled to. An increase from the previous year when action was taken against [...] -
Mercedes stolen in Burglary
Thames Valley Police are appealing for witnesses after a property in Deanfield Avenue, Henley was burgled. The property was burgled sometime between half past three on Friday afternoon and half past nine Saturday morning.
The offenders gained entry by forcing a rear patio door and carried out an untidy search. House and car keys were taken, and the owners White Mercedes C220 Estate car was stolen.
The vehicle has since been found in Burghfield Common, Reading.
If you have any information call the [...] -
Henley News 15/05/12
In today’s news find out about the ‘Horses, Hats and Henley’ event to be held at The Chocolate Theatre Cafe.
Police are appealing for witnesses after a property in Henley was burgled.
Plus Benefit Fraud Investigators in South Oxfordshire have recovered just under £374,000 in the past year. -
Visiting Henley – April/May 2012
Trish from the tourist information area in the town Hall shows us the Kenton Theatre, the Henley Bridge and finally back to the town hall for a litte chat about each site.
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New Mayor for Henley
View TV Henley went to the Town Hall this morning, along with invited guests and members of the public, for the annual Mayor Making Ceremony.
Councillor Elizabeth Hodgkin, previously the deputy Mayor was elected as Mayor of Henley on Thames, following a majority vote, taking over from previous Mayor Councillor Pamela Phillips.
Another majority vote in favour saw, retired teacher, Councillor Stefan Gawrysiak elected as deputy Mayor.
Speeches of thanks and acceptance were given, and robes and chains were exchanged.
Pam Phillips handed over [...] -
Domestic Abuse Campaign
A campaign to raise awareness of domestic abuse is being launched by Thames Valley Police today, in partnership with Domestic Abuse Co-ordinators and Crimestoppers.
The aim of the campaign is to increase awareness and promote early intervention.
Reports of domestic abuse incidents average around 32,000 a year. Statistics show an increase in reporting around March, June, July and August. It has also been estimated that domestic abuse in the Thames Valley costs the public £200 million a year.
A dedicated website speakouttoday.co.uk and [...] -
GBH outside Catherine Wheel
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses after a man was injured in Henley in the early hours of Sunday morning.
An officer on patrol in the town came across a large gathering at the Catherine Wheel at 12.35am, and discovered a 22-year-old man with a cut to his head.
The victim was taken to the Royal Berkshire Hospital and discharged a few hours later.
Officers at the scene arrested two men aged 25 and 24 on suspicion of GBH. They remain in [...] -
Henley News 14/05/12
In today’s news Liz Hodgkin has taken over from Pam Phillips today, as Mayor of Henley.
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was injured in Henley on Sunday morning.
Plus Thames Valley Police are launching a campaign today to raise awareness of domestic abuse. -
What’s on in Henley – May 2012
This month View TV went to Henleys Regal Picture House to get the lowdown from Iain Boulton on all things cinematic. We found out what films are opening at the Picture House in the next few weeks.
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‘The Voice’ at Magoos
Last night View TV Henley went to Magoos, in Hart Street, where former contestant from BBC’s The Voice, John James Newman, was performing.
John James impressed the coaches on the show with his version of Pack Up and Don’t Worry, Be Happy and joined Team Danny.
However, he went out in the battle rounds after going up against fellow team member David Julien.
We went to chat to him to find out more.
You can catch John James performing at Magoos every second Thursday [...]
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