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  • 31/01/11….Draw for new-look Thame side

    MATCH Saturday, January 30 Hellenic Supplementary Cup – Rayners Lane 3, Vs Thame united 3; MATCH REPORT: Mark West took the opportunity presented by this Supplementary Cup tie to rotate the squad, as Ollie Gomersall, Alex Jewell and Lawrence Clark were called-up from the successful reserve side, whilst keeper Lee Orkney returned to the first team for the first time this season following knee surgery.

    And it was Orkney who was the outstanding performer as his man-of-the-match display ultimately ensured Thame progressed to the next round.

    The opening exchanges of the match were fairly even, but the hosts started to create the clearer openings and almost took the lead after 10 minutes when a Rayners Lane forward found himself in space only eight yards from goal, but Orkney did well to block his shot. Shortly afterwards Orkney was again called on, acrobatically pushing a goal bound header over the bar. It was not all one-way traffic though, as Jewell fashioned some clear openings, whilst Stuart Barr was causing trouble down the Thame left. However, it was Rayners Lane who opened the scoring after 25 minutes. The home side were awarded a free kick that was flicked on at the near post and finished well, giving Orkney no chance. Thame were back on level terms five minutes later as Mitchell Meredith played a Barr corner back across goal for Nik Rhodes to finish confidently.

    With the game even at half time, Thame started the second half brightly. After 48 minutes Mark Jones won a free kick on the edge of the box, which Meredith powerfully placed in to the bottom corner. That, unfortunately, was as good as it got for Thame as an attacking force as Rayners Lane pushed Thame deep in to their own half in search of an equaliser. Orkney was forced in to several good saves until, with 15 minutes to go, he could do little to stop the equaliser as the Rayners Lane striker cut inside to score from 15 yards.

    That is how the match finished after 90 minutes. Going in to extra time it was advantage Rayners Lane as, after 9 minutes, Thame failed to clear a corner and a shot from the edge of the box came through a bunch of players to beat Orkney. Again, Thame came back and five minutes later a Barr corner was forced home at the near post by Nik Rhodes.

    The game finished 3-3 and went in to penalties. With both sides missing, and Rayners Lane having the opportunity to win at 3-2, Orkney pulled off a fine save. Thame then got themselves 5-4 ahead in sudden death before Orkney became the match winner with a stupendous stop, that sees Thame progress to the next round.

    Thame United: Orkney, Rockell, Way, Meredith, Rhodes, Connelly (Clark), Cowan, Gomersall, Jones (Hayes), Jewell, Barr.

  • 31/01/11….Extra training to support Oxfordshire business out of the downturn

    AN Oxfordshire business training company says it?s more than doubling the size of its next open courses programme, to support local business as it emerges from the downturn.

    The Learning Ladder has announced thirty one open training courses in its programme for the first half of 2011, compared with 15 in the series just completed. The programme focuses on four key areas for business: finance, sales & marketing, people, and operations. There are full details at: www.tlltraining.co.uk

    MD Karyn Buck says: ?We?ve taken extensive soundings from our customers, both on the scale of the programme, and on what we?ve included. They?ve encouraged us to extend the range of courses and to make many more available. At a time when the Institute of Directors is saying that skills shortages are shackling firms, we want to offer businesses in Oxfordshire and neighbouring counties as wide a range of training opportunities as we can.?

    In a recent skills survey, the Institute of Directors revealed that the growth of nearly 60 per cent of businesses is being held back by a lack of skills in the wider workforce and among existing employees. In particular it found that 47 per cent of directors surveyed said that some of their organisation?s employees lacked the skills needed to do their job to the required level. It also found that, during the recession, employers maintained a robust commitment to training, debunking the myth that the training budget is always first to be cut in a downturn.

    All the courses will be run from training facilities at Hampden House on the Jennings-owned Monument Park at Chalgrove in Oxfordshire. The Learning Ladder is partnering with Jennings to run a FREE taster series of courses to introduce customers to the programme. This will include 90-minute workshops on social media, NLP and international trade.

