THAME Town Council has agreed to award funding of £1,500 towards and estimated £8,000 needed to run a ‘Sport in the Street’ event in Thame High Street.
The event is being organised by Manoj Parmar, who runs MP Cricket Academy, which operates at both Lord Williams’s school in Thame and in Long Crendon, and who organised a Cricket in the Street event in Thame’s town centre, last year.
This year’s Sport in the Street event is planned for Friday, June 23, 2017.
STUDENTS and local families hopped out of bed on Saturday, April 1, to support Lord Williams’s School in Thame’s ‘Hot Cross Bunny Run’, an event organised by the Parents’ Association (LWA).
There were 86 runners tackling the 5k course which included leaping over straw bales, hopping over car tyres and under ‘rabbit’ nets! Sponsorship money is still coming in and the school is hopeful that the amount raised will be over £2,000. All monies raised from the event will be put towards the purchase of iPads and a charging trolley to be used by students across the school.
Business support for the event came from Abbey Business who offered an iPad to the student raising the most sponsorship and TnS Catering who provided water for the runners and sponsored advertising costs. Locally based Lucy Electrical sponsored running numbers.
Commenting on their support of the event Mike Jones of Lucy Electrical, said: “I’m an Old Tamensian myself so I’m always keen to support the school.”
David Wybron, Headteacher said: “This was a fun event and enjoyed by everyone present. I would like to thank all those who helped to organise the event and well done to the participants. It was a tough course but well worth the effort to raise funds for the school.”
TODAY, April 5, saw the launch of a SHOPWATCH scheme in Thame, which will enable shops in the town to share quickly information about people committing offences, like shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
Shop Watch in Thame aims to encourage better community spirit and improve communications between the retail premises of Thame.
Police Community Support Officer, James Hopkin, based at Thame, said: “The stores that have signed up will be receiving a radio which will be linked to each other and the force itself. This will enable faster and better communication between the shops.
“The purpose of Shop Watch is to enable instant communication between retailers. An example of when Shop Watch would show its full potential would be if a group were trying to spend counterfeit currency in one store; they could contact any other stores in the Shop Watch to make them aware. Secondly there will also be a scheme similar to Pub Watch, where a person banned from one shop will be banned from all. This will cover any offence they have committed and hopefully reduce the number of issues in the town.”
Shop Watch is a partnership approach involving Thames Valley Police, South and Vale Crime Partnership, Thame Town Council and MRS communications.”
Residents will start to see SHOPWATCH stickers displayed in the shop windows in Thame indicating that the shop is part of SHOPWATCH and any persons banned under the scheme will not be permitted to enter this shop.
If you would like to know more about the scheme, or have anything you would like to discuss with the police, go along to their Community Café on Wednesday, April 26, between 6-8pm at Thame Town Hall.
NB A similar scheme was launched in 2009 – https://www.thame.net/archives/5488
THE Thame and Haddenham and District Rotary Clubs are joining forces with the Stroke Association to help raise awareness of one of the biggest risk factors for stroke: high blood pressure.
Residents in Thame and the neighbouring villages are being invited to take a moment to have a free blood pressure test at the Cooperative Supermarket in Thame, on Saturday, April 22, between 10am and 2pm.
Over half of all strokes can be caused by high blood pressure and it is estimated that over five million people across the UK don’t realise they have the condition.
Sandy Davison, Thame Rotary event organizer, said: “Know Your Blood Pressure Day, on April 22, is all about raising awareness of the link between high blood pressure and stroke. Rotary are supporting the Stroke Association with blood pressure events throughout April and the rest of the year. Stroke strikes every five minutes in the UK, but with events like these, we hope to change this. A blood pressure test is quick and painless, and it could save your life.”
Alexis Wieroniey, Deputy Director for Policy and Influencing at the Stroke Association, said: “High blood pressure often has no symptoms, and it’s much more common than people think. That’s why we’re urging as many Thame area residents as possible to take a moment and have theirs checked at Thame and Haddenham Rotary Clubs’ joint event. A blood pressure check only takes a moment, and it’s such a simple way to reduce your risk of a stroke.”
