FIVE Thame Gardens will be opening on Sunday, June 23, 2013, between 2pm and 5.30 pm as part of the National Gardens Scheme (known as the Yellow Book).
Combined admission is
Author: Sonja Francis
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23/06/13….BBC presenter to open Towersey Church Fete
TOWERSEY Manor is once more the beautiful setting for this year’s Towersey Fete, which takes place on Sunday, June 23, from 12.30 ? 4pm, and local resident, Ken Bruce, will officially open the fete at 12.45pm.
Visit Towersey to enjoy all the attractions of a traditional village fete in the lovely gardens of the Manor. For the first time this year, the attractions will onclude children?s and adult?s races (egg and spoon, sack race etc) and competitions for the best three-strand plaited loaf of bread and for constructing a boat from recycled materials.
Refreshments will include BBQ, beer, Pimms and ice creams, and delicious cream teas and cakes will be available in the beautiful barn. Member of the fete organising committee, Debbie Mellor said: “We are hoping to continue our successful run of warm sunny weather ? relax in the gardens, take a garden tour and enjoy rock and blues band The Notations with singer Hayley Gomm.”
Stalls include bric-a-brac, plants, cakes, preserves and crafts, tombola, toys and books, and the Manor Boutique stocking nearly new ladies? clothes. For children, there?s a bouncy castle, and Professor Boodle?s Punch & Judy show. The recently formed Towersey Women’s Cotswold Morris will be dancing in the courtyard. Last but not least, there will be the chance to win one of many very attractive prizes in the Grand Raffle, or place a bid in the Silent Auction.
There will be plenty of free parking (including disabled parking) available off Manor Road close to Towersey Manor. Admission price is just
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22/06/13….Crendon Chamber Orchestra
CONCERT: Crendon Chamber Orchestra – St Mary’s Church, Thame – 7.30pm. Conductor: David Angell; Leader: Ed Hewitt.
Mozart – Divertimento No.3
Sculthorpe – Shining Island
Kats-Chernin – Eliza Aria
Mahler – Adagio
Palmer – Ruritanian DancesAdults
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21/06/13….Save the Children Open Evening
COME and join us to find out more about Save the Children and how you can get involved in supporting us. From 5pm to 8pm at the Barns Centre, Church Road, Thame.
For more info. contact Pip Micklem on 07879875212 or p.micklem@savethechildren.org.uk
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21/06/13….Thame retailer displays ‘gifted & talented’ pupils’ work
THE Design and Technology Faculty at Lord Williams?s School in Thame, recently hosted twelve, Year eight students at a Gifted and Talented workshop. The results of their work are on display at FROM, in Thame, from tomorrow, June 22.
The purpose of the off-timetable workshop was to teach the students enhanced Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Manufacturing (CAM) skills. The project was to make a complex, double-sided maze, using a variety of computer controlled equipment, such as a Router and a Laser Cutter.
The students worked with oak and acrylic and used hand finishing skills to complete their maze.
Ms Minards, Co-ordinator of Design Technology at Key Stage three, said: ?It had been a busy but enjoyable day. I think all the students have worked hard and have gained a lot from the experience of spending the day at Upper School, using equipment that is not normally available to students until Year 10.?
The students? work will be available to view for one week from Saturday, in the local retailer, FROM, in Cornmarket, Thame. FROM specialises in locally made products and is very supportive of the idea to display the students? work.
SOURCE: Design & Technology Faculty, Lord Williams’s School, Thame
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21/06/13…Cricket: Thame’s first half-century on the board!
THAME Town kept up their improved form last Saturday (June 15) to put in an impressive display against Oxford Downs at Church Meadow. Thame won the toss and gave a home debut to the experienced John Maynard who showed his quality with the new ball, taking seven wickets for 60, after rain reduced the game to 42 / 32 overs.
