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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2014 ISSUE 6

INSIDE THIS ISSUECHINNOR RAILWAY ARTICLE, PUZZLES. COMMUNITY INFORMATION, BUSINESS PROMOTIONS AND MUCH MORE.

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Editors’ LetterWelcome to the Jan/Feb issue of Chiltern View Thame Area

magazine and Happy New Year to all our readers and advertisers.

We do hope you all had a lovely Christmas and are looking forward to the year ahead.

We had a lot of changes here at Chiltern Directories last year. At times, some of these changes were quite a challenge but we now find ourselves stronger and more positive than ever. We moved offices, launched the Thame area magazine, lost and gained key staff members, changed the delivery of the magazine and doubled our distribution to include a much larger area which has proved to be a great success with both readers and advertisers. We hope to continue to build all 3 magazines this year but to keep the same format with a good mixture of local articles, business promotion and community information.

Our Christmas Charity donation is going to Dovecote Day Centre (please see details in the community pages) and we were so pleased to have been able to give to such a good cause.

The lovely front cover picture was kindly sent across by Nick White who is also a member of Thame Digital Camera Club.

Until the next time


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The Chinnor Railway is our local friendly volunteer operated branch line in the style of the former Great Western Railway and is a not to be missed heritage attraction for tourists, families and enthusiasts alike. Historic steam and vintage diesel services run most Sundays and some Saturdays from Mothering Sunday 30th March to Halloween on 26th October 2014.

Starting out from the delightfully restored Chinnor station with its ample free parking, the line follows the foot of the Chiltern Hills and runs parallel to the historic Icknield Way until it reaches the outskirts of Princes Risborough. The round trip is a leisurely 45 minutes long allowing you to take-in some very attractive open countryside and to enjoy outstanding views across the Vale of Whiteleaf.

Tickets for Standard Timetable days are generally issued on the basis of pay-once-and-stay-all-day, and so you can make as many journeys as you wish

on the day of issue. Most trains convey a buffet car and the Cambrian Cafe at the station serves reasonably priced tea, coffee, light refreshments and delicious homemade treats. There’s also a well-stocked shop selling railway-style souvenirs and gift items and we find the volunteer staffs are always delighted to discuss their activities with you – but beware, they are so enthusiastic you could end up becoming a volunteer!

In addition to the Standard Timetables there are popular Special Events throughout the year - including on 14 June when you can see behind the scenes on the railway’s Open Day, whilst between 9–21 August an intensive service will be run to celebrate 20 years of heritage railway operation, then on 12 October all available steam and diesel locomotives will be in operation on Gala Day.

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Stagecoach ThameWeekly classes for ages 4-18 on SaturdaysWe offer high-quality training in all aspects of theatre performing, including:

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Sing, Dance and Act with Stagecoach Thame!Stagecoach Thame is a part time theatre arts school, which teaches singing, dance and drama to children and teens age 4-18 years on Saturdays at the Phoenix Performing Arts Centre in Thame.

Being a Stagecoach student is about having fun each weekend with friends who share a passion for the performing arts. But it is also about learning skills such as voice projection, character development, flexibility, co-ordination and improvisation – all of which help to build confidence, self-esteem, poise and articulation that will stand the students in good stead throughout their lives.

Stagecoach also runs workshops in the Easter and Summer holidays. These are open to everyone and are a great opportunity to be part of a team putting on a presentation or a musical for family and friends.

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Swordfighting in Thame!

You might not know it but Thame has a swordfighting history. Ever heard of James Figg – after whom the pub in Thame is named?

Born in Thame in 1695, he was to be acclaimed as England’s first boxing champion. But as well as being famous for his boxing, he was a fencing master with a fencing school in London and was defeated just once in a career of 271 fights.The modern Olympic sport of fencing developed from the study of swordplay in Europe over hundreds of years. As well as Olympic dreams, there are lots of reasons to take up fencing. It’s fast and exciting, it can help keep you fit, and it’s based on skill, not strength, and will test your mind as well as your body. Women can compete against men on an equal footing at club level. Thame Duellists Fencing Club is a friendly club open to beginners of any age (adults and children) from 7 years old, as well as more experienced fencers. We meet on