In addition to the events taking place in Thame, there will be blood pressure checks at community events throughout the year. To find your nearest blood pressure event, you can visit www.stroke.org.uk/kybp
To find out more about the Rotary Clubs organising this event, visit www.thame.rotary1090.org and www.haddenham-rotary.org.uk
THE new Thame Food Festival location and extended programme means there is going to be a number of new attractions, including a fun dog show in association with Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.
Thame Food Festival has joined forces with the Princes Risborough-based, national charity, who will be hosting a dog show as part of the two-day event over the weekend of September 30-October 1, 2017.
Lotte Duncan, Director and Patron of the Thame Food Festival said: “Celebrating the joy that our four legged friends bring, this promises to be a relaxed and fun event with categories to suit all natures and styles of furry companions. In addition, a selection of specialist dog treats stalls will also be exhibiting, many of which were originally inspired by their own dogs to develop quality products without the preservatives and additives often found in branded treats.”
Northern Home Counties Community Fundraising Manager for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, Michelle Sapwell, said: “I am really excited to be working with Thame Food Festival. Our demonstration team will be attending to raise awareness of the work of our amazing Hearing Dogs and the team will also be the judges in our fun dog show competition. This promises to be a fantastic, family fun filled weekend!”
Lotte continued: “Our new location at Thame Showground and extending the event over two days means we have the opportunity to add even more attractions. The added space means that alongside a wonderful array of artisan producers selling their wares and our usual focus on chef and baking demonstrations, we can also feature an area dedicated to our four legged friends.
“It is wonderful to be working with Hearing Dogs for Deaf People to create a fun dog show. We were keen to add some new dimensions to the event and encourage people to feel they could bring their dogs too. So, the dog show will work really well with our dedicated area for animal treat stalls too. This is just one of the added features that we are currently working on, which is going to take Thame Food Festival to a new and exciting level this year.”
Visit the Thame Food Festival website HERE for more information.
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 Section 16A
Notice of Special Event Order
Thame 10K Road Race
Date of Event: 25th June 2017
Notice is hereby given that on the 12th June 2017 Oxfordshire County Council proposes to make an order to facilitate the holding of the annual Thame 10k Road Race on Sunday 25th June 2017, which is promoted by Mr Rod Lavers, Thame Runners, c/o 19 Conigre, CHINNOR, Oxon, OX39 4JY. The Council is satisfied that it is not appropriate for the event to take place wholly off road.
The effect of the order is to temporarily prohibit any vehicle from proceeding:
a) between 9:30 and 10:30am on 25 June in the B4012 Thame Eastern Bypass between its junctions with the A4129 Kingsey Road roundabout
and the B4445 Chinnor Road; and
b) between approximately 9:25 and 9:45am in Oxford Road from High Street
to the A418 roundabout.
Exemptions are included for emergency services, emergency works, and for vehicular access to adjacent premises which are only accessible from the
closed sections of road. The alternative route for traffic affected by the B4012 closure is via Kingsey Road, East Street, Park Street, Chinnor Road and Garden City & vice versa.
There is no alternative route for the Oxford Road and High Street closures.
Documents, including a map and statement of reasons, giving more detailed particulars of the Order are available for public inspection at County Hall, New Road, Oxford OX1 1ND from 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday and at Thame Library, 3 North Street, Thame, OX9 3BH from 9.30am to 5.30pm Monday,Tuesday and Friday; from 9am to 7pm on Thursday and from 9.30am to 4.30pm on Saturday.
Traffic Regulation Team (Ref.MS) on behalf of the Director for Environment &
Economy, County Hall, Oxford, OX1 1ND. Tel 0345 310 11 11.
ARRIVAL – USA, 2016, 116 minutes, 12A certificate – Directed by Denis Villeneuve, starring Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker, Michael Stuhlbarg, Tzi Ma, Mark O’Brien
STRANGE, daring, complex and compelling, Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic is a cinematic treat about very close encounters. The world wakes one day to the presence of vast, dark, eliptical craft suspended just above the earth’s surface at multiple locations around the globe. Panic ensues. It is not clear what ‘they’ want, or whether they come in peace.
