IN the interests of public safety, it will be necessary for Oxfordshire County Council to close the road and impose a ‘No Waiting’ restriction as detailed above to facilitate Carriageway Recycling Treatment.
A temporary Notice is being made to implement the temporary closure and will operate from 27 August 2019.
The anticipated completion date is 30 August 2019
A Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice is being made to implement the temporary closure and restriction and will operate on the days shown above.
Please note that Notices for urgent works can last up to 5 consecutive days only.
Access will be maintained for emergency service vehicles and for those frontages within the closure area, subject to the progress of the works and liaison with the works supervisor.
A copy of the drawing showing the extent of the closure and restriction and also the alternative route for traffic is attached.
Further information regarding the works may be obtained by contacting Tim Belton, Oxfordshire County Council on 0345 310 11 11.
Back-to-back wins for 1st XI – THAME 1st XI made it back-to-back wins with a strong performance at home against Wokingham. Bowling first, Thame’s opening bowlers Faisal Ali (3-18) and Jo Van Dyk (2-33) produced superb spells to reduce Wokingham to 8-3 and then 32-5. On a good wicket, Wokingham rebuilt steadily, eventually setting a below par 167.
Richard Carr who turned the game for the 2nd XI with a great century
Any concerns over the run chase appeared to have been dismissed as Thame openers Mike Beard (41) and Ollie Burland (32) reached 74-0 off just 11 overs, but their dismissals prompted a collapse to 109-4. With wickets continuing to tumble, Callum Russell was left to steer his side home with a well controlled 31*, Thame reaching their target for the loss of 6 wickets with 17 overs to spare. Thame host Oxford Downs this Saturday.
Second XI make it 3-from-3 despite collapse at Great Brickhill
THE 2nd XI travelled to Great Brickhill and got off to a bad start, collapsing to 43-6. Richard Carr came to the rescue with a fantastic century (101), with support from Cian Cooper-Davies (25) and Alastair Thomas (42*), achieving a defendable total of 219. In reply, Great Brickhill got off to a quick start and were always ahead of the run-rate. Each of Thame’s bowlers took wickets, however, with Jonathon Jelfs (3-51), Alastair Thomas (2-46) and Rob Johnson (2-31) the pick of them. In a tense finish, late wickets fell and Great Brickhill were bowled out 8 runs short. The 2nd XI seek to build on this perfect start to the season this Saturday, away to Stokenchurch 1sts.
Third XI bowlers set up a 9-wicket mauling of Stokenchurch away from home
AGAINST Stokenchurch 2nds, Thame 3rds chose to bowl and Rob Tomlin (1-19) and Nick Humphries (3-23) applied early pressure. Luke Hayes (2-10) then took a wicket with his first ball and later dismissing the only real threat (opener Ali). Humphries was then rewarded for his effrots with 3 wickets in 4 balls. It was left to Ian McStay to finish off the Stokenchurch innings (76 all out) by taking a hat-trick with his first 3 balls. Thame’s openers Andy Jinman (36*) and Manil Subsesinghe (36) put on 75 for the first wicket, with Pete Higson coming in to see vicotury by 9 wickets. Thame 3rds next play at home against Long Marston 3rds.
Fourths succumb to Kingston Bagpuize 2nds
THAME 4ths hosted Kingston Bagpuize 2 and, batting first, they started well before a flurry of wickets spelt trouble. However, an excellent knock from Dan Hart (36) saw Thame reach a respectable 105 all out. When the visitors batted, a few early wickets from Ed Mather (3-30) and Shay Reading gave Thame hope of an unlikely victory. Kingston Bagpuize’s opener, Stuart Edwards (37), proved impossible to shift, giving them victory for the loss of just 4 wickets. This Saturday Thame play away against Kimble 2nds.
Junior cricket
ON the junior scene, Thame’s Under-13s and Under-15s continued their winning ways against Waddesdon and Stewkley respectively.
