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COMPETITION
A Family Ticket to the 22nd Abingdon Air and Country Show
The 22nd Abingdon Air and Country Show on Saturday 10th September provides a great day out for all the family with “something for everyone”, whilst raising money for charitable causes.
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This year, the three-hour Flying Display is set to include The Blades Aerobatic Display Team (4 Extra 300s flown by ex-RAF Red Arrows pilots), BBMF Spitfire, B17 Flying Fortress ‘Sally B’, Yak 3, Hawker Hurricane Mk I but most notably a large number of helicopters including 4 Gazelles, a Wasp, a Scout and, along with many more on static, one of only two airworthy Lynx now in private ownership. Classic Jets radio-controlled models will give two displays. Also, a highlight for our show, the RAF Falcons parachute team will, if you’ll pardon the pun, be dropping in! They have Abingdon history in their blood as the team started out in 1961 as ‘The Big Six’ and were formed of men from No 1 Parachute Training School based here at RAF Abingdon. Ground displays will include the Solent Stars Motorcycle Display Team, Arena Demonstrations of Falconry and Motorbikes, a Craft Marquee, Live Music and Dance, Steam Engines and a Miniature Steam Railway, Classic and ex-Military vehicles of all types and sizes, various Trade Stalls, Amusements and much more. To be in with a chance to WIN one of three Family Tickets (2 Adults & 2 Children - aged 15 or under) simply email (info@look-localmagazine.co.uk) the answer to this question along with your contact details;
Q: WHAT YEAR DID THE RAF FALCONS PARACHUTE TEAM START?
Three winners will be selected at random from all correct entries and notified after the closing date of 25.08.22.
Abingdon Airfield (Dalton Barracks), Oxfordshire, 10am to 5.30pm
What's On
• Flying Displays & Static Aircraft • Vintage Vehicles incl. ex-Military & Steam • Countryside Demonstrations incl. Falconry • Arena and Static Displays • Radio Controlled Model Aircraft • Aircraft Simulator • Live Music & Dance • Re-enactment groups • Children's Amusements • Trade & Craft Stalls • Food & Drink and lots more!
Tickets & Information:
Available online only, no retail outlets. Adult (16+) £20 Senior citizen (60+ yrs) £10 Children (5-15) £5 Under 5s FREE
Available to purchase on the gate for: £24 Adult | £14 Senior Citizen | £7 Child
Free Car Parking
See website for further details, or call 01494 481524
Soundof Music
Welcome to our August music page. Here you will find information on local musical events, upcoming concerts and where to find the best music tuition in the area. Thame and the surrounding villages has a variety of fantastic opportunities for budding musicians who wish to join together with other like-minded people. From bands to choirs to bell ringing! We also host a huge variety of annual musical events. Towersey Festival 2022 - After having to
take a break for the last couple of years due to Covid restrictions this wonderful festival will be back on the August Bank Holiday weekend 2022! It promises to be bigger and better than ever and the festival will be held in the fantastic Claydon Country Estate in Buckinghamshire. Towersey is the perfect weekend for festival first timers and seasoned festival goers alike. It’s a festival for everyone, from small kids to grandparents, a place you can create family memories together. Or come alone and you will feel part of the bigger Towersey family from the moment you arrive. All those who come to Towersey feel a sense of ownership and community. It truly is your festival. The festival is an experience which will live with you forever, provide you with life-long friends and ensure there is nowhere else in the world you would rather be on the August Bank Holiday! Set in the beautiful Claydon country estate, Towersey Festival is a true/ genuine community of music, creativity, friendship, and fun. Their packed programme includes 4 days of music, dance, spoken word & comedy, food, real ale & cider, crafts, games, workshops, and fun for all ages whilst camping under the stars with family and friends. Towersey is a grown-up, easy-going festival that encourages you to act like a child, sing your heart out, learn new things and dance like no-one is watching, whilst enjoying the comforts of an immaculate site, clean toilets, warm showers, allocated camping pitches and the option to keep your car near your tent. Just some of the fantastic artists this year include: Bill Bailey, Del Amitri, Imelda May, Kate Rusby, Howard Jones Acoustic Trio, Eddi Reader and much more!
It is the UK’s longest running independent festival –
family run since 1965 and leading the way on festival sustainability, discovery, and participation. For further info or to purchase tickets please visit: www. towerseyfestival.com
Musical Mayhem - is an awardwinning live music experience giving babies and toddlers in Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire a lively introduction to traditional, modern and original children’s songs. The groups is now back for wonderful and creative live sessions! They are providing regular weekly musical sessions in various local spaces with a different theme every week! Children are encouraged to sing along, use a large variety of instruments and explore different sensory props and activities. They are called Musical Mayhem for a reason - embracing the chaos that comes with little people! The children don’t have to sit still on your lap - let them wriggle, dance and express themselves and the session teachers do love a bit of cheeky heckling from the audience. The classes are suitable from birth up to school age and are highly interactive with colourful props, hand puppets, masks, scarves and parachute games to bring the songs to life. There is also a sprinkling of computer magic so make sure you look out for that! As well as stimulating the cognitive development of babies and young children, they aim to make Musical Mayhem a special, shared experience for you and your little ones that will inspire in them a lifelong love of music and give you many happy memories of singing together.
Regular Local Live Music
The First Thursday Music Club
FTMC have now moved home, after 10 great years at the Stables behind the James Figg pub they have now relocated to a bigger room at Thame Snooker Club in central Thame. The room can hold a lot more people, there is a stage and room for instruments, the artists, and the sound guys. The club have their own dedicated bar and loos. There is also ample free parking right outside. The dates are on the first Thursday of each month. Please search ‘The First Thursday Music Club’. via Facebook for further information.
Friday At The Fish Open Mic!
The next Friday at the Fish open mic will take place on Friday 19th Auguat at The Old Fisherman, Shabbington (near Thame.
This is a totally free event and a wonderful opportunity to perform or just come along to watch the huge host of local musical talent.
The music kicks off from 8pm onwards with 20 minute slots given on a pre-booked basis, though some availability may be left on the night. To find our more please search ‘Friday At The Fish’ via Facebook.
This feature is brought to you by Simon Markland of Thame Music Academy Tel: 07743 032292 Email: info@thamemusicacademy.com Web page: www.thamemusicacademy.com
