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  • How about Pimms, Blues and Punch & Judy?

    TOWERSEY Manor is once more to be the beautiful setting for this year’s Towersey Fete, on Sunday, June 22, with all the attractions of a traditional village fete in the lovely garden, from 12.30 – 4.00pm.

    2014 Poster (262x350)Last year’s Towersey fete was a resounding success with record attendances, and with children’s and adult’s races (egg and spoon, sack race etc) and competitions for the best scones, fairy cakes and lego models, the village is hoping for an even better turn out.

    Refreshments include BBQ, beer, Pimms and ice creams and cream teas and cakes in the beautiful barn. Debbie Mellor, who is helping to promote the event, said: “We are hoping to continue our successful run of warm sunny weather – relax in the gardens, take a garden tour and enjoy rock and blues band The Notations with singer Hayley Gomm.

    “Stalls include bric-a-brac, plants, cakes, preserves and crafts, tombola, toys and books, and the Manor Boutique stocking nearly new ladies’ clothes. For children, there’s a bouncy castle, and Professor Boodle’s Punch & Judy show. Towersey Morris will be dancing in the courtyard and the Village Voices Community Choir will perform some of their songs. Last but not least, there is the chance to win one of many very attractive prizes in the Grand Raffle or place a bid in the Silent Auction.

    “Plenty of free parking (including disabled parking) will be available off Manor Road in a field close to Towersey Manor. Admission price is just £1 for adults, with accompanied children up to the age of 12 admitted free. Website for further details: www.towerseyfete.org.uk

  • Kubota prepare to get sporty at Thame Carnival

    THAME based manufacturer, Kubota UK, will continue its 35-year celebrations this month by taking part in the Thame Carnival which is to be held in the town centre.

    Kubota, based in Thame, is celebrating 35 years in the town
    Kubota, based in Thame, is celebrating 35 years in the town

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    The groundcare and construction specialist, which has had its home in Thame, Oxon, since 1979, will take part in the yearly celebration as a thank you to the local community that has played a big role in the continued success of the brand.

    The theme for this year’s event is ‘The world of Sport’ and Kubota will be dressing a range of its machinery and taking part in a number of activities throughout the day in celebration.

    To kick things off, Kubota will be hosting an open day at its factory from 9.30-11.30am, where they will invite the local community to come in and take a look around. On display will be a range of tractors and excavators, with on-going demonstrations throughout the morning showing how the world famous Kubota engines are put to use.

    At midday, the festivities will continue with two decorated Kubota floats and a selection of RTVs joining the carnival procession.

    The brand will also display a big marquee in the recreation ground where they will hold activities for all the family including kids games such as ‘throw the ball in the excavator bucket’ and tractor rides around a specially built track. All funds that are raised by Kubota on the day of the event will be given to the chosen charities of Thame Town Council.
    Dave Roberts, Kubota UK Managing Director, commented: “Thame has been our UK home for many years, employing over 100 staff, and we’re extremely proud to continue to play a role in this thriving community.

    “The Kubota brand has gone from strength to strength since we first set down roots here, with many of our staff born and raised in the area.

    “it is great for us to get involved in such a popular local event and give something back to the local people that have been a great support to us.”

    For more information about Kubota,  visit www.kubota.co.uk or call 01844 268000.

  • ‘It’s gonna be hot, hot, hot’ for Carnival this Saturday!

    CARNIVAL weather has been predicted for this Saturday, June 14, and the anticipation among Thame’s sports and many of the various activitity groups the town is blessed with, is growing as the town prepares to comes together to celebrate ‘The World of Sports and Recreation’.

    little_thame_carnival (362x400)“Our main idea for this year,” explained Carnival Committee Member, Tom Mackriell, “is to bring together as many of our local community groups together in one place and to celebrate the diversity and talent we have in our town and of course we cannot ignore the impending World Cup celebrations. So we are hoping to see lots of people making as much noise as possible and generally having a real good time!

    “The Weather is set to be fantastic on Saturday so we want everyone to bring the whole family down to the town centre, and Southern Road Rec afterwards, and join in the celebrations with us. There’ll be entertainment from Thame Youth Theatre, Thame Stagecoach, Kaso Studios and a local Zumba group, a fabulous steel band, Pet Care’s annual dog show and a fly over by a Lancaster Bomber!

