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  • 23/11/10…..Toxic gas warning after ruptured fridge pipe causes evacuation

    THAME fire officer, Andy Ford, has warned against defrosting fridges with knives after a Thame employee did just that and was taken to hospital after breathing in toxic gas.

    Oxfordshire Fire & Rescue Service were called to a gas leak at Business Careware Ltd, High St, Thame at 09:51 yesterday (22/11/10)

    Andy Ford, who was in charge of the incident, told Thamenews.net: “When we arrived, two officers wearing breathing apparatus entered the property to identify the source of the gas, which turned out to be R12, a gas found in small quantities in old fridges. Whilst this lady was not showing the side effects of breathing in this gas, she was taken to hospital as a precaution because it can be up to four hours before the effects can manifest themselves. These can include cardiac arrest.

    “We removed the fridge to the open air and ventilated the building and all was well.”

    Knives should never be used to hack away accumulated ice in fridges and freezers. Appliances should be turned off and allowed to defrost gradually.

    R-12 Leak Dangers
    Inhaling R-12 directly from a leak can be toxic. Freon settles into the lungs whenever it is inhaled. It is heavier than air. Large quantities displace oxygen and can lead to asphyxiation.

    In 2008, it killed 20 and injured 21 Russian submariners on board the submarine K-152 Nerpa when a freon-based fire system was activated by mistake.

    Freon has been banned from production in the developed world since 1994.

  • 23/11/10…Woodstock ends Thame’s winning run

    THAME United 0, Old Woodstock Town 2 – League game 20/11/10; MATCH REPORT (Contributed)

    Thame United?s last game at Wallingford ended their run of four winning games with a 0-2 defeat at the hands of impressive Old Woodstock Town. Thame were without several regular players due to suspension, injury and non-availability. As a result, they were on the back foot for most of the game and, if it had not been for some capable defending, the margin could have been much greater.

    The visitors dominated the opening exchanges and it was 15 minutes before United created their first chance when Sam Cowan found himself in a 1 to 1 with the keeper, but his shot was high. The visitors took the lead in the 23rd minute when a ball from the right found striker Luke Ingram in space and he finished well from 15 yards, giving Thame keeper Paul Searl no chance. Just before the break, United?s Luke Rickets created a chance with a quality run on the left, but his shot glanced off a defender taking the pace off the ball, allowing the keeper to make a comfortable save.

    United started the second half brightly, but soon their goal was under siege with a lengthy period of sustained pressure. Martin Saulsbury and Nik Rhodes were inspirational in defence as attack, after attack hit them. Thame recovered, and with about 20 minutes remaining, Manager Mark West came on as a sub. His first touch was on the left by-line where he was unfairly tackled, and the referee immediately pointed to the penalty spot. Adam Rhodes took the spot kick but the keeper got a hand to the ball, pushing it wide for a corner. A Thame head met the resultant corner kick but the ball was cleared off the line by a defender. A minute later Woodstock increased their lead when a break away on the right resulted in a 20-yard shot which found the corner of the Thame goal. A few minutes later Searl, who was in good form, made a great save with his legs. The final few minutes saw the visitor?s content to defend as Thame pressed unsuccessfully for a consolation goal.

    At the end of the game, Cathy Searl conducted a ceremonial throwing of the frying pan which she has used to make countless bacon rolls since United moved to Wallingford more than four years ago. Her days of serving in the tea bar are finished.

    Thame United: Searl, Meredith (J Way), Newell, N Rhodes, Saulsbury, Hunt (West), Barr (Gomersall), A Rhodes, Cowan, Braun, Ricketts.

  • 23/11/10….Housebuilder helps keep Thame’s school children safe

    LOCAL housebuilder, David Wilson Homes is helping Thame?s children stay safe while walking to and from school this winter by donating over 500 high visibility vests to local primary schools in the area.

    The Company, which launches its Windmill Place development on Windmill Road in the New Year, has delivered vests to pupils at Barley Hill Primary School, St Joseph?s Catholic School and John Hampden County Primary School.

    Paul Moran, Sales Director for David Wilson Homes Southern comments: ?It is great to see so many of Thame?s school children staying healthy by walking to school. David Wilson Homes takes safety seriously and as the darker nights draw in we hope these jackets will help them stay seen and stay safe.?

    Head teacher at Barley Hill Primary School Mr John Hulett commented: ?We are delighted with this donation of vests from David Wilson Homes. Where possible, we always encourage our pupils to walk to school in a safe and sensible fashion, so this donation of vests is gratefully received.?

