Christmas
Thame’s Christmas Lights will be switched-on in….
Happy Christmas from the Mayor of Thame
I would like to wish the community of Thame a very Happy Christmas and New Year!
The Council look forward to you and your families taking some time together to enjoy the festive activities taking place throughout December here in Thame. The details of which can be found below.
Throughout 2021 we have seen a return to some normality after what has been challenging times for so many. The Council are looking forward to 2022 when Thame will welcome back many of the much-loved town events that we have missed so much over the last few years.
The Council wishes everyone in Thame a Merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year,
I hope Santa is nice to each of you.
Town Mayor, Paul Cowell
Christmas Lights Switch-On
Friday 3rd December, from 5:30pm
Sponsored by Lightfoots Solicitors
Hosted by Paddy Harris (Cornerstone Church) and Anthony Taylor (Grace Church)
- Music brought to you by Thame Concert Band
- Mulled wine available from OX9ers
- Stilt Walkers
- Santa will turn on the lights at 6pm alongside three children – one from each of our primary schools.
The Big Gift Give
As part of this year’s switch-on we would love to have hundreds of gifts under the tree, donated by the people of Thame, for people in need. All gifts need to be new and unopened, and with best before dates after Christmas for food. There are 3 gift choices:
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- Bring a wrapped toy/game for a child with a tag attached to say which age and gender of child the gift would suit (please don’t give guns or weapon type gifts). The Red Kite Centre and Thomley Hall will help to distribute these.
- Cosmetic and clothing items for Love in a Bag Thame to distribute to the homeless and vulnerable. Please see www.facebook.com/loveinabagthame for item lists. Fill a whole bag or just bring a single item! Unwrapped please.
- Long life tins and food to support local refugee families through Asylum Welcome in Oxford, and other agencies. Refugee children will also receive gifts and toys.
Special Light Switch-On Offers
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- Smoochy Moo Moos : A 25% off promotion for all hot drinks leading up to the Switch-On
- Crew Clothing : An exclusive 25% off all full price for that day & the 25th customer through our door will win a £25 gift card which is valid for 15 months.
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Late Night Shopping until 7pm
Crew Clothing, Smoochy Moo Moos, FatFace, The Loft, Cancer Research, Wally’s Toy Shop, XT Brewery
1ST
Window Wanderland
(1st – 24th December)
2ND
Tree of Hope
(2nd – 24th December)
14TH
15TH
Oxford Scribes exhibition
(Weds/Thurs/Sat until 18th)
20TH
Community Carol Singing with Cornerstone Church
22ND
Time is running out to enter the competitions to win prizes!
23RD
Vote for your favourite shop window display!
Santa Hat Search
Hidden in 25 businesses in Thame Town Centre you will find mini Santa hats. If you find them all then enter this competition for your chance to win one of 5 vouchers for an independent shop in Thame.
Prizes available: 1 x £100, 2 x £50, and 2 x £25.
Prizes generously provided by ASM.
Name the Polar Bear
What do you think we should name our Polar Bear who
stands tall outside the Town Hall? Enter your idea for
your chance to win a FREE Service from Thame Cars.
Polar Bear Selfie
Take a selfie with the Polar Bear and post it on the Christmas in Thame Facebook page in the comments under the ‘Selfie’ post to be in with a chance of winning some goodies from Waitrose.
I’m Dreaming of a Green Christmas
How much you know about the impact Christmas has on the environment, and how to reduce your own Christmas Carbon footprint this year. Enter this quiz when it opens on 1st December to win some green goodies.
Window Display Competition
As you enjoy Christmas Shopping in Thame this year, take in the wonderful window displays that are visible in our town centre businesses. Some of them have entered our Window Display Competition – so vote for your favourites here and the team who created the winning display will receive some Festive goodies.