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AFTER forging a path through the regional live heats, Oxford Rock band, Lest We Forget, which includes Thame-born drummer, Fergus Taylor, will play at the Unsigned National Final at the O2 Arena.

Lest We Forget beat over 10,000 other acts to win their place in the finals on Saturday, July 14. READ MORE

Live and Unsigned is the biggest original music competition in the UK for unsigned bands and artists. Attracting over 40,000 musicians to enter this year, it has set itself apart from its predecessors by promoting originality. It?s established as the definitive music competition for original acts and it?s open to all genres of music from Heavy Rock to Rap.

The winners will be awarded the title of the UK?s best unsigned act in front of an anticipated capacity crowd on the main stage at Proud2 at The O2. A&R and celebrity judges involved in previous finals include former Slade front man Noddy Holder, The deceased legend Malcolm McLaren, Radio 1?s Annie Nightingale, Tom Deacon and Daniel P Carter. Already confirmed for this year?s Grand Final are Radio 1?s DJ Target and Kiss FM Breakfast presenter Charlie Hedges and Kerrang?s Alex Baker returning for his third year with many more to be revealed in the weeks leading up to the Grand Final.

The winning act of Live and Unsigned 2012 will embark on a remarkable festival tour this summer spanning 14 top festivals across the UK including; Relentless Energy Drink Boardmasters, Sundown, Strawberry Fields Festival, Cloud 9 Festival, Glass Butter Beach, Brownstock, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and seven other summer festivals. In addition to the Live and Unsigned festival tour the winning act will receive a

TONIGHT at the Thame PLayers Theatre, Nelson Street, Thame, TAL (Thame Arts and Literature Festival) presents THE BOOKSHOP BAND 7.30pm.

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TONIGHT at the Thame PLayers Theatre, Nelson Street, Thame, TAL (Thame Arts and Literature Festival) presents THE BOOKSHOP BAND 7.30pm.

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THIS EVENT has been rescheduled for Sunday, July 15th, 2012. The organisers, Thame Round Table, regretfully had to postpone it from this Sunday (17/06) due to the river being very high and running fast, after the recent heavy and continuous rain.

THE Thame annual Duck Race, due to take place on Sunday, (June 17), may have to be cancelled due the very high level of the river, following weeks of above average rain fall.

Thame Round Table, who organises the Duck Race every year, say that they will make a decision on Saturday afternoon, and make an announcement at the Carnival fete sometime during the afternoon.

This year the plan is to release over 2,000 yellow plastic ducks into the river, by the old Long Crendon Road bridge at Priest End, a sight which is not to be missed.

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TALENTED musicians from Oxfordshire, including two from Lord William’s school in Thame, will be showing off their skills at this year?s National Festival of Music for Youth.

James Cheung and Matthew Watson who are both members of the County Youth Orchestra, will be taking part in the festival which will be held in Birmingham from July 2-7, at venues including the city?s Symphony Hall.

Oxfordshire County Youth Orchestra are regulars on the bill and will be appearing on Saturday July 7, with seven other nationally renowned youth orchestras selected from around the country. Last year they achieved an outstanding award and as a result were asked to play in the National Schools’ Prom in November at the Royal Albert hall, London.

Oxfordshire?s Youth Flute Choir will be joined by the Oxenford Yonge Minstrels (the early music group) and the Oxfordshire County Youth Orchestra for the festival.

They were selected to take part following the Regional Festival of Music for Youth in March, hosted by Oxfordshire County Council?s Music Service Centre for Music. There were 71 regional festivals in the UK.

The Youth Flute Choir and Oxenford Yonge Minstrels have been selected to play in the festival a number of times and will be performing on Tuesday, July 3.

County Councillor Melinda Tilley, Cabinet member for Education, said: ?We are thrilled that the groups from Oxfordshire will be representing the county yet again at this high-profile national event.

?We are extremely lucky to have so many talented young musicians in the county, performing to such a high standard in such a wide variety of musical styles. I wish them great success in July.?

Ticket information:Day tickets are

THIS EVENT has been rescheduled for Sunday, July 15th, 2012. The organisers, Thame Round Table, regretfully had to postpone it from this Sunday (17/06) due to the river being very high and running fast, after the recent heavy and continuous rain.

THE Thame annual Duck Race, due to take place on Sunday, (June 17), may have to be cancelled due the very high level of the river, following weeks of above average rain fall.

