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Key Figure of Windrush Generation Honoured in New Exhibition

25th October 2024

Johnny Henry Smythe, QC, MBE, OBE – the former senior officer in charge of the well-known boat Empire Windrush and a pivotal figure in the Windrush Generation will be celebrated in a new permanent exhibition which opens at the Thame Museum on Saturday (26 October).

Pictured (left to right) Zac, Anoushka, Thame Mayor Cllr Andy Gilbert, Luke, and Daniel

Mayor Presents His Civic Service

25th October 2024

On Sunday 20 October, around 90 people braved the weather to attend the Mayor’s Civic Service at St Mary’s.

Thame Local Wins Prestigious Award

25th October 2024

Thame’s popular market trader, Chris Hurdman, was presented with the Community Award at the English Veterans Awards held in Reading on Wednesday night (23 October).

Thame Awash with Colour

22nd October 2024

Thame businesses have once again opened their doors to local artists, transforming their shop windows and office spaces into pop-up art displays for this year’s Thame Art Crawl.

Book Your Place for the Christmas Tea Party

22nd October 2024

Bookings are now open for Thame’s annual Christmas Tea Party to be held at the Football Club on Wednesday 11 December.

Every year, Senior Citizens are invited to the Tea Party to celebrate the festive season.

Christmas Sponsorships Filling Fast

22nd October 2024

Thame businesses have been quick to secure sponsorships for this year’s Christmas event in Thame. In mid-November, Thame Town Council will distribute a 20-page A5 Christmas Guide to 5,000 homes in Thame. Advertising space is limited and filling fast.

Tea towels on display in Information Centre

Tea Towels in Thame for Christmas

22nd October 2024

The Information Centre at the Town Hall has taken stock of some new ‘Thame’ themed products, just in time for Christmas. ‘I Love Thame’ tea towels are now available to buy for only £8.50 each.

Green waste in a wheelbarrow ready for the bin

Brown Bin Subscribers Can Have Extra Garden Waste Collected this Autumn

22nd October 2024

Residents who are subscribed to the South Oxfordshire District Council brown bin garden waste service can have extra garden waste collected for free, on their normal collection day only, between 28 October and 8 November.