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Secretary

02
Dec

Santa’s Sleigh 2025

Santa sets off at 6pm on Monday 8th December driving up St Mark’s Road, over to  Gainsborough and down St Andrews Road.

On Tuesday 9th Santa visits Shiplake.

On Wednesday 10th Santa starts in Wilson Avenue then visits Watermans before returning to the Reading Road and travelling to Marmion, Grange and Park Roads, returning via Harpsden Road to Niagara Road.

On Thursday 11th Santa starts at the bottom of Greys Road and makes his way  up to The Close. He then returns down Greys Hill before crossing to Deanfield Avenue and circling Ancastle Green.

Santa has a rest on Friday and Saturday.

Fully refreshed Santa is back on the road on Sunday 14th and starts in Blandy Road and Makins Road before Crossing to the King James Way area and returning to St Andrews Road as far as Green Lane.

On Monday 15th December Santa visits Mount View, Crisp Road and Luker Avenue.

On Tuesday 16th Santa drives up Peppard Lane visiting all the roads between Peppard Lane and St Andrews Road.

On Wednesday 17th Santa starts at the bottom of Valley Road visiting all the roads off it.

Thursday 18th December is Santa’s final day in Henley. He starts in Upton Close visiting Queen Street and Friday Street before heading to the centre of the town. He visits  West Street until he reaches his final destination in New Street..

I hope you will be able to give him a wave and make a donation to Henley Lions who use it to help local people and groups such as the Chiltern Centre, Bishopswood School Christmas party and Riverboat trips for the Memory cafe group to name a few. 

Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas and a happy and healthy 2026

Pam Phillips

Henley Lions

24
Oct

£1,000 for Helen & Douglas House Roof Repairs

At our October 2025 club meeting we presented a cheque for £1,000 to Helen & Douglas House Children’s Hospice as a contribution towards the repair of the roof of the Oxford based hospice.

10
Sep

Rivertime Outing for the Memory Cafe

This morning a group of members of the Henley Memory Cafe set off on a river trip on the Rivertime, a specially adapted craft based here in Henley. The outing was one of two this season that are being sponsored by Henley Lions Club. We’ve supported both the Memory Cafe and Bluebells over many years. Both organisations, which meet at the Christchurch Centre, help local dementia patients and their families.

10
Jul

Donation to Thames Valley Air Ambulance

During our July 2025 meeting we presented a cheque for £530 to the Thames Valley Air Ambulance which will provide for the purchase of a flight uniform and ear protection defenders for one member of their helicopter crew. Pictured are Steve Hatcheck of TVAA along with outgoing President Wendy Franklin and treasurer Robin Swift.

27
Dec

Santa’s Sleigh 2024

A huge thank you to everyone who turned out to welcome Santa on his sleigh and who contributed on the night and afterwards. Every penny collected will go to support local charities in and around Henley. Here’s the link to an excellent report in the Henley Herald: https://www.henleyherald.com/2024/12/23/santa-braved-the-weather-to-bring-festive-cheer/