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  • Thame Advent Calendar – live!

    THERE’S so much going on in Thame this festive season, that the ‘Christmas In Thame’ Facebook page has come up with a wizard idea to help you keep track – The Thame Advent Calendar.

     

     

    Each day of advent you can find out about something happening in Thame that you can take part in to help get you into the Christmas Spirit. From gift fairs and wreath making; Christmas Jumper Parties to carol concerts; fun runs and quiz nights there is something for everyone.

    So HO HO HOp on over to the Christmas In Thame Facebook page to find out more… or, keep your eye on Thame.Net’s EVENTS page for regular updates. If you would like a paper copy of the Christmas goings-on, pop into Thame Town Hall from November 27, to pick one up.

  • Thousands of pounds worth of perfume taken in chemist break-ins

    THAMES Valley Police is appealing for information after £10,000 of perfume was stolen following two burglaries at Boots the Chemist, including one in Thame.

     

     

    The first incident was at around 4.30am on Saturday, November 4, 2017, in which offenders smashed the front window of Boots the Chemist, in High Street Thame, and made off with a quantity of perfume.

    The latest incident was at around 3.30am on Tuesday, November 14, 2017, during which offenders smashed the front window of Boots the Chemist in Market Place, Wallingford, and agains stole a quantity of perfume.

    Police say that these incidents are being linked. The offenders in both burglaries are described as two men, both approximately 5ft 8 to 5ft 11 tall. One was wearing a puffer style jacket, with his face covered, the other was wearing a dark coloured jacket and also had his face covered.

    Investigating officer, PC Mark Wright based at Thame police station, said: “We are appealing for information following these two burglaries in which a total of around £10,000 worth of perfume was stolen.

    “We are appealing for witnesses and we are particularly interested in anyone who was driving in the area at the time of these offences and may have dash cam footage.

    “Additionally we would ask anyone who has been offered a large quantity of perfume for sale to please get in touch to assist with our enquiry.”

    If you have any information relating to this case, please call 101 quoting reference ‘43170338382’, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously.

  • Santa Claus is Comin’!

    FOLLOWING its recent highly-praised concerts in Oxford in June, and as part of the TAL Festival in October, Thame Chamber Choir, together with its children’s choir, TCC2, now presents its annual Christmas Concerts in St Mary’s Church, Thame, on Saturday, December 16.

     

    As in recent years, these include the very popular family matinée at 4.30 pm, specially intended for families with young children, followed by a full-length concert at 7.30 pm. Both will feature a blend of old favourites and pieces with a modern twist, with traditional refreshments (including mulled wine and mince pies), familiar carols to sing along with, and a beautiful candlelit atmosphere.

    Tickets are available from the Book House, Thame, or on the door, and are free for children under 18.

  • Forget Me Knot Cafe is a very special place

    THE Forget Me Knot Café in Chinnor, has had a very successful autumn programme, with a wonderful Tea dance hosted by local musician Ian English, and Chiltern Music Thereapy attending to run a session as per attached picture where we had all ages, with babies and toddlers enjoying the session as much as everyone else.

    On Monday, November 27, we will have Heidi from Kiddledivy come along, with lots of energy and some great instruments, then Monday, December 10, is our Christmas session, and we are very lucky to be entertained by the children of Mill Lane School in Chinnor, followed by a visit from father Christmas and a Christmas lunch put on by the Chinnor Village Centre.

    Forget Me Knot Cafe runs to provide information, peer support and activities which aim to put people with dementia, old age, mental health, loneliness and their carers in control of their lives so they are able to live well and enjoy life. For more infomation contact Michele info@holisticmassageuk.co.uk, or telephone: 0777973209 or visit our facebook page on www.facebook.com/forgetmeknotcafe.

    SOURCE: Contributed

  • ‘Grab a grant’ from your councillor before it’s too late

    THAME’s District Councillors are concerned that applications for SODC Community Grants, worth £5,000 from each Councillor, have been slow in coming forward. Only £586 of Cllr Nigel Champken Woods’ £5,000 has been taken up, by the Thame and District Allotment Society to build a Wildlife pond. All of Cllr David Dodds’ £5,000 is up for grabs and Cllr Jeannette Matelot Green has £1,700 left to give away having already awarded £800 to the TAL Festival to buy a new PA system. She has also given £2,500 to Thame Museum for a Thame Remembers legacy book.

    To find out more about applying for SODC Community Grants for YOUR organisation, visit the SODC website HERE

    Red Kite Family Centre has benefited from Councillor Community Awards. So could YOUR organisation or group!

