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**NEWS**
Young Pop Star Competition
When:
21 or under? Take part on Sunday
01 August at Market Square Aylesbury. Win £100 cash
and a recording of your performance! For entry details call 07751
310983 or email info@stn-music.co.uk This e-mail address is being
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CASH for achievement!
South Oxfordshire District Council
is offering awards to 11 - 19 year olds who have shown dedication
in either the arts, sports or citizenship in the last 12 months.
In the past they have received very few applications for the arts
and citizenship categories so are keen to hear about young people
who have done particularly well in those categories.

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Video
of Kry
Wolf's booty of 'The Race' by yello
......................Kry Wolf is a collaboration between Thame's
Bill Francis (Bill eff) and friend
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Live, open music nights new
for Thame

A NEW outlet for Thame's talented musicians, and those beginning
their journey along the music performance road, launched on Thursday
(04/02/10).
The First Thursday Music Club
will run, obviously, on the first Thursday of every month, at
The Stables, behind The James Figg pub, in Cornmarket, Thame.
See the website
for details and how to get involved
Dont forget there are two
other good open mic nights in the area too:
· Last Thursday of every
month at the Three
Horseshoes in Towersey
· First Saturday of every
month in the Wheatsheaf
in Chinnor
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Picture Copyright of Tristan Savatier -
loupiote.com
Arrests as
illegal ravers removed by police -
POLICE officers recently broke up an illegal Rave in Nethercote
Lane near Lewknor.
On Sunday, 07/02/2010, approximately
40 people were moved off the site by police and the landowner
and during their removal two arrests were made for possession
of controlled drug and driving under influence of alcohol.
Sgt Chris Hazell, based at Thame
police station in Greyhound Walk, commented: "Thames Valley
Police are committed to taking positive action in response to
illegal music events. We would like to remind the community to
contact the Police at the first sign of suspect activity. We would
like to make potential organisers aware that Thames Valley Police
will actively investigate such events and take positive action
towards the prosecution of offenders and the seizure and loss
of sound equipment, as with the Waterperry Rave last year.
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29/01/10
THAME
Youth Theatre has launched a new dance group on Tuesday evenings

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Thame & Chinnor Young Achievers
get funding support

THREE Thame gymnasts, all pupils
at the Thame based Oxfordshire School of Gymnastics, were presented
with Young Achievers Awards at a special ceremony yesterday.
As well as
Emerald Baxter and Cosette
Jackson (see previous reports) 16 year-old Gabrielle
Jackson also received funding support from South Oxfordshire
District Council. She achieved gold at three events this year
and plans to progress from the National Development Plan to Junior
Federation of International Gymnastics level to compete in further
competitions abroad in June 2010.
Chinnor young people receive
Young Achievers Award 20/01/10
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Musician, Matthew Hopgood,from Chinnor, plays the classical guitar
at grade VI and as well as playing in his worship group in church
most weeks, has a band with friends from school. They are currently
composing their own material. He helps teach classical guitar
and is currently working towards his grade VIII.
A second young person from Chinnor has been recognised for her
achievements in her discipline, swimming.
Charley Messenger, 14, from Chinnor,
swims for Wycombe District swimming club. She has competed in
numerous events over the past twelve months, winning medals at
Wycombe, Milton Keynes and Reading. Charley's level of commitment
is extensive, training six to eight times per week - getting up
at 5am to train!
Both Charley and Matthew, along
with three Thame gymnasts, received their awards at a ceremony
yesterday January 19, 2010, at the Cornerstones Centre in Didcot.
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local businesses support Thame
Youth Memorial - 19/01/10

A MEMORIAL to the young people
of Thame who have lost their lives prematurely, came closer to
being a reality today when a cheque for £500 was given by
Waitrose.
The Manager of Waitrose's Thame
store, Mike Sainsbury, was inspired to apply to the Waitrose Community
Fund for a donation to the project, when he heard about it from
one of his employees, Mark Stiles. Mark's brother Greg died in
a road collision near Thame last May.
Mark praised his employer's support
saying: "It's great to see local retailers and businesses
embracing our efforts on this project with financial support.
"Waitrose are renowned for
looking after their customers and employees, many of whom are
directly affected by or involved with the Thame Youth Memorial."
There is further support from Waitrose in the pipeline as they
have agreed to feature the Youth Memorial Trust as one of the
nominated charities in their local Community Matters, green disc
scheme in February, and the Trust will receive a share of the
£1000 allocated every month to local good causes.
Another local business, The Well
café in North Street, Thame, are sponsoring the Trust during
February and will donate 10p for every cup of coffee sold during
the month.
The Trust have also now launched
a Grand Draw Raffle, which they hope will touch every home and
business in Thame. Prizes have been donated by local companies
with a headline prize of £1000 worth of shopping vouchers
presented by Sainsburys. Other prizes will include a full pamper
day at Brothers Salon, listed on their web site at www.thameyouthmemorial.org.
Tickets will be available through
some retailers in Thame and at many other locations over the next
couple of months, with the Grand Draw to be held at Thame Players
Theatre on Sunday, April 11, 2010.
PHOTO: Left to right, Town Cllr
Mike Dyer, Mark Stiles, Mike Sainsbury, Town Cllr David Bretherton
and Alison Biddle of Biddle Freight Services Ltd
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No cuts to Youth services after
all !
OXFORDSHIRE County Council has announced
that it will not now be carrying through with stringent cuts to
the county's youth services.
This policy reversal comes after complaints
about the council's original plans to make savings of around £2.3
million over five years in the youth service, including a petition
from members of the UNITE union which includes youth workers.
SEE
MORE ON THAMENEWS.NET
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Police warning to stay of frozen
lakes and ponds
Saturday 09 January 2010, 4:16pm
Thames Valley Police is urging people to
keep off frozen lakes, ponds and rivers following numerous reports
from concerned residents across the region.
Since 9am this morning (9/1), police have
taken at least six calls from residents reporting children and
adults walking and playing on frozen lakes across the Thames Valley.
Incidents have been reported in Milton Keynes, Bracknell, Oxford
and Aylesbury.
Acting Supt Simon Eatwell, Local Police
Area Commander for Milton Keynes said: It is really worrying
that despite all the warnings people are still risking their lives
walking on frozen lakes and ponds. We have even received reports
of some children playing on a frozen canal. I would urge parents
to make sure their children know just how dangerous playing on
ice is. Only yesterday, two brothers died after falling thorough
ice on a frozen lake in Leicester, we want to stop this happening
to anyone else.
They may think that as long as they
can swim they are safe but the sub zero temperatures of the water
and the currents under the ice, can lead to tragedy for even the
strongest swimmers. We dont want to stop anyone having fun
but would urge people to stay off of the ice and have fun where
its safe.
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Garden of Remembrance for Thame
youth Dedicated - See: http://www.thamenews.net/readmore.asp?Content_ID=5105&

