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  • Ringmaster Message About Two Thame Burglaries

    THIS is a ringmaster message from Thames Valley Police.
    There have been two overnight burglaries between Sunday, April 15th and Monday 16th, to properties in Webster Close and Vane Road, Thame.
    There are no signs of forced entry; it is thought that entry may have been gained via insecure doors.

    Handbag and contents were stolen from both locations.

    Please remind all watch members to check that their doors and windows are properly secured overnight and NOT to leave any valuables on display, including mobile phones, wallets, handbags, laptops, etc.

    If you have any information relating to this message, please call the police on 08458 505 505 and quote URN 343 & 327 of 16/04/07.

  • Have YOUR Say On Thame’s Needs

    HAVE YOUR SAY about what you would like to see future funding for Thame’s community and social facilities spent on.
    Thame’s 21st Century Thame Partnership wants the views of local people to help it update the Action Plan first made in 2004.
    The Partnership, which was set up to implement planned projects to protect, promote and enhance the town, has distributed a Thame Community Needs Survey form to homes in and around the town to garner the ideas and views of as many people as possible.
    The survey form is also available on the Partnership’s website: Link

    21st Century Thame Partnership includes representatives from the local community, businesses and the local authorities.

  • Steamy Mix Of Trains And Morris Dancing!

    THE Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway will be celebrating St George’s Day on Sunday, April 22, with the assistance of Traditional Morris Men groups who will be demonstrating their unique skills from 1pm onward throughout the afternoon.
    A beer tent will be open selling locally produced Real Ales from the Chiltern Brewery.

    Trians depart Chinnor station at
    10.30, 11.30, 12.45, 2.00, 3.30 and 4.45pm.

  • Draw For Thame United

    Wantage Town 2, Thame United 2; 14/04/07 – League
    ON a warm Saturday afternoon at the picturesque Alfredian Park, home of Wantage Town, it was in-form Wantage who scored a late equaliser to deny Thame a deserved three points in their battle against relegation.
    Thame started brightly with top goal scorer Nathan Jack winning a corner in the first minute that the Wantage keeper, who had a tortuous opening 45 minutes, struggled to deal with. With Thame continuing to press and nullify the short passing game of Wantage it was no surprise when, in the 14th minute, Nathan Jack raced on to a through ball to coolly lob the stranded keeper and give Thame the lead. 10 minutes later and it was 2-0. Jack received a pass from Adrian Smith on the left hand edge of the box and struck a firm shot beyond the diving keeper. Thame were now in control and following further efforts from Jack and Smith, Thame thought they had scored a third goal in the 42nd minute, only for a well-placed header from James Saulsbury to be ruled out for an infringement against the keeper.
    The second half opened in the same vein, with Thame pushing for a third goal. In the 46th minute, following a foul on Darren Moore, Adam Rhodes delivered a perfect free kick that was deflected inches wide of the goal. This let off for Wantage proved to be a turning point in the game. With the slope in their favour, they began to push Thame back and, whilst the defence was well marshalled by centre-backs Matt Graves and Matt Higgs, Wantage pulled a goal back in the 65th minute with a well struck volley from Jones beating Thame keeper Milan Barisic. With injuries forcing Jack, Saulsbury and Smith to all leave the field, Wantage continued to press for the equaliser. Just as it looked like Thame would leave with the points, substitute Chris Watkins was harshly judged to have fouled the Wantage left back on the halfway line. The resultant free kick looked to be harmlessly floating in to the box but, with Barisic stranded, Swann nipped in to head the ball over the keeper for the equaliser. It was rough justice for a Thame side who once again displayed the battling qualities that would have seen them safe from relegation had it not been for the demise of Hounslow Borough two weeks ago, with a consequential loss of six points.

    Thame United: Barisic, Ansell, Steadman, Saulsbury (Watkins), Graves, Higgs, Rhodes, Hocking, Jack (Da Silva), Moore, Smith (Ricketts).

    Thame are without a game this Saturday (21st April), but face Fairford Town at home (Hithercroft Stadium, Wallingford) on Monday 23rd April, 7:45pm kick off.

