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Author: Sonja Francis

  • Quiz Your District Councillors

    TWO of Thame’s District Councillors, Cllrs Mike Welply and Ann Midwinter, are to begin holding Surgeries in the town, to address questions and concerns of residents.
    The dates are as follows (no appointment is necessary – just turn up: venue to be confirmed):-
    Tuesday, October 10
    Tuesday, October 31
    Tuesday, November 28
    Tuesday, December 12

  • Thame Hair Salon’s Charity Day

    ECLIPSE Hair Design,Thame, are having a charity day again this year with all proceeds going to Breast Cancer.
    All the staff are coming in on their day off on Tuesday, October 31, for the event.
    The prices are – Blowdry

  • New Cycle Route Launch

    SUSTRANS, the sustainable transport organisation, is to launch a new cycle route that will link with the Thame Phoenix Trail.
    The official opening of National Cycle Route 57, between Princes Risborough and Chesham, will take place on Saturday, October 28.
    The opening of NCR 57 will provide a signed, on road route through the Chilterns from Chesham to Princes Risborough. This will then link through to the popular traffic-free Phoenix Trail from Princes Risborough to Thame.
    The official opening ceremony will be at 12.30pm at Chesham Town Hall with the Mayor of Chesham, Cllr Mohammad Fayyaz. (The Town Hall is situated off Baines Walk, Chesham Bucks HP5 1DS. Tea and coffee will be provided by Chesham Town Council.

    A supporters’ opening ride and official send off will preceed the ceremony at 10.30 am, from Market House, Market Square,Princes Risborough, and the Mayor of Princes Risborough, Cllr Gary Hall, will officially send the cyclists off.

    Anyone who would like to attend the opening ceremony in Chesham and/or the supporters ride, please contact Jo Hamilton either by phone: 01865 205 230, or by email: jo.hamilton@sustrans.org.uk . Maps of the venues and route can be supplied upon request.

  • World Mental Health Day & Events

    THIS week over 111 people in the UK will take their own lives, and it is estimated that a teenager attempts suicide every 30 minutes.
    Tuesday, October 10, is World Mental Health Day and the theme for 2006 is ?Building Awareness ? Reducing Risk: Mental Illness and Suicide?.
    To mark World Mental Health Day, Oxfordshire Mind and Rethink will be running information stalls in Oxford City and OXFORDSHIRE MIND has a two month programme of events coming up, including live music and a race night.
    See Link

    Leaflets and posters will be available in the Westgate centre from Monday, October 9, and on Cornmarket street during the 10th. If you would like to get involved or find out more, contact Claire on 01865 310830 ext 31.

  • An Evening Of Words And Music

    SUNDAY, November 5, is the date for another of the very popular evenings of Words and Music, featuring National Theatre actor, Bruce Alexander and international opera and recital singer, Adrian Thompson.
    “Good Points and Consolations” is devised and presented by Playwright and stage director, Patrick Collins, who is also joined by members of his Broken Lace Theatre Company.
    The entertainment will begin at 8pm, at the Players Theatre, Nelson Street, Thame, and tickts cost

  • Time Table For Thame Library

    THE county council has presented its latest ideas for Thame’s new library.
    At a recent meeting between the county librarian, representatives from The Friends of Thame Library and town councillors, it was reaffirmed that Oxfordshire County Council’s preferred scheme is for a new building to replace the current premises (Pied Pedaller)in North Street, with a library on the ground floor.

    A mezzanine floor will apparently provide flexibe space for other uses – possibly an office, premises for the Citizens Advice Bureau etc – which will “future-proof” the development if the library eventually requires more space for itself.

    According to Thame County Cllr, Nick Carter, who will present his report to the town council this evening (7.30pm council chamber), the likely schedule will begin with an informal consultation at SODC (planning) about the outline scheme before detailed design work commences.
    “It is hoped,” states Cllr Carter, “that the proposal for capital spending will get Cabinet approval in February, moving towards a start-date around summer of 2007 and occupation a year or so after that.”

    NB The current library has 98 sq ft of public space, whereas the new building is expected to provide 262 sq ft.

  • Town Council Seeks Second Opinion On Bank Investment

    THAME Town Council is concerned about, what it sees as, the under-performance of its investment portfolio.
    It is to seek a second opinion regarding its investments with the Bank of Ireland following a verbal report from the Bank’s Asset Management describing the investment’s return as “disappointing, with some lack of focus.”

