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Author: Sonja Francis

  • 01/08/13….Chain saw & hedge trimmer stolen from Thame shed

    OVERNIGHT between 9am on Tuesday (30/7,) and 9am yestereday (31/7,) a shed in Cheshire Road, Thame was broken into.

    It is unknown how the offender/s gained entry. Two chain saws & a long handled Stihl hedge trimmer were the items stolen.

    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.

  • 01/08/13….Just three weeks to go to Towersey Festival

    THE Towersey Festival countdown begins with just three weeks from today to go, before the festival launches with the legendary Blockheads on Thursday, August 22.

    The packed programme of over 200 events across ten venues throughout three days, will include The Unthanks, Show Of Hands, Home Service, featuring War Horse composer John Tams, and Swiss cajun punk trio Mama Rosin, Bellowhead’s Spiers and Boden – as well as Children’s Festival events including Gavin Osborn and The Spooky Men’s Chorale.

    Download the full festival programme – check out the main events and ticket availability HERE or call: 023 8071 1818

    PHOTO: Memories of Towersey 2012 – Courtesy of Phil Sofer

  • 31/07/13…..Grant will help Thame theatre’s big ambitions

    THAME Players Theatre’s plans for a bigger and better theatre, received a boost recently went the company learned that it had been awarded a

  • 31/07/13…..Unattended cooking causes Thame fire

    LUCKILY for a Thame householder yesterday, the sound of smoke alarms alerted neighbours to a fire after cooking was left unattended in a flat in the town.

    Oxfordshire’s Fire and Rescue Service was called to the fire in Churchill Crescent, in Thame, at 17:21 yesterday (30/07/13) by the quick-acting neighbour who spotted smoke after being alerted by smoke detectors.

    Four fire engines attended from Thame, Haddenham, Slade Park and Wheatley fire stations. On arrival, fire-fighters could see smoke issuing from the house.
    Fire-fighters wearing breathing apparatus entered the house to search for the missing occupants and extinguish the fire, preventing it spreading to further parts of the property. Fortunately there was no-one in the house at the time of the fire.

    Crew Manager, StevenLockwood said: ?Unattended cooking is one of the most common causes of fires occurring in the home. The occupiers in this case were fortunate that they had smoke alarms which alerted the neighbours or the situation could have been far worse.

    “Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service would like to remind everyone that leaving cooking unattended could have serious consequences for you and your home. You should also have a working smoke alarm on each level of your home and test it once a week.”

    Visit www.365alive.co.uk for fire safety advice. If you have a fire safety question please call the free phone community safety helpline on 08000 325 999 or email: community.safety@oxfordshire.gov.uk

  • 31/07/13…..Chowns Close, Thame fire latest

    INVESTIGATIONS into the fire that destroyed one house and damaged two neighbouring homes, are still going on, according to Investigating Officer for Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service.

    Watch Manager, Don Crook, the investigating officer for the fire at Chowns close, told ThameNews.Net today:

    “Investigations are still on going, however I can say that the fire is not being treated as suspicious and the most likely cause of the fire is accidental.”

    PHOTO: By George Blewitt

  • Looking for some holiday reading? Look no further…

    THIS week, the window of Thame’s Oxfam Bookshop, is overflowing with recommendations for holiday reading from the shop’s volunteer force.

     

    The shop’s Manager, Dick Jennens, explains:
    “Appearing in our window this Thursday will be a selection of books and music that have amused, excited, informed, been enjoyed by, tantalised, intrigued, impressed, amazed, annoyed, aroused or impelled our volunteers.

    “We hope our selection will encourage you to explore our selection available in-store and lead you to new horizons with your reading and listening, and help occupy the long days of summer.

    “From Jacques Loussier?s sublime rendition of J.S. Bach to Roald Dahl?s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, to the dark days of World War 2 with Nicholas Monsarrat and his Cruel Sea.

    “From Scandinavian crime to Hercule Poirot by way of 50 Shades of Grey [well, we had to include that one] and on the Phillipa Gregory and her White Queen.

    “Visit the shop and our every changing range of over nine thousand books and music items.”

