EVERY weekend in December until Christmas the Chinnor Railway will be running its Santa Steam Specials.
Trains run on December 4th/5th, 11th/12th, and 18th/19th at 10.00am, 11.15am, 12.45pm, 2.00pm, 3.15pm and 4.30pm *
( * 4.30pm train will not run on 4th/5th December ). Santa will be on each train giving out presents to all the Children and seasonal refeshments will be served to all adults at their seats and a full service Cafeteria is available all day.
To book just phone 01844 354117 between 10.00am and 3.00pm any Saturday or Sunday from 6th November……….or book online at : www.cprra.co.uk now
or visit the Station in Chinnor, any Sunday.
Early booking is essential for this very popular Event.
Chinnor Station is just 4 miles from Junction 6 of the M 40 on the B 4009.
Further details are at the Railway’s website www.cprra.co.uk……or for Talking timetable or general
enquiries please ring 01844 353535
Author: Sonja Francis
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Book Now For Santa Steam Specials
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Discussion On Africa To Follow Saturday’s Film
ON Saturday, April, 8 Thame Cinema is showing “The Constant Gardener” (15) at the Players Theatre, Nelson Street Thame at 8.00, doors open 7.30. Starring Ralph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz, who recently won the 2006 Best Actress Oscar for her heart stopping performance in this moving film, the film is directed by Fernando Meirelles whose outstanding film “City of God” was shown at Thame cinema last year.
The film will be followed by a discussion of the film, reflecting on the adaptation of John le Carre’s novel, and how succsessfully the film has captured the book’s vision. Many of the cinema’s regular audience know Africa well and are keen to discuss this vision of the relationship between multi national companies, the diplomatic service and African life. -
Cars Vandalised In Thame
THE Police are appealing for information after a spate of car vandalism in Thame.
Overnight on Friday 8th December to Saturday 9th between 6pm and 10.30am, a number of vehicles were damaged.
In Croft Road a car badge was removed, damaging the car bonnet; in Kings Road a wing mirror was damaged; in Park Street two wing mirrors were damaged; in Lord Williams? Lower School car park a vehicle had its wing mirror damaged; in Seven Acres a vehicle had its wing mirrors damaged.
Crime Reduction Advisor for Thame Lesley Nesbitt said: ?Some people may see these as minor crimes, but they are a real nuisance for local residents. Over the last few weeks there has been an increase in the number of vehicles affected by criminal damage in the Thame area and we are taking this issue very seriously.?
Anyone with information that could assist police inquiries is urged to contact PC Elaine Durham at Thame Police Station, via 0845 8 505 505.
If you don?t want to speak to police and don?t want to leave your name, contact Crimestoppers 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/oxfordshire/bcu-info/stations.htm
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Burglary Victims Continue To Ignore Advice (Ring Master Message)
THERE have been two burglaries overnight in Thame,
Thursday 2nd & Friday 3rd November. It is believed that entry was gained via the front doors, although there is no sign of forced entry.
The first burglary was in Fairfax Road, where offenders stole property from the house, as well as a Blue Mercedes E 320, part registration number 600 BO.
The second burglary was in Astley Road, where property was stolen and a Grey Rangerover Sport Estate, part registration number AZ 127.WARNING: Offenders are gaining entry through letterboxes and pulling down the inside door handles. Residents are reminded to lock UPVC doors at night and not to leave keys in the locks.
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27/05/13….Thame Neighbourhood Plan – Mixed views from resident
DEAR Editor, Hallelujah! We have a plan ? now four weeks old, and about to be delivered! Starting with history, I refer to the town clerk?s letter clarifying the process for ?The Count?. It was very reassuring that at least in this process there could be no interference by anyone in the Town Hall, or others.
C.H. was not the only one who had concerns about this matter. These concerns stem from the total contempt with which the town clerk and all architects of the plan treated the majority of participants that were promised a say in the process but were totally excluded without notification. I will not go into details of all the disgraceful shenanigans that were employed then, as well as in the ?Yes? campaign, as those concerned will know exactly what I?m referring to.
