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ARE you looking after your relative, partner or friend who is ill, disabled, frail or has an addiction?

If your answer is yes, would you like some time to yourself to meet people who are also caring for someone? Have a cuppa, relax, chat to others and find out what support services are available to you?

 We can help you to set up a meeting to find other carers in your area and find out what you want

 We can help with the initial fund for setting up carer support groups

 We are looking for ex carers who are happy to pass on their experience and knowledge to people in similar situations

We want to know, how we can help you, but we need your help. Please feel free to contact:

Barbara Jordon
Community Development Officer
Community Development Team
01844-217904
barbara.jordon@oxfordshire.gov.uk

or

Michelle Todd
Administrator
Community Development Team
Tel 01865-323091
communitydevelopment@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Photo: Courtesy of www.canterbury.ac.uk

DON’T forget to register to vote ? it?s easier than ever is the message from South Oxfordshire District Council. The council has been working trying to make sure that all eligible residents are on the electoral register in preparation for the district and parish elections, and a possible referendum, which will take place next May, 2011.

The council has sent forms to every household in the district to compile a new electoral register. Registration is quick and easy. If people?s details are the same as the previous year?s they can let us know online, by text or by free phone, so there?s no need to post a paper version. If there are changes, however, the form needs to be altered and posted back.

A common misconception is that if you notified us last year you don?t need to this year. Unfortunately the information cannot be used again, so households need to let us know each year even if their details haven?t changed. Contrary to popular belief, people are also not automatically registered even if they pay council tax. Registering is particularly important for anyone who has recently moved home.

By completing and returning the form South Oxfordshire residents will make sure they can have their say on how council services are run in the future.

David Buckle, Returning Officer for South Oxfordshire District Council, says: ?Voting is the only way residents can choose the people making decisions that affect their everyday lives, but they can only do this if they?re registered. Registration is happening now and is very simple. If your circumstances haven’t changed since the previous year you don’t even need to fill in a paper form. You can let us know over the internet, by free phone or SMS. If there are changes, however, the form needs to be altered and posted back.

?There are district council elections next May ? and the potential for voting reform referendum, so by registering to vote people are securing their voice in deciding who will represent them in South Oxfordshire and ultimately how the council will be run in the future. Another really important reason to register to vote, particularly in this current economic climate, is it can affect people?s credit ratings.

?Latest figures show that about 18,386 households still have not returned their forms. Registering in the next few weeks will save the council about

THIS is a Community Message from Thames Valley Police.
South Oxfordshire Community Safety Partnership is starting work on developing its Community Safety Strategy for 2011/12. This will outline the partnership?s priorities for improving community safety in the district.

We are asking people in South Oxfordshireto give us their views and also tell us about their experiences of crime and anti social behaviour. This will help us to decide which areas we should be focusing on in the Strategy,

We would really like to hear from you and would also ask you to encourage local residents to have their say.

Please visit the council?s website to give your comments, where you will find an online survey which will only take a few minutes to complete. The consultation ends on Friday 29 October 2010 and the survey results will help the Partnership to finalise its Strategy.

Please contact South Oxfordshire District Council?s consultation officer on 01491 823093 if you have any questions about taking part or would like to request an alternative format of the survey such as a paper copy.

A young woman who, despite being severley disabled, attended Lord Williams’s school and earned a Double First in Law at Oxford Brookes, has died aged 40.

Sharon Mace, or Rowen Jade as she became in 1996, went on to become an influencial advisor on disability rights.

Here is a link to her obituary in the Guardian newspaper:

LINK

THAME CHORAL SOCIETY – PROGRAMME 2010-2011- Autumn Term 2010 – December 11th – SCHUBERT ? MASS IN G
HAYDN ? ST NICHOLAS & Austrian carols.

Spring Term 2011 – May 2011 –
JOHN RUTTER – GLORIA
BOB CHILCOTT ? TE DEUM
DAVID BEDNALL ? PSALM 150
To be confirmed

Summer Term 2011
This will consist of a series of evening workshops, each one focussing on a different work or composer.

All Wednesday rehearsals are held at the Methodist Church, Haddenham starting at 7.30pm. New singers welcome – no audition required.

Concerts are held at St Mary?s Church in Thame.

Autumn term begins on Wednesday 8th September.
Spring term begins on Wednesday 5th January 2011.

