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  • New group of life savers to launch in Thame

    A new group of life savers is being established in Thame by St John Ambulance. The nation’s leading first aid charity is forming a new unit for adults to complement the popular and well established Cadet unit in the town.

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    Volunteers will receive free training in life saving skills, enabling them to provide first aid cover at public events in the local area. The training will also give them the confidence to do the right thing should there be a medical emergency in the local community. No previous experience is required.

    Independent Mortgae Solutions (RGB) - R1Thame’s new unit manager, Rachael Harding, said: ‘We hope there are many people living in and around Thame who would be interested in learning to save lives and to volunteer with St John Ambulance. Of course those first aid skills aren’t just used when the volunteers are at events. Learning first aid means they’re equipped to help family and friends at home, work, or anywhere else that an emergency happens. They can be the difference between a life lost and a life saved.”

    To find out more, of for an informal chat, call Rachael Harding on 07753 227387 or email Rachel.harding@sja.org.uk

    For more information on St John Ambulance, including how to make a donation, volunteering opportunities, and details of training for the public, schools and businesses, visit www.sja.org.uk or call 0303 003 0101.

  • Invitation to music & fun at the Forget-me-knot cafe

    THE Forget Me Knot Café in Chinnor will be hosting another great morning with Music for Health, lots of singing, listening to music, and playing instruments.

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    The session, on Monday, November 14, will begin at 10.30am with a welcoming cup of tea, biscuit and chat. Warm up exercises before a visiting expert will entertain the audience for an hour. The session will finish with parachute games, flat football, seated balloon volleyball, beanbags and juggling or some other fun game, and at the end of the session a member of the group will give either a poem or a reading.

    The Monday morning cafe is to provide information, support and fun activities which are aimed to help with coordination, brain stimulation and general health and well being for people suffering with dementia, mental health issues, old age or isolation. The cafe meets twice monthly 10.30am to 12.30 at The Chinnor Village Centre every Monday morning. All are welcome. A small donation of £2.50 per person is appreciated.

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  • Police threaten to confiscate motorbikes

    THAME’S Community Policing team have issued a warning to young people who ride motorbikes on the Phoenix Trail and footpaths in the area.

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    The latest, monthly Crime Report states: “We have received numerous reports of motorbikes being ridden along the Phoenix Trail and footpaths in Thame by young people not wearing helmets. We have increased patrols in these areas and have identified these young people.

    Independent Mortgae Solutions (RGB) - R1“We shall be aiming to confiscate these motorbikes and give them Section 59 warnings.”

    Click HERE to read the complete Neighbourhood update for November.

  • Christmas fair, cake and soup at Thame Barns Centre

    THAME Barns Centre is busy planning its next event, a Christmas Fair with local people selling their a variety of interesting wares.

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    Stall-holders will include XT Beer from Long Crendon, Braybooks bespoke pearl jewellery, Jollybrew teas, Stella and Dot Jewellery, Stitchology with their wonderful hand-sewn goodies, Jackie with her beautiful stained glass, Little Flower Cakes with their delicious cup cakes, JLM design with their range of bags, plus other delightful stalls with candles, bath bombs, beauty products and silk goods from Cambodia.

    There will also be a chance to have a hand massage with Tias. The Centre will be providing tea, coffee and home-made cakes all day, as well as festive soup and a roll lunch from 12noon to 2pm.

    The Fair will be on November 25, from 10am to 3pm.

  • Thame swimmers shine in Winter Championships

    THAME Swimming Club doubled its attendance from last year at the South East Region Winter Championships over the weekend of  November 5 – 6. This is an elite gala given its ‘open’ nature of entry, meaning that only the top swimmers within the region can qualify.

    “It was fantastic that we had Ben Williams, Marcus Birmingham, Harry Block and Josh Williams swimming for the Club,” said Club spokesperson, Helen Williams.

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    Marcus Williams, Harry Birmingham, Ben Block and Josh Williams

    · Ben tripled the number of events he qualified for, swimming in the 50 Back, 100 Back, 100 IM, 200 Free and gaining PB’s in his 50 Fly and 200 Back.
    · Marcus doubled the number of events he qualified for, swimming in the 100 Breast and gaining PB’s in his 400 IM, 200 Breaststroke & 100 Fly (having only just PB’d in these events at Wycombe only a couple of weeks earlier!).
    · Harry qualified for Winter Regionals for the first time and swam fabulously in his 50 Fly.
    · Josh also qualified for the first time and gained a personal best in his 200 Back.

    “Thank you to Ian Blyth for supporting the boys over the weekend,” Helen concluded, “..especially as he was coaching without a voice!”

  • Deadline extended for Young Entrepreneurs Competition with £500 top prize

    A brand new Young Entrepreneurs Competition, launched on September 19 as part of Small Business Saturday, invited entries from anyone in Oxfordshire or Buckinghamshire under 30 years-old, with a new business idea.

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    The closing date for entries was last Friday, November 4. Now, the competition organisers have extended the closing date to Friday, November 18 to allow more time for late entries to come in following the half term holidays.

    Even if you haven’t thought about entering the competition before, there is still time to send in your idea by the new deadline of November 18. A great first prize is up for grabs of £500 cash, plus business mentoring, as well as free business advice for two runners-up.

