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LONG COVID, FATIGUE AND ANXIETY By Andy Roscoe.
The ongoing fallout from the Covid pandemic has thrown up many challenges to our physical and mental health. Two of the main issues arising for people who have had covid are fatigue and anxiety. Anxiety is also an issue for many more who haven’t had covid but find their lives after lock down have become complicated and stuck. There is unfortunately no simple medical solution to fatigue or anxiety as the causes of both of these are multi-factorial and the seriousness of symptoms differs according to age, sex, obesity, the pre-existing state of health, and the severity of the viral infection. There is however a diagnosis and treatment protocol for fatigue and anxiety that is well documented in the field of Acupuncture. A lot of this has come from the experience of treating people with ME (or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) which is another similar malaise which is not particularly well suited to western medical diagnosis and treatment. Accompanying covid symptoms such as ‘fuzzy brain’, dry cough, and digestive irregularities are also well understood in Acupuncture. However, understanding viral issues and their symptoms is one thing, getting people better is another. No single treatment protocol can claim to have all the answers to long covid. Acupuncture treatment of both body and mind is definitely a step in the right direction when it comes to an illness such as covid, but the recovery time may still be slow for those who have had significant pre-existing health concerns. If you would like to have a longer discussion of any of these issues then please contact Andy Roscoe at Thame Therapy Clinic: T: 01844 215 555 | M: 07722 381 250 Web: www.thametherapyclinic.co.uk Visit us: 23 Upper High St, Thame, OX9 3EX
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NEWS & EVENTS in our region
Thame Drive Electric - Find out all you need to know about Electric Cars and Bikes...
Curious about electric vehicles and want to know more without the pressure of a sales environment? We’ve got the perfect event for you!
Come along to the Thame Drive Electric event on Saturday 11th September, 10:00am – 3:00pm, in the Upper High Street car park, opposite Rumsey’s. Organised by Thame Green Living, this is the first EV awareness event to be held in the town and is specifically geared towards residents of Thame and surrounding villages. • Talk to local EV owners, explore their cars and find out first-hand about their experiences. Cars on the day will include a Porsche Taycan, Jaguar iPace, Tesla Model 3, BMW i3, VW ID3, Renault Zoe and Nissan Leaf • Discuss with specialists all things charging: charging at home and on route, installing a home charger and understanding tariffs • Buying vs. Leasing, all the costs and tax implications • Take a Tesla for a test drive or book a ride in a Tesla • Electric bikes and bike conversions talk to experts • Sign up for the new Thame+Haddenham EV Hire Club • Learn about Oxfordshire’s EV Park & Charge initiative • See the information boards to answer your many questions • Learn about the Thame Green Living Plan and ongoing projects The event is being very generously supported by many local businesses with our Grand Ecoraffle and more, and there’s refreshments and face painting to keep the children occupied too. The event is being run in conjunction with 21st Century Thame and will be officially opened by Thame Mayor, Councillor Paul Cowell at 11am.
Chinnor and Thame Friends of the Earth upcoming Autumn activities
Tuesday 21st Sept | 10am to 1pm: A circular 7 km walk from Chinnor including Hedgerley Wood Deep Time Walk organised by Friends of the Earth and Risborough Environmental Group. Contact Cath Campbell on regbucks@gmail.com to register. More details via https:// hedgerleywood.org/deep-time-walk/ Thursday 23rd Sept | 9am to 12 midday: Coffee morning in the Pavillion Marque, Chinnor OX39 4PU meet up with your friends and colleagues, enjoy some plant based goodies, help to raise awareness of Climate Change and Cop21 raise funds for Macmillan.
