Publication: Henley Standard

First Reported May 21 2012 - Updated May 21 2012 - 1 Documents

Exciting showcase for contemporary artists

HUNDREDS of art enthusiasts turned out for the opening of this year’s Artspace.More than 80 local, national and international artists are exhibiting sculpture, paintings, ceramics, glass and jewellery at the Barn Galleries in Aston.Gallery owner Bridget ... [ Published May 21 2012 by Henley Standard ]

Entities: Artspace, Sue Ryder, Baroness Ryder of Warsaw, John Steinbeck, Damien Hirst, Hostile Environment

First Reported May 21 2012 - Updated May 21 2012 - 1 Documents

Hayley Mills

Come and sing with society

PANGBOURNE Choral Society is staging its second “come and sing” concert. Anyone interested may come for one rehearsal immediately before the concert and join the choir for the evening performance.Rehearsal for guest choristers will begin at 4pm on June ... [ Published May 21 2012 by Henley Standard ]

Entities: Belinda Lang, Hayley Mills, Lavender

First Reported May 21 2012 - Updated May 21 2012 - 1 Documents

Exhibition of rare gift books

JONKERS Rare Books are to hold an exhibition of illustrated gift books from the Golden Age of Book Illustration (1905-1930).The exhibition shows 75 limited editions containing some of the most cherished and sought-after illustrations of the 20th century ... [ Published May 21 2012 by Henley Standard ]

Entities: Illustrator, Edmund Dulac, Arthur Rackham, Aubrey Beardsley, 20th century

First Reported May 21 2012 - Updated May 21 2012 - 1 Documents

Christopher Dodd

Outsider who brought glory to British rowing

WHEN Bob Janousek arrived in England in 1969, the national rowing scene was a non-entity.Seven years later, he had set the pulse for decades of Great Britain’s dominance in the water.The Czechoslovakian coach, who had led his national eight to bronze ... [ Published May 21 2012 by Henley Standard ]

Entities: Christopher Dodd, London Olympics 2012, United Kingdom

First Reported May 21 2012 - Updated May 21 2012 - 1 Documents

Celebrate the diamond jubilee at Basildon Park

BASILDON PARK is hosting a series of jubilee celebrations for all ages, taking place throughout the week.The South Pavilion — formerly Lady Iliffe’s private drawing room — has been transformed into a light-filled and elegant tea room with views over beautiful ... [ Published May 21 2012 by Henley Standard ]

Entities: Admission, Tea Party

First Reported May 21 2012 - Updated May 21 2012 - 1 Documents

Royal Opera House

Professor in reality TV opera showdown

A MATHS professor who has reached the final of a TV competition to find the best amateur conductor says his love of music began at Gillotts School in Henley.Marcus du Sautoy, who grew up in the town, is taking part in the BBC reality show Maestro At The ... [ Published May 21 2012 by Henley Standard ]

Entities: Royal Opera House, Josie Lawrence, Marcus du Sautoy, Trevor Nelson, Craig Revel Horwood

First Reported May 21 2012 - Updated May 21 2012 - 1 Documents

Decades of drama

WOODCOTE Amateur Dramatic Society will perform Diamond Jubilee 2012 at the village hall. The light-hearted revue will feature highlights of the past 60 years using popular music and dance. The shows are today (Friday) and tomorrow at 7.30pm. For tickets ... [ Published May 21 2012 by Henley Standard ]

First Reported May 21 2012 - Updated May 21 2012 - 1 Documents

Drama festival magic moment as Bombs are crowning glory

THE Henley Drama Festival was held last week at the Kenton Theatre.The Henley Players were the overall winners with their production The Train Out Of Cloon in the 41st annual event. It was also judged the best original play.The five-day festival, the ... [ Published May 21 2012 by Henley Standard ]

Entities: Brakspear, Adjudicator, Lavender, Jenny Shepherd

First Reported May 21 2012 - Updated May 21 2012 - 1 Documents

Hero of acoustic roots

AS one half of the top duo Show of Hands, Phil Beer is one of the most popular ambassadors for acoustic roots music — and he will be appearing at Nettlebed Folk Club this Monday.A dazzling instrumentalist, he is perhaps best known as a top-flight fiddler ... [ Published May 21 2012 by Henley Standard ]

Entities: Phil Beer, Johnny Coppin, Jez Lowe, Paul Downes

First Reported May 21 2012 - Updated May 21 2012 - 1 Documents

Appeal for light riders

CYCLISTS are needed to help an arts project to celebrate the Olympics Games.Around 50 riders will part-power the LED lighting for the 16m centrepiece of the Tree of Light show to be staged in Stonor on July 21.Volunteers will need to be capable of cycling ... [ Published May 21 2012 by Henley Standard ]

Entities: Environment

First Reported May 21 2012 - Updated May 21 2012 - 1 Documents

Tribute act will provide Knights In White Satin

TWO musicians from Henley will be turning back the clock at the Kenton Theatre next weekend.Susie Filsom, 49, of Greys Road, and Mike Cousins, 48, of Upton Close, are set to perform in Blue Onyx, the UK’s only Moody Blues tribute act.The band became famous ... [ Published May 21 2012 by Henley Standard ]

Entities: Mike Pinder, Ray Thomas, Flautist, Keyboardist, Rotary International

First Reported May 14 2012 - Updated May 14 2012 - 2 Documents

School views body, mind and spirit at the heart of education

THE work of Ralph Vaughan Williams, one of England’s best-loved composers takes centre stage at the next Henley Choral Society concert - Songs of Celebration - at 7.30pm on Saturday June 16th at St Mary’s Parish Church, Henley.Five Mystical Songs is a ... [ Published May 14 2012 by Henley Standard ]

Entities: Education, Vaughan Williams, Armstrong Gibbs, Clive Dytor

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Art teacher Jewel Simpson said the children took inspiration from Austrian artist Gustav Klimt’s famous 1909 work Tree Of Life. "The sculpted prayer tree is now proudly displayed in the school entrance hall" she added

Pupils' art project inspired by Klimt [Henley Standard - Apr 19 2012]

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Outsider who brought glory to British rowing [ Published May 21 2012 by Henley Standard ]
Exciting showcase for contemporary artists [ Published May 21 2012 by Henley Standard ]
Exhibition of rare gift books [ Published May 21 2012 by Henley Standard ]
Celebrate the diamond jubilee at Basildon Park [ Published May 21 2012 by Henley Standard ]
Come and sing with society [ Published May 21 2012 by Henley Standard ]
Professor in reality TV opera showdown [ Published May 21 2012 by Henley Standard ]
Drama festival magic moment as Bombs are crowni... [ Published May 21 2012 by Henley Standard ]
Decades of drama [ Published May 21 2012 by Henley Standard ]
Hero of acoustic roots [ Published May 21 2012 by Henley Standard ]
Appeal for light riders [ Published May 21 2012 by Henley Standard ]
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