DID you know that tomorrow, mathematically, is a once-only date numerically speaking (I’m sure there’s a special name for this ??)
At 12.34 and 56 seconds, on the 7th day of the 8th month, in the year two thousand and 9, it will be: 123456789 !! Mark the moment
Can you work out when such a sequence of numbers will appear again??
THAME police yesterday charged two men with illegal possession of drugs, following the recent discovery of 191 cannabis plants growing at a house in Great Milton.
They were Kevin HYNDS of Great Milton and Robert Shirley from Wallingford. Both men will appear before Didcot magistrates on August 29, 2009.
A THAME hair and scalp practitioner, imprisoned for sexual offences against four of his clients, has had his appeal against a three-year prison sentence rejected by the Court of Appeal.
Father of four, Praminder Mankoo, who operated from his clinic in Thame, was given a three year prison sentence for each of one count of indecent assault, and three of sexual assault, in September 2008.
He is expected to leave prison in April 2010 at the earliest.
AN appeal for witnesses has been issued this afternoon after an attempted theft in the High Street, Thame.
Thames Valley Police say that at 10.21am yesterday (3/8/09)) a woman was walking in Greyhound Walk when an Asian woman walked past her and dropped some money.
The woman heard the sound of the coins hitting the pavement but knowing that she didn?t drop them, carried on walking, turning into the High Street.
A couple of minutes later, the Asian woman approached her and said that she had dropped some money and at the same time, started opening the other woman?s handbag.
The woman realised what she was doing and grabbed her purse before the other woman could steal it.
The offender is Asian, aged between 20 and 35 years old and has long, dark hair which was tied back. She was wearing a flowing black-coloured top with a black T-shirt underneath, white trousers, UGG boots and sunglasses.
PC Darren James, investigating the incident, said: “It appears that the woman noticed the local traffic warden in the area before walking away.
“Although fortunately nothing was stolen, I would like residents to be aware that this has happened and to pay particular attention to keeping their belongings safe.
“I urge anyone who might have witnessed any suspicious activity, or have any information to help with my investigation, to get in touch.”
Anyone with information which could help the police should contact PC Darren James at Thame police station via 0845 8 505 505, or if you don?t want to talk to the police or give your name, call the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
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A 21 year old male Shane Parker, from Lockerly Road, Havant, Hants, has been arrested by Thames Valley Police Officers in relation to a series of thefts from motor vehicles across Oxfordshire and charged with theft from a vehicle in South Oxfordshire.
He appeared at Oxford Magistrates Court, on Thursday 30th July and has been remanded in custody.
THE Police are appealing for information after a recent spate of burglaries in South Oxfordshire, including one in Chinnor.
On Friday (24/7/09), during the day, nine properties were broken into from Watlington, Aston Rowant, then in Spring Lane, Chinnor and on to Lower Shiplake and Stoke Row, near Henley.
There have been reports of two white men, aged around 16 to 18 years old, in the areas at the time of the burglaries. It is possible that they could have been in a small blue vehicle.
Det Sgt Frankie Jarvis, investigating the burglaries said: “I suspect that these burglaries could be linked and I?m keen to catch those responsible.
“In most of the burglaries the thieves stole mainly cash and jewellery.
“I would urge anyone who may have seen the two men or any suspicious activity in the area to contact the police.”
Anyone with information about the burglaries is asked to contact DC Boyle at Witney police station via 0845 8 505 505, or if you don?t want to talk to the police or give your name, call the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
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A Chinnor live music promoter and record label owner has been invited to join the team behind the very successful TopoftheOx Song competition.
Michele Pethers, who previously organised the very successful ?Profile Fest ?events at the Civic
Centre in Aylesbury and runs an indie label representing both local and national acts, has joined
TopoftheOx, originally set up to find the best song in Oxfordshire and Brighton.
The competition was such an outstanding success, that TopoftheOx are now branching out and running the competition on a national level, meaning that bands, musicians and solo artists from Bucks and Beds can also get involved this year along with the rest of the UK.
