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Saturday 5th November 2016- 25/9/16
FARINGDON FIREWORKS AND BONFIRE
Organised by Faringdon Rotary the Fireworks display and bonfire will be held in the grounds of Faringdon House on Saturday 5th November. Gates open at 6.00pm – Display will begin at 7.00pm. It is recommended that you arrive early to avoid disappointment. The bonfire will be lit immediately after the firework display. We hope you will be joining in the fun this year and in doing so you will help us raise valuable funds for local charities. Traffic Road Signs will direct you from the A417 and the A420
Car Parking is available on site, although many people use the town’s car parks and walk the few hundred yards to the site. Please note: you are not allowed to bring your own fireworks.
We are indebted to Faringdon House Estate for allowing us the use of their land and ask everyone to respect this by placing ALL LITTER in the bins provided.
We look forward to seeing you.
The Big Health and Care Conversation - 25/9/16
You've been invited to participate in the The Big Health and Care Conversation consultation by the consultation manager, Julia Stackhouse.
This consultation is open from 4 Jul 2016 at 00:00 to 30 Nov 2016 at 23:59.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON OXFORDSHIRE TRANSFORMATION PROPOSALS SET TO BEGIN IN JANUARY
The public consultation on proposals for changes to health services in Oxfordshire is set to start end of December / beginning of January 2017.
Although originally scheduled to begin in October, Oxfordshire’s Transformation Board agreed the consultation should begin later to ensure proposals for change are tested rigorously before options are finalised for patients and the public to have their say. Public engagement will continue through until the end of December to the launch of the consultation and will help inform the final proposals.
Proposals are likely to put forward options that focus on a more ambulatory model of care in Oxfordshire as suggested in the Five Year Forward View . Whereby the best bed for someone to recover is their own and care will be provided on an outpatient basis including diagnosis, observation, consultation, treatment / intervention and rehabilitation services and support; unless treatment in hospital is the best place for a patient at the time.
The full briefing is available here: http://www.oxonhealthcaretransformation.nhs.uk/news/28-public-consultation-on-transformation-proposals-set-to-begin-in-january
ENGAGEMENT REPORT
A report of the engagement that we undertook over the summer is also now available here: https://consult.oxfordshireccg.nhs.uk/gf2.ti/-/717186/22624517.1/PDF/-/Big_Health_and_Care_Conversation_Engagement_Report_Final.pdf
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01865 334638.
Thank you.
Julia Stackhouse
Senior Communications and Engagement Manager
julia.stackhouse@nhs.net
01865 334638
Wicklesham Quarry's Restoration and Aftercare- 25/9/16
In what must be seen as a bizarre situation, Faringdon Neighbourhood Plan's aim to turn Wicklesham Quarry SSSI into a 20 acre logistics site is now at odds with:
(1) the 2031 Local Plan's employment land allocation for Faringdon- recently endorsed by the Examiner, &
(2) the County Council's insistence that Wicklesham's restoration is of "primary importance for the environment".
OCC placed strict new conditions on Grundon Ltd last year, in order to ensure the Quarry's long-delayed restoration was carried out.
For an update on the campaign to PROTECT WICKLESHAM QUARRY FROM DEVELOPMENT, follow the link.
https://www.change.org/p/faringdon-town-council-the-vale-of-white-horse-district-council-and-secretary-of-state-greg-clark-protect-wicklesham-quarry-from-development/u/17932718
Anna Hoare
RECYCLING BIN BAGS- 24/9/16
There semis to be some confusion about these green wheelie bin bags. Bin liners described as "CLEAR" by manufacturers seem to be made of thin white translucentg plastic. What we thought were "clear" are really see through transparent and are not obligatory in the Vale The Vale people tell us that the clear ( translucent) sacks are OK for recycling and these seem to be stocked by most supermarkets.
Peter Lawson-Smith
Star Council Awards 2016- 24/9/16
Our Mayor, Mike Wise has been nominated for the Star awards. Read the nomination submission
The Regent Cinema has been long listed in the Project of the year award. Read the nomination submission
The competition is announced on http://www.nalc.gov.uk/starcouncils but I can't see what happens next
Ed
Faringdon Knit and Knatter- 23/9/16
Our annual assembling of Shoe boxes for the Link to Hope Charity has begun, doing boxes for families and pensioners. We are in desperate need of good quality small toys for boys and girls. If you have any small toys that you could donate for the family boxes, these could be brought to the United Church, Faringdon, any Monday, during the next 3 weeks between 12-4p.m. Your help would be very much appreciated. With thanks.
