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| 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: Liz Rothschild, Colleymore Farm, Coleshill, Swindon, SN6 7PU Tel: 01367 240508 Fax: 01367 242260 Email: lizrothschild@phonecoop.coop |
| Cotswold Voices 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. |
jojoemoore@hotmail.com |
| Faringdon Arts
Festival Annual festival takes place in Faringdon Market Square and venues in the town. |
Julie Farmer: Telephone: 0845 859 1720 |
| Faringdon Art
Society A society of amateurs and professionals. An exhibition is held once a year in October. There are outings to various exhibitions throughout the year. 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 Gill Campbell 01367 241748 , Shelagh Baxter 01367 241173 or Cliff Davies 01793 710712. |
Gillian Campbell 27 Chestnut Ave, Faringdon, SN7 8BB Tel: 01367 241748 gill.m.campbell@btinternet.com www.faringdonartsociety.org.uk |
| Faringdon
Bellringers Rings Sunday morning, and Sunday evening, plus first Sunday in the month Meets Monday at 7.30pm |
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| Faringdon Singers
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 www.faringdonsingers.org.uk |
Mrs JF Prichard Tel: 01367 240258 |
| Folly Card Club 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. |
June Rennie Tel: 01367 240085. Email: june@faringdontowncouncil.org.uk |
| Highworth Choral
Society 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 |
Enq: 01793 763175 Email: secretary@highworthchoral.org.uk www.highworthchoral.org.uk |
| Pink Pigeon
Trust The Trust brings together local artists and relevant voluntary groups (including the Town Council) with the primary aim of “bringing the spirit of Lord Berners back to life though public art”. |
Pink Pigeons Trust Telephone: 01367-241707 Email: wow@pinkpigeons.info http:\\www.pinkpigeons.info |
| Sing
Faringdon Singing for Pleasure for anyone and everyone who wants to sing. No auditions, no need to read music. We meet for 3* 6 weeks before and after Christmas, and from Easter |
Enq:
genewebb@rocketmail.com Tel: 01367 242222 |
| Sing Away Stress No experience or ability to read music required. We are a small friendly group who sing beautiful songs and chants from around the world - come along, Sing, relax and feel good! |
Contact Anne or Nina, 01367 718481/ 240858 or email nina@jazzthecat.fsnet.co.uk |
| Stanford –in-the-Vale Art Society | Tel: 01367 718867 |
| Watchfield Art Society | Tel: 01793 782263 |
| Wantage
Orchestra We are a friendly orchestra, meeting on Tuesday evenings 7.30-9.30pm in Wantage during termtime. We usually give 3 concerts a year. |
Tel: 01367 240406 www.wantageorchestra.org.uk |
| Wantage Silver
Band 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. |
Contact: Eileen Sykes Tel: 01235 767541 aesykes18@btinternet.com www.wantageband.org |
| Zanoba Middle Eastern
Dance Group We meet every monday night 8-9. We are a collective group rather than teacher led. We attend workshops then choreograph dances to perform at events like Faringdon Arts Festival and local middle eastern dance events. |
Contact : Mo Millar Tel: 01367 243320 |
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