Residents quiz politician on crucial matters
Constituents got the chance to fire questions at Henley MP John Howell during a one hour session.Six residents of Thame and nearby villages quizzed him on topics ranging from planning and schools to...
View ArticlePupils to explore Shakespeare
Lord Williams’ Lower School are preparing to celebrate Britain’s most famous bard with their ‘Brush Up Your Shakespeare’ production.Timed to coincide with the 2012 World Shakespeare Festival, the...
View ArticleTown continue impressive form
Thame Town held firm to claim a two-wicket win when they hosted London side Harefield in Division 2 West of the Home Counties league on Saturday. Despite dominating last weekend’s match at Shipton,...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s guide to the best of next week’s TV
SATURDAYThe Hollow Crown: Richard II (BBC Two, 9pm)The BBC is bringing us new star-studded adaptations of four of Shakespeare’s best-loved history plays; Richard II, Henry IV Parts 1 & 2, and Henry...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s guide to the new cinema releases
THE next Spider-Man movie is just around the corner so it’s a quiet week on the new release front after a spell when you couldn’t move for movies jostling for attention.The biggest stars, and they’re...
View ArticleBird’s eye view of a time gone by
This stunning image taken from the skies above Thame in 1927 is one of more than 15,000 pictures now available to the public online for the first time.The black and white photo shows the town centre of...
View ArticleStaff to get £750 ‘Christmas bribe’
Staff at Bucks County Council will be handed £750 if they agree to change their terms and conditions.There are currently 13 standard pay grades at the authority, with another six for senior...
View ArticleScooters give their backing to Thame Youth Memorial
The club, which boasts 53 members, raised money for the memorial garden through a raffle.Each year the club chooses a local charity to support. Iain Biddle, Peter Butt and Mike represented the charity...
View ArticleME sufferer given award
A university art student suffering with ME has been commended for her work in the community.University of Reading student Laura Truesdale of Haddenham has been given the student community award.This...
View ArticleThere wouldn’t be many awards left if we kept asking for them back
IT’S just about three weeks ago that I suggested this country might just as well be run by a bunch of comedians and now it seems that the Prime Minister agrees with me! It appears that Jimmy Carr is to...
View ArticleVale teen ‘to tell the stories that are not always covered’
Lara Keay is embarking on a once in a lifetime experience to study journalism in India.The ambitious 19-year-old university student, who lives in Watermead, will spend time at magazines and state...
View ArticleReality TV stars needed
Filming is under way for the second series of spoof reality show The Only Made In Aylesbury.The unscripted, internet-only programme attracted roughly 1,000 views a week in season one.The show is the...
View ArticleStreet dance meets ballet
A unique and energetic fusion of street dance, acrobatics and traditional ballet is on offer at the Waterside Theatre this week.The show sees world dance champions and 2009 Britain’s Got Talent...
View ArticleLeague leaders Dinton draw with second-placed Cove but stay top ... just
Dinton could not extend their lead at the top of the Home Counties League as second-placed Cove closed to level on points after the sides met on the weekend.On a sunny start to the day stand-in captain...
View ArticleRefurbished glider to go on display at Haddenham Real Ale Festival
This glider (pictured) will be displayed by the Upward Bound Trust at the Haddenham Real Ale Festival this weekend after it was completely refurbished.The ASK-13 aircraft has been painted orange to...
View ArticleKids will get their Thame run
Thame Runners have rescheduled a children’s fun run for Wednesday July 11. The run had to be cancelled at the annual CPM 10km road race last Sunday after poor weather conditions.Registration for the...
View ArticleJohn Howell congratulates environmental group
Thame MP John Howell has congratulated the M40 Chilterns Environmental Group on its result in a national competition which will reduce noise between Lewknor and Wheatley.The competition, Community...
View ArticleOlympic ideals for sale, only £2.99...
WELL, at least I can pinpoint precisely the moment I officially fell out of love with the Olympics.I know the torch relay is wending its way towards us, I know that the world will be watching as the...
View ArticleDuck race is back on
Thame’s duck race has been rescheduled for Sunday July 15, after it postponed in June because of the weather.Its organisers, The Thame and District Round Table, aim to release 2,000 plastic ducks from...
View ArticleHall aiming for England double as Euro Championships get under way
Rob Hall is aiming to complete a remarkable double as England begin their UEFA European Under-19 Championship finals campaign on Tuesday.Hall lifted the Under-17 version of the same trophy two seasons...
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