14th November 2022
The sun came out on Remembrance Sunday for the parade and Remembrance Service at the War Memorial. Residents and visitors came out in great numbers to show their respect and remember the service and sacrifice of all those who lost their lives to defend our freedom. The service was shown on a big screen and […]
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18th November 2021
Last Sunday there was a huge turnout for Thame’s annual Service of Remembrance in recognition of those who have given their lives for our country. The event started with a procession from Thame Town Hall, ending at the Memorial Gardens and included members of the Royal British Legion, Town Councillors, service personnel from RAF Halton, […]
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13th November 2020
Covid-19 restrictions prevented the usual service and parade taking place on Sunday, however last Wednesday a small Service of Remembrance conducted by Reverend Mike Reading, accompanied by Thame’s Mayor, Cllr Ann Midwinter, South Oxfordshire District Council’s Chair, Cllr David Bretherton, Royal British Legion President, Major Robert Bartlett, RAF Halton Squadron Leader Clare Atherton and Deputy Lieutenant, Marie-Jane Barnett […]
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21st August 2020
On Saturday 15 August 2020 at 10.30 am Thame Town Council streamed a live memorial service from the War Memorial Gardens to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of VJ Day (Victory in Japan Day). This day marks an important event in World War 2 – the day Japan surrendered to the Allies after almost six years […]
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5th May 2020
The Town Council’s maintenance team have been busy planting out the beds in the memorial gardens in time for VE day tomorrow – go and take a look at their handiwork when you’re out for your permitted daily exercise and we’re sure you’ll agree they’ve done an amazing job! In 1945, the long anticipated news that […]
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14th November 2019
On Sunday 10 November 2019 there was a huge turnout for Thame’s annual Service of Remembrance in recognition of those who have given their lives for our country. The event started with a procession from Thame Town Hall, ending at the Memorial Gardens and included members of the Royal British Legion, Town Councillors, representatives from […]
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16th November 2018
Image credit: Creative Skies Thousands of residents came out on a beautiful sunny Sunday morning to attend Thame’s Service of Remembrance at the Memorial Gardens. Local photographer Pete Stratton (Creative Skies) captured some amazing aerial drone images of the Remembrance Service, including the one above as the crowds lined the street to watch the procession […]
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31st October 2017
The Service of Remembrance will be taking place at Thame Memorial Gardens on Sunday 12 November 2017. The procession, which will include Town Councillors, members of the Royal British Legion and other community groups, will assemble outside the Town Hall at 10.30am ready to proceed to the War Memorial. Following the service everyone is warmly […]
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9th August 2017
Sunday 11 November 2018 will mark the centenary of the end of World War I. The Town Council would like to know how the community of Thame will be commemorating, or would like to commemorate, this significant event. From poppy seed planting to crocheting to bell ringing, we would like to hear your creative ideas. […]
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Photo credit: Barry Blight On Sunday 13 November, Thame held its Service of Remembrance to remember those who had lost their lives serving our country. There was a fantastic turnout and the weather stayed dry too. Large crowds gathered to process from the Town Hall to the Memorial Gardens, where the Act of Remembrance took place. […]
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