  • Historic Day For Thame Museum

    MEMBERS of The John Hampden Regiment, in full costume, formed a guard of honour when Thame’s museum was officially opened on Saturday, by the Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire who called the long-awaited event ‘a remarkable occassion.’
    In his speech after the cutting of the green ribbon, the Lord Lieutenant, Hugo Bruner JP, gave special mention to the Museum’s founder, Rosalie Gibson, whose idea it was originally to transform, what was, the old Thame Magistrates Court, into a museum. He congratulated also the Thame Historical Society who had done so much towards establishing the dream of a museum for Thame and acknowledged the contributions made by Oxfordshire County Council, South Oxford District Council and Thame Town Council who bought the building in 2004 and now lease it to the Thame Museum Trust who run the facility.
    “It is important for a town that is going to grow,” he said, “that its children know what has gone before and to know the story so far in their lives.”
    He wished the Trustees success in raising the

  • Council Election Candidates Published

    THE candidates for the election of DISTRICT and PARISH (Town) Councillors in the local elections to be held on May 3, have been published. For DISTRICT COUNCIL – Thame North they are:-
    Mr David Bretherton Liberal Democrat
    33 Towersey Drive, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3NR

    Jeannette Green Liberal Democrat
    94A High Street, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3EH

    Mrs Mary Stiles Labour
    3 Willow Road, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3BE

    Mr Richard Walker Conservative
    The Star and Garter, 113 Wellington Street, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3BW

    Mr Michael Welply Conservative
    14 Towersey Road, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3PE

    5 candidates contesting 2 seats.

    The candidates for Thame South are:-

    Mr Euan Aitken Labour
    Upper Green Farm, Manor Road, Towersey, Thame, OX9 3QR

    Mr Peter Cockayne Liberal Democrat
    30 Holliers Close, Thame, Oxon, OX9 2EN

    Mr David Dodds Conservative
    30 Queens Road, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3NQ

    Mr David Laver Liberal Democrat
    9 Conduit Hill Rise, Thame, Oxon, OX9 2EJ

    Mrs Ann Midwinter Independent
    16 Ludsden Grove, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3BZ

    5 candidates contesting 2 seats.

    THE following are those who have been nominated for the election of eight PARISH (Town) Councillors on Thursday, 3rd May 2007 for the THAME NORTH WARD:-

    Mr Pete Barker Lib Dem
    19 Charles Drive, Thame, OX9 3XU

    Mr David William Bretherton Lib Dem
    33 Towersey Drive, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3NR

    Mr Donald George Butler Conservative
    15 Ludlow Drive, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3XS

    Mr Nigel Guy Champken-Woods Conservative
    15 Marston Road, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3YG

    Ms Nichola Mary Dixon Conservative
    42 Kings Close, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3DB

    Mr Andy Gunn Labour
    4 Ormond Road, Thame, OX9 3XW

    Ms Jeannette Green Lib Dem
    94A High Street, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3EH

    Mr Lionel Colin Daniel Morbey
    19 Willow Road, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3BE

    Mr Rob Parker Conservative
    6 Dunbar Drive, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3YD

    Ms Mary Honora Stiles Labour
    3 Willow Road, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3BE

    The following are those nominated for the election of EIGHT Parish (Town) Councillors on Thursday, 3rd May 2007 for the THAME SOUTH WARD:-

    Adam James Buckland Labour
    33 Moreton Lane, Thame, Oxon, OX9 2EW

    Eric Christopher Crouch Labour
    12 Coombe Hill Crescent, Thame, Oxon, OX9 2EH

    Owen Davies Lib Dem
    4 Cedar Crescent, Thame, Oxon, OX9 2AV

    Beatrice Mary Dobie Independent
    7 Bell Lane, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3AL

    David William Dodds Conservative
    30 Queens Road, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3NQ

    Mike Dyer Conservative
    76 Park Street, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3HU

    David Arthur Laver Lib Dem
    9 Conduit Hill Rise, Thame, Oxon, OX9 2EJ

    Claire Ann Walker Conservative
    The Star and Garter, 113 Wellington Street, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3BW

    Richard John Walker Conservative
    The Star and Garter, 113 Wellington Street, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3BW

  • National Gardens Scheme Open Gardens

    ON April 15, Long Crendon Gardens Open 2-6pm, National Gardens Scheme: Baker’s Close, Barry’s Close, Manor House and the Old Crown. Admission

  • Scrappy Game For Thame United

    AFC Wallingford 1, Thame United 0. League Match 09/04/07.
    THIS was a scrappy game that Thame could and should have won. They had more possession than Wallingford, hit the crossbar twice, and had a goal disallowed. The result, coupled with Wednesday?s news that Hounslow Borough have resigned from the league and that Thame?s 6 points gained against them have been deducted, now make relegation a real possibility.

