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  • Planning Recommendations By Thame Town Council

    Planning Applications Considered by Thame Town Council?s Planning Committee on Tuesday, March 6.

    8063
    P06/E0265 PEARCE COURT, WINDMILL ROAD
    Demolition of bungalow and existing T.A. facility. Erection of new two-storey block comprising of 14 no. new dwellings and replacement T.A. facility.
    Amendment No. 1 incorporates 13 additional car spaces.
    RECOMMEND APPROVAL

    8231
    P07/E0090/RET WATERLOO COTTAGE, OXFORD ROAD
    Retention of fencing to Oxford Road boundary (retrospective).
    Correspondence was received and noted from the Thame Conservation Area Advisory Committee and No. 4 Cuttle Brook Gardens.
    RECOMMEND REFUSAL
    Out of character in a Conservation Area
    Safety of vehicular access and egress

    8232
    P07/E0165 16 WHITTLE ROAD
    Erection of a single storey side extension
    RECOMMEND APPROVAL
    8233

    P07/E0168/LB 19 HIGH STREET
    Erection of new porch and access ramp to front elevation
    Correspondence was received and noted from the Thame Conservation Area Advisory Committee and No. 21 High Street.
    RECOMMEND REFUSAL
    1. Out of keeping and character in a Conservation Area
    2. Unnecessary length of ramp when DDA requirements can be
    accommodated within the building
    CHINNOR RUGBY CLUB, KINGSEY ROAD
    Erect digital scoreboard onto clubhouse.

    8234
    P07/E0144 19 HIGH STREET
    Erection of new porch and access ramp to front elevation
    RECOMMEND REFUSAL
    1. Out of keeping and character in a Conservation Area
    2. Unnecessary length of ramp when DDA requirements can be accommodated within the building

    8235
    P07/E0194 10 HOPTON ROAD
    Single storey rear extension
    RECOMMEND APPROVAL

  • Chinnor Names Its Policing Priorities

    RESIDENTS in Chinnor have named the issues they want tackled in their neighbourhood.
    The recent meeting to discuss priority issues held at Chinnor Village hall, was well attended with some 60 local people who all made a contribution to the evening.
    During the meeting residents were asked to think of things that concern them in their neighbourhood and they then voted for their top issues. The top three priorities people chose were youths and antisocial behaviour; parking; and speeding.

    Youths and antisocial behaviour received 20 votes. Parking received 18 votes and speeding received 17 votes. These three issues received the most votes of all the issues mentioned at the meeting.

    The neighbourhood team is now looking for people willing to be part of the neighbourhood action group (NAG) to start taking work forward to tackle these priorities.

    Sgt Martin Jubb, Neighbourhood Implementation Manager, said: ?The NAG will be a group of people including local residents, police, local authorities and other interested parties such as shop owners, teachers, youth workers or licensees. This group will find solutions to the three priorities and put those solutions into action.

    ?If you are interested in joining the NAG then contact me, Sgt Mike Todd or PC Abi Derbyshire via 0845 8 505 505.

    ?We would also like to hear from anyone interested in becoming a PCSO. PCSOs are the key to the success of neighbourhood policing and we need more PCSOs across South Oxfordshire to complete our neighbourhood teams.?

    ?If you are interested in finding out more about what being a PCSO involves contact the national call centre on 0845 600 0925 or visit www.rewardingrole.co.uk.?

    Your local officers are:
    ? Sgt Michael Todd ? Thame, Chinnor, Watlington
    ? PC Aiden Lacey, PCSO Jacqueline Madden ? Chinnor

  • Rossini From Thame Chamber Choir

    Thame Chamber Choir’s first concert under it’s new Musical Director, Duncan Aspden, is this weekend, March 10.
    The main work is Rossini’s Petite Messe Solonnelle, with his Ave Maria arrangement as an opener. Rossini was responsible for The William Tell overture (known to enthusiasts as the theme music for The Lone Ranger!) as well as a number of operas; he was very successful as a young composer.

    After a period of withdrawal around middle-age (no comment!) Rossini returned to composing, producing mainly arrangements of sacred texts – but didn’t give up the operatic style! For this reason, we are departing from our normal practice of drawing soloists from within our own ranks, and instead, have invited some student singers (approved by our new MD) to join us for the occasion.
    (See Events listed on Home page of ThameNews.Net for ticket details)

  • Way Dominates For Chinnor Lionhearts

    SUNDAY, February 27. saw the Lionhearts at Hemel
    Hempstead for the Watford National Open.
    The day started with Tom Way and Phil keavy in the
    mens novice under 75kg and under 70kg.
    Tom way, who continues to impress after his last event, totally dominated his first opponent, winning 10-0! His next fight was a little closer, 7-4 but again Tom displayed good techniques, scoring well with the front leg kicks. His performance secured him third place and his first trophy!

    Phil keavy, having gained some recent form, has been
    unlucky with injuries and suffering from another low
    kick, was unable to really show his abilty losing 8-6.
    But Instructor, Duncan Elliott, says that he thinks that when fully fit, Phil will start to regain a
    placing in the top three.

    Later in the afternoon, Merrell Vaughan, competing
    for the first time in the ladies intermediates, got off to a good start leading off her side kick and scoring with body punches. She won through to a third place to match Tom’s; an execellent result for a debut.

    Duncan Elliott himself was in good form, after deciding with his U.M.A.N (United Martail Arts
    Network) colleague, Jason Morrison, to ask for a change in the draw after they were matched against each other.

