Thame News round-up

WILLIAM Wright, 29, of Cotmore Gardens, Thame, has been disqualified from driving after he drove a Volkswagen Golf on Ellesborough Road, Buckinghamshire, with a quantity of two controlled drugs in his system (benzoylecgonine and cocaine).

He was disqualified from holding a driving licence for 12 months, fined £275 and rdered to pay a victim surcharge of £32 and costs of £85 to the CPS.

Wild Oxfordshire News

SAVE THE DATE – Saturday, March 28, 10am – 4.30pm, Benson village hall. More details next month – a Conference for all local environment groups.

With such pressure for development across the county, the need to protect and enhance our green spaces, and biodiversity has never been more important. Most parishes are now drawing up Neighbourhood Plans and many local groups are getting involved in the process. If you have risen to the challenge of preparing a NP for your parish, or are wondering where to start, go along to the conference to find out more.

The ‘nuts and bolts’ will be addressed during a series of presentations in the morning and, after lunch, there will be a guided walk around Benson showcasing the achievements that Benson’s Nature Group has already been able to make through the process. By the end of the day, we’ll all know more about getting gains for wildlife out of the Neighbourhood Planning process.

Wild Oxfordshire needs a Director

Wild Oxfordshire is currently recruiting for the position of Director. The role will provide an opportunity for an enthusiastic, experienced and committed person to help shape and lead the response to the many challenges that nature faces within Oxfordshire. The job is described as ‘an opportunity to deliver, at a county-wide level, the UK ambition to become the first generation to leave the environment in a better state than we received it’

For further details, a role specification and information on how to apply visit: https://www.wildoxfordshire.org.uk/about/

Community policing awards 2020

NOMINATIONS have opened for this year’s Community Policing Awards (CPAs). Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond in their role? Someone who you believe should be recognised for their hard work and efforts over the last year? Could you provide an example of how they have exceeded what is expected of them?

The CPAs are a chance for people to nominate officers, staff and volunteers who have made a real difference to their community while working for Thames Valley Police. They take place each year at a ceremony held at Eynsham Hall near Witney in Oxfordshire in May and are now in their nineteenth year.

Nominations for the nine award categories are open until Monday, February 24. To nominate someone for an award visit the Thames Valley Police website to fill out a short form explaining your reasons. LINK HERE

DATES for your diary – the dates for this year’s TAL Festival, which will be this growing festival’s 10th anniversary, are October 15 – 20, 2020.

THAME Children’s Cinema’s next showing is The Lion King. Sunday, 26 January, 2.30pm, The Players Theatre, Nelson Street. Tickets £5 each. All profits to the Red Kite Family Centre. Available from: redkitefamilycentre.org/events.

THAME CARNIVAL 2020 – Saturday, June 13, 2020 – 12 noon – 4pm – Theme for this year, ‘Heart of Thame’ – All parade entries have the freedom to dress as they want to!

Thame Carnival Organisation needs help!

If you can help with anything at all, no matter how big or small, please get in touch. The carnival team really needs an Event Lead as after four years, Sue Martin-Downhill has stepped down this year.

Sue said: “We would love this community event to take place again this year and prove that the “Heart of Thame” is beating strongly.

“We are also looking for Sponsors and advertisers for this year’s Carnival – please go to the website for more information or to book your spot.” www.thamecarnival.co.uk

Charities for this Year: Thame & District Day Care Centre, LWS Young Carers and Thame Girl Guiding.