Art, craft, music, DIY
Bridging the Gap
We are aiming, through a series of activities and arts events to bridge the gap between the young and old in our community.
For further information, comments and suggestions etc. contact: Deborah Lewis
01235 868536
cjanlewis@btinternet.com
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Cotswold Voices
jojoemoore@hotmail.com
An inspirational choir of lovely people singing great music - from Take That to ABBA, arranged chorally.
New members always welcome, no experience required!
Rehearsals Tuesdays 7.30-9pm, St Christopher's School, Langford.
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Echodeco craft workshops
For adults every Wednesday morning during term time, from 9.30am -12.30pm at The Pump House Project, Swan Lane, Faringdon
Also full day courses once a month. For full details please go to www.echodeco.co.uk
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Faringdon Art Society
http://www.faringdonartsociety.org.uk/
A society of amateurs and professionals.
An exhibition is held once a year in October.
There are outings to various exhibitions throughout the year.
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Faringdon Shed
A club for retired men to make and mend things just like you would in a shed.
We are based in the woodwork classroom at Faringdon Community College which is in the block on the left as you walk towards the Leisure Centre.
Wednesdays, term time Between 7pm to 9pm. Cost – Free.
Contact: 0845 4740142
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Weekly Art Drop In
Held at the United Church Hall every Wednesday from 10.00 to 12.30.
Cost £3 per session.
All are welcome,just bring your own art materials and have a go.
Contact Karen Spence faringdonartsociety@gmail.com or www.faringdonartsociety.org.uk
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Faringdon Bellringers
Rings at All Saints Church Sundays 09.45, Mondays 19.30, third Sunday in the month 17.00.
Contact Jon Chamberlain 01367 242647 or jonandkaycham@tiscali.co.uk
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Faringdon Singers
01367 240258
A variety of musical styles, both accompanied and unaccompanied and occasional major works with an orchestra
Concerts of sacred and secular music
Meets Thurs, 7.45pm – 9.30pm, United Church, Faringdon
http://www.faringdonsingers.org.uk/
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Faringdon Writing Group
Third Tuesday of every month, 7-9pm Faringdon Business Centre
Point of contact is Julie Farmer at Julie@mypavirtualservices.com
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Ferndale Community Choir
Wednesdays 7 – 8.30 pm during term time ( doors open 6.45)
Catholic Church, Marlborough St ( Front door access)
Entry by the front gate in the evening. £3.50 per session.
Male and female singers welcome. No auditions, no previous experience needed.
Musical director:Louise Woodgate, professional singer and singing teacher.
Louise will be introducing a wide repertoire ranging from musical theatre, classical, pop, folk, through to jazz
The main aim is to enjoy singing.
For further information call 01367 242222
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Folly Craft Card Club
01367 240885.
rchurch@eurobod.co.uk
We are a friendly club with an interest in making greetings cards, either just for fun or for special occasions.
2nd Thursday of the month, in the Pump House, Faringdon from 7.30 - 9.30 p.m.
If you are already an expert card maker, or just thinking about starting this hobby, please feel free to come along.
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Highworth Choral Society
01793 763175
secretary@highworthchoral.org.uk
http://www.highworthchoral.org.uk/
Variety of choral works, usually performing 3 concerts per year in and around Highworth.
Members welcomed for any voice section from anywhere, not just Highworth
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Pink Pigeon Trust
01367 241707
wow@pinkpigeons.info
The Trust brings together local artists and relevant voluntary groups with the primary aim of “bringing the spirit of Lord Berners back to life though public art”.
The Pigeons meet approximately every six weeks, with the following groups typically represented at meetings: Faringdon Art Society, Friends of Faringdon Folly, Town Council & Planning Committee, District Council & DC Arts Officer, Folly Newspaper, Faringdon.org, Faringdon Community & Tourist Information Centre, Lord Berners Bizarre Walks, as well as various local artists. The Minister for Culture, Communications & Creative Industries has also been known to turn up to the occasional meeting.
All welcome - do get in touch if you feel you can contribute. Send a pink carrier pigeon - or be more conventional
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Stanford –in-the-Vale Art Society
01367 718867
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Watchfield Art Society
01793 782263
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Wantage Orchestra
01367 240406
http://www.wantageorchestra.org.uk/
We are a friendly orchestra, meeting on Tuesday evenings 7.30-9.30pm in Wantage during termtime.
We usually give 3 concerts a year.
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Wantage Silver Band
01235 767541
aesykes18@btinternet.com
www.wantageband.org/
The Wantage Silver Band welcomes new brass and percussion players.
We run a Championship section 'A' band, a 4th section 'B' band, a non-contesting Concert Brass Band, plus Youth Band and Trainng Groups.
