Thatched cottage badly damaged in roof blaze

AN historic thatched cottage in Ewelme was badly damaged by a large fire on Sunday. Ten fire engines were called to Thatchings, a Grade II listed Tudor building in The Street at about 9.50am. The Street was closed and some other houses were without...

Competitive spirit at village show

ABOUT 500 people attended the 43rd annual Ewelme Village Show on Monday. Classic cars, a children’s entertainer, a scratch band, a raffle and a tea and cake stall were all on hand for guests to enjoy. Many sheltered under gazebos and others queued for...

Identify moths

A “MOTH breakfast” will be held at Ewelme Watercress Beds from 9am tomorrow (Saturday).Moth expert Marc Botham will talk about the scores of different species while visitors enjoy a bacon sandwich.

Request for pavement

RESIDENTS in Ewelme are calling for a new pavement to the village store. They are concerned about the “lack of safety” for pedestrians walking from Martyn’s Way to the village store in Parsons Lane. David Solomon, who chairs the parish council, told a...

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Residents protest against use of chemical weedkiller

Residents protest against use of chemical weedkiller

RESIDENTS in Goring are protesting against the use of a chemical weedkiller. The Goring Villagers Against Glyphosate group have been posting flyers through letterboxes against the use of glyphosate. It reads: “Hey! Not this Way!” and outlines...
Thousands defy downpour

Thousands defy downpour

DESPITE an ominous weather forecast and eventual downpour thousands of people flocked to the 134th Henley Farm and Country Show. The annual event, held at the Henley Showground on Saturday, comprised farming, livestock and machinery displays, classic...

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