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  • Chinnor Seconds Spirited Win Against North Walsham

    CHINNOR RFC Match Report – Chinnor 2nd, 21 Pts vs. North Walsham 2nd, 11 Pts. Date: 30th September – Away League Game.
    Scorers
    Tries: Rob Arther, Adam White.
    Conversions: Gareth Duder x 1
    Penalties: Gareth Duder x 3

    ANOTHER great game played by two good sides and in the spirit that all rugby games should be played. Fair, but with no quarter given, the hits came in hard and it was played at a fast pace but this time the Chinnor boys came out on top.
    Chinnor were forced to defend well for the first twenty minutes and went down to a penalty and a try in this period. With only fifteen players available for Chinnor, and no replacements, North Walsham made rolling changes with twenty players.
    Matt Woodward injured his arm with a possible fracture after 10 minutes, but stayed on playing in absolute pain knowing it would jeopardise the game if he left the field, as did Andy Millburn who had an injury with a finger in the eye. This gave him a lot of trouble for the whole game but he too persevered. They both have to be commended for their conviction and team spirit.

    During the next twenty minutes Chinnor settled down but tried too hard and lacked patience, and as a result they wasted some good scoring opportunities.
    North Walsham succeeded with another penalty in the 10th minute of injury time and the first half finished 11- nil to North Walsham.

    After a good chat at half time between Captain Tom Whelan and a few players, the boys came back on fire. The pack dominated the opposition, the backs clicked and Chinnor had their first points within three minutes of the start with a good try by young wing Rob Arther in the corner. The forwards kept up the pressure and were rewarded with two penalties in the 16th and 30th minutes. Gareth Duder turned these into points with some good kicking and the score was equal at 11 all. Rob Fenwick (Fenners) was very vocal on the field, which helped to gee up the team and appeared to encourage everyone. Chinnor took the lead with another great kick by Duder from somewhere near the halfway line.
    Finally in the eighth minute of injury time, Adam White ran in a superb try which was well converted by Duder and Chinnor seconds got their first win in the Canterbury Shield League.

    Man of the match Gareth Duder, but fourteen other inspirational players did their club proud.

    Walter McGuicken

  • Woman Seriously Hurt In Seven-Car Pile Up

    POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a woman was air-lifted to hospital following a collision involving seven vehicles.
    The accident happened on Friday (Sept 29), on the Long Crendon Road (B4011), just outside Thame, about 400ms toward Oakley from the entrance to Woodway Farm.

    Vehicles had been held up on the Oakley-bound carriageway, by a stationary recovery truck attempting to recover a car from the hedgerow.
    A dark blue, Ford Focus then came round the corner and collided with several vehicles before coming to rest on the opposite side of the road.

    The female driver of the Ford Focus sustained serious injuries and, after being removed from the vehicle by the ambulance and fire services, was taken by air ambulance to the JR2 where her condition is critical.

    Police are appealing for any witnesses prior to the collision or the collision itself.

    Anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the area between the times mentioned is asked to contact PC Adrian White at Aylesbury Police Station on 0845 8 505 505 or, if you don?t want to talk to police or give your name, call the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.

    You can also give information to the police in person by visiting any police station. To find out the opening times and location of your local station please call 0845 8 505 505 or visit: Link

  • Disappointment For Thame United

    Thame United 2, Wantage Town 6 – League Match- 30/09/06 – Match report

    With 15 minutes of this match to play, Wantage were leading 3-2 and Thame were looking as if they would equalise. As they pushed forward in search of their third goal however, Thame left huge defensive gaps that Wantage were quick to exploit.

    Thame scored after four minutes when the ball struck Thame?s Patrick Johnson and was deflected into the net.
    The visitors fought back and equalised in the 25th minute when, after a good run on the right Gavin Jones, passed to Paul Day who beat Thame goalkeeper Paul Searl from 10-yards. Wantage were creating more chances and it was the impressive Jones who set up their second. Once again he ran at goal on the right before passing to Day to shoot, but this time Searl parried Day?s shot only to see the ball fall at the feet of Adam Giles who fired home from 8-yards. The visitor third came in the 60th minute and yet again, was the result of a Jones’ right wing run. This time he picked out Giles who finished confidently from six yards.
    Thame then had a good spell of attacking football. Nathan Jack has a great chance to pull one back for Thame but with only goalkeeper Terry Burton to beat, he chose to try to dribble past him rather than shoot, and Burton bravely lifted the ball from his feet. Substitute Jordan weaver was unlucky to see Burton brilliantly save his strong 25-yard shot.

    Ben Connelly made several excellent long runs through the middle, one of which ended with his shot going just wide. The Thame pressure eventually paid off in the 74th minute when a long ball from Joe Da Silva found Jack who fired home from 15-yards.

    Thame continued to press but any hopes of a draw were dispelled when, with 14 minutes remaining, Wantage substitute Tom Rowe netted their forth with a strong 20-yard shot. Giles then completed his hat trick when he headed in a free kick. The visitor?s final goal came in the last minute when substitute Tom Austin fired past Searl from 8 yards.

    Thame United: Searl (Capt.) Johnson, Watkins, Kitson, Hocking, Connelly, Gibson, Tripp (Howes), Miller (Weaver), Da Silva.