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  • ‘Bags of Joy’ on their way to refugee children

    JOHN Hampden Primary School children and parents are bringing joy to refugee children in northern France this week.

     

    The school ran a Christmas Appeal entitled 50 Bags of Joy with local group, Bread and Roses for Refugees. Children were invited to join in at an assembly given by Junior Members of Bread and Roses, who explained more about what a refugee is and why some children become them. Children were asked to fill small backpacks with toys, toiletries and other lovely gifts.

    A spokesperson for Bread and Roses for Refugees, said: “The group has been thrilled by the great response from the school community, especially as the target of 50 bags was smashed by a wonderful 180 bags being filled and bought to school.”

    The bags have been taken to Northern France and will be distributed by voluntary organisations working on the ground, to refugee children fleeing war and persecution, often travelling many miles and leaving with just the clothes on their back.

    Paul Hankey, Headteacher at John Hampden Primary School, said: “Never before has a charity appeal at John Hampden School captured the imagination of the school community. Massive thanks to Bread and Roses for Refugees for enabling us to help bring moments of joy into lives of refugee children.”

    Bread and Roses for Refugees always welcomes new members and invites those interested in finding out more to visit their facebook page.

  • Two arrests after perfume thefts from Boots’ stores

    THAMES Valley Police has arrested two men after £10,000 of perfume was stolen following two burglaries at Boots the Chemist in Thames and Wallingford.

    Boots Store in Thame

    A 35-year-old man from Monks Risborough, Buckinghamshire, and a 35-year-old man from Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire, were both arrested on Monday (20/11) on suspicion of burglary.

    Both have been released under investigation.

    At around 3.30am on Tuesday, November 14, offenders smashed the front window of Boots the Chemist in Market Place, Wallingford, and took a quantity of perfume. This followed an incident at around 4.30am, on Saturday, November 4, in which offenders smashed the front window of Boots the Chemist, in High Street Thame. Again the offenders made off with a quantity of perfume.

    Investigating officer, PC Mark Wright based at Thame police station, said: “We have made two arrests following this incident but we are still appealing for the public to get in touch if they haven’t already done so to assist in our investigation. We would also continue to ask anyone who has seen large quantities of perfume up for sale to please get in touch.”

    If you have any information relating to this case, please call 101 quoting reference ‘43170338382’, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously.

  • Search for vehicle after vehicle break-ins in Thame

    THAMES Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following thefts from two vehicles in Thame today.

    Between 11.30am – 12.30pm today, (22/11), unknown offenders broke into a silver Transit van that was parked up at the Esso Service Station, Long Crendon Road, Thame, and stole tools.

    At 1.19pm today (22/11) unknown offenders broke into a silver VW Caddy van at The Rise, Fish Ponds, Thame, and stole power tools. It is believed that the offenders could have been driving a blue Citroen Picasso (index S***XYG).

    If you have seen any suspicious looking people or vehicles in the area or have any information relating to this message please call the Police via the 24 hour non-emergency telephone number 101.

    Alternatively if you have information but wish to remain anonymous, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.

  • Thame is putting the HO HO HO back into sHOpping!

    OVER 60 of the independent businesses in Thame are getting together to run ‘Christmas Shopping Saturday’ on December 2, an event to promote the town centre as THE place to do your Christmas shopping!

     

    There are over 20 offers and activities for shoppers to engage with throughout the town, including freebies, discounts, drinks while you shop, and vouchers for money off. Anyone who makes a purchase in one of the participating shops between December 2-20, will also have the opportunity to share this on Social Media, using the hashtag #ChristmasInThame of course, for a chance to win a £30 voucher for a town centre independent shop of their choice (T&Cs apply).

    Local shops ‘deserve our support’

    The event is being run by 21st Century Thame, a Partnership between business, local organisations and the local authorities, including Thame Town Council, who together, facilitate projects which enhance the town for residents, businesses and visitors alike. Sue Martin-Downhill, Chair of 21stCT said: “We all love our independent shops that give Thame high street such a special flavour, and they all deserve our support at this, their most important trading time of the year.”

    Why shop local?

    This event links into of Small Business Saturday 2017, a grass roots campaign, which encourages consumers to shop local and support small businesses in their community. The challenge is to do as much as your Christmas shopping in Thame, as you possible can. Remember: Shop Locally – Why? Because, did you realise that of every £1 you spend with a local, independent business, between 50p-70p circulates back into your local economy?

    Flyers with more information are available at the Town Hall, and from each retailers involved. However, new deals are arriving all the time so shoppers are encouraged to follow the event online on the new ‘Christmas in Thame’ Facebook page.

  • Thame Advent Calendar – live!

    THERE’S so much going on in Thame this festive season, that the ‘Christmas In Thame’ Facebook page has come up with a wizard idea to help you keep track – The Thame Advent Calendar.

     

     

    Each day of advent you can find out about something happening in Thame that you can take part in to help get you into the Christmas Spirit. From gift fairs and wreath making; Christmas Jumper Parties to carol concerts; fun runs and quiz nights there is something for everyone.

    So HO HO HOp on over to the Christmas In Thame Facebook page to find out more… or, keep your eye on Thame.Net’s EVENTS page for regular updates. If you would like a paper copy of the Christmas goings-on, pop into Thame Town Hall from November 27, to pick one up.

