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Author: Sonja Francis

  • Tetsworth Fun Day

    SATURDAY, July 14, 2pm ? 4pm at the Memorial Hall, Tetsworth.
    Cakes stall, strawberries and cream, face painting, Bring and Buy, Lucky Dip, Bookstall, Fancy dress and lots more!

  • CORRECTION

    IN yesterday’s report: Town Council Rejects Community Centre Proposal, it was stated that Cllr David Laver voted in favour of the proposal. Cllr Laver is not a member of the Policy and Resources committee, and although he spoke in favour of the proposition, he was unable to vote.

  • County Council To Use Web-Based Care Bed Booking

    PEOPLE living in Oxfordshire, will soon be able to find out on line, where there are vacancies in the county’s Care Homes.
    See Link

  • Operation Mend Arrests In South Oxfordshire

    POLICE and their partners are continuing Operation Mend to reduce vandalism in South Oxfordshire, and have made several arrests in the area already.
    A sergeant and six officers have been assigned to the operation and are patrolling hotspot areas that have been identified as suffering from vandalism.
    Officers and police staff have been visiting schools to explain to children the consequences of vandalism and graffiti. Damaging property is a criminal offence and can lead to arrest, a fine, a court appearance and even a prison sentence.
    Damage to vehicles and buildings accounts for the bulk of all reported crime in South Oxfordshire and affects the quality of life of many people. Such damage can impact on a community and make people feel unsafe. Anti-social behaviour is also an issue which affects people?s daily lives and leads to fear of crime.

    Supt Andy Murray, LPA Commander for South Oxfordshire, said: ?This is an excellent start to the campaign and I am pleased with the results so far. I would like to thank the public for calling up and reporting incidents so that we can deal with them.
    ?I urge people to keep calling in as it helps us focus patrols and in some cases directly intervene and arrest offenders.
    ?We will continue to fine, arrest and actively pursue those who cause damage in our district.?

    If you have information about someone who has damaged property then please contact the police on 0845 8 505 505. If you don?t want to give your name you can call crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

    If you see a crime in progress or it is an emergency then dial 999.

  • Haddenham House Struck By Lightening

    THE roof of a house in Haddenham was destroyed on Tuesday, when it was struck by lightening during storms that hit the area during the afternoon.
    Two fire crews from Aylesbury Fire Station brought the fire under control, and prevented the fire from spreading to the ground floor of the house, which is in Slave Hill, Haddenham.

  • Thame Museum Officer To Speak To Haddenham Museum Trust

    PHIL Williams, from Thame Museum Trust, will be the guest speaker at Haddenham Museum Trust’s AGM, to be held on Friday, July 6.
    The meeting will be held in the Methodist Chapel, in the High Street, Haddenham at 8pm, where Phil will talk about the new Thame Museum.
    Anyone who would like to join the Haddenham Museum Trust, or who may be a member who has not yet renewed their membership, can do so before the start of the meeting. Refreshments will be served and there will be a chance to buy copies of the Haddenham Chronicles and other museum and Local History Forum publications.
    Don’t forget to visit the museum on a Sunday afternoon (2-4.50pm) or Tuesday morning (10am- 12noon) to see the new display on the history of Haddenham’s pubs, which has replaced the display of English Heritage photos of village buildings. You can now view a collection of photos of listed buildings in Haddenham in the comfort of your own home by going to Images England’s website

    Please note that some of the photos can only be seen if you register on the site.

  • Special Arrangements For ‘Live Earth’ And Metallica Train Travellers

    DUE to Wembley events taking place this weekend, Chiltern Rail will be strengthening and additionally stopping at Wembley Stadium Station.
    On Saturday, July 7, the Live Earth Music Concert will be starting at 13.00 and finishing at 22.30. Passengers are advised to be aware that travelling during 11 and 12.30 and 22.00 and 23.00 will be busier than normal.
    On Sunday, the Metallica Concert will be starting at about 14.30 and finishing at 22.00. The advice to passengers is to be aware that travelling during 13.00 and 15.00 and 21.00 and 23.00 will be busier than normal.

    THIS weekend, Saturday, July 7, Chiltern Railways will be running a normal service on Saturday on the Birmingham Snow Hill/Moor Street and Stratford-upon-Avon to London Marylebone via High Wycombe line but, all this weekend, buses will replace trains between Aylesbury – Amersham-Beaconsfield for connecting trains to/from Marylebone. This is due to important engineering works and we are therefore advising passengers that they may face a longer journey time.

    They will also be operating additional and amended trains between Aylesbury and Marylebone via High Wycombe.

    For more information on the above weekend alterations to train services, and for full timetable details for this weekend and for future weekends, visit www.chilternrailways.co.uk/timetablechanges

  • Planning Applications, Thame

    Planning Applications to be considered by Thame Town Council?s Planning Committee on Tuesday, July 10.

    8290
    P07/E0717 13 PRIEST END
    Demolition of annex wing and outbuilding. Erection of two
    terraced cottages, conversion of barn to dwelling. Ground floor extension to existing dwelling, skylights in loft conversion to 1st
    floor apartment. Erect new garden wall.

    8291
    P07/E0770/CA
    (Conservation Area Consent) 13 PRIEST END
    Demolition of annex wing and outbuilding. Erection of two
    terraced cottages, conversion of barn to provide dwelling.

    8292
    P07/E0777 21 COOMBE HILL CRESCENT
    Erection of a single storey rear extension.

    8293
    P07/E0785 52 CHINNOR ROAD
    Lower kerb to create vehicular access.

    8294
    P07/E0760 14 COTMORE GARDENS
    Single storey rear extension and re-build of garage.

    8295
    P07/E0684 ELM TREE FARMHOUSE, MORETON
    Change of use of barn and granny annex from residential ancillary
    use to holiday accommodation. Associated works to include installation of two new windows, insertion of glazed panel in door, blocking up of existing window and internal works.

    8296
    P07/E0683/LB ELM TREE FARMHOUSE, MORETON
    Change of use of barn and granny annex from residential
    ancillary use to holiday accommodation. Associated works to
    include installation of two new windows, insertion of glazed panel
    in door, blocking up of existing window and internal works.

    8297
    P07/E0762 13 MONTROSE WAY
    Part conversion of an existing garage to a study involving no
    change to the garage elevation.

  • Fire Chiefs’ Flooding Advice

    FIRE chiefs from Oxfordshire County Council’s Fire and Rescue Service, have issued advice to the county?s residents to help them deal with the heavy rainfall that is sweeping across the country.
    Although large scale flooding in the county is not anticipated, the following tips will help people living in Oxfordshire or travelling around the rest of the country during the wet weather.

  • Join The Party In Worminghall

    INVITATION: Thomley Activity Centre?s 5th birthday party! 11am – 3pm 14th July 2007. Thomley Activity Centre is a recreational and educational facility for disabled children, their families, friends and schools. Please come and help us celebrate our 5th birthday in your best party outfit. It will be a fun filled day that the whole family will enjoy.
    There will be bouncy castles, jelly and ice cream, a B-B-Q, a magic show, the chance to make your own birthday badges and hats, a plant and cake stall, bric-a-brac sale, sporty competitions, a raffle with wonderful prizes plus lots more. You will also be welcome to use our soft play and ball pool, sensory room and outdoor equipment.

    Everyone is welcome. Entrance is free (donations welcome!). Guide dogs only please.

    Thomley Activity Centre, Menmarsh Road, Worminghall, Bucks, HP18 9JZ.
    Tel: 01844 338380. www.thomleyhall.org