15th August 2024
Thame Town Council has started work on setting its budget for 2025-26 and would like your input as to where the town’s money should be spent. The average Thame household (i.e. Band D) currently contributes £3.83 per week (through the precept portion of Council Tax) towards the funding of all the projects, functions, and services […]
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8th August 2024
The publicity period on the draft review of Thame’s Neighbourhood Plan concluded on Thursday 25 July. South Oxfordshire District Council has now sent the draft plan documents and comments received during the publicity period for independent examination. Examining Officer, Andrew Ashcroft has been appointed by the District Council to carry out the examination. It will be his responsibility to recommend […]
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8th August 2024
Back in May 2024, Thame Town Council approved a new committee structure to better reflect the current work of the council and its aspirations for the future. The new committees have now all met and below is a summary of what was discussed at those meetings. You can view all past and upcoming meeting agendas, reports […]
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8th August 2024
On Sunday (4 August) two of the art instalments along Thame’s Peculiar Pot trail were damaged by vandals. The damage was reported to the Council on Monday and authorities have since been alerted. Anyone with information about this act of vandalism, should contact the Council. The Peculiar Pot markers were created from public art funds […]
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8th August 2024
With the hot days we’ve experienced in July and August, it is hard to think about staying warm. However, the Cosy Thame project is encouraging us to look at our homes and businesses and work out how to insulate them from the cold – keeping the heat in and our fuel bills low. The project has a […]
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2nd August 2024
Do you have a calendar-worthy photo of Thame? We are looking for photos for our 2025 calendar. If yours is selected, we will send you a free copy of the calendar. Entries must be submitted before Friday 6 September. Email your Thame photos to: info@thametowncouncil.gov.uk
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2nd August 2024
On Saturday (27 July), Chinnor RFC held its second “taster session” for disabled juniors aged 12-17 years. The event was staged in collaboration with Stoke Mandeville Maulers wheelchair rugby team and the GB Junior wheelchair rugby programme development officer, Jamie Higgins. The initiative, spearheaded by Chinnor RFC Wheelchair Rugby Lead, Paul Corris, aims to develop […]
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2nd August 2024
On Tuesday 6 August, the Chatty Bus will return to Thame to help fight loneliness. On the day, two of the Oxford Bus Company’s 280 bus services will be transformed into “chatty buses”. Volunteers from Oxford Bus Group, Age UK Oxfordshire, and Oxfordshire Mind will be on-board to spark conversation and make introductions. The volunteers […]
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2nd August 2024
Remember when Thame had its own tart? Created by John Fothergill, innkeeper of the Spread Eagle from 1922 – 1931, the tart featured a shortcrust pastry filled with raspberry jam and lemon curd. It was served with whipped cream and berries. Something to try over the weekend, perhaps?
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