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ACORN MUSIC THEATRE COMPANY
Founded by Robina Dallmeyer and Gail Rosier, Acorn is a remarkable company of actors, musicians and acrobats. All of Acorn’s productions are devised entirely by the company, including on-stage music. For details contact Gail Rosier: email gailrosier@hotmail.com (01491) 575096 or Lucie Henwood on 01491 571692. www.acornmusictheatrecompany.com
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AFC HENLEY
AFC Henley (FA Community Charter) Mini Soccer Centre in
association with Reading Football Club for boys and girls U6 -
U10s. Saturdays 10.00 - 11.30 at Tesco sports ground, Henley.
The club fields 14 teams from U9s to U18s in competitive
leagues. Enquiries Peter Headington on 01491 574372. www.afchenley.com
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ALISON-JAYNE SCHOOL OF DANCE
ISTD Ballet, Tap, Modern and Jazz classes held at Christ Church
Centre, Henley-on-Thames (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and
Thursdays) and Sonning Common School (Fridays). All ages
welcome - from age 3 to adult! For further information and
free introductory class, please ring Alison-Jayne Simmons on
0118 979 0683.
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ALL SAINTS CHURCH, PEPPARD - JUNIOR CHOIR
Children aged 7 to 18 are welcome to join this group. We
practice on alternate Fridays between 7 - 8.00 pm. We follow
the ‘Voice for Life’ training scheme and learn a wide variety of
music to sing at various Sunday services, R.S.C.M. Choir
Festivals and also at weddings. Please contact Rebecca Bell for
more information on 0118 972 2967.
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CHIMES – Children’s Singing Group
Chimes is a singing group for children from Year 2-6 which
meets from 6.00-7.00 pm at Holy Trinity Church on Wednesdays.
We have lots of fun and games and above all singing for
pleasure. Contact: Jenny Griffin 01491 579865.
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CRICKET FOR BOYS AND GIRLS
Henley Cricket Club offers coaching for children aged 7-17 on
Saturday and Sunday mornings from May to August. Fixtures
are arranged with local clubs' junior teams in the Berkshire
Junior League.
For details of membership please contact Henley Cricket Club's
Development Officer, David Cumming on
davgincharlie@cumming1466.fsnet.co.uk www.henleycricketclub.co.uk
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THE EYOT CENTRE
This popular club is based on the Wargrave Road in
Henley. Its main activities are canoeing and dragon boat
racing. The Youth Section (14-18 years) meets on Tuesday
evenings 7pm - 9pm throughout the year. The Junior Section
(9-13 years) meets on Wednesday evenings, May
to September (term-time) 6pm - 8pm.
Membership details are available from Pete Holloway on
0118 948 2447. All new kids welcome!!
www.eyot.org.uk (canoeing)
www.henleydragons.com (dragon boat racing)
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GIRLGUIDING CHILTERN
We offer Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Senior Section to girls
over 5 years old. We also welcome girls and women over 14
who would like to be leaders. Whether you want to play games,
make things, learn a skill or camp, come and have fun and
surprise yourself.
Contact Gill Chappell on 01491 577032 or email: ga60@btinternet.com
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HENLEY CHILDREN’S THEATRE GROUP
This group was started by Flavia Pickworth and is today run by
her granddaughter Muffin Hurst. The group meets every
Saturday morning for children aged 3 1/2 -16 years in four classes
blending singing, acting and dancing. There are no auditions,
enthusiasm is the main ingredient.
For information contact Muffin Hurst on 01491 614882.. www.henleychildrenstheatre.co.uk
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HENLEY HOCKEY CLUB
The junior section consists of U12, U14 and U16 teams.
Training and practice for everyone from 6 - 16 years, from
absolute beginner to county representative takes place every
Sunday morning at the outdoor Sports Centre on the Reading
Road 10.30 am - 12.00 noon. There is also an adult section on
Saturdays.
Contact: Dan Herbert on
01491 414332 www.henleyhockeyclub.co.uk
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HENLEY JUDO CLUB
This club meets on Tuesday at Trinity Hall in Harpsden Road.
Times: Under 10’s: 6-7 pm, 10-16 Years: 7 - 8 pm,
Seniors: 8 - 9 pm.
For information contact Andy Webb on 0118 961 6899.
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HENLEY LEISURE CENTRE
We are situated along Gillotts Lane, next to Gillotts School.
