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THAME’S Red Kites Scooter Club, met on Wednesday (June 20) at The Falcon pub in Thame, to present a cheque to the Thame Youth Memorial fund.

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THAME’S budding relationship with a town in Romania will soon be a formal twinning arrangement, when the Mayor of Thame signs a Twinning Charter.

Thame Town Council voted on Tuesday evening (19 June) to give permission to the Mayor, Nigel Champken Woods, to sign the Twinning Charter with the town of Sinaia in Romania.

Marius Ciortan, Secretary of Thame-Sinaia Friendship Association, said: “This is great news for the people and local groups of Thame. The Twinning with Sinaia will create opportunities for various local organisations and segments of the Thame population to establish new links and friendships. There will also be opportunities for Thame?s local groups and organisations to access EU funds for various people exchange projects with specific aims and objectives.”

BACKGROUND

Marius explained: “In 2,007 a number of local residents approached the then Mayor to suggest that Thame should have links with an Eastern European country as well as with Western Europeans such as Montesson in France.

“I became involved through Thame Rotary. My wife Zoe and I suggested the Romanian town of Sinaia as a possible link, as it is a nice town and about the same size as Thame.”

An approach was made to the Mayor of Sinaia to see if they were interested in forming a link. Their enthusiasm for a link with the UK was immediate and a small delegation from Thame visited Sinaia in 2009, followed six months later by a visit from Sinaia to Thame.

The Sinaia Friendship Association was formed as a result of these visits in July 2010. TSFA currently has 13 full members and another 40 associate members and has been fundraising for the past years to enable them to offer hospitality to visitors from Sinaia. Current assets are in the region of

THAME’S Cattlemarket Action Group (CMAG) has vowed to support the town council’s request that the district council finances an assessment of a ‘viable’ mixed-use, community scheme for the site.

At a meeting of Thame Town Council last night (19/06), Jenny Richardson, speaking on behalf of CMAG, said that her organisation supported Thame Town Council?s proposed request to South Oxfordshire District Council to finance the assessment of a viable, mixed use scheme on the Cattlemarket and car park site in North Street, Thame.

Thame Cattlemarket site is currently the focus of a planning application from Sainsbury’s for a supermarket.

PART OF THE NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN

The town council’s proposal, put forward by the Town Mayor, Nigel Champken Woods, will also ask that South Oxfordshire District Council agree that the assessment be considered as a priority in working in partnership with the Thame Town Council in its development of the Neighbourhood Plan, and that it be completed by March 2014.

Jenny Richardson told the council: “CMAG would like to offer support, in whatever way possible, to further this assessment, with an aim to ensure that the Cattlemarket site is used for the best possible benefit to the people of Thame, and that a significant part of the site is developed for community uses.

“We recognise,” she said, “that any plan for the Cattlemarket site must be viable, proportionate, sustainable and support the long term viability of the town, from an economic, social and environmental point of view. We are committed to maintaining an open mind as to how our aims can be achieved.

MARY PORTAS

“There has been a lot of focus on town centres recently, including the Mary Portas Review of High Streets, dated December 2011, which has contributed to the localism debate and current government policy,” continued Jenny. “We would like to see the Cattlemarket site, which is publicly owned and the last major development opportunity in the centre of the town, contribute to and support the unique proposition that Thame offers, not only to local residents but also to people who come from outside town.

“CMAG will continue to consult its members and interested parties, who have to date, provided a wealth of detailed feedback on their community group needs and aspirations. Working together with both Thame Town Council and South Oxfordshire District Council, we believe that we can help make our fantastic town even better.”

The council voted to accept the Mayor’s Motion to request SODC to finance such an assessment.

THAME’S budding relationship with a town in Romania will soon be a formal twinning arrangement, when the Mayor of Thame signs a Twinning Charter.

Thame Town Council voted on Tuesday evening (19 June) to give permission to the Mayor, Nigel Champken Woods, to sign the Twinning Charter with the town of Sinaia in Romania.

