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Council Run Events for the Henley Community
Henley Town Council have asked that we share details of these exciting events:
Henley May Fayre – Monday 26th May 2025, 12–5pm, Market Place
This much-loved annual event is returning on the second Bank Holiday Monday in May. The May Fayre is a free, family-focused celebration in the centre of town, and we'd love to see as many local children involved as possible.
Particular activities for children include:
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Family Samba Drumming Workshop – 2pm at Henley Town Hall. A fun, high-energy session where children (and adults!) can try a wide range of percussion instruments, led by professional facilitators. No experience necessary and all equipment provided. A taster video is here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ewcxv-BwqU Places are free but limited – advance sign-up is required. https://form.jotform.com/251313692552051
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Fancy Dress Competition – 3pm
This year’s theme is Red, White and Blue – all are welcome to take part, and there is no need to register in advance. Just arrive in costume and join in.
Bug Hotel Design Competition
Henley Town Council are inviting everyone to get creative and help design Henley’s newest bug hotel! This initiative supports local biodiversity and environmental education. The winning design will be turned into a real bug hotel for our community spaces.
More details https://www.henleytowncouncil.gov.uk/town-news/calling-all-creative-minds-design-a-bug-hotel-inspired-by-henley/
Great Big Green Week – 8–16 June 2025
Henley will be taking part in this national campaign celebrating community action to tackle climate change and protect nature. The programme will include eco-activities, workshops, and green-themed competitions, many of which will be aimed at families and young people.
Greener Henley have organised Henley's Big Green Picnic on Sunday 15th June https://greenerhenley.org.uk/event/gbgw-2025-henleys-big-green-picnic/ and the Big Green Festival will take place on Saturday 7th June. More information here https://greenerhenley.org.uk/great-big-green-week/
Useful websites
We would like to draw your attention to two websites where you can find details about what's going on in Henley and the surrounding areas.
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Adventure playground at Mill Meadows - accessibility and inclusivity were a priority when re-designing the playground. Extra strapping for the swings for children with disabilities is stored at the Adventure Golf kiosk, as it can't be left out as it's a choking hazard.
Local churches
Please find below details of churches in the local area:
Holy Trinity C of E Church, Greys Hill, Henley RG9 1SE
https://www.holytrinityhenley.org.uk/ and https://www.trinityatfour.org.uk/
Reverend Duncan Carter and Reverend Sam Brewster
Tel: 01491 574822 (Duncan) or 07899 843461 (Sam)
St Mary’s Church, Hart Street, Henley RG9 2AU
Father Jeremy Tayler
Tel: 01491 577340
Email: office.hwr@btinternet.com
Christ Church Centre, 46 Reading Rd, Henley RG9 1AG
https://christchurchhenley.org.uk/
Minister Glyn Millington
Tel: 01491 577 733
Email: managers@christchurchhenley.org.uk or glyn.millington@gmail.com
Henley Baptist Church at d:two, 55-57 Market Place, Henley RG9 2AA
Tel: 01491 577 414
Email: info@dtwo.co.uk
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 31 Vicarage Road, Henley RG9 1HT
https://www.sacredhearthenley.co.uk/
Father Paul Fitzpatrick
Tel: 01491 573 258 or sh.henley@rcaob.org.uk
As a School we are partnered with Holy Trinity Church, which is a short 1 minute walk from our School. As such, we would like to draw your attention to two after-school clubs run by Holy Trinity Church that are open to all Henley families:
Holy Trinity Church After School Clubs
Monday: Reception, Year 1 and their parents, 3:20 - 4:45pm, Term Time
Free play, crafts, songs, snacks and a short bible story. A place for children to play and parents to rest and enjoy a piece of cake. Contact lucysbrewster@gmail.com
Thursday: Years 2 - 5, 5:00 - 6:00pm, Term Time
A chance to play games, have snacks, do crafts, look at the Bible and make friends. Contact peter.greenman@trinityatfour.org.uk
Road safety
It is never too early to start talking to your child about road safety. Parents and children need to be aware of the potential dangers they face as pedestrians. Oxfordshire Fire & Resue Service Road Safety Team have produced a guide called Footsteps to give you some ideas of how to begin to support your child in developing the decision-making skills that will help them become a pedestrian able to keep themselves safer when they eventually walk to school or a friend’s home independently.
Please click Footsteps guide to download the guide