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Author: Sonja Francis

  • 12/01/12….’Sustainability appraisal’ of Thame Town Plan consultation available

    THE ‘Scoping report’ for the Thame Town Plan Sustainability Appraisal (explanation follows!) is now available for anyone to examine and to respond to.

    It will be available for a total of 5 weeks, with a deadline for responses of February 20, 2012. The consultation response questionnaire can be used to provide comment. Hard copies are also available to view at the Town Hall and Library in Thame and the South Oxfordshire District Council Offices in Wallingford.

    The sustainability appraisal is a separate process that runs alongside the production of the Thame Town Plan. The appraisal will be used to ensure that the final plan is the most sustainable option for the development of Thame.

    “The scoping report is the first stage in this process and sets the relevant policy, baseline data, sustainability issues and develops a framework which will be used in the next stages to help assess development options.”

    SO, WHAT IS A SCOPING DOCUMENT? This is the best explanation I could find: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080402092342AAwyjgs Hope that helps!

    You can download the ‘Scoping Document’ here: http://www.thametowncouncil.gov.uk/

  • 12/01/12…Thame Hurricanes ‘blow away’ the opposition

    MATCH REPORT (Contributed by Bradley Rose) Thame Netball Club, Hurricanes V Wingrave Comets – January 04, 2012 –
    Thrilling encounter excites all as Thame win tight contest!

    THE new year started with a bang for the Hurricanes with a hard fought victory. They started off slowly, but once they had shaken off the Christmas shackles they began to play some fine netball. Wingrave played their part too, with both teams going head on against each other.

    The second quarter was equally as close, with the shooters finishing off some nice flowing moves. Thame were working well as a unit with a lot of encouragement from their coach. They lost their way in the middle of the quarter but regained their composure to stay one goal behind!

    The third quarter was Thame?s finest, with some great passing moves and crucial interceptions from the defence taking their lead to 20-16 with just the last quarter to go.

    The final part of the game was very tense with both sides squandering chances in an attempt to win the game. In the end Thame came out on top with a 24-23 victory. Let?s hope 2012 is a successful year!

    Bradley Rose

  • 11/01/12….Thame Utd returns to winning ways

    MATCH REPORT – Contributed by Bob Dixon : League match played on 7/01/12 Kidlington 1, Thame United 3: THAME United returned to winning ways at Kidlington on Saturday when they defeated their hosts 1-3. Thame?s opponents are in a period of transition, having appointed a new player manager mid-week who made several changes to line up published in the programme.

    United were once again missing several regulars, particularly strikers, due to injury or suspension. The game however saw the welcome return of defender Matt Willet after an Injury caused an absence of several months.

    Thame scored within 20 seconds of the start. United kicked off and the ball was played to the left where a defender met it, but then played a poor pass which Luke Ricketts intercepted before running at goal and cleverly lobbing the advancing goalkeeper. A few minutes later Thame striker Lewis Cordice was clattered and was sadly carried from the pitch. He was replaced by Ian Pykett, normally a defensive player, but who did well in his unfamiliar striker role. The visitor?s were in control, and increased their lead after half an hour. Alex Stewart met a Matt Hall throw on the left by-line, turned and crossed to Pykett whose close range shot was blocked by the keeper, but James Keeble then met the rebound to knock the ball in from 6-yards. Kidlington came back towards the end of the half and pulled a goal back just before the break when Ryan Curtin headed a corner home.

    The second half was more even with chances at both ends and Mike Higgs, in the Thame goal, made some good saves. United?s third goal came, on 62 minutes, from the penalty spot after Stewart was fouled in the box. Stewart took the spot kick and buried it, giving the home keeper no chance. The last 10 minutes saw the home side threatening Thame?s goal and a few minutes before time they hit the crossbar. United however withstood the onslaught to deservedly take the points.

    Thame United: Higgs, Willet, Hall, Meredith, N Rhodes, Keeble, Barr (Steadman), Hayes, Stewart, Cordice (I Pykett), Ricketts.

  • 31/01/12….FREE Climate Reality Presentation

    SUPPORT Aylesbury Vale?s Environment (SAVE) is pleased to invite you to a free Climate Reality Presentation at the Oculus, Aylesbury, from 6.30pm on the 31st January.

    Climate change is not any one person?s fault for the car they drive, the lights they turn on, or the food they eat. Climate change is our problem. Real solutions, systemic solutions, innovative solutions, can only come when we address it together. That?s what The Climate Reality Project will focus on. Without doubt. Without delay. And with your help.

