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I love the town of Faringdon- 15/12/18
Fairly new facebook page for all the good news about Faringdon
I think you can see it without signing up to facebook.
Do try it- let me know? Thanks
I love the Town of Faringdon facebook
Ed
White Horse Medical Practice Facebook page - 11/12/18
See https://www.facebook.com/whitehorsemedical/ for practice news and information.
You don't have to have joined facebook to see the information posted ( by WHMP staff)
Fancy a bus trip to Witney this Thursday 13th Dec?- 10/12/18
Faringdon Community Bus will be running a trip.
Cost £5
Departs from Faringdon Market Place at 1.15pm
Returns from Witney at 4.00pm
Tickets can be purchased at Faringdon Information Centre in the Market Place
Opening hours: 9am-4pm Mon-Fri, Sat 9.30am-1pm
Tel: 01367 240281
Memory Support Group, Faringdon - 9/12/18
The group has grown to over 20 members since it began in April 2916. We offer a warm welcome twice a month for people with dementia and their carers to come together and share experiences. We organise a variety of activities that are stimulating, thought provoking and fun.
Activities include seated exercise sessions, craft sessions and reminiscence sessions where we talk about members' childhoods, wedding days, anniversaries and other special events. Every member is given a memory box on the first visit to fill with their special items which they can share with the group.
Over time members become friends and often meet one another outside the group setting. The group often makes a big difference to both people living with dementia and carers, enabling them to share their experiences and help each other for ideas and support. They draw strength from speaking to others who are travelling a similar journey.
It is a place where you can relax and be yourself, where you are supported; and where there is always a Dementia advisor on hand to have an informal chat.
Peter Johnson, Head of Dementia Support Services, Age UK Oxfordshire said: Faringdon Group is a great example of people coming together to share with and learn from each other. Our Dementia Advisors are able to offer both informal advice and organise specific training and support based on the requests of members. We're very grateful to the volunteers who do the work behind the scenes to ensure the group works smoothly.
Ed: This group exists though the initiative of a local volunteer. She made it happen and is still involved.
Lego Mini Figure Hunt 1st to 22nd of December- 7/12/18
Search in the windows of local businesses in town to find the hidden Lego mini figures
Collect an £1 entry form from the Faringdon Information Centre with all proceeds going to The Place.
Win £50 Lego Voucher from Toy Planet
A postcard from Faringdon. Article in Cotswold Life 26/11 - 2/12/18
'Faringdon upholds old fashioned values through it's traditional shops, personal service and shop owners who go an extra mile to make their customers feel at home'
https://www.cotswoldlife.co.uk/out-about/places/a-postcard-from-faringdon-1-5795357?fbclid=IwAR1Mh4zicleg1jGv69igdEt8JfChZKK6IlXftQk-N70ItIEQhvjNWgOUWg4
Multiple thefts- Carterton, Witney Faringdon- 1/12/18
https://news.thamesvalley.police.uk/news/cctv-appeal-for-witnesses-following-multiple-thefts-carterton-faringdon-and-witney-335223
Fairly new facebook page for all the good news about Faringdon
I think you can see it without signing up to facebook.
Do try it- let me know? Thanks
I love the Town of Faringdon facebook
Ed
White Horse Medical Practice Facebook page - 11/12/18
See https://www.facebook.com/whitehorsemedical/ for practice news and information.
You don't have to have joined facebook to see the information posted ( by WHMP staff)
Fancy a bus trip to Witney this Thursday 13th Dec?- 10/12/18
Faringdon Community Bus will be running a trip.
Cost £5
Departs from Faringdon Market Place at 1.15pm
Returns from Witney at 4.00pm
Tickets can be purchased at Faringdon Information Centre in the Market Place
Opening hours: 9am-4pm Mon-Fri, Sat 9.30am-1pm
Tel: 01367 240281
Memory Support Group, Faringdon - 9/12/18
The group has grown to over 20 members since it began in April 2916. We offer a warm welcome twice a month for people with dementia and their carers to come together and share experiences. We organise a variety of activities that are stimulating, thought provoking and fun.