RECENTLY, The Year Four children of John Hampden School, Thame, had the wonderful experience of being a Viking for the day – including a visit from a Lindisfarne ‘monk’ who recounted an invasion of his island by marauding Norsemen!
The children dressed in fabulous costumes, got to use a range of deadly weapons (foam based) and even took part in a terrifying raid themselves.
The day started with a visit from ‘Monk Athelstan’. He told the children about the frightening day when his monastery on Lindisfarne was invaded by the Norsemen. He told them of how they rampaged through the village stealing, plundering and burning down homes. Monk Athelstan was then taken as a slave by the brute, Ragnar Lothbrok. The children were then asked to write a diary about the events that occurred.
\one year 4 pupil proudly shows his model viking boat
The children were then taught about the different weapons that would have been used during battle. They were shown how to use these and told how to create shield walls and battle formations in order to stay alive. Having learnt this, the children were than able to use this knowledge to go and raid the Year Three classes – which certainly too the Year Three children by surprise! Their school supplies were stolen and even some children taken!
To finish the day, the children were given the opportunity to battle with each other, each child choosing a weapon and using it to combat their enemy.
“The day was a superb educational experience,” said Teacher Melanie Schleising, Chair of John Hampden School’s PFTA, “and really brought learning to life. We would like to say a great big thank you to Mr Haigh for returning to school and becoming our Monk ,and also Mr Eyre on supplying the costumes, weapons and running a brilliant day.”
WHEN? Saturday, June 1, 2019 – WHAT TIME? 8 pm – WHERE? Thame Players Theatre, Nelson Street, Thame. Film details: USA 2018, 119 minutes, 15 certificate. Directed by Barry Jenkins, Starring KiKi Layne, Stephan James, Regina King, Colman Domingo, Teyonah Parris, Michael Beach.
Barry Jenkins follows his Oscar winner, Moonlight, with this sensual and tender love story, an adaptation of a novel of the same name by James Baldwin. Tish and Vonny have always known each other, but as they have grown up they fall in love. It is 1970s Harlem. Tish has just found out that she is pregnant. The two dream about making a life for themselves, with Vonny an aspiring sculptor.
They struggle to find a place to rent in a city where landlords are reluctant to take on African-American tenants. But just as life seems to be taking shape, Vonny is arrested for a crime that he didn’t commit, on the basis of unreliable testimony from a questionable – but equally marginalised – victim, set up by a racist police officer with a grudge against Vonny. Tish and the extended family of their local community must muster an appeal to get Vonny out of prison in time for the baby’s arrival. But this is a system that makes it easy to put black men in prison but very difficult to get them out, taking them off the streets and then tying them up in the interminable bureaucracies of a judicial system that has no interest in justice.
Baldwin’s novel is an examination of the enduring legacies of history in the experience of contemporary black Americans, and institutional collusion in perpetuating enslavement. But Jenkins’ film is, above all, about love. It is a tender, swooning, and intimate portrait of young love, its redemptive potential and its hopeful resilience. Layne and James are utterly captivating in the lead roles, with Oscar-winning support from a cast including Regina King as Tish’s mother, Sharon, and Teyonnah Parris as her feisty older sister, Ernestine. Gorgeous and heart-breaking. View the TRAILER HERE.
LAST Sunday (26/05) more history was made, as Thame Town Cricket Club welcomed the Oman Women’s national cricket team as part of their five-game tour of the UK – the first international opposition at Thame since the Maltese national side visited over 30 years ago!
The visitors arrived in Thame having previously taken on Wanstead CC, Hertfordshire, the CCC and the MCC as part of their tour. The tour also included a wonderful day at Lords to witness the final of the Royal London Championship Cup between Hampshire and Somerset. Having won the toss and choosing to bat the impressively-drilled Oman team showed their class by amassing an impressive 182 for 3 in their 20 overs.
