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THE Liberal Democrat Candidate who stood against Boris Johnson MP in the last election, has written to local Press asking for clarification of Boris’s intentions to his electors.
In his letter to ThameNews.Net, David Turner, says:

Dear Sirs
Boris Johnson has now been selected as the Conservative Party Candidate for the next Mayor of London. If there is a General Election between now and next May, will the local Conservative party confirm that Boris Johnson will not be their candidate, as he has shown that he prefers to represent the people of London in preference to the people of South Oxfordshire?

Yours sincerely
David Turner
Henley Constituency Liberal Democrat Candidate at the May 2005 General Election

THAME’S museum is to become a hive of artistic activity for all ages, when the town takes place in this year’s ‘Big Draw’ events throughout October.
The Big Draw campaign invites everyone to engage with the past, present and future, using drawing. This, the eighth Big Draw, runs from October 1-31, with a special focus on Saturday, October 13.
The programme of events at Thame museum begins on September 19, when a group of Thame artists, called Sparksartists, will give a hands-on talk for parents and other adults, about how to encourage children to look at museums. Heather Hunter, Jackie Nichols and Christine Tacq will share their ideas on inspirational ways of looking at the Thame museum collection. The talk will begin at 7.30pm, and tickets are available from the museum.

Between September 18 and October 28, there will be an exhibition at the museum, called ‘Drawn In’, of works by Sparksartists inspired by drawing from the musuem’s collection, also works by Drawn In, Big Draw participants and The Drawing Exchange.
On October 6 and 7, take part in ‘Drawn To Print’, inspired by the Tudor wall painting in the museum (10am). Draw with a brush, to follow on into print nearby, with monoprints, collographs and an etching press (

THERE has been a recent crime series of thefts of lead and copper from roofs.
The lead is being removed from Church and village hall roofs, and some incidents have been reported effecting pub and house roofs. There have also been thefts reported of commemorative name plaques.

Please be extra vigilant; if you see any suspicious people or vehicles in the area, or have any information relating to this message, please call the police on 08458 505 505 or 999 for an immediate response.

If you have information, but wish to remain anonymous, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

You can contact your local Crime Reduction Advisor at Thames Valley Police for information on security.

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THAME MP, Boris Johnson, met some of the youth of Thame on Friday, when he help to relaunch the town’s revamped Youth Centre, which included an Internet Cafe.
Also there to meet the new London Mayor-elect and to celebrate the latest 21st Century Thame Partnership venture, was the Head of Lord Williams’s School, David Wybron, Alison Isherwood who is the Partnership’s project officer, the Town Clerk, Helen Stewart and Nicholas Francis, who runs the Thame Youth Centre in Towersey Drive, Thame, and who was responsible for organising the event.

LONDON Mayor elect, and Thame MP, Boris Johnson, visited Thame today to lay the foundation stone for the latest development for retired people in Thame.
The new development was named Summersbee Court after the late Steve Summersbee who did so much for the town during his lifetime.
Chair of the Thame and District Housing Association, Ann Midwinter, welcomed Steve’s widow, June and his family and thanks them for allowing his name to be honoured in this way.
In welcoming Boris Johnson, Ann said: “He is a man who does an outstanding job who works hard looking after his constituents and so admired by all ages. I attended a youth forum with him and if they had there way they would have crowned him King! But he is standing for the Mayor of London instead, and we wish him well if this happens.
“London’s gain will sadly be our loss.”

Photo: Boris Johnson with the Mayor of Thame, David Bretherton, his wife Margaret, and 95 year-old Thame war hero, Arthur Staggs, who lives in Pearce Court.

After learning that he had been elected by the Conservative Party to fight again Ken Livingstone for Mayor of London, Boris said: “?As I visited all of London?s 32 boroughs in the last few weeks, the message is loud and clear ? King Newt?s days are numbered. Across London I?ve met people fed up with paying so much to city hall and getting so little in return.
?The job of the Mayor is simple – to get people to work on time, to ensure people feel safe on the streets, to help people find a place to call home, to celebrate our diversity and to champion our success.
?My determination to lead this city is stronger than ever. After seeing both the good and bad that London has to offer, I am committed to making London greater and standing up for every Londoner that invests so heavily in our city.
?I want to be a Mayor for all Londoners, from Zone 6 to Zone 1. A Mayor that will listen, will learn and will lead.?

