Tel: 01491 576982
Fax: 01491 571660
email: enquiries@henleytowncouncil.gov.uk
The Thames and Chiltern Judges will be visiting Henley-on-Thames on the morning of the 14th to judge the town's entry into this year's competition. For further information contact: Judith Smith tel: 01491 576982
The closing date for this year's entries has now passed. Judging will take place on the following dates:
Front Garden - Monday 13 July 2009
Back Garden - Saturday 18 July 2009 - 09:30am and 1:00pm
Winners will be presented with prizes (kindly sponsored by Southern Plant and Tool Hire) at an award ceremony evening on the 10 September 2009.
The Mayor officially opened the new childrens playground at Mill Meadows on 16 June 2009. The playground was constructed with donations and sponsorship monies received from the Department for Children Schools and Families; Invesco Perpetual and Henley Royal Regatta. The playground equipment was supplied and constructed by Timberplay.
Four Continental Markets will be held in the Market Place, Henley-on-Thames during 2009. The last market to be held in 2009 will be the Continental and Old French Market on Friday 9 to Sunday 11 October.
Calling all businesses and organisations within the town. Hanging baskets for the summer and winter can now be order. Click here to download the form.
Henley Town Councillors awarded two Town Medals at the Annual Town Meeting held on 23 April and these were presented by the Mayor to Mrs Mary Aldred and Mr Peter Holloway. These Medals are awarded to people who have fundamentally contributed to the sustainable well-being of the Town and its residents. Click here to view photographs of Mrs Aldred and Mr Holloway receiving their awards.
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.
| Date | Time | Meeting Place |
| Sat, 11 July | 10:00am | To be advised |
| Thur, 23 July | 10:00am | To be advised |
| Sat, 8 Aug | 10:00am | To be advised |
| Thur, 3 Sept | 10:00am | Bulb planting |
| Wed, 9 Sept | 10:00am | Bulb planting |
At the 2008 Britain in Bloom Awards presentation (organised by the Royal Horticultural Society), Henley was awarded a Silver Gilt in the Thames and Chilterns Regional Urban Communities, Towns and Cities category. The judges found that the wide variety of people, organisations and businesses involved and their support was quite exceptional. In particularly, the formal gardens and floral displays were a 'treat to behold' and the sustainability and environmental sections could not be faulted. Henley just missed the Gold by a whisker!
In other categories, Henley picked up an award for the Best Community Involvement and a Highly Commended Certificate went to Valley Road School in the Best Schools Project. In addition, the Deputy Mayor, Councillor Mrs E Hodgkin picked up a special award for her individual commitment and dedication to the Britian in Bloom Scheme.
The triple planters in the Market Place look magnificent, the flowering baskets are truly amazing and the perfume from the flowers is quite heady, the Phillimore Fountain is vastly improved from an area that was hidden away to one which people now notice and take interest in; the newly christened "Henley Standard" boat on the Reading Road roundabout has been freshened up and great enthusiasm has been shown from the Lions in creating the "Wishing Well" garden.
Valley Road School entry in the Mark Mattock Challenge Cup meant a lot of hard work for staff and pupils alike. Their caretaker, Dave Thatcher, led their bid to do well and their wildlife pond is an inspiration. 2008 was also wonderful to see their new "Welcome to Valley Road School" garden and we will hear in September as to whether they have been successful. These pupils were very proud of their school and this shone through when the Judges visited in July.
Henley in Bloom 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 is focusing our minds. Please contact the Town Hall if you would like to be involved.
Main sponsorships so far in 2009 has been from Toad Hall Garden Centre, Pier24, Hotel du Vin, Henley Standard, Southern Plant and Tool Hire,
A Manning UK Ltd and Mr C Hemsley All these organisation have been heavily involved in kindly helping us create an environment to be proud of.
For more information about becoming a sponsor in 2009 contact the Mayor, Mrs E Hodgkin or Judith Smith on 01491 576982 or by emailing: enquiries@henleytowncouncil.gov.uk
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