However, as none of this will give us a better plan, we must put it all behind us and look to the future, support those entrusted with the plan?s delivery, and hope for the best!
I noted that the ?Yes? campaigners have made a start which, although rather late, should be welcomed by all those sidelined. I refer to the Jeanette Matelot-Green?s statement that the 24% of ?No? voters should now be listened to.
Also, although this has not yet been confirmed by those entrusted with delivering the plan, the proposal to put 85% of all affordable/social housing on site ?F? and ?The Elms? and the remaining 15% on ?C? & ?D?, seems to me a very welcome one. The common sense of this proposal is really far sighted. Those who would normally occupy such dwellings are also those more often reliant on public transport of which there will be no shortage on those sites, in contrast to sites C & D which will have none at all.
We hope there will be more ?good? ideas followed by ?good? decisions as ?the plan? is delivered.
Oliver Dyroff
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27/05/13….Thame Neighbourhood Plan – Mixed views from resident
DEAR Editor, Hallelujah! We have a plan ? now four weeks old, and about to be delivered! Starting with history, I refer to the town clerk?s letter clarifying the process for ?The Count?. It was very reassuring that at least in this process there could be no interference by anyone in the Town Hall, or others.
C.H. was not the only one who had concerns about this matter. These concerns stem from the total contempt with which the town clerk and all architects of the plan treated the majority of participants that were promised a say in the process but were totally excluded without notification. I will not go into details of all the disgraceful shenanigans that were employed then, as well as in the ?Yes? campaign, as those concerned will know exactly what I?m referring to.
However, as none of this will give us a better plan, we must put it all behind us and look to the future, support those entrusted with the plan?s delivery, and hope for the best!
I noted that the ?Yes? campaigners have made a start which, although rather late, should be welcomed by all those sidelined. I refer to the Jeanette Matelot-Green?s statement that the 24% of ?No? voters should now be listened to.
Also, although this has not yet been confirmed by those entrusted with delivering the plan, the proposal to put 85% of all affordable/social housing on site ?F? and ?The Elms? and the remaining 15% on ?C? & ?D?, seems to me a very welcome one. The common sense of this proposal is really far sighted. Those who would normally occupy such dwellings are also those more often reliant on public transport of which there will be no shortage on those sites, in contrast to sites C & D which will have none at all.
We hope there will be more ?good? ideas followed by ?good? decisions as ?the plan? is delivered.
Oliver Dyroff
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Design chosen for Southern Road recreation face-lift
FOLLOWING a public consultation exercise, Thame Town Council has selected the winning design for the new playground, in Southern Road, Thame.
After much debate, during which Cllr Adam Buckland questioned the methodology of the selection process, it was felt that the scheme by ‘Proludic’ came closest to meeting the specification, and offered the best value for money.
Although the majority of the youngsters consulted in the final stage of the consultation chose picked an alternative scheme submitted by RSS, the majority of councillors agreed that the Proludic scheme offered better value for money.
Cllr Don Butler commented at the full council meeting on Tuesday (26/02) when the project was discussed, that the scheme did not include a Zip wire asked for by older chiltren consulted.
Adam Barnes, Project Manager of the scheme, said:”The next stage is to apply for funding and so far we have identified four different grant giving bodies that we can apply to for support. This project will cost around -
21/01/03….Thame Neighbourhood Plan – Public Meeting
THE Thame Neighbourhood Plan is to have a public hearing at Thame Town Hall. A notice will be placed in the local press two weeks before the hearing.
The date of the hearing has been set for Tuesday, February 19, 2013 from 12pm to 2.30pm.
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21/01/13……Mental Health charity needs your unwanted jewellery
OXFORDSHIRE Mind’s adult mental health project in Oxford is looking for unwanted jewellery for an up-cycling jewellery making course they are running in Cowley.
If you can contribute, contact the project on 01865 263758.
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08/07/13…First ‘Caf
FOLLOWING the success of a similar event in Henley, the Oxfordshire Bridge Association (OBA) is planning a Caf