A male cyclist is in hospital as a result of injuries sustained in a collision with a car earlier today in Thame.
The collision occurred in Park Street, Thame, just after mid-day and Thames Valley Police would like to hear from any witness who may have information about the incident, on the 101 non-emergency number.
The car involved was a Black Honda, which stopped at the scene. Although the cyclist sustained leg and back injuries, they are not thought to be lift-threatening.
AN enterprising group of volunteers have organised a charity cafe and tuck shop to raise money for their local village hall and the Karibuni charity for Kenyan street children.
Worminghall residents Kathryn Albany-Ward and Lex Brown, decided to organise the pop up cafe to bring their local community together on a Saturday morning. The cafe will run for a trial period of four weeks on Saturday mornings, commencing this coming Saturday, January 18, from 10am-12pm and will serve a range of hot drinks, croissants and cakes. In addition, there will be a tuck/sweet shop, competitions and the opportunity to register for The Great Worminghall Bake Off which will take place in the village hall on the February 9, awarding prizes for the Bake Off entries for the under eights, nine to thirteen year- olds and fourteen years and above categories. Entry is not restricted to Worminghall residents.
Kathryn explained: ‘Since the shop closed in Worminghall a number of years ago, there has been nowhere in the village to meet friends and for the children of the village to spend pocket money. We hope that holding the cafe and tuck shop will encourage the whole village to get together to raise money for two great causes as well as getting to know each other and, through the Bake Off, have a bit of fun.”
See www.facebook.com/worminghallcafe for further information.
The cafe will run on the following dates; 18th and 26th January, 1st and 8th February (all from 10am-12pm). The Bake Off will be on the 9th February from 2.30-5.00pm. All events to take place in Worminghall Village Hall.
The Karibuni Trust (UK Charity No. 1044872) aims to raise awareness of children living on the streets and in the slums in areas of urban and rural extreme poverty in Kenya; and to raise money to support projects to meet their needs. The children could be orphans, abandoned children or runaways who must support themselves on the streets by begging, stealing or scavenging. Karibuni also supports projects run by Kenyans and is currently working with a Maua Methodist Hospital to provide care for
people living with HIV/AIDS.
Further information can be found at www.karibuni.org.uk
SOURCE: Contributed
A woman from Thame has been banned from driving for 16 months for drink-driving. Sophia Payne, 29, of Old Union Way, Thame, admitted drink-driving in Old Union Way on December 15, 2013. She had 52 micrograms of alcohol in 100ml of breath, above the legal limit of 35 micrograms.
She was also fined £110, ordered to pay a £20 victim surcharge and £40 costs.
What Would You Do To Improve Thame?
THE town council is looking for ideas to improve Thame town centre for residents and visitors, and is inviting local people to submit their ideas.
So, what would you like to see in Thame that would help support and encourage people to our town? More flowers? Bigger bins? Extra seating? Whatever it is, Thame Town Council wants to hear from you! Submit your ideas and suggestions either by email to oss@thametowncouncil.gov.uk, or telephone 01844 212833. If you prefer, call in to the Information Centre at the town hall in person. The deadline for ideas is Friday, January 31.
Want to get more in touch with nature?
WELL you can, and meet new people by taking part in a Cuttle Brook Work Party. These are held twice a month on the last Wednesday and third Sunday of the month and offer the chance to get together with like-minded people to share hands-on tasks such as mowing, laying hedges and tree planting, so helping to improve and preserve Thame’s beautiful nature reserve.
To take part go along to the scout hut car park next to Southern Road Recreation Ground in Southern Road, Thame, at 10am. All ages and abilities welcome. For more information visit the Cuttle Brook website or email g.deacon763@btinternet.com.
A church yard wall has been severely damaged, following two separate incidents in the village of Sydenham, near Thame, on Saturday (11/01).
Black ice on the road after severe flooding, followed by freezing weather, is thought to have been a contributory factor in both collisions, one involving a Sydenham resident’s car.
THAME United suffered their second successive defeat at the ASM Stadium on Saturday (11/01), when they were beaten 0-3 by Wantage Town. The visitors are favourites to win the league so this was always going to be a tough fixture.
Nevertheless Thame played well and the score line flattered their opponents. United, who have been hit by injury and suspensions, were forced to field a weakened line up which included new signing Alex Kedzierski and reserve player Adam Hazel.
Thame started brightly and had more of the early possession. After about 15 minutes Wantage settled, and created a good one- on-one chance which finished in the side netting. Possession was 50/50 for the remainder of the half with both Luke Ricketts and Dan West going close for Thame, whilst the visitors hit a goalpost just before half time.
Wantage came out fired up for the second half and went ahead 10 minutes after the break. A Thame corner was cleared allowing the visitors to break quickly and, two passes later, the ball was headed across the Thame goal where Richard Claydon headed in at the far post. Ricketts, who was a constant threat on Thame’s left, hit a good shot which forced an outstanding save from the visiting keeper.