    If you are interested in learning more about the science of climate change, discovering the facts and taking meaningful steps to bring about change please come along to the Climate Reality Project presentation ? at The Oculus, AVDC offices at Gatehouse Road, Aylesbury, HP19 8FF. Light refreshments will be provided. We hope to include a short discussion following our presentation.

    Why not bring a friend along?

    To book your place please email: save_environment1@yahoo.co.uk

  • 11/01/12…Returning a faulty gift

    WHATEVER time of year ? be it Christmas or summer ? the goods you buy must be of satisfactory quality (not faulty). If not, you?re entitled to your money back if you?re quick. If you aren?t quick you could be offered a repair or replacement instead to put things right. The shop will usually want to see the receipt to prove that it was bought at that store.

    It is the purchaser of the gift who has the right to return the goods. However, if you?ve got the receipt the shop might be flexible and let you get a replacement without involving the purchaser. It might be worth calling the customer services department of the store first, to check if they will swap the present, even though you did not buy it.

    Tip
    When buying something as a present, always ask the store for a gift receipt!

    For more information about your consumer rights, go to the Citizens Advice website www.adviceguide.org.uk
    CAB adviceline 08 444 111 444 or 0300 3300 650(mobile)
    Your local CAB is in Market Square, Thame

  • 11/01/12…Help for 6th formers struggling to stay in education

    WHAT financial help is available to sixth formers who are struggling to stay in education? First of all, it is always worthwhile talking to a trusted teacher to find out how the school or college may be able to help.

    Although financial help for school students through the education maintenance allowance (EMA) has now been scrapped, young people who were already getting EMA before January 2011 will continue to get it until the end of the 2011/12 academic year.

    Anyone in their first year of post-16 study who was getting maximum EMA is eligible for

  • 11/01/12….World record attempt squash player pulls out through injury

    ONE of two squash players who will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for a Squash marathon on Friday, has had to pull out through injury.

    Personal Trainer at Racquets Fitness Centre, Thame, Nick Wynd, who was due to play with Guy Fotherby, has damaged his wrist and will be replaced by Squash coach at the club, Darren Withey.

    Nick says he is “gutted” to have to pull out and explains about his injury and the preparations for the attempt on Friday, January 13th, in this video taken by ThameTV LINK

    Guy Fotherby, who is also Director of Marketing & Development at Meritus Hotels & Resorts, told Thamenews.net: “So far we have raised

  • 11/01/12….Crime up date for Thame – January

    OFFENDERS brought to justice: In December 2011, thirteen offenders have been brought to justice for the following:- Six for shoplifting, three for assault without injury, one for criminal damage to vehicle and
    three for public order.

    To read the complete December up date, go to Thames Valley Police’s website, the Thame Community Policing page HERE

  • 11/01/12… Emphatic win for Thame Squash challengers (Contributed by Alex

    TUESDAY, January 10, saw the return of the Oxfordshire Squash League to Racquets in Thame after the Christmas break and the home team welcomed it in emphatic style with a 5-0 win over rivals and 2010 champions, Abingdon squash club.

    Invigorated by new players and sponsors, the local consensus is that Racquets are now serious Oxfordshire League title contenders, a county wide competition that wraps up in April. Every member of the team was victorious in what is known in squash as a “Hawaii Five-0” with a notable performance from Darren Withey who beat England ranked junior Tom Wellstead 3-0.

    A wealth of talent makes up the playing squad including PSA World Tour professionals Chris Truswell, Alex Preston and Will John who are world ranked 124, 256 and 277 respectively (Alex and Will have both played at Racquets since before they could walk!). Paul Boyle (New Zealand International) and Darren Withey (England O45s International) also bring a unique flavour of unparalleled experience to the fray.

    January is a busy month for the squad and the club. Guy Fotherby of Meritus Hotels & Resorts, who sponsor the Racquets Men?s First Team, will be attempting to break the Guinness World Record for longest ever squash match vs. team player Darren Withey, starting Saturday 14th at 10am at Racquets. Paul Boyle and Alex Preston are team mates turned foes as they both compete for the title of Buckinghamshire Champion this weekend in Aylesbury. They all return to Racquets, along with the whole squad on 20/21/22nd January to compete for a

  • 10/01/12….Warning after thefts and break-ins from cars

    THIS is a Community Message from Thames Valley Police: Theft from vehicles ? Have you left anything on display in your vehicle? There have been a number of thefts from vehicles reported already this year for the South Oxon and Vale local police area, details as follows:

    Overnight 9th ? 10th January, Van Diemans Close, Chinnor, Thame

    Back window of vehicle smashed and property stolen from the back seat

    9th January ? Steventon Road, Drayton, Abingdon

    Back window smashed on vehicle and