Month: August 2023

Fantastic turn out for the Market’s Community Fun Day

31st August 2023

We want to thank Chris (pictured above right) and all the charities and teams that got involved in this year’s Market Community Fun Day. Clare was out and about with John Reid- Hansen as he was interviewing and recording snippets for his show this Sunday on Red Kite Radio. It was great to see loads of charities […]

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All the fun of the fair!

31st August 2023

With only 4 weeks to go until the fair arrives, please make sure you order your access permits from the Town Hall if you are a resident or business in the High Street, Upper HIgh Street, Buttermarket or Cornmarket that has off-street parking. The road closure comes into force at 4.00pm on Wednesday 20 September […]

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Good news for Towersey residents

31st August 2023

The Town Council has been informed that a new bus service from Towersey (Windmill Road/Thame Road) to Thame and Princes Risborough is being introduced from 5 September 2023.   Service 113 operates on Tuesdays and Thursdays (except Public Holidays) . Buses towards Thame will stop at the bus shelter on Thame Road by the Windmill Road junction, […]

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New from TGL – renewable energy solutions

31st August 2023

The Thame Green Living team is excited to announce a new partnership called RENEWABLE THAME  with EnergyMyWay,  a local business based in Chalgrove who are experienced in the consultation, design and installation of renewable energy solutions. Renewable Thame offers local residents and businesses solar PV energy arrays and battery solutions  with the potential of extending this to heat […]

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Thame’s Tuesday Market Community Day

18th August 2023

This year’s annual Community Day hosted by the Royal Charter Market Traders Cooperative will be taking place on Tuesday 22 August.    It’s looking likely that this year’s event will be the best ever with more than a dozen local and national charities taking part including Florence Nightingale Hospice, Sobell House Hospice and Market Town Miniaturists. In addition to […]

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More useful information about the 121 bus 

18th August 2023

Following questions from members of the public regarding the 121 town bus, we contacted the operator, Z and S transport for more information and hope that the following makes things clearer as to the routes this bus takes: Referring to the timetable, for buses departing from Warren Mead from 08.06 – 15.06 and then from 15.51 – […]

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Tackling anti-social behaviour in Thame

18th August 2023

South Oxfordshire District Council is reducing anti-social behaviour in Thame after residents reported concerns earlier this year. Community Safety Officers from the council have been working closely with Thames Valley Police, SOHA Housing and Thame Town Council after they received reports of people damaging property and intimidating residents around Pearce Way and Howland Road in […]

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Thomley Open Day Success!

18th August 2023

Our deputy Mayor, Cllr Andy Gilbert visited one of our recent grant awards winner, Thomley during their summer open day! Cllr Gilbert thoroughly enjoyed the day, explaining to us all at the Town Hall that it was a real eye opener to see all the good work the team get up to and how the grant […]

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Reprieve for the Thame town 121 bus service

11th August 2023

The Town Council has been informed by the operator, Z & S Transport, that this service, which was due to be withdrawn on 31 August has been extended until 4 November. As a Town Council we are looking to expand our local travel options, including a community-led hopper bus. We are in the early stages of […]

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Hire the Town Hall for your next event!

11th August 2023

Did you know you can hire the Upper Chamber in the Town Hall from as little as £16.00 per hour (registered charities and community groups). This large rectangular hall comfortably accommodates 80 seated or 120 standing and is the perfect town centre venue for events such as craft and charity fairs, exercise classes, plus social and business groups. […]

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Next Street Food market stalls announced

11th August 2023

The next Street Food market on 18 August will have another great selection of food and drink on offer for your Friday night takeaway! You will be able to choose form Go Greek (Greek food), Girogiros Skewers (Brazilian food), Total Cow (burgers), Bokkie (South African food), Papas Goodies (waffles) and a bar from MYCASO. There will […]

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Is radon gas a hazard in Thame?

11th August 2023

No, or so we thought until we commissioned a radon risk assessment in the basement of the Town Hall which found higher than expected levels and recommended some simple and inexpensive measures to mitigate any risk.   Radon is a colourless, odourless gas formed by the radioactive decay of the small amounts of uranium that occur […]

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