Global military and intelligence services step in. Amy Adams is Louise Banks, a work obsessed linguistics professor of international repute who is also dealing with a terrible loss. She is reluctantly drafted by gruff military officials who descend in their choppers in the middle of the night, and take her to help translate the strange sounds and symbols that constitute the vistors’ language. Her task demands that she brave close contact with these beings and their unknowable powers; initially she is terrified, but gradually she becomes emboldened, even exhilarated, although the task means painful confrontation of thoughts she is attempting to suppress.
Her negotiations and calculations take time, and international military generals with fingers on buttons are getting paranoid, convinced of malign intent, suspicious of their allies. As the crisis escalates, Louise must counsel in favour of trust and international collaboration. But it is not all about the close encounter; the film is also a meditation on language, time and loss, one that manages to be intellectually challenGing as well as romantic, thrilling as well as haunting. And Adams is a knockout – steely, quietly commanding and heroic. View the trailer here.
Arrival – Thame Cinema 4 All, Thame Players Theatre, Nelson Street – Friday April 7 – Doors open 7.30pm – Licenced bar
THE next edition of Thame’s First Thursday Music Club is at The Stables this coming Thursday, April 6, with the hugely talented Old Country Union appearing as the featured act at 10pm.
Old Country Union had a fantastic 2016 and featured strongly on the festival scene, including an appearance at the Towersey Festival. Based in Tring, they produce a sweet, hummin’, strummin’, good time sound with a set made up of their own compositions from their CD Home Brew – together with a selection of classic acoustic rock covers. The band comprises Simon Blanchford, Tim Sweet, John Greville lead by their charismatic front man, Frank Walsh. Together, they produce a very tight sound made up of sweet guitars and vocal harmonies that are an absolute joy to hear.
In addition to OCU, Out of the Village ( featuring Ellie Ruddock) will be making one of her final appearances of 2017 together with Simon Stafford, Caitlin and 2am
The First Thursday Music Club still offers the opportunity for artists to play live in front of a warm and appreciative audience, the club maintains the Open Mic section of the evening where slots will always be available in the first hour on a “first come, first served” basis with player sign-up by 7.30. The club has a full house PA system with keyboard, bass amp, guitar amp and jazz drum kit (bring breakables!) all set up on stage and ready to go. Another eclectic evening is guaranteed and entrance, as always, is FREE to all!
ON Saturday, June 24, Oxford’s ‘Rainbow Run’ will take place at Cutteslowe Park to raise money for local children’s and young adults’ hospice, Helen & Douglas House.
The fun run is just 3km long and suitable for the whole family. Running, walking or wheeling round, you will be showered from head-to-toe with powdered paint – all the colours of the rainbow. With no winners or official times the ‘Rainbow’ Run is less about speed and more about enjoying a fun day with friends, family or work colleagues.
Jack, who will be three at the end of July, lives in Thame with his mummy and daddy Mary and Robert. He is a gorgeous, smiley toddler, but he was born with severe brain trauma. Mum, Mary explained: “We thought, we are not going to be able to cope with this and we couldn’t imagine life. It wasn’t the life we had expected.”
The family were referred to Helen & Douglas House and Mary described the first visit to Helen House and how it helped her bond with Jack: “Jack was a month old. I really didn’t have any bonding with Jack in hospital so to have my first little cuddles with him….. that was an amazing feeling and I really felt like a mum then. It was overwhelming to have people around who could look after Jack and give us guidance and give us time to adapt.”
The family now have regular respite stays at Helen House. Mary added: “We are truly grateful to have Helen House. It is an amazing place!”
Hannah Barrett, Events Fundraising Manager, Helen & Douglas House, said: “The ‘Rainbow Run’ is fun for everyone and, as a bonus, people also say it makes them feel really good raising money for a great local charity caring for terminally ill young people and their families.”
Entry fees are £12 for children aged 13 and under, free for under 5’s, and £17.50 for adults. Entry fees cover the cost of the event and entrants are encouraged to also raise money to care for young patients and their families through anything from baking cakes and selling them, to sponsorship.
Sign up now for the Rainbow Run by visiting www.helenanddouglas.org.uk. Email: events@helenanddouglas.org.uk T: 01865 799150.
