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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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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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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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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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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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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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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22nd August 2024
On Monday 19 August, Thame Town Council unveiled a shiny new, blue, public drinking water fountain at the Thame Town Hall. News of the much anticipated water station spread quickly on social media with the Council’s posts receiving almost 1,000 “likes” and over 60 comments in support of the new addition. Councillor Helena Richards, a […]
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22nd August 2024
Thame Town Council has started work on setting its budget for 2025-26 and we would like your input. To help us get a better picture of where Thame’s money should be spent, we have created a simple budget questionnaire relating to just some of the services we provide. For each service we ask, ‘would you like […]
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22nd August 2024
Thame Mayor, Cllr Andy Gilbert and Cllrs Linda Emery and Mike Dyer were on hand for the annual Community Day at Tuesday’s Charter Market. Each year, non-profit groups are invited to set-up shop at the market to raise funds and awareness. This year, groups included: 1st Thame Scout Group, Thame Green Living, Thame Inner Wheel, […]
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22nd August 2024
Residents and businesses in the High Street, Upper High Street, Buttermarket and Cornmarket are reminded that now is the time to apply for access permits for the duration of the September Fair from the Town Hall. The Fair opens on Thursday 19 September. Oxfordshire County Council advises the following: Thame September & October Fairs – […]
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22nd August 2024
Local charities are invited to take part in this year’s Christmas Charity Fair on Saturday 30 November. The event has been scheduled to follow the turning on of Thame’s Christmas tree lights on Friday 29 November. Places for the Charity Fair are limited and already filling fast. If your non-profit organisation would like to take […]
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