Year: 2023

Turkey and Syria donations

17th February 2023

ShelterBox is committed to respond in both Turkey and Syria and their response will focus on the areas where the need is greatest. Please donate now. 

A Bunch of Amateurs are the real stars of the show

17th February 2023

Thame Players’ next production, A Bunch of Amateurs, is a ‘terrific comedy packed with killer comic dialogue’ (What’s on stage), being performed at the Players Theatre between  7 – 11 March at 7.45pm. Tickets are £8.00 on Tuesday and Wednesday and £10.00 (concessions £8.00) on Thursday to Saturday. Book online at www.thameplayers.co.uk  or from the Information Centre at Thame […]

Thame cricketer shines Down Under!

17th February 2023

As England’s Over-70s squad approach the end of their 12-match tour of Australia, the series of three one-day internationals (ODIs) is finely poised at 1 win each, with Thame’s own Trevor Spindler having tipped the balance for England in the victorious 2nd ODI.   Having lost the first ODI in Brisbane by 6 wickets in […]

Congratulations Chris

17th February 2023

You may have heard that Chris Hurdman (aka the sweet man on Tuesday’s market) and his friend Phil Hobbs completed their climb of Jbel Toubkal. The mountain at 4167m had not been summited for over 28 days as the weather conditions had been horrendous. So they were delighted to be able to make the summit although […]

Naming our new Public Art trail

17th February 2023

Next week we will finally see the installation of a public art trail. It has been years in the making and over the past few weeks we have been sharing the details of the process that has taken us from design to fabrication.   This public art trail is a story trail that weaves elements […]

Key election dates for your diary

17th February 2023

With elections taking place at Thame Town Council and South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) this May, below is a list of key dates for voters and candidates. 20 March to 4 April (4.00pm) – The period which candidates must submit their nomination papers by hand to SODC. 5 April – List of candidates published. 17 April – […]

Mayor’s Charity Dinner Saturday 25th March, Concert Line Up

17th February 2023

Results of parking consultation

9th February 2023

The Oxfordshire County Council Cabinet Members Decision meeting was on the 26 January and all the information from the meeting including recommendation reports and decisions can be viewed on-line using the link below (Thame is item 9): https://mycouncil.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=1167&MId=6797 Basically all proposed changes were approved, but they have put the introduction of paid parking on hold subject […]

Don Butler

2nd February 2023

The Town Council was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former Town Councillor and Town Mayor, Don Butler on 29 January. Don served on the Town Council for almost 30 years from 1990 to 2019 and was Mayor four times – in 1992, 2000, 2001 and 2008.   Don was involved in many town […]

Update from Thame Town Council meeting

19th January 2023

Planning application at Moorend Lane (MW.0163/22) https://myeplanning2.oxfordshire.gov.uk/Planning/Display/MW.0163/22  The Town Council objected on the grounds that the proposal: Does not support Oxfordshire’s vision to become self-sufficient in waste management; Fails to demonstrate how the site would manage greenfield run-off rates and the biodiversity buffer for Scotsgrove Brook; Would generate dust which would impact on nearby residential, leisure […]

Bledlow Ridge household recycling centre – Important information for Oxfordshire residents

12th January 2023

The following is summary of important information provided by Buckinghamshire Council. Bledlow Ridge Household Recycling Centre reopens on Monday 16th January. It is a Buckinghamshire Council run facility, but historically around a third of users came from Oxfordshire.  The most significant change for Oxfordshire residents, for example those living in the Thame and Chinnor areas, is that they […]

Cosy Thame comes to the Town Hall

12th January 2023

How can you make your home cosier? How can you cut your fuel bills this winter? To find out, come to Thame Town Hall on Thursday 2 March at 6.30pm (rearranged from 24 January 2023).   This free event will give you lots of information to help you save money. You’ll also see the results […]