    A recent study has shown that in walking to and from school improves the children?s health. Evidence revealed it reduced stress and by simply walking one mile a day minimised increases in blood pressure and heart rates in later life.

  • 23/11/10….Youths arrested after car crime spree

    THIS is a Community Message from Thames Valley Police. [Reference: M 23/11/096]- GOOD NEWS

    Four youths have been arrested following a spate of auto crime offences in the Wheatley area, after a car crashed through a hedge in Littleworth, shortly after 7:30am on Sunday, November 21.

    A police operation targeting auto-crime is currently running in the Thame and Wheatley area and will continue for several weeks. Police officers, working with crime reduction advisors and partner agencies, intend to make things difficult for criminals involved in auto-crime.

    All four youths remain on police bail whilst further enquiries are completed.

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  • 23/11/10…….Chinnor remain unbeaten after Coney Hill win

    NATIONAL 3 SW – Saturday, November 20, 2010; SCORE: Chinnor 29 Vs Coney Hill 7; MATCH REPORT (Contributed)

    Chinnor kept up this season?s unbeaten record at Kingsey Road with a 29-7 defeat of Gloucester?s Coney Hill.

    With Ben Hewitt again sadly injured, Richie Williams filled the full back slot and Ed Devine was preferred at no 8. Nick Harrison returned at open side, Sam Stoop at outside centre and Ed Vickers was promoted from the seconds on the strength of some powerful displays.

    The first score of the match came in the 10th minute when James Serrano fielded a kick out from Coney Hill?s 22. At pace, Serrano bumped off the first tackler and deftly offloaded to Stoop at the second tackle. Stoop hit fifth gear down the tram lines and slid in at the corner. Cathcart improved the score to give Chinnor a 7-0 lead.

    Coney Hill, proficient in the line out, had good periods of possession but could not break Chinnor?s defensive line. Chinnor then scored their second try with Cathcart taking the ball up from a midfield scrum. At the tackle, Cathcart skilfully passed the ball behind the back of his tackler to the onrushing Matthew Goode. Goode side stepped the first tackler, palmed off the second and out sprinted the third to give Cathcart an easy conversion. As half time approached with the score at 14-0 to Chinnor, the home side had to replace Stoop and Williams with Farr and Vickers. Hastings dropped out of the back row to partner Goode in the centre.

    Nine minutes into the second half, Chinnor exploited the pace of Farr who, inserting himself into a simple but rapid passing move from a midfield scrum, dotted down in the corner. Coney Hill got on the score board when a wide miss pass to winger Paddy Knight allowed him to duck through two tackles for an easy try. With Baker?s conversion, the match score was 19-7 to Chinnor.

    On the 68th minute, Prescott fielded a Coney Hill kick and returned a banana shaped kick across field where the ball bounced nicely for the speedy Sebastian Corpe. Drawing the last defender, Corpe neatly slipped in Farr for his second to give Chinnor a 24-7 lead and a bonus point.

    From the restart kick, Prescott zigzagged up field leaving six defenders flatfooted almost leading to another try. The last score of the match came from an aimless downfield kick from Coney Hill where Prescott and Farr worked the ball to Corpe who skinned his opposite number to score in the corner to give Chinnor a 29-7 victory.

    Coney Hill with a tough pack never gave up trying and could have scored more but for a defiant scramble defence from Chinnor. Chinnor?s pace saw them home with Corpe and Farr again unstoppable. Had it not been for a few mistakes in critical areas, Chinnor would have scored a lot more. Cathcart?s sublime pass to Goode and the resultant dazzling try was the highlight of the match. Andrew Smith had a fine match driving the pack on and scooping up any loose ball. Prescott had a highly influential match and new boy Vickers looked intense and purposeful. Adam Hastings made a very serviceable emergency centre.

    Scorers: Chinnor: Farr 2T; Stoop T; Goode T; Corpe T; Cathcart 2C
    Coney Hill: Knight T; Baker C

    Chinnor team: Williams (Vickers 45), Serrano, Goode, Stoop (Farr 38), Corpe, Cathcart, Prescott, Winpenny (Whelan 58), Tattersall, Pickett, Hutchings, Smith, Hastings, Harrison, Devine 58

    Replacements: Whelan, Vickers, Farr

  • 23/11/10….Children in Need benefit from Thame’s generosity

    THE charity Children In Need has once again brought out the generosity of the people of Thame.

