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PUPILS from Barley Hill School, Thame, was skating in thin ice today – well, plastic actually.
The school’s PTA arranged for an artificial ice rink to be constructed in the school hall and 250 children were given the opportunity to don the blades provided and have a go.
The tickets went so fast, that the PTA plan to repeat the event to give those disappointed would-be Torvill and Deans, a second opportunity.
The event was organised by Caroline Jones and Dawn Illsley, and the money raised will help replenish the PTA’s coffers for future projects.

KALEEM Saeed, the Labour Parliamentary Candidate for the Thame area constituency, has thanked the people of Thame, after his visit to the town on Saturday.
In a statement today, he said: “I am grateful for the warm welcome I received in Thame on Saturday (Jan 15th), when I met local residents and visitors to Thame in Montesson Square, and discussed the economy with leading shopkeepers.
Thame is an outstanding shopping centre for a town of its size, and a good example of what can be achieved in a well-balanced town with good transport links and in a long period of economic stability and growth. While staying ahead of the competition can never be easy – especially with the threat from out-of town supermarkets – Gordon Brown’s management of the economy means that initiative and hard work are rewarded.
He continued: “Feelings about Labour amongst the general public are naturally still coloured by anger at Blair’s decision not to let America go alone into Iraq. I understand those who do not agree with that decision, though personally I hope that history, the skill, the nerve and the discipline of our troops and the courage of the Iraqi people will prove it to have been right right. Meanwhile we should not let-up in the effort to improve public services and social justice in our own country – and this is something on which we can all agree.”

YESTERDAY, Jan 17, kaleem Saeed, the Labour Parliamentary Candidate for the Henley Constituency paid his tribute to Robert Jackson MP on his crossing to Labour.
“Mr Jackson’s action indicates not that ‘Labour under Blair has become indistinguishable from the Tories, but that Michael Howard’s opportunism has reduced the Tories to the level of the Liberal Democrats,” he said. He continued:
“Blair is the only current party leader who does not follow the opinion polls, but sticks to what he believes to be right. Jackson has gained nothing by crossing the floor – except the recovery of his self- respect – and that of those who value political courage.”

LOADS of interesting and worthwhile Adult Learning Classes now available, ranging from Circus Skills in Chinnor, Family Cooking and Chess For Families, at the Thame Centre, and Garden Planning & Design at Wheatley Park School. Call THAME on 01844 213400
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A HIGHLY acclaimed circular bench, recently opened by Boris Johnson MP, on Thame?s Phoenix Trail, has been vandalised.
Both fire and a heavy implement similar to an axe, was used to destroy about one quarter of the bench, sometime over the weekend preceeding Christmas.
Thame Police are anxious for any information about those responsible for the wilful damage of this work of art that was enjoyed by young and old alike as a social space or somewhere to rest. They can be contacted via Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
The green oak bench was made by Richard Stump, ex-design student from Rycotewood College and awarded ?Best In Show? at the college?s Summer Exhibition 2004. Prior to its installation by the old Thame Railway station, the bench was exhibited at ?The New Designers 2004? exhibition, in London.
The Mayor of Thame has described the attack as “Outrageous”.

NB Over 20 people helped with a mass clear-up of the Phoenix Trail last Sunday, January 9, when as well as several bags of litter, several washing machines, cookers and supermarket trolleys were cleared away.

Some local people use the Trail as a dumping ground for old household rubbish, despite the fact that the District Council will remove such items for a small charge of

Many Haddenham people, who were sad to see the closure of Robert Green, the ironmoner,in March 2003, will be delighted by the news that Neelam Sharma is
now selling household, kitchen and DIY items, as well as some car and bike accessories, plus some haberdashery in the small shop in Rudds Lane (behind the Premier Haddenham Village Store and post office).

Kaleem Saeed, the recently appointed Labour parliamentary candidate for the Henley Constituency, is to visit Thame.
Kaleem will be making his debut in the town this coming Saturday, January 15, when he will take the opportunity to meet the public at a street-stall in Montesson Square from 10 am to 12 nooon. He will also visit some of Thame’s renowned shops.
Henry Blyth, Spokesperson for the Thame Labor Party group, said: “Kaleem’s main theme will be the success and confidence with which Thame and the surrounding area has developed over the last seven years of economic stability and vigorous improvement in public and private services. He will also be pointing out how Britain is both looking after its own people, and taking a lead in Europe and elsewhere in the world.”

THAME Parenting Support Group begins their Spring Course on Tuesday, January 25, at Thame Barns Centre, with an eight week course relating to children aged 5-15 years. 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
An eight week course relating to children aged 0-6 years, begins on Tuesday, January 28, at Thame Leisure Centre, 9.30 am-11.30 am or 12.30pm-2.30 pm. Please give your preferred time when booking.
A Five week course on Parenting Teenagers, starts on Monday, February 21 at Thame Barns Centre, 7.30pm-9.30pm.
To enrol or to receive further information, please contact Kay Bourke 01844 213319 or Sylvia Hogbin 01844 201197

THE Lions Club of Thame ran a very successful Christmas Raffle in aid of The Friends of Thame Community Hospital with some

THE giant scarf knitted by the people of Thame to celebrate the Big Christmas Event, has raised