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Author: Sonja Francis

  • 31/03/12…..The decade that fashion forgot – Disco at ‘the Spread’

    WHY not re-live the decade that fashion forgot – which is also remembered for its flouncy-cuffed New Romantics – low budget television programmes where more money was spent on the theme tune and the hairstyles than the screen writing. This was the decade where SodaStream and Blue Nun were household names.

    Think back and reminisce with us about the time when Boy George was sparking gender confusion, Michael Jackson was King of Pop, Iceman was your wingman, and Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan were Ramsay Street’s most famous couple.

    DISCO – When: Saturday, March 31, at The Spread Eagle hotel, Cornmarket, Thame. Re-live the glory days of the 1980’s. Rummage through your wardrobe, shake up that hairspray, trowel on the eye-liner, splash on some Old Spice and crack open some Babycham.

    Come dressed as your favourite 80s icon, or make a bold fashion statement! Prize on the night for the best outfit!

    Dj Kristian will be spinning the best floor fillers from the best decade EVER!

    Your ticket includes :::: 2 course Hot and Cold buffet :::: Disco dancing until late! :::: Reminiscing!

    Tickets

  • 31/03/12…..Concert in aid of Dementia research

    WHEN? March 31, 2012; WHERE? Thame Barns Centre, Church Road, Thame; FEATURING: Greatest Hits Choir. Tickets cost

  • 31/03/12….How Can A Dead Cow Be Art?

    20TH CENTURY ART – Day course at The Phoenix Studio, Towersey; Understanding 20th Century Art with Naomi Phelan.

    For even the most experienced eye, reading 20th Century art can be tricky, and for the un-initiated almost impossible! How can a pile of bricks or unmade bed actually be art???

    If this sounds like you, then why not come join us THIS COMING SATURDAY and learn how to quickly unravel the mysteries of the 20th Century art world. 10am with plenty of breaks for tea/coffee and homemade cake too!

  • 30/03/112….Appeal for witnesses to M40 crash

    THAMES Valley Police is appealing for witnesses to a collision on the M40 earlier this week.

    At around 8.30pm on Monday (26/3) a white Vauxhall Astra van was travelling northbound between junctions 8A and 9 when it overturned and ended up on its roof.

    As a result of the collision the driver of a white van, a 26-year-old man from the West Midlands, sustained life threatening injuries and is receiving treatment in the John Radcliffe Hospital.

    Any witnesses to the collision are urged to contact PC Sarah Holmwood from the joint Roads Policing Department based at Bicester 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 crimestoppers-uk.org.No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.

  • 30/03/12….First edition Graham Green collection sold by Thame Oxfam book shop

    ON the penultimate day of its financial year, following a quiet week for sales at Thame’s Oxfam book shop, the extraordinary weather and the petrol panic, the shop today sold a 20 volume set of the Collected Edition of the novels of Grahame Greene.

    “They were all Firsts editions,” said Manager, Dick Jennen. “All were in very good condition and with very good dust wrappers They were bought by a customer in South Africa and as a result, we raised

  • 30/03/12…Funding for Thame projects up for grabs

    THAME is set to receive a major boost this April with funding to help support the local economy.

    South Oxfordshire District Council is inviting businesses, community groups and other local organisations to come up with proposals which will boost the vitality of Thame, supporting a vibrant market town or promoting business in the area. The most suitable proposals will then win a share of

  • 29/03/12…Police urge drivers to keep calm as Thame runs out of fuel

    AS THAME runs out of fuel fast because of panic buying, the police have issued a statement to quell rumours that that themselves are closing petrol stations.

    The statement reads: “Thames Valley Police would like members of the public to bear in mind that members of the UNITE union are still in talks with their employers, dedicated to finding a solution which will make strike action unnecessary.

    “There is currently no problem with fuel supplies reaching petrol stations in Thames Valley and therefore we would urge all motorists to continue as normal with fuel purchases ? there is no need to stock up. Petrol stations in Thames Valley are not being closed by police.

    “Misinformation that is being spread online and through word of mouth has the potential to cause panic buying which could result in petrol stations not being able to keep up with demand.

    “Keep following the Thames Valley Police Facebook page and @thamesvp on Twitter for the latest accurate information which will be updated if and when it becomes necessary.”

    Head of Force Joint Operations Unit, Chief Supt Chris Shead said: ?Communities within Thames Valley can be assured that we have full contingency plans prepared and are in a position to respond to ensure that disruption is kept to a minimum if strike action takes place.

    ?We also have plans in hand to ensure that if strikes occur, police and other emergency services and other critical local agencies can maintain their normal response service across the Thames Valley.?

