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Author: Sonja Francis

  • 16/02/112…Chinnor houses and church sprayed with graffiti

    THAMES Valley Police is appealing for witnesses after graffiti was sprayed onto paths and walls in Chinnor, near Thame.

    Between 5am and 6am yesterday (15/2), graffiti was sprayed on the road and walls of houses in Oakley Road. Graffiti symbols of a man and a woman were drawn by the offenders.

    The offenders also targeted St Andrews Church in Church Lane which had a question mark symbol drawn on the wall.

    Anyone with any information should contact PC Mick Goodenough of Thame police station 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 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.

    PHOTO: Courtesy of Oxfordshire Churches

  • 15/02/12….Major changes planned for Oxfordshire’s education system

    MORE ACADEMIES, more free schools and more autonomy for all schools are among the changes announced by Oxfordshire county Council.

    In a statement, OCC have stated: “Oxfordshire County Council?s Cabinet has agreed that the council should formally adopt a position to support changes proposed by national Government to improve educational standards across the UK and to work on ways of helping schools manage the change.

    “The cabinet has endorsed the Government?s national drive to develop the Academy programme nationally and bring fresh focus on the ways in which underperforming schools are supported to improve; as well as encouraging good and outstanding schools to achieve academy status.

    “The Government has said it wishes to see increased autonomy from local education authorities for all schools – with Academies being supplemented by a network of free schools and greater accountability for underperforming schools alongside the Academies programme.”

    READ MORE about the council’s proposals HERE

  • 15/02/12….Connexions too strong for Thame

    NETBALL – Thame Hurricanes V Connexions – Match report – Wednesday, February 8.

    The game began with the opposition passing swiftly, but it was Thame’s GS Helen that opened the scoring with a well controlled effort. However Connexions hit back instantly and began to control possession. At this stage Thame needed to produce shorter passes as they were losing the ball in the air.

    The second quarter began with a great interception from Sarah at GD and Thame began to calm down and relax. This resulted in a spirited fight back, as they clawed their way back into the game. They were only four points behind at the end of the quarter.

    Unfortunately Thame Connexions stepped up a gear to end Thame’s chances of victory. From this Thame still managed to score a couple of goals and were still closing down the opposition regularly. They were playing for pride.

    The final quarter was tough for Thame as they had already put so much into the game. The team dug deep and kept their ends high with Mel at WA showing a lot of effort after chasing down a ball and falling over. The final score ended 28-16 to Connexions.

    Written by Bradley Rose

  • 15/02/13….Netball ladies battle it out with Wingrave

    DIVISION Four: Thame Hurricanes V Wingrave Comets – Match report, Wednesday, February 13, 2013; AFTER an incident packed evening at Waddesdon, Hurricanes match was delayed. As the ambulance pulled out of the car park carrying a player with a broken ankle from an earlier game, Hurricanes took the opportunity to huddle together for a minutes silence to remember a recently lost friend and team mate – a moment to reflect the loss of Lauren and pull together the team spirit that runs through Thame Netball Club.

    When the match finally started, Hurricanes flew out of the blocks taking Wingrave Comets by surprise. The shooting by both Helen & Lucy was inspired. Before Wingrave knew what had happened Thame were up by five points at the end of the first quarter.

    The flowing three-pass routine between centre and shooting continued in the second quarter. Lyn & Sue ensured that when the ball did reach the other end it was intercepted and swiftly turned over. One of Wingraves? players took a fall and half time couldn’t come quick enough for them as Hurricanes lead stretched to 15-8.

    Wingrave regrouped, made changes and fought back, slowly pegging back the goal difference to just three. With Nicole (C) feeling ill and no substitutes to draw on, the whole team pulled together and Nicole dropped back into defence and everyone moved position for the final quarter.

    With everybody out of position and the desire to win so great, the final few minutes were fraught. A great team effort by everyone, although losing by one goal always hurts. Final score 23-24 to Wingrave.

    SECOND MATCH – Division Five

    THAME Cyclones v Wingrave: The Cyclones started well but wingrave took the lead in the first quarter. However, during the second quarter Cyclones stepped up their game and displayed some brilliant defending and movement down the court.

    Cyclones continued to dominate the game during the third and fourth quarters and as a result of their good communication and shooting, won the game with the final score being Thame Cyclones 36, Wingrave 25.

  • 14/02/2012….Stolen registration plates & fuel thefts in Thame

    [M 14/02/021] THIS is a Community Message from Thames Valley Police: Theft of registration plates and fuel in Thame – There has been theft of registration plates and fuel from vehicles in Thame.

    Registration plates have been stolen from vehicles at the following locations:

    Between 8th and 9th February – Vane Road and The Maltings, High Street, Thame.

    10th February – Priest End, Thame.

    Between 3rd and 7th February – Priest End, Thame.

    Offender(s) are using some of these stolen plates to fix to other vehicles, which are then used to fill up with fuel from petrol stations and leave without paying.