New beginners (young and old) welcome, instruments and tuition available.
We are aiming, through a series of activities and arts events to bridge the gap between the young and old in our community.
For further information, comments and suggestions etc. contact: Deborah Lewis
01235 868536
cjanlewis@btinternet.com
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Cotswold Voices
jojoemoore@hotmail.com
An inspirational choir of lovely people singing great music - from Take That to ABBA, arranged chorally.
New members always welcome, no experience required!
Rehearsals Tuesdays 7.30-9pm, St Christopher's School, Langford.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Echodeco craft workshops
For adults every Wednesday morning during term time, from 9.30am -12.30pm at The Pump House Project, Swan Lane, Faringdon
Also full day courses once a month. For full details please go to www.echodeco.co.uk
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Faringdon Art Society
http://www.faringdonartsociety.org.uk/
A society of amateurs and professionals.
An exhibition is held once a year in October.
There are outings to various exhibitions throughout the year.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Faringdon Shed
A club for retired men to make and mend things just like you would in a shed.
We are based in the woodwork classroom at Faringdon Community College which is in the block on the left as you walk towards the Leisure Centre.
Wednesdays, term time Between 7pm to 9pm. Cost – Free.
Contact: 0845 4740142
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Weekly Art Drop In
Held at the United Church Hall every Wednesday from 10.00 to 12.30.
Cost £3 per session.
All are welcome,just bring your own art materials and have a go.
Contact Karen Spence faringdonartsociety@gmail.com or www.faringdonartsociety.org.uk
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Faringdon Bellringers
Rings at All Saints Church Sundays 09.45, Mondays 19.30, third Sunday in the month 17.00.
Contact Jon Chamberlain 01367 242647 or jonandkaycham@tiscali.co.uk
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Faringdon Singers
01367 240258
A variety of musical styles, both accompanied and unaccompanied and occasional major works with an orchestra
Concerts of sacred and secular music
Meets Thurs, 7.45pm – 9.30pm, United Church, Faringdon
http://www.faringdonsingers.org.uk/
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Faringdon Writing Group
Third Tuesday of every month, 7-9pm Faringdon Business Centre
Point of contact is Julie Farmer at Julie@mypavirtualservices.com
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Ferndale Community Choir
Wednesdays 7 – 8.30 pm during term time ( doors open 6.45)
Catholic Church, Marlborough St ( Front door access)
Entry by the front gate in the evening. £3.50 per session.
Male and female singers welcome. No auditions, no previous experience needed.
Musical director:Louise Woodgate, professional singer and singing teacher.
Louise will be introducing a wide repertoire ranging from musical theatre, classical, pop, folk, through to jazz
The main aim is to enjoy singing.
For further information call 01367 242222
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Folly Craft Card Club
01367 240885.
rchurch@eurobod.co.uk
We are a friendly club with an interest in making greetings cards, either just for fun or for special occasions.
2nd Thursday of the month, in the Pump House, Faringdon from 7.30 - 9.30 p.m.
If you are already an expert card maker, or just thinking about starting this hobby, please feel free to come along.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Highworth Choral Society
01793 763175
secretary@highworthchoral.org.uk
http://www.highworthchoral.org.uk/
Variety of choral works, usually performing 3 concerts per year in and around Highworth.
Members welcomed for any voice section from anywhere, not just Highworth
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Pink Pigeon Trust
01367 241707
wow@pinkpigeons.info
The Trust brings together local artists and relevant voluntary groups with the primary aim of “bringing the spirit of Lord Berners back to life though public art”.
The Pigeons meet approximately every six weeks, with the following groups typically represented at meetings: Faringdon Art Society, Friends of Faringdon Folly, Town Council & Planning Committee, District Council & DC Arts Officer, Folly Newspaper, Faringdon.org, Faringdon Community & Tourist Information Centre, Lord Berners Bizarre Walks, as well as various local artists. The Minister for Culture, Communications & Creative Industries has also been known to turn up to the occasional meeting.
All welcome - do get in touch if you feel you can contribute. Send a pink carrier pigeon - or be more conventional
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Stanford –in-the-Vale Art Society
01367 718867
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Watchfield Art Society
01793 782263
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Wantage Orchestra
01367 240406
http://www.wantageorchestra.org.uk/
We are a friendly orchestra, meeting on Tuesday evenings 7.30-9.30pm in Wantage during termtime.
We usually give 3 concerts a year.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Wantage Silver Band
01235 767541
aesykes18@btinternet.com
www.wantageband.org/
The Wantage Silver Band welcomes new brass and percussion players.
We run a Championship section 'A' band, a 4th section 'B' band, a non-contesting Concert Brass Band, plus Youth Band and Trainng Groups.
New beginners (young and old) welcome, instruments and tuition available.