    As usual there will be an array of marvellous stalls, a BBQ and tea and coffee (and cake) provided by Thame Scouts ,and new this year a BEER TENT!

    Tom’s final, clarion call is: “This year is set to be the best carnival yet, and to make sure that it is a great success we need as many people as possible to attend. Through YOUR support this event will survive for generations to come and continue to be the focal point of our community that it has always been.”

    Full details of the Carnival, the route, the timings, the FREE bus service etc are on the website: https://www.thame.net/thame-community/thame-carnival and you can follow all the updates and comments on the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ThameCarnival2014

  • Racquets hosts British #1 Squash Champion exhibition

    EXCITING results from Racquets Graded Tournaments and excitement at playing British Closed Champion

    admin-ajaxOver last weekend 50 people played in the Racquets June Open Graded Tournament and enjoyed watching the British Closed squash champion exhibit how the game is played professionally in a social but competitive game with local professional Will John.

    Our tournament, designed to allow everyone – of all standards and all ages – to play and enjoy the great games of squash and racketball, saw top county players playing alongside juniors and ladies who have only been playing the game for weeks and months.

    The ladies grade was won by a relative new comer to the game, Alice Draycott from London, who had to borrow a racket for each game.  The junior beginners tournament was competed for by 5 boys and girls who have been playing only since the beginning of the year.  Chris Watts, from Barley Hill Primary School, won the grade which was played in true competitive but clean sporting fun.

    Other grades, including a racketball doubles tournament, were entered by players ranging in experience from a few years of playing right up to those who’ve been playing for over 30 years !  One of two were back from a break from the game as the buzz of the club this year has been inspiring them to start playing again.  Beth John who has been playing squash at Racquets for 15 years won the Racketball doubles with Ossie Mustafa who is recovering from a back injury with help from the Racquets gym staff.

    The winners of the tournaments walked away with some neat prizes sponsored by Meritus Hotels and a sense of achievement as many have played few, if any, tournaments before.

    Peter-Hopkins-Annabel-Bacon-Alison-Waters-Exhibition-webAlison Waters played 10 of the tournament entrants each including juniors who’ve been playing for a few months and Peter and Annabel, pictured here, were so excited to have the chance to play such a top professional player.

    Alison Waters appears to have enjoyed visiting our Thame club as she tweeted ‘@Simonracquets great night @Racquetsfitness playing exhibition with @WillROJohn. Great club and people! Hope to be back…’ from @AliWat1.

  • Theft from a vehicle – Thame

    Thames Valley Police Alert
    Thames Valley Police Alert

    Overnight between 30th and 31st May, a vehicle in Thame was broken into.
     
    Offender(s) broke a window to gain entry to a white Ford transit van parked in Ormond Road and stole power tools.
     
    If you have seen any suspicious looking people or vehicles in the area or have any information relating to this message please call the police on 101 and state you are responding to a Thames Valley Alert message.
     
    Alternatively if you have information but wish to remain anonymous, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online @ crimestoppers-uk.org.  No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.

  • Thame Duck Race 2014 – The Return Of Captain Ducky!

    Duck Race 2013 presented by the Round Table, ThameSUNDAY June 15, sees the return of Thame & District Round Table’s annual duck race, held as usual on the morning after Thame Carnival.

    The race, which involves dropping more than 2,000 rubber ducks into the River Thame, has now been running for more than 10 years and has long become a family favourite in Thame’s summer calendar.

    Tickets always sell well, so you will need to be quack off the mark if you don’t want to miss out! You can still buy tickets at the Falcon and Cross Keys pubs and on Saturday 7th June, Thame Air Cadets will be selling tickets outside the Town Hall. They will also be available on the Duck Race stall at Thame fete the following Saturday, the day before the race, immediately after the Carnival. There will also be some tickets on sale at the start line on the morning of the race.

    The race starts on the old town bridge, accessed from the bottom of Priest End, behind St Mary’s church.  Gates open at 10.45am and the race will start at 11.00.

    Thame Duck Race is organised each year by Thame & District Round Table, with a bit of help from Captain Ducky, Thame’s resident pirate. The money raised is divided between local causes, many of whom contribute to the fundraising themselves by helping to sell tickets. 