Name supplied
Fireworks Night- 23/9/16
Is the excellent fireworks display taking place again this year as normal. If so, when?
Regards Mark
Christmas Lights switch on, Faringdon - 22/9/16
Sat 3rd December
Lost Paddle Board - 21/9/16
If anyone finds a Paddle from a Paddle Board can you please let us know. One of Paddle Club people dropped it last night by accident :(
Diana Kirk
Mineral water business in Faringdon - 20/9/16
We have just purchased this Codd bottle on eBay because it has G.Liddiard & son Farindon on it. The original George Liddiard of G.Liddiard & son, Family Grocers was my wife’s great-grandfather but she has never heard before about a bottling business owned by him. George’s son George carried on G.Liddiard & son, Grocers and one of his other sons, Frank Hazell Liddiard (my wife’s grandfather) started a separate grocery business which we understand was later sold to International Stores.
Can anyone help us in finding out more about this mineral water business, where it was located in Faringdon and in particular the years it operated which will help us to decide which George operated it? Photo
Many thanks, David and Bridget (Evans).
Dog mess- 19/9/18
Would the owner of 3 little white dogs please clear up after them whilst walking them round the church yard.
Ian Webster
Flu jabs- 19/9/16
Can we still get the jabs at the pharmacy if we are patients of a different medical practice?
Jane Boulton
Bin Bags- 18/9/16
We have green recycling bags as we cannot use the bins in our part of London Street. I have discovered that almost one entire roll of these are not actually joined at the bottom. Anyone else had this problem?
Name Supplied
Soul Night at the Pump House Project last evening- 18/9/16
Super evening. Great music from Al Cane, everyone dancing.
Next one is 26th November
Local Yokel
Flu Jabs- 18/9/16
Appointments available at the White Horse Medical Centre.(01367 242388)
All patients aged over 65 and those under 65 who have chronic respiratory disease or asthma, heart disease, renal disease, liver disease, diabetes, neurological disease or who are immuno-suppressed or who are a carer for an elderly or disabled person, should have a flu vaccination.
All pregnant women are also recommended to have the vaccination.
You can also get your (free) jab if you're eligible at the Faringdon Pharmacy ( they will send info to WHMP to update your medical record)
Bin bags- 17/9/16
Surely it is not too difficult to collect things to be recycled in bag/bin in the kitchen, or wherever and then empty that bag into the green recycling bin outside. If you rinse out tins, bottles, drinks cans and plastic containers your green bin should not get too dirty and you can always rinse it out occasionally,
This is not mind blowing just a bit of organsiation
Name supplied
Blitz on illegal parking- 17/9/16
Is it true the police have been out and about issuing parking tickets?
Local Yokel
Bin Bags- 17/9/16
You can get transparent bin bags from Sainsbury's in Wantage.
Mary Beck
VOWH Recycling Non-Collection.- 17/9/16
And where, please tell me, can one buy clear refuse bags suitable for indoor waste bins? All bags sold by supermarkets are either opaque or black. I really don't like putting my re-cycling waste into the bin loose. I prefer to keep my indoor bin and my recycling green bin clean by keeping the waste inside a bag then tying the top before binning it.
Surely, if anyone has doubts about which bin to use for their waste they will just put it a black sack (or loose!) and put it in the black non-recycling instead.
Can I assume that the councillors who decided this are all men who don't do shopping and have no idea what colour bin bags are?
Of course everyone should endeavour to use the correct bin - but only CLEAR bags or non-collection?
I think you better think it out again!
Name supplied.
Sponsorship needed for Town Football Club - 17/9/16
As the recent newly appointed Faringdon Town FC Reserves manager, I am looking for sponsorship to help the team gain new training kit such as t-shirts, first aid kits and team wear in the form of a tracksuit. It would be fantastic if we could get tracksuits so on match days we looked uniformed, smart and more presentable and professional.
We currently play in the North Berks football league Division 2. Travelling to opposition in North Oxford, Kintbury, Hungerford, Westminster, Appleton, Hanney, Dorchester, Sutton Courtenay and Steventon, these teams also come to Faringdon.
