30th June 2023
Did you know that Thame once had its very own railway station? It was on a branch line that ran from Princes Risborough to Oxford, calling on a number of villages on the way. All that remains of it now is the Phoenix Trail from Thame to Princes Risborough. Discover this fascinating part of Thame’s […]
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30th June 2023
We are shocked to hear of the negativity and abuse volunteers have received over the carnival and Thame 10km when undertaking safety marshalling. Thame is proud of our events and community cheer and we would like to thank all those who have helped over the last few weeks! Please remember kindness is key!
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30th June 2023
Last week we planted our Coronation oak tree in Churchill Crescent play area! Thanks to the Peter Griffiths and Sue Martin-Downhill from Thame Trees and 21st Century Thame for organising the planting of the 4 year old oak tree at Churchill Crescent recreation area. We are extremely grateful to the residents who have volunteered […]
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30th June 2023
9.3 million people in the UK are facing problem debt and are in need of debt advice. It can take only a slight change in circumstances for someone to find themselves trapped in unmanageable debt. Thame Debt Centre, launched in January 2020, run by Grace Church Thame with Christians Against Poverty (CAP) has been […]
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30th June 2023
The Town Council was also saddened to learn that George Edward House passed away peacefully on 28 May at the John Radcliffe Hospital at the age of 97. George was born in Thame in 1925 and lived here all his life. He was a Town Councillor and Chairman of the Urban District Council (UDC) in 1966. He […]
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30th June 2023
The Town Council was saddened to learn that Rosalyn Crouch, who was a Town Councillor from 1991 to 1995, passed away at the beginning of June. Ros was born in Oxford and bought up on the Risinghurst estate. She was educated at Milham Ford School where she became head girl. She trained as a teacher and […]
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30th June 2023
The Neighbourhood Plan 2 affects Thame in many ways, such as housing, employment sites and community projects. In order to help you understand the plan, and to make an informed vote when the referendum comes, we have the below drop in events taking place. These are a chance to ask your queries and to see […]
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23rd June 2023
Lea Park Residents’ Association held its Annual General Meeting at the Town Hall in late May. Unfortunately, insufficient volunteers came forward to form the Association’s Committee and to lead on important projects to improve the Lea Park Estate. As a result, the Association’s continuation is at threat. If volunteers are not forthcoming beforehand, the Association […]
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23rd June 2023
Last week we launched the third round of consultation for the Thame Neighbourhood Plan 2. To help you understand what it’s all about, we’ve created an information video. It’s just over 7 minutes long and provides information on the process of TNP2 so far, what’s in TNP2, the numbers and locations of the housing and employment […]
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23rd June 2023
Last week (w/c 12 June 2023) the memorial gardens have been planted with lobelia, begonias and canna in a red, white and blue theme to acknowledge the King’s Coronation year. The Town Council’s maintenace team were joined by Cllr Adrian Dite, Mayor of Thame together with volunteers from the community and the Royal British Legion. […]
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22nd June 2023
At the Full Council meeting on 13 June 2023, the Town Council considered the six applications received to be a Town Councillor following the Thame North Ward vacancy that arose in May’s elections. The standard of the applications was high and the Council voted to co-opt Paul Swan onto the Council. Paul said: “I am […]
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The third consultation for TNP2 is now open until Monday 7th August 2023. This is the first draft of the revised Thame Neighbourhood Plan (TNP2). It contains policies for how development should happen in Thame, where housing and employment could go and proposes projects to improve the lives of residents. It has been written with […]
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