Standout displays came from Jayadhanya Gunasekar (80 off 66 balls), Hina Javed (31 off 20) and captain Vaishali Jesrani (28* off 23). Sarah Gumbold and Bridget Cooper took their first international wickets. In response Thame Woman toiled against some impressive bowling, scoring 60-8 off their 20 overs. Liv Hart and Beth John performed well and Savanagh Beaumont and Lina Budde-Manning resisted well in the final 5 overs.
The Omani team management were graceful in their thanks to Thame Town CC for hosting the game in such beautiful surroundings. Thanks go to Sarah Sanderson for organising the game, to Simon Prodger (National Cricket Conference) for arranging the UK tour. Special thanks also to Sajit Kumar (Omani manager), Haider Ali (Coach) , Suresh Kumar (Trainer) and all the team for bringing such skill and vibrancy to Thame on what was a special and memorable day.
THE June edition of The First Thursday Music Club is almost here – the evening of Thursday, June 6, at The Stables behind The James Figg pub in Thame.
Deadbeat Apostles
In the build-up to the Thame Town Music Festival on July 12th/13th, FTMC has a very strong line-up that features three bands including Elemental Joe, 2am Blue and the fabulous Deadbeat Apostles.
Elemental Joe will be putting their stamp on the evening with some down and dirty blues whilst 2am Blue will be offering a more laid back, lyrical approach with sweet guitars and vocal harmonies. The Deadbeat Apostles are a six-piece outfit that takes classic country rock traditions and lovingly update them for the modern age. Helen Cuthbertson, India Yates, Simon Davies and Two Cs and One D are also pre-booked to play.
The First Thursday Music Club still offers the opportunity for artists to play live in front of a warm and appreciative audience, the club maintains the ‘Open Mic’ section of the evening where slots will always be available in the first hour on a first come-first served basis with player sign-up by 7.30. The club has a full, house PA system with keyboard, bass amp, guitar amp and jazz drum kit (bring breakables!) all set up on stage and ready to go.
Another eclectic evening is guaranteed and, don’t forget, it’s FREE entry!
A man from Thame has appeared before Oxford Magistrates Court, after being charged with possessing cocaine, a Class A drug.
Simon Kennedy, 45, of Angus Court, Thame, admitted possessing cocaine in Abingdon Police Station on April 11. He was fined £100, and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £30 and court costs of £85.
WHEN? Saturday, June 1 – 12.30pm to 4pm – WHAT? A fun family day out including live entertainment, children’s games, dog show, vintage cars, BBQ, tea room and stalls.
WHERE? Sydenham village – The annual event, co-ordinated and run entirely by villagers, raises funds for local groups and causes, supporting schools, community organisations and facilities in the surrounding area. Last year it raised over £5,000 for local causes.
The Fayre centres around the picturesque village green and this year’s programme is packed with exciting shows and activities: Live entertainment will be taking place all day, including performances from ‘The Ted Roper Band’, Morris Men and local school children. Stokenchurch Judo Club has also agreed to put on a demonstration for spectators.
There will be plenty for kids to do, including the Fayre’s own ‘Kids’ Corner’ featuring hourly shows from the magical Mr Marvel and a variety of games for all ages. Stalls will be selling toys and kids will also be able to enjoy the inflatable assault course.
There will be food and drink galore, including the delicious BBQ hosted by Sydenham’s own Cricket Team, ice creams and popcorn, as well as the ‘Pimm’s Tent’ and a ‘Gin Tent’. The much-loved Tea Room, next to the church, will be serving sumptuous cakes and pastries, along with a selection of hot drinks throughout the day.
The Crown Inn will be hosting a pop-up bar on the village green with a fine selection of local beers, cider and prosecco. For the first time during the Fayre, it will be introducing an “Aunt Sally Challenge”, giving experts players and novices the chance to have a go at this quintessential Oxfordshire pub game.