Marius Ciortan, Secretary of Thame-Sinaia Friendship Association, said: “This is great news for the people and local groups of Thame. The Twinning with Sinaia will create opportunities for various local organisations and segments of the Thame population to establish new links and friendships. There will also be opportunities for Thame?s local groups and organisations to access EU funds for various people exchange projects with specific aims and objectives.”

BACKGROUND

Marius explained: “In 2,007 a number of local residents approached the then Mayor to suggest that Thame should have links with an Eastern European country as well as with Western Europeans such as Montesson in France.

“I became involved through Thame Rotary. My wife Zoe and I suggested the Romanian town of Sinaia as a possible link, as it is a nice town and about the same size as Thame.”

An approach was made to the Mayor of Sinaia to see if they were interested in forming a link. Their enthusiasm for a link with the UK was immediate and a small delegation from Thame visited Sinaia in 2009, followed six months later by a visit from Sinaia to Thame.

The Sinaia Friendship Association was formed as a result of these visits in July 2010. TSFA currently has 13 full members and another 40 associate members and has been fundraising for the past years to enable them to offer hospitality to visitors from Sinaia. Current assets are in the region of

THAME’S Cattlemarket Action Group (CMAG) has vowed to support the town council’s request that the district council finances an assessment of a ‘viable’ mixed-use, community scheme for the site.

At a meeting of Thame Town Council last night (19/06), Jenny Richardson, speaking on behalf of CMAG, said that her organisation supported Thame Town Council?s proposed request to South Oxfordshire District Council to finance the assessment of a viable, mixed use scheme on the Cattlemarket and car park site in North Street, Thame.

Thame Cattlemarket site is currently the focus of a planning application from Sainsbury’s for a supermarket.

PART OF THE NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN

The town council’s proposal, put forward by the Town Mayor, Nigel Champken Woods, will also ask that South Oxfordshire District Council agree that the assessment be considered as a priority in working in partnership with the Thame Town Council in its development of the Neighbourhood Plan, and that it be completed by March 2014.

Jenny Richardson told the council: “CMAG would like to offer support, in whatever way possible, to further this assessment, with an aim to ensure that the Cattlemarket site is used for the best possible benefit to the people of Thame, and that a significant part of the site is developed for community uses.

“We recognise,” she said, “that any plan for the Cattlemarket site must be viable, proportionate, sustainable and support the long term viability of the town, from an economic, social and environmental point of view. We are committed to maintaining an open mind as to how our aims can be achieved.

MARY PORTAS

“There has been a lot of focus on town centres recently, including the Mary Portas Review of High Streets, dated December 2011, which has contributed to the localism debate and current government policy,” continued Jenny. “We would like to see the Cattlemarket site, which is publicly owned and the last major development opportunity in the centre of the town, contribute to and support the unique proposition that Thame offers, not only to local residents but also to people who come from outside town.

“CMAG will continue to consult its members and interested parties, who have to date, provided a wealth of detailed feedback on their community group needs and aspirations. Working together with both Thame Town Council and South Oxfordshire District Council, we believe that we can help make our fantastic town even better.”

The council voted to accept the Mayor’s Motion to request SODC to finance such an assessment.

THAME doctors, based at the Rycote Practice in East Street, will not be taking part in the the first doctors’ day of action in almost 40 years, over their pensions.

In a statement today, the Practice Manager at the Rycote Practice, Karl Savage, told Thamenews.net: “Whilst the Rycote Practice supports the BMA position in respect of pension changes, we are keen to ensure that patient care is not disrupted as a result. Our doctors will not therefore be striking on Thursday, June 21, and we will remain open all day for a normal surgery.”

Doctors across the country who will be taking part in the industrial action on Thursday, will continue to provide all urgent and emergency care during any industrial action, but will postpone non-urgent work such as outpatient appointments.

IMAGE: Courtesy of www.posters.co.uk For illustrative purposes only

THE death of a four-year-old boy from Thame was caused by an aggressive bacterial infection that entered his blood stream, a Coroner’s court heard today.