Activities include seated exercise sessions, craft sessions and reminiscence sessions where we talk about members' childhoods, wedding days, anniversaries and other special events. Every member is given a memory box on the first visit to fill with their special items which they can share with the group.
Over time members become friends and often meet one another outside the group setting. The group often makes a big difference to both people living with dementia and carers, enabling them to share their experiences and help each other for ideas and support. They draw strength from speaking to others who are travelling a similar journey.
It is a place where you can relax and be yourself, where you are supported; and where there is always a Dementia advisor on hand to have an informal chat.
Peter Johnson, Head of Dementia Support Services, Age UK Oxfordshire said: Faringdon Group is a great example of people coming together to share with and learn from each other. Our Dementia Advisors are able to offer both informal advice and organise specific training and support based on the requests of members. We're very grateful to the volunteers who do the work behind the scenes to ensure the group works smoothly.
Ed: This group exists though the initiative of a local volunteer. She made it happen and is still involved.
Lego Mini Figure Hunt 1st to 22nd of December- 7/12/18
Search in the windows of local businesses in town to find the hidden Lego mini figures
Collect an £1 entry form from the Faringdon Information Centre with all proceeds going to The Place.
Win £50 Lego Voucher from Toy Planet
A postcard from Faringdon. Article in Cotswold Life 26/11 - 2/12/18
'Faringdon upholds old fashioned values through it's traditional shops, personal service and shop owners who go an extra mile to make their customers feel at home'
https://www.cotswoldlife.co.uk/out-about/places/a-postcard-from-faringdon-1-5795357?fbclid=IwAR1Mh4zicleg1jGv69igdEt8JfChZKK6IlXftQk-N70ItIEQhvjNWgOUWg4
Multiple thefts- Carterton, Witney Faringdon- 1/12/18
https://news.thamesvalley.police.uk/news/cctv-appeal-for-witnesses-following-multiple-thefts-carterton-faringdon-and-witney-335223
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (PG) - 26/11/18
Friday 30th November @ The Regent Cinema, Faringdon Corn Exchange 7.30pm (doors 7pm)
3 day Road Closure in Feb 2019- 21/11/18
http://faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/TTRO-Notice-T6086.pdf
Planning application Bromsgrove - 16/11/18
Approval has already been given for the 4 new flats near Portway ( Ferndale School site) to access onto Portway.
This new planning application is seeking this to be changed for the access to become Bromsgrove instead.
There is no explanation as to why the builder wants this to happen.
http://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/java/support/Main.jsp?MODULE=ApplicationDetails&REF=P18/V2776/FUL
Faringdon Library - 16/11/18
We now have a 5 to 8s junior book club . Third Saturday of the month, 11.45 -12.15
All new readers welcome!
Avoid Cooking Fires- advice from the Fire Service - 16/11/18
Did you know that 1 in 3 people rescued from house fires in Oxfordshire are rescued from cooking fires? Or that distraction is the main cause of cooking fires?
It's easy to get distracted - the phone rings, someone's at the door or a TV show catches your attention. If you need to leave your cooking, even for a couple of minutes:
Find out more at: www.365alive.co.uk/cooking
FARINGDON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING 26 NOVEMBER - 12/11/18
I think it may be a little-known fact – and certainly little discussed – that In Faringdon we pay more to our Town Council than the residents of any other community in the Vale pay to their Town or Parish Council.
And we are the only community to pay more to the local Council than to the District Council.
Here are the figures for 2018-2019 for Band D properties (the standard basis of comparison):
Faringdon Town Council £133.52
Abingdon Town Council £126.33
Wantage Town Council £ 74.08
VOWH District Council £126.69
Opinions will no doubt vary on the extent to which we receive value for money. But there is surely an arguable case for suggesting that the differences between the precepts for Faringdon, Abingdon and Wantage need looking at. And also that the Town Council should rely on housing growth to fund any increases in expenditure rather than increase the level of precept.
This issue should be discussed on the 26th.
Name supplied
Town Meeting 26th November 2018 - 12/11/18
To discuss Faringdon Town Councils budget for 2019/2020
Corn Exchange, 7.30
Presentation of draft budgets. Residents will have an opportunity to put forward their suggestions for projects
Festival of Remembrance Market Place 11/11/18- 11/11/18
I have to say that Faringdon did itself proud with the turnout for the ceremony in the Market Place. Very well attended and a pleasure to be there.