I am unsure on prices as of yet and just want to get a feel for businesses out there that would be willing to help this team and more importantly the club in the near future and further future.
Faringdon Town FC are a developing club and look to improve and develop season by season. With lots of new players and old along with a restructured and fresh management team times ahead look promising.
I hope this is the kind of info you are after, anything else please let me know.
Many Thanks
Matt Willis matt1w17715.mw@gmail.com
Council binning black and coloured sacks in recycling bins - 16/9/16
From November, South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils will only empty green wheelie bins if the recycling in them is loose or in clear sacks.
Despite a recent campaign to raise awareness of the issue, some people are still putting in things like food waste and dirty nappies, contaminating whole truckloads of recycling - when these things are put into recycling bins in black or coloured sacks they’re not spotted until it’s too late.
If there’s a sack in a recycling bin and the waste crews can’t see what’s in it, they’ll have to assume it contains contamination and won’t empty it.
Councillor Charlotte Dickson, cabinet member for waste at Vale of White Horse District Council, said: “Throughout October we’ll leave a note on any bins with the wrong colour sack in it to explain the problem – we’ll empty the bin on that occasion, but from November we’ll then have to start leaving them unemptied to help us protect everybody else’s recycling from getting contaminated.”
VWHDC
Young Chef Competition- 15/9/16
Have a look at the poster on the Poster page
Clsoing date 21st October
CALLING ALL GIRAFFE OWNERS IN FARINGDON!- 15/9/16
We'll be celebrating Lord Berners' birthday on Saturday. Yes - in the Market place - at the Monthly Saturday Market . And as you know - one of LB's best friends was Gerald - his pet Giraffe. So - at 10.30am we'll be holding the first ever Grand Giraffe's Parade that will snake its way through the Marketplace - before all singing Happy Birthday to the Great Man.
Are you the proud owner of a giraffe? Wooden ones, stuffed ones, long thin skinny ones, big fat fuzzy ones, ones that squiggle and squirm.... Tall ones, short ones, clothed or naked. Tone-deaf ones, and ones that can sing. Prizes for the best dressed ( owners and/ or pets....
MEET OUTSIDE PERRY BISHOP AT 10.30AM THIS SATURDAY - WITH YOUR PET GIRAFFE - READY FOR THE BIG GIRAFFE PARADE!
Market is from 10am til 1pm
4 star- 14/9/16
Pat Thomas Butchers are pleased to confirm that after today's inspection we received a 4 star rating for our Scores On The Doors.. We would like to thank all our customers for the continued support.
If you have any questions please pop into the shop Peter & Tara
Peter Sharps
REVISED START TIME FOR Saturday 17th September 2016 - 14/9/16
NAOMI WILL NOW SET OFF AT 1600HRS FROM HALFPENNY BRIDGE, LECHLADE
to set a new Guinness World Record as the fastest woman to row down the River Thames in a single scull… 165 miles from Lechlade Halfpenny Bridge to Gravesend….
Come and join the crowd to cheer Naomi on her way, at the event organised in Lechlade by Faringdon Rotary Club.
Local approximate timings en-route:
1 St Johns Lock 16:07
2 Buscot Lock 16:27
3 Grafton Lock 17:14
4 Radcot Lock 17:43
5 Rushey Lock 18:21
6 Shifford Lock 19:32
https://www.facebook.com/thegreatthamesrow2016
http://www.tgtr2016.org.uk/
Flu Clinics THE WHITE HORSE MEDICAL PRACTICE - 2/9/16
Bookings for flu jabs throughout September and October being taken now. These will mainly be held on Saturday mornings.
We will NOT be sending letters to every eligible patient this year, so if you have attended for a flu vaccination in a previous year please call to make an appointment.
All patients aged over 65 and those under 65 who have chronic respiratory disease or asthma, heart disease, renal disease, liver disease, diabetes, neurological disease or who are immuno-suppressed or who are a carer for an elderly or disabled person, should have a flu vaccination.
All pregnant women are also recommended to have the vaccination.
If you think you are eligible please call 01367 242388 and make an appointment
Jacks Bar.- 13/9/16
Would it be possible for this venue to sweep the public pavement of glass and fags ends. Sunday morning the public footpath was a mess
Name supplied
Great New Venue in Faringdon- 12/9/16
Just like to say what a great opening night it was at Faringdons new venue - "Just Jacks Wine and Cocktail Bar" on Saturday.