    Thame started well and created some good chances but their finishing was off target. Nathan Jack, Thame?s normally deadly striker, had an off-target game with most of his shots hitting the conifers behind the goal, rather then the back of the net. There was a moment of drama just before half time when the Wallingford keeper picked up a back pass inside his penalty area and Thame were awarded an indirect free kick. The ball found Jack but his strong shot was cleared off the line. Wallingford created two good chances but luckily for Thame they had the same finishing problem and the game was goalless at half time.

    The second half was more entertaining and on 70 minutes after a good move involving manager Mark West, Jack fired home from close range but the ?goal? was disallowed for a fowl on a defender. Two minutes later the tenacious Darren Moore beat his marker on the left and laid on a square pass to Jack but his 10 yard shot hit the crossbar. The only goal came in the 75th minute. Wallingford played a long ball forward which looked to be going out but was pulled back to Andy Styles who hit a fine, acute angled, volley from 8 yards which hit the underside of the Thame crossbar before crossing the line. The visitors pressed for an equalizer and, following a corner, hit the Wallingford crossbar again. The final minutes saw Thame pressurizing the home goal but Wallingford held out to claim the points.

    Thame United: Barisic, Ansell, Steadman Hocking, Graves, Matt Higgs, Rhodes, Smith, Jack, West (Green), Moore.

    Thame United entertain Hungerford Town at Hithercroft Stadium on Wednesday 11th. They are away to Wantage next Saturday, 14th April.

    Thame United Reserves recorded two wins over Easter beating Eton Wick 4-0 on Saturday and winning 0-6 at Kintbury Rangers on Easter Monday.

  • Haddenham Events April Into May (Amended)

    Please note that, in view of the impending elections, this year’s annual parish meeting will be held earlier than usual – on April 20 – to give the current council a chance to report to villagers on the past year’s work.

    Don’t forget that applications from prospective parish and district councillors are due in at the AVDC office by 12noon on April 4. Information packs and forms are available from the parish office (open Tuesdays and Thursdays (9-11.30am or call 292411).

    Sat 21st Come and Sing. As St Mary’s Church, Haddenham, will be closed for alterations from Sunday 15th April, this year’s Come and Sing, organised by villager Sheilagh Armitt in aid of Cancer Research UK, is being held at Aylesbury Methodist Church. Singers will be rehearsing parts 2 and 3 of Handel’s Messiah in the afternoon, with conductor Ian Westley and organist Colin Spinks, and giving a performance at 7pm. For

  • Thame Tennis Club Of The Year

    THAME Tennis Club has a double reason to celebrate after being voted Oxfordshire Club of the Year, and the Head Coach, Simon Langley, voted Oxfordshire Development Coach of the Year.
    These two notable county successes were awarded to the Club by the Oxfordshire Lawn Tennis Association and reflect the Club’s success and achievements over the past year.

    The Club has greatly improved and extended its facilities by having three new all-weather courts installed and now has a total of six all-weather
    courts to allow for play all year round.

    The new court lighting system also allows for evening play all year round and therefore the Club now offers the town a significant and modern sporting facility for both adult and junior players.

    The Club has also been awarded the much sought after LTA Mini Tennis accreditation and this is in recognition of its structured coaching programme for junior players and its Child Protection policy.

    There have been notable league successes with promotions being achieved and the Club has now entered adult and junior teams into the National Club
    League.

    The work of the popular Head Coach, Simon Langley has also been recognised with his award, where in addition to developing this junior coaching
    programme, he also runs a series of tennis sessions at schools in the area.

    In addition to being a fully qualified and licensed coach, Simon is also a performance standard player and has contributed greatly to both encouraging
    many new players of all ages to join the Club as well as to increasing the playing standards throughout the Club.

    A high quality award-winning coach and an award-winning successful sports club that is open to everyone, located in the heart of Thame.

    Should you wish to find out more about the Club, it is holding an Open Day on Sunday 15th April and an Open Evening on Tuesday 17th April and Simon
    will be present at both to answer any questions as well as discuss the details of his coaching programme.

    The Club is inviting everyone who is interested in tennis along to these two open events and demo racquets will be available if you would like to
    play.

    For more details about these events and opportunities at the Club, please call Aidan Coles on 01844-238900.