The centre was refurbished during 2007 and is due to open in Feb 2008. Our facilities will
include a 25m x 10m swimming pool, two squash courts, a
health and fitness suite, dance studio, beauty therapy, sauna
and steam room and a sports hall which can be used for
badminton, football, cricket, basketball, volleyball, skating
and birthday parties. We also have a crèche and a café.
Tel: 01491 577909. www.soll-leisure.co.uk
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HENLEY LIFE GUARD CLUB
The Henley Life Guard Club provides safety cover for water
based activities such as raft races and regattas. The minimum
age for membership is 14 and you need to hold the RLSS
Bronze Medallion. The club is active on Saturdays and Sundays
during the Summer plus special event days. It is based at Eyot
Boat Club in Wargrave Road.
Please contact Mary Aldred for details 01491 573562.
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HENLEY ROWING CLUB
The club welcomes girls and boys from 12 years upwards.
Contact H.R.C. Boathouse for details on 01491 573943
www.henleyrowingclub.org
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HENLEY RUGBY CLUB
The Henley Rugby Club runs 2 junior sections for ages
6 years - 12 years (Minis) and 13 years - 17 years (Juniors).
Coaching is held on Sunday mornings with qualified coaches at
all age levels. There is also a Colts team for ages 17+. The club has formed a youth academy iin 2007/8 for those boys who do not play rugby regularly at school to develop players into senior sides.
For more information, contact Martin Leach on 01491 571847 or 07763388319. www.henleyrugbyclub.org.uk
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HENLEY SATURDAY MUSIC CENTRE
The centre provides structured ensemble groups for all orchestral
instruments leading up to the Henley Youth Chamber Orchestra.
In addition, the Centre’s highly qualified staff run ‘Early Years
Music’ classes (ages 3 - 10) throughout the week.
Contact 0871 277 4403 or vcel@aol.com or eurekafoundation.org
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HENLEY SEA CADETS
Meet at TS Guardian, Wargrave Road, Monday and Friday
7.30 - 9.30. For boys and girls aged 10-18 years.
Contact Commanding Officer Lieutenant Andy Searles on
01491 571159 for more details. www.henleyseacadets.org
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1ST HENLEY SCOUT GROUP
The group meet on Friday evenings at
the Scout HQ in Greys Road. Activities
include camping, climbing, canoeing and
swimming. New members aged 10-13
years are always welcome as are new
leaders! Contact Jeremy Brett on 01491 572645
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HENLEY SOCCER SCHOOL
“Practice makes the player” Qualified F. A. coaches organise
Saturday morning mini-soccer for boys and girls for the age
groups 4 - 9 at the Henley Rugby Club on the Tigerturf &
5 - 12 years in the School holidays. Sponsored by Sonning
Common Garage. For more information please contact
Andy Dell on 07973 816989 or email andydell1804@aol.com
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HENLEY SWIMMING CLUB
Life-Saving Section Junior and Senior courses for children aged
13 years and upwards are run by the Henley Swimming Club’s
Life-Saving Section at the Indoor Sports Centre.
For information please contact Rex Kilby on 0118 947 6122.
Competition Section A small friendly competition club.
The club offers a teaching and developmental programme
for children from 4 years up to 19 years of age.
Contact Ray Gallagher on 0118 947 5599. ray.gallagher1@btinternet.com
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HENLEY SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING CLUB
The group meets on Thursday evenings and takes swimmers
from 9 years upwards.
For details please contact Karen Bennett (Chief Coach) on
0118 972 4507.
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HENLEY TENNIS CLUB
Saturday morning coaching and summer holiday and summer
evening sessions operate for children from 5 - 16 years.
For further information contact Eric Davies on 01491 572230..
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HENLEY YOUTH CENTRE
Deanfield Avenue
The Henley Youth Centre, as well as being an activity base for
young people, is also a meeting place where young people can
seek advice on a range of issues if they wish to do so.
For further details call Steve Curran on 01491 410836 or email henley.youth@oxfordshire.gov.uk
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HOPS
Henley Outdoor Play Scheme is for
6-12 year olds. Held at Trinity School
in the first full week of the summer
holidays, HOPS aims to provide a safe
environment for children to play, mix and
have a taste of new pastimes and hobbies. HOPS
is put together and run by a team of committed volunteers who
give their time and talents free to the community. More
volunteers are needed. Contact: Fiona Print on 01491 577986.
