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Author: Sonja Francis

  • Thame Fire crew raises thousands of pounds for Children In Need

    A fire crew from Thame gave up their free time on Friday, and were rewarded handsomely by the businesses, shops and local people of the town.
    Between them, the crew of seven raised over

  • Wanted man may be in South Oxfordshire (Status: Press release)

    NORWICH police officers are appealing for help from members of the public to trace a 52 year-old wanted man from Norwich.
    Andrew Gallagher was last seen on the morning of Friday 14 November 2008 and is currently wanted on recall to prison. It is believed he could be in Norfolk or in the South Oxfordshire area.

    Police are concerned for his welfare and would like to locate him at the earliest opportunity. Officers would urge him to make contact with them. We would advise members of the public not to approach him and to contact police immediately if he is sighted.

    He is white, 5ft 7-8in and of muscular build. He has a white/blonde close cropped moustache with a long bushy goatee of the same colour and close cropped white/blonde hair with a bald patch.

    He is believed to speak with a Bradford accent. He was last seen wearing a tight blue T-shirt, black shorts and was carrying a black day rucksack and a yellow holdall. He is known to wear shorts most of the time. He left on a dark blue Cannondale mountain bike.

    Anyone with information relating to his whereabouts should contact the Norfolk Constabulary on 0845 456 4567 or Thame CID on 0845 8505 505.

    Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

  • Tetsworth Farmers’ Market

    Saturday, September 15, (Held every 3rd Sat of the month) at Tetsworth Village Hall, Just off the A40
    9.30am -12.30pm.
    BBq and refreshments available;
    Stalls including; Organic Vegetables, Pork, Organic Beef & Lamb, Traditional Poultry, Game, Organic Breads, Cakes and puddings, Honey, Preserves, Quality homemade meal solutions, eggs, cheese and plants.

  • Thame Guides Christmas Fair

    Thame Town Hall from 10am to 12.30pm. All welcome.

  • Thame and Wheatley Ramblers

    THAME and Wheatley Ramblers Group is holding its AGM at 2pm in Stanton St John Village Hall. It will include an illustrated talk on local BBOWT reserves.

    The meeting will be preceded by a 7 mile walk via Beckley and Sydlings Copse starting at 10am from the Village Hall. The hall will be open from 1pm for picnic lunch. All are welcome on either the walk or the AGM or both, but sorry, no dogs allowed. 01865 358905. All welcome.

  • Qeensdown Nursery Quiz Night

    JOHN Hampden School on Saturday November 15 at 7.30pm. The cost is

  • Christmas Craft Fair

    FRIDAY, November 14, Christmas Craft Fair, Thame Leisure Centre 6pm to 9pm.
    Lord Williams’s Association have brought together a collection of beautiful and creative local crafts including jewellery, handbags,Christmas cards & decorations, books, stocking fillers and other Christmas gifts. Monies raised to go towards the rebuilding of the school’s Drama Suite.(Entry for adults

  • Advance notice: December 13- Evening of French music

    THAME CHORAL SOCIETY will be performing an Evening of French Christmas Music at St Mary’s church, Thame, on December 13.
    The concert will be conducted by Colin Spinks and will include Charpentier’s Messe de Minuit pour Noel, and carols for everyone to sing.
    Tickets are available from Thamenews.net in Jordans Courtyard (to the left of The Swan hote) or from Angela – 01844 290203, or members of the choir.

    For more information about Thame Choral Society, visit their website: www.thamechoralsociety.co.uk

    Photo: Composer, Gustav Charpentier

  • Big ‘thank you’ for Towersey festival

    THE organisers of this year’s Towersey Festival, have thanked all those who contributed to its huge success.

    SEE: LINK

  • New group to support adults with mental health needs

    UNITED Response is a charity which provides support for adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs. Over the last year they have been setting up and expanding an outreach project to provide person-centred support for adults in Thame and the surrounding areas.
    United Response is holding a promotional day next Wednesday, November 19, for anyone who may be interested in the support the group provides to drop in and have a chat!

    Go along to Thame Town Hall between 12pm and 4.30pm.

    United Response has also organised a Christmas party for people with learning disabilities and their friends and families, to be held on Friday, December 12, at the Thame Barns Centre, between 7 and 10pm.

    CALL HEATHER ON:
    01844218559 OR 07930496551 for more details.