CRENDON Chamber Orchestra’s concert season starts soon, with a concert to celebrate the anniversaries of both Mozart and Shostakovich – and will feature some most unusual percussion!
St. Mary’s Church, Thame, Saturday, October 14, is the date for the diary, for an exhilarating mixture of both classical and twentieth century works by those two great composers.
The concert opens with Mozart’s Overture Die Entf
DESPITE a hasty and late arrival, Boris Johnson MP, joined other local politicians on Friday, to put his side of the climate change debate.
“Without legislation to force government to reduce emissions annually, politicians will continue to place short-term gains ahead of the long-term decisions needed to get to grips with climate change.”
This quote from Tony Juniper, Friends of the Earth Executive Director, encapsulates the thrust behind the ?Big Ask?.
Local Friends of the Earth groups have been asked to lobby their MP?s to put pressure on Tony Blair and David Miliband to introduce a bill to curb CO2 emmisions.
At least 200 local people turned out for Chinnor and Thame Friends of the Earth?s contribution to the national group’s campaign. Caroline Lucas, Green Party MEP for the South East and Martyn Williams from Friends of the Earth made up two thirds of the trio of speakers. We awaited the arrival of the perpetually tardy Boris Johnson.
On Mr Johnson?s eventual arrival, the Chairman, Andy Gunn, set the scene and introduced the first speaker, Martyn Williams. Martyn gave an account of the story so far, from a time when scepticism ruled, through Kyoto to the present day when politicians of all colours are ready to speak about the problems of rising sea levels, melting permafrost and warmer summers. Growing support for Michael Meachers’ Early Day Motion has shown the level of support for legislation in the House – a motion that has attracted 380 signatures so far.
During Martyn Williams’ presentation, Boris in turn nodded in agreement, raised his eyes to the heavens and plunged his hands into his blonde ‘mop’.
“The Conservative Party has changed,” he said. Explaining that this change was evident in the new party logo, a scribbled tree. Gone were the days of the ?flaming torch,” he went on, reminding those present that his leader, David Cameron, had spoken of his concern for climate change.
As for Mr Johnson himself, he sided with Professor Lovelock, his ?green guru,? and rather depressingly reckoned there was little that could be done to save the human race. The earth would carry on, he thought but most likely, without us ; we could spend the next 20 years making sacrifices but to no avail, he stated,
raising his arms in supplication.
“But this is no reason to try; tax bad things, de-tax good things. Tax gas-guzzlers, stop development in the South East, cut red tape preventing installation of solar panels, encourage cycling and cycling networks,” he concluded.
Boris fell back into his chair, shuffled his papers and looked to leave but chairman, Andy Gunn, said there were to be questions from the floor. Maureen Dyroff asked Boris if he would write to Tony Blair and David Miliband entreating them to put the Climate Change Bill in the Queens Speech. The answer was not a direct ‘yes.’
After the departure of Boris, it was left to Caroline Lucas to add her observations. Caroline underlined the need for a political framework to enable individuals to take the necessary actions.
What faced us, she said, was not a technical problem; many solutions had been developed. Political will was needed.
“Why are we not taking action?” she asked. Was it the lack of immediate threat that was making us complacent? She observered that there seemed to be a difficulty in communicating the problems. Here Caroline spread out her own version of Utopia: “A low carbon future need not make us poorer,” she said. There could be an increase in viable communities; we could be more sociable, happier and secure.
After another round of questions the meeting was bought to a close and we withdrew to sample the tea and cakes provided by Friends of the Earth supporters and very generously, by the local Co-op.
MATCH REPORT – Thame United 1, Almondsbury Town 1; Saturday, September 16.
THAME extended their unbeaten run to three games last Saturday against third placed, Almondsbury Town (who are based near Bristol), in a close match which either team could have won.
The first half was fairly even with both sides going close. Thame?s best first half chance came after 20 minutes when Nathan Jack made a lightening fast run on the left and hit a powerful shot which Andy King, the Almondsbury keeper, did well to turn round for a corner. A few minutes later Thame goalkeeper, Paul Searl, made a good save from visiting striker Justin Bishop.
The second half was only five minutes old when Thame were reduced to 10 men. The normally placid Simon Rodgers retaliated after a bad tackle and referee O?Hare had no option but to reach for his red card. Almondsbury went ahead in the 55th minute. The ball was crossed high from Thame?s left and Searl unwisely chose to meet it but only succeeded in deflecting it into the path of the visitor?s left-winger, Adam Cole. His timid shot was deflected by Paul Fowler through the legs of a Thame defender into the goal. Two minutes later Thame?s Dave Hocking made a brilliant, on the line, clearance from a strong shot.
Thame countered and equalised 10 minutes later with a well-worked goal. Jack collected the ball just outside the area and, finding his way to goal blocked, fed it left to Joe Da Silva, who hit a quality 15-yard shot from an acute angle giving King no chance.
The final few minutes saw the visitors hit the woodwork and test Searl further but United?s 10 men held on to collect a valuable point.
Thame United: Searl (Capt.), Smith, Watkins, Kitson, Hocking, Jackson, Gibson, N.Rhodes (Connelly) Rodgers, Jack, De Silva.
NB Thame United entertain Highworth Town on Tuesday 19th Sept. Next Saturday they visit nearby Bicester Town in a recently rearranged fixture
WITH the river low and no flow, the going was tough and the catch was going to be small fish.
Yesterday’s match (17/09), was the ninth match in the league, with the Standings being Tim Eele 1st with 68 points, Alex Richards 2nd with 49 and Martin Chown 3rd with 46 points.