Maynard was supported well by Sam Lachlan (2-52), Mike Higgs (1-15) and some excellent fielding and catching as Downs were all out for 130, with only Wes Bartlett (45) making a significant contribution.
In reply skipper Higgs changed the batting order in light of the reduced overs that Thame were allocated, and duly set the tone scoring Thame’s first half century this season as they eased towards the total.
Higgs was out for 53 with the score on 85-2, after which Deon Laubscher (37 not out) kept up the impetus and steered Thame to victory. This solid performance saw Thame move up the table in Division One.
Thame ‘Seconds’ lost by two wickets to Tiddington, and the Thirds also went down to Cumnor in a rain affected game.
The forthcoming game in the Bernard Tollett Cup has been conceded by Oxenford, so Thame are away in the next round to Didcot next week.
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20/06/13….Support for Thame Carnival volunteers from ex Mayor
DEAR editor, I would like to express my thanks publicly to my Manager, Mark Green (Carnival Chairman), my staff and the small band of volunteers who helped to make this year?s Thame carnival another great success!
All the entrants in the parade looked amazing and there were broad smiles all around!Despite popular belief, it is VOLUNTEERS who give up their spare time, often months and months before hand, to organize the many festivals and events that residents so enjoy (and come to expect) in our lovely town, not Thame Town Council although they do a great job facilitating the projects.
Thame Carnival committee, consisting of Mark, Jane, Stuart, Cassie and a few others, have spent countless hours trying to bring another great carnival to the streets of Thame and yes, things will not always go according to plan, like the lack of floats, classic cars overheating, the Great British whether and some very strange decisions by the carnival judges, but the VOLUNTEERS do their best for the good of our town.
Due to lack of support and some unkind comments on the day from some people who should know better, Mark has decided to step down from the committee after three productive years turning the carnival from a loss making event to an event that has raised thousands of pounds for LOCAL good causes.
Once again I am sad that we have lost another hard working, enthusiastic Carnival Chairperson through lack of support and I really hope that next year those people who have expressed negative criticism about the carnival step up to the plate and get involved on the committee.
Onwards and Upwards
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20/06/13…..Person killed by train near Thame
A person was hit by a train near Haddenham and Thame station at around 9am this morning. As a result there may be delays throughout the rest of the day, particularly for passengers travelling through Banbury and Bicester North, and Marylebone.
British Transport Police are at the scene carrying out an investigation though there appear to be no suspicious circumstances surrounding the incident.
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20/06/13…….Thame Town Awards ? Only 2 days left to vote!
THE deadline to nominate for the Thame Town Awards is fast approaching! If you?ve not yet had the chance to make your nomination for this year?s Town Awards, then get moving ? the closing date is tomorrow – Friday, June 21!
You can vote online or pick up a form at the Information Centre at Thame town hall, Time Out cafe, LWS Lower School, Cross Keys pub, the Barns Centre, Thame Bowls Club, Brothers Hair Salon and Meadow View Park, Thame United’s HQ.
Nominations are sought in the following categories:
Person of Courage
Someone of any age who has overcome adversity.Voluntary Individual/Organisation
An individual or group that has worked tirelessly for the good of our community.Young Achiever
A young person up to the age of 18 who excels in a particular skill or discipline.Sporting Achievement
Someone of any age who has shown great dedication to their sport.Service with a Smile
A business or individual that consistently provides a faultless and friendly service.Lifetime Achievement
Someone who has made a significant contribution to the community over an extended period of time (can be awarded posthumously).LINK HERE for info and nomination form:
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20/06/13…..Celebration of 100 yrs of Thame Players building
FROM now until September there is an exhibition at Thame Museum celebrating the centenary of The Players Theatre building. To launch the exhibition, Tony Long will be giving a talk at Thame Museum on the history of the theatre and Thame Players, at 8pm on Friday, June 28.
Peter Lambert, Thame’s new mayor will be there. The museum will open at 7pm to enable people to look round the exhibition and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine.
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