Category: News

Senior Citizens Tea Party – Save the Date

4th July 2024

On Wednesday 11th December, Rotary/Inner Wheel and Thame Town Council will host a very special tea party for local senior citizens. Volunteers & Donations Needed We are looking for volunteers to help transport elderly Thame residents on the day. Those residents with no alternative transport will need to be driven to the football club by […]

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Major Road Closures on the A418 Oxford Road

4th July 2024

From 12th July until November 2024, motorists can expect some major delays on the A418 Oxford Road between Thame and Aylesbury. The HS2 Community Engagement Team report that from mid-July the A418 Oxford Road will be closed several times in order to bring the new road alignment into use. The works will culminate with the […]

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Local Produce Market Celebrates 25 Years

4th July 2024

On Tuesday 9th of July, Thame’s local produce market will celebrate its 25th birthday!  Make sure you head over to the Upper High Street Car Park between 8:30am and 1:30pm to take part in the birthday celebrations and pick-up some local produce in the process.

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Plans for Rycote Meadow Move Ahead

30th June 2024

On Wednesday 26th June, Cuttle Brook Conservation Volunteers began digging a new wetland scrape at Rycote Meadow. The scrape is not a pond as such and will not directly link to the Cuttle Brook, however, it will provide a more aquatic nature conducive to smaller creatures and plants. On completion of the scrape, the next phase of […]

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One Location for All Buses

30th June 2024

Did you know that Thame bus timetables are the most requested item at the Information Centre? Currently, there are 13 bus routes that service Thame, so we decided to group them in one location. Simply scan the QR code above, or click here, and then save the page to your phone or computer for quick and easy access.

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FREE Sustainable Websites – Breakfast Seminar

30th June 2024

Did you know that the Internet contributes to more global carbon emissions than the aviation industry? Now, you can check the health of your business website with this handy tool. Like many businesses, Thame Town Council’s website recently scored an ‘F’ for website emissions. Needless to say, we are keen to clean it up. If you […]

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Market Opportunity for Non-Profit Groups

30th June 2024

The Thame Charter Market will be holding its annual Community Day in August and they’re calling for non-profit groups and charities to get involved. In past years, the Thame Market Community Day has attracted big crowds with face painting, singers, street entertainers, and bouncy slides on site, while charity and volunteer groups appreciate the opportunity to raise awareness […]

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Cllr Andy Gilbert playing cricket

A Healthy Start to the Fayre

30th June 2024

Thame Mayor, Cllr Andy Gilbert showed off his sporting prowess on Saturday at the inaugural Healthy Thame Fayre. Over twenty organisations were represented with displays inside and outside the Town Hall. Stall holders reported a steady stream of visitors throughout the day. The idea for the Fayre originated from the Rycote Practice PPG (patient participation group) […]

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The Thame Hustings

22nd June 2024

A hustings for candidates standing in the Henley and Thame parliamentary constituency will be held at St Mary’s Church on Wednesday 26th June. To date, six of the seven candidates have confirmed they will be attending. The hustings will be independently chaired by a member of Thame Church with no party affiliation or membership, and organisers will take written questions […]

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Johnny Smythe

Thame’s Special Connection to Windrush

22nd June 2024

This Saturday, 22nd June, is Windrush Day. It will be 76 years since the first of nearly half-a-million people came from the Caribbean on the ship Empire Windrush to help rebuild Britain after the Second World War. Thame has a special connection with Windrush. Johnny Smythe OBE, MBE was the officer in charge of the Empire […]

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Calling All Artists

22nd June 2024

In October (15-19), Thame Art Crawl will return for its 8th exciting year. Once again, this unique pop-up exhibition promises to deliver an exciting collection of works from both professional and up-and-coming artists around Thame Town Centre.  If you are a local artist, we would love to hear from you. We are specifically interested in showcasing artists […]

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Winning Thame Town Council float and staff

Winners Are Grinners

22nd June 2024

On Saturday, 15th June, residents young and old lined the High Street to watch this year’s Thame Carnival Parade. As floats and school children made their way to the Southern Road Recreation Ground, three chinooks delighted onlookers with an impressive flyover. Our float, celebrating 50 years of Thame Town Council, was officially declared the winner. […]

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