The ‘Sydenham Car Show’ will be adding some new gems to its collection of vintage and envy-inducing automobiles.
Back by popular demand is the much-anticipated Sydenham Dog Show with a variety of classes to suit most canine competitors. Be sure to bring along your pampered pooches to compete for the coveted titles of ‘Best Fancy Dress’ and ‘Sydenham Supreme’. Dog Show classes commence from 1pm – registration starts at 12.30pm.
The roads will be lined with stalls selling quality gifts and goodies from local producers, plus there’ll be the ever-popular Bottle Tombola, Coconut Shy, Plate Smash, Plant Sale, Bric-A-Brac and Second Hand Book Stall.
Traditionally the event is rounded off by the hotly contested Tug-Of-War competition with teams from The Crown pub and The Inn at Emmington battling it out for the historic trophy at 3.30pm. The raffle will also be drawn, with a first prize of £100 for the winning ticket and the chance to win a dinner for two at either of the village’s excellent pubs.
Whilst the road through the village will be closed for the day, extensive free parking is available on the edge of the village, which can be accessed from the B4445 (coming from Chinnor, turn left at The Inn at Emmington). Disabled parking will be available.
As a community event, the success of the day relies so much on the enthusiasm of visitors from the neighbouring town and villages…so bring the family and help make Sydenham Fayre a highlight in the village’s calendar…we’re looking forward to welcoming everyone along for a fabulous day!
FOR the first time ever, Thame Town recorded four wins out of four in their league fixtures last Saturday, May 19 . The last time they recorded a clean-sweep was in August 2017, but the club then had only three teams! Leading the way, the 1st XI battled to a first win of the season against Cookham Dean.
Thomas Bamford
Bowling first, Thame lost Andy Russell to injury in the 9th over, leaving them to field with 10 men for over 40 overs. Despite this, Thame kept things tight, with particularly miserly spells from Faisal Ali (1-21) and the new overseas pro Jo Van Dyk (2-37), limiting Cookham to 231-5. Thame got off to a fast start in their reply and a fine partnership between Mike Beard (58) and Thomas Bamford (84*) steered them to within sight of victory. A lower-order wobble led to a nervous finish, but Thame eventually won with 2 wickets to spare. They host Wokingham this Saturday, May 25, at Church Meadow.
Seconds defeat Banbury thirds
TH second XI welcomed Banbury thirds to Church Meadow. Thame got off to a strong start thanks to the bowling of Sam Lachlan (2-33) and Matt Ridgway (2-46). More tight bowling from Dan Patey (1-15) and Ben Warwick (2-18) then pinned Banbury back to a below-par score of 161. In response, James Nielson (44) and Christian Warwick (45) guided Thame smoothly towards the target. The middle order then reached Banbury’s target, helping Thame seconds to secure their second win, by 5 wickets; they travel to Great Brickhill seconds this Saturday.
Third XI win against Brackley seconds
THE thirds hosted Brackley seconds at Lord Bills’s and Brackley were pegged back instantly with some fine bowling from Luke Hayes (2-12) and Ollie Chaplin. As pressure built up, Tim Hester (4-23) and Nick Humphries (3-17) took wickets regularly and Brackley were eventually all out for 153. In reply, Thame also lost an early wicket, before Rob Johnson and Paddy Harris steadied the ship. The spine of the Thame innings was an 86-run partnership between Guy Holmes (68) and Luke Hayes (21) taking Thame to 141 for 4. A mini-collapse and a nerve-racking finish ensued and it was left to Ollie Chaplin to hit the winning runs; they next play Stokenchurch seconds away this Saturday.
