The 2024 Community Christmas Thame Event
A huge thank you to the generous members of our community in Thame! 🙏 ❤️
The chef team of Lyndon Broom and Sam Hornblow cooked a sumptuous Christmas dinner for just over 90 guests, ably assisted by approximately 50 volunteers who between them delivered leaflets, prepared vegetables, wrapped gifts, delivered meals to housebound guests, collected guests to come to the Masonic Hall, laid the table, served meals, provided conversation and entertainment, washed up and cleaned down. Thank you all. We couldn’t provide this service without you.
In addition to the voluntary support, we were donated items to gift by individuals and organisations. Special mention to 52 Lives for the Thame Calendars, Oakman Inns & Hotels for the turkeys, Bucksum for the vegetables, DAF Trucks UK for the Christmas Cakes, Thame Flower Stall for shortbread biscuits and sweets, Kubota Tractor Corporation and Red Helix for gift items collected by staff, Sainsbury's for the mince pies, Waitrose & Partners for cleaning products and some liquid refreshment for the cleaning team, FatFace for gift bags, Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity Shop for dinner plates, Bronwen Fishburn for the beautiful table decorations, and an anonymous donor of a mountain of Quality Street chocolates 🎁.
Funding support from the likes of Haddenham Beer Festivals Trust and Oxfordshire Homeless Movement helped to support us this year and contribute towards the 2025 event.
A final thank you to the Masonic Lodges of Thame for the generous use of their hall and to Thame Town Council for promoting the lunch to residents and providing a collection point for donated items and finally 21st Century Thame for their support in the background.
Best wishes for 2025!
Julia Bond and Carl Thomas x
Community Christmas 
Thame
For the thirteenth year running, Community Christmas Thame aims to provide a lunch on Christmas Day for the isolated and vulnerable residents of the Thame area.
Due to the generosity of the Thame Lodges, this year's event will be held again at the Masonic Hall, in central Thame.
On Christmas Eve we will be preparing the food and decorating the dining area. Volunteers collect our guests on Christmas morning and once at the Masonic Hall we all enjoy some entertainment and a traditional, freshly cooked lunch.
If you would like to join us at the Community Christmas Thame event on Christmas Day as either a volunteer or a guest then please call 07885 911200, WhatsApp 
or Messenger 
or complete one of the forms below.
Please see options below for how you can help.
Giving is Virtue.
There are lots of ways to help. If you are unsure or would like to discuss these options, please use the contact form and we'll be in touch as soon as possible.
Become a volunteer
There are plenty of ways to help. Collecting guests, sitting with them for company, delivering meals to those whom can't attend, cooking, cleaning, washing up, signing etc. Please contact us to discuss options and availability during the day. As the event has grown year each year, we anticipate we'll need 50+ volunteers during the day. If you can spare even an hour, you can make such a difference to people's lives.
Thank you, we have all
the volunteers we need
for this year's event
Gifts
Not only do we provide the lunch and entertainment for our guests, but we also give them a small present. This year we have set up a central collection point within Thame Town Hall so donations can be dropped off conveniently. All we ask if that the gift is unwrapped and suitable for both sexes. Ideally we are looking for: After Eights, Chocolate Oranges, Matchmakers, Shortbread Biscuits and Jam or Marmalade.
Donate
We welcome donations to allow us to cover the costs of running the Christmas event or support others throughout the year. Thank you.
Donate Now
The Meal
25 December 2024, 12:30 to 14:30. Full Christmas lunch and pudding will be provided (sorry, no alcohol can be served) along with some entertainment.
Spread the word
Whether using social media or good old fashion 'word of mouth', letting people know about the event will hopefully prevent anyone being alone this Christmas.
Please tell others. #cct2024
See what currently going on social networks with our tag board overview
Sponsor
Sponsorship enables us to cover the cost of hosting the event. It covers the venue and the food. Without it, we would not be able to host the day. Please support us.
Please donate for the
isolated and vulnerable
of Thame
Help us raise the funds to support the advertising to make sure everyone is aware
Donate Now
Community Christmas Thame 2024 JustGiving Crowdfunding Page
Application forms.
