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  • Police alert: ipad stolen in Thame burglary

    ON Friday,  January 10, between 6pm and 10pm, a property in Cheshire Road, Thame, was burgled. Offender(s)  gained entry through an insecure rear door and stole an iPad.

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    Please be extra vigilant. If you have seen any suspicious looking people or vehicles in the area or have any information relating to this message please call the police on 101.

    Alternatively if you have information but wish to remain anonymous, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online @ crimestoppers-uk.org. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.

  • Invitation to a Late Breakfast

    THE  first Late Breakfast of 2014, will be at the Eden Suite, The Spread Eagle Hotel , Thame,  on Thursday, January 16, at 9 – 10.30am.

    The Late Breakfast - Monthly networking
    The Late Breakfast – Monthly networking

    Sarah Fletcher of Mushroom Souffle will be helping to create a bit of ‘Social Media Magic,’ so if you want to give your business motivation a boost and increase your productivity and business strategy by improving your use of social media……this is the presentation to start 2014 !

    Book on www.thelatebreakfast.co.uk by 12.00 on Wednesday, January 15, to appear on the guest list or just turn up on the day. The entry fee of £10 (including light refreshments) is payable at the door by cash or cheque.

  • Thame Round Table and Santa say ‘Thank you’

    DONATIONS by the generous people of Thame and the surrounding villages have raised £6,300 for local causes over the Christmas period. Assisted by Thame Round Table, Santa was out doing the rounds on his sleigh for 10 nights in the run up to Christmas, with further assistance provided by many of the groups to whom the money has now been donated. 

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    Thame Round Table’s Santa Sleight

     

     

     

    With his sleigh fully refurbished for the 2013 season, Santa and his helpers even managed to avoid most of the bad weather of the last few weeks, as they worked they way round nearly every street in Thame, Haddenham and Long Crendon.

    Tim Lancaster, Chairman of Thame Round Table, said: “Once again we have been humbled by the generosity of the people of Thame and the surrounding villages. In what continues to be a difficult time for many people, it is fantastic to be able to raise so much money for local causes. We’d like to thank everyone who donated and everyone who came out and helped us each night.”

    The complete list of local causes who have received donations this year is: Thame Day Centre, Thame Gymnastics Club, Explorer Scouts, Thame Swimming Club, Thame Football Club, Girl Guides, Thame Skate Park, SAFARI, the Hockey Club, Thame Youth Memorial, The Jack O’Donnell Foundation and the Cricket Club.

  • Deception, Lies & Chocolate Muffins at Thame library

    AN author with local links is currently doing a tour of libraries with her debut novel, Deception, Lies and Chocolate Muffins, and will be appearing at Thame library on January 25th, at 11am, to talk about her book.

    Author, Jennie Ann Rake
    Author, Jennie Ann Rake

    Jennie Ann Rake’s book is described as: “A humorous glimpse of village life and the scandalous dynamics behind the genteel veneer…… Deception, Lies and Chocolate Muffins is the amusing debut by Jennie Ann Rake, with gentle humour and style resonant of Katie Ffforde and Joanna Trollope.” It contains a couple of references to Thame, where Jennie has several friends.

    The publisher’s blurb gives a taste of the story within: “The curtains are twitching in Witchert Close, but Hattie and Nick will soon be leaving it all behind for their dream cottage in the country. But in the months leading up to their relocation, the local gossips are given more than enough fuel for their scandal-mongering fires.

    “The arrival of a handsome, Italian estate agent forces Hattie to reopen wounds from her past. Leo Marcello is a man that she has been trying not to think about for more than twenty years, ever since he left her standing at Victoria Station before disappearing from her life. Now she wants answers – and chocolate muffins!”

    Jennie Ann Rake has been a primary school teacher for most of her career, specialising in music. Her life now revolves around writing, running her Fair Trade shop and looking after her three pampered cats. She and her husband live in Blandford Forum, Dorset.

    Deception, Lies and Chocolate Muffins (The Guilty Secrets of a Wayward School Teacher) is available from The Book House, in Thame, published by The Book Guild. It is also available as an e-book

  • Paperwork stolen in Worminghall burglary

     THAMES Valley Police is appealing for witnesses after a burglary In The Avenue in Worminghall, Aylesbury.

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    Thames Valley Police Alert

    At 3:30am on Monday (6/1) offenders gained entry to an insecure car parked on a drive way.

    They took the fob from the car to access the garage. Once inside, the garage they carried out a search of the fridge and filing cabinet.

    The offenders stole an A4 box containing paperwork.

    They were disturbed by the occupants and the offenders drove off in the direction towards the junction of the The Avenue and Clifton Road.

    Det Con Gemma Howe, said: “I would be keen to speak to anyone that witnessed any suspicious persons and vehicles in the area at the time of this incident.”

    If you have any information please contact Det Con Howe via the Thames Valley Police Enquiry Centre on 101.

    If you don’t want to speak directly to the police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.

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  • Acoustic Folk and Roots coming to the Players Theatre

    LONELY Mountain Music is to present an evening of contemporary folk music at The Thame Players Theatre in Nelson Street, Thame, on Saturday, January 25.