Nail-biting win for the fourths against Cropredy thirds
AT Cropredy, Thame thirds were soon under the cosh at 10-4. Tim Dabbs (21) and Neil Smith (15) steadied the ship before another collapse to 67-9, whereupon Rob Kenny (23) took the total up to 109. With the ball, Thame started well through Trevor Spindler (4-13) and Chris Penny (1-13). A strong 5th-wicket partnership looked to have Cropredy in command, but regular wickets and good bowling from young Martin Wiles (1-10), Mark Fellowes (2-1) and Spindler wore the hosts down. Eventually, with Thame needing 1 wicket and Cropredy 4 runs off the last over to win, Thame claimed a dramatic win by 3 runs. They face Kingston Bagpuize seconds at home this Saturday.
Thame Women host Reading University on Sunday
IN a new fixture, Thame’s women took on a team from Reading University in an 8-aside, T20 format. In spite of a strong bowling attack and tight fielding, Thame’s only wicket was from Mel White, and Reading reached 140 for 2. In the second innings, Reading unleashed their secret weapon, a former junior Welsh international bowler and Thame did well to reach 73 for 5, with top runs from Mel White, Bridget Cooper, Sally Brentnall and Sarah Stewart.
It was an enjoyable match but on this occasion, Thame’s older team could claim neither age nor experience as an advantage! They play a third Super 8s tournament at Deddington on Monday.
CAMPAIGNERS in Thame took part in a National Day of Action on Saturday, May 18, in support of a People’s Vote.
Supporters of a People’s Vote on Brexit were out in force on the streets of Thame on Saturday as part of a national campaign day. They held street stalls, delivered leaflets door-to-door and chatted to voters, to encourage them to back parties which want a People’s Vote, in the European Parliamentary elections on May 23.
Theresa May has tried and failed three times to get her Brexit plans passed by MPs. An extension to the Brexit deadline – granted by the European Union – until the end of October, means the UK is now taking part in the Euro elections, as a member of the EU.
As well as campaigning in Thame, events took place all over the country, with thousands of activists and supporters involved.
Roy Motteram, who is a spokesperson for the People’s Vote Campaign Thame, said: “Three years on from the EU Referendum, opinion polls show a majority of voters in most constituencies across Britain now want their say on any Brexit deal agreed by Parliament, and the UK would now vote to stay in the EU. LINK HERE
“That includes some people who voted leave in 2016, as well as those who voted remain, because they now see that the promises made in the last referendum cannot be delivered, that any Brexit deal will hit our economy, trade and influence, and that the UK’s negotiations over its future relationship with the EU would go on for years.
“As part of the government’s Brexit deal, the UK has agreed to pay a £50 billion divorce bill, but we will get nothing in return. Instead British people will lose the right to live, work or study visa-free around Europe. And following what would be the biggest single biggest loss of sovereignty and control in British history, we would continue to follow EU rules, but have no say over how they are made.”
Roy Motteram continued: “The People’s Vote Campaign is not a political party and it would be wrong for us to tell people which specific party to vote for. But we are supportive of those parties which have a manifesto commitment in these elections to the public having a final say on Brexit.
“Nigel Farage wants you to stay at home and not vote so he can win. There is a clear choice. If you believe in a modern, outward looking and inclusive country then get out and vote for a Pro-PV Party. Or don’t vote and let Farage and his isolationist, backwards vision for Britain win.
“A People’s Vote is not an option in this Brexit crisis, it is the solution to the crisis. Giving the public the final say is ultimately the only way to deliver a stable settlement that can command the confidence of both Parliament and the country.”he party supports the UK leaving the European Union without a formal withdrawal agreement and then trading with it on World Trade Organization terms until new trade deals can be agreed.
The Brexit view
The Brexit Party, which is currently the most popular anti-EU party, and is leading in the polls of voting intentions, supports the UK leaving the European Union without a formal withdrawal agreement and then trading with it on World Trade Organization terms until new trade deals can be agreed.
The Brexit party wants any MEPs it gets elected to take part in Brexit negotiations, and says it will not pay the £39bn financial settlement that the government has agreed to pay to the EU to settle existing debts and future obligations. It has stated that it will not publish a manifesto until after the EU Elections.