Thursday evenings during term at Thame leisure centre. A beginners’ course is £90, or £75 for under 11s, for a ten week course over one term. We will provide you with all the kit you need as a beginner including mask, jacket and weapon. So if you’ve everfancied yourself as Zorro or d’Artagnan or reckon you could wield a sabre better than Darth Maul, take up fencing and turn a swordfighting daydream into an exciting reality. If you want to learn more about fencing and Thame Duellists, contact the club’s British Fencing registered coach, James Kingston, on 07947 049511 or email [email protected] for more information Club website: http://www.thameduellistsfencingclub.blogspot.co.uk/


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Serves 4Ready in 1½ hours

Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil15g butter650g small red onions, peeled and thinly sliced2 tsp brown sugar1 tbsp flour1 tbsp wholegrain mustard1.2litres beef or vegetable stock Few sprigs fresh thyme, plus extra to garnishSalt and freshly ground black pepper8 thin slices day old French bread75g Gruyere cheese, grated

Method1 Heat the oil and butter in a large, deep heavy-based saucepan until the butter is sizzling. Add all the sliced onions and cook very gently over a low heat for 15 minutes, stirring frequently.

2 Sprinkle over the sugar and cover and cook for a further 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are very soft and golden.

3 Stir in the flour and half the mustard and cook for 1 minute, then gradually stir in the stock. Add the thyme sprigs, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper (see Tip) and bring to the boil.

4 Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust the seasoning to taste.

Lightly toast the slices of French bread on one side. Spread the untoasted sides with the rest of the mustard and top with the grated Gruyere cheese. Pop under a hot grill for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

6 Ladle the soup into warmed bowls and top each with two hot Gruyere croutons. Serve immediately garnished with thyme sprigs.

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The Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

The Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

covers a huge swathe of our local countryside, stretching from the River Thames in Oxfordshire up through Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire to Hitchin in Hertfordshire.

It is a beautiful area, full of rolling chalk hills, beech woodland, clear chalk streams and a wealth of wildlife. It was designated as an AONB in 1965, in recognition that its landscape is amongst the finest in the country. It is one of 46 AONBs in the UK which, together with National Parks, represent our most scenic countryside.

The Chiltern Hills have been well-known for centuries, though not always for the best reasons. In medieval times the heavily-wooded hills and secluded valleys were the hangout of fugitives escaping the law and the area acquired a bad reputation. However, as nearby London grew some of its prosperous citizens began seeking country estates and a number of great houses and parks were created in the Chilterns, gradually improving its respectability. Nowadays you can visit many of these properties plus a wealth of other historic treasures in the area.

There are lots of ways to enjoy the Chilterns, and most will keep you and your wallet healthy! With over 2000km of footpaths criss-crossing the area, plus the Ridgeway and Thames Path National Trails, the opportunities to go for scenic walks are endless. There are many circular walking

routes of all lengths: you can do a gentle walk in a valley, visit attractive villages, stroll through a river meadow or tackle a longer walk along the Chilterns ridge, admiring the stunning views before popping into a country pub for well-earned refreshments.

If you enjoy cycling there are lots of promoted bike rides. Some of the area’s most scenic lanes have been included in the Chilterns Cycleway – a 173 mile on-road cycling route that goes right around the Chilterns AONB. You may have seen the brown signs for it. There’s no need to do the full route in one go – there are plenty of options for enjoying part of the Cycleway on a circular day ride.

Winter is one of the best times to get out into the Chilterns countryside – why not wrap up and head out? The red kites are out in full force, soaring above the fields and woods with their russet feathers glowing in the winter sun. You can crunch through piles of leaves in the woods and look for the first signs of snowdrops peeking through.

The Chilterns Conservation Board is the official public body tasked with caring for and promoting the Chilterns AONB. We’re a small organisation but we cover a lot – from encouraging good design in new buildings to conserving wildlife, working with farmers and woodland owners, devising new walks and cycle routes and running public events. We also provide lots of information on where to go and what to see in the Chilterns AONB on our website www.chilternsaonb.org. You can download walking and cycling leaflets, information on the Chilterns Cycleway and find out about local attractions and events.