Thame Round Table, who organises the Duck Race every year, say that they will make a decision on Saturday afternoon, and make an announcement at the Carnival fete sometime during the afternoon.

This year the plan is to release over 2,000 yellow plastic ducks into the river, by the old Long Crendon Road bridge at Priest End, a sight which is not to be missed.

Prize vouchers of

TALENTED musicians from Oxfordshire, including two from Lord William’s school in Thame, will be showing off their skills at this year?s National Festival of Music for Youth.

James Cheung and Matthew Watson who are both members of the County Youth Orchestra, will be taking part in the festival which will be held in Birmingham from July 2-7, at venues including the city?s Symphony Hall.

Oxfordshire County Youth Orchestra are regulars on the bill and will be appearing on Saturday July 7, with seven other nationally renowned youth orchestras selected from around the country. Last year they achieved an outstanding award and as a result were asked to play in the National Schools’ Prom in November at the Royal Albert hall, London.

Oxfordshire?s Youth Flute Choir will be joined by the Oxenford Yonge Minstrels (the early music group) and the Oxfordshire County Youth Orchestra for the festival.

They were selected to take part following the Regional Festival of Music for Youth in March, hosted by Oxfordshire County Council?s Music Service Centre for Music. There were 71 regional festivals in the UK.

The Youth Flute Choir and Oxenford Yonge Minstrels have been selected to play in the festival a number of times and will be performing on Tuesday, July 3.

County Councillor Melinda Tilley, Cabinet member for Education, said: ?We are thrilled that the groups from Oxfordshire will be representing the county yet again at this high-profile national event.

?We are extremely lucky to have so many talented young musicians in the county, performing to such a high standard in such a wide variety of musical styles. I wish them great success in July.?

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COMEDY Club Express is coming to Racquets Fitness, and your host for the evening on Thursday, June 14, will be the irresistibly amiable John Ryan. John uses his acerbic wit and seemingly encyclopaedic knowledge of the world around him to keep any audience on their toes.

His East End Irish upbringing gives him the rare ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds. No stranger to either the strange or the norm, he will put an amusing spin on any subject matter going. John has a reputation for thinking on his feet and confidently and cleverly adapting his show to any audience. His high energy and warm personality has also helped rocket his health shows into the limelight through ongoing projects with The London Science Museum, Unison and in 2010 with Surrey and Plymouth NHS Primary Care Trusts.

Enjoy live comedy at Racquets Fitness Centre with 3 Top comedians from the UK comedy circuit. Find all details below and online at www.comedyclubexpress.co.uk

Opening Comedian ? Ryan McDonnell

Belfast boy Ryan McDonnell is no stranger to laughs in his home town and is currently building up quite a reputation for himself on the UK comedy circuit. Ryan interjects a sharp wit and Irish charm in his observation of everyday life. Sometimes bizarre, often dark he?ll guide you on a unique journey through the world as he sees it. 2010 saw Ryan make his debut at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival in the prestigious Pleasance Courtyard from which critics at Three Weeks acclaimed his stand-up as ?Apollo quality live comedy?.

Headline Comedian ? Geoff Norcott
?The 888 Show? (Channel One), Weapons of Mass Distraction (ITV), GMTV Morning Broadcast (ITV), WKD Sports Shed Presenter (Nuts TV)

Everything Geoff Norcott does is under-pinned by enthusiasm, optimism and a sharp comic mind. On the comedy circuit, Geoff?s abundance of energy combined with a storming mix of observations, impressions and satire has made him a hugely popular act both in the UK and abroad. On television, Geoff?s profile continues to rise with urge using his sharp one-liners and becoming a popular feature of all manner of debates including many topical and sports related shows. Having briefly worked as main anchor on the WKD Shed Sports Show, Geoff quickly progressed to mixing it with the stars on 2010 Egaming Award nominated Best Programme ?The 888 Show?, Channel One (formerly Virgin One) interviewing the legendary Shane Warne amongst the famous names.

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THIS year’s Thame Carnival quiz will be held at The Black Horse pub, Thame, on June 14. Contact The Black Horse on 01844 212886 to book a table.

THIS year’s Thame Carnival quiz will be held at The Black Horse pub, Thame, on June 14. Contact The Black Horse on 01844 212886 to book a table.