Thame were pressing and both Ollie Lynch and Niall Hodgkins went close. Wantage increased their lead in the 79th minute when a ball from the right was cleverly flicked on to the unmarked Matt Pedder who beat Thame keeper, Josh Cockerill, from 15-yards, giving him no chance. With five minutes of normal time remaining, a defensive mix up allowed Harry Halls to score Wantage’s third goal. United continued to press to the end and a Ricketts’ shot was cleared off the line, but it was not Thame’s day and the visitors collected the points.
Thame United: Cockerill, I Pykett, Hall, Rhodes, Johnston, Lynch, Kedzierski, West, Hodgkins, Hazell, (Bonham), Ricketts.
Thame play at Abingdon United next Saturday. The next first team home game is on Saturday 25th January when United face Wokingham & Emmbrook in the Supplementary Cup.
ON Friday, January 10, between 6pm and 10pm, a property in Cheshire Road, Thame, was burgled. Offender(s) gained entry through an insecure rear door and stole an iPad.
Please be extra vigilant. 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.
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.
DONATIONS by the generous people of Thame and the surrounding villages have raised £6,300 for local causes over the Christmas period. Assisted by Thame Round Table, Santa was out doing the rounds on his sleigh for 10 nights in the run up to Christmas, with further assistance provided by many of the groups to whom the money has now been donated.
With his sleigh fully refurbished for the 2013 season, Santa and his helpers even managed to avoid most of the bad weather of the last few weeks, as they worked they way round nearly every street in Thame, Haddenham and Long Crendon.
Tim Lancaster, Chairman of Thame Round Table, said: “Once again we have been humbled by the generosity of the people of Thame and the surrounding villages. In what continues to be a difficult time for many people, it is fantastic to be able to raise so much money for local causes. We’d like to thank everyone who donated and everyone who came out and helped us each night.”
The complete list of local causes who have received donations this year is: Thame Day Centre, Thame Gymnastics Club, Explorer Scouts, Thame Swimming Club, Thame Football Club, Girl Guides, Thame Skate Park, SAFARI, the Hockey Club, Thame Youth Memorial, The Jack O’Donnell Foundation and the Cricket Club.
A woman from Towersey who is going to run exercise classes in the village for older and/or disabled people during January, would like to know whether a similar scheme would be welcomed in Thame.
Barbara Jordan has been running these sessions in Princes Risborough at Churchill Court for over a year. “The people that take part seem to really enjoy themselves and, it helps to keep me fit as well!” said Barbara. Here are the details:
“Now is the time to make a new year’s resolution to improve your fitness. Extend tutors have been teaching exercise to music for older adults and people with disabilities for over 30 years. If you have any physical restrictions you just need to let us know. We are trained to ensure that you exercise within your limits. We can provide easier, alternative or seated exercises whenever appropriate. We help and encourage people of all shapes and sizes to improve their general health and maintain independence and mobility in an enjoyable atmosphere.
“Just look at these benefits of our Extend exercise classes –
· Improvement in quality of life through keeping active
· Improvement in balance and agility
· Greater movement and mobility
· Better posture and co-ordination
· Support from qualified exercise professionals
· Enjoyable and worthwhile social activity
· Fun and friendship
“Come and give us a try. EXTEND may be right up your street!
When? – Tuesday afternoon at 2.30 pm to 3.30 pm Where? – Towersey memorial Hall
To find out more visit the Extend website – www.extend.org.uk
Or ring Barbara on 01844 212195″
UPDATE: The Star and Garter Indian Restaurant has confirmed that it was their restaurant that this police alert applies to:
Message sent via Thames Valley Country Watch: YESTERDAY, Wednesday, January 8, between 12.30am and 11.30am a restaurant in Wellington Street, Thame, was broken into. Offender(s) jemmied open a rear window to gain access and stole the till draws including cash.
Please be extra vigilant. 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.
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.
THE latest crop of offenders appearing before Oxford Magistrates include two from Thame and two from the Chinnor area.
Darren Constable, 31, of Hopton Road, Thame, admitted drink driving in Rycote Lane, Thame, on November 5, 2013. He had 135mg of alcohol in 100ml of urine, above the legal limit of 107mg and was given a 38-month driving ban and fined £600. He was also ordered to pay a £60 Victim Surcharge and £85 costs.
Liam Strachan, 23, of Pearce Way, Thame, admitted shoplifting food worth £34.39 from Marks and Spencers in Thame on November 10, 2013 and stealing food worth £45.72 from the same company on October 9, 2013. He received a Community Order with a supervision requirement and ordered to pay £80.11 compensation.
James Bonwick, 21, of Crowell, Chinnor, admitted driving without due care and attention in Nettlebed on May 3, 2013. He was fined £200 and ordered to pay a £20 Victim Surcharge, £85 costs and received six points on his driving licence.
David Kingham-Cooper, 32, of Sydenham Road, Sydenham, Chinnor, admitted drink driving in Stert Road, Kingston Blount, Chinnor, on December 6, 2013. He had 72 micrograms of alcohol in 100ml of breath, above the legal limit of 35 micrograms and was given a 20-month driving ban and fined £274. He was ordered to pay a £27 victim surcharge and £85 costs.
SOURCE: Oxford Mail