    IMAGE: Courtesy of roverarts.com

  • 30/07/13….POSTPONED: Fashion Goes Wild with Thame Players

    FASHION Goes Wild with Thame Players – The hottest fashion and beauty extravaganza! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL SUNDAY, November 10, 2013 at the Players Theatre, Nelson Street.

    Featuring:
    CC
    Free Range
    Isabella’s Closet
    Lovely & Lovely
    Viyella
    White Hart Studio
    Zen Hair Design

    Tickets

  • 30/07/13….Charity run in pink Y-fronts in memory of Robin Gibb

    A charity run in memory of the late musician, Robin Gibb, will set off from his family home in Thame next month, and the particiPANTS will all be wearing pink Y-fronts.

    The run is being organised by William Graydon, son of Robin’s Manager, Ken Graydon, who will run 200 miles in seven days in pink Y-fronts to raise money for three charities, two of which the Bee Gees singer supported throughout his life.

    Cycling alongside William throughout the event will be Robin?s nephew, Steven Murphy and William?s close friend, Benedict Smith whose task will be to keep William motivated during any low points!

    Why the Y-fronts?  William explained: “I think with just wearing our pink Y-fronts, it?ll give people another reason to sponsor us because frankly we will look ridiculous, especially towards the end of the event!

    “Losing all dignity as I run up the country will be worth it if we can help these three charities carry on with their great work.?

    The run will finish on The Isle of Man where the Gibb brothers once lived and still own a family home, and will pass through Brize Norton, Oxfordshire, to pay respects to the soldiers who have fallen during recent conflicts and have been repatriated through the town.

    Robin Gibb died in June last year of cancer, despite confounding his family and the doctors by coming out of a lengthy coma, as a result, his family believed, of them constantly singing Bee Gees songs to him. It is the courage showed by Robin during his final months that Williams has said inspired him and his support team to commit to an event that will push them to their limits; “Something the singer did throughout his life,” concluded William.

    More information about William’s quest and how you can support him and benefit Robin Gibb’s charities, can be found here: http://www.justgiving.com/teams/robinsrun

  • 30/07/13….Just a minute! Who’s the new patron of Thame theatre?

    THE Thame Players Theatre Company were delighted to learn this week that Nicholas Parsons OBE has agreed to become a Patron of their Company.

    Nicholas, the well-known presenter on BBC Radio 4?s comedy game show Just A Minute, stage performer and actor extraordinaire, lives near Thame and has appeared twice at the Players Theatre in the last couple of years. In the first show, Nicholas spoke about his life in show business presenting his one-man comedy show, and in the second, he performed a one-man show celebrating the life and work of the nonsense poet, Edward Lear.

    Nicholas began his career as a serious actor working in repertory theatre and is a strong supporter of theatre and its place in the local community. He commented: “I am very pleased to be the Patron of such an outstanding theatre company as Thame Players, who have been entertaining the local community with shows ranging from serious drama to comedy and pantomime for nearly 70 years.

    “Unless we actively support local theatres like Thame Players by attending their productions, we will lose one of the most valuable creative resources we have, with the power to enrich our lives enormously.”

    Known as ?the ultimate comedy host? because of his chairmanship of Just a Minute for over 45 years, as well as chairing the quiz show, Sale of the Century, for 14 years, Nicholas continues to be known for his comedy work as a one-man act on the stage, from his cabaret work in the ?50s as a stand-up comedian at the Windmill Theatre, to his appearances on The Nicholas Parsons Happy Hour at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe ? this year will mark his thirteenth successive visit to the Fringe.

    Thame Players, who run the only dedicated theatre in Thame, are currently involved in a fundraising campaign, Building A Better Theatre, to raise

  • 30/07/13….Thame Bowls Club to host Thame Triples Competition

    ON Sunday August 18, Thame Bowls Club will be staging the Finals of the prestigious Thame Triples Competition. This annual competition attracts entries from Bowls Clubs throughout Oxfordshire and surrounding Counties and culminates in Finals Day when the top 12 Teams compete for the Thame Triples Trophy.

    The day’s Bowling starts at 9.45am and finishes around 7pm, the Final being played at approximately 5.30pm.

    There will then follow the prize-giving and presentation of the Trophy to the winning team.