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ID:ENTITY
An ecumenical Christian youth group for 14-16 year olds.
Meeting on Sundays 6.30-8.30pm, Christ Church Centre.
Involves food, discussion, videos & games.
Contact Kath Lonsdale@aol.com or 01491 574196
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JAMBORAY
Children's Activity Centre. Jamboray is a brand new concept in indoor activities for children aged between 0 and 10, whilst ensuring that the grown ups are not forgotten! It offers 6 exciting zones, including a state of the art play structure, dressing up, arts and crafts and new activities every day. www.jamboray.co.uk or call 01491 411114 .
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JEANNINE GREVILLE’S DANCE ACADEMIES
The Jeannine Greville Dance Academies and Theatre College
has been established for nearly 50 years and hold children’s
dance classes every Saturday morning at Gillotts School, for
girls and boys aged from 21/2 to 18 years, in Ballet, Tap and
Jazz. Jeannine Greville is a registered Teacher of the Royal
Academy of Dance and trains pupils for Grade and Vocational
(Professional) Exams, with outstanding results. Free Trial Lesson
offered, call for a prospectus. 01491 572000. . www.jgdance.co.uk
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JULIE ROSE BALLET SCHOOL
Classes for pre-school to grade 6 RAD ballet at Shiplake
Memorial Hall every weekday. Ex-professional Royal Ballet
dancer. Contact Julie on 0118 948 3430
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LE CLUB FRANCAIS
Fun French designed to stimulate children's natural enthusiasm for language and communication through songs, actions and games. Contact Sarah Nall 01189 721094
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KINDERMUSIK
Fun music and movement classes for children aged 0-5 years.
Carefully researched and designed to develop every aspect of a
growing child, with exclusive At Home materials to give you
more Kindermusik moments all week long! At the Friends
Meeting House, Henley on Thames or The Baptist Centre,
Caversham. For your free trial session please call
0118 947 7546 or music@intuneteaching.co.uk
Website: www.intuneteaching.co.uk
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KUMON MATHS AND ENGLISH
Maths and English tuition for stugglers, geniuses and all those
in between, aged 5+. Henley: Mon and/or Tues.
Contact Jan Ball on 0118 954 3580 for an information pack.
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MINDLAB
Learning through play. We teach verbal and thinking skills,
social and emotional intelligence and problem solving through
innovative, world board games. These new skills are applied to
all aspects of life and school whilst having great fun!
For details of classes call 01491 579278.
www.mindlabeurope.com
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NAPPY WEARERS
Nappy Wearers is a toddlers play group run by volunteers. There
is large and varied play equipment. Ages are welcome from
babies to pre-school children. Sessions are usually every Tuesday
and Friday between 9.15 am – 12.00 pm in the Kempster Hall,
Christ Church Centre. Come early to get a space!!
Contact Jill Hall on 01491 572842 for information or email jillhall123@aol.com
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PILOTS
A Christian based non-uniformed organisation for both boys
and girls. Meetings takes place at the Christ Church Centre
Wednesday 5.00 pm to 6.30 pm for 5-8 year olds, and on
Friday 6-7.30pm for 9-11 year olds.
For details contact:Kath Lonsdale@aol.com or 01491 574196
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ROCK SOLID
A lively ecumenical Christian youth group open to all
11-14 year olds. Meetings on Fridays, 7.30-9.30, Kempster Hall,
Christ Church Centre. Pool, table tennis, games, cooking,
drama, art and lots more!
Contact Kath Lonsdale@aol.com or 01491 574196
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ROTHERFIELD UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB
We run training facilities and local league teams matches for
boys and girls aged Under 5 - Under 18 years. Training at
various localities in the area with our own pitches in
Rotherfield Peppard. Children of all ages welcome.
For further information please contact the Secretary,
Andrew Tidswell on 0118 972 2295. www.rotherfieldfc.co.uk
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ST JOHN’S, KIDMORE END CHURCH CHOIR
We are a friendly and enthusiastic choir who welcome
members of all ages. Meets 7.30pm on Fridays in the church.
Contact: Jenny MacGregor on 0118 947 2855 or email bramble2@gotadsl.co.uk
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ST MARY’S CHURCH CHOIR
Choir The Choir sings a wide variety of music at the Sunday
services in St Mary’s, and also at Weddings. They practice on
Thursdays at 7.30-8.45 pm. Children 6 years and older are
welcome.
