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  • 16/08/13 Plans for 175 new homes in Thame submitted

     

    A planning application to build 175 residential dwellings – including ‘up to 40% affordable houses’ on land west of Thame Park Road, Thame, has been submitted. The site is known as Site D in the Thame Neighbourhood Plan, as one of the designated sites for development.

    The Plans will be considered by a meeting of the full Thame Town Council on Tuesday, August 20, to decide the council’s recommendations and comments to be made to South Oxfordshire District Council. 

    Consultation on the plan started on July 26 and any representations on this application should be made in writing, ideally by using the web-form which can be accessed via the link below, no later than August 29, 2013 – that’s 13 days!

    Tuesday’s meeting is a public meeting and anyone wishing to speak must apply to the town council by 5pm the day before the meeting. Instructions HERE

    The plans are available to view at Thame Town Hall’s Information Centre, or online at:

    HERE

    DESIGN & ACCESS ILLUSTRATION Courtesy of http://www.civicstudio.co.uk/

  • 16/08/13 Delay on M40 following RTC near Thame

     

    A multi-vehicle collision on the M40 motorway, northbound near Lewknor is causing delays of up to 30 minutes.

    One lane is blocked between junction six at Watlington and junction seven for Thame.

  • 16/08/13 Craig Revel-Horwood to judge ‘Strictly Florence’

     

    HELP celebrate 25 years of Hospice care with Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity’s ‘Strictly Florence’ dance extravaganza on Sunday, October 6, at the Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury. 

    Couples will go head-to-head in an ultimate Strictly Come Dancing-style ‘dance-off’ to win the coveted Strictly Florence crown.

    Twelve lucky couples, including Sarah Whitmore who lived in Thame until recently, have now been selected to take part and over six weeks (starting from Sunday, August 25) the couples will learn two dances which they will then showcase in the final dancing competition. 

    Each dancing duo will be put through their paces, courtesy of Graham and Carol of local dance school GB Dance, and are tasked with learning a Cha Cha Cha and a Tango.

    But it won’t be easy for them, as each pair will have to perform in front of a live audience and VIP judging panel to include Mr Strictly himself Craig Revel-Horwood! Joining Craig will be Chinnor-based celebrity chef, writer and presenter Lotte Duncan, Scott Cole, dance choreographer and brother of Brendan Cole, and ex professional dancer Jean Orchard, who once studied at the infamous Italia Conti Stage school in London under the tuition of previous Strictly Come Dancing judge Arlene Phillips. Mix96 Drivetime presenter Katy Butler, will be adding her support by taking on the glamorous role of ‘Tess Daly’ for the evening.

    Tickets are on sale now from Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Box Office (0844 871 7607) or by visiting the website HERE

    Prices start from £20 (excludes booking fee) with limited premium and corporate seating packages available. For prices for all corporate seating contact Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity (FNHC) on 01296 429975 or email: strictly@fnhospice.org.uk

     

    The event will herald the start of Hospice Care Week, which runs from Monday, October 7 to Sunday, October 13, as well as kick-startong the 25th anniversary celebrations for Florence Nightingale Hospice which has been providing first-class specialist palliative care for local families affected by life-limiting illness across Aylesbury Vale and surrounding areas since 1989.

    FNHC needs to raise over £600,000 each year to provide both in-patient and at-home services for local families affected by life-limiting illness across Aylesbury Vale, Bedfordshire and parts of Oxfordshire.

  • 15/08/13 Win takes Thame cricketers to third in the table

     

    THAME Firsts put on another impressive display against Banbury Seconds at Church Meadow on Saturday (10/08), in Cherwell League Division One. The nine-wicket win moved Thame up to third in the table, as Banbury were made to struggle with the bat, and then overwhelmed by Taylor and Soni who put on an undefeated 173 for the second wicket.