    Diesel has been stolen from a business premises in Dormer Road, Thame between 10th and 13th February. Offender(s) smashed a fuel cap on a lorry and stole half a tank of diesel.

    If you require any crime prevention advice or would like to obtain tamper proof fixing screws for vehicle registration plates, please contact your Crime Reduction Advisor Malcolm Wills on 01491 821519.

    If you have any information relating to this message, please call the police on the new national single non-emergency telephone number 101 and state you are responding to a Ringmaster message, or call 999 for crime in progress. Please report anyone acting suspiciously in or around vehicles to the police as soon as possible.

    Alternatively if you have information but wish to remain anonymous, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

    Message Ends.
    SOURCE: Thames Valley Police

    IMAGE: Courtesy of epworthbells.co.uk

  • 14/02/2012..’Delight’ at action on new community building

    THAME’S Cattlemarket Action Group, (CMAG) has welcomed the news that Thame Town Council has invited its members to share in the process of assessing the need and viability of a much needed community building for the people of Thame.
    

    As part of the development of Thame?s Neighbourhood Plan, Thame Town Council intends to employ a consultant to carry out this work, and it wants to include CMAG in the assessment.

    

    A ?hub? for Thame


    CMAG states: “Our vision is that this badly needed building should be a ?hub? in Thame and serve as a modern, flexible assembly rooms where many different sized groups can meet. It should include space for small groups to meet and have capacity for a large performance space. It should serve the needs of all age groups and look to the future of Thame.
    

    “Since CMAG was formed in 2003, we have been in touch with many groups that meet, or would like to meet, in Thame and some which have sadly been lost to the town since the closure of the old football club building in Windmill Road.”
    

    What do other local groups think?


    However, CMAG wanst to ensure that every group has a voice in the consultation before the process moves forward, and believe that there must be some groups that they are not aware of.


    So, if you belong to a group that has not been contacted by CMAG or maybe a know of a group/class/event that is looking for a venue, CMAG would like to hear from you by the end of March.
    

    Read more about CMAG on the group’s website: LINK 
If you want to get in touch: e-mail: thamecmag.yahoo.co.uk or write to: 39 North Street, Thame OX9 3BJ.

    IMAGE: A concept plan of just one possibility for the ground floor of a Thame Community facility. Copyright: CMAG

  • 14/02/12….Squash, tournaments & half-term fun at Racquets, Thame

    THERE’S loads going on in the next few weeks at Racquets Fitness Centre in Thame, including the last Squash Camp for the kids tomorrow (call them tonight!), and events for adults. So, whether you’re an adult wanting to re-kindle an old skill, want to learn a new sport or play competitively in a tournament, check out these links:

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  • 14/02/2012…..Attention all farmers!

    DO you want to know how to save money, save resources and save emissions on your farm? Why not book on to a practical one day conference for farmers and farm advisors including farmer led workshops and a hands on carbon accounting exercise for your own farm?

    This is an all day event being held on Monday, February 27, at Hill Farm, East Hendred, Wantage. The ticket price is

  • 13/02/2012…..Thame tenor hits the heights with the ENO

    A THAME singer, hailed by the national press as one of the most promising tenors of today, this year sees his debut with the English National Opera as Count Almaviva in The Barber of Seville.

    There is now a great opportunity to hear Tenor Ben Hulett locally, when he sings with Henley Choral Society and their charismatic GRAMMY-nominated young Musical Director, Will Dawes, for a performance of The Creation by Haydn on Saturday, March 17, at 7.30pm at the Concert Hall, Reading.

    Performing with Ben will be Soprano, Sophie Bevan and Bass, Giles Underwood. Sophie Bevan, recipient of the 2010 Critic?s Circle award for Exceptional Young Talent, is one of the most sought-after young sopranos in the UK. Most recently, whatsonstage.com commented on her performance in Der Rosenkavalier at ENO ?The extraordinary young soprano Sophie Bevan… can smile like an angel and sing to melt the soul …the high point of the evening.?

    Giles Underwood has earned first-rate reviews for his performances with major British orchestras and opera companies. He is a regular soloist with The Academy of Ancient Music and has sung recently at Wigmore Hall, the Royal Albert Hall and the Oxford Lieder Festival.
    With such an assembly of talent performing Haydn?s dazzling and life-enhancing masterpiece, this is an evening not to be missed!

    Tickets

  • 13/02/2012……Follow the ‘Gruffolo Trail’ this half term

    ASTON Rowant National Nature Reserve; Saturday 18th Feb 2011, 11.30am or 2.00pm; Fox, Mouse and owl all live in our woods?why not a gruffalo?

    Join us on this exciting family nature trail and discover more about the woodland and the creatures that live there.

    Suitable for ages 3+. Pushchair and wheelchair friendly route. 1.25 hrs/session.

    Please book early by calling Mick Venters at the reserve office on 01844 351833.