Modern drawings form an exhibition
Work by more than 40 artists is going on display at the One Church Street Gallery in Great Missenden from this weekend.Artists were encouraged to submit work which reflected contemporary drawing. For...
View ArticleChinnor wake up in second half to squeeze past Lydney
Chinnor took a long while to get into this match in the Forest of Dean but eventually triumphed 23-22 over Lydney.Lydney opened the scoring on the third minute when, following a chip over the Chinnor...
View ArticleBanned books ‘to darken the soul’ out on display
Illicit literature ‘to quicken the pulse and darken the soul’ which has been banned somewhere at some point is being displayed in the window of Oxfam books Thame.Writings from the likes of Orwell,...
View ArticleSurvey peace of mind for older properties
Buyers who are considering purchasing older properties or undertaking renovation projects can now access greater information about the overall condition of the property with the new RICS Building...
View ArticleDay centre thanks Round Table
Thame and District Day Centre has learned that it is to receive a donation totalling £436 as its share of the proceeds from the annual duck. The event, which sees toy ducks launched in the River Thame...
View ArticleBoard formed to push £250 million rail plan forward
Plans for a new rail link between Aylesbury and Milton Keynes are moving forward, thanks to the creation of a board to oversee the scheme.The £250 million East West Rail line, which features a brand...
View ArticleSuzanne is a Diamond for anyone looking to watch their weight
Suzanne Payne helped hundreds of local Thame residents towards a healthier weight and lifestyle – and now she has been recognised for her outstanding service to slimmers in the area. Last week Suzanne...
View ArticleNeil Fox on film: Madagascar 3, Frankenweenie
Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most WantedThe king is on the loose again in the delightful and funny third film from the Madagascar set, writes guest reviewer Alison Devlin.Brought to you by DreamWorks,...
View ArticleChristina’s book tells you to ‘think again’
An Aylesbury-based writer has turned the idea of becoming an angel on its head, treating it as a punishment rather than an honour.Christina Juniper came up with the concept for her fantasy fiction...
View ArticleSouth east sport gets £1.7m boost
Hundreds of young sportsmen and women at colleges in the south east can look forward to improved sporting opportunities thanks to new Lottery funding from Sport England to the tune of £1.7 million.The...
View ArticleHS2 consultation will not be re-run
The transport secretary has ruled out re-staging the HS2 consultation, despite 1,100 answers being overlooked. In a private letter to Aylesbury MP David Lidington, Patrick Mcloughlin wrote that after...
View ArticleRound Table celebrates 50 years with radio star
Radio 2’s Ken Bruce joined nearly 100 past and present members of Thame’s Round Table to celebrate the society’s 50th anniversary.Founding member Des Wright, the Round Table’s national president, Jason...
View ArticleHomecoming show as Vale singing group returns to its roots
Aylesbury Opera group is planning a comeback show as it bids to re-establish itself in the town.The group, which was formed in 1979, is famed for its renditions of opera classics with the backing of a...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s guide to the pick of the week’s TV
SATURDAYThe Jonathan Ross Show (ITV1, 10.20pm)This week, as king of chat Wossy wraps up another hugely successful series, we can expect good humour from comedian and actor David Mitchell, who’ll be...
View ArticleKennel’s critics barked down
The owners of a Long Crendon kennel facility have come out fighting in the face of criticism towards plans to expand the site.Donna Phillips has denied claims she and her husband are running a puppy...
View ArticleVale pair Taylor-made for Buckingham 10k
Vale of Aylesbury runner Rob Taylor ran a course record to retain his Buckingham 10k crown at the weekend despite being ill. Taylor led from the start and ran most of the race on his own on the tricky...
View ArticlePart-exchange offer could help you move by Christmas
Got a property to sell and want to move in 2012? With homes currently staying on the market for an average of 90 days, time may have run out!But Taylor Wimpey developments in the region offer a part...
View ArticleChildren get into the Christmas spirit to design town mayor’s card
Children wanting to get into the Christmas spirit can enter a card design competition.Town mayor Nigel Champken-Woods has invited all children under 16 living in Thame to design a Christmas card...
View ArticleOscar Wilde’s tale about Lord Savile
Oscar Wilde’s Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime will be perfomed at Aylesbury Limelight Theatre tonight (Saturday).The two-man show is about love, honour, duty, fortune-telling and murder. It starts at...
View ArticleTalent show returns for its fourth year ‘bigger and better’ than ever
Talented Thame residents have a chance to show off their skills once again as a popular talent show returns.Now in its fourth year, Thame’s Got Talent has raised nearly £3,000 for charity and...
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