Volunteer Application
Please complete our Online volunteer application form.
Thank you, we have all
the volunteers we need
for this year's event
Drop-off applications: ‘Thame Town Hall, High Street, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3DP’
Postal applications: ‘Community Christmas Thame, ℅ 32 Queens Close, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3AZ’
Email applications & scanned forms: ‘communitychristmasthame@gmail.com’
Our Team
“Julia is taking over from Kathy this year. Julia brings a wealth of experience in organising events”
“What can we say, without the volunteers, we would not have an event. All the people who have given up their time over the festive period over the years or made a donation to help others, a massive thank you.”
“Carl has been supporting Community Christmas Thame since the beginning. Working in the background helping with all things web & social media.”
Our 2024 Sponsors
Along with all the volunteers, those whom have donated gifts, our sponsors help us cover the costs of hosting such an event. We are forever grateful for their generosity and support.
If you would like to look into the sponsor opportunities, please use the contact form.
21st Century Thame
The event support
Masonic Hall, Thame
The event location
Thame Town Council
For assisting us to promote the event
52 Lives
Sponsoring the calendars
Broom's - Busy Bee Gardening
Helping with the catering
Sainsbury's
Donating the mice pies
Busksum
Food Donation
Reaston Brown
Helping to spread the word
Haddenham Beer Festival
Donation
Thame Flower Staff
For gift bag donatings
Oakman Inns
For donating the Turkeys.
Oxfordshire Homeless Movement
Donation
The Witchert Chorale
Donation.
Kubota
Gifts
DAF
Christmas Cakes
Red Helix
Gifts
Fatface
Gift Bags
Bookhouse
Gift Bags
2024 Social Media Posts
We are delighted to announce that Community Christmas Thame will be supported permanently by 21st Century Thame going forward. 21st Century Thame is a partnership between local volunteers and town and district councils that support many good causes.
Thame4Me #Thame
🎄 We are back again this year to support those in need on Christmas Day in and around Thame by providing a safe and warm environment to enjoy a Christmas meal with others. 🎄 If you can help, links below 👇
Guest Application Form: https://bit.ly/cct-guests
Volunteers Application Form: https://bit.ly/cct-volunteers
Donations: https://bit.ly/cct24-donate
#CCT2024 #Thame #CommunityChristmas
No one needs to be alone this Christmas 🎄. We have plenty of space. Please help spread the word. Guest Bookings https://bit.ly/cct-guests
#CCT2024 #Thame
A huge thank you to 52 Lives for generously sponsoring the beautiful calendars included in this year’s gift bags for all our guests! 🎁 These little treasures are a small reminder of the joy and connection we aim to share together this season. We still have room for more guests and volunteers to join us for a memorable day filled with warmth, laughter, and community spirit! Whether you’re coming to celebrate or lend a hand, there’s a place for you here. ❤️ 👉 Sign up here: bit.ly/CCT2024
#CCT2024 #Thame #CommunityChristmas #SpreadTheJoy
On Christmas Day, we’re excited to open our doors once again to those in need around Thame, offering a warm, welcoming space to share a festive meal and good company. 💚 Want to make a difference? Here’s how you can help:
👥 Know someone who’d love to join? Guest Form 👉 https://bit.ly/cct-guests
🙋 Interested in volunteering? Sign up here 👉 https://bit.ly/cct-volunteers
🎁 Support us with a donation 👉 https://bit.ly/cct24-donate
Let’s make this Christmas one to remember! 🎅✨ #CCT2024 #Thame #CommunityChristmas
🌟 A huge thank you to Broom’s Busy Bees! 🌟
We’re thrilled to announce they’ll be joining forces with Community Christmas Thame this Christmas Day to help prepare 80 delicious meals for the Thame Community Christmas Lunch! Their support means so much to us and to all those we serve on this special day. If you’d like to support this, here’s how you can help:
👥 Guest Form 👉 https://bit.ly/cct-guests
🙋 Volunteering From 👉 https://bit.ly/cct-volunteers
🎁 Donations 👉 https://bit.ly/cct24-donate
🗣️ Just spread the word to those it might benefit.