  • 31/01/11….Have a ball and help Laura raise funds for Africa

    SOME tickets are still available for a Valentine’s Day Ball on Saturday, February 12, at the Barns Centre, Thame, organised by a young Thame woman who wants to help build a school in Burkina Faso in Africa.

    The Ball has been organized by Laura O’shea who spent five months working in a school in Burkina Faso, West Africa. Burkina is the least educated country in the world, with as few as 10% of women able to read and write. That’s why, since she returned to the UK, Laura has been working with Giving Africa to raise money to build a school there.

    Tickets are

  • 28/01/11…..Fire at Thame pub

    THE Rising Sun pub and Thai restaurant in Thame, is open for business as usual tonight after a fire at the rear of the property threatened to spread from a food waste bin which also contained some oil.

    The source of the fire is not known exactly but staff say they suspect that warm ashes stored close to the bins gradually heated cardboard sleeves around plastic waste oil bottles.

    The damage extended to a destroyed bin and some damaged fence panels. The greasy pavement outside the property has been washed down with detergent by the fire service and later the Highways Authority will spread sand on the area before freezing temperatures hit later to night.

  • 27/01/11…….Thame crash victim to sue driver

    A young Thame man who was critically injured in a crash that killed his school friend, is to sue the guilty driver.

    Joe Robinson, 19, of Oxford Road, Thame, was a back seat passenger and critically injured in the crash. He spent four weeks in a coma and spents months rehabilitating from injuries to his head and back.

    Grace Hadman, 17, a pupil at St Edward?s School, in Oxford, died from her injuries after 18 year-old Gabriella Edmondson, of Penn, Buckinghamshire lost control of her car and crashed on the A34 near Wytham in April, 2009. She was jailed for 28 months in October, 2009 after admitting causing Miss Hadman?s death by careless driving while over the drink-driving alcohol limit.

    Joe, who played rugby for Chinnor RFC and cricket for Thame Town, is now suing Edmondson for more than

  • 27/01/11….Latest Thame Planning applications

    PLANNING applications considered by Thame Town Council?s Planning Committee on Tuesday, January 25.

    8838
    P10/E1929 4 VICTORIA MEAD
    Replacement of single-storey side and rear extensions, front bay window and porch. RECOMMEND APPROVAL

    8839
    P10/E1921 15 MAPLE ROAD
    Single-storey rear extension to provide orangery.
    RECOMMEND APPROVAL

    item 5, for another meeting.

    8840
    P10/E1966/LB THE JAMES FIGG, 21A CORNMARKET
    Erection of a commemorative plaque on the southern elevation. RECOMMEND APPROVAL

    8841
    P10/E1915 25 HORTON AVENUE,
    Removal of existing extensions and replacement with new larger single extension. RECOMMEND APPROVAL

    8842
    P10/E1941/LB 42 HIGH STREET
    Erection of a commemorative plaque on the southern elevation. RECOMMEND APPROVAL

    8843
    P10/E1956/RET 3 HIGH STREET
    Retention of ATM. RECOMMEND REFUSAL
    i) illuminated sign on ATM goes against SODC policy within a Conservation Area.

    8844
    P10/E1957/RAD 3 HIGH STREET
    Retention of illuminated sign.
    RECOMMEND REFUSAL
    i) illuminated sign on ATM goes against SODC policy within a Conservation Area.

    8845
    P10/E1978 19 BROADWATERS AVENUE
    Single-storey rear extension. RECOMMEND APPROVAL

    8846
    P10/E2006 45 HOLLIERS CLOSE
    Demolition of single storey extension, erection of two storey extension, extension of lean to roof at front, alterations and formation of annex to ground
    floor for disabled person. RECOMMEND APPROVAL

    8847
    P10/E1856/A ALLIANCE BOOTS 4-5 HIGH STREET
    Replacement of the fascia and projecting sign.
    RECOMMEND APPROVAL Whilst recommending approval, the Committee was of the opinion that SODC?s planning guidance on shop fronts should be reviewed.