  • Smoke Alarm Alerts Neighbour to Kitchen Fire

    Smoke Alarm Alerts Neighbour to Kitchen Fire
    Smoke Alarm Alerts Neighbour to Kitchen Fire

    At 15:37 on Thursday 29th May 2014 Oxfordshire County Council Fire and Rescue Service received a call to a report of a smoke alarm operating and a smell of burning from a property in Van Diemens Road in Thame. Two fire crews from Thame were on scene within minutes and made entry to the building to find a fire in the oven at the house. The fire was dealt with by crews and the occupant was led to safety. The neighbour, was alerted by the sound of the smoke alarm and called the emergency services. Fire service spokesperson Crew Manager Kevin Morgan said, “The occupant was very fortunate that his smoke alarm alerted his neighbour , this situation could have been far more serious had the neighbour not been so vigilant” he went on to say, “Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service cannot stress the importance of having a working smoke alarm on each floor of your property, on this occasion I have no doubt that the reason for the successful outcome of this incident was because of working smoke alarms. We would also strongly discourage people from cooking after consuming alcohol”.

    Visit www.365alive.co.uk for fire safety advice.  If you have a fire safety question please call the free phone community safety helpline on 08000 325 999 or email: community.safety@oxfordshire.gov.uk. 

    Visit www.365alive.co.uk for fire safety advice.  If you have a fire safety question please call the free phone community safety helpline on 08000 325 999 or email: community.safety@oxfordshire.gov.uk

     

  • FREE touch rugby sessions for over 16s

    CHINNOR RFC are running weekly Touch Rugby sessions for over 16’s and adults every Wednesday 7pm until 8pm over the summer, starting on Wednesday, May 28.

    touch_rugby (400x251)It’s aimed at all abilities and an opportunity for non-members to come along and join in too. No experience necessary, and no need to book in advance and sessions are completely free.

    For more information please contact Adam Woodliffe at:  clubcaptain@chinnor-rfc.com.

  • New vote for Thame’s Neighbourhood Plan?

    THAME residents may have the opportunity to vote again on aspects of their Neighbourhood Plan, if recommendations made by Planning Officers are taken up by district councillors.

    Image courtesy of pas.gov.uk
    Image courtesy of pas.gov.uk

     

     

     

     

    The possibility was mooted at a recent meeting of South Oxfordshire District Council’s Scrutiny Committee, during an agenda item to consider the council’s approach to the recently published Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMAR) figures, which could see Thame having to have as many as 2,000 more new homes in the coming years than are allowed for in the Thame Neighbourhood Plan. (See previous reports here https://www.thame.net/archives/13972and here https://www.thame.net/archives/13474)

    The full report in the Minutes of the Scrutiny Committee meeting, which includes an explanation of  how the new figures were arrived at, and the Scrutiny Committee’s full response to it, can be read here: LINK

  • Can your quiz team beat The Wild Geese?

    little_thame_carnival (362x400)AS part of Thame Carnival week, the popular annual Thame Carnival Quiz will be held at Racquets Fitness Centre, on Friday, June 13, the evening before Carnival Day. The Carnival Quiz (aka Festival Quiz) has been running since 1993. The Wild Geese are named nine times on the Shield – could your team name join them?

    Teams of up to six can sign up, at £5 per person. There will be a licensed bar, and a raffle. Contact Quiz mistress, Sue Boyle, via facebook to book a table. https://www.facebook.com/events/687805924613759/

    The victorious team after receiving their prizes for winning The Mega Quiz on May 9
    The victorious team, Russell’s Cyclists, after receiving their prizes for winning The Mega Quiz on May 9

    A MEGA quiz, held recently in Thame, raised hundreds of pounds for a Thame charity that supports young people with learning difficulties.

    The quiz was held in aid of SAFARI and the Thame & District Day Centre at John Hampden School, and the quiz mistress, Sue Boyle was delighted with the result.

    “This was a great evening,” she said, “and I am thrilled to announce that we raised £1000! This figure was doubled, thanks to Barclay’s Bank, who had agreed to match-fund money raised. So each charity received £1000 – not bad for a night’s work! Thank you to everyone who came and supported the event so generously.”