Faringdon folks, well done
Colin Eddy
Ed: It was so well attended and so well done. The last post was played beautifully and the piper added poignancy to the wreath laying.
Dawn piper - 11/11/18
When The Battle's Over. Faringdon, 6am 11th November 2018. 2500 pipers across the country take part in a national tribute to 100 years of Remembrance.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2215583620/?ref=bookmarks
A beautiful tribute- thankyou Sjoerd
Ed
Memorial weekend road closure- 10/11/18
http://faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk/rememberance-road-closures/
I can't see the date/time on the FTC web page or on the Order notice, but I guess it's in the morning of Sunday 11th
Ed
War Memorial dates - 9/11/18
Sally Harris has asked why it has 1919 not 1918 on the War Memorial ?
I think you will find that the Armistice was on the eleventh of November 1918 but the official end of world War one was January 1919.
Bill Law.
Ed see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Versailles
A question about the War memorial - 8/11/18
I wondered if anyone knew why the dates on the War Memorial in town are 1914 -1919 rather than 1918?
Sally Harris
Thankyou - 8/11/18
I would like to say a big THANK YOU to all the Town businesses who have dressed their windows so appropriately for the Commemoration of the Centenary of the ending of the First World War in November 1918. There are several windows dressed, but the most awesome and moving has to be the one in the Co-Operative Funeral Directors window, depicting the British Tommy.
If you have not seen this, it is best viewed during the evening for the background colouring. A great tribute.
At this special time, it is a pity someone has to "take" the poppies from the Old Town Hall War memorial from the W.I. display !
Joy Blake
Youth grants- Faringdon Town Council - 5/11/18
Up to £5k available for projects that:
Deadline 21st December. Information from rebekah@faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk
'Women Hold up Half the Sky' Saturday, 17th November- 1/11/18
In celebration of 100 years of Votes for Women
Corn Exchange Faringdon 11.00 - 5.00
18 and under free entry
Tickets £3 (includes drink and cake) cash only from Mustard Seed, Stay Grounded and Gifted Magpie
See the full program
Balanceability Training Course - Free - 30/10/18
Would you like to learn how to teach beginners to cycle? Farcycles, the local cycling group, are offering to sponsor you to learn to teach beginners to cycle safely.
his ONE DAY course usually costs £140 (+VAT).
Our vision is to give all children and adults in Faringdon the opportunity to learn to cycle. We plan to train a group of volunteers to help us with this.
If you are interested, contact Farcycles@gmail.com
Planned build for six two bed flats on the site of the old private school - 30/10/18
- access to be via very narrow entrance to church car park from Portway ! This is a very busy school run area with children running around and playing happily in the school holidays . WHY do we need more builds? Is Faringdon not bursting at the seems all ready? I have lived here the whole of my life and I'm very sad to see it die . We have No community feel anymore. I understand that local council are against this acces s, however it seems to be going ahead ! No space for emergency services to turn around , children at high risk of harm and yet more homes in Faringdon ! I believe Oxford and Witney should start looking at there own area now as they have completely ruined our town ... please stand up to this and fight .
Lorraine:)
www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/java/support/Main.jsp?MODULE=ApplicationDetails&REF=P18/V1732/FUL
Free Parking in Faringdon + - 29/10/18
We're providing FREE parking in our district council owned car parks in the run up to Christmas. Take advantage of this offer up to Christmas Eve and enjoy shopping locally and buying the perfect gifts in the impressive range of independent shops we have in our towns.
