A VOODOO BAKKA mountain bike, similar to that stolen in Thame
THAMES Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a burglary (non-dwelling) in Thame overnight between Tuesday (25/08) and Wednesday (26/08), when offender(s) forced access to a shed at a property in Aylesbury road by removing bolts from the door.
A VOODOO BAKKA mountain bike, a childs YAMAHA PW50 motorbike, petrol strimmer and a chain saw were stolen.
This follows three break-ins last week (SEE LINK), the theft of a generator from a building site (SEE LINK), three break-ins the week before that (SEE LINK), the theft of power and garden tools from Green Way (SEE LINK) and several thefts from vehicles this month (August).
If you have seen any suspicious looking people or vehicles in this area or have any information relating to this message please call the police on 101.
Alternatively if you have any information but wish to remain anonymous, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online @ crimestoppers-uk.org. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.
USEFUL advice from Thames Valley police about securing sheds and garages: LINK HERE
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THAMES Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following three more burglaries (non-dwellings) in Thame. Between Saturday (15/08) and Saturday (22/08) offender(s) forced access to a shed in Bell lane by jemmying the door open. A Sat-Nav and motorbike accessories, including a tank bag, SHARP EVOLUTION helmet and a MEXX intercom set were stolen.
Between Friday (21/08) and Sunday (23/08) offender(s) gained access to sheds at two properties in High street, a padlock and hinges were forced. A garden strimmer was stolen.
Between 4.30pm Thursday (20/08) and 7am Friday (21/08) offender(s) gained entry to a site office in Wenman road through a window. A tool shed was accessed using a key taken from the office, hand and power tools, a generator and other building materials were stolen.
If you have seen any suspicious looking people or vehicles in these areas or have any information relating to this message please call the police on 101.
Alternatively if you have any information but wish to remain anonymous, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online @ crimestoppers-uk.org. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.
THAME fair will be returning to the town centre on Thursday, September 17, for three days. A road closure will be in force at 4pm on the Wednesday, which will restrict the entry of vehicles and parking on the High Street and Upper High Street.
Nick White’s winning photograph of Thame Fair at night
Residents and businesses located within the road closure area should have received a written notice and are advised to apply for an access permit from the Town Hall Information Centre as soon as possible. If you are unsure if you are eligible for a permit, contact Thame Town Council on 01844 212833.
SOUTH Oxfordshire Distict Council’s ‘Active Women’ group has got together with Racquets Fitness Centre, Thame, and are offering six exercise classes for just £5 each including free crèche facilities.
Classes on offer include yoga and pilates and can be selected from the current timetable at – http://www.racquets-fitness-centre.com between 14 September and 21 December 2015
For more details and to get your Active Women rewards card (required) please contact Anna Clarke – anna.clarke@southandvale.gov.uk or 07768 567 876. T & C’s apply.
THE Hazardous Area Response Team for South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS HART) is encouraging everyone to be safe around open water this summer.
People of all ages can get into difficulty in all types of open water including ponds, lakes, rivers, reservoirs, quarries, docks or beach. SCAS’s diverse geographical region covering Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire and Oxfordshire contains all of these water locations.
The team know only too well how quickly people can get into difficulty in water, which can result in serious injury and even death. That’s why they are sharing ten pieces of advice on staying safe around open water:
1. Only swim in designated areas
2. Before you venture into open water, make sure you know your location and where the safety precautions are such as life rings should you get into difficulty.
3. Know your swimming ability
4. Even if you’re a strong swimmer, open water can overpower you and sap your swimming ability so don’t take unnecessary risks or be tempted to show off to friends.
SCAS’s HART has specially trained water instructors who ensure their colleagues are trained to treat patients in all water scenarios including inland, coastal, mud and swift water rescues. SCAS HART operatives regularly train at a variety of water venues to ensure that they are ready to respond to any water incident.
