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Rock The Pavilion, Chinnor (18/06/09) More great local bands will 'rock the pavillion'
- Appearing at this week's event at the Chinnor Sports and Social Club, will be: Michael Lee Band £3 to get in, 7.30pm to 11pm - Low cost bar More info at: http://www.orsumevents.co.uk
Presented by Orsum Events & Crash
Record: Chinnor Sports & Social Club; 7.30pm-11pm - Entry
£3; Low cost bar; Almost Presidents, Dr Slaggleberry, Elements
of Refusal, Deep Deep Balls & Reign Upon Us Pass it on .... Cheap Bar - Great Bands
- Fantastic Lights - Awesome Sound!
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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Regular Rocks Nights
are back! - From March
12 Previously held in Thame, the Rock Nights were extremely popular hosting favourites including Hedroom, Lament, Tonight is Goodbye, Daytime Roleplay, Shouting Mike, Linchpin, The Youngs Plans, but when the Football Club, and The Social both closed, and with the absence of a suitable regular venue, they stopped, With continued pressure to revive these nights from gig goers and musicians alike, the search for a suitable venue began. The Social Club in Chinnor was available as a regular venue and seemed to fit the bill so, with the teaming up of Orsum Events and Crash Records, regular rock nights are back with a new name, Rock the Pavilion. Starting on March 12, the Rock Nights will be held every other Thursday until June 18, at The Pavilion, Sports and Social Club, Station Road, Chinnor Oxon. The venue will be 14+ with strict ID for the licensed bar. Having gained support from Marshall, Ashdown and Rock Star Energy drinks and with four bands per night, Rock the Pavilion rock nights are going to be orsum!! Doors open from 8pm. Entry is £3 on the door, tickets available from 01844 355674, Spar in Chinnor and Sapphire Moon in Thame. For bands or artists wishing to perform
at these nights email Michele info@crash-records.co.uk
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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
Witness appeal after Waddesdon
party turns nasty THE Police are appealing for witnesses after trouble at a party that took place in Marsh Gibbon on Friday (27/2). Police were alerted to a party at Marsh Gibbon Village Hall where underage drinking and the use of illegal drugs were believed to be taking place. The neighbourhood team, including Police Community Support Officers, Neighbourhood Specialist Officer (NSO) and an officer from the Special Constabulary, attended the venue and quickly seized a large quantity of alcohol and a small amount of cannabis from the partygoers. The party was closed prematurely by the organiser at 11pm due to problems inside the venue and the group of approximately 200 young people, all aged between 14 and 18 and many of them intoxicated, congregated in the car park. A number of altercations took place between the young people, resulting in several people being hurt. Injuries included cut lips, black eyes and a broken nose. The two officers at the scene called for assistance and, whilst waiting for the extra officers, dispersed the crowd. A police dog, dog handler and extra police officers from Bicester and Aylesbury where quickly deployed and order was restored. No one was arrested. PC Gareth Morley, said: “Not only does consuming large quantities of alcohol present a significant risk to young people’s health, it can lead to consequences they may live to regret, including a criminal record." “A number of people at the party received varying levels of injury. I urge anyone who was injured to contact police and make a report. Any witnesses to the events are also encouraged to come forward.” Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information concerning how a number of people received their injuries is urged to contact PC Gareth Morley at Waddesdon police station. You can contact PC Morley via the 24-hour Police Enquiry Centre on 0845 8 505 505. If you do not want to talk to the police please call the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111. You can also give information to the police
in person by visiting any police station. To find out the opening
times and location of your local station please call 0845 8 505
505
Thame Mayor voted down on youth memorial consultation -
A Youth Memorial Working Group of town councillors presented a progress report on Tuesday to the Culture Leisure and Recreation committee, outlining design considerations for the proposed memorial and a questionaire which includes preferences for the use of epetaphs. The idea for a Memorial to the young people of Thame who have died, often in tragic circumstances, came from a local resident who was so impressed by the length of time and care taken in maintaining the tribute to Cloe Owens near the Aylesbury round-about where she was killed three years ago. He suggested that the council provide a place of reflection and contemplation for the friends and families of those young people who have died. The town council agreed that the triangular piece of land on the end of the Memorial Gardens could be used for such a purpose. A public meeting to help move the project forward will be held on Saturday, January 31, in the Upper Chamber, between 10am and 12 pm.
Connexions CONNEXIONS in South Oxfordshire has recently opened a “drop-in” service at Thame Town Hall each Tuesday between 10.00am and 12.30pm. 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!
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Image courtesy of fluffysphere.com
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Image courtesy of the makers of Cloe's RIP Video)