    Last Saturday, November 20, 22 members of 1st Thame Scout group took part in a Traithlon in order to raise money for Children in Need, trying to beat the

  • 24/11/10…Oxfordshire supports ending violence against women and children

    OXFORDSHIRE’S Domestic Abuse services are supporting a national campaign to end violence against women and children.

    The campaign, which is being led by the Department of Health, will be launched tomorrow on White Ribbon Day (25/11), the International day for the elimination of violence against women and will continue until December 10.

    Information will be available across Oxfordshire, in GP surgeries, health centres, district and county council offices and police stations to raise awareness of the help and support that?s on hand for those affected by violence.

    Victims may suffer from more than one form of abuse, including rape, sexual harassment and exploitation, human trafficking, forced marriage, domestic abuse, and crimes in the name of honour. The impact on children and young people is particularly severe.

    Det Ch Insp Paul Gration, the Protecting Vulnerable People lead for Oxfordshire, said: ?White Ribbon Day is another opportunity to raise awareness of both domestic abuse and violence towards women and children. There is some fantastic work going on across the country by a number of agencies, but Oxfordshire as a partnership should be particularly proud of the work they have done to date.

    ?Thames Valley Police is committed to encouraging victims to come forward, supporting them through the criminal justice process and working with them to help manage the risks to both adults and children affected. We will continue to work with our partners in both the public and voluntary sectors in supporting this agenda.?

    Michelle Plaisted-Kerr, Oxfordshire?s Domestic Abuse Co-ordinator, said: ?There is a whole range of services to support those affected by domestic abuse, including a local helpline 0800 731 0055 (10am to 4pm), and our website www.amiabused.com which provides support and advice for those affected by all forms of abuse and professionals working with them.?

    Services for domestic abuse also include outreach support, refuges, the independent Domestic Abuse Advisory Service for high-risk victims, specialist police domestic violence units, and a network of over 600 trained domestic abuse champions in local organisations including district councils, health centres and schools, who provide a one-stop shop for both adults and children.

    Romy Briant, Independent Chair of the Oxfordshire Domestic Abuse Strategic Group said: ?This is a national priority. The Coalition Government is committed to preventing violence against women and children happening or recurring, to protect and support its victims and bring offenders to justice. During the campaign, the Government will outline its vision for tackling violence.

    ?Abuse is much more common than you think; don?t blame yourself; you are not alone, you don?t have to suffer in silence. Calls to the Oxfordshire helpline won?t appear on your phone bill, and you can access the website www.amiabused.com for advice and information.?

    The cost of services of domestic abuse in this county is

  • 22/11/10…They did it! Squash maraton raises thousands for Children In Need

    THREE members of Racquets Fitness Centre in Thame, with the help of some of their friends and colleagues, have raised thousands of pounds for Children In Need by playing a gruelling 24 hours of squash.

    With only a short break every couple of hours, Personal Trainer, Nick Wynd, Ed Cross and Guy Fotherby played throughout the period with Station Officer Andy Ford and members of Thame’s fire brigade among others. playing in relays of six hours.

    Between them they have raised in the region of

  • 22/11/10…….Jewellery taken in Thame burglary

    THIS is a Community Message from Thames Valley Police.
    BURGLARY THAME – On Saturday 20th November, between 12:00 and 21:00hrs, a property in East Street, Thame, was burgled.

    Offender(s) gained entry via a rear door and stole jewellery.

    If you have any information relating to this message, please call the police on 08458 505 505 and quote URN 1352 of 20/11/10. If you have information and wish to remain anonymous, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111

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  • 22/11/10…….Thame’s talent shines in sell-out show

    THE market town of Thame has proved yet again that Thame really has got talent – in abundance!

    Thirty two acts, including dancers, a variety of bands from metal, heavy rock, funk, indie and pop, solo singers of all types and ages, a percussionist, a virtuoso guitarist and two excellent magicians, performed to such a high standard, that the judges, Adam Buckland, Mayor of Thame, Peter Denton, presenter from Mix 96, Lindsey Fealey from the Florence Nightingale Hopsice, Sonja Francis, editor of ThameNews.Net and Producer and DJ, Justin Shardlow, were presented with a real challenge to decide on the winners of the three prizes on offer.

    Classical singer, Rowan Carter, aged 15, scooped first prize with a spine-tingling performance of Odel Mio Dolche Adore, to a crowd of over 200 people, and was presented with