Year: 2023

It’s time for a Taste of Thame!

26th May 2023

This Saturday Taste of Thame returns for its second year! Running from 10.00am – 4.00pm, it offers you the opportunity to explore some of the fabulous food and drink offerings available from food businesses and producers – all of which are either based in, local, or connected in some way to Thame.  The weather is due […]

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Town Council Annual Meeting: welcoming our new Council and Mayor for 2023

19th May 2023

On Tuesday 16 May, Thame Town Council met for their Annual Meeting in which the Council elected Cllr Adrian Dite as Town Mayor and Cllr Andy Gilbert as Deputy Mayor.  Mayor Cllr Adrian Dite has chosen to support The Red Kite Family Centre and Thame Shed during his Mayoral year. The council also thanked Cllr Paul Cowell for his fundraising […]

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Have you got what it takes?

19th May 2023

Following the election results, there a vacancy for a Councillor at Thame Town Council. This has arisen as there were 7 candidates for 8 seats in the North Ward. The vacancy will be filled by a process called ‘co-option’ – this means anyone who meets the criteria (see links below) can apply to be a councillor […]

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Jean-Francois Bel, former Mayor of Montesson, has died

19th May 2023

The former mayor (LR) of Montesson (Thame’s twin town in France) died on Tuesday after a long illness; he was 78. He had retired in 2020, saying he had reached retirement age. Jean-François Bel led the city for 25 years and also held the position of vice-president of the Yvelines General Council in charge of the environment. […]

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Town Awards – nominations open!

19th May 2023

2023 has been a year and we want to celebrate those who have made it a year to remember in Thame! Since the Town Awards launched, we have awarded over 70 local individuals, organisations and businesses with a Town Award to acknowledge their contribution to the town.  We invite you to nominate someone in our […]

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Mental Health Week – where can you get support?

19th May 2023

This week is mental health awareness week, something which many of us battle within our lives. Some publicly, and some more privately, but you are not alone! If you are struggling with your mental health, or want to help someone who may need help, there are many charities and services where you can receive confidential […]

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Thame’s 1st XI are at home this Saturday

19th May 2023

With pitches getting some respite from the rain this week, Thame’s First XI is set to play its first league match at home, against Cumnor, in the Home Counties Premier League, Division 2. The match will start at 11.30am and all support will be welcome!   In their first match last Saturday, Thame lost narrowly to […]

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Everyone Active grant scheme now open

19th May 2023

Local organisations can continue to offer fun fitness and wellbeing opportunities thanks to a £50,000 grant scheme from South Oxfordshire District Council.  A new round of the Everyone Active grant scheme has just launched to help fund projects that help communities become more active.  Previous grant recipients Chinnor Tennis Club and Wallingford Triathlon Club, who […]

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Theatres Trust helps Thame Players get greener

19th May 2023

Thame Players have just been awarded a grant through the Theatres Trust Small Grants Programme supported by The Linbury Trust, as part of a programme of environmentally friendly improvements planned for the Players Theatre, Thame’s only dedicated theatre and cinema venue. The grant-funded project will contribute towards the cost of replacing an outdated and inefficient […]

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Taste of Thame 27th May

12th May 2023

After the success of last year, the second Taste of Thame event will take place in the town centre on Saturday 27 May between 10.00am – 4.00pm. The event which aims to promote the independent and diverse food and drink options available within Thame and the local area will feature a trail map that encourages participants to move […]

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