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Wheelchair Rugby Comes to Thame

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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Chatty Bus Returns for Those Feeling Lonely

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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A Blast from the Past – The Thame Tart

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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Thame Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Moves to Next Stage

25th July 2024

The Thame Neighbourhood Plan Review Consultation will soon be submitted for examination. Thame residents have until 11.59pm tonight (25 July) to submit comments on the Plan and supporting documents. After the publicity period ends, all responses will be sent to an independent examiner for consideration.  If the examiner approves the plan, South Oxfordshire District Council […]

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Mayor About Town

25th July 2024

It has been a busy week for Thame Mayor, Cllr Andy Gilbert. On Thursday 18 July, he was the Master of Ceremonies at this year’s Thame Town Awards. In addition to the publicly nominated awards, a Special Mayor’s award was presented to John Hulett, trustee of the Sharing Life Trust and Red Kite Family Centre. […]

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Applications Closing for Art Crawl

25th July 2024

South Oxfordshire artists have until Wednesday 31st July to apply for this year’s Thame Art Crawl.  The Art Crawl is a celebration of the local art scene, bringing together professional and up-and-coming artists, and showcasing their works in the heart of Thame Town Centre. Each year, local businesses transform into galleries; generously opening their doors […]

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Congratulations Local Swim Hero

25th July 2024

Thame man, Adam Simcox recently raised over £4,000 for Aspire, after taking part in a relay cross-channel swim. What makes Adam’s feat even more significant is that he completed the swim with a spinal disability. Several years ago, Adam was diagnosed with disk degeneration, retrolisthesis, spondylolisthesis, and a spinal fracture. Unable to run or cycle, he uses swimming to […]

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Local Achievers Celebrated at Thame Town Awards

20th July 2024

On Thursday 18 July, four individuals and two local businesses were honoured for their contribution to the community at the annual Thame Town Awards. Since 2009, Thame has celebrated the people who work to make the town a safer, more vibrant, and happier place to live. This year, a record number of over 300 nominations […]

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Thame Neighbourhood

Policy Changes Highlight Importance of Neighbourhood Plan

20th July 2024

Thame residents have less than a week to comment on the Thame Neighbourhood Plan (TNP2), which is currently at its last consultation.  With the Government recently announcing a series of changes to policy aimed at delivering new housing and infrastructure, it is more important than ever that Thame residents make their thoughts known on the […]

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