Michele joins forces with Oxford Doctorate and business entrepreneur, Mark Hussey, and young, dynamic website designer and entrepreneur, James Tromans, who is an Oxford graduate/student. Jamie had already developed a highly successful online gaming website in his late teens.
From the 1st August 2009 musicians, bands and solo artists from around the country will be able to upload their original music to www.topoftheox.co.uk
ready for the public to vote for their favourite track.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
TopoftheOx is a unique web-based weekly song chart that is generated directly by the vote of the public. At the end of the competition, the songs that have received most votes in the Metal, Rock, Pop & R&B, Alternative and Electric Charts, will win a professional re-recording of their song mastered by some of the industry ?s top names, released nationally, appear on stage at a historical and prestigious venue at a winners concert, as well as a professional promo video and photo shoot by a top respected photographer. The artist with the song
that receives most votes overall will not only have their single supported with a music video and professional photos, but also receive management, a UK tour and promotion and band merchandise giving the artist that vital lift off that could turn them into household names.
Throughout the competition, TopoftheOx will be actively promoting and offering unique opportunities to participating bands. Absolutely anyone with an original recording can enter free of charge, regardless of the recording quality.
All participants will receive national exposure and promotion. In addition, artists can list their forthcoming gigs on a unique database integrated with popular online mapping software. A song of the week will be selected and displayed on the homepage as well as a ?5 minutes of fame ? section where a new band will feature on the front page every five minutes.
The competition has the support of major industry looking out for the weekly chart toppers who may also land themselves a significant prize.
For more information visit the website or Myspace page.
Contact Details: Telephone: 01844353154 / 07779732097
Email: pr@topoftheox.co.uk
www.topoftheox.co.uk
www.myspace.com/topoftheox
photo: Sarah Warne, a previous winner of the TopoftheOx best songwriter/singer competition
THAME Town Council is to start charging for its town centre, residents’ car parking permits.
The council’s new scheme will operate in the High Street, Buttermarket, Cornmarket and Upper High Street, and residents with no off-street parking in these areas will pay
TWO years ago a catastrophic fire destroyed the drama studio at Lord Williams?s Lower School and seriously damaged the Main Hall. Now, with the new Phoenix Performing Arts Studio recently opening and in everyday use, last Thursday hosted its first ever public performance. Thame Youth Theatre performed a double bill: the Juniors with their version of The Jungle Book, and the Seniors working together with the Juniors presenting new ghost story, Long Tom and the Dead Hand.
Fund-raising continues for the Phoenix, as it is not yet fully equipped, but last Thursday showed that both the Phoenix and the Youth Theatre are set for brighter days ahead.
Thame Youth Theatre is twenty years old this September and plans a major re-launch, to return to the levels of membership and activity that it used to enjoy, with classes in Dance and Drama, and regular performances alongside special projects ? performing at festivals at home and abroad, foreign exchanges and the like.
The first step in that re-launch comes with their first Summer project for some years, with a week of rehearsals leading up to performances at this summer?s Towersey Festival. Two groups ? Juniors aged from 10 to 13, and Seniors aged 14 and above ? will be rehearsing during the week, so do contact the Youth Theatre if you or someone you know might be interested in taking part. A particular feature will be the inclusion of live music, so anyone who plays a portable musical instrument will be particularly welcome, but anyone who enjoys performing is encouraged to contact the Youth Theatre.
The sessions will be lead by Chris Walters, a familiar figure to many in Thame because of his involvement with both Lord Williams?s and the Youth Theatre.
Weekly rehearsals will run from 24th-28th August at Phoenix Studio, Lord Williams?s Lower School, with performances at Towersey on 30th August. The cost will be
THE Trustees of Thame and District Day Centre have met with an NHS official to discuss a proposed rent increase that could cripple the centre.
Last week, the day centre was told that its rent was to be increased from just over