News 2014

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THE LIVING ADVENT CALENDAR IS BACK FOR 2015, PROMISING TO RAISE MORE MONEY FOR MORE CHARITIES THAN EVER BEFORE!

Whilst the iconic summer festivities are on the horizon in Henley with the Regatta site taking shape, preparations for this year’s Henley Living Advent Calendar are also very much underway, and this year the Big Society and Towns Alive award winner is hoping to help raise more money for more charities than ever before.

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A BIG THANKS

With the festive period now having to an end, it has been confirmed that the 4^th Henley Living Advent Calendar has raised over £3,300.00 for this year’s supported charities Camp Mohawk, Chiltern Centre, Headway Thames Valley, Regatta for the Disabled and Riverside Counselling.

“I would like to thank everyone involved in this year’s event, for their time, effort, sponsorship and spirit” said Richard Rodway, Chair of the Henley Living Advent Calendar Trust.

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WE'VE BEEN INCLUDED IN THE GUARDIAN'S 10 OF THE BEST UK CHRISTMAS ATTRACTIONS!

We're delighted to have received further national recognition with the Guardian including us in their feature on '10 of the best UK Christmas Attractions'. Building on the Awards received in 2013, including one of David Cameron's Big Society Awards, we are very proud to hear of how well received and thought of the event is, both in Henley on Thames and beyond. With performance times being extended to 30 minutes this year, we hope that even more of an event and occasion will be made of each night, and prompt more people to come from outside Henley into the town to soak up the festive atmosphere, as well as bringing together the Henley community.

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THE BIG 'SWITCH-ON AND SHOP'!

On 21^st November 2014, the Living Advent started early this year, providing a taster of what's to come at Henley's new 'switch-on and shop' event. Mike Read, Anna Williamson and the Mayor counted down the switching on this years festive illuminations and opened proceedings, and then we were treated to performances from two of last year's Living Advent acts 'No Direction HoT Boys' and 'Anne & The Doughboys'. With Lawlor's the Bakers (partner on 16^th December) and Hotel du Vin (host venue on 8^th December) having stalls close by, and with the snow machine adding to the atmosphere, it was a great night and start of what is to come.

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THE COUNTDOWN TO THE LIVING ADVENT IS VERY MUCH ON!

With only 10 weeks to go until the start of this year’s Henley Living Advent Calendar, preparations as one might expect are at a very advanced stage. The 24 venues have been in place for some time and Richard Rodway, Chair of the Henley Living Advent Calendar Trust, commented that he was delighted that some new venues were involved this year in the form of Henley Hawks Rugby Club, Henley Cricket Club and the Bandstand at Mill Meadows, whilst being very grateful for the continued and enthusiastic support or some familiar venues to the event....

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LOCAL YOUNG FILMMAKERS HAVE A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE THEIR WORK ON THE BIG SCREEN

We are on the lookout for the best winter-themed mini-films made by talented local youngsters in this exciting new competition, open to anyone under the age of 25 who lives, works or studies in Oxon, Bucks or Berks....

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