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View of Fingest Valley

Crowell Hill footpath near Chinnor

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Thame Duellists Fencing ClubEver watched an Erroll Flynn movie and wanted to join in? Fancy yourself

as a Jedi? Take up the Olympic sport of fencing and turn a swordfighting daydream into an exciting reality! Learn fencing with Thame Duellists Fencing Club, Thame Leisure Centre, Thursdays during term. 7-11 year olds 6pm; over 11s/adults from 6.45pm.email [email protected] or contact club chairman James Kingston on 07947 049511 for more details.

Chess ClubChinnor Scout Hut. Term time only. 6-8 pm Wednesdays. All are welcome.All proceeds go to Chinnor Scouts. Details Mike Turton 07877 897939

Badminton in ChinnorInterested in learning how to improve in a club or play at league level?Opportunities for those who know the basics and want more enjoyment.A friendly club, sociable and competitive. Come along on Tuesday evenings from 07.30pm at Chinnor Village Hall. Mill Lane Badminton Club. Roger Payne 01844 351959

Risborough & District Model Railway ClubThe whole of the Community Centre in Princes Risborough is taken over one day in the spring each year. Allowing local modellers to display their layouts and model making. Many layouts, trade support and demonstrations, light refreshments will be available including LOTS of HOMEMADE CAKES! The RISEX 2014 Model Railway Exhibition is being held on Saturday 22nd of February 2014, from 10.00am - 5.00pm at The Community Centre(adjacent to Springs swimming pool), Wades Park, Stratton Road, Princes Risborough, Bucks, HP27 9AX. Admission prices: Adults £3.00, Child £2.00. For more information contact Adrian Harford on 01296 415107, or email [email protected]. Look up our website: www.rdmrc.org.uk

Thame Women’s Institute Meets on the third Monday of the month in the Town Hall at 7.30pm. The programme includes a variety of talks and

demonstrations, outings and social events. Smaller groups enjoy a cake club, craft group, book group and poetry group.Forthcoming meetings will be Jill Carey: “Peru – an ancient city and mysterious lines” on 20th January and Peggy Verrall : “Botanical painting – a personal journey” on 17th February. New members and visitors are made very welcome.Contact Betty Parsley (President) [email protected] or 01844 213489 or Judy Dudley (Secretary) [email protected] or 01844 260131See some pictures on www.thamewi.webs.com

Thame Royals Junior Netball ClubFor Girls school year 6-13 all abilities welcome. Training Saturday mornings @ Lord Williams Lower School. Run by qualified Netball Coaches More info contact Michelle Dack mobile 07799648356 or email [email protected].

Thame Badminton ClubThame Badminton Club welcomes players for both social and competitive play every Wednesday evening from 8:00pm - 10:00 pm at Thame Leisure Centre. Non-members and visitors are welcome any time to pay and play, and for those who would like to test their skills in competition, we also have a number of teams playing in local leagues in both Aylesbury and Oxford. For more information Please contact either: Club Chairman - Rob Sutton at [email protected], Tel: 01865 890580 , or Club Secretary - Jacqui Williams at [email protected], tel 01296 747951

Thame Players Theatre Company LtdSimon and Garfunkel Through the Years Performed by Bookends Sunday 19th January 7.45pm Tickets : £12 A Night of Contemporary Acoustic Folk and Roots Saturday 25th January 7.45pmTickets: £12.50 NOT available from Tickets Anywhere nor online. Details of where to buy and about the show will follow.Babes in the Wood Saturday 1st February 6pm.

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Ticket prices and availability not yet known and will follow Hats Off to Laurel and Hardy Saturday 8th February at 7.45pmTickets: £10 and £9 with £1 off for concessions It Runs in the Family by Ray Cooney Tuesday 4th March to Saturday 8th March at 7.45pmTickets: £9 and £8 with £1 off for concessionsAnita Harris Sunday 16th March at 7.45pm Tickets: £12 An Evening of Wine with Neil Philips – the Wine Tipster Friday 21st March at 7.45pmTicket prices and title of the performance not yet decided but will follow soon.Patrick Collins Sunday 23rd March at 8pmTickets prices are not yet decided and will NOT be available from Tickets Anywhere nor online. Details of where to buy and about the show will follow (see website). A charity performance organised by Thame Councillor, Mike Dyer Saturday 29th March. Ticket prices and details will follow (see website). Thame Players are delighted to announce their online booking facility is on their website on www.thameplayers.co.uk (10% booking fee applies) so all their shows and most visiting shows can be booked from the comfort of your own chair. Or ring Tickets Anywhere and they can do it for you. The theatre is situated in the heart of Thame in Nelson Street, next door but one to the Fire Station. Tickets are available from Tickets Anywhere, Greyhound Walk, Thame, telephone 01844 217228, or online from www.thameplayers.co.uk. (10% booking fee applies)

