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Between the hours of 1030 and 1330, Wednesday 23 April, a house in Plowden Park was broken into.

A window was prised open and the house ransacked. Nothing of note was taken; presumably the thieves were looking for cash or cards.

The householder wants to stay private so the parish council can reveal no more.

Please be on your guard for anything suspicious – people or vehicles. Call 999 if a crime is in progress or 101 if not; jot down details of what you have seen while the memory is fresh noting car model, plate and colour and similarly, people descriptions  such as height, hair, clothing and so on.

Don’t hold back – tell the police if something doesn’t seem right.

Remember that we could all be a target if we do not look out for one another.

Oxfordshire County Council is reviewing the subsidies that it gives a number of bus services including two that serve the parish – the 40 and 275.

Residents who wish to comment need to do so by 25 April.

There is the usual risk that if the subsidies go, then so could the bus services.

See the attachment for more information.

Thame Country Fair returns to Thame Showground on Sunday and Monday April 20th & 21st.

See the attachments below for more information.

Sydenham will once again be welcoming visitors to its much-anticipated Sydenham Fayre. The event will take place on Saturday 7th June between 12.30 and 4pm.

The long-established event, co-ordinated and run entirely by villagers, raises funds for local groups and causes, supporting schools, community organisations and facilities in the surrounding area.

This year’s programme is packed with exciting shows and activities including…

• Live music and performances

• Kids activities in ‘Kids Corner’ with shows from the magical Mr Marvel and various games for all ages. Plus face painting and the giant inflatable assault course.

• Sydenham Fayre Car and Motorbike Show with new gems to its collection of vintage and envy-inducing automobiles.

• The much much-anticipated Sydenham Dog Show with a variety of classes to suit most canine competitors. Be sure to bring along your pampered pooches to compete for the coveted title ‘Sydenham Supreme’.

• Plenty of food and drink with our superb BBQ , Gin & Pimms Palace, ice creams plus our tea room that will be selling delicious cakes!

• Lots of stalls selling quality gifts and goodies from local producers, plus the ever-popular Bottle Tombola, Plate Smash, Plant Sale, Bric-A-Brac, Jewellery and Vintage Clothing and Tarot reader.

The April / May issue of the Parish Notes are now available online here. They should be through letterboxes shortly.