Month: May 2023

New event signage!

26th May 2023

Cllr Adrian Dite, Mayor of Thame and Mark Pinnells, Thame Town Council’s Maintenance Supervisor were delighted by the support the Town Council received from Chevron Traffic Management https://www.facebook.com/ChevronTrafficManagement. The Town Council’s Road Closed sign had been badly damaged recently after being used at the market, however after an urgent plea for help, Suzy Woodford, Brand and Events Coordinator at Chevron was […]

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Dwina Gibb is new Patron of Thame Museum

26th May 2023

The trustees of Thame Museum are delighted to announce that Dwina Gibb, the widow of Bee Gee Robin Gibb and a benefactor of Thame Museum, has agreed to become a Patron of the museum. Dwina worked with the museum last year as they put on an exhibition of rare photographs and family memorabilia, provided by […]

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It’s time for a Taste of Thame!

26th May 2023

This Saturday Taste of Thame returns for its second year! Running from 10.00am – 4.00pm, it offers you the opportunity to explore some of the fabulous food and drink offerings available from food businesses and producers – all of which are either based in, local, or connected in some way to Thame.  The weather is due […]

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Town Council Annual Meeting: welcoming our new Council and Mayor for 2023

19th May 2023

On Tuesday 16 May, Thame Town Council met for their Annual Meeting in which the Council elected Cllr Adrian Dite as Town Mayor and Cllr Andy Gilbert as Deputy Mayor.  Mayor Cllr Adrian Dite has chosen to support The Red Kite Family Centre and Thame Shed during his Mayoral year. The council also thanked Cllr Paul Cowell for his fundraising […]

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Have you got what it takes?

19th May 2023

Following the election results, there a vacancy for a Councillor at Thame Town Council. This has arisen as there were 7 candidates for 8 seats in the North Ward. The vacancy will be filled by a process called ‘co-option’ – this means anyone who meets the criteria (see links below) can apply to be a councillor […]

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Jean-Francois Bel, former Mayor of Montesson, has died

19th May 2023

The former mayor (LR) of Montesson (Thame’s twin town in France) died on Tuesday after a long illness; he was 78. He had retired in 2020, saying he had reached retirement age. Jean-François Bel led the city for 25 years and also held the position of vice-president of the Yvelines General Council in charge of the environment. […]

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Town Awards – nominations open!

19th May 2023

2023 has been a year and we want to celebrate those who have made it a year to remember in Thame! Since the Town Awards launched, we have awarded over 70 local individuals, organisations and businesses with a Town Award to acknowledge their contribution to the town.  We invite you to nominate someone in our […]

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Mental Health Week – where can you get support?

19th May 2023

This week is mental health awareness week, something which many of us battle within our lives. Some publicly, and some more privately, but you are not alone! If you are struggling with your mental health, or want to help someone who may need help, there are many charities and services where you can receive confidential […]

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Thame’s 1st XI are at home this Saturday

19th May 2023

With pitches getting some respite from the rain this week, Thame’s First XI is set to play its first league match at home, against Cumnor, in the Home Counties Premier League, Division 2. The match will start at 11.30am and all support will be welcome!   In their first match last Saturday, Thame lost narrowly to […]

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Everyone Active grant scheme now open

19th May 2023

Local organisations can continue to offer fun fitness and wellbeing opportunities thanks to a £50,000 grant scheme from South Oxfordshire District Council.  A new round of the Everyone Active grant scheme has just launched to help fund projects that help communities become more active.  Previous grant recipients Chinnor Tennis Club and Wallingford Triathlon Club, who […]

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