    Independent Mortgae Solutions (RGB) - R1All entrants have to do is describe their idea on up to two pages of A4 paper and submit it to sbsthame@gmail.com.

    Entries can be made by individuals or teams of up to three. There is no lower age limit and the competition is open to all under 30, whether student, employed, or looking for a job. A panel of judges, including the Mayor of Thame, Cllr Linda Emery, entrepreneurs, marketing and business advisers will choose the finalists.

    The finalists will pitch to the judges on Small Business Saturday, in Thame, on December 3, and three winners announced on the day. All finalists can attend a free coaching workshop, run by Semaphora, who are specialists in helping people achieve their goals.

    For more information and to download a competition entry form go to smallbizthame.uk

    Small Business Saturday  is an annual campaign that puts small independent businesses across the country in the national spotlight, with the message ‘Small Business, Big Difference.’ In Thame, this year’s event on December 3, will include a variety of speakers and workshops on themes relevant to small businesses, as well as retailer displays and a Christmas shop window competition.

  • Thame man finds burglars in his home

    THAMES Valley Police is appealing for witnesses after a burglary at a flat in Thame. The occupant of the flat in Lee Court had returned to his flat to find two men inside. They left without saying anything and were carrying tools.

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    Subsequently he discovered a large quantity of cash had been stolen. The incident took place between 10am and 4pm last Thursday, November 3.

    The first offender is described as black and wearing a grey hooded jumper, dark trousers and white trainers. The second offender was white and wearing a light blue, hooded jacket, blue/purple trousers and black trainers. They were driving a dark grey Audi A3 with tinted rear passenger windows.

    Investigating officer, Det Sgt Frankie Jarvis of Abingdon Local CID, said: “We believe this incident is linked to another burglary from the same day at Moorend Lane in Thame. I would like to speak to anyone who saw any suspicious activity in the Thame area at this time.”

    Independent Mortgae Solutions (RGB) - R1“Anyone who recognises the description of the men or their vehicle should get in touch with the Thames Valley enquiry centre on 101.”

    If you do not want to speak to the police directly, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.

  • Five Thame cars broken into in two days!

    THAMES Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a number of thefts from Vehicles in the Thame area.

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    Between 8am on Saturday (5/11) and 8am on Monday (7/11) unknown offenders broke into a vehicle on Queens Road, Thame and stole tools.
    Between 00.25am on Monday (7/11) and 00.44am today (8/11) unknown offenders broke into a van parked on Sedgemoor Drive, Thame and stole a hedge trimmer. A witness saw three men drive off in a 2003 silver Ford Focus from the scene.
    Between 8.30pm on Monday (7/11) and 6.48am today (8/11)) unknown offenders broke into a vehicle on Onslow Drive, Thame by smashing a window. Nothing was taken.
    Between 10pm on Monday (7/11) and 6.18am today (8/11) unknown offenders have broken into a van on Cavendish Walk, Thame. It is not yet known what was taken.

    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 via the 24 hour non-emergency telephone number 101. Please remember to remove valuables from your vehicles if possible.

    Alternatively, if you have information but wish to remain anonymous, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online by visiting www.crimestoppers-org.uk. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.

  • Burglary in Lee Court – police appeal

    THAMES Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a burglary in Thame, Oxfordshire

    On 03.11.16 at approximately 13:00 a property in Lee Court was burgled. Entry was gained through the front door.

    Money was stolen.

    If you have seen any suspicious looking vehicles or people in the area or have any information relating to this message, please call the police via the 24 hour non- emergency telephone number 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.

  • Serial distraction burglar jailed

    David Kerrigan, also known as David Brown
    David Kerrigan, also known as David Brown

    A distraction burglar who preyed on elderly women, including a 101 year-old from Thame, has been sentenced at Harrow Crown Court.

    David Kerrigan, also known as David Brown, aged 36, from Wellow Road, Ollerton, Nottinghamshire, was jailed for seven years after pleading guilty at an earlier hearing to seven offences across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Thames Valley. All of the offences happened between June and July this year (2016).

    Kerrigan’s tactics included telling victims that he was carrying out security checks following a spate of robberies and thefts. He asked victims where their valuables were so he could check them, before making off with jewellery and cash. On other occassions he said that a neighbour had problems with their water and that he needed to come in and check the valves on the radiators. He made the victim clear out the cupboards under the sink and turn on the taps while he walked around the property.

    On June 10, a 90-year-old woman was targeted at her home in Luton, Bedfordshire, where she woke to find Kerrigan in her bedroom. After he left, she found her flat had been ransacked and cash and jewellery had been taken.

    The burglary series was investigated by Hertfordshire Constabulary’s Operation Manhunt unit and a search for Kerrigan was launched. An appeal to trace him was also featured on BBC’s Crimewatch programme in September. He was later arrested in Nottingham on September 21.

    Detective Constable Sam Casey, from Operation Manhunt, said: “David Kerrigan preyed on elderly, vulnerable women in their own homes and his despicable actions have had a devastating effect on his victims and their families. Sadly, one of his victims has since passed away and was never able to recover from her ordeal.

    “I hope today’s sentence can at least provide some small comfort to everyone who has been affected by Kerrigan’s callous behaviour.

    “The majority of the jewellery stolen from victims has not yet been recovered and I am appealing for any jewellers or pawn shops that may have been sold items by David Kerrigan to please get in touch on the non-emergency number 101.”