    8848
    P11/E0002 THE DOLPHINS, 32 AYLESBURY ROAD
    Change of use from residential care home (C2) to nursery (D1) to include a new access.RECOMMEND APPROVAL

    8849
    P10/E2008/RAD AUSTINS MENSWEAR, 104 HIGH STREET
    Retention of existing illuminated fascia sign.
    RECOMMEND REFUSAL
    i) Against SODC?s policy on illuminated signs within a
    Conservation Area.

    8850
    P10/E2007/RLB
    AUSTINS MENSWEAR, 104 HIGH STREET
    Retention of existing illuminated fascia sign.
    RECOMMEND REFUSAL
    i) Against SODC?s policy on illuminated signs within a
    Conservation Area.

  • 27/01/11………Thame pupils in World record attempt

    CHILDREN from two schools in Thame will be taking part in a world record-breaking attempt next month (February, 2011) for the most people signing and singing a song simultaneously.

    Pupils from Barley Hill Primary School and John Hampden Primary School will be joining in with the Sign2sing event being organised by the charity, SignHealth on Wednesday, February 9.

    Steve Powell, Chief Executive at SignHealth, said: “More than 380 schools have signed up and we?re delighted that Barley Hill Primary School and John Hampden Primary School are involved with the event too. The schools taking part range in size from 30 to 800 pupils, which means more than 50,000 schoolchildren nationwide will participate in total.

    ?The current world record is 13,418 people so it looks likely that we?ll smash this, while also raising awareness of deafness and the work we are doing at SignHealth. The event will also be a fundraiser for the charity through sponsorship from businesses and a suggested donation of

  • 26/01/11………Thame squash players rub shoulders with world-class pros

    THE Grand Refurb Open Graded Squash Tournament at Racquets Fitness Centre over the weekend was a chance for local squash players to see some of their heroes in action.

    In all there were 75 entries of all standards, and from all over the UK for this tournament which was held to celebrate the

  • 01/02/11…..What’s happening in Haddenham?

    Tues 1st Give Blood. A Blood Donor session will be held on Tuesday (1.30-3.30pm and 4.15-7.30pm) in the Village Hall. New donors need to arrive at least half-an-hour before the end of a session to give time for registration.

    Wed 2nd Simply Walk. Meet at Banks Park car park next Wednesday (10.30am) for a walk lasting about 1

  • 26/01/11……Call for 12% cap on cuts to vital support services (contributed)

    THE National Housing Federation is appealing to councils in the South East to promise to protect the most vulnerable people in their communities. It is calling on them to agree to limit budget cuts to Supporting People services to the level recommended by the government.

    The appeal comes after research showed that 73% of service providers throughout England have been warned by their local authority to expect significant funding cuts to services for some of the most vulnerable people in their community. More than 130 English housing associations, charities and community groups responded to a recent survey, saying that they think their local councils are planning cuts of much more than the suggested 12 percent outlined by ministers.

    In the South East more than 2,700 Supporting People services currently help over 136,000 people. Among them are services for women fleeing domestic violence, help for people to overcome mental health problems, support to enable older people to live independently, and help for people with disabilities.

    The National Housing Federation is warning that in some circumstances whole services face closure as cash strapped town halls look to make massive savings over the next four years by raiding one budget to fund another.

    The Federation say: “In his recent Spending Review, the Chancellor announced that money allocated nationally to Supporting People ? which funds services for over a million vulnerable people ? would be broadly maintained, with a 12% real terms cut over four years. However, as the money is no longer ring fenced, councils can spend it on whatever they want to as it is rolled into their general grant from central government. There is no legal duty to support many of the groups traditionally funded by Supporting People ? despite their vulnerability.

    “Even before the Comprehensive Spending Review was announced some South East local authorities, such as Isle of Wight Council and Hampshire County Council, were already slashing their Supporting People budgets.

    “More recently, Ministers have warned councils about excessive cuts to Supporting People. Questioned at a DCLG select committee, Housing Minister Grant Shapps said: ?the idea that local authorities should use Supporting People as their front line for reductions is completely against everything that we would expect to see.”

    “And a letter to local authorities on 22 December from the Department of Communities and Local Government stated: ?Ministers do not, however, expect authorities to respond to reductions in their budgets by passing on disproportionate cuts to other service providers.?

    The key findings of the Federation’s survey of providers were, it states: