Thame, Oxfordshire

What's On In The Area? Full list of events in Thame and the area

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Visit artists in their workshops
throughout May and June
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Events - 2008 - Visit: Thame News.Net for more information

26 April 2008 - Phoenix Big Coffee Morning
Lord Williams's Association Big Coffee Morning. Homemade cakes and scones and homeade cake stall. Jewellery and Phoenix books, Eco St and Pashmina stalls. Nearly new handbags and DVD sale. 10.00am to 2.30pm. In aid of the Arts and Drama Studio. Everyone welcome. Music by the school's music groups. Entrance Free.

26 April 2008 - Come and Sing for Cancer Research UK

7pm at St Mary's Church, Haddenham. (2pm onwards, Music Issue, 3pm-5pm - Choir Rehearsal). £7 for singers, under 16s free. Free for audience with retiring collection. Mozart, Coronation Mass and Anthems by Elgar. Conducted by Ian Westley. Sheilagh Armitt - Soprano, Carol Johnston - Contralto, Kelvin Turner - Tenor, Colin Ferris - Bass, Stephen Axford - Organ. For further details and registration forms please contact Sheilagh Armitt on 01844 291720.

26 April 2008 - Spring Show & Plant Sale
Haddenham Horticultural Society are holding a Spring Show and Plant Sale in the Village Hall, Haddenha. Plant sale and stalls open, 9.00am; Viewing of exhibits 10.00am to 11.30am. Presentation of trophies and raffle draw 11.30am. Plants, books, cakes, raffle, refreshments, whtie elephant. Schedules from usual outlets or telephone Gay on 01844 291490.

26 April 2008 - The Dream of Gerontius: Edward Elgar
Lord Williams's Festival Chorus and the Ealing Symphony Orchestra, Musical Director John Gibbons. Soloists from the Royal Opera House. 7.30pm at Thame Leisure Centre. Tickets £12 (concessions £9, under 18s £1), from Peter North, 20 Cornmarket, Thame; Cargo, 18 Cornmarket, Thame; Thame Leisure Centre; Rosemary 01844 344083. www.lordwilliamsfestivalchorus.org.uk.

27 April 2008 - Fresh Start

Community Church Public Meeting: Looking for a fresh start in life? Is there more to life than eat/work/sleep/play? Community Church Thame hosts their fortnightly public meeting 4.00pm-5.30pm at Thame Barns Centre. More details from www.occ.org.uk/freshstart.

27 April 2008 - Advanced Walk from Haddenham

Advanced walk from Haddenham. Meet outside the Library in Banks Road at 2.00pm. Country walks on rural footpaths. Varied terrain and some stiles. Up to 4 miles. Approximately 2 hours.

Improve your health and meet new friends with Simply Walk – It’s simple, easy and free. Walks are led by trained volunteer walk leaderrs who will help get you started and encourage you to walk at your own pace. No need to book, just turn up. For more information please contact Simply Walk on 01494 475367, email: simplywalks@buckscc.gov.uk or visit the website www.buckscc.gov.uk/rights_of_way.

28 April 2008 - Rusty Racquets Evening

At Thame Tennis Club, Chiltern Grove, Queens Road, Thame. Want to try tennis? Want to play tennis? Then come to a Rusty Racquets Evening at 6.30pm. Special sessions for beginners and “lapsed” players. For more details please ring Aidan Coles on 01844 238900. www.thametennisclub.org.uk.

28 April 2008 - RSPB Aylesbury Branch - Talk
"The Chilterns Experience" - an illustrated talk by John Wyatt. 7.30pm at Prebendal Farm Community Centre, Fowler Road, Aylesbury. Aylesbury Group members: £3, Visitors £4.50. All visitors welcome. For further information contact 01844 352559.

29 April 2008 - Animal Training Talk
7.00pm at Towersey Memorial Hall, Towersey OX9 3QY. Julia Meads - Animal Communication Training (ACT1) will give a talk: "What is animal communication and how is it applied?". Animal communication is one of the most natural forms of communication. It is a connection and sharing of feelings that enables deeper understanding of our animals on a physical, emotional and spiritual level, bringing you closer together. £7 on the night, £5 in advance. Contact details for a one day workshop in your area: Julia Meads 01243 602531/07951 777330. julia_meads@yahoo.co.uk. www.inca-1.co.uk or www.reikicare.co.uk.

02 May 2008 to 24 May 2008 - Oxfordshire Artweeks

During May and June each year, Oxfordshire artists and crafts people open their homes and studios to the public to share their art. There are around 400 stunning exhibitions throughout the county, some in larger public spaces, and entry is free to all of them. www.artweeks.org.

- Includes an exhibition of woven textiles, garden pottery and textile collages at Sandy Lane Farm, Tiddington OX9 2LA. For further informaton call 01844 274225 or 07974 659089.

- See Group LASSCO (London Road, Milton Common OX9 2JN) join the Artweeks organisation for the first time with the finest selection of contemporary artists (8 in total) exhibiting their latest works amidst an eclectic mix of salvage and curiosities. It all kicks off with a launch party on Friday May 2 from 6-8pm. www.lassco.co.uk.

