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  • Raymond Blanc to turn on Thame’s Christmas lights

    INTERNATIONAL chef, Raymond Blanc, whose restaurant, Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons, is at Milton Common, near Thame, is to turn on the town’s new Christmas lights.
    This year’s Christmas Event will be on Friday, December 5, and is to be hosted by BBC Radio 2 radio host, Ken Bruce. The programme for the evening is as follows:

    6.00pm Mayor?s Welcome – Cllr Don
    Butler

    6.05pm Children?s Choir from Junior
    Schools accompanied by Thame
    Concert Band

    6.25pm Thame Players – Panto characters

    6.30pm Four in a Bar ? Sax Quartet

    7.00pm Raymond Blanc turns on the
    Christmas Lights

    7.10pm Surprise Visitor/Town Crier

    7.15pm Community Singing with Thame
    Concert Band

    7.30 pm Christmas Blessing

    Other attractions from 2pm:

    Stalls, Farmers Market, French Stall, Hog Roast and Fair Rides

    Event sponsored by Triumph Technologies Ltd, Waitrose, Box Technologies Ltd

  • Listen to ‘Golden Oldies’ on local radio

    BRILL Radio Group will be present Brill Oldies on 87.9 FM, easy to find close to Radio 2.
    The station will broadcast from December 26, to January 4, Golden Oldies from 50s-60s-70s-80s with local interveiws.
    On the air 24 hours a day, Call/Text this Community Station for requests, dedications on 0794 1155 272
    for more infomation see www.brilloldies.com

  • Cameras help find Thame knife assault man

    CCTV cameras in Thame town centre have played a part in 47 incidents in the town, between July and September, says South Oxfordshire District Council’s Community Safety Group.
    According the figures, seven arrests were made in Thame, as a result of CCTV monitoring, including one recently where the operator heard on the police radio, reports of an assault by a person carrying a knife. The operator recognised the description of a person he had observed being refused entry to a public house. The operator reviewed the previous footage and gave a clear description. The man was later arrested as a result.

    Searches made of footage from the cameras have also been used to produce a number of evidence packs for court proceedings.

    A total of 340 incidents across the district have been supported by CCTV over the quarter.

    SODC’s report says: ?These latest results for our towns are very good news. CCTV is a valuable tool in the fight against crime and antisocial behaviour, which is one of the council?s priorities. CCTV cameras contribute to deterring crime, reducing fear of crime and increasing crime detection. The presence of the cameras help residents feel safe and encourage more people to use the town centres.?

  • Thame Duellists beat local rivals (Contributed)

    THAME’S fencing team secured a strong 7-2 win against local rivals Burford Blades last Thursday. The home win completed the double against Burford this season, Thame having won the away leg over the summer.
    Thame were bolstered by the return to competition of former Captain Andy Green, who opened his account with a convincing win over Burford?s captain. The whole team was on form and the match was quickly wrapped up, giving Thame the luxury of bringing on substitutes for the final bouts.

    The club has recently received grants from Thame Town Council and from CPM UK. Club Chairman, James Kingston, said: ?We?re really grateful to the Town Council and to CPM for their support. These grants will be a fantastic help to us in buying new kit to make fencing more affordable, especially for our younger fencers, and enable them to compete as they?ve done so successfully tonight.?

    Thame: James Kingston, Andy Green, Alec Jeddere-Fisher, Selina Humphries, Beth Carpenter, James Foster

    Thame Duellists Fencing Club, which meets on Thursday evenings at Lord Williams?s lower school in Thame,
    welcomes new members, both adults and juniors. Anyone interested should call Club Chairman James Kingston on 07947 049511

  • Re-cycle mobile phones, used batteries etc at Christmas Green Fayre

    A service being offered at the Thame Green Fayre this year, is the collection of some more unusual items for recycling, as follows: unwanted stamps, coins, reading glasses, mobile phones, foil, used batteries, CDs and empty printer cartridges. So start collecting and bring along on the day!

    FREE MULLED WINE AND MINCE PIE, AND FREE LUCKY DIP PRIZE FOR ALL CHILDREN – coming to the popular Green Fayre on Saturday, November 22, 10am ? 4pm at the Town Hall in Thame.
    Browse around Local and Fair Trade stalls selling a variety of gifts, crafts, cards, jewellery and produce, for more environmentally friendly Christmas shopping.

