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Published: 11th October 2014
An aerial view of Sonning
Villagers in Sonning, a small Thameside village, have promised George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin Clooney a “friendly welcome”, following reports the newlyweds have bought a home in the area.
Traditionally, newcomers to the English countryside are treated with suspicion and disdain, however, the residents of the Berkshire town already appear giddy at the thought of a Hollywood actor in their midst, with many of them discussing their thoughts to anyone with a press card or a camera.
Reverend Jamie Taylor, the vicar of Sonning, said he had been inundated with calls from US news outlets.
“From what we’ve heard they’re here, or have been… there’s a lot of excitement. There are a few well known people in the area and their privacy is respected”, he said (possibly meaning magician Paul Daniels, his wife Debbie McGee and spoon-bender Uri Geller).
“I hope it would be the same for them”, he added – blissfully unaware of the irony in his discussing their lives with journalists and the media.
“If they want to get involved in village life then they’ll find a friendly welcome,” he finished, hopefully.
George Clooney – A few years ago
It is not known whether George and Amal intend to participate in jumble sales or the local Neighbourhood Watch scheme.
However, they are understood to have bought a £10million Grade II-listed mansion on the River Thames, which has its own library, gym, spa and steam room, along with a cellar and a boathouse and separate cottage for guests or staff.