  • Thousands of pounds worth of perfume taken in chemist break-ins

    THAMES Valley Police is appealing for information after £10,000 of perfume was stolen following two burglaries at Boots the Chemist, including one in Thame.

     

     

    The first incident was at around 4.30am on Saturday, November 4, 2017, in which offenders smashed the front window of Boots the Chemist, in High Street Thame, and made off with a quantity of perfume.

    The latest incident was at around 3.30am on Tuesday, November 14, 2017, during which offenders smashed the front window of Boots the Chemist in Market Place, Wallingford, and agains stole a quantity of perfume.

    Police say that these incidents are being linked. The offenders in both burglaries are described as two men, both approximately 5ft 8 to 5ft 11 tall. One was wearing a puffer style jacket, with his face covered, the other was wearing a dark coloured jacket and also had his face covered.

    Investigating officer, PC Mark Wright based at Thame police station, said: “We are appealing for information following these two burglaries in which a total of around £10,000 worth of perfume was stolen.

    “We are appealing for witnesses and we are particularly interested in anyone who was driving in the area at the time of these offences and may have dash cam footage.

    “Additionally we would ask anyone who has been offered a large quantity of perfume for sale to please get in touch to assist with our enquiry.”

    If you have any information relating to this case, please call 101 quoting reference ‘43170338382’, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously.

  • Santa Claus is Comin’!

    FOLLOWING its recent highly-praised concerts in Oxford in June, and as part of the TAL Festival in October, Thame Chamber Choir, together with its children’s choir, TCC2, now presents its annual Christmas Concerts in St Mary’s Church, Thame, on Saturday, December 16.

     

    As in recent years, these include the very popular family matinée at 4.30 pm, specially intended for families with young children, followed by a full-length concert at 7.30 pm. Both will feature a blend of old favourites and pieces with a modern twist, with traditional refreshments (including mulled wine and mince pies), familiar carols to sing along with, and a beautiful candlelit atmosphere.

    Tickets are available from the Book House, Thame, or on the door, and are free for children under 18.

  • Forget Me Knot Cafe is a very special place

    THE Forget Me Knot Café in Chinnor, has had a very successful autumn programme, with a wonderful Tea dance hosted by local musician Ian English, and Chiltern Music Thereapy attending to run a session as per attached picture where we had all ages, with babies and toddlers enjoying the session as much as everyone else.

    On Monday, November 27, we will have Heidi from Kiddledivy come along, with lots of energy and some great instruments, then Monday, December 10, is our Christmas session, and we are very lucky to be entertained by the children of Mill Lane School in Chinnor, followed by a visit from father Christmas and a Christmas lunch put on by the Chinnor Village Centre.

    Forget Me Knot Cafe runs to provide information, peer support and activities which aim to put people with dementia, old age, mental health, loneliness and their carers in control of their lives so they are able to live well and enjoy life. For more infomation contact Michele info@holisticmassageuk.co.uk, or telephone: 0777973209 or visit our facebook page on www.facebook.com/forgetmeknotcafe.

    SOURCE: Contributed

  • ‘Grab a grant’ from your councillor before it’s too late

    THAME’s District Councillors are concerned that applications for SODC Community Grants, worth £5,000 from each Councillor, have been slow in coming forward. Only £586 of Cllr Nigel Champken Woods’ £5,000 has been taken up, by the Thame and District Allotment Society to build a Wildlife pond. All of Cllr David Dodds’ £5,000 is up for grabs and Cllr Jeannette Matelot Green has £1,700 left to give away having already awarded £800 to the TAL Festival to buy a new PA system. She has also given £2,500 to Thame Museum for a Thame Remembers legacy book.

    To find out more about applying for SODC Community Grants for YOUR organisation, visit the SODC website HERE

    Red Kite Family Centre has benefited from Councillor Community Awards. So could YOUR organisation or group!

    Some similar grants, available from Thame’s County Councillors, have been awarded. The Red Kite Family Centre – Stay & Play in Chinnor – has received £2,400 funding towards providing ‘open access universal provision’ that will help maintain the Red Kide Family Centre, satellite centre based in Chinnor Library. The main, Red Kite Family Centre, Stay & Play in Thame has received £3,000 funding towards its open access universal provision, that has expanded the stay and play sessions in Thame from one to two a week.

    There have also been other applications yet to be considered by the County Councillors. This will happen at the January 2018 meeting of Oxfordshire county Council.

  • Help Thame Town Council decide where to spend its budget

    HOW much Thame Town Council spends each year is published in its annual budget, and this year it is going one step further and is holding a drop-in session for the public to go and view the draft Budget, and hear views and suggestions for how the money should be spent next year. The council has today published the following statement and invitation:

    “In preparing its budget for 2018-19, Thame Town Council has again looked hard at where it can make savings (both in terms of cuts and further efficiencies), while at the same time providing the projects, functions and services that the community of Thame expect to be delivered.

    “While always publicising the budgeting process, this year, the Town Council is going one step further in its transparency and community involvement, by hosting a drop-in session at the Town Hall from 5:30pm till 8pm on the evening of Tuesday, December 12, 2017. This will provide an opportunity for any resident of Thame to discuss the draft budget in detail with the Town Clerk and members of the Budget Working Group. There is potential then for the Budget Working Group to refine the budget still further, in response to feedback from the community of Thame.”

    You can read the full statement on Thame Town Council’s website HERE