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Author: Sonja Francis

  • 03/07/12…..Singer, Tony Hadley visits local hospice in support of Midnight Walk

    Spandau Ballet front man and popular singer Tony Hadley broke a few hearts when he popped in to the Florence Nightingale Hospice last month to meet patients and staff.

    While he was there, Tony recorded a special video message for ladies taking part in next week?s third Florence Nightingale Midnight Walk, which as a special surprise will be aired to walkers on the night.

    Tony took time out from his busy schedule to meet Day Hospice patients and staff and find out more about the vital work of the Hospice and the services funded by the Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity (FNHC) which cover Aylesbury Vale and surrounding areas, including Thame, through in-patient and at-home services.

    “Meeting Tony really gave staff at the Hospice a real boost,” said Staff Nurse Sue Varney. “He was really down to earth and enjoyed meeting everyone ? can he come again soon please??

    ?We were all absolutely thrilled to meet him,? said Senior Staff Nurse, Karen Billyard. ?He was a lovely, warm, man and was really interested in finding out about the work of the Hospice. It really made everyone?s day extra special.?

    Commenting on his visit and support of the Florence Nightingale Midnight Walk, Tony said: ?It was my privilege to meet such fantastic people who do an amazing job ? I know I couldn?t do it. I wish all the lovely ladies taking part in this year?s Midnight Walk the very best of luck and I very much hope to see you all next year.?

    Over 600 ladies have so far signed up to take part in this year?s event including Thame?s very own Yvette Cundy of Kismet Jewellers. This year, there are two routes to choose from ? a six or new 13-mile challenge. To enter visit www.gemstonewalk.co.uk and download an entry form, contact 01296 429975 or pop in to any Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity shop and pick up a form.

    Registration is

  • 03/07/12.. ……Summer Squash Camp for kids

    REGISTER NOW for year’s Summer Squash Camp at Racquets, Thame, with Roger Ridler – For kids aged 7 – 16 years.

    Lunch and equipment provided. Visit the Racquets website for more information about how to register: http://www.racquets-fitness-centre.com

  • 03/07/12….Thame teenager & man charged with aggravated burglary

    TWO people, have been charged with aggravated burglary following an incident at a residential property in Ridgemont Close, Oxford, on Thursday (28/6).

    Lee Doyle, aged 26, of no fixed abode, has been remanded in custody and a 17-year-old boy from Thame was released on bail.

    Doyle is due to appear at Oxford Crown Court on July 6, and the 17-year-old boy is due to appear at Oxford Magistrates? Court on July 11.

  • 03/07/12…..Nick Clegg meets Oxfordshire Businesses

    THE Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg MP, today met Oxfordshire businesses and the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership to discuss the future of the county?s economy.

    Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership Vice Chair, Ian Wenman, said: ?Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership was delighted to welcome the Deputy Prime Minister to our county. The event, held at Blake Lapthorn?s Oxford office, was a perfect opportunity for local businesses to discuss with Nick Clegg the steps we all need to take to ensure the county?s economy continues to develop.”

    ?I would like to thank the 40 business men and women who attended this valuable session as well as for their very positive contribution to this meeting.

    ?We have received funding from Ministers to improve the county?s infrastructure and we are committed to developing our dialogue with the Government so that the Oxfordshire economy continues to thrive.”

    ?We were able to demonstrate to Nick Clegg that despite the difficult national economic figures, latest statistics for Oxfordshire shows that the number of unemployed people decreased in every district council area in the county.

    ?This shows the resilience and innovation of Oxfordshire businesses in adapting to the changing global economic pressures.

    ?It is only by positive partnership working between the public and private sectors that we can aim to ensure that every family in the county can gain from wider economic prosperity across Oxfordshire.?

  • 02/07/12….Reduced opening hours at Thame Police Station

    AS announced would happen back in April, reduced opening hours at Thame Police station begin today.

    Thames Valley Police announced the new opening hours of its front counters in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse local police area (LPA), following a review of counter services across the Force.

    The opening hours for Thame are:

    Monday: Closed
    Tuesday: 0900-1700
    Wednesday: 0900-1700
    Thursday: 0900-1700
    Friday: 0900-1700
    Saturday: 0900-1700
    Sunday: Closed

    Supt Rob Povey, Commander of South Oxfordshire and Vale LPA, said: ?Our aim is to make best use of our resources, while maintaining a local police presence in our communities, which we have managed to achieve.

