Henley on Thames - House deals ‘rising’: "House deals ‘rising’
THE housing market is improving, according to a Henley chartered surveying company.
Alchemy says more people are asking its advice about preparing their properties for sale next year.
The company offers advice on choosing an estate agent and supports the agent in sales and negotiation and manages the legal side of deals. Managing director Barbara Richardson said many agents had a “good summer”.
Mrs Richardson is chairwoman of the Henley partnership’s commerical group and runs the Integrity Network, a professional business forum, from Alchemy’s office.
For more information, visit www.alchemy.co.uk"
Monday, 14 September 2009
Famous Henley on Thames People
Henley-on-Thames - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "British engineer Ross Brawn best known for his role as the technical director of the Scuderia Ferrari f1 team and current owner of the Brawn GP F1 team.
The Freeman family of Fawley Court: Several generations of Freemans lived at Fawley Court on the outskirts of Henley from 1684 to 1852. They contributed significantly to the development of Henley and the surrounding area as well as more generally to architecture and the study of antiquities (John (Cooke) Freeman and Sambrooke Freeman), and veterinary science and equitation (Strickland Freeman).
Humphrey Gainsborough, brother of the artist Thomas Gainsborough, was a pastor and inventor who lived in Henley. A blue plaque marks his house, 'The Manse'.
Musician Liam Gallagher of Oasis and his wife Nicole Appleton of All Saints have a second home in Henley-on-Thames.
Musician George Harrison lived at Friar Park, Henley-on-Thames from the 1970s until his death in 2001.
Politician Boris Johnson was the Member of Parliament until he resigned after being elected Mayor of London. A by-election elected Conservative John Howell to be the next MP of Henley.
Politician William Lenthall was born in Henley-on-Thames. He was Speaker of the House of Commons between 1629 and 1640.
Author George Orwell spent some of his formative years in Henley-on-Thames and the nearby village of Shiplake.
Broadcaster Phillip Schofield lives in Henley with his wife and two daughters.
Singer Dusty Springfield has a gravesite and marker in the grounds of a church in Henley-on-Thames. Her ashes were scattered in Henley and in Ireland at the Cliffs of Moher. Every year, fans of Dusty Springfield gather in Henley to celebrate 'Dusty Day' on the closest Sunday to her birthday (16 April)
Harry Stott, joint winner of I'd Do Anything and star of TV show Roman Mysteries.
[edit] Twinning"
Jonathan Blain Business Thought Leader, Keynote Speaker and Consultant / Mentor to CEO's and other Senior Executives and international best selling author see www.jonathanblain.com
The Freeman family of Fawley Court: Several generations of Freemans lived at Fawley Court on the outskirts of Henley from 1684 to 1852. They contributed significantly to the development of Henley and the surrounding area as well as more generally to architecture and the study of antiquities (John (Cooke) Freeman and Sambrooke Freeman), and veterinary science and equitation (Strickland Freeman).
Humphrey Gainsborough, brother of the artist Thomas Gainsborough, was a pastor and inventor who lived in Henley. A blue plaque marks his house, 'The Manse'.
Musician Liam Gallagher of Oasis and his wife Nicole Appleton of All Saints have a second home in Henley-on-Thames.
Musician George Harrison lived at Friar Park, Henley-on-Thames from the 1970s until his death in 2001.
Politician Boris Johnson was the Member of Parliament until he resigned after being elected Mayor of London. A by-election elected Conservative John Howell to be the next MP of Henley.
Politician William Lenthall was born in Henley-on-Thames. He was Speaker of the House of Commons between 1629 and 1640.
Author George Orwell spent some of his formative years in Henley-on-Thames and the nearby village of Shiplake.
Broadcaster Phillip Schofield lives in Henley with his wife and two daughters.
Singer Dusty Springfield has a gravesite and marker in the grounds of a church in Henley-on-Thames. Her ashes were scattered in Henley and in Ireland at the Cliffs of Moher. Every year, fans of Dusty Springfield gather in Henley to celebrate 'Dusty Day' on the closest Sunday to her birthday (16 April)
Harry Stott, joint winner of I'd Do Anything and star of TV show Roman Mysteries.
[edit] Twinning"
Jonathan Blain Business Thought Leader, Keynote Speaker and Consultant / Mentor to CEO's and other Senior Executives and international best selling author see www.jonathanblain.com
Henley on Thames - Schofield to open charity tea party
Henley on Thames - Schofield to open charity tea party: "The TV presenter, who lives in Fawley, will cut the ribbon at the party, which will be held in the playing field at Rupert House School in Henley on Saturday, September 19 at 2pm.
Attractions will range from a spinning tea cup ride to a giant inflatable jungle trek assault course as well as old favourites such as spat the rat and a children’s tombola. There will be tea, sweets and cakes and a Starbucks coffee stall for adults.
The event, which is sponsored by estate agents Jacksons, is part of a campaign to raise more than £10,000 for the society this year. The Henley branch of the society raised £2,000 from its regatta café at this year’s royal regatta."
Attractions will range from a spinning tea cup ride to a giant inflatable jungle trek assault course as well as old favourites such as spat the rat and a children’s tombola. There will be tea, sweets and cakes and a Starbucks coffee stall for adults.
The event, which is sponsored by estate agents Jacksons, is part of a campaign to raise more than £10,000 for the society this year. The Henley branch of the society raised £2,000 from its regatta café at this year’s royal regatta."
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