CHILTERN Rail advises that on Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4, there will be some changes to its scheduled services, due to track improvement works.
The work includes signal maintenance, bridge strengthening and the removal of the foot crossing at Kings Sutton station to enable the new
Author: Sonja Francis
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Track Improvement Work Next Weekend
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Something For Everyone At School Fete
John Hampden School -Summer fete – Saturday, June 10.
Chalgrove Brass Band, Dancing Displays, Bouncy Castle, Fairground, Refreshments, BBQ, Bric a Brac, Books,Raffle, Beauty Stalls, England Football Tombolas and many more, SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE; 11.00 ? 2.00 PM
Entrance Fee: Adults 50p, Children 20p
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Dan Banks Quartet – Contributed
COMING SOON – Concert Jazz @ The Players Theatre, Nelson Street, Thame, featuring the Dan Banks Quartet.
Also featuring Zak Barratt on Sax, James Eager on Bass and Graeme Culham on Drums.
“Skip the predictable Footie for refreshing Live Jazz,” says organiser, Jazz Eddie.
Dan Banks soon developed a strong interest in Jazz and at the age of 19, started training at the London College of Music under Eddie Harvey. After leaving LCM, Dan began playing/studying with experienced Jazz Educator and performer, Brian Everington and since has had lessons with Simon Purcell and Steve Melling.
He has worked with many established and up and coming professionals including Phil Snack, Roger Curphey, Graeme Culham, Alan Morgan, Geoff Lardner, the Mervyn Wright Big Band, Zak Barrett, Glen Child, Alex Hearn, Elinor Munien, Dan Earley, and James Eager. Dan runs a trio/quartet playing at local venues around Essex and on the London scene (Jazz Cafe London, The Dorchester, The Landmark Hotel, and The Hilton) – Zak is the MD for the Thurrock Youth Jazz Orchestra ? no slouch.Tickets
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Music With Atmosphere – Contributed
A SOLO harp will be just one of the features of The Crendon Chamber Orchestra’s next concert, on Saturday, June 24, in St. Mary’s Church, Thame, at 8pm.
After working with the highly-acclaimed professional musicians of the Orchestra of St. John in April, the orchestra is looking to create a variety of atmospheres with their next programme, from Karl Jenkins’ Palladio – best known as the music from a certain diamond advert – to Elgar’s short but
beautifully intense work, Sospiri. The programme also includes Divertimento for Strings by Gareth Walters, Debussy ‘s Danses Sacre et Profane (with a solo harp) and Arvo Part’s serene Fratres for Strings and Percussion.
Whatever your mood, this concert has something for you!
The orchestra will be conducted by its regular conductor, Dr Jonathan Williams, local composer and music tutor.
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Chance To Be A VIP At British Grand Prix
BE part of a winning formula for children!
Two very lucky people will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet Bernie Ecclestone and join him in rubbing shoulders with the top drivers in the world of Formula One (F1), at this year?s British Grand Prix on June 11.
A fabulous day of activities at the Grand Prix is to be auctioned in aid of the Oxford Children?s Hospital Campaign.
Bids can be made on www.chox.org.uk or email campaign@orh.nhs.uk for this outstanding package which includes:
? A personal invitation from Bernie Ecclestone to join him on his grid walk prior to the Grand Prix
? Helicopter transfers to and from the Silverstone circuit from Banbury
? Two VIP passes to the F1 paddock throughout the day
? Hospitality in the exclusive British Racing Drivers? Club and seats in its private grandstand to watch the race, followed by lunch in the club houseThe Children?s Hospital is being built in Oxford on the site of the John Radcliffe Hospital which has a national reputation for medical excellence, research and education. The new, 106-bed Children?s Hospital will bring children?s services under one roof in a child and family-friendly building designed to reduce the stress and anxiety of being ill.
The Hospital Trust provides medical care for up to 2.5 million people, well beyond the people of Oxfordshire. Up to half a million of these patients are children.For example, its Craniofacial service is one of only four such specialised services in the UK and children travel from as far as the Scottish Highlands and Cornwall. It is anticipated that 47,000 outpatients and 17,000 inpatients will be treated at the hospital every year.
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Drought May Effect New Housing In The South East
PLANS to build over half a million homes in the South East must be urgently reviewed because of the impact that this will have on the region’s diminishing water resources, says Friends of the Earth.
The statement coincides with a recent meeting. Wednesday, May 24, of the South East Regional Planning Committee to discussing reports on water and housing that may lead to a re-think about housing in the South East of the country.
See Friends Of the Earth’s full report:
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From Palestrina To John Tavener
THAME Chamber Choir’s summer concert, on June 10, will take the form of a resume of some of its best musical performances since its inception.
The varied and facinating programme will include all sorts, from Palestrina to John Tavener.
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Has Your Friend Gone The Extra Mile In Education?
OXFORDSHIRE pupils are being invited to nominate their peers for a Learning Matters award. in recognition of their achievements at school.
Young people aged 11-16 can single out a friend who has gone the extra mile and made a difference.
They may have inspired someone to improve their grades or supported a friend to double their efforts in a subject they find difficult.Pupils have until Friday, June 16, to make their nominations and are asked to tell their story in fifty words or less, either by e-mail to learningmatters@oxfordshire.gov.uk or using the Learning Matters postcards being sent to schools or online at the Fox FM website: www.foxfm.co.uk.
Schools and childcare settings that have supported young people in innovative ways can also nominate themselves for an award in the following categories:
o Be healthy
o Stay safe
o Enjoy and achieve
o Make a positive contribution
o Achieve economic well-beingThe awards are the finale of the first year of the county council?s Learning Matters campaign that aims to drive up school standards, particularly at GCSE, by involving the whole community.
They are supported by Fox FM and a prize-winning ceremony hosted by Fox Select?s Roop and Tom ? two people who know what success at school can lead to ? will be held in July.
Both DJs recently graduated from university and were immediately given their own show on Fox FM.
Photo: Roop and Tom, Courtesy of Fox FM
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Local Company Solves Drought Dilemma
A THAME company has stepped in to rescue the town’s hanging baskets from the possible ravages of drought.
Purite, of Bandit Way, Thame, which manufactures and supplies high quality water purification equipment to hospitals and laboratories, has to test its equipment every day with water. This then becomes wastewater and, rather than throw it away, the company has been looking at ways to recycle it.Purite stepped in when they heard of the Town Council?s dilemma about how to keep the town?s hanging baskets watered because, although it seems that it won?t stop raining, it?s rumoured there?s a drought!
Three times a week (and possibly more if the sun appears), Purite will supply the Council with sufficient water to keep the town?s flowers blooming.
The company has also offered a temporary home for the Memorial Gardens’ fish when the ponds are emptied for refurbishment in the next few weeks.