04/05/11…..Second chance for help with sprucing up your shop front

THERE’S a second chance to learn about Thame’s shopfront improvement scheme if you missed the recent talk at The James Figg, in Thame.

SODC’s Conservation experts will be on hand to offer advise – as well as giving a facinating talk on the history of Thame’s shopfronts, with illustrations! And, there will be some great foody nibbles to tide you over until supper time.

ARE you a Thame business owner considering smartening up your shop front or considering any of the follow?:

? repairs?
? re-instating original architectural features?
? repainting or re-rendering?
? pedestrian access improvements?
? new signage?
? new window display equipment?
? replacing external shutters with internal
security grilles and or security glazing?
? lighting?

Then 21st Century Thame might be able to help. This local partnership has secured some money from the South East of England Development Agency (SEEDA)and South Oxfordshire District Council and is offering grants of up to 50% towards the cost of the work.

Interested?

Come along to our shop front workshop on Wednesday, May 4,at 6pm in the Stables, The James Figg, Thame, and hear more about it. You will find out about eligibility criteria, money available, decision-making process etc. You will also be able to talk to our conservation experts about your plans or ideas and get free planning advice if required.

To register please email: caroline.wood@southandvale.gov.uk or call 01491 823313.

Not free on that date?

Not to worry! All information is available from:
? Caroline Wood, Shared Economic Development Officer, South and Vale district councils on 01491 823133 or email at caroline.wood@southandvale.gov.uk.
? Or pop-in to see Sonja Francis at ThameNews.net (please call ahead 07792 487030).

Our conservation experts will also be back in the town for free planning advice in April and May (dates to be announced).

Please note that closing date for application is 30 June 2011. So get in touch to register your interest as soon as possible.

PHOTO: A Thame shop front made to look like an old camera shop for Midsomer Murders! (Now returned to its former glory as Rumsey’s in Upper High Street)