    Jason won his first fight, going into the
    semi-final where he met the Nemesis instructor, Peter
    Felix.
    “Jason was unable to control the fight in his usual style,” reported Duncan, ” and had to settle for a third.
    “I then got through to the final myself and met Jasons opponent, Felix, who I had beaten twice in previous encounters, so was quietly confident of
    victory. But Felix showed new determination and gave me a good fight only seperated by my precision axe kick which I celebrated with my team members!
    “I was pleased with the win and the overall team
    performance of the Lionhearts – there’s more to come
    from them I’m sure.”

  • Thame Murder Trial Victim Spied On By Jealous Ex

    THE trial of a man accused of murdering a Thame photographer and the lover he met over the internet, continues today.
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    Photo: Courtesy of Daily Telegraph

  • New Plan For Cattlemarket Move To Be Submitted

    A revised plan to move Thame’s Cattlemarket is to be submitted within the next couple of weeks.
    Bob Williams, the Developer and brain-child behind the plan to move the cattlemarket to the Thame Show Ground on the outskirts of the town, told ThameNews.Net that his amended plan includes more Landscape work and that he is hopeful that Thame Town Council will support his proposals.
    The council recommended refusal of the plan four or five months ago, when some councillors expressed concern about the possibility of increased traffic at peak times on the thame By-pass.
    Bob Williams however, re-itterated today that traffic counts carried out by the local Highways authority, showed that the peak of cattlemarket traffic was not the same as that experienced by residents of Lee Park, which includes Cllrs Don Butler and Nigel Champken-Woods, around 8am in the morning. (They voted against the plan)
    Cllr David Dodds expressed his concern at the first consideration of the proposal, that the proposed agricultural building on the the show ground would be seen from the Scotsgrove area.
    Supporters of the scheme say that the move will ensure a more stable future for the Thame show and provide much needed increased space for the cattlemarket.
    Several organisations in the town are hopeful that if the current cattlemarket site is vacated, a much needed community facility could be built there.

    Photo: Courtesy of
    THAME FARMERS AUCTION MART LTD and TFM READERS

  • Great Saturday Night Out

    FRIENDS of Tetsworth School are presenting ‘A Great Saturday Night Out’ at Thame Barns Centre – your chance to dance, groove and show off your moves to music provided by the fantastic live band, Southbound.
    Saturday 24th March 2007 – doors open 7.30pm

  • Thame Police Ask For Assistance

    BETWEEN 3rd and 5th march 2007, a vehicle parked close to the cross keys public house in Park Street was damaged. It has suffered dents in the door panels.
    Any information to Thames Valley Police 08458 505 505 or crime stoppers 0800555111

    Between 5th March 1800hrs and 6th March 0900hrs a vehicle parked in High Street Cuddesdon was damaged. The near side window was smashed, the door was opened and the vehicle has been searched. Any information to Thames Valley Police 08458 505 505 or crimestoppers 0800555111.

    On 5th March between 1000hrs and 1100hrs a vehicle was broken into in Watlington Hill Car Park in Watlington. The front windscreen was smashed and the boot of the vehicle was searched. Any information to Thames Valley Police 08458 505 505 or crimestoppers 0800 555111.

    Burglary ? between 09.30 and 12.45 on March 5th a burglary occurred in a house in Queens Road, Thame. The offender(s) broke into the house by forcing open a ground floor rear window a thorough and untidy search was carried out in the house and alcohol was believed to be stolen. Any information to Thames Valley Police 08458 505 505 or crimestoppers 0800 555111

  • Gypsy Jazz At Thame Snooker Club

    WEDNESDAY, 14th March ? Gypsy Jazz ? Manouche Swing
    AT Thame Snooker Club, St Andrews Court,Wellington Street, Thame OX9 3WT
    Don?t Miss It!! -Suite Django ? a feast of Gypsy Jazz Guitar Picking.

    PAUL VERNON CHESTER ? Flying Fingers of the Magical Manouche Wizard of Walsall

    Featuring :- Paul on Solo Guitar Nick Mellor on Rhythm Guitar
    Paul’s Duo will be playing ?A Tribute To Django Reinhardt’s Musical Legacy” including many of Paul’s own Manouche style compositions. Do not miss this rare opportunity to witness the amazing dexterity of this Wizard of Walsall playing magically on his Manouche Guitars ? displaying the passionate attacking style of Europe?s First Jazz Musician to be fully recognised by the Americans – the Belgian Gypsy Django. Reindhart. (1910-53) His Legacy lives on with each rising generation of fans and performers!

    www.jazzeddie.f2s.com ? Keep Jazz live – download a Poster to stick in your Office, Shop, Car or Home Window ? this site gets bigger and bigger ? send us an editorial contribution!!

    Tickets

  • CORRECTION: ‘More Sheltered Housing For Thame’

    YESTERDAY’S report about a planning application for more sheltered housing at Pearce Court, in Thame, was incorrect.
    Planniing for the 14 new dwellings has infact already been granted and building work has begun. The planning application being considered tonight (06/03) by Thame Town Council’s planning committee is an amendment to incorporate 13 additional car parking spaces.
    According to the Thame and District Housing Association today, the two bedrooom apartments will in fact be sold to retired people over 60 years-old, as a ‘Scheme Managed Service’ similar to Sharman Beer Court, in Thame, and are expected to be completed by Christmas.
    The association is asking the people of Thame to suggest a name for the development. Suggestions can be submitted via email to: editor@thame.net.