2010 Forthcoming Events

Election of a Parish Councillor, South Ward - 11 February 2010

The following persons have been nominated for the election of a Henley Parish Councillor:

Mrs Pauline Buckett, Vicarage Road - Henley Residents Group

Mr Will Hamilton, Greys Road - The Conservative Party Candidate

Mr Richard West, Tanners Lane, Chalkhouse Green - Liberal Democrat

Events to Raise Monies for the Mayor's Charities:

Charles 'Berti' Bertioli Staying Alive Foundation and Henley Youth Centre

20 February 10:30, Market Place - The Mayor's Grand 'Flipping' Pancake Race

Teams to consist of six runners. The races will be relays consisting of six 50m laps. All children must be supervised by an adult. Entrants can wear fancy dress. Cost to enter is £5/person. Entrants must bring their own frying pans (9" diameter), pancakes will be supplied. Come and enjoy pancakes to be cooked by famous local chef Paul Clerehugh. Click here for further information and entry form or contact Nicci Taylor: 01491 576982 n.taylor@henleytowncouncil.gov.uk

20 February - 19:30, Town Hall - The Mayor's Quiz

If you would like to enter a team contact Nicci Taylor at: 01491 576982 or

n.taylor@henleytowncouncil.gov.uk. Tickets £10 including fish and chip supper.

2010 Events

The Mayor's Choir Festival - 30 January

The Mayor's Choir Festival held in St Mary's Church raised £1866.50 for one of the Mayor's chosen charities the Charles 'Berti' Bertioli Staying Alive Foundation. The event was attended by hundreds of people to hear a 150-strong choir that included children from the junior choir at All Saint's Church, Peppard who all sang some of the Mayor's favourite choral music. There were two soloists baritone David Cooke who sang 'Libera Me' and Callum Chamberlain, a young treble who sang 'Pie Jesu'.

Calendar of Events for 2010

To view a list of some of the events in and around Henley click here. For further information contact: Carole Robb on 01491 576982

2009 Events

Silver Gilt for Henley in 2009 Britain in Bloom Competition

On the 28 September, the Mayor Councillor Mrs E Hodgkin attended the Thames and Chilterns Awards Ceremony held in Newbury and Henley was presented with a Silver Gilt award for the third year running. Unfortunately, Henley was not awarded the overall regional winner in this category, this award went to Amersham. In addition, the town won the regional category for the 'Overall Cleanest and Pristine Entry.'

Winter Hanging Baskets

Why not brighten up your shop or business premises this autumn and winter with our fantastic winter hanging baskets available now at a cost of £57.50 incl VAT. Click here to download an order form.

Gardening Buddies

Gardening Buddies has been formed to assist with our Park Services staff in keeping flower beds weed free. Why not come and join us - an hour here and there makes an enormous difference. Contact: Judith Smith on 01491 630077 for more information.

Henley in Bloom

2009 Henley in Bloom

The past year has been one of consolidation. The Henley in Bloom/Civic Pride Sub Committee have strengthened all the initiatives that they undertook during 2007/08. Gardening Buddies has captured the imagination of residents in enabling them to be "hands on" when it comes to making the town look cared for. We have gained the sponsorship of Hotel du Vin, Henley who have donated shirts for us to wear when we are out and about.

We are once again challenged financially but will not be deterred. It is felt that it is even more important now than ever to keep the town looking good for not only visitors but residents. After winning the Silver Gilt in last year's Thames and Chilterns Regional Competition and the comments made by the judges regarding weeds in the town we have been relentless in our pressure on the County Council to discharge their duty to the town. At the present time we have not succeeded, but have engaged the local press to help us achieve our goal.

For the first time in the autumn we ran, in conjunction with Henley Allotment Association, a "Gardeners Question Time" at the River Rowing Museum. This was highly successful with a guest speaker and a panel of "experts" and was a very enjoyable evening. Another "Gardeners Question Time" was held on the in November.

Once again this year we ran a Plant Swap/Sale and made money for both ourselves and the Allotment Association. The HIT Litter Campaign is now an annual feature with many clubs and organisations cleaning up the town and this year we were assisted by the Henley Scouts. Also, the "Cleanest School Competition" was won this year by Valley Road School and they were presented with a golden litter picker!

The support we receive from local businesses and organisations is invaluable. We are also now receiving some financial support from South Oxfordshire District Council.

Henley in Bloom/Civic Pride Sub Committee meets throughout the year - we do not have time off! We are always looking for projects and at the moment Station Park and a Garden with disabled access are focusing our minds. Please contact the Town Hall if you would like to be involved.