Henley Standard

Blue plaque unveiled at home of ‘Spitfire girl’

A BLUE plaque has been unveiled in Benson to commemorate the life of one of the “Spitfire Girls” of the Second World War. Freydis Sharland was a pilot for the Air Transport Auxiliary and flew planes between factories and airfields as part of the war...

Woman back in saddle a year after riding accident

A WOMAN from Checkendon who suffered a horse-riding accident a year ago finished third in an event at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. Amanda Stewart cracked three vertebrae in her back, broke three ribs and punctured a lung when she was thrown from her...

Stonemasons restore crumbling tombs in churchyard

FOUR tombs are being repaired in the graveyard at St Mary’s Church in Henley. Stonemasons from Cliveden Conservation have been dismantling the tombs, removing the rusted ironwork and rebuilding the brick core. The tombs will be carefully rebuilt using...

Squirrels and deer are eating my trees farmer tells minister

A FARMER from Christmas Common says his trees are under attack by grey squirrels and wild deer. Andrew Ingram, of Greenfield Farm, was speaking at a meeting with nature minister Rebecca Pow about farming and nature recovery. Mr Ingram, who took over...

Hanging baskets put up in the sunshine

THE hanging baskets that will decorate Henley this summer went up on Monday when the sun was shining. Residents and businesses have bought a total of 241 baskets from Henley in Bloom, which is supported by the Henley Standard’s Buy a Basket campaign....