Contact Maureen Dyroff on chinnorthamefoe@gmail.com. More details via https://greatbiggreenweek.com/
Chinnor Runners are running the length of Wales for Diabetes
Across 6 days from the 6th September, they’ll run +400kms and climb twice the height of Everest
In 2020, Simon’s son Ethan was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. To let him know how brave he is, and to help others like Ethan, Simon and his friend Mark are taking part in the world’s toughest mountain race, the ‘Dragon’s Back’ (www.dragonsbackrace.com). By running the length of Wales climbing over every single mountain, they hope to raise money for three amazing charities: • Diabetes UK - to help fund ground-breaking research and support everyone affected by diabetes. • The Paediatrics Diabetes Team at the Children’s Ward in Stoke Mandeville Hospital - tohelp other children who require support from this brilliant team. • St Andrew’s C of E Primary School, Chinnor - to help fund the ongoing development of the School’s outdoor space. This is designed with a focus on the well-being and development of all of the children right across the school. If you’d like to donate or learn more about each charity, please visit this link: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/SimonPollard7
Enjoy Great British food, wine and music as the Thame Food Festival returns on 25th & 26th September
The time has come to celebrate everything our wonderful artisan and street food producers offer. And this year’s event is promising to be a real foodie destination with a myriad of food and drink experiences including: Artisan and Street Food Markets: Over 100 artisan producers will be showcasing their food and drink delights. Chef and Baker Demonstrations on the Big Cookery Stage: topping this will be numerous demonstrations on the main Stoves stage, featuring Alex Hollywood, Steven Carter-Bailey, Tristan Welch, The Crabstock Boys and Jun Tanaka to name just a few. Food Glorious Food Stage: for the first time ever, will be the opportunity to get up close and personal with many of our stallholders as they share some of their insights on their business. Pop Up Pub: brought to you by FestivAles, these areas will be packed to the rafters with tasty tipples. Dog Demonstration and Show: shows and demonstrations by Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. And so much more. Easily accessible from Thame town centre with plenty of free parking if you are coming from further afield. Entrance in advance is £12 per day, with weekend tickets also available. All accompanied children under 16 go free. Tickets and further information about the show and Covid restrictions visit www.thamefoodfestival.co.uk. Every advance online ticket sale will be entered into our Magimix Prize Draw to win a Food Processor. So, come eat, drink and do! Join us for a fun, fabulous, feasting family day out!
Soundof Music
Welcome to our September 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 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. Thame Music Academy TMA is a professional, creative and innovative music school providing tuition to Thame and the surrounding areas.
The can provide tuition in a huge variety of instruments including: Piano, Keyboard, Guitar, Ukulele, Bass Guitar, Singing, Strings, Woodwind, Brass, Drums & Percussion.
TMA is now taking bookings for September onwards in all of the instruments they offer and with all of their fantastic tutors! Please contact the academy via the details at the end of this article to find out more and make a booking. Alongside this they will also be rolling out brand new Baby & Toddler music sessions which will take place on Friday mornings, these will commence on Friday 17th September 2021. The fee will be £5 per child/per session and you can find out much more via the TMA website.
The music academy has always been a great advocator of singing and they are looking to start a new children’s choir which will take place on either a weekday, late afternoon, or on a Saturday morning. TMA would love to hear from you to gather your opinions on when would work best for your child/ren, then the sessions will be organised. Alongside having a fantastic musical and social group, learning a huge variety of songs and working with like minded people, TMA is keen to showcase our local music talent at upcoming local events and festivals Char Char Chimps
This wonderful local group is aimed at providing musical fun for babies up to toddler age, they are pleased to announce that sessions are now back up and running in various locations across the county and you can check out their website in order to find one which works for you!
The group’s aim is to encourage pre-school children to be interactive with music, lights and sounds along with various different props and themes each week. As well as having lots of fun Cha Char Chimps aims to encourage; Language skills, Coordination, Co-operation, Confidence and Concentration in order to enhance young children’s learning as they enjoy the journey of their first few years, gaining skills which will be used later on in life.
For further information regarding classes and to make a booking please visit: www.ccchimps.com/thame
Sing in the Vale Choir
This well established and popular community choir meet on Monday evenings in term-time at 7:45pm for an 8:00pm start, ending at 9:30pm. The Choir is run at Cuddington and Dinton Primary School, School Lane, Dinton. The music kicks off from 8 pm 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.
The Rising Sun Ickford
This fantastic country pub will play host to an afternoon of live music from 2:00pm – 8:00pm on Saturday 18th September 2021! The event will be free and plenty of fantastic food and drink will be on offer. The performances will be based outside with an extensive garden, seating and children’s play area to keep the whole family entertained.
All tastes and types of acapella voices in four parts make up the choir with genres including gospel, roots and world music. The group provides and uplifting and fun experience for any ability. Just walking through the door is your audition!
For further information please contact: Emily Marshall via Tel: 07696 522368 E-mail: emformusic@outlook.com
Friday At The Fish Open Mic!
This fantastic country pub will play host to We are delighted to announce, after a 19 month break (for obvious reasons!) that the regular monthly ‘Friday At The Fish’ open mic will be re-starting from Friday 10th September 2021!
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. 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