    Some similar grants, available from Thame’s County Councillors, have been awarded. The Red Kite Family Centre – Stay & Play in Chinnor – has received £2,400 funding towards providing ‘open access universal provision’ that will help maintain the Red Kide Family Centre, satellite centre based in Chinnor Library. The main, Red Kite Family Centre, Stay & Play in Thame has received £3,000 funding towards its open access universal provision, that has expanded the stay and play sessions in Thame from one to two a week.

    There have also been other applications yet to be considered by the County Councillors. This will happen at the January 2018 meeting of Oxfordshire county Council.

  • Help Thame Town Council decide where to spend its budget

    HOW much Thame Town Council spends each year is published in its annual budget, and this year it is going one step further and is holding a drop-in session for the public to go and view the draft Budget, and hear views and suggestions for how the money should be spent next year. The council has today published the following statement and invitation:

    “In preparing its budget for 2018-19, Thame Town Council has again looked hard at where it can make savings (both in terms of cuts and further efficiencies), while at the same time providing the projects, functions and services that the community of Thame expect to be delivered.

    “While always publicising the budgeting process, this year, the Town Council is going one step further in its transparency and community involvement, by hosting a drop-in session at the Town Hall from 5:30pm till 8pm on the evening of Tuesday, December 12, 2017. This will provide an opportunity for any resident of Thame to discuss the draft budget in detail with the Town Clerk and members of the Budget Working Group. There is potential then for the Budget Working Group to refine the budget still further, in response to feedback from the community of Thame.”

    You can read the full statement on Thame Town Council’s website HERE

  • All set for a crackin’ Thame Krimble!

    THIS year, Christmas in Thame promises be a huge treat for everyone with more events planned than ever before, from glittering festival entertainment to Christmas shopping bargains galore!

    The festive spirit begins with planning the present buying, and what better way to start than with the Christmas Craft Fair and Festive Cafe at the Thame Barns Centre, on November 24. Enjoy browsing lots of interesting local craft stalls to get those special Christmas presents. Relax with friends over a coffee and homemade cake or festive light lunch. 9.30am – 3.30 pm

    Illuminating times !

    On Friday, December 1, the whole town centre will light up, as the Mayor of Thame, with the help of the lucky winner of the Snowflake Search, presses the magic plunger to make it happen, at around 7pm.

    But even before that, the fun will begin from 3.30pm, with rides and attractions for children, including Go-karts and a human-sized Snow Globe, as well as 40 food and gift stalls, hot food and drink – including the ever popular fresh crepes served by Thame’s friends from our twin town, Montesson.

    You can download an event programme HERE

    Late Night Shopping

    The following shops will be staying open late for the event, and have some exclusive offers on: Autoparts, Jack & Alice, Powder, Thame Jewellery Workshop, The Birdcage, Tilly Nilly and Wally’s Toy Shop.

    Christmas Shopping Saturday

    We all love our independent shops that give Thame high street such a special flavour, and they all deserve our support at this, their most important trading time of the year. On the Saturday, December 2, if you haven’t already, make sure you join the Facebook event for the Christmas Shopping Saturday event in Thame, and pick up a guide from the Town Hall or the Town Centre shops. The challenge is to do as much as your Christmas shopping in Thame, as you possible can. Remember: Shop Locally – Why?  Because, did you realise that of every £1 you spend with a local, independent business, between 50p-70p circulates back into your local economy. Shopping locally supports local traders, their suppliers and the people they depend on to run their businesses. Buying locally boosts your local economy, rebuilding confidence in the community, enabling local businesses to prosper and grow. Here endeth the lesson….

    Competitions!

    Thame’s local radio station, Red Kite Radio, and one of the event sponsors Sportif Citroen, will both be running competitions at the event, with prizes including afternoon tea at Haddenham Garden Centre, an MOT and a voucher for the House of Spice. And watch out for special posters in participating shops, with details of a ‘selfie’ challenge, inviting you take a picture with your special buy from one of the shops offering special deals, post it on social media and win yourself shopping vouchers.

    And while we’re talking ‘digital’, make sure you use the #hashtag #ChristmasInThame wherever you’re sharing festive events, facebook and instagram posts from now until Christmas.

    The sponsors for this year’s Thame Christmas event are sponsors ASM Auto Recycling, Kubota, Sportif Citroen, Lucy Electric, JJ Plumbing & Heating, 3B Vehicle Hire, Thame & District Housing Association and Windles Group, without whom it wouldn’t happen!

    There’s more!

    On Sunday, December 3, it’ll be ‘Ready, Set, Go! for the popular Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity Festive Fun Run in Thame on Sunday, December 3, at 10am. Dress to be festive and bring the whole family for this get-together on the hoof in aid of Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity, supported by Thame Lions.