    Thame won the toss and asked Banbury to bat as their trio of seamers sought to restrict the experienced Banbury top order. Will Rooney, Sam Lachlan and John Maynard duly bowled tight spells to apply the pressure and the visitors were soon 83 for four, and then 132 for seven. It was spinner Mike Higgs, however, who had the best analysis of three for 46 as Banbury finished on 172 for seven in their 53 overs.

    When Thame batted, Mike Higgs was out first ball of the innings, leaving an in-cutter from veteran Banbury and Oxfordshire bowler, Keith Arnold. However, from this start Will Taylor and Phil Soni didn’t look back and commenced to hit the Banbury bowlers all over the ground. The partnership was unbroken when the total of 172 was passed with Taylor on 88 not out and Soni 74 not out.

    Twyford Seconds vs Thame Town Seconds

    The Seconds also had an emphatic win away at Twyford, posting a large total of 292 for nine, and dismissing Twyford for 191.

    Richard Carr hit 97, Daniel Patey 58, James Adams 44, and Sam Alexander 41.

    George Patey took six for 63 off 13 overs when Twyford batted.

    The Thirds lost away to Kingston Bagpuize.

  • 15/08/13 keeper helps on-form Thame gain first point of the season

     

    LEAGUE Home game: 13/08/13: Final score: Thame United 0, Flackwell Heath 0. MATCH REPORT – Contributed by Bob Dixon: THAME United gained their first point of the season at the ASM Stadium on Tuesday evening when they drew 0 – 0 with Flackwell Heath. 

    The visitors had already trounced Kidlington 9 – 0 in their opening game of the season, and when the game started at Thame, were top of the league. Although the game was goalless, it was a joy to watch with both teams playing fast, attacking, open football.

    Full of confidence, Flackwell dominated the first few minutes until the home side settled and both James Faulkner and Niall Hodgkins went close. Thame keeper, Lee Farrow, made two outstanding saves, one from a free kick which was deflected by Thame’s ‘wall’, and the other from a 10-yard shot.

    Thame controlled the first part of the second half but as the half progressed, the visitors saw more of the ball and laid siege to the Thame goal for the final few minutes. United’s defence however was on form and Farrow was rarely troubled. 

    Overall, it was a vastly entertaining game which Thame could have easily lost, but on the balance of play, a draw was a fair result.

    Thame United: Farrow, Willett (I Pykett), P Pykett, Rhodes, Hercules, Jewell, Connelly, Lynch, Hodgkins (Dell), Faulkner (Gray), Goss.

  • 15/08/13 ‘Banger’ challenge for cancer charity

     

    A group of young people mainly based in Thame and Princes Risborough, are taking part in a charity rally in aid of Prostate Cancer. They will drive 1500 miles from Princes Risborough to Spain, over four days in two, £200 ‘bangers’. 

    If the team of nine, Ben Jones, Lee Dearman, Courtney Cox, Will Wright, Jonas Wright, Tim Graves, Teff Burnham, Mike Pearce and Kieran Ratcliffe, are victorious in all the tasks set by Ramshackle Rally, they will win the grand prize which they will donate to Prostate Cancer UK, as well as all the donations made via their ‘Just Giving’ page.

    For more information, go to:

    http://www.justgiving.com/Ben-Jones20

    http://theshirefolkelite.weebly.com/index.htm

    PHOTO: ‘The Shirefolk’ who will drive 1500 miles for charity.

  • 15/08/13 Lord Bill’s celebrates as ‘A’ level pass rate rises

     

    THE waiting is over for this year’s A level students at Lord Williams’s school, Thame, this morning and there was a mixture of nervousness and excitement as A level results were revealed. There was much to celebrate as out of the 644 entries, the pass rate rose to 98%, with 48% of grades at A*, A or B level.

    Headteacher, David Wybron, paid tribute to the achievements of this year’s cohort: “It is a great pleasure to celebrate with our students and to congratulate them on their achievements. We have talented, hard working students at Lord Williams’s and very dedicated teaching and support staff teams; that combination is a key reason why there are so many smiling and happy faces today among students, staff and parents.”

