21st August 2020
On Saturday 15 August 2020 at 10.30 am Thame Town Council streamed a live memorial service from the War Memorial Gardens to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of VJ Day (Victory in Japan Day). This day marks an important event in World War 2 – the day Japan surrendered to the Allies after almost six years […]
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19th August 2020
This month sees the return of the Midsomer guided walking tours of Thame for the first time since last year. Normally the tour season starts in April, but this hasn’t been possible this year because of the Coronavirus restrictions. The government has since given the tourism and hospitality industry permission to re-open, so Midsomer Tours […]
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13th August 2020
At the Town Council meeting on Tuesday 11 August 2020, Councillors voted unanimously, and regrettably, to cancel the Thame September Street Fair this year. This decision was made in the interests of the health and well-being of Thame’s residents and those of nearby villages who usually visit the Fair. Given the ongoing Covid-19 social distancing […]
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3rd August 2020
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, our Thame community has sprung into action. Neighbours are connecting and looking out for each other more than usual; informal support groups have organised to support people in need; charities, volunteer groups, businesses, churches and many others have all rallied together to support the town and its residents. Working together, […]
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3rd August 2020
Thame Town Council has published its Notice of Public Rights and Publication of Unaudited Annual Governance & Accountability Return – Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2020. The notice can be viewed on the Town Council website and Montesson Square Noticeboard. The public inspection period for the accounts is from Monday 10 August until […]
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23rd July 2020
Last week saw the installation of a new inclusive roundabout to replace the old rotator bowl in the play area at Southern Road recreation ground. Pictured is the Mayor, Cllr Ann Midwinter, trying out the new equipment with her youngest grandson. Date posted: Thursday 23 July 2020
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23rd July 2020
This is an exciting time for Thame Youth Projects in partnership with Thame Town Council. This month Thame Youth Projects start asking for people’s views and ideas about a Thame Youth Centre, to include community space for other activities. This is the first phase of the consultation to enable them to understand how the facility […]
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16th July 2020
On Tuesday 14 July at a virtual Full Council Meeting, Thame Town Council adopted the Green Living Plan. It was resolved that: ‘Thame Town Council adopts the Green Living Plan on the understanding that the council take it forward in a manner that it can be delivered over time and within its means’. This […]
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10th July 2020
Ten fun and friendly monsters are now hiding in the windows (or doors) of businesses in our town centre as part of a national ‘MonsterHero Safari’ that launched this week to support the NHS, whilst giving families a safe reason to return to the high street. You will need a smartphone to participate and we suggest you start […]
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9th July 2020
Council Meetings: Thame Town Council has successfully conducted its business via virtual Full Council meetings since April, whilst it has not been safe to hold meetings in the Town Hall, and will continue to do so until we can safely hold face-to-face meetings again. We will be gradually reintroducing our committee meetings, starting with Planning […]
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3rd July 2020
An update from Thame Senior Friendship Centre: For the past 34 years Thame and District Day Centre, a registered Charity, has been a well loved and respected part of the Community of Thame. The Charity has experienced many changes during those 34 years. The most significant change before the current pandemic was the move to […]
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Town Hall Offices The Government advice is still to work from home where possible, and the Town Council are actively encouraging our staff to adhere to that where they can. At the same time we are regularly reviewing the way we deliver our services and the wellbeing of our staff working from home. You will […]
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