News Archives - Thame Town Council

Fencing Around New Wetland Scrape in Cuttle Brook Nature Reserve

24th April 2025

On Sunday 27 April, if you are walking through Cuttle Brook Nature Reserve, you may notice volunteers installing a temporary fence around the new wetland scrape in the meadow above Watkins Bridge. Please do say hello and feel free to ask any questions about the project. Why is the fencing needed? The new […]

Lidl Looking For Your Views

24th April 2025

Lidl has announced they want to build a new food store on Aylesbury Road, Thame, and is inviting residents to share their views. The site under consideration currently has modern office and warehouse buildings on it, which would be demolished for a Lidl store featuring a sales area, in-store bakery, and car parking for 130 vehicles, […]

A Rise in Reports of Dog Fouling in Thame

24th April 2025

We are seeing an increase in reports of dog mess being left on the streets and parks around the town. Did you know that dog poo can be put in regular waste bins and not just dog bins? You can report any details of dog fouling to South Oxfordshire District Council. Dog waste should be picked up […]

2025 Local Elections

24th April 2025

This is your time to make your contributions to the politics of Thame. Make sure that you vote for the candidate you believe will best suit the future of our town. The candidates for Thame are: Kate Gregory for the Liberal Democrats Sue Martin-Downhill for the Green Party Adrian Giles Reynolds for Reform UK William Henry George Wilde for the Local […]

Call for Volunteers in Thame

24th April 2025

These community groups in Thame need you. If you have some spare time or want to help a good cause, maybe think about volunteering. Thame Memories Café A Memory Café is run specifically for people living with dementia. They are looking for volunteers to help run this community focused group. The Thame Memories Café runs […]

Dying Matters – Let’s Talk About it

24th April 2025

Vanessa Kemp, local retired nurse and funeral celebrant, is inviting the Thame and local community to join the conversation about death, dying, and grief in ways that resonate with them during this year’s Dying Matters Awareness Week (5–11 May 2025). The national campaign, led by Hospice UK, encourages open and honest discussions about end of life experiences. […]

Aussies Living in Thame Commemorate ANZAC Day

24th April 2025

Friday 25 April is ANZAC Day in Australia – the commemoration of the anniversary of the landing of Australian and New Zealand troops at Gallipoli, Turkey in 1915. Quite a number of Australians have connections to Thame, and each year, many come to visit Robin Gibb’s grave. Thame Town Council’s relief Communications & Events Officer, […]

Thame Businesses! You are invited to a new series of workshops focused on sustainability, as part of the launch of the new Thame Sustainability Champion Award.

24th April 2025

Thame Town Council, working in partnership with 21st Century Thame, have recently launched the Thame Sustainability Award – an initiative that is designed to celebrate local businesses and organisations committed to sustainable practices – encouraging them to not only reduce their carbon footprint and inspire each other to adopt eco-friendly practices, but also to engage in […]