You can park for free at the following locations and dates:
Money for Faringdon library and Social Care - 28/10/18
Oxfordshire County Council have been holding (S106) money from housing developers for a number of years. Most of it needs to be spent by midway in 2023 else it will have to be returned to the developers
£83k+ for Faringdon Library
£105k- Health and Social care/Day care
The details are in this Excel file
Judith Heathcoat , our county councillor, has agreed to ensure this money is spent in Faringdon
LOOK OUT FOR FATHER CHRISTMAS WITH THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE. - 28/10/18
3rd to 22nd December (Start times: weekdays 5.30pm, Saturdays 4.30pm)
Monday/Tuesday 3/4 December - Shrivenham
Wednesday 5 December - Faringdon (Orchard Hill, Westland Road, Highworth Road, The Pines)
Thursday/Friday 6/7 December - Watchfield
Saturday 8 December – Faringdon (Bloor Estate, Park Road, Walnut Court, Wills Close, Bromsgrove)
Monday/Tuesday 10/11 December – Southmoor & Kingston Bagpuize
Wednesday 12 December – Faringdon (Gloucester Street, London Street, Pulling Close, Haynes Close)
Thursday 13 December – Watchfield
Friday 14 December - Clanfield
Saturday 15 December – Faringdon (Stanford Road, Nursery View, Tuckers Road, Berners Way, The Lees)
Monday/Tuesday 17/18 December – Stanford-in-the-Vale
Wednesday 19 December – Faringdon (Century Close, Rawdon Way, Townend Road, Marines Drive, Marlborough Gardens, Folly View Road)
Thursday 20 December – Uffington
Friday 21 December – Buckland
Saturday 22 December – Faringdon (Fernham Fields, Wearn Road, Coleshill Drive, Fernham Road, Leamington Drive, Carters Crescent, Fernham Gate)
Coffee morning in aid of Action Aid- 26/10/18
10 30 - 12 on Saturday 3rd November at The United Church to raise money for Action Aid.
Specifically to build classrooms at a primary school in Rwanda
Please drop in and support Action Aid.
Faringdon United Church
Volunteers wanted- 24/10/18
Wantage advice centre but in Faringdon - see Jobs and volunteering page
Repairs to the Old Town Hall - 24/10/18
http://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/java/support/Main.jsp?MODULE=ApplicationDetails&REF=P18/V2332/FUL
Old cables- 20/10/18
I've been having a sort out- I had about 15 years of computer/video/audio/power cables
I now know that the Charity Shop in the Cornmarket will take any sort of cable, and get them recycled ( hopefully for money)
I checked with VWHDC- It's also possible to leave them next to your grey bin in a tied bag.
Gene Webb
Scottish found letters- 14/10/18
@John Norman, glad the letter found its way and arrived safely! You are very welcome!
The Patterson Family
VWHDC Leader's statement - 13/10/18
http://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/news/2018/2018-10/council-leaders-statement
Unclear what it all means. Too lazy to look up the abbreviations
Name Supplied
Faringdon Community Bus new timetable - 12/10/18
http://www.faringdoncommunitybus.co.uk/timetable61.htm
Faringdon Town Council Stategic Plan til April 2019- 12/10/18
http://faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Strategic-Plan.pdf
Mollies are recruiting- 12/10/18
About Mollies:
Mollies is brand new to the U.K. Inspired by American Diners and Motels. Mollie’s will cater for those who appreciate great service, brilliant food and affordable style
The venue:
Mollies Buckland will have 80 rooms all with super king size beds, stylish interiors and the latest in check-in mobile technology. The general store will be a home away from home where guests can pick up all their overnight stay essentials and relax. The diner has something for everyone, the perfect pit stop for any time of day; guests will be able to eat in, drive-thru or take away all in a laid back, fun environment.
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for super stars wanting a chance to shine, we would like a team of fun, committed individuals that are full of energy with a passion for great food and excellent service. With our guest experience being the priority of all of our team. If you think this could be you please send your C.V to emma.mcsharry@quentinrestaurants.com
Benefits:
* One of the most competitive salaries in the industry.
* Discounts on Cowshed products and treatments
* Fantastic career growth opportunities.
* Cookhouse & House tonic - offering monthly calendar interactive trainings, guest chef demos, drinks tastings and industry expert meet and greats.
* Weekly wage
Knitters and hookers - 11/10/18
I am thinking of putting on a exhibition for knitters and hookers. Would you be interested? If so please contact me on julie@juliefarmer.co.uk.
It won’t be until 2019 and the idea is to have three pieces. Two of your choice and one on an exhibition theme.
Julie Farmer
Lost envelope: - 10/10/18
Approx three weeks ago en-route to post several envelopes at the post office in Faringdon one of the letters addressed to the recipient in Scotland was lost.
It is with grateful thanks I am informed that the letter has found its way to Scotland - obviously posted by the person who found it in Faringdon.
Many thanks to the good samaritan who posted the letter.
John Norman
Zumba Wednesdays, 6pm at Mission fitness UK. - 7/10/18
Zumba is a dance fitness class which combines latin and international rhythms with easy steps to follow. Everyone welcome, no dancing skills or gym membership required.
£5 per class and bring a friend for free!
https://www.zumba.com/en-US/profile/ana-catalina-bell/1603146
Friday 30th November @ The Regent Cinema, Faringdon Corn Exchange 7.30pm (doors 7pm)
3 day Road Closure in Feb 2019- 21/11/18
http://faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/TTRO-Notice-T6086.pdf
Planning application Bromsgrove - 16/11/18
Approval has already been given for the 4 new flats near Portway ( Ferndale School site) to access onto Portway.
This new planning application is seeking this to be changed for the access to become Bromsgrove instead.
There is no explanation as to why the builder wants this to happen.
http://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/java/support/Main.jsp?MODULE=ApplicationDetails&REF=P18/V2776/FUL
Faringdon Library - 16/11/18
We now have a 5 to 8s junior book club . Third Saturday of the month, 11.45 -12.15
All new readers welcome!
Avoid Cooking Fires- advice from the Fire Service - 16/11/18
Did you know that 1 in 3 people rescued from house fires in Oxfordshire are rescued from cooking fires? Or that distraction is the main cause of cooking fires?
It's easy to get distracted - the phone rings, someone's at the door or a TV show catches your attention. If you need to leave your cooking, even for a couple of minutes:
- turn down the heat
- set the timer
- or ask someone to watch it for you
Find out more at: www.365alive.co.uk/cooking
FARINGDON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING 26 NOVEMBER - 12/11/18
I think it may be a little-known fact – and certainly little discussed – that In Faringdon we pay more to our Town Council than the residents of any other community in the Vale pay to their Town or Parish Council.
And we are the only community to pay more to the local Council than to the District Council.
Here are the figures for 2018-2019 for Band D properties (the standard basis of comparison):
Faringdon Town Council £133.52
Abingdon Town Council £126.33
Wantage Town Council £ 74.08
VOWH District Council £126.69
Opinions will no doubt vary on the extent to which we receive value for money. But there is surely an arguable case for suggesting that the differences between the precepts for Faringdon, Abingdon and Wantage need looking at. And also that the Town Council should rely on housing growth to fund any increases in expenditure rather than increase the level of precept.
This issue should be discussed on the 26th.
Name supplied
Town Meeting 26th November 2018 - 12/11/18
To discuss Faringdon Town Councils budget for 2019/2020
Corn Exchange, 7.30
Presentation of draft budgets. Residents will have an opportunity to put forward their suggestions for projects
Festival of Remembrance Market Place 11/11/18- 11/11/18
I have to say that Faringdon did itself proud with the turnout for the ceremony in the Market Place. Very well attended and a pleasure to be there.
Faringdon folks, well done
Colin Eddy
Ed: It was so well attended and so well done. The last post was played beautifully and the piper added poignancy to the wreath laying.
Dawn piper - 11/11/18
When The Battle's Over. Faringdon, 6am 11th November 2018. 2500 pipers across the country take part in a national tribute to 100 years of Remembrance.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2215583620/?ref=bookmarks
A beautiful tribute- thankyou Sjoerd
Ed
Memorial weekend road closure- 10/11/18
http://faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk/rememberance-road-closures/
I can't see the date/time on the FTC web page or on the Order notice, but I guess it's in the morning of Sunday 11th
Ed
War Memorial dates - 9/11/18
Sally Harris has asked why it has 1919 not 1918 on the War Memorial ?
I think you will find that the Armistice was on the eleventh of November 1918 but the official end of world War one was January 1919.
Bill Law.
Ed see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Versailles
A question about the War memorial - 8/11/18
I wondered if anyone knew why the dates on the War Memorial in town are 1914 -1919 rather than 1918?
Sally Harris
Thankyou - 8/11/18
I would like to say a big THANK YOU to all the Town businesses who have dressed their windows so appropriately for the Commemoration of the Centenary of the ending of the First World War in November 1918. There are several windows dressed, but the most awesome and moving has to be the one in the Co-Operative Funeral Directors window, depicting the British Tommy.
If you have not seen this, it is best viewed during the evening for the background colouring. A great tribute.
At this special time, it is a pity someone has to "take" the poppies from the Old Town Hall War memorial from the W.I. display !
Joy Blake
Youth grants- Faringdon Town Council - 5/11/18
Up to £5k available for projects that:
- Helping and supporting young people
- Tackling crime and anti social behaviour
- Youth Festivals and opportunities
- School councils to invest in local projects
- Assisting vulnerable young people
- Assisting young people in gaining employment, education and training
Deadline 21st December. Information from rebekah@faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk
'Women Hold up Half the Sky' Saturday, 17th November- 1/11/18
In celebration of 100 years of Votes for Women
Corn Exchange Faringdon 11.00 - 5.00
18 and under free entry
Tickets £3 (includes drink and cake) cash only from Mustard Seed, Stay Grounded and Gifted Magpie
See the full program
Balanceability Training Course - Free - 30/10/18
Would you like to learn how to teach beginners to cycle? Farcycles, the local cycling group, are offering to sponsor you to learn to teach beginners to cycle safely.
his ONE DAY course usually costs £140 (+VAT).
Our vision is to give all children and adults in Faringdon the opportunity to learn to cycle. We plan to train a group of volunteers to help us with this.
If you are interested, contact Farcycles@gmail.com
Planned build for six two bed flats on the site of the old private school - 30/10/18
- access to be via very narrow entrance to church car park from Portway ! This is a very busy school run area with children running around and playing happily in the school holidays . WHY do we need more builds? Is Faringdon not bursting at the seems all ready? I have lived here the whole of my life and I'm very sad to see it die . We have No community feel anymore. I understand that local council are against this acces s, however it seems to be going ahead ! No space for emergency services to turn around , children at high risk of harm and yet more homes in Faringdon ! I believe Oxford and Witney should start looking at there own area now as they have completely ruined our town ... please stand up to this and fight .
Lorraine:)
www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/java/support/Main.jsp?MODULE=ApplicationDetails&REF=P18/V1732/FUL
Free Parking in Faringdon + - 29/10/18
We're providing FREE parking in our district council owned car parks in the run up to Christmas. Take advantage of this offer up to Christmas Eve and enjoy shopping locally and buying the perfect gifts in the impressive range of independent shops we have in our towns.
You can park for free at the following locations and dates:
- Abingdon - each Saturday from 1 December
- Faringdon - each Saturday from 1 December
- Wantage - each Friday from 30 November
Money for Faringdon library and Social Care - 28/10/18
Oxfordshire County Council have been holding (S106) money from housing developers for a number of years. Most of it needs to be spent by midway in 2023 else it will have to be returned to the developers
£83k+ for Faringdon Library
£105k- Health and Social care/Day care
The details are in this Excel file
Judith Heathcoat , our county councillor, has agreed to ensure this money is spent in Faringdon
LOOK OUT FOR FATHER CHRISTMAS WITH THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE. - 28/10/18
3rd to 22nd December (Start times: weekdays 5.30pm, Saturdays 4.30pm)
Monday/Tuesday 3/4 December - Shrivenham
Wednesday 5 December - Faringdon (Orchard Hill, Westland Road, Highworth Road, The Pines)
Thursday/Friday 6/7 December - Watchfield
Saturday 8 December – Faringdon (Bloor Estate, Park Road, Walnut Court, Wills Close, Bromsgrove)
Monday/Tuesday 10/11 December – Southmoor & Kingston Bagpuize
Wednesday 12 December – Faringdon (Gloucester Street, London Street, Pulling Close, Haynes Close)
Thursday 13 December – Watchfield
Friday 14 December - Clanfield
Saturday 15 December – Faringdon (Stanford Road, Nursery View, Tuckers Road, Berners Way, The Lees)
Monday/Tuesday 17/18 December – Stanford-in-the-Vale
Wednesday 19 December – Faringdon (Century Close, Rawdon Way, Townend Road, Marines Drive, Marlborough Gardens, Folly View Road)
Thursday 20 December – Uffington
Friday 21 December – Buckland
Saturday 22 December – Faringdon (Fernham Fields, Wearn Road, Coleshill Drive, Fernham Road, Leamington Drive, Carters Crescent, Fernham Gate)
Coffee morning in aid of Action Aid- 26/10/18
10 30 - 12 on Saturday 3rd November at The United Church to raise money for Action Aid.
Specifically to build classrooms at a primary school in Rwanda
Please drop in and support Action Aid.
Faringdon United Church
Volunteers wanted- 24/10/18
Wantage advice centre but in Faringdon - see Jobs and volunteering page
Repairs to the Old Town Hall - 24/10/18
http://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/java/support/Main.jsp?MODULE=ApplicationDetails&REF=P18/V2332/FUL
Old cables- 20/10/18
I've been having a sort out- I had about 15 years of computer/video/audio/power cables
I now know that the Charity Shop in the Cornmarket will take any sort of cable, and get them recycled ( hopefully for money)
I checked with VWHDC- It's also possible to leave them next to your grey bin in a tied bag.
Gene Webb
Scottish found letters- 14/10/18
@John Norman, glad the letter found its way and arrived safely! You are very welcome!
The Patterson Family
VWHDC Leader's statement - 13/10/18
http://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/news/2018/2018-10/council-leaders-statement
Unclear what it all means. Too lazy to look up the abbreviations
Name Supplied
Faringdon Community Bus new timetable - 12/10/18
http://www.faringdoncommunitybus.co.uk/timetable61.htm
Faringdon Town Council Stategic Plan til April 2019- 12/10/18
http://faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Strategic-Plan.pdf
Mollies are recruiting- 12/10/18
About Mollies:
Mollies is brand new to the U.K. Inspired by American Diners and Motels. Mollie’s will cater for those who appreciate great service, brilliant food and affordable style
The venue:
Mollies Buckland will have 80 rooms all with super king size beds, stylish interiors and the latest in check-in mobile technology. The general store will be a home away from home where guests can pick up all their overnight stay essentials and relax. The diner has something for everyone, the perfect pit stop for any time of day; guests will be able to eat in, drive-thru or take away all in a laid back, fun environment.
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for super stars wanting a chance to shine, we would like a team of fun, committed individuals that are full of energy with a passion for great food and excellent service. With our guest experience being the priority of all of our team. If you think this could be you please send your C.V to emma.mcsharry@quentinrestaurants.com
Benefits:
* One of the most competitive salaries in the industry.
* Discounts on Cowshed products and treatments
* Fantastic career growth opportunities.
* Cookhouse & House tonic - offering monthly calendar interactive trainings, guest chef demos, drinks tastings and industry expert meet and greats.
* Weekly wage
Knitters and hookers - 11/10/18
I am thinking of putting on a exhibition for knitters and hookers. Would you be interested? If so please contact me on julie@juliefarmer.co.uk.
It won’t be until 2019 and the idea is to have three pieces. Two of your choice and one on an exhibition theme.
Julie Farmer
Lost envelope: - 10/10/18
Approx three weeks ago en-route to post several envelopes at the post office in Faringdon one of the letters addressed to the recipient in Scotland was lost.
It is with grateful thanks I am informed that the letter has found its way to Scotland - obviously posted by the person who found it in Faringdon.
Many thanks to the good samaritan who posted the letter.
John Norman
Zumba Wednesdays, 6pm at Mission fitness UK. - 7/10/18
Zumba is a dance fitness class which combines latin and international rhythms with easy steps to follow. Everyone welcome, no dancing skills or gym membership required.
£5 per class and bring a friend for free!
https://www.zumba.com/en-US/profile/ana-catalina-bell/1603146
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You can read talking points back to 2002. Quite interesting to see whether issues are still the same now as in the past.
You can read talking points back to 2002. Quite interesting to see whether issues are still the same now as in the past.