THIS is a Ringmaster message from Thames Valley Police.
On Friday, September 21, between 10:00 & 11:00hrs, a property in Churchill Crescent, Thame, was burgled. Entry was gained by forcing a rear window and property stolen.
If you have seen any suspicious people or vehicles in the area or have any information relating to this message, please call the police on 08458 505 505 and quote URN 557 of 21/09/07.

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DRIVERS and their passengers travelling through Thame today, were offered the chance to re-think their attitude to seatbelt wearing at a series of roadside checks.
In today’s operation, 71 people were given seat belt tickets, 10 were given tickets for using mobile phones whilst driving and three vehicles were found to have an unsuitable number plate or other minor defect.
Oxfordshire County Councils? Road Safety Team were helping Thames Valley Police to conduct the checks.
Those caught not wearing a seatbelt were given the opportunity to exchange their fixed penalty notice for an evening of seatbelt education on Thursday, September 27, where they will be shown graphic images of collisions where someone died as a result of not wearing a seatbelt.

Sixty eight people were killed and a further 2,887 injured on Oxfordshire?s roads last year. Twenty four of those killed were passengers in a car. More than half of rear car passengers and 1/3rd of drivers and front seat passengers who died were not wearing a seatbelt.

Investigations have revealed that as many as eight out of 10 of those who died as a result of not wearing a seatbelt in the Thames Valley over recent years would have survived if they had only worn their seatbelt.

Julie Jones, Road Safety Officer at Oxfordshire County Council, said, ?We hope some of those who attend the education evening will come away with a change in attitude, reducing the risk that they too may feature in our casualty report in coming years.?

PC Mark Pilling, Road Safety Constable, Thames Valley Police, said: ?It is almost the 24th anniversary of seat belt laws and tens of thousands have been saved from death and injury as a result. If everyone were properly restrained in a vehicle, we would immediately see a dramatic cut the number of people killed and injured.?

THE third, in a series of distraction burglaries across the Aylesbury Vale district last Friday, September 21, occurred between 8.30pm and 8.50pm in Chearsley Road, Long Crendon.
Three offenders entered the house from the rear while the owner was next door. When the 90-year-old resident returned to the house the offenders walked out. As they did one of the offenders approached their neighbour stating there was a problem with the water and he entered their house. He left after a thorough look around.
Nothing was taken from the neighbour?s house, although a clock and cash was taken from the first house.

Det Con Andy Netting, from the Priority Crime Team, said: ?There is no reason why a stranger should ever come into your home. All agencies or utility companies should make an appointment and also use a password system. It is important to know that there is no such thing as the water board. In Buckinghamshire we use Thames Water and they rarely have to come into your home, even in an emergency.

?I would urge anyone with elderly or vulnerable relatives, neighbours or carers to check their home security and alert them to the dangers of opening the door to a stranger.

?Distraction burglars prey on the elderly and vulnerable. If you see people calling at houses and are suspicious of their intentions, I would urge you to contact police immediately.

?It is a good idea to have a chain or security bar on the front door, but it is still difficult to say ?no? to someone who is trying to get into your home. Many people are persuaded to take the chain off and let offenders in.

There are some simple rules to follow which will keep you much safer:

?Never open your door to a stranger. If someone comes to your door, use your intercom system, or shout through the door to see who is there.

?If the person is not expected, do not open your door. Tell them to make an appointment. If they say there is an emergency, check with the police.

?If the person is expected, put the chain on and then check ID if you are able to do that. If you do not have a chain, ask for ID to be put through the letterbox.

?Some offenders will not bother to ?trick? their way in if they find an insecure window or door. Make sure all your windows and doors can be easily locked and are locked whenever you leave the room. Padlock your side gate.

?If you are elderly and need any work done in your home or garden it is advisable to contact Age Concern to ask for advice. There are many ?bogus callers? who are offering to do work for people and it is difficult to check whether they are genuine.

If you are worried about your security, contact your local crime reduction office via the Police Enquiry Centre on 0845 8 505 505.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Det Con Andy Netting, from the Priority Crime Team at Aylesbury police station, via the Police Enquiry Centre on 0845 8 505 505. If you don?t want to talk to police and don?t want to leave your name call the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.

You can also give information to the police in person by visiting any police station. To find out the opening times and location of your local station please call 0845 8 505 505 or visit: www.thamesvalley.police.uk/bcu/buckinghamshire/bcu-info/stations.htm

More security advice can be found on the Thames Valley Police website at www.thamesvalley.police.uk/reduction/saferhomes/safehome/index.htm

A POLISH cleaner has pleaded Not Guilty to the murder of a 94-year-old Thea Zaudy, whole burned remains were found near Thame, on July 13 this year.
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