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DAMAGE to local roads following the recent very hot weather, will cost the county

THIS year?s September Fair will be erected in the town centre from Wednesday, September 20, until until 12.00 midday on Sunday, September 24, during which time a Temporary Road Closure and Traffic Regulation Order will be enforced to restrict entry of vehicles to the centre of Thame.
Traffic movement will be restricted and barriers will be in position prohibiting vehicles from proceeding in the following lengths of road:

IT is with deep regret that the Board of The Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway announce the death of its Chairman, Richard Floyd on 11th August 2006.
Richard was the Railway’s Civil Engineer and was a prime moving force in the rebuilding of the award winning station building that now graces the platform at Chinnor.

Appointed Chairman early in 2005, he tackled with vigour the Railway’s goal of once again running trains into Princes Risborough station from the Chinnor branch.

TRAVEL with Chiltern Railways this bank holiday weekend! The company will be running a normal service on Saturday and Sunday with a near normal timetable on Bank Holiday Monday.
So, whether you are off to see the Bard in Stratford-upon-Avon, shopping in Birmingham or sightseeing in London, travel with Chiltern Railways this weekend.

SERVICE SUMMARY ? Saturday 26, Sunday 27 & Monday 28 August 2006

Kidderminster ? Birmingham ? Stratford-upon-Avon ? Leamington Spa ? Banbury ? High Wycombe ? London

A normal advertised service will run on Saturday and Sunday. A normal weekday service will run with minor timetable changes on Bank Holiday Monday, however there will be no Chiltern Railways service between Kidderminster and Birmingham Snow Hill on Bank Holiday Monday.

Aylesbury ? Amersham ? London

A normal advertised service will run on Saturday and Sunday. A weekday service will run with minor timetable changes on Bank Holiday Monday.

Please note: buses replace Virgin Trains between Coventry and Leamington Spa and between Birmingham International and Solihull this weekend.

CHILTERN RAILWAYS TRAVEL ADVISORY: WEEKEND service information ? Friday 28/ Saturday 29/ Sunday 30 July 2006.
Summary
Chiltern Railways will be running additional trains on Friday 28 July for passengers wishing to travel to the Global Gathering event in Stratford-upon-Avon ? for further information follow this link

Due to track improvement work being carried out by this weekend, Chiltern Railways is making some changes to its scheduled services. There will be bus replacement services in operation on parts of the line ? see details below for further information.

Chiltern Railways advises passengers to allow some extra time for their journey. Passengers can check for service alterations at their local staffed stations, by calling the Chiltern Railways enquiry line on 08456 005 165 (07:00hrs to 20:00hrs) or visiting www.chilternrailways.co.uk where full timetable information is provided.

Detailed information

Friday 28 July 2006

In connection with the Global Gathering event, additional trains will run at 1406, 1606 and 1802 from Leamington Spa to Stratford-upon Avon, calling at Warwick Parkway. Minor changes to other Stratford-upon-Avon services, including withdrawal of most stops at Bearle.
2313 Additional train from London Marylebone to Aylesbury (via High Wycombe) line.
2333 London Marylebone to Aylesbury (via High Wycombe) will not run.
2353 London Marylebone to Banbury train will terminate at High Wycombe. A bus service will run from High Wycombe at 0035 to Banbury
0010 London Marylebone to Aylesbury (via High Wycombe) train will terminate at High Wycombe. A bus service will depart from High Wycombe at 0105 to Aylesbury.
Saturday 29 July 2006

Buses replace trains between Banbury and High Wycombe and between Aylesbury and High Wycombe
The 0503 Aylesbury to London Marylebone (via High Wycombe) train will not run. A bus service will depart Aylesbury for London Marylebone at 0450 instead
Passengers for north of Banbury are advised to use First Great Western services from London Paddington and change at Oxford for connecting Chiltern Railways trains.
The 2255 bus service from Banbury will continue to London Marylebone.

Sunday 30 July 2006

Buses replace trains between Banbury and West Ruislip until 1300 when buses will then replace trains between Banbury and Gerrards Cross until 1700. From 1700, buses will replace trains between Banbury and High Wycombe.
Buses replace trains between Aylesbury and Princes Risborough throughout the day.
Passengers for north of Banbury are advised to use First Great Western services from London Paddington and change at Oxford for connecting Chiltern Railways trains.
The 2225 bus service from High Wycombe will continue to Birmingham Snow Hill.
The 2255 bus service from Banbury will continue to London Marylebone.

