Mayor on a Mission
13th September 2024
Thame Mayor, Cllr Andy Gilbert is currently embarking on an inspiring journey as part of a group of cyclists riding to Montesson, Thame’s twin town in France.
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Date Set for Thame Pride 2025
13th September 2024
Thame Pride 2025 moved a step closer last night after a local group of more than 30 people met at Monkey Puzzle to discuss logistics.
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Residents Say NO to Concrete Crushing Facility
13th September 2024
The Lea Park Residents’ Association is calling for local support to stop a permanent aggregate and soil recycling facility from being built on land directly behind the sewerage works in Moorend Lane.
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85 Years of Citizens Advice
13th September 2024
On the 4th of September 1939, just a day after Prime Minister Chamberlain announced on the BBC that Britain was at war with Germany, 200 Citizens Advice Bureaux opened their doors across the country, advising people on rations, national service, and evacuations. They’ve been advising people in need ever since. Thanks to the efforts of […]
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Mayor Welcomes Life-Saving Addition to Town Centre
13th September 2024
On Saturday 7 September, Thame Mayor, Cllr Andy Gilbert officially welcomed the installation of a defibrillator, housed in a reconditioned telephone booth, outside the Thame Town Hall. The installation process was a true a labour of love. Thame Town Council would like to thank Mally and Kevin from Freedom Creative who helped prepare the booth […]
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Help Improve Cycling and Walking in Thame
6th September 2024
The Thame Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) seeks to make walking and cycling easier and more enjoyable for all in Thame. Oxfordshire County Council wants local residents to point out where improvements are needed, so that when funding become available, the LCWIP will provide the framework for authorities to develop strategic plans for improvement. Around […]
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Town Hall September Opening Hours
6th September 2024
In September, Town Hall staff will be undergoing training. As our team is only small, we have had to adjust our opening hours, as follows: Thurs 5 Sept: 10am-3pm Fri 6 Sept: 9am-4pm Mon 9 Sept: 9am-4.30pm Tues 10 Sept until Fri 20 Sept: 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm Mon 23-Wed 25 Sept: 9am-4.30pm Thurs 26 Sept: 1pm-4.30pm Friday 27 Sept: 9am-4pm Monday 30 […]
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Have You Taken Our Budget Questionnaire?
6th September 2024
Over 200 people have already had their say in how Thame’s money should be spent. Our simple online Budget Questionnaire asks if you’d like more or less money spent on art installations, local events, supporting local businesses, parks and gardens, street furniture, local non-profit groups, and more. At the end of the questionnaire, participants can […]
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Parents Meet to Discuss Smartphone Free Childhood
6th September 2024
Thame parents are being encouraged to attend a meeting to discuss smartphones in childhood. Smartphone Free Childhood is a grassroots movement of parents who believe childhood is too short to be spent on a smartphone. ‘We’ve been put in an impossible position by the tech companies. It’s a lose-lose. We either allow our children access […]
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Mayors Prepare for Bike Ride to Montesson
4th September 2024
Thame Mayor, Cllr Andy Gilbert, and former Mayor, Cllr Adrian Dite will be donning the lycra on Wednesday 11 September for their charity cycle ride to Montesson, Thame’s twin town in France. The Mayor’s Just Giving page has already raised over £500 for his two charities – Sharing Life Trust and Lord Williams’s School Young […]
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