    General advice for motorists:
    ? Don?t change your purchasing behaviour; refuel as
    you normally would, planning ahead if you have a
    long journey to go on;
    ? Stick to speed limits as this helps conserve fuel;
    ? Don?t queue at petrol forecourts, this causes
    congestion and increases disruption;
    ? Check travel sites and latest news before
    travelling.

    PETROL SPILLAGE – Time: 17:40 – SOURCE: BBC Oxford

    The M40 Oxfordshire, northbound between A361 [M40 junction 11] and B4451 [M40 junction 12]
    is blocked and stationary traffic northbound between J11, A361 (Banbury) and J12, B4451 (Gaydon), because of a fuel spillage.

  • 29/03/12…Team GB swimmer visits Thame Swimming Club

    AS Thame Swimming Club prepares to celebrate its third birthday next month (April), the club Patron, Team GB swimmer Simon Burnett, visited the club to meet the swimmers and congratulate the Oxon & North Bucks County Championships squad on the clubs best year so far.

    Simon raced the swimmers, who congratulated him on securing a place at London 2012 in the 4 x 100m Freestyle relay.

    Thame won more medals than in 2011, the star of the show being Jo Hewett who took two Silver Medals for the Multi-Disability Class in 50m and 100m Back. Girls squad captain, Georgia Cahill came second in the 50m back final, taking home a silver medal and both Nacho Mendhi and George Finch won Bronze in the 50m Freestyle and 50m Breaststroke respectively.

    There were also many personal best times and qualification times for the ASA South East Regional Championships in May 2012. Well done to all!

    SOURCE: Contributed

    PHOTO: Pictured:

    Front Row (L-R): Ben Williams, Hallam Cozier, Lydia Devitt, Imogen Newell, Thomas Goetz, Elliott Riley-Brown, Marcus Birmingham, Harry Moore and Ella Simms

    Middle Row(L-R): Coach Rob Briars, Florence Savage, Daisy Laye, Rebecca Smith, Alina Aaltonen, Beth Jermey, Hannah Hawken, Rory Price, Grace Gilmore, Susannah Smith, Rachel Newton and Nacho Mendhi

    Back Row (L-R): Coach Ian Keys, Georgia Cahill, Jo Hewett, Coach Tom Birmingham, Emily Malkin, Simon Burnett, George Finch, Dom Holmes, Connor Lloyd, Liam Talbott and James Goetz

  • 29/03/12…..Seed swap, singing & Tea dance – What’s happening in Haddenham?

    Sat 31st Lent Lunch At the last of this year?s 4 Lent lunches – (12noon-1.30pm) in the Baptist Schoolroom, Stockwell – it?s the turn of members of members of the Baptist Church to prepare and serve a selection of home-made soups with fresh local bread, in return for donations to Christian Aid.

    APRIL
    Sun 1st Caf

  • 28/03/12….Planning applications consider by Thame Town Council

    PLANNING Applications Considered by Thame Town Council?s Planning Committee on 27 March, 2012.

    8985 P11/E1862 17 THAME PARK ROAD
    Residential development to provide 36 new houses and flats to replace those previously approved under planning consent number P09/E0796 dated 8th April 2011 (As amended by revised plans accompanying schedule and email from agent dated 8 March 2012).
    Amendment No 1
    RECOMMEND APPROVAL

    9007
    P11/E223 97 SHARMAN BEER COURT
    Install kitchen window
    RECOMMEND APPROVAL
    Comment: The Committee?s recommendation was subject to the use of obscure glass.

    9015 P11/E2405 41 PARK STREET
    Erection of part two-storey, part single-storey rear extension.
    RECOMMEND APPROVAL

    9016
    P11/E2406/CA 41 PARK STREET
    Demolition of existing single-storey rear extension and outbuilding.
    RECOMMEND APPROVAL

    9017
    P11/2425 18 SOUTHERN ROAD
    Two-storey side extension to existing dwelling. Enlargement of vehicular
    access and driveway.
    RECOMMEND APPROVAL

    9018 P11/E2471 55 HIGH STREET
    Replacement of white painted wooden fascia boards from front and rear
    elevations and white painted wooden soffits with white PVC-UE.
    RECOMMEND APPROVAL

    9019
    P11/E2469/LDP 51 CHURCHILL CRESCENT
    Loft conversion incorporating dormer window to the rear and velux roof windows to the front.
    Comment: The Committee approved this Lawful Development but voiced concern about the visual impact in a terrace and about the parking availability.

    9020
    P11/E2497/EX ELMFIELD HOUSE, MORETON
    Extension of time for implementation of planning permission P09/E0645 (erection of two storey side extension with loft space, single storey rear extension and front porch).
    RECOMMEND APPROVAL