Tag Archives: Henley

Bringing a bit of colour to Henley!

Posted on July 4, 2022 by henry tapper

  Logging on to my blog I discover that my last article was 7 days ago. It has been nearly 10 years since this last happened. I have blogged on holiday, from hospital and from my summer holiday home Lady … Continue reading →

Posted in pensions | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

2020 Lady Lucy boating schedule

Posted on February 9, 2020 by henry tapper

Once again, Lady Lucy is out on the river for most of the summer. I have two types of tickets. Everyone can come to the weekend events (including extended trips on bank holidays). You and your family, friends and pets … Continue reading →

Posted in henley, Lady Lucy, pensions | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Lady Lucy out lock-busting (again)!

Posted on April 22, 2018 by henry tapper

It’s been a slow start to the boating year on the Thames. Heavy rain and snow made Easter boating unpleasant and dangerous and it’s only in the past few days that river-levels have subsided to take red boards off mid-Thames … Continue reading →

Posted in pensions | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Three seasons of boating on Lady Lucy

Posted on March 24, 2018 by henry tapper

  I am in love with the river Thames, all my money goes into boats – (apart from the horse!). Over the weekend, I’ve been organising the boating schedule for Lady Lucy. Last year I had over 400 guests on … Continue reading →

Posted in pensions | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The making and keeping of friends.

Posted on July 2, 2017 by henry tapper

  We had a good conversation in the Olde Bell after racing yesterday about the value of friendship. One of our party was quite methodical in how she cultivated friendship. Acquaintances were granted access to her via linked in from … Continue reading →

Posted in pensions | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Henley Royal Regatta – Warren Muggleton’s take

Posted on July 7, 2016 by henry tapper

As some readers will know, the Pension PlayPen was on the river last week, including a day with the Muggletons! Warren (pictured in the blue blazer), is a budding sports journalist so I’m pleased to feature this account of his Henley. … Continue reading →

Posted in henley, pensions | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Back to business

Posted on July 3, 2016 by henry tapper

  It will be interesting, when the Pensions Regulator comes to publish its statistics, to see whether the past few days will represent a downward spike in engagement over auto-enrolment. Certainly our stats at Pension PlayPen suggest that less decisions … Continue reading →

Posted in pensions | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Lady Lucy is back and looking for crew!

Posted on June 19, 2016 by henry tapper

Well here she is, revarnished, redecked and repainted. After a spring long refit Lady Lucy is back on the river and after trials today, will be ready for a first outing next weekend. It your idea of heaven is floating … Continue reading →

Posted in Lady Lucy, pensions | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

MUTINY AT THE BOUNTY!

Posted on August 16, 2015 by henry tapper

Yesterday was a shocker!   As many of you know, (from first hand experience), I spend much of the summer driving my boat and guests up and down the Thames. Yesterday was no exception. What made yesterday different, was my … Continue reading →

Posted in pensions | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

The Thames Traditional Boat Festival 2015

Posted on July 20, 2015 by henry tapper

The sun shone – the river was calm and everyone had a grand time at the Thames Traditional Boat Festival this weekend. (18th-19th July). Whether you are a lover of wooden boats (small and large) , I hope you will enjoy … Continue reading →

Posted in Lady Lucy | Tagged | Leave a comment