Despite a devastating start to the day of finding "Ruby Jacks" and "Just Jacks" broken into overnight, Jackie and her team did a great job of getting stuck in and opening up on time.
The very best of Luck for the future.
Colin Smith
re. A417 CLOSURE AGAIN.- 11/9/16
are the council going to block cow lane again?. Is there going to be a sensible detour this time rather than the ridiculous 20+ mile detour via Frilford like last time.
name supplied
Girl racer- 10/9/16
I have just witnessed the looney owner of the blue civic speeding though Marlborough Gardens, at the alarming speed of about 32mph killing an ants nest and having to avoid the towns beloved post box, unacceptable
M Oxlong
Community Choir- come and join the singing - 9/9/16
Starts Wednesday 14th September
Catholic Church, Marlborough St, Sing from 7pm- 8.30pm. Front door open 6.45pm
No experience needed. No auditions Everyone welcome
Led by Louise Woodgate, professional singer and teacher
genewebb@rocketmail.com 01367 242222
A417 to close 3/10-16/10 - 9/9/16
Just to give everyone as much notice as possible, it would appear that the A417 is going to close for two weeks in October... again!
https://www.roadworks.org/
THANK YOU.- 8/9/16
A big thank you to the person that brought my magnetic vehicle sign back to me after it was stolen off of my truck which was parked in Gloucester street at the weekend by some moronic idiot.
Jim Horton.
Repair auto garage doors? - 8/9/16
Does anyone know of a reliable repairer of automatic garage doors? The chap who advertised in "The Advertiser" doesn't seem to want the job.
Mary Beck
Choose and deliver books to those who cannot get to a library- 8/9/16
Your county council has launched a new campaign appealing for home library service volunteers to help less able people in their community by choosing and delivering books to those who cannot get to a library.
Who benefits? Anyone who cannot get to a library, including the elderly and many disabled people across Oxfordshire who need a volunteer to bring library services to their door. They need a friendly face who can stop by once every three weeks to bring them some new books or CDs and stop for a little chat.
Is the home library service really so important? Yes – the home library service brings entertainment, pleasure and human contact to people, where they may otherwise have none.
Could you spare a little time? Schedules can work around you and you can organise the drop off times directly with the people you deliver to, meaning you can fit it around your busy life. Expenses are reimbursed and you can do as many or as few journeys as you wish.
Visit www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/homelibrary or contact your local library to find out about volunteering for the home library service and helping people near you.
Gracie, 76, Faringdon – volunteer
‘I sat down and imagined how I’d feel if I was totally housebound. I know the importance of having literature and company in my life now I’m living alone, so I thought it’s important to reach out to others who may not have much contact with the outside world. […] It’s fulfilling and very rewarding. The ladies I deliver to are keen to chat and talk about the authors and the plots.’
Edna, 88, Banbury – service user
‘The Home Library Service means a lot to me, it’s a real lifeline. Having reached this age of 88, I hadn’t realised how alone you are. […] It makes me appreciate the Home Library Service more than ever.’
Oxfordshire County Council
Faringdon Neighbourhood Plan- Examiner's report- 7/9/16
Andrew Ashcroft's report, just published, gives a green light to Faringdon Council's plan to turn Wicklesham Quarry, one of 'Britain's richest palaeontological sites', into a 20 acre industrial warehousing site. Every independent assessment so far has ruled against such a use, as unnecessary and unsustainable.
You can access the report on the Vale's website. For the latest update on the campaign to PROTECT WICKLESHAM QUARRY FROM DEVELOPMENT, follow the link.
https://www.change.org/p/faringdon-town-council-the-vale-of-white-horse-district-council-and-secretary-of-state-greg-clark-protect-wicklesham-quarry-from-development/u/17783915
Anna Hoare
Faringdon Sensory Garden Project - Planning Permission Granted!!!- 6/9/16
The Vale of White Horse Planning department have granted permission to create a Sensory Garden to commemorate the centenary of WW1 for the benefit of the community, especially those who are affected by Alzheimer's, Dementia, special needs or recovering from serious illness or trauma ( and frankly, for the rest of us who would like a peaceful place to relax and enjoy) . The permission includes a small wooden garden chalet type cafe.