VP PR Thame SpeakersThame Speakers meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at 7:45pm to 10pm at the Chinnor Rugby Club. Non-members are very welcome to come along and watch the speakers for free.The club’s objective is to help its members improve their speaking skills, confidence and leadership skills. By providing the opportunity to give short speeches and receive constructive feedback from other members, Thame Speakers is the perfect place to learn important presentation and communication skills. Whether you have to speak in front of an audience as part of your job, or have an occasion coming up that requires you

to make a speech, Thame Speakers can help you learn the essential skills you need. If you’d like to come along and watch a meeting, just turn up at the meeting room in the rugby club or call 01844 358189 for more information. www.thamespeakers.co.uk Thame Digital Camera ClubCross Keys Public House, Thame. Held on the 1st Monday of each [email protected] www.thamedigitalcameraclub.co.uk

Oxfordshire Skills and Learning Service Community LearningWould you like a programme of learning designed especially for you?Are you a group of adults over 19? Friends, neighbours, work colleagues who belong to a club or society, community or voluntary organisation?We have a generous fee remission policy for people on benefits and a learning support fund you can apply to for help with fees. We have expertise in a wide range of subjects Some examples are: Languages Healthy Living & Therapies Creative Home CraftsMusic CookeryHome Grown Business EnterpriseContact Carole Lushington on 07766367904 or the team at [email protected] to discuss your options

TCC2“TCC2 was founded in November 2010 with support from the highly regarded Thame Chamber Choir. It is the only community based children’s choir in the area with members coming from a wide catchment area in and around Thame. The choir rehearses weekly in John Hampden School Thame, currently has around 20 members and is still growing. The choir has performed locally alongside Thame Chamber Choir, Thame Concert Band and Thame Choral Society as well as entertaining local organisations. New




members are always welcome. More information is available

from the website www.tcc2.org or tel (01844) 292088/215680.”

Cuttle Brook Conservation Volunteers (CBCV) Cuttle Brook Conservation Volunteers (CBCV) is a diverse group, ranging from young adults to retired people and everything in-between.We do a wide variety of work, including: coppicing/pollarding; planting trees and shrubs; building infrastructure, such as bridges and boardwalks; wildlife surveys and the never-ending litter picking! There is always a lot to do and we can find something for everyone, of all ages and abilities. We have two work parties per month, on the third Sunday and the last Wednesday. We meet at 10am in the recreation ground car park. All tools are provided, plus refreshments. Work finishes around 1pm.Contact: Elaine Aldridge (01844) 292307 Email: [email protected] Website: www.cuttlebrook.org.uk

DovecoteThe Dovecote Day Centre for elderly people with dementia, memory loss and other mental health needs meets on Wednesday and Friday 10 till 2 at the Barns Centre. We provide a two course meal and mentally and physically stimulating activities for clients. A typical day may include playing word games, tossing the beachball, having a singsong, listening to poetry, doing a jigsaw puzzle or a visit from the museum or music therapist. We also go on occasional trips, such as to a petting zoo. We are always looking for volunteers to help out. To find out more contact 07827235425 or email [email protected]. Cost £10 a session.

T.W.C.C This was formally Thame Branch of the National Organisation of the Widowed. The above wish it to be known that they no longer have any connection to the National Organisation of the Widowed. Meetings are held on the third Saturday of the month in the Guide Headquarters, Southern Road, Thame at 2.00pm. All Widows & Widowers

are welcome. For info. contact [email protected]

Thame Historical Society A society catering for those interested in all aspects of Thame, which meets on the 2nd Tuesday monthly at 7.30pm at the Thame Barns Centre.Contact: Maurice Kirtland 01844 213449 or Rosalie Gibson 01844 213948

Thame Choral SocietyThame Choral Society, founded in 1961, is an informal, friendly non audition choir committed to the enjoyment of music and has performed a wide range of music from baroque through the classical and romantic composers to modern works by Britten and Poulenc. They perform two major concerts each year in May and December.Rehearsals are held at the Methodist Church, Haddenham on Wednesday evenings from 7.30 to 9.30 and new and former singers are always made welcome.More information about the choir can be found on their website, www.thamechoralsociety.co.uk and by sending an email to [email protected].