    If you have any toys to sell before Christmas, or are looking for second hand toys, why not make use of the TOY EXCHANGE at the Green Fayre. All you have to do, if you are selling, is to bring clean items in good condition along to the Town Hall between 9am and 10 am on the day, and collect unsold items at 4pm. Friends of the Earth will keep 25% of the selling price for all items sold. All toys must be clearly labeled with your name, telephone number and the asking price.

    Children and adults can have a go at making their own Christmas gifts, including Christmas gardens, cards and table top arrangements, all using recycled materials.

    Refreshments including a variety of rolls, teas, coffees and homemade cakes will be served throughout the day.

    All available at the Christmas Green Fayre

    For more information please contact Tanya on 01844 352684 or Maureen on 01844 352816.

    Entrance to the Green Fayre is free, with free lucky dip prizes and free mulled wine and mince pie to begin your Christmas cheer.

    ORGANISED BY CHINNOR & THAME FRIENDS OF THE EARTH

  • Thame planning recommendations considered November 11

    Planning Applications Considered by Thame Town Council?s Planning Committee on Tuesday, November 11.

    8548
    P08/E107 REAR OF 12/12A CORNMARKET
    Repair, restoration and conversion of barn to form a 1 bedroom dwelling.
    Amendment No 2
    RECOMMEND REFUSAL
    1. Totally unsuitable backland development on a very narrow site
    2. Inadequate vehicle access, particularly for emergency vehicles

    8549
    P08/E1080/LB REAR OF 12/12A CORNMARKET
    Repair, restoration and conversion of barn to form a 1 bedroom dwelling.
    Amendment No 2
    RECOMMEND REFUSAL
    1. Totally unsuitable backland development on a very narrow site
    2. Inadequate vehicle access, particularly for emergency vehicles

    8557
    P08/E1037 12/12A CORNMARKET
    Part demolition of existing rear projecting extension and erection of new extension to form 5 x 2 bed mews cottages with services and facilities.
    Construction of waste and recycling facilities.
    Amendment No 1
    Correspondence was received and noted from the Thame Conservation Area Advisory Committee.
    RECOMMEND REFUSAL
    1. Totally unsuitable backland development on a very narrow site
    2. Inadequate vehicle access, particularly for emergency vehicles

    8558
    P08/E1038/LB 12/12A CORNMARKET
    Part demolition of existing rear projecting extension and erection of new extension to form 5 x 2 bed mews cottages with services and facilities.
    Amendment No 1
    Correspondence was received and noted from the Thame Conservation Area Advisory Committee.
    RECOMMEND REFUSAL
    1. Totally unsuitable backland development on a very narrow site
    2. Inadequate vehicle access, particularly for emergency vehicles

    8562
    P08/E1152/LB 51 HIGH STREET
    Amendment No 1
    Correspondence was received and noted from the Thame
    Conservation Area Advisory Committee.
    RECOMMEND APPROVAL

    8566
    P08/E1160 133 CHINNOR ROAD
    Two storey extension with pitched roof to the rear of the property.
    RECOMMEND APPROVAL

    8567
    P08/E1161 135 CHINNOR ROAD
    Two storey extension with pitched roof to the rear of the property.
    RECOMMEND APPROVAL

    8568
    P08/E1205 79 QUEENS ROAD
    Conservatory to rear.
    RECOMMEND APPROVAL

    8569
    P08/E1190 49 SOUTHERN ROAD
    Construction of replacement garage.
    RECOMMEND APPROVAL

    8570
    P08/E1194 16 COLLEGE CLOSE
    Erection of conservatory.
    RECOMMEND APPROVAL

    8571
    P08/E1074 ST. ANDREWS COURT, WELLINGTON STREET
    Erection of two lampposts and installation of lighting to car park area.
    RECOMMEND REFUSAL
    1. Lighting oversized for area
    2. Unneighbourly

    8572
    P08/E1188 11 EAST STREET
    Demolish existing store and erect single storey extension.
    Replace bathroom window.
    RECOMMEND APPROVAL

  • Chinnor down in the dressing room after defeat to Dings

    Chinnor 14 pts Dings Crusaders 20 pts.

    YET another bitter pill to swallow for the Chinnor team.
    Leading 14 pts to 13, and well into injury time, a scrum 5 metres out from the Chinnor line settled the game. With second rower, Harry Jackman nursing an injured shoulder and prop James Eckert feeling his
    ribs, Dings took full advantage and with influential No.8 Michael Panoho calling the shots they shunted Chinnor backwards to their line.