Oliver Blockley, the inquest heard, died on October 30, 2011, after a virus weakened his airways, enabling the infection to take a hold.

The post-mortem examination also found that a tumour was present in Oliver?s adrenal gland, which, said the Coroner, may have weakened his immune system.

Buckinghamshire Coroner, Richard Hulett, found that Oliver had died of natural causes.

THAME doctors, based at the Rycote Practice in East Street, will not be taking part in the the first doctors’ day of action in almost 40 years, over their pensions.

In a statement today, the Practice Manager at the Rycote Practice, Karl Savage, told Thamenews.net: “Whilst the Rycote Practice supports the BMA position in respect of pension changes, we are keen to ensure that patient care is not disrupted as a result. Our doctors will not therefore be striking on Thursday, June 21, and we will remain open all day for a normal surgery.”

Doctors across the country who will be taking part in the industrial action on Thursday, will continue to provide all urgent and emergency care during any industrial action, but will postpone non-urgent work such as outpatient appointments.

IMAGE: Courtesy of www.posters.co.uk For illustrative purposes only

THE death of a four-year-old boy from Thame was caused by an aggressive bacterial infection that entered his blood stream, a Coroner’s court heard today.

Oliver Blockley, the inquest heard, died on October 30, 2011, after a virus weakened his airways, enabling the infection to take a hold.

The post-mortem examination also found that a tumour was present in Oliver?s adrenal gland, which, said the Coroner, may have weakened his immune system.

Buckinghamshire Coroner, Richard Hulett, found that Oliver had died of natural causes.

After keeping a wary eye on the weather all the previous week, the organisers of this year?s Thame Carnival were able to heave a great sigh of relief on Saturday, when, despite strong winds, the rain stayed away all afternoon!

Hundreds of people lined the streets well in advance of a parade full of enough colour and joyous sound to wash away the long, grey days of recent weeks. Led by the local fire engine and fire officers spraying the yelping crowd with their hoses, came float after float throbbing with the music of the Disco era, carrying dancers and waving people of all ages, all dressed up in big, curly wigs, Bell bottom trousers, medallions and other fashions of the day.

The judges selected The Black Horse pub float as the deserved winners of the Carnival Cup, but so impressed were they with all the primary school walking entries, that each was presented with a special certificate of commendation. Who could forget the great sea of red and gold as Barley Hill school passed by, and the John Hampden school?s giant-sized John Travolta pulled along on a trolley, with Head teacher Alan Haig in White suit, black permed wig and droopy, 60’s style moustache showing off his dance moves and exhorting the crowd to join in.

Down on the recreation ground afterwards, there were fairground rides, a mega slide, football challenge, dog show, food stalls, ice cream van, beer tent, climbing wall, bouncy casle, face painting, raffles, tug-of-war, belly dancing, drama display from Stagecoach and dozens of other stalls and games to keep the whole family happy all afternoon.

The live music stage included acts by St Joseph?s Disco Choir, Empire Band, Brill Tones, The Band With No Name, The Connection, Band, Dj-Arnie and the DJ for the dance competition was Thame?s very own, Kristian Winslade.

Nineties DJ legend, Brandon Block showed how he could still mix a mean set. His many claims to fame include “You Should Be…” a remix of ‘You Should Be Dancing’ by the Bee Gees, which reached number three in the UK Singles Chart in January, 1999.

Mark, the Manager at Brothers Hair Salon on Thame, led this year’s Carnival committee once again. He told ThameNews.Net today: “I thought the parade was amazing – even better than last year and it was so amazing to see such huge crowds turn up, despite the hurricane winds! A few stall holders decide not to come because of the weather but still we had lots more for people to do this year. The bands were great, the dog show was brilliant and the fitness displays were terrific.

“Hopefully we can continue to grow this event and we anticipate that we have raised more money than last year for local charities. Apart from one rude email from someone who seemed to blame me for the wind damaging her tent and losing her money, my view is the event was a massive success!”

PHOTOS; More carnival pictures here:LINK