Hollywood stunt man brings his James Bond style show to Aylesbury
A Hollywood stuntman, who doubled as both Harry Potter and Ron Weasley, will be revealing some of his secrets on Thursday (today).Tony Christian (pictured above being struck) also appears in Sherlock...
View ArticleBrewery showcases a brand new beer
A brewery near Thame has its new beer on sale at the Great British Beer Festival in Olympia.XT Brewery in Long Crendon has its brand new XT1 appearing at the national event which showcases more than...
View ArticleYet more medal glory for Vale of Aylesbury’s senior athletes as duo shine
While Jessica Ennis and co have been doing Britain proud, Vale of Aylesbury’s Julia Austin and Heather Fallaize have been showing age is no barrier to medal glory on the track. Julia and Heather...
View ArticleDucks seal major coup with signing of former QPR fans’ favourite and...
Aylesbury United have pulled off a major coup by signing Queens Park Rangers fans’ favourite Marc Bircham, after the former international star asked to play for the club. United announced the signing...
View ArticleCharity sounds a word of caution in advance of closing ceremony
Action on Hearing Loss is issuing a warning to Olympic athletes and spectators that they’re at risk of permanently damaging their hearing from the noise in the stadiums.Olympic officials have admitted...
View ArticleAgony for Town after defeat by a single run
Thame Town suffered an agonising one-run defeat against Cove at Church Meadow on Saturday.In a game that fluctuated each way and was hit by rain showers, Thame lost out on the winning points in the...
View ArticleFamily to honour tragic daughter who died from heart attack after battling...
A family from Tiddington that lost their youngest daughter to a heart attack after she had battled cancer is holding a charity fundraiser in her honour.Jane Boswell’s daughter Samantha was diagnosed...
View ArticleKeeper Lee gets revenge as Thame kick off new season with a draw
Thame United started the new season with a 2-2 draw against Flackwell Heath on Tuesday night. Despite continuous drizzle, it was an entertaining game with both sides playing attractive football. The...
View ArticleHundreds to run in popular annual Bearbrook 10k race this Sunday
Around 500 runners are expected to contest Bearbrook Running Club’s annual 10K road race on Sunday morning. The event, which starts and finishes at Aylesbury Rugby Club in Weston Turville, is regarded...
View ArticleFormer Aylesbury Grammar School pupil Sam aims to build on breakthrough year...
After an excellent break-through season, in which he was awarded the Wasps Young Player of the Year accolade, rising rugby star Sam Jones is hungry for more.The former Aylesbury Grammar School pupil...
View ArticleBack to the classroom to Be A Better Biker
Not too long after I passed my motorcycle test, I was offered the chance to go out with a rider who had spent more than 30 years on two wheels, many of which were as an instructor.He offered to take me...
View ArticleFifth cycling festival at Blenheim Palace
Cycle enthusiasts should head to Blenheim Palace this weekend.Highlights will include seeing nine cyclists from Team GB’s Paralympic cycling team taking part in a 20km time trial.On Saturday Team GB...
View ArticleAlan Dee: Carry on, but keep the snaps under wraps
here’s something to chill the blood, because nothing is quite so unsettling as a couple who want to make sure the whole world knows just how blissfully happy they are.The couple concerned go by the...
View ArticleThame edge out Newbury to make next round of the FA Cup
Thame United progressed to the next round of the FA Cup at the ASM Stadium on Saturday when they defeated Newbury FC 1-0.The game was played on a warm afternoon which led to low energy and a lackluster...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s guide to new DVDs: Battleship, Lockout, Marley
Nonsensical and patriotic to a ridiculous degree, BATTLESHIP (12: Universal) is a special effects extravaganza that makes up the rules as it goes along.After Transformers and GI Joe, this is the third...
View ArticleNew Chairman for Thame Day Centre
Trustees of Thame and District Day Centre have appointed a new chairman, following the retirement of Mrs Brenda Prosser, who was one of its founding organisers 25 years ago.The Centre has met at Thame...
View ArticleBugsy and Shane need your help
Two pets are in need of new homes.Bugsy is a fantastic boy cat who has come from our Devon centre and is hoping to be in his new home in time for his second birthday. Shane is a beautiful 5-month-old...
View Article‘I’ve caught the Olympic fever from Jessica!’
Sorry Thame, I cheated on you. Don’t feel sad, it’s my fault, not yours and I hope we can still be friends. You see, last week’s column wasn’t fresh. It was my back up story in case of emergency....
View ArticleOlympic legacy will ensure Bucks people stay sporty
As interest in sport reaches an all-time high off the back of the London Olympics, Bucks Sport is already making plans to ensure the benefits are felt locally for years to come.The Buckinghamshire and...
View Article‘Leader’ Williams says he felt ‘messed about’ by Aylesbury FC but holds no...
Few players cross the divide and then go back again but Greg Williams did just that after he re-signed for boyhood club Aylesbury United.The veteran midfielder left the Ducks in 2006 for Oxford City...
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