On the day, Martin Chown came out on top with 3.14.0 closely followed by Tony sexton with 3.9.0 and 3rd was Tim Eele with 2.10.0.
With six matches left there’s all to fish for.
Thame are holding their first open of the season on the river Thame on Sunday, October 1, and places can be booked through Thame tackle, Park Street, Thame, on 01844 21221. The match will be a small fish event unless the weather conditions change.
PHOTO: For illustrative purposes only!
AN offender gained entry to a property in Horton Avenue, Thame, via an insecure bedroom window. This happened at about 16:30 hours on Thursday 14th of September.
He then entered the living room where he found the elderly resident watching television. The offender engaged her in conversation and stated that he was from the council. He continued to carry out a tidy search around the room.
It is not known at this time what items are missing.
The male is described as white, slim, aged in his early forties. He was about 5’8″ tall, with fair to grey hair, which was short. He may of had a slight Scottish accent. He wore gloves.
Anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious is asked to call the police on 08458 505505.
Haddenham Badminton Club sessions have resumed, after the summer break, on Fridays (7.30pm), at Haddenham Community Junior School. New members who have some previous experience of the game are most welcome. You can just turn up on any Friday evening, or phone Andrew Wild (01296 748679) for further details.
Thursday 14th Thursday Club. Naturalist Victor Scott pays a welcome return visit to Haddenham’s Thursday Club (1.30pm), in the Village Hall Lounge, with an illustrated talk entitled ‘The Chiltern Woodlands’ arranged by WEA Carry on Learning. Non-members are welcome.
Thursday 14th Bingo. Another bingo evening will be held in aid of Haddenham Age Concern – starting at 7.30pm at the Youth and Community Centre, Woodways. Players of all ages will be welcome.
Tues 19th Give Blood. There is a donor session at Haddenham Village Hall (1.30-3.25pm and 4.15- 6.45pm). New donors (aged 17-60) are asked to arrive at least half-an-hour before the end of the session to allow time for registration.
Wed 20th Neighbourhood Watch. A speaker from Trading Standards will be giving at talk at a Neighbourhood Watch meeting (7.30pm) at Haddenham Methodist Chapel, High Street.
Sunday 24th/Mon 25th Haddenham Feast and Fair. Advance notice that the Haddenham Feast service will be on September 24 and the fair will be in operation on September 25. Details to follow.
Thame United 2, Shrivenham 1 – Match Report (09/09/06)
THAME United recorded their second successive win last Saturday, (09/09) in a ?home? match played at Wallingford.
A week ago United were at the foot of the table but these results have lifted them four places.
Thame got off to a good start and scored in the fourth minute. Graham Jackson played a good pass to Nick Gibson who travelled 20 yards before unleashing a strong shot from 12 yards, easily beating Shrivenham keeper, Daryl Simms.
Three minutes later, left-winger Joe Da Silva, received the ball on the edge of the area, beat his man and hit a well-placed shot just inside the left post from 18 yards. So, after seven minutes play, Simms had picked the ball up from the back of his goal twice.
It looked as though Thame could be in for an easy, high scoring win but Shrivenham recovered well and began to pressurise the Thame goal. The visitors pulled a goal back in the 19th minute when Stuart Bellinger beat two men before hitting a shot from 12 yards. Thame goalkeeper, Paul Searl, had the shot covered but it took a deflection off a Thame defender and finished up in the corner to the net. Both sides had further first-half chances, but the sides went in for half time with Thame leading 2-1.
The second half was an anticlimax. Shrivenham looked sharper and Searl was kept busy, particularly in the first 25 minutes. The final 20 minutes were more even and, with 5 minutes to go, Thame created a good chance to put the result beyond doubt. The ball was played to substitute Dave Miller who, eight yards out and with only Jackson to beat, scuffed his shot. Thame held out and just about deserved their win.
Thame United: Searl, Smith, Watkins, Kitson, Tregurtha (Hocking), Jackson, Gibson, Raja (Miller), Rodgers, Jack, De Silva.
THAME CINEMA 4 ALL has, this week, published its new programme for the Autumn Season at the Players Theatre, Nelson Street, Thame.
Following Link
to see full details – first film, ‘Cache – Hidden’, on September 30.
THE atmosphere at the HQ of The Oxfordshire County and Thame Show is hotting up as the big day draws closer.
As well as the regular Equestrian events like the Ridden Hunters championship and the A4 Jumping competition, the organisers have booked one of the most exciting Stunt shows around.
Moto Sports International will present a high speed, non-stop all action display consisting of Quads, Motorcycles and specialist Jeeps; Trick and formation riding by a 4-6 man team, spectacular two wheel driving in a Jeep and on 4 high speed Quads; Endo roll over and wheelie Jeeps as seen on “You Bet” and “Scrapheap Challenge”.
Top FREESTYLE jumpers take to the sky performing amazing breathtaking aerial tricks, as seen on various TV and sports channels.
Britain’s top stunt Moto X rider, Hally, performs her freestyle and FIRE stunt skills as the display concludes.
For a full programme of the day, including Livestock Judging, the annual ploughing match and the Band of the Parachure regiment, log on to the Thame Show’s own website. Link
A THAME businessman who trekked the Haute Route to raise money for charity has returned safe, well and triumphant from the Alps.
Between August 29 and September 12, Haddenham man, David Handley trekked along the Haute Route, a well known alpine trek from Chamonix to Zermatt ? Mont Blanc to Matterhorn.
David’s wife, Hilary, a well-known Thame businesswoman, said: “David enjoyed every minute of his trip and has some stunning photographs as souvenirs. He and eight companions enjoyed fabulous weather most of the time and he claims that his dodgy hip has never felt so good!
David has raised almost