We invite you to come along and give us a try for two weeks before you have to commit yourself to becoming a member.

For further details see our website: www.thamechoralsociety.co.uk or ring 01844
216801.

PLANNING Applications to be considered by Thame Town Council?s planning committee, on October 5, 2010.

8798
P10/E1335 THE PADDOCK, 33 MORETON LANE
Front extension to form garden room with glass sliding doors and glass roof. Single-storey.

8799
P10/E1299/LB ELM TREE FARMHOUSE, MORETON
Formation of en-suite facilities within existing bedroom.

8800
P10/E1364 6-8 CHINNOR ROAD
Alteration and extension to existing extension to form additional residential unit.

8801
P10/E1368 9 HUNT ROAD
Single-storey front extension (amendment to front extension granted (P10/E0640).

8802
P10/E1379/LB THAME LODGE, THAME PARK ROAD
Renovation/reconstruction of Thame Lodge to include demolition of lodge cottages, erection of replacement detached cottage and re-alignment of entrance driveway.

8803
P10/E1378 THAME LODGE, THAME PARK ROAD
Renovation/reconstruction of Thame Lodge to include demolition of lodge cottages, erection of replacement detached cottage and re-alignment of entrance driveway.

8804
P10/E1358/LB ELM TREE BARN, MORETON
Alterations to existing doors and windows to provide front door,
escape windows and opening lights. Installation of flue for log burning stove. Installation of vent for kitchen. Internal alterations
to relocate kitchen and enlarge bathroom.

8805
P10/E1424 ELM TREE BARN, MORETON
Alterations to existing doors and windows to provide front door,
escape windows and opening lights. Installation of flue for log burning stove. Installation of vent for kitchen. Internal alterations
to relocate kitchen and enlarge bathroom.

HAVE you had a fancy to have a go at dancing? Well, now’s your chance. There are two new opportunities coming up at the Thame Barns Centre in Church Road, Thame.

Starting at the end of September you can join ?Come Dancing? on Monday evenings, from 8.15 to 9.15pm, a beginners Ballroom and Latin dance class taught by Scott Cole, brother of ?Strictly star Brendon Cole? and former New Zealand Champion and UK number three.
You will be taught by an expert and no experience or partner is required. A chance to have fun, keep fit and feel fabulous. For more information contact Scott on 07912 362235.

ON October 14, Go Active are giving all those with two left feet a chance to try a variety of dance styles whilst getting fit. Tap, Salsa, Modern and Adult Ballet will be included; it will be fun, energetic and a great way to meet new people.

Once again, no experience is needed, just turn up in loose fitting, comfortable clothes and be taught by qualified dance instructor. Classes costs

THE Farmers’ Market that visits Thame every second Tuesday in the month, is to come to the town on a Saturday – but only when there is a fifth Saturday in the month.

There will be 14 stalls selling local produce, placed along the side of the town hall, from 8am to 2.30pm.

Both October 2010 and January 2011 are the next months that have five Saturdays in them.

THAME Cycling Club, started just one year ago, is growing in populartiy, offering cyclists of all abilitities to cycle locally in small groups, according to experience and fitness.

Jonathan Cockshott has recently taken over leading the rides, which leave from the main entrance to Racquets Fitness Centre, in Cattlemarket, Thame, every Saturday morning at 10am.

Contact – Jonathan 0787 344 5631 for more information.

Planning Applications Considered by Thame Town Council?s Planning Committee on Tuesday, August 24, 2010.

8777
P10/E1070 4 GREENWAY
Two storey side extension. Single storey front and rear extension.
Loft conversion.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL

8778
P10/E1086 3 GARDEN CITY
To remove dead conifer hedge and replace it with a closed boarded
wood fence.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL

8779
P10/E1050 THAME SPORTS CLUB, CHILTERN GROVE
Extension of existing lighting at Thame Tennis Club (part of Thame Sports
Club) from Courts No 1 & 2 to Court No 3.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Comment: subject to current regulations as to light spillage/pollution.

8780
P10/E1095 21 CHINNOR ROAD
Demolition of part of existing single storey kitchen and erection of
single storey rear extension.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL

8781
P10/E1098 7 CHINNOR ROAD
Proposed rear extension.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL

8782
P10/E1147 46b NORTH STREET
Change of use from caf