DELAYS to Chiltern Railways today.
Owing to the hot weather, trains will be running slower today because speed restrictions have been imposed. Network Rail has announced that due to the high temperatures today, a ‘blanket’ speed restriction affects the Chiltern line to ensure trains run safely.
Some trains will take up to 40 minutes longer than usual and some services may be cancelled.

For more detailed service information please go to www.chilternrailways.co.uk

THAME cyclists were among a group that turned out for a Summer Solstice bike ride recently, to celebrate the launch of a new leaflet, ‘Cycle, Ride or Walk in the Heart of the Chilterns.’
The group included councillors and staff of The Chilterns Conservation Board, who have published the leaflet. They cycled from the Board’s Headquarters in Chinnor to Princes Risborough, following the Ridgeway, quiet country lanes and the Phoenix Trail, finishing with a buffet and liquid refreshment in a pub garden.
The new leaflet contains a large map showing all the rural roads, lanes and bridleways in this part of the Chilterns. The roads and lanes are colour-coded to indicate how many cars use them every day, so that walkers, cyclists and horse riders can plan routes to avoid busy traffic. There is also lots of information on attractions in the area, where to eat and drink, cycle repair shops and promoted walking and cycling routes.
The new leaflet has been supported by Wycombe District Council and Bucks County Council which is encouraging more local people to consider sustainable alternatives to the car.

A SPECIAL Summer Solstice bike ride is to be held to launch a cycling publication called ?Cycle, Ride and Walk in the Heart of the Chilterns?.
The ride, organised by the Chiltern?s Conservation Trust, also celebrates Bike Week and will take place on Wednesday, June 21, beginning at 6pm from Chinnor, and finishing at Princes Risborough.
Join local cyclists for a scenic 7km bike ride along the Ridgeway National Trail and quiet country lanes in the Chilterns, ending up at the Bird in Hand pub in Princes Risborough for drinks and refreshments in the garden.
Most people will be cycling back to Chinnor, or on to Thame, around 8-9pm. A few spaces are available for lifts back (including bikes), pre-booking essential.

Pre-booking is advised for catering purposes. Please call Annette Venters for further details (including meeting point) on 01844 355508.

REMINDER: The new timetable came into effect on Sunday, June 11.
There are some very minor changes to services. A summary is available on the website http://www.chilternrailways.co.uk/content.php?ID=9

There are no track works going on this weekend so normal weekend timetable applies.

Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 June, 2006′
Reminder: The new timetable comes into effect on Sunday 11 June. There are some very minor changes to services. A summary is available on the website http://www.chilternrailways.co.uk/content.php?ID=9

Due to track improvement work being carried out by Network Rail this weekend, Chiltern Railways is making some changes to its scheduled services. Chiltern Railways advises passengers to allow some extra time for their journey. Passengers can check for service alterations at their local staffed stations, by calling the Chiltern Railways enquiry line on 08456 005 165 (07:00hrs to 20:00hrs) or visiting www.chilternrailways.co.uk where full timetable information is provided.

SERVICE SUMMARY
Saturday 10 June
Kidderminster – Birmingham – Stratford-upon-Avon – Leamington Spa – Banbury ?High Wycombe – London
Aylesbury – High Wycombe ? London

No Chiltern Railways’ trains will run between Birmingham Snow Hill and High Wycombe
Please use Central Trains’ services between Birmingham Snow Hill and Dorridge instead
Buses will replace trains between Dorridge and High Wycombe
Direct buses will run between Stratford-upon-Avon, Banbury and High Wycombe for connecting trains to London Marylebone
The 2155 Central Trains? service from Birmingham Snow Hill will connect with a bus service at Dorridge for main stations to London Marylebone.
Aylesbury – Amersham – London

A normal Saturday service will be running.

Sunday 11 June
Kidderminster – Birmingham – Stratford-upon-Avon – Leamington Spa – Banbury ?High Wycombe – London
Aylesbury – High Wycombe ? London

Buses will replace trains between Birmingham Snow Hill and High Wycombe for connecting trains to London Marylebone
No Chiltern Railways’ trains or buses will serve Birmingham Moor Street station
Direct buses will run between Stratford-upon-Avon, Banbury, Bicester North and High Wycombe for connecting trains to London Marylebone
Buses will also run for intermediate stations between Bicester North and High Wycombe
The 2100 and 2150 services from Birmingham Snow Hill will run as buses through to London Marylebone.
Aylesbury – Amersham – London

A normal Sunday service will be running.