THAME: Rock and roll night in memory of Richard
A widow raised £1,600 for charity after holding a rock and roll charity evening in memory of her late husband – on the day after what would have been his 50th birthday.Karen Stanley, 42, organised the...
View ArticleASTON ROWANT: Kids joy at grand opening of brand new classroom
Youngsters at Aston Rowant Primary School helped cut the ribbon at the opening of a brand new classroom after a year’s worth of fundraising.The opening of the £150,000 new classroom is a milestone for...
View ArticleTHAME: Kids dig gardening project
Green-fingered allotment owners sold tea and cakes to help local school children get stuck in with gardening.Members of Stones Close Allotments Society handed over the cheque for £100 to youngsters...
View ArticleTHAME: Here’s a lesson in fairytales
Youngsters from Barley Hill Primary School have been studying the fairytale of Hansel and Gretel.Pupils at the school in Ludsden Grove, Thame, have been learning all about the Brothers Grimm tale by...
View ArticleTHAME: Call to bring back traffic wardens
A disabled resident has called for the return of a dedicated traffic warden in Thame.Byron Harvey, 63, who lives in Wellington Street, says he feels it is the only way to solve the town’s parking...
View Article“Brain injury survivors are not alone – we’re here to help”
Most people think that suffering a serious illness will never happen to them or that being struck down in the prime of life is a problem they are never going to have to face – and for most people that...
View ArticleTHAME: Congregation unite to pray for end of ebola pandemic
Concerned members of the congregation at St Mary’s Church are calling for people to unite in prayer to put an end to the ebola crisis.Churchgoer Simon Baynes, of Moor End Lane, Thame, said: “We believe...
View ArticleThe Thamensian’s Take: New neighbours and tall ladders leave me in a bit of a...
The seasons change and hurricanes approach.I am outside my dwelling in the posh end of Thame doing something very manly. I am sploshing paint all over the side of our house and feeling very proud of...
View ArticleEducation Eye: Benefits of mixed sex schools
When talking about co-education, it’s tricky not to just state the blindingly obvious – as part of growing up, youngsters must learn to thrive among colleagues and friends of both sexes.Education is...
View ArticleBusiness Eye: It’s still a scary world
The local economic news in Bucks looks pretty good by most all global comparisons.Firstly, on a national platform, Bucks is top tier in the productivity and growth leagues, bottom of the unemployment...
View ArticleLONG CRENDON: Fireworks display is sure to go with a bang this year
Sparks will fly at Long Crendon School’s fireworks’ display this year as a real-life Guy Fawkes is preparing to lead the procession of excited children through the village.And one lucky youngster will...
View ArticleTHAME PETS: Could pooch Betsy be your girl?
Beautiful Lurcher Betsy adores the company of people and is happiest when she having a fuss and a cuddle.The six-year-old’s favourite game is football and she would love to meet someone who she can...
View ArticleLondon’s Calling: For Holmes fans it really is elementary
Britain’s biggest exhibition on Sherlock Holmes for more than 60 years has opened at the Museum of London. A major highlight is author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s notebook, containing the first ever lines...
View ArticleThame hit top form ahead of Chinnor clash
Thame United go into this weekend’s FA Vase clash against local rivals Chinnor in top form following back-to-back wins this week.On Tuesday, Thame rose to sixth in the Hellenic Premier Division with a...
View ArticleThame Hockey Club round-up
Thame Hockey Club’s men’s first team suffered their biggest lost to date this week – 6-0 to high-flying Wycombe. A depleted Thame side were missing several key players for the fixture and, after some...
View ArticleHow playing rugby can do great things for kids confidence
A partially-deaf rugby mad dad wants to get youngsters excited about the sport in time for the World Cup next year.Rob Hill, 34, played for the England Deaf Rugby team 15 times and is bringing his...
View ArticleTHAME: Sir Terry Wogan in town to sign new book
Popular television and radio broadcaster and personality Sir Terry Wogan is coming to Thame.Sir Terry, aged 76, is making an appearance at the Masonic Hall on Friday November 7 between 11am and 12noon...
View ArticleBullet hunter investigates road sign vandalism in Bucks
Matt Seiber, 59, travels around the country documenting the number of road signs riddled with bullet holes which are caused by what he describes as ‘dangerous individuals’.The former Royal Marine...
View ArticleTHAME and CHINNOR: Rivals relishing their big cup clash
Thame United and Chinnor FC are both looking forward to their FA Vase meeting.The clubs are facing off in the first round proper of the competition at the ASM Stadium in Thame tomorrow (Saturday) with...
View ArticleEducation Eye: My A-Z guide for how to cope with interviews...
Here’s my A-Z of useful tips for university or job interview.Answer concisely giving your opinion and also why you think that way.Body language- good posture shows you are interested and enthusiastic....
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