    Much more!

    There are so many more festival frivolities planned for the next four weeks, so skate on over to https://www.facebook.com/pg/ChristmasInThame/events/ for a full list. AND there’s FREE car parking available in the Co-Op and Cattlemarket car parks on Saturdays throughout December (excluding 30 December).

  • Breakfast for Movember in Thame

    A cyclist on a mission to cycle 140 miles solo in one day, in support of the Men’s charity, Movember, made a pit-stop in Thame early this morning for breakfast.

    Sally Dickinson welcomes Dermot McCarthy to What’s Cooking in Thame

    Dermot McCarthy is en route from his home town of Kimpton, Hertfordshire, to Ross-On-Wye, raising funds to tackle some of the biggest health issues faced by men: prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and poor mental health. Dermot, is part of a team of fellow workers at analytics software company, FICO UK, tackling various challenges for Movember and has already raised £700 for the charity.

    This morning, he arrived at What’s Cooking in Cornmarket, Thame, at 7.30am to refuel on their wonderful triple muffin and pancake breakfasts, before setting off on the next leg of his journey to Coffee Smith’s in Witney. From there he will pedal to the Waitrose Cafe in Cheltenham for lunch before taking to the road for his final destination, The Saracen’s Head pub at Symonds Yat, where his wife and reception party will be meeting him.

    Over a very early coffee at What’s Cooking, Dermot told Thame.net: “This is my third ride. The first I did with an overnight break in Thame and the second was all in one day but in the opposite direction. Both were on my hybrid bike. This time I am riding my road/racing bike which should be quicker. I’m looking forward to Journey’s end at the Saracen’s Head Inn, where my wife, car with bike rack, friends and a pint will be waiting.”

    Sally Dickinson, joint owner of What’s Cooking, told Thame.Net: ““It was a pleasure to meet Dermot this morning and we feel privileged he chose Thame and What’s Cooking for a quick breakfast break on his solo charity cycle ride. 140 miles in one day is no mean feat but, as he cycled away with a warm What’s Cooking glow, we couldn’t help but feel proud to have fed and supported him. What an amazing man. We wish him well.”

    If you would like to help Dermot raise as much as he can from his Movember challenge, visit: https://uk.movember.com/mospace/13680808

  • Help plan the future of local GP services

    THAMES GP practices have been working with Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (OCCG) and patient representatives on plans for the future of GP and primary care services in Oxfordshire.

    Image courtesy of The Rycote Practice, Thame

    Throughout the summer Thame’s GP practices have joined others in Oxfordshire to talk about how they currently work, what problems they regularly face and how they could work better. OCCG have also been talking to Patient Participation Groups to find out more about the patient experience, listening to what patients feel is important and their ideas for change.

    OCCG are holding a workshop-style event for each locality in Oxfordshire to enable residents to have their say on the future of GP services in their area. The workshop for Thame will take place on Tuesday 28 November at the George Hotel in Wallingford between 6:30pm and 8pm. To book your place and get more information please call 01865 334638 or email cscsu.talkinghealth@nhs.net.

  • ‘Two on the bounce’ for Chinnor Ladies football

    CHINNOR Ladies FC made it two on the bounce, with a 1-0 win over Headington Ladies at home on Sunday, November 12.

    Chinnor Junior girls, who were part of the girls football festival for 8s 9s and 10 year-olds.

    Chinnor were bouyant with the return of both Becky and Chloe and made a lively start, with attacking Headington who played into the wind. Ten minutes into the game saw a punch pass up to Nat Phillips from midfield, who set the ball to Kim B, who lobbed the keeper, to make it 1-0.

    Katie Thorp was unlucky with another lob over the keepers head. However the muddy conditions meant that the ball stuck in the mud inches away from the goal line. Headington were unlucky to not pull back an equaliser, as they kit the crossbar, and moments later, Chinnor could have increased their lead with Nat P toe poking the ball beyond the keeper, which went slightly wide of the wrong side of the goal post.

    The second half saw Headington grow stronger in the game. However Chinnor were resolute and managed the game to the end. Chances from Chinnor in the second half came from Livvy Free, Katie Thorp and Nat Phillips.

    The Girls Football Festival brought success, with the Chinnor Junior Girls training along side Anneka Nuttall, Watford Ladies FC Captain & Chinnor Ladies Goalkeeper, Katie Wales. Anneka was in charge of picking a new name for the girls team, which ended up being ‘Striking Lightenings’.

    For more information about Girls and Ladies football in the Chinnor area – you can reach the team via https://www.facebook.com/ChinnorLadiesFc/

    SOURCE: Contributed