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MP Freddie van Mierlo to attend Thame's next Environmental Forum meeting - Thursday 10th July

Thame's regular Environmental Forum meets bi-monthly on a Thursday evening in Thame Town Hall. The group is open to all, but exists with the purpose of bringing together any organisations focused on taking action around environmental issues.

However this meeting will take a different format, with a Q&A with Freddie van Mierlo as the focus of the event. This in-person event will be held on Thursday 10th July, at Thame Town Hall, where you can voice your concerns, ask questions, and discuss environmental issues that matter to you. Don't miss this chance to interact with your local MP!

We expect there to be time for questions from the floor during the event, but if you would like to ensure that your questions is asked at the meeting please email it in advance to [email protected]

Doors open at 6.45pm, the event will kick off at 7pm. As we expect the event to be well attended, please book your ticket here.

Open Farm Sunday - Lopemede Farm

Nature restoration & nature connection

Sunday 8th June, 10am–3pm

Lopemede Farm (OX9 3SH) will be opening its gates on Sunday 8th June for Open Farm Sunday. A free, family-friendly event inviting visitors to explore the countryside and discover how local farms are working to restore nature and support wildlife.

This is the first time the event has been held at Lopemede Farm, in partnership with the Thame Catchment Farm Cluster.

Activities on the day include:

Meeting farm animals
Tractor and trailer rides
Local food and drink stalls
Displays of modern farm machinery
Live music from the Feral Voices Community Choir
Arts and crafts sessions
Yoga and meditation
Wildlife film screenings in the straw bale cinema
Ice bath and sauna experience
Singing and acting workshops
A Farm Fitness Challenge
Lopemede Artisan Market
Dog training demonstrations
Tours of the farm’s market garden
Pond dipping and water testing with River Thame Conservation Trust and Freshwater Habitats Trust
A guided Tree Trail walk

With activities for all ages, this promises to be a fun and informative day out for families, nature enthusiasts, and anyone interested in food, farming, and the environment. Entry is free and all are welcome.

Green Living Fayre with a bike exchange

Sunday 8^th June 2025 11am to 4pm

Chinnor Village Hall, Church Road, Chinnor OX39 4PG

BIKES

Bring bikes to sell at 10.30, clearly marked with your name, telephone number and the selling price. Return at 1pm to see if your bike has been sold. FOE charge £5 for every bike sold.

GREEN LIVING

A range of displays and activities for all, including Bee Keeping, Hedgehog Highways, Plastic Free Living, Clean Air Campaign, Recycling and Climate Change Action

ENERGY ADVICE + REFILL SHOP RENEWED

Crafts, gifts, plants, books, jewellery, local and Fairtrade

Café serving soup and rolls, cakes and drinks

Fun activities for children - free

ENTRANCE FREE

For further information, please contact Maureen Dyroff,

Chinnor & Thame Friends of the Earth, on 07528030151

or e-mail [email protected]

Thame Carnival

Saturday 14th June 12pm - 4pm

Remember to come and check out the Eco stalls and pick up your copy of Thame's brand new trail - 'The Wild Things Trail'.

Explore Thame through the eyes of a hedgehog and be in with a chance of winning prizes for a local primary school.

Take action to support biodiversity

Biodiversity conservation in Oxfordshire is unique and Rocey Belandria, Climate and Natural Environment Officer, has lots of suggestions for how to get involved. Read more about the role you can play here

Are you uncertain about what to do with old tech you have lying around at home?

Cathy shares her experience:

I went for a ‘tech rescue’ session with Share Oxford in the summer as my laptop was incredibly slow. It was also running Windows10 and Microsoft is going to stop supporting this in the autumn.

We decided that it was not worth ‘repairing’ as I could buy a good second-hand laptop by paying only a little extra at a company Share Oxford recommended called Stone Refurb www.stonerefurb.co.uk.

It took me ages to do this but I am delighted. I got a laptop for £200 and I have donated my old laptop to https://gettingoxfordshireonline.org/ through Share Oxford. I also donated an iPhone, an IPad, an old hard drive and three other old laptops! This means that people who can’t afford technology will benefit.

If you want to follow in Cathy's footsteps, book your appointment here

Chinnor Churches go Wild!

18th Anniversary Celebration Convention

Chinnor Churches go Wild! Will be celebrating its 18th year anniversary with a

Celebration Convention

on Saturday 28 June 2025 at St Andrews Church starting at 10:30am.

There will be two keynote speakers in the morning as well as additional speakers in the afternoon. Several organisations linked to Chinnor Churches Go Wild! will have stalls and refreshments will be available. Join us for all of the day or part of the day.

Please note: There is no charge, but donations are welcomed. Lunch will not be provided.

Have you signed up for Thame Sportive 2025?

The Thame Sportive is a community cycling event designed to cater to riders of all abilities. Scheduled for Sunday, 15th June 2025, this event will offer three distinct routes, encouraging participation from families, casual riders, and seasoned cyclists alike. The sportive aims to promote cycling, fitness, and community engagement while showcasing the scenic beauty of Thame and the Chiltern Hills.

The event will be strongly supported by Thame Town Council and organised by Thame Cycling Club and Thame Cycles. The intention is to start and finish in Thame town centre with barriers and a finish gantry.

Get involved in green action in your community

Did you know Thame has a Green Living Plan - a 10 year plan for a greener, cleaner Thame. The plan includes over 190 actions that we want to take by 2030 to help achieve this.

You find out more about these actions and see what has already been completed, what is in motion and what still needs to take place at the Thame Green Living Website - https://thamegreenliving.org.u...

There is so much to achieve so get in contact through the website to play a part.

Events coming up

All information below is correct at time of sending but is subject to change. Events are delivered by different groups and each button below links to more details. Please make sure you click through to book your space/read more information prior to attending.

Tues 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th (9.30-11.30am), Sunday 22nd 2pm - 4pm. Her Land Work Party (women & girls): 9.30am - 11.30am. YOU MUST REGISTER BEFORE ATTENDING

Sunday 8th June. 10am - 3pm. Open Farm Sunday, Lopemede Farm

Sunday 8th June. Green Living Fayre with a bike exchange.11am - 4pm. Chinnor Village Hall

Thursday 12th June: 10.30am. Chinnor Climate Cafe. Chinnor Village Centre

Sunday 15th June: Thame Sportif. Thame Town Centre. Check website FAQs for starting times.

Sunday 15th June: Cuttle Brook Nature Reserve Work Party - meet at 10am at Southern Road.

Monday 9th June: Tech rescue session. 11am - 3.30pm. Makespace, Aristotle Lane, OX2 6TP

Wednesday 25th June: Cuttle Brook Nature Reserve Work Party - meet at 10am at Southern Road.

Chinnor Churches go Wild!: Saturday 28th June. 10.30am St Andrews Church

Monthly Repair Café: Saturday 2pm-4pm Scout Hut, Southern Road. Click for more info and next date

Google Calendar for local sustainable events

21st Century Thame have set up a google calendar that is up to date with any environmental / sustainable events - https://21stcenturythame.co.uk/21st-century-thame-environmental-calendar-of-events/

- let them know if we’re missing any - and click on the ‘add’ cross at the bottom of the calendar to subscribe to the calendar so that the events appear on your personal device.

Add your Green Group to the Mycelium Map!

The Mycelium Map is a digital ecosystem for eco-groups to showcase their work and events. It’s open to everyone in and around the Chilterns working on climate and nature sustainability.

You can read about the map here: https://hedgerleywood.org/mymap/

Or check it out at: https://mymap.eco

Email [email protected] for information and the link you need to put your group on the Map.

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