    ?I want to reassure the community that this is not about removing officers from our streets. The visibility and availability of police officers to attend incidents is not affected by front counter opening times. Your neighbourhood teams will still be out patrolling the same areas they do now and will retain their local bases.

    ?It is also important people are clear that this does not affect emergency response teams in South Oxfordshire and Vale LPA, which are separate from neighbourhood teams. They remain on patrol 24-hours-a-day across the borough and will continue to operate as normal.

    As well as visiting a police station front counter, there are a number of other ways to contact your local police, which many people may find easier and more convenient.

    Thames Valley Police now has a new number ? 101 ? for non-emergency calls and routine enquiries. There is no change to the emergency number, 999.

    You can also use the Force website www.thamesvalley.police.uk to report a crime, as well as to access a wealth of information including:

    details of your neighbourhood team
    crime prevention advice
    road safety
    latest news and events
    answers to frequently-asked questions.

    Up-to-the-minute information is available on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter, all of which can be easily reached via our website.

    Neighbourhood policing teams provide a direct point of contact in each community. They are available while out on patrol, during Have Your Say meetings and public forums, via email, at Neighbourhood Action Groups and many other local initiatives. Visit the website or call 101 to contact your neighbourhood officers.

  • 02/07/12…M40 anti-noise group wins competition for ‘green’ solution

    AN environment group that has fought against excessive noise from the M40 Motorway, has won support for a clean energy solution to their problem.

    The Chilterns Environment Group (M40 CEG)is among seven winners out of over 100 contestants in a national competition sponsored by The Co-operative Group and the Centre for Sustainable Energy, for support with their project to use sound barriers along the motorway that support photo voltaic panels. These will provide an alternative energy source close to customers along the route of the motorway and, through the income the panels generate, provide funding for the sound barriers.

    Thame’s MP, John Howell, whose constituency includes a significant stretch of the motorway from Lewknor to Wheatley, including Tetsworth, has congratulated the group.

    “He said: “?I have been in regular contact with the Group since I was first elected and was honoured to have been asked to address their last AGM. I have been pleased to be able to help along the way by for example obtaining answers from Ministers to questions posed by the group.

    ?What has always impressed me with this Group has been its tenacity in pursuing its aim and the imagination it has always shown in coming up with creative solutions like this one. Above all, the Group has always shown exemplary professionalism and competence. This is a Group which really knows its stuff.?

    The M40 CEG has campaigned for almost a decade to find solutions to the noise of the M40 and to bring a better quality of life to the communities along it. The aim of the competition was to encourage and support the development of community-owned and clean energy projects and M40 CEG’s win will entitle them to a share of

  • 02/07/12.. Waterlogged Thame Fun Run re-scheduled

    THE children’s fun run, usually held on the same day as the Thame 10K, had to be cancelled this year because weeks of heavy and persistent rain had left the fields waterlogged.

    Thame Runners, who organise both events, have now rearranged the Fun Run for July 11, at 6.25pm from Thame Leisure Centre. The event will take the form of a short run from Thame Leisure Centre, down the Phoenix trail for a while and back again. Registration is

  • 02/07/12…..Lord Bill’s presents: Brush Up Your Shakespear

    Lord Williams?s School Lower School proudly presents ?Brush Up Your Shakespeare? and there still are some tickets for tomorrow, Tuesday, July 3, at 7pm in the Phoenix Performance space.

    Timed to coincide with the 2012 World Shakespeare Festival, this Lower School Production explores scenes from a number of Shakespeare?s plays.

    Two children wake unexpectedly to find themselves in unfamiliar surroundings. As the play continues, it becomes clear that they are stuck in a series of Shakespeare?s plays and their presence has not gone unnoticed.

    Written by William Shakespeare and Aldyth Thompson (Head of Drama at Lord Williams?s School), the play aims to give the audience an insight into some of the most famous scenes in Shakespeare as well as asking questions about the line between dreams and reality.

    Tickets priced

  • 30/06/12……St Joseph’s fete 2012

    DON’T miss this year’s St Joseph’s School, Thame’s, fete.

  • 30/06/12……Invitation from countryside campaign group

    THE Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) Oxfordshire, will be holding its AGM on June 30, at the spectacular Wroxton Abbey near Banbury, and would particularly welcome new members.

    This year’s theme is’ Wheels and Water’. Visit the website http://www.cpreoxon.org.uk/events/events.htm