Bellringers Practise every Monday from 7.30 – 9pm in
St Mary’s. Bell ringing every Sunday morning. The bellringers
also organise outings and other events during the year. For
ages 15 upward.
For further information contact the Rector Martyn Griffiths
on 01491 577340 or email office.hwr@lineone.net
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1ST SONNING COMMON CUB SCOUTS
Cubs meet on Tuesday evenings at the Sonning Common Scout
and Guide HQ for one and a half hours of fun, friendship and
self-development. We are in need of additional Leaders and
helpers. Please contact Penny Cottrell on 0118 972 4282 for
further information.
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SPRINGBOX GYMNASTIC CLUB
The club was established 17 years ago and runs at Gillotts School
gym on Friday evenings at 5.30 - 6.30 pm, 6.30 - 7.30 pm and
7.30 - 8.30 pm. The classes are for boys and girls from age 4
upwards learning gymnastics in a friendly atmosphere.
For information, contact Caroline Hughes on 07910 210219.
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SQUASH CLUB
Henley junior Squash Club, held at Gillotts Sports Centre, offers after school, group and individual
coaching children aged 6 and upwards with two local coaches. For information contact Richard Little - richardlittle@quintessa.org or phone 0118 947 1187
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STAGEWORKS
A friendly and secure environment. Encouragements in all
areas of performing arts: dance (modern, tap, jazz), singing,
voice coaching, drama & technical theatre. Experienced
qualified teachers. Regular personal assessment. Based in
Henley and Benson. Contact: Jane Taylor on 01628 898038.
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SWIMMING IN SONNING COMMON
The indoor heated trainer pool in Sonning Common Primary
School is open at various times for lessons. During term time
half-hour classes (not just for those connected with the school)
are taken by qualified instructors, including Parent and Child
classes for babies of 6 months and overchildren’s classes and adults classes. Contact Julie Barnett on 0118 972 2507
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TEDDIES MUSIC GROUP
Singing and dancing for pre-school
children - bring your teddy! Half hour
sessions held on Mondays and Thursdays
at 10.30 & 11.30am (including school
holidays) at the Dayspring Christian Centre where people matter, Henley Baptist Church (in,
Market Place), Henley. No need to book just turn up.
For further details contact: Sarah Birch on 0118 940 4184
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THAMES VALLEY GYMNASTICS CLUB
Thames Valley Gymnastics Club aims to provide progressive and
enjoyable gymnastics for all its 200 members. The club caters for
both boy’s and girl’s gymnastics at Birdwood Court, Sonning
Common. For younger children, the gymnasium is open during
the day for play gym. It also offers facilities for birthday parties.
Ballet and singing classes also available.
For further details contact Su Newton, Club Manager,
on 0118 972 4401.
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TRINITY TRAINER POOL
This is a shallow, warm pool ideal for young children to enjoy
and to develop water confidence. With a brand new pool
(2004), we are used by local schools, nurseries and playgroups.
It is available to hire for private use. The pool is open to the
public on Sunday afternoons between 2.00 - 4.00 pm.
For further information and bookings contact Simone Jay on
01491 413058.
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TUMBLE TOTS
Tumble tots is the UK’s leading pre-school physical play scheme.
Each Tumble Tots session combines fun, excitement and
challenge in a safe and caring environment.
For information on classes in Henley and surrounding areas, call
Alison on 01494 880063 or email alisonjones@tumbletots.com
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UPPER THAMES ROWING CLUB
Upper Thames Rowing Club has a membership of around 200
split between men, women, juniors, seniors, novices and
veterans. The club has a highly successful junior membership
from which we hope the next generation of top quality rowers
will come. The existing junior squad (11+ years) has members
from many of the local schools and row at various times
depending upon ability. The beginners section row on
Saturday afternoons.
For further details visit www.utrc.org.uk or call the club
01491 575745 or call William Hoodless on 07810 635488
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HENLEY SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB
Times: Monday 18.00 to 19.00 and 19.30 to 21.00
Wednesday 18.00 to 19.00 and 19.30 to 21.00
Price is £3.00 upto 16yrs
£3.50 over 16 yrs
Come along and try it - first lesson free. For more info contact: Neil Andrews 01189 723913 or 07726952138
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