03 May 2008 - Tools for Self Reliance

A stall will be set up in Thame Upper High Street Car Park by the Rotary Club of Thame which has supported this charity for several years. If you have, or know someone who has, old tools (not garden tools) that are no longer required, please bring them along. When collected, Thame Rotarians then take them to a team of skilled folk who give their time voluntarily and refurbish them. They are then shipped to needy countries in Africa and are given free to people who desperately need them to work with. In 2006 Thame Townsfolk contributed to sending 61,140 sets of refurbished tools to five different African Countries. Each year, Tools for Self Reliance helps approximately 10,000 tradesmen and women to earn a living. Help is needed to keep up this record.

03 May 2008 - "Home" - EVENT CANCELLED

“Home” – new play based on the Exodus, performed by the Rhema Theatre Company. A joint Church event (St Andrew’s, Methodists and Congregational), at Chinnor Congregational Church. Tickets £6 (£5 concessions) to include an interval drink, obtainable from Chinnor SPAR, the Church Offices, or Jo Whitfield: 07785 941023.

03 May 2008 to 05 May 2008 - Woburn Abbey Bedfordshire Craft Fair
For information call Living Heritage Craft Shows 01283 820548 or visit LivingHeritageCraftShows.co.uk.

03 May 2008 - Men's Breakfast at the Barns Centre

Building Wealth for the World’s Poor: Edward Fox. Sponsored by Christians in Thame, 8.00am– 9.30am at the Barns Centre. Full English Breakfast - £5, challenging speakers, good company. To book for the Breakfast, please call Michael Webb (01844 212484) by Tuesday 29 April, and a place will be reserved for you. Payment can either be made before the event or at the door.

03 May 2008 - Thame and Wheatley Ramblers

Walk. Meet at the public car park opposite the Barley Mow PH, Clifton Hampden, at 10.00am for an 11 mile riverside walk via Abingdon. Pub stop. Sorry, no dogs. 01865 358905. All welcome. www.ramblers-oxon.org.uk.

03 May 2008 - Whiteleaf Golf Club Open Day
All day from 10.00am. No need to book a tee time, just come along and see what Whiteleaf Golf Club has to offer - come and try 9 holes for free. Ladiges, Gents, Juniors and Families welcome. At the Club House, Whiteleaf Village, Upper Icknield Way, Princes Risborough HP27 0LY. Tel 01844 274048 or 01844 343097. www.whiteleafgolfclub.uk.

03 May 2008 to 05 May 2008 - Teddy Bear Days
On the Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway. Each child carrying a teddy bear will travel FREE when accompanied by a fare-paying adult. Plus kids entertainers. (Saturday 3 May - diesel-only service). For further details contact talking timetable 01844 353535 or visit www.cprra.co.uk. 07765 467090 for information.

03 May 2008 to 05 May 2008 - Live Crafts & Thames Valley Country Food Fair
At Mapledurham House, off A4074 between Reading and Wallingford, Berkshire RG47 7TR. 10am to 5pm Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Adults £5, Seniors £4.50, children 6-16 £1. Families £11. Joint admission for both the Live Crafts Show and Mapledurham House - Adults £7.50. Advance tickets: adults £4, seniors £3.50, children (6-16 years) 50p. Family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) £8.50. Advance tickets available online. For more information please contact 01494 717071, fax 01494 718028 ore email info@hedfairs.co.uk or visit www.livecraftsshows.co.uk.

04 May 2008 - Thame and Wheatley Ramblers

Walk. Meet at the main car park, Goring at 10.00am for a 7 mile walk to Wroxhills Wood, Park Wood, Cold Harbour and Great Chalk Wood. 01844 353296. All welcome. www.ramblers-oxon.org.uk.

04 May 2008 - Antique & Collectors Fair
At Brill Memorial Hall, Brill, Nr Aylesbury. 10.30am to 4.00pm. 28 stalls on the first Sunday of the month. Admission 60p, concessions 30p. Refreshments available all day. To book a stall or any enquiry please call 01296 641 908 or 077 6281 1791.

05 May 2008 - Rusty Racquets Evening

06 May 2008 to 10 May 2008 - The Entertainer
Thame Players presents John Osborne's gritty drama 7.45pm at the Players Theatre, Nelson Street, Thame OX9 2DP. thameplayers@aol.com. Tel 01865 358907 www.thameplayers.co.uk. Tickets for all Thame Players productions are available from Tickets Anywhere, Greyhound Walk, Thame: 0871 2227232, or from the theatre during the week of the show, 7pm-8pm weekdays. Telephone 01844 212012 during these times.

07 May 2008 - Thame Townswomen's Guild
Meeting 7.30pm at Lee Court, Wellington STree. Guest Speaker: Mrs Carol Underwood, The Modern Library Service. Visitors are very welcome to attend. Light refreshments and raffle.

10 May 2008 - Art Exhibition

Thame in Bloom will be holding an Art Exhibition in the Upper Chamber at Thame Town Hall in the morning. Details to be confirmed.