No one needs to be alone this Christmas! 🎅✨
#CCT2024 #Thame #CommunityChristmas
🌟 Thank you to Sainsbury's! 🌟
For donating the mince pies for the Thame Community Christmas Lunch!
If you’d like to support this, here’s how you can help:
👥 Guest Form 👉 https://bit.ly/cct-guests
🙋 Volunteering From 👉 https://bit.ly/cct-volunteers
🎁 Donations 👉 https://bit.ly/cct24-donate
🗣️ Just spread the word to those it might benefit.
No one needs to be alone this Christmas! 🎅✨
#CCT2024 #Thame #CommunityChristmas
🎄 Can you help support those in need on Christmas Day in and around Thame by helping us to provide a safe and warm environment to enjoy a Christmas meal with others. 🎄
Donations: https://bit.ly/cct24-donate
#CCT2024 #Thame #CommunityChristmas #NoOneNeedsToBeAlone
Thank you once again, Bucksum, for your generous support of Community Christmas Thame this year. We truly appreciate it!
#CCT2024 #Thame
Can you spare a few hours this Christmas Day? Volunteers needed for Community Christmas 🎄 Thame!
Application Form: 👉 https://bit.ly/cct-volunteers
#CCT2024 #Thame
A huge shoutout to Karli and the amazing team at Reaston Brown Property Sales for running our ad on their new touchscreen system for everyone to see! Your support means the world to us - thank you! 🙌✨
#thame #support #nooneneedstobealone.
🎁 Give the Gift of Kindness!
We’re collecting unwrapped gifts to share with our guests this Christmas. Ideal items include After Eights, Chocolate Oranges, shortbread, and marmalade. Drop-offs are welcome at Thame Town Hall! Let’s make this season a little sweeter for everyone. ❤️
#CommunityChristmasThame #HolidayGiving #SmallGesturesBigImpact #Thame
🎄🍻 Huge thanks to the Haddenham Beer Festivals Trust for supporting Community Christmas Thame this year! Your amazing events make a big difference to local groups like ours. 💕
Don’t miss their Winter Festival this Saturday! A perfect chance to enjoy great beer, good vibes, and support the community. 🍺✨
👉 Learn more: haddenham-beer-festival.co.uk
#CheersToCommunity #FestiveFun #SupportLocal 🎅
🎄 Let’s make this Christmas special for those in need! 🎄
We’re once again creating a warm and welcoming space for people in and around Thame to share a Christmas meal and festive cheer. 💛
Your support can make all the difference. If you’d like to help, please consider donating via the link below: 👇
https://bit.ly/cct24-donate
Together, we can spread joy and kindness this Christmas. 🌟
#CCT2024 #Thame #CommunityChristmas
Thank you, Jane and Sarah, and your customers from the Thame Flower Stall for supporting us yet again this year. 🙏
The generous donations have allowed us to add chocolates and biscuits to the gift bags for the guests ❤️.
If you think you can help, there is still time to donate gifts or funds and still spaces for guests, see https://bit.ly/CCT2024
#cct2024 #Thame #communitychristmas
Thank you, Oxfordshire Homeless Movement, for your incredible support and generous donation this year 🙏
#Thame #CCT2024 #communitychristmas
A huge thank you to The Witchert Chorale for their incredible support this year! 🎶 They’re raising funds by singing carols in local pubs this Monday—come along and show your support!
🎶 CAROLS IN THE PUBS 🎶 🎄
Monday, 23rd December
• 6:45 PM: The Rising Sun, Haddenham
• 7:30 PM: The King’s Head, Haddenham
• 8:15 PM: The Bell, Chearsley
Don’t miss out on a festive evening of music and community spirit!
#cct2024 #Thame #communitychristmas
🎄✨ A big THANK YOU to Oakman Inns for their incredible generosity in donating turkeys for this year’s Community Christmas in Thame! 🦃❤️
Your support means the world to us and helps make this special day even more memorable for our community. Together, we’re spreading joy and the true spirit of Christmas! 🎅🎁
#CommunityChristmasThame #OakmanInns #ThankYou #ChristmasSpirit #ThameCommunity