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THE Rotary Club of Thame, together with the Inner Wheel Club of Thame held a very enjoyable garden party last Sunday, August 16, 2009.

Thirty eight members and guests attended, and raised

THERE are still a few places left on the coach taking a group from Thame to our twin town in France, Montesson, on Friday, September 18, 2009.

The weekend will include a trip to St Denis Basilique just outside Paris, near the Stade de France and the opportunity to join in Montesson’s annual ‘f

EDD Nieburg and Ben Halliwell began their multi-
marathon charity run for the Thomley Activity Cente near Thame, yesterday.

Edd and Ben left the gates of Thomley, accompanied by Claire Acworth, Director and Joe Kitchen, the centre’s Visitor Liaison Officer. Edd and Ben arrived in Bicester later in the afternoon, to complete the first day of their 310 mile run, the equivalent of 12 marathons, in just 13 days.

Their goal is to raise

TAI Chi exercises are characterised by slow, continuous and flowing movements with unhurried breathing. Tai Chi strengthens bones, joints and muscle whilst building balance, flexibility and co-ordination.

Tai Chi is practiced with calm concentration and is sometimes referred to as meditation in movement. Classes begin on September 22, 2009 at Lord Williams?s Lower School, Towersey Road, Thame.

Tuesdays 12.45pm ? 2.45pm.

A new book by Haddenham author, Jan Robinson, called Bluestockings – a book about the first women to go to university in England, from 1869-1939 – is this week?s BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week.

You can listen to an episode each morning until Friday at 9.45am and there is a repeat at 12.30am. If you missed the first episodes, you can catch up on BBC iPlayer.

ASTON Rowant C of E Primary School sent ThameNews.Net this report just before the school broke up for the summer holidays:

ASTON ROWANT C of E Primary School was recently inspected by OFSTED, who awarded the school an ?outstanding? status. Aston Rowant C of E Primary School was deemed ?an excellent place to learn? and, although it is a small school, the teachers were praised on making the most of the school site. Outstanding progress was seen to be made by pupils as a result of excellent teaching.

Joy Farrell, Head Teacher, commented ?The school is a wonderful place for pupils to learn both academic and social skills. Our pupils are polite, hard-working and a credit to themselves. I am proud of all our staff and pupils?

In particular, OFSTED commented on the school?s participation in community events and its charitable work, in particular the support of a school in India.

The school is extremely proud of this achievement and is looking forward to continuing with this success.

photo: PCSO Jackie Madden recently visited Aston Rowant School

TICKETS for this year’s Thame Show, to be held on Thursday, September 17, 2009, are now available on line as well as from several points around the town.

Follow to find out more.

THERE will be a Police Surgery held on Wednesday 12th August, at Thame Police Station, Greyhound Lane, Nr. Waitrose, between 7 PM and 9 PM.

You will be able to speak with your local officer, PC Russell Hounslow, to discuss any local issues of concern.

Please come along, no appointment is necessary.

PLANNING Applications Considered by Thame Town Council?s Planning Committee on Tuesday, August 04, 2009.

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MW.0153/09 MENLO INDUSTRIAL PARK, RYCOTE LANE
The continuation of the regeneration of existing industrial site and buildings for waste material recycling facility of ?end of life vehicles? (ELV) including rebuilding one part of the existing building at Menlo Industrial Park, Rycote
Lane, without complying with the requirements of condition 1, in as much as to be changed in part, to allow an existing structure to be retained.
NO STRONG VIEWS
Comment: The meaning of ?Condition 1? unclear.

8640
P09/EO713 7 ORMOND ROAD
Garage conversion for residential use.
NO STRONG VIEWS

8641
P09/E0718/RET THE WHITEHOUSE, MORETON
Change of use of agricultural land to be included within residential cartilage.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL

8642
P09/E0716/LD
COBBLEST
ONES, 16A EAST STREET
Single storey extension including open porch.
RECOMMEND REFUSAL
1. Out of keeping for a building within the Conservation Area

8643
P09/E0759 THAME TOWN CRICKET CLUB, CHURCH ROAD
To build a new three-bay cricket net training facility on the site of an existing
outdated two-bay facility.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL

THAME & District Transition, are currently planning a number of events to raise the profile of environmental issues, and to encourage more people to join the group.

The group’s next event will be a Phoenix trail bike ride for all ages, on Saturday, September 26, 2009. The ride will coincide with Thame Food Fair so should be a great opportunity to enjoy some local food, meet some new people and raise awareness of Thame & District Transition.

To find out more about the Thame group, email
tim.sarah.chapman@btinternet.com OR to find out more about Transition Towns Network and the background to the organisation, follow this LINK