    With the referee adjudging that Chinnor had broken their binding he awarded Dings a penalty try which gave the visitors game set and match. Just prior to this Chinnor had defended courageously but
    unfortunately lost a strike against the head which allowed a Dings put in for the deciding scrummage.

    Chinnor juggled their three-quarter line which saw Richard Williams move onto the wing, Trevor Powell coming back into the centre and Toby Prescott starting in his favoured scrum half spot. With both
    Sam Black and Duncan Williams unavailable, Harry Jackman moved into the second row and Adam Hastings started at No.6 with he two Wasps Academy players, Bob Baker and Thomas Shiel on the bench.

    Chinnor lost the toss and were asked to play with the
    wind. They were first on the score sheet by virtue of a well struck penalty by Ben Hewitt in the 4th. minute of play. A try by Richard Jenkins following the referee reversing his original decision in
    awarding Chinnor a penalty, this as a result of one of his assistants indicating foul play by David Jackson who was yellow carded, put Dings in the lead. The conversion by Adam Westall from near the touchline
    and into the wind only rubbed salt into what already had appeared to be rough justice from a Chinnor standpoint. However another well-struck
    penalty from Ben Hewitt and well worked try with Alex Wallace providing the final pass for James Serrano to touch down gave Chinnor an interval lead by just 4 points.

    Chinnor started the second half in a positive manner,
    camping themselves inside the opposition 22 metre line. Their only reward for this period of sustained pressure was another penalty from the boot of Ben Hewitt to extend the lead. A silly piece of
    indiscipline in that Chinnor ran the ball from a penalty instead of slowing things down and hoovering the ball into touch, resulted in the ball carrier isolating himself, holding onto the ball and gifting the prolific Westall an easy three points. What had been a Chinnor advantage some seconds earlier had rebounded in spades. Then Panoho was sin-binned for felling David Jackson with a cleaving uppercut, the
    difference between red and yellow must have been marginal, and with 10 minutes remaining the picture looked distinctly rosy for Chinnor as it appeared that it would be touch and go for him to be back on the park at the final whistle. In fact he was on for 12 minutes in the elongated second half. The remaining minutes were spent near the Chinnor line.

    With almost everyone wishing the whistle to blow to give Chinnor the win, it did, but not to signal full-time instead it indicated the penalty try and the rest as they say is history.

    To say that the changing room was “down” after the game puts it mildly. The Chinnor lads were devastated
    as they thought they had victory within their grasp. Once again it was not to be. They know they have the technical nouse to be there or thereabouts. Its the concentration at key periods in the game that has
    to be tightened. Pretty much mind over matter.

  • Postal scam fears unfounded

    A WARNING about a postal scam that has been circulating via email around Thame recently, has been found to be out-of-date and no longer a threat.

    The following copy is now quite obsolete, and should not be sent on to anyone:-

    “The following has been confirmed by Royal Mail. The Trading Standards Office are making people aware of the following scam:~
    A card is posted through your door from a company called PDS (Parcel Delivery Service) suggesting that they were unable to deliver a parcel and that you need to contact them on 0906 6611911 (a premium rate number). DO NOT call this number as this is a mail scam originating from Belize. If you call the number and you start to hear a recorded message you will already have been billed

  • Internet black out in Thame

    MANY people in the town were effected by an Internet black out yesterday afternoon and evening.
    The problem effect mostly parts of Thame of Long Crendon, and was due to work on broadband cables being undertaken by BT.
    The service was back to normal by this morning.

  • Digital cameras stolen in Thame raid (Status: press release)

    THE Police are appealing for information following a burglary at an industrial unit in Station Yard in Thame.

    Burglars broke into the unit and stole and a large quantity of digital cameras sometime between 9.30pm on Friday (7/11) and 2.30am on Saturday (8/11).

    Det Sgt Alan Clements, investigating the burglary, said: ?At this time of the night the yard would have been quiet so any unusual activity could be quite obvious. I appeal to anyone who might have seen anyone suspicious activity.

    ?I am also trying to trace the drivers of a large white, transit-type vehicle which was seen in the area and urge anyone with any information to get in touch.?

    Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact Det Sgt Clements at Thame police station via 0845 8 505 505, or if you don?t want to talk to the police or give your name, call the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.