Colin Rotchell, HART Team Educator and Lead Water Rescue Instructor at SCAS said: “We are encouraging members of the public to enjoy the summer and the water but to do so safely so that you do not become a casualty. It is very easy to get into danger without realising the hazards including those hidden beneath the water line, so please take heed of our advice and only swim in places where there are the appropriate safety precautions.”
THAMES Valley Police is appealing for information following a burglary (non-dwelling) in Thame over night, between August 20/21. Offender(s) broke into a building site in Chinnor Road and stole a generator.
If you have seen any suspicious looking people or vehicles in the area or have any information relating to this message, please call the police on the 24 hour non-emergency telephone number 101.
Alternatively if you have information but wish to remain anonymous, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online @ crimestoppers-uk.org. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.
GCSE results day today was an occasion for much happiness and celebration at Lord Williams’s School, Thame, as 68% of students learned that they had achieved five or more GCSE passes at A* – C grades, including English and Mathematicsm and 94% achieved five or more passes at A* – G grades.
Headteacher, David Wybron, was full of praise for the achievements of students, “It is a great pleasure to see such happy students in school today. It is clear that hard work pays off and I would like to congratulate our students on the results of their considerable efforts over the last two years. For many, their achievements are outstanding. I would also like to thank all the teachers and support staff, who guided them successfully through their studies.” The following students gained at least seven passes at grade A* or A:
Nicholas Baker, Annabel Baldwin, Oscar Benson-Gaunt, Tilly Bryson, Joel Bullivant, Megan Carter, Anna Coates, Caitlyn Cobley, Freya Craig, Lucy Daniels, Francesca Della Valle, Conor Fleming, Emma Fotherby, Holly Gutteridge, Johannes Hafstad, Isabel Hambly, Shannah Hatch, Eliska Holland, William Hollyer, Kira Hutson, Alexander Ingell, Abbie Jamison, Joel Kandiah, Graham Kemp, William Kendall, Heather Knight, Rachael Knight, Kieran Lee, Megan Lennon, Anna Macdougall, Katie Martin, Eleanor McManus, Holly McRobert, Ignacio Mendi Camara, Kelly Ng, Melissa O’Reilly, Daniel Pearce, Eve Pilley, Aysha Saeed, Scott Sellars, Hannah Shreeve, Alex Slatter, Elinor Solly, Kasper Spragg, Angel Strachan, Emma Wainwright, Benjamin Williams, David Wood and Samantha Workman.
THE team behind Thame’s entry in the Great British High Street have been seen out and about this week, recording video footage of some of the town’s independent retailers and others, talking about their experiences of living and running businesses, organisations and events in the town. So far, those interviewed on camera by Helen Johns who is coordinating Thame’s application, include Luise Pattinson from The Book House, Yvonne Maxwell of the Thame Arts and Literary festival, Butcher, Tom Newitt, The Jewellery Workshop, Brothers Hair Salon and David Dodds talking about the draw to the High Street of Thame Museum.
Helen Johns interviewing the Mayor of Thame, Nichola Dixon, and Market stall holder, Chris Hurdman. The two cameramen are Ben Cross & Josh Parket
Yesterday, the team were in the market interviewing Market trader, Chris Hurdman about the important role the market plays in the economy of Thame High Street. The footage will all form part of Thame’s entry application online along with photographs and text to support it.
Thame is applying to win in the Market Towns category of the Great British High Street Competition, to recognise the town’s efforts to strengthen and improve the facilities and offerings available in the town centre in recent years. These include activities to increase footfall and tourism, such as the Midsomer Murders publicity and walking trails, events such as the Thame Food Festival, the Thame Arts & Literature Festival (TAL), Music in the Park, the Open Doors business event, and community initiatives such as Thame’s ground-breaking Neighbourhood Plan, which won an award for innovation in 2014.
