Britain’s housing market is weathering the storm. Despite soaring interest rates and the cost of living crisis squeezing household budgets, the predicted collapse in house prices hasn’t materialised.
Mystery surrounds three horse deaths );
THREE horses are believed to have died following an incident near Hambleden.
Three fire engines from Henley, Reading and Beaconsfield were called to Valentine Farm, off Shogmoor Lane in Skirmett, following reports that a horse had fallen into a ditch after becoming unwell.
The last was equipped with an animal hoist and winch while the other two crews attended for support.
When they arrived at the scene at 9.30am on April 6, the owners had already pulled the animal to safety and a vet was caring for it. Two other horses in the field were already dead.
Small tree to remember farmer with big personality );
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A TREE has been planted in memory of a farmer who died in an accident while working.
Friends and relatives of Oliver Bowden, who ran Mill End Farm, near Hambleden, planted the Lebanese cedar sapling at Couchfield Barn, off the footpath on the village outskirts.
The tree, which could eventually grow up to 40m tall, is accompanied by a plaque engraved by memorial masons E T Sheppard, of Henley. It carries the inscription: “Oliver Bowden, much-loved farmer and friend of this valley. 1963-2020.”
Organiser Kate Waddington, a lifelong friend, funded both through an online appeal which also raised about £30,000 for Mr Bowden’s sons George, 13, and Archie, 11, to follow him into the profession.