Design brief for the memorial is available
for download at www.thameyouthmemorial.org.
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Thame teacher named as fatal
crash victim - See: http://www.thamenews.net/readmore.asp?Content_ID=5102&
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PS
Loads of photos from Thame's Got Talent now available - see http://www.flickr.com/photos/thamenews/
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Advice
for school and college leavers from Connexions
after A levels
YOUNG
people who are uncertain about their future options upon receiving
their A-Level and GCSE results can access a wealth of information
and advice through the county council's Connexions service.
Connexions
Oxfordshire, part of the council's Integrated Youth Support Service,
gives guidance from trained professionals to teenagers about opportunities,
jobs, apprenticeships and courses.
Young
people in Oxfordshire, like most sections of society, have faced
greater difficulty in the job market in recent months. Connexions
Oxfordshire is able to offer advice to 16- 18-year-olds who want
to avoid not being in education, employment or training about
courses which are available locally in sixth forms, colleges and
universities.
FACE
TO FACE SUPPORT
People
can access face-to-face support at various points all over Oxfordshire
through Connexions Centres, Youth Centre Access Points and Connexions
Outreach locations.
Connexions
Centres are offices located in town centres where teenagers can
access information about further education, as well as support
on other topics, including housing and sexual health. The centres
in Abingdon, Banbury, Bicester, Didcot, Oxford and Witney also
produce job bulletins about opportunities in their areas.
Access
Points are areas in Young People's Centres where information is
dispensed by youth workers about life skills, training, confidence-building
and more.
Drop-ins
and job clubs for young people are provided at Connexions Outreach
locations, including community centres, youth centres and other
locations, depending on demand.
People
can also meet with a Connexions Personal Advisor who can give
advice on issues which may affect younger people at school, work
or in their personal or family life, as well as providing information
about jobs and voluntary work.
Go
to www.connexionsoxfordshire.com for more information about Connexions
Oxfordshire and for locations of Connexions Centres, Youth Centre
Access Points and Connexions Outreach locations or email askconnexions@oxfordshire.gov.uk.
Further
information can be obtained in confidence from Connexions advisors
over the telephone, online, by text or email between 8am and 2am
everyday. Contact details are available at www.connexions-direct.com.
USE
CONNEXIONS FOR YOUR BENEFIT
Councillor
Louise Chapman, Oxfordshire County Council's Cabinet Member for
Children, Young People and Families, said: "There is a huge
amount of advice and guidance available for young people through
the Connexions service. I would urge any young person who is uncertain
about their future to get in touch and discuss what options are
open to them.
"It
is particularly important for everybody to maximise their potential
in these trying economic times - Connexions is an excellent tool
to find out what support and services are available."
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A level results to be proud
of !