Besides the £50,000 prize money, Google have announced that they will be offering digital workshops to 100 retailers in each of the seven winning locations of the Great British High Street Competition. Retailers will learn how to use social media, develop their websites and get one-to-one advice from Google’s expert technicians. There is also a special new prize for towns who have become ‘rising stars’ or for local people who have made an invaluable personal contribution to their local high street.
The Great British High Streets Competition was set up last year through the Department for Communities and Local Government and is backed by major sponsors including Boots, M & S, Argos, Costa and The Post Office. It is a great way of sharing successful ideas to regenerate high streets and make them more vibrant places for shopping, leisure and enjoyment.
Helen Johns, who is coordinating the Thame entry, said: “High streets are a vital part of our community and make an important contribution to the economy through the billions of pounds they generate and the thousands of jobs they support in retail, leisure and other businesses. There’s a renewed buzz on our high streets and this competition is searching for the very best ideas, innovation and creativity. This is great news for Thame and, fingers crossed, our entry will be successful.”
Shortlisting will take place in mid September and then the public will be asked to vote online for their favourite town. The public vote will count for 50% of the final outcome, with the panel of judges voting for the other 50%. The winners are expected to be announced at the end of October.
THE Towersey Fringe team will be outside Thame Town Hall on Saturday, August 22, selling tickets and to tell you about their event “Bands, Beer and Comedy!” taking place at Towersey Playing Fields from 2 pm on Sunday, August 30. This event is being staged to raise money for the improvement of the facilities at Towersey Playing Fields which are used by many people from Thame and surrounding villages.
Free entry to the afternoon event allows you access to local ales provided by XT, local bands providing live music, food stalls, retail stalls, children’s amusements and more. Tickets are available from the Towersey Fringe team on Saturday for the brilliant evening of comedy which follows with four of the country’s top comedians (contains adult humour!).
Headlining at what is the biggest comedy event to be staged in the area will be the fantastic Richard Herring who will be taking time out of his run at Leicester Square to perform at this fundraising event. Joining Richard will be ‘A comedian who makes you feel glad to be alive’ (The Guardian) – Dominic Holland, stand-up songstress Carly Smallman and the outrageously French Marcel Lucont!
Entry to the site is free, as is parking. The comedy begins at 7.00 pm and tickets for this are £20 each (discounts for multiple tickets). (Sorry, but you will not be allowed to bring your own drink onto the site.) You can find out more about this event at www.towerseyfringe.co.uk
A stall at Thame’s weekly, Tuesday Market, has been presented with a Certificate of Appreciation by the Mayor of Thame, Nichola Dixon, and Mike Broun, Chairman of the Thame branch of the National Market Traders Federation, and Head of the Thame Market Co-operative which runs Thame market.
Picture by Nick White
Amanda Hopcroft and Lisa Honey who ‘man’ the The Local Produce stall at the Upper High Street end of the market, sell produce on behalf of other local producers including cake bakers from the WI. If they hadn’t taken it over there would be no produce stall on the market. It is the local producers that wanted to show their thanks to the two ladies.
The Mayor was in attendance at Thame market yesterday, drumming up support for her Charity Parachute jump (Link HERE to find out more and donate) on August 29, in aid of her two chosen charities, The Thame and District Day Centre and Thame to Thame, which is raising funds to help the village of Thame, (pronounced Tam-ay) devastated by the Napal earthquake back in April.
Yesterday was the annual Thame Market Community Day, run by the Thame Market Traders’ Co-operative which gives local good causes the chance to showcase what they do, sell items to raise funds and recruit new volunteers. LINK TO PICTURES FROM THE COMMUNITY DAY HERE
This follows three break-ins last week (SEE LINK), the theft of a generator from a building site (SEE LINK), three break-ins the week before that (SEE LINK), the theft of power and garden tools from Green Way (SEE LINK) and several thefts from vehicles this month (August).
Alternatively if you have any information but wish to remain anonymous, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online @ crimestoppers-uk.org. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.