The Rotary Club of ThameThe Rotary Club of Thame is a group of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Our Rotary members are enthusiastic, fun-loving and active volunteers who give their time and talents to serve communities both at home and overseas.The Rotary Club of Thame welcomes new members both women and men. The club’s meetings take place at the Spread Eagle Hotel on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm.For more information about club activities or to enquire about becoming a member, please visit the Rotary Club of Thame’s website: www.thame.rotaryweb.org

Girlguiding Thame District We currently find ourselves in need of adults to help keep the existing Girlguiding Thame groups running. We would be really interested to hear from anyone who would like to be involved in the unit meetings, no experience is necessary just bags of enthusiasm and there’s plenty of training available if you want it. There are also ways to be involved




without attending the meetings which are just as important - shopping, accounts, administration, transport, catering, fundraising and preparing materials for activities. It is incredibly rewarding and fun. If you are interested please contact: Mrs Kathryn Shorter, [email protected] For more information on Girlguiding, visit the website www.girlguiding.org.uk

RSPB Aylesbury GroupWe are a friendly local group interested in birds, wildlife and habitat; we are not experts and enjoy learning more about wildlife from our speakers. Everyone is welcome. We hold illustrated talks from Sept to Apr each year. Our next talks are on Jan 27th, Bear Mountain and the Pelican and Feb 24th Brian’s bird’s - a look at local birds. Our meetings are held at the Prebendal Community Centre, Fowler Road, Aylesbury, HP10 7QW at 7.30pm and cost £4-50 including refreshments. For more details please contact [email protected] or go to our website www.rspb.org.uk.groups/aylesbury Thame Chamber ChoirThame Chamber Choir is a secular, auditioned choir meeting every Wednesday between 8pm and 10pm in Christchurch, Upper High Street, Thame. We welcome adults of all ages, including students, to perform a wide range of music, largely unaccompanied. Musical Director Duncan Aspden Saturday 23rd March Triumph & Tragedy Music for two choirs With Petros Singers, 7.30pm in St Mary’s Church. The creative benefits of combining two fine chamber choirs: the power of a chorus with the suppleness of a small ensemble. Programme includes: Agnus Dei Barber, Great is the Lord Elgar, Mass in G-minor Vaughan Williams, Coronation Anthem Walton. An evening not to be missed! Tickets: £12, £10 from CAAOS shop or Email: [email protected] Tel: Sue on 01844 215680 www.thamechamberchoir.org

The Chilterns Art GroupThe Chilterns Art Group was formed 21 years ago by local amateur artists who enjoyed the company of people who drew and painted.The group meet every Monday evening from 7pm-9.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, Princes

Risborough (opposite the Church). Professional demonstrations are held every 3-4months and Saturday workshops 3 times a year.Regular sessions with a professional tutor are held once a month on Thursday evening for anyone who is interested.We paint in all media: watercolour, acrylic, pastel etc and hold an Annual Art Show and sale.This is a friendly group who enjoy painting and we welcome new members of all abilities.Come and see us or call 01844 216882 for more information.

Thame MuseumThe museum, which opened in 2007 is an independent museum staffed entirely by volunteers. It is housed in the old Court House, where it provides a variety of display panels, artefacts and oral histories telling the story of this historic town and its people. In addition to the permanent galleries, the museum has a programme of entertaining and informative exhibitions and talks. Facilities for local history and family history research are also available.Why not come along and find out about the buried treasure found on the river bank and the Elizabethan Wall Paintings discovered hidden in a building in the Upper High Street and meet Tom Harris and Jacob.The museum is free to visitors and is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10-4pm and on Sundays from 12 noon to 4pm.Winter opening times can be found at www.thamemuseum.org

If you have any information for our Community pages, please email us at [email protected] or give us a call on 07500048230We are particularly interested in any local events, clubs and societies in the area.



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