10 May 2008 - Thame and Wheatley Ramblers

Walk. Meet at Goring village Hall at 9.30am for a 13 mile walk to Westridge Green, Aldworth and the Ridgeway. Pub stop. 01865 874300. All welcome. www.ramblers-oxon.org.uk.

10 May 2008 - Thame Choral Society Concert

7.45pm at St Mary's Church, Thame. Rossini@ Stabat Mater, Handel: Coronation Anthems, Hummel: Trumpet Concerto. Thame Sinfonia, Conductor - Colin Spinks. Tickets available from ThameNews.Net in Jordan's Courtyard (to the left of the Swan Hotel), from Angela - 01844 279797, or from members of the choir. £10 (£7 concessions).

11 May 2008 - A Matter of Life and Death
Cinema screenings presented by Thame Cinema 4 All. Film to be confirmed. Tickets and free membership available at the door. Further information can be obtained by telephone from 01844 214372 or by email on films@thamecinema.org.uk. www.thameplayers.co.uk. Screening begins at 7pm, doors open at 6.30pm.

11 May 2008 - Fresh Start

12 May 2008 - Rusty Racquets Evening

13 May 2008 - Thame Farmers' Market
In the Upper High Street Car Park between 8.00am and 1.00pm

16 May 2008 to 18 May 2008 - The Craft & Design Experience - Henley

The best of contemporary design, craft and art, including sculpture garden, workshops, demonstrations, entertainment. Shop direct from 200 exhibitors. 10-5 daily at Fawley Court, Henley on Thames. Ample free parking. Adults £6, Seniors £5, Under 14s £1. More information from 01622 747325 or visit www.craftexperience.co.uk. email info@craftexperience.co.uk

16 May 2008 to 17 May 2008 - St Mary's Church Flower Festival
Concert: "Summertime". Soprano: Roselle Collins. Pianist: Rowenea Gibbons. Friday 1pm to 2pm. Saturday 3pm to 4pm. Free Admission. Flower Festival programmes £1 each. Donations in aid of the St Mary's Chancel Furnishings. Cream Teas from 1pm.

17 May 2008 - Thame Cinema 4 All
Cinema screenings presented by Thame Cinema 4 All. Film to be confirmed. Tickets and free membership available at the door. Further information can be obtained by telephone from 01844 214372 or by email on films@thamecinema.org.uk. www.thameplayers.co.uk

17 May 2008 - Thame and Wheatley Ramblers

Walk. Meet at the Goose PH, Britwell Salome (park considerately down the lane) at 10.30am for a 10 mile walk to Swyncombe, Ewelme and Upperton. Pub stop 01869 249128. All welcome. www.ramblers-oxon.org.uk.

17 May 2008 - Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway
Members Open Day. Why not come down and see how the railway operates? Join on the day and have a free ride. On the Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway. For further details contact talking timetable 01844 353535 or visit www.cprra.co.uk. 07765 467090 for information.

17 May 2008 - Thame Runners 25 Years Dinner Dance

Thame Runners was founded back in 1983 and this is the club’s 25th anniversary. A dinner and dance to commemorate this milestone is being held at The Oxfordshire Golf Club. The club is encouraging anyone who has been a member of the club to join the festivities. For more information, please visit the club website www.thamerunners.co.uk.

18 May 2008 - St Mary's Church Flower Festival
1pm to 4pm Concert: "Summertime". Soprano: Roselle Collins. Pianist: Rowenea Gibbons. Choral Evensong at 4pm. Free Admission. Flower Festival programmes £1 each. Donations in aid of the St Mary's Chancel Furnishings.

19 May 2008 - Rusty Racquets Evening

21 May 2008 - Thame: The Enclosure Award

7.30pm at Thame Museum, Lower High Street, Thame. Speaker: Beatrice Dobie. Tickets £3.50, (members £3) from museum reception. Please book early as there is only a limited number of tickets available. All proceeds will go towards the running costs of the museum.

23 May 2008 - Boris Johnson MP Surgery

Boris Johnson, the Member of Parliament for South Oxfordshire (Henley Constituency) will be holding a surgery at Thame Town Hall. This will be held in the Meeting Room in the Thame Information Centre from 4.00pm to 6.00pm. If you would like Boris Johnson to help you, please call his constituency office on 01491 612852 to make an appointment. Alternatively you can write to: Boris Johnson MP, House of Commons, Westminster, London, SW1A 0AA.

25 May 2008 - Fresh Start

25 May 2008 - Advanced Walk from Haddenham

Advanced walk from Haddenham. Meet outside the Library in Banks Road at 2.00pm. Country walks on rural footpaths. Varied terrain and some stiles. Up to 4 miles. Approximately 2 hours.

25 May 2008 - Thame and Wheatley Ramblers

Walk. Meet at Chilton (park considerately in the village and meet outside the pub) at 10.00am for a 6.5 mile circular walk with lovely views via Dorton and Brill. Sorry, no dogs. 01844 208517. All welcome. www.ramblers-oxon.org.uk.