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STAFF and supporters of the Helen and Douglas House charith shop in Upper High Street, Thame, were joined by Fireman Sam on Monday, to celebrate their first birthday.

As well as a

THAME Town Council is to consider installing a Battery recycling point in the Information Centre at the town hall.

The Government has set new targets to increase the recycling of batteries to 25% by 2012 (the current level is 2.8%)and so hundreds of battery recycling points are being set up all over the country.

The recommendation for the setting up of the collection point, made by the Planning and Environment committee of the town council, will go to full council at its next meeting.

THREE of Thame’s most attractive gardens will be open to the public, as part of the National Gardens Scheme Open Day, on Sunday, June 14, 2009.

The Thame gardens taking part are:

[a] 143 Chinnor Road
[b] 12 Park Terrace
[c] Pots ‘N’ Rocks – 18 Willow Road
[teas & coffee available at this address]

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THIS is one idea currently being put forward by the man behind the proposed re-siting of Thame cattle market to a bigger site on the Thame show ground.

Bob Williams, the Developer and main driver behind the proposed move, told ThameNews.Net that Arts centres on their own usually lose money and would therefore, probably not make good economic sense in Thame, but, he suggests, as has happened recently in Skipton, the current market arena could be very easily turned into a theatre space.

“At Skipton, they have set up The Mart Theatre with funding from the Arts Council and others, which provides a unique rural theatre, events and other facilities within what is a functioning Auction Mart -a transformation that takes place within a hour! The theatre addresses a local cultural as well as an economic need,” said Bob Williams.

The Mart Theatre, Skipton, is the only theatre placed in a working auction mart in the UK, and offers an experimental mixed programme of professional touring productions, workshops and events. It recently featured on the BBC Woman’s hour programme.

Bob Williams says that he believes that it would make sense to use the bar, toilets, cafe and the market arena itself in the evening, weekends and other times when the the auction mart is not being used.

For more information about The Mart Theatre, Skipton, visit: LINK

www.ccmauctions.com/theatreevents.asp

THAMES Valley Police prevented and closed down some ten reported unlicensed parties this bank holiday weekend, May 23,24,25, 2009, including one on the Thame Showground.

Anticipating the bank holiday weekend to be popular with those organising and attending unlicensed parties, or ‘raves’, the police carried out Operation Robust. Officers patrolled, what they called, ‘areas of vulnerability’ targeting known sites and by intervening early, stopped the raves before they could get underway.

Inspector Steven Capper of HQ Operations department said: “Thanks to the efforts of our officers, our communities did not suffer the disruption, noise and damage historically associated with Bank Holiday weekends. Those intent on continuing to hold illegal parties need to be aware that Thames Valley Police will continue to implement these tactics, in closing down unlicensed parties and seizing sound equipment whenever the opportunity arises.
“We ask for the help of the community by reporting any unlicensed events or unusual activity, such as large convoys of cars, as early as possible, as this will assist us to respond in the critical early phases.
“I would urge anyone with any information concerning unlicensed parties over the forthcoming weekends and months to contact us via the Police Enquiry Centre on 0845 8 505 505.”

THE following is the latest THAME neighbourhood update from Police Community Support Officer, Diane Jackson:

There are continuous patrols around the park areas to deter under age drinking and anti social behaviour.

I will soon be able to issue Fixed Penaly Notices for dropping litter, Graffiti, Fly Posting and for failing to remove dog faeces. The fine will be

BRAND new, furnished 4 bed house available in the market town of Thame.

LINK HERE

ZODIAC 09, Oxfordshire County Scout Camp, is to be held over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend – today, Friday (22/05/09) to Monday (25/05/09), on Thame Show ground.

The camp is the biggest scouting event in Oxfordshire in 12 years, and over 2,500 members are expected to attend. Zodiac 09 will be open to all sections from Beavers to Network and to all districts within the County.

The Zodiac provides lots of opportunity for activities and themes for the Camp, and 2009 is the Chinese Zodiac Year of The Ox!

The camp has a packed program of activities suitable for all sections including Circus Skills, Planetarium, Bomb Disposal, Reptile Roadshow, Pottery Daleks, RFU, Oxford United, Climbing, Fencing, Inflatables, Rifle Shooting, Sports Tournaments and a huge craft area for all ages amongst others.

There is a great indoor arena for activities during the day and a spectacular entertainment stage show every evening. The program of evening entertainment, is suitable for all age groups and includes professional story tellers, bands, DJ?s, amazing sound and light show, talent contest and many more.

SHOPPERS in Thame will have the chance to win a

THAME?S MP, John Howell will join forces with the Mayor of Thame, Jeannette Matelot Green, to judge this year?s Thame Carnival entrants.

The annual Thame Carnival and Fete will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2009, with the parade starting from John Hampden School at 12.30pm, moving through the town to arrive on Southern Road Recreation ground for the start of the Fete at 1pm.

The carnival procession will include floats, walking groups and motorized vehicles, and John Howell and the Mayor will present prizes to the winners of each category at the Fete.

There will be a variety of stalls at the fete, this year being organised by the Rotary Club of Thame. which has also organized a raffle with an exciting selection of prizes including:
Hot Air Balloon Ride for 2
Glider flight for 1 from Haddenham
3 Course Lunch for 4 at the Spread Eagle
Meal for 2 at the Thatch
Raffle tickets can now be ordered on-line by visiting:

www.thame.rotaryweb.org or by ringing 01844 214992 or 07764 854949.

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