THE
Students and staff of Lord Williamss School, Thame, are
celebrating another outstanding set of A Level results.
From
a record number of 607 exam entries, 97% achieved a pass grade.
An impressive 73% achieved A-C grades and 46% A-B grades.
Three
students, Hisham Sherif, Alice Carstairs and Tim Kew achieved
five A grades. Florence Batten-Turner and Sammy Daubney achieved
four A grades and the following students all achieved three A
grades: Jonathan Goggs, George Millo, Luke Ounsworth, Tarik Sharif,
Danny Spiteri, Charlotte Clarke, Maisie Faulkner, Tanith Jackson,
Rebecca Johnston and Iman Nafi.
FIRST
OXFORD UNIVERSITY BURSARY AWARDED
Two
students, Rosie Morris and Thomas Merriman were the first to achieve
the new A* grade awarded for the Extended Project Qualification.
In addition, Ed Smith received the Rycote Bursary from New College
Oxford, which has been introduced for the first time this year.
PRAISE
FROM HEADTEACHER
Headteacher
David Wybron commented: "After a long and sometimes anxious
wait, students can now celebrate their excellent achievements.
Very high academic standards have been maintained by our sixth
form students. They have worked very hard and have impressed staff
with their high levels of skill and dedication. They have benefited
from excellent teaching and support in school and at home."
HEAD OF YEAR CONGRATULATES 'FANTASTIC ACHIEVEMENTS'
Kate
Sheehan, Head of Sixth Form said: "We are immensely proud
of all our students whatever grades they achieved in their exams
this year. A Levels are not easy; students should be congratulated
on their fantastic achievements which are the result of two years
of hard work. We are pleased that these results will enable our
students to progress to their chosen field of employment or to
university. They have a bright and exciting future ahead of them
and we wish them all the very best whatever they decide to do."
BATTLE
OF THE UNIVERSITY PLACES - STUDENTS CONCERNED
After
the news today that there are seven students fighting for every
available university place this autumn, most A level students
interviewed by ThameNews.Net at Lord Williams's school today,
said that they were confident in finding a place at university.
However, some AS level students with one more year to go, said
that they were concerned that things may be worse by next year.
They seemed determined though to achieve the best results they
could to improve their chances in the battle for places in 2010.
PHOTO:
Simon Garbutt, Louise Gibbons, Hannah Rea, Will De val, Katie
Bennett, Claire Peacock, Ryan Chapman (apologies if any mis-spellings-
email:
editor@thame.net with corrections)
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Appeal
for support for 'Free Running' in Thame
- 10/08/09
TWO young Thame men are trying to gain support for a sport that
involves jumping, leaping and acrobatic moves to travel around
the town.
Free
Running, as its know, or Parkour, the original name for this discipline
with French origins, has had a bad press but Robert Fairweather
and his friends, believe that it can build self-confidence, respect,
fitness and creativity in young people.
They
have approached the town council and the local police about providing
a Parkour park in Thame, where they and other young people can
train and learn the skills to do Free Running safely and effectively.
Rob
told ThameNews.Net: "We have approached the local police
about Free Running in Thame but they say that it would encourage
anti-social behaviour with groups of young people hanging around,
that someone not participating could get hurt and that there could
be damage to property.
"We
understand these concerns but the idea is that people are properly
taught to chose benches etc that are sturdy and to do the moves
in a safe as well as an aesthetic way. Why would we want to damage
our urban playground and ruin our own fun?
"Proper
Free Running is nothing to do with people jumping across roof
spaces and getting injured as seen on TV. Its all about knowing
your limits, moving in an aesthetically pleasing manner by flipping
over obstacles etc, and importantly, what we do is spend a large
amount of time training to prepare out bodies for the physical
rigours of the activity before venturing onto the streets."
Free
Running already takes place all over the world, including London,
Mexico and Austria as will as other places in the UK including
in Leicester, Salisbury and Bristol, where the local community
police officer helped to set up training facilities.
Rob
explained that he has been told by Thame Town Council that if
he can show that there is sufficient support and they come up
with a business plan, the town council would look into supporting
the setting up a Parkour Park.
Find
out more about Free Running, by visiting LINK
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NEW YOUTH SHELTER SCRAWLED
WITH 'obscene graffitit'
A BRAND new, state-of-the-art Youth Shelter
has been scrawled with obscene graffiti, just days after it was
officially opened.
The £12,000 shelter has solar powered
lighting and the facility to play music through Bluetooth using
mobile phones and was only installed two weeks ago.
Thame Town Council, which provided the
shelter after consultation with young people in the town, is appealing
for help to stop this sort of vandalism which costs more money
and time to clear up.
Within a couple of months of the opening
of a completely re-equipped Southern Road Recreation Area, now
know as The South Pole, at a cost of £186,000, parts of
the wet pour surface has already been ripped up.
The Chairman of the town council's Culture
Leisure and Recreation Committee, Cllr Nigel Champken-Woods, said:
"I really do wonder why we bother. A lot of money has been
spent recently on trying to improve the facilities for the younger
members of our community but a small group of people try to destroy
the good work."
The council is asking anyone who sees vandalism
taking place, to report it to the police straight away, by calling
999.
Alternatively, anyone with information
about vandalism who does not wish to speak to police or leave
their name, call the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
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Image courtesy of fluffysphere.com
WARNING - Inhaling Noz,
(nitrous oxide - laughing gas) can kill!
THERE are more warnings this week that
the craze among middle class adults and young people to inhale
'Noz' or nitrous oxide, often from an inflated balloon, can be
dangerous, after a 23 year-old man from Birmingham, died recently
after inhaling Noz, or laughing gas as it is also known.
The use of Noz is becoming more wide spread
in the Thame area, where it is popular with young kids because
it is a cheap way to get a temporary 'high'. But because the body
need oxygen, breathing in neat Helium can quickly cause suffocation,
as the body's oxygen quickly runs out.
Inhaling Noz can apparently cause brain
damage and damage to the spine because it effects bone marrow.
MAKE YOUR OWN MIND UP - Follow this link
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Connexions
CONNEXIONS in South Oxfordshire has recently
opened a drop-in service at Thame Town Hall each Wednesdays
2pm 4.30pm. Connexions can help young people between 16
and 19 years of age with:
· job hunting support
· careers information, advice and
guidance
· CV building
· advice on other matters, such
as finance, housing and general health.
If you need support, Connexions would love
to see you!