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    Musician, Ed Prosek

     

     

     

     

     

    The show will feature three artists, the  headline act  being Ed Prosek, a 22 year old Californian, now living in Bridgton, who brings a modern authenticity, passion and originality to the British Singer-Songwriting scene and is quickly establishing himself.

     On the bill too are Jameson, also from the USA and British group, Whiskey for the Wounded. The fourth artist on the bill is Joe Keelan, former front man of Liverpool’s leading folk collective, The Random Family, Joe has struck out on his own since the band hung up their instruments for the last time. “His songs are beautiful, heartfelt and sung with a truly original voice bringing together the traditions of British folk music with contemporary songwriting values.”

    The event will begin at 7.45pm – Tickets: £12.50 – ONLY available from www.wegottickets.com or follow the link on Thame Players’ website www.thameplayers.co.uk. They are NOT available through Tickets Anywhere or by telephone.

  • Invitation to older & disabled people to exercise to music

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    Extend Exercise for the older and/or disabled

    A woman from Towersey who is going to run exercise classes in the village for older and/or disabled people during January, would like to know whether a similar scheme would be welcomed in Thame.

    Barbara Jordan has been running these sessions in Princes Risborough at Churchill Court for over a year. “The people that take part seem to really enjoy themselves and,  it helps to keep me fit as well!” said Barbara. Here are the details:

    “Now is the time to make a new year’s resolution to improve your fitness. Extend tutors have been teaching exercise to music for older adults and people with disabilities for over 30 years. If you have any physical restrictions you just need to let us know. We are trained to ensure that you exercise within your limits. We can provide easier, alternative or seated exercises whenever appropriate. We help and encourage people of all shapes and sizes to improve their general health and maintain independence and mobility in an enjoyable atmosphere.

    “Just look at these benefits of our Extend exercise classes –

    · Improvement in quality of life through keeping active

    · Improvement in balance and agility

    · Greater movement and mobility

    · Better posture and co-ordination

    · Support from qualified exercise professionals

    · Enjoyable and worthwhile social activity

    · Fun and friendship

    “Come and give us a try. EXTEND may be right up your street!
    When? – Tuesday afternoon at 2.30 pm to 3.30 pm Where? – Towersey memorial Hall
    To find out more visit the Extend website – www.extend.org.uk
    Or ring Barbara on 01844 212195″

  • Update: Break in at Thame restaurant

    The Star & Garter indian restaurant in Thame
    The Star & Garter indian restaurant in Thame

    UPDATE:  The Star and Garter Indian Restaurant has confirmed that it was their restaurant that this police alert applies to:

    Message sent via Thames Valley Country Watch: YESTERDAY, Wednesday, January 8,  between 12.30am and 11.30am a restaurant in Wellington Street, Thame, was broken into. Offender(s) jemmied open a rear window to gain access and stole the till draws including cash.

    Please be extra vigilant. If you have seen any suspicious looking people or vehicles in the area or have any information relating to this message please call the police on 101.

    Alternatively if you have information but wish to remain anonymous, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online @ crimestoppers-uk.org. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.

  • Local offenders brought to justice

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    THE latest crop of offenders appearing before Oxford Magistrates include two from Thame and two from the Chinnor area.

    Darren Constable, 31, of Hopton Road, Thame, admitted drink driving in Rycote Lane, Thame, on November 5, 2013. He had 135mg of alcohol in 100ml of urine, above the legal limit of 107mg and was given a 38-month driving ban and fined £600. He was also ordered to pay a £60 Victim Surcharge and £85 costs.

    Liam Strachan, 23, of Pearce Way, Thame, admitted shoplifting food worth £34.39 from Marks and Spencers in Thame on November 10, 2013 and stealing food worth £45.72 from the same company on October 9, 2013. He received a Community Order with a supervision requirement and ordered to pay £80.11 compensation.

    James Bonwick, 21, of Crowell, Chinnor, admitted driving without due care and attention in Nettlebed on May 3, 2013. He was fined £200 and ordered to pay a £20 Victim Surcharge, £85 costs and received six points on his driving licence.

    David Kingham-Cooper, 32, of Sydenham Road, Sydenham, Chinnor, admitted drink driving in Stert Road, Kingston Blount, Chinnor, on December 6, 2013. He had 72 micrograms of alcohol in 100ml of breath, above the legal limit of 35 micrograms and was given a 20-month driving ban and fined £274. He was ordered to pay a £27 victim surcharge and £85 costs.

    SOURCE: Oxford Mail

     

  • Rural Crime Action days invitation

    THAMES Valley Police is running more action days to combat rural crime across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse in January and February.

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    As part of these days PCSOs will be available to visit your farm or rural business and visibly mark your property with a CREMARK pen. This is a paint pen which is then sealed with lacquer and provides an overt visible deterrent to thieves. This is a free service.
    The action days are:

    Thame Saturday 25th January 
    Didcot Thursday 16th January
    Abingdon Friday 17th January
    Henley Thursday 30th January
    Wantage Saturday 1st February
    Faringdon Tuesday 4th February
    Wallingford Saturday 8th February

    To book an appointment in your area please contact Ali Smith, Crime Reduction Advisor on 01865 555129 or email her on Alison.smith4@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk