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Author: Sonja Francis

  • 18/03/11…..The Social Network at Thame Cinema

    THE next showing on Friday, March 18, at Thame Cinema 4 All, will be The Social Network – Cert:12A, David Fincher 2010, 120minutes. Starrring Andrew Garfield, Armie Hammer, Jesse Eisenberg, Justin Timberlake.

    THIS film captures Facebook’s origins in the somewhat claustrophobic male environment of Harvard in 2003. Computer science ‘nerd’ Mark Zukerberg is dumped by his girlfriend Erica and embarks on a vengeful campaign against her and creates Facemash a misogynistic site that invites the guys to rate campus girls against one another.

    It is from this nasty beginning that Facebook emerges and by telling us of Facemash, Sorkin shows us the paranoid DNA of Facebook – friend number envy and cyber stalking; we then witness the betrayal and double dealing that accompanies Facebook’s journey to market. The film is in part boardroom drama and part conspiracy thriller. Conceived when Facebook was internet “top dog” (and we’re talking maybe 18 months ago) it has since been replaced in the internet zeitgeist by Twitter – a reminder of how fleeting success can be, anyone remember My Space or Friends Reunited?

    NOTE FRIDAY PRESENTATION, this Friday March the 18th. Doors open 7.30, film starts 8pm Admission

  • 18/03/11…..Concerns over new re-cycling centre

    A proposed re-cycling centre on the edge of Long Crendon, near Thame, has raised concerns about traffic, dust, litter and noise among some villagers.

    Tim Soar, of Frogmore Lane, Long Crendon, is so concerned that he has set up a Public Discussion on the village website for local people to comment.

    By March 11, Tim said, he had been in touch with a number of Long Crendon residents, “..none of whom knew about a planning application currently in place to convert an arable field on the village side of the industrial estate into a centre to sort 120,000 tonnes of industrial, household and construction waste a year with 176 trucks a day in and out!

    “This is on a field a stone’s throw from the edge of the village!” he continued. “Needless to say the effect on the village would be huge in terms of truck traffic, dust and litter borne on the wind, and noise – heavy machinery including crushers will operate from 7am six days a week.”

    The application number is: 11/20001/AWD and can be viewed at the Bucks CC website where comments can be submitted:

    “a href=”http://bucksplanning.buckscc.gov.uk/PublicAccessLive/tdc/DcApplication/application_detailview.aspx?caseno=LGT58FDS1F000″target=”_blank”>http://bucksplanning.buckscc.gov.uk/PublicAccessLive/tdc/DcApplication/application_detailview.aspx?caseno=LGT58FDS1F000

  • 18/03/11…..Thame’s Site F ‘concept masterplan’ released

    A Concept Masterplan for the proposed 500-homes development on the outskirts of Thame (site F), has been released today by the developer.

    The plan, which includes proposed pedestrian and cycle links, green spaces and flood prevention works, will be available on South Oxfordshire District Council’s website later today. Link to relevant page

    In the meantime it is available to be viewed at Thame Town Hall. The plan will be sent with SODC’s Core Strategy document, along with all the other, SODC district-wide preferred sites plans to the Planning Inspectorate.

    The next stage in the process will be an Examination in Public carried out by an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State, probably in the summer. The Inspector will invite interested parties to appear before him.

    Jeffrey Emmett, the Planning and Development consultant acting for the prospective developer, said: “It is important to stress that, in the absence of any agreement with Lord Williams’s school or the Education Authority, at the request of SODC, we are not able to include in the plan any land allocation for educational purposes.

    “However, we still believe in the original idea to include education within Site F and are committed to the continuation of talks with the school and the County Education Department. If agreement can be reached, the appropriate educational provision may be considered for inclusion at a later date in the plan process.”

  • 18/03/11…Reassurance from Thames Valley Police

    [Reference: M 18/03/037]
    THIS is a Community Message from Thames Valley Police.
    Thames Valley Police officers have reassured members of the public in Thame that police are no longer investigating three reports of incidents involving young people in the town. The incidents relate to one in Cattlemarket on January 20, one in Towersey in February and one in Wellington Street on March 13.

    PC Abi Kirkham, Schools Liaison Officer in Thame said: ?My colleagues and I have fully investigated all three of these incidents and I am satisfied that all lines of enquiry have been followed up and there is nothing to suggest any offences have taken place.

    ?Never stop and talk to strangers or get into any unknown vehicles. If asked to do so, leave immediately and let an adult know (parent/teacher) or someone you can trust, and then call the police as soon as possible.?

    This message has been sent out at the request of the Thame Neighbourhood Policing Team together with the Police Schools Liaison Officer PC Abi Kirkham, who can be contacted on 08458 505 505.

    Message Ends.

  • 18/03/11…….Tribute To Victor Scott, Naturalist And Horticulturalist

    MANY will have been saddened to hear the news of the recent death of naturalist and horticulturalist, Victor Scott at the age of 82. Over many years he had given fascinating talks accompanied by amusing anecdotes of his travels, to many local organisations, on plants, birds and animals he?d seen and photographed in Britain and around the world.

    One of his major occupations more recently was to lead Natural History tours all around the world for some major companies.

    As a teenager, Victor learnt Czech and became good friends with members of the Czech government, who were in exile in his home village of Aston Abbotts and in nearby Wingrave during World War II. He retained his contacts with the Czech government and in recent years helped organise an annual Czech day in the two villages. He also gave guided tours of buildings in Aston Abbotts associated with the Czech government, and many also benefited from open days at his lovely garden.

    Contributed by Christina Jeffery

  • 17/03/1……..Girls can play rugby too!

    CHINNOR RFC, based in Thame, has a girls section led by Lauren Whitworth. On Sunday 3rd April, Lauren has arranged a joint training session with other Oxfordshire clubs; Witney, Gosford All Blacks, and Wallingford.

    If you are keen to try it or are just a tiny bit interested to watch, then come along to the club at 10am. Further details are available from Lauren.Whitwroth@glencore.co.uk or call 07774 556156

  • 17/03/11……Attention foodies, coming soon to a village near you….

    ENGLISH food expert, cookery writer and presenter, Lotte Duncan, has chosen the Oxfordshire village of Chinnor, near Thame, to launch her very first cafe and deli venture and, like Lotte herself, this establishment promises to be distinctive, warm, welcoming and just a little off the wall – in the nicest possible way.

    As well as selling both British and Irish charcuterie and cheeses, and organic milk, ‘Lotte’s Kitchen’ will sell seasonal fruit and veg and the basics all the year round so local villagers will still be able to buy their everyday fruit and veg as sold before the current proprietors, ‘Fresh Fruits’ decided to retire. And, fear not for the wild-life of Chinnor; Lotte has promised to carry on selling the bird seed and nuts that so many villagers have come to rely on in the winter months for their feathered friends.

    Cookware, gifts and demos

    There’ll be a lot more to Lotte’s Kitchen though than food, drink and hospitality. For she also intends to sell cookware and giftware, and regular food and cookery demonstrations and tastings, Lotte’s real forte, will be a regular feature.

    Relax and enjoy – every day of the week

    The front part of the shop will be mostly taken up by Lotte’s cafe which will be open between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday, and 9am – 5pm on Saturdays for breakfasts, lunches and afternoon teas. On Sundays between 10am and 4pm, Lotte will be open for All-Day brunches, waffles and healthy options like Cynnamon rolls.

    Lotte is very keen that ‘Lotte’s Kitchen’ becomes a destination place where people can go to relax and enjoy themselves, either just for a coffee, or to sit with the newspaper on a Sunday and enjoy brunch.

    Service with a smile

    “People will be just as welcome,” said Lotte, “whether they buy a carrot or sit down for lunch. We want Lotte’s Kitchen to be a real home-from-home where everyone will be served with a smile – and any staff member who doesn’t will be sacked!” she says. Lotte insists that every member of staff will have tasted and tried everything themselves and so will be able to provide relevant and accurate information about all their products to customers.

    Looking to the future, Lotte will be aiming to provide veg boxes and extend to selling English wines.

    She aims to be open for business on or before April 30, the weekend of the royal wedding.

    Find out more about Lotte Duncan by visiting her website: http://www.lotteduncan.com/index.html

  • 16/03/11……Clever dogs and talented dancers at Thame Carnival

    PLANS for the programme for Thame’s Carnival, under the Chairmanship of Thame Town Cllr Nichola Dixon, continue and will this year include a dog show in the arena, organised by Pet Care in Cornmarket, Thame.

    In line with the theme of Mardi Gras, demonstrations in the main arena at Southern Road Recreation Area aftr the processession of floats through the town, will include local dance and fitness groups.

    The date for the carnival is Saturday, June 18th.

    PHOTO: Courtesy of www.abilvale.com

  • 16/03/11…..Three continental markets for Thame

    FOLLOWING the popularity of French markets in Thame, especially the one-day Cafe Culture created in Buttermarket, two more French markets are planned by Thame Town Council for the coming months, and an Italian market.

    The first of the two French markets will once again be located around the town hall, and will arrive on Thursday, June 30 and run to Saturday, July 2.

    The second French market will operate on Thursday, December 1, to Saturday, December 3, co-inciding with the Thame Christmas event on the Friday, December 2. The regular stall from Thame’s twin town, Montesson, selling wine, cheese and other French produce, will still visit the town for the Christmas event.

    The Italian market will take place from Thursday, August 11, to Saturday, August 13, 2011.

  • 16/03/11……Thame Goalie sub untested against Witney

    LEAGUE MATCH – Tuesday, 15/03/11; Thame United 2 Vs Witney United 1; THAME recorded their first win since mid February at the ASM Stadium on Tuesday evening, when they defeated Witney United 2-1. With goalkeepers Milan Barisic, Paul Searl, and Lee Orkney all injured the game saw the debut of Tom Plumridge in the Thame goal. He played well, but as much of the play was in the Witney half, he had a quiet evening.

    The home side had the better of the opening exchanges but it was Witney who scored first. After 7 minutes play Craig Mays hurled a long throw in into the Thame box which Peter Nagy met with a glancing header into the top right of the goal, giving Plumridge no chance. Mays dangerous Ricardo Fuller like throw ins, were a feature of the rest of the game.

    Thame controlled the remainder of the half. Alex Stewart and James Faulkner combined well together and looked dangerous. Ben Connolly created several chances on the right and was unlucky to see a long range shot hit the bar. The home side equalised in the 37th minute after being awarded a free kick about 25-yards from goal. Stewart hit a hard shot which was blocked by the wall, but fortunately the ball came back to him and he struck another shot, through a crowded penalty area, into the bottom left of the goal .

    The first 20 minutes of the second half were fairly even but then Thame regained the upper hand. On 70 minutes Stewart met a Connolly cross and ?scored? but his effort was ruled offside. The home side?s winner came with 12 minutes to play. Ben Connolly was clattered on the right and a free kick was awarded. Stuart Barr hit a perfect in swinging ball high across the goalmouth, and the on-form Nik Rhodes met it at the far post to head home. Thame almost increased their lead with 4 minutes remaining when Stuart Braun met another free kick with a good header producing an excellent, point blank, save from the keeper.

    Thame United: Plumridge, Newell (Meredith), Pykett, N Rhodes, Saulsbury, Hayes, Connelly, Braun (Hunt), Stewart, Faulkner, Barr.

    CONTRIBUTED by Bob Dixon