    The following students achieved A* or A grades in three or more subjects: Iona Caseby, Sarah Dore, Christopher Kew, Chris Leaney, Cameron McGarry, Caitlin Stanway-Williams, Hattie Bailey, Jessica Ballantine, Layla Batchellier, Tanya Batchellier, Sophie Crowe, Matthew Faulkner, Jamie Goetz, Hilary Goode, Emma Hornett, James Myerson, Alice Niedzielski and Emma Pearce.

    Iona, Cameron, Chris, Jamie and Emma (Hornett) will be taking up their places at Oxford and Iona and Chris are recipients of New College bursaries. Sarah will be taking up her place at Cambridge.

    Kate Sheehan, Head of Sixth Form, was also delighted with the results: “This cohort has had a very positive impact on the life of the whole school and not just the Sixth Form. It is very pleasing to see so many of them achieving the grades they need for the next stage in their education or employment. They will certainly make a big impression wherever the next stage of their journey takes them.”

  • 13/08/13 Thieves drill locks in Thame vehicle break-in

     

    BETWEEN 11am and 12pm yesterday (12/8), a vehicle parked in Tythrop Way, Thame was broken into.

    Offender/s gained entry by drilling out the offside locks and stole power tools. 

    If you have seen any suspicious looking people or vehicles in the area or have any information relating to this message, please ring the 24 hour non-emergency telephone number 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.

  • 12/08/13 Did you witness fail-to-stop M40 collision?

     

    INFORMATION about the movements of a BMW with Italian licence plates sought: THAMES Valley Police is appealing for information after a fail to stop collision on the northbound carriageway of the M40 between junction three at Loudwater, and junction four at High Wycombe.

    Officers were called shortly after 10am on Saturday (10/8) after reports that an Audi A2 was involved in a collision with dark-coloured BMW with Italian licence plates that failed to stop at the scene of the collision.

    The driver of the Audi A2 was taken to Wexham Park Hospital for treatment to his injuries after the vehicle he was travelling in overturned on the road as a result of the collision.

    Investigating officer, PC Kay Dickinson, said: “I am keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed this collision or seen the movements of the BMW either before or after the collision.”

    Anyone with information can contact PC Dickinson via the 24-hour Thames Valley Police Enquiry Line on 101.

    If you don’t want to speak directly to the police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at 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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  • 12/08/13 Frustrating start to the season for Thame United

     

    MATCH REPORT – By Bob Dixon: Thame United away to Reading Town, 10/08/13: SCORE: Reading Town 1, Thame United 0.

    AFTER an encouraging pre-season in which Thame United won THREE of their FIVE games, all against higher placed opposition, their Hellenic league campaign started at Reading Town last Saturday, with the home side winning 1-0. It was a frustrating game to watch as neither team played particularly well.

    Defences dominated, whilst creative football and goal scoring opportunities where few. Reading, who have changed their ownership, manager, and squad, had slightly more possession, particularly in the first half.

    The opening exchanges were fairly even then, after five minutes play, Thame newcomer Lynton Goss, made an impressive run on goal, beating several defenders, before eventually being beaten. The game ebbed and flowed but neither goalkeeper was really tested. The only goal came in the 28th minute from a corner from the right. The ball was only partly cleared and fell to the Reading left winger who knocked it back across goal and central defender Michael Hancock met it to head in at the far post.

    The second half was similar with goalkeepers rarely tested although, with about 20 minutes remaining, James Faulkner hit a strong 25-yard shot which the home keeper only just turned round the post. With time running out, Mark West brought on Ben Gray and Callum Green to join Faulkner ‘up front’ but without success. 

    In the final minute Lee Farrow left his goal for a corner kick, and was unlucky to see his header sail over the crossbar.

    Thame United: Farrow, I Pykett, Willet, Hercules, Rhodes, Hayes, Connelly (Gray), Lynch, Faulkner, Goss (Green), Dell.