To read the letter, please visit http://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/java/support/dynamic_serve.jsp?ID=602271056&CODE=76917B5BC2CD33466AC8A66DC1AD67F5
To keep in touch with progress, please visit our website at www.faringdonsensorygarden.org.uk or our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/faringdonsensorygarden
If you'd like to get involved with fundraising, gardening or paperwork, please drop me a note to faringdonsensory@icloud.com
Best wishes
Mel Lane
Faringdon Sensory Garden Project Manager
Girl driver - 5/9/16
Nice one Emily I am not into cars that much but really pleased your standing your ground on what you enjoy and being very reasonable with your attitude and responses to the community. Some people are just happy to find things to moan about and think they are being clever know all's referencing regulations and fair play you still show more of a mature attitude than their petty grievances. Good luck and safe driving brrrrrmmmmm
Jules
Girl Racer?- 5/9/16
I do not believe this young lady to be a "girl Racer" But wants to enjoy her car and driving.
If she would like to contact membership@wiltshireroadar.co.uk, she could also learn how to have fun and take the RoSPA Advanced test and so any complaints she would be one up on 99% of drivers in Faringdon.
http://www.rospa.com/safety-training/on-road/advanced/drivers/
name supplied
Dog Mess again - 4/9/16
Sunday morning approx 11.15am.
I hate to raise the spectre of dog mess again, but could the woman in purple trousers and a purple top walkng a large dog please go back and pick up the mess her dog left on the pavement in Park Road. I watched her stand there while the dog defecated and then, without a backward look, walk on. It's illegal and uncaring.
Name supplied.
Girl Racer- 3/9/16
The Limitless event sounds just the right sort of fun event for Girl and Boy Racers. I guess it's a remote enough location so it won't matter what level of noise you make. However, I can't believe that just because you have insurance that you are allowed to drive noisily round streets where people live and work. I suspect that your insurance company does not take account of the noise regulations- you still must.
I'm sure you know as an experienced driver it is possible to drive cars quietly- gentle acceleration, moderate speed, so engine noise is lower and sudden breaking is not required. - and of course without music blaring out
Local Yokel
GIRL RACER- 2/9/16
i appreciate that some cars are louder than others,and the modified scene is ok if your into that,but there is no need to pull away at junctions with your foot to the floor as i have witnessed many times.
name supplied
Thankyou for the link, local yokel - 2/9/16
I did have a read as it genuinely concerned me that my car may be illegal. After reading it I realised it states that new vehicle types need to be within that regulation, my car is 21 years old and that's probably why the police have said it's fine & insurance have insured me :)
Thankyou though X
Emily
Girl Racer?? - 2/9/16
Thankyou for the kind responses so far about my post of my car. I really was not expecting it, because there are some idiots out there that don't respect everyone and think they are the big 'I am' and because of those few, everyone who likes modified cars suddenly gets stereotyped as a chavvy boy racer, I probably never would have liked cars if it wasn't for me growing up with two older brothers and the eldest always having modified cars, it's a good community and if any of you are interested in seeing what we actually do with our babies (cars ;) ) then please please feel free to come to an event called limitless this Sunday just outside of Abingdon (you can find this event on Facebook) we get together on private Land, (and we invite the local police over to have a walk round and make sure everything is in order) have hotdogs and walk around admiring each other's hard work on our cars, there are a variety of age groups, genders, races and everything, it's a family :)
I appreciate that it is not to everyone's taste and if there are certain areas you would wish me to avoid at certain times of the night please do tell me so, I will do my best to avoid them, I can't do anything about people being upset if no one tells me... And as to being illegal I have declared everything & that I have completely changed my exhaust system to my insurance and they still insured me (for a lot of money! 😫) so as far as I am aware my car is completely road legal?
Emily Carter
Boiler TLC - 2/9/16
Most recently I've used Rob Harrison. He returned my call, turned up when he said he would, serviced a perfectly functioning (from my perspective anyway) boiler without it mysteriously packing in a week later, was clean and tidy and reasonably priced. Can't think of anything else I'd ask for from a heating engineer!
Name supplied
Noise from cars - 2/9/16
Sounds as if Emily is being quite considerate. but maybe she ought to check whether she has fallen foul of the Noise regulations. See http://www.dft.gov.uk/vca/fcb/cars-and-noise.asp which states that 'The noise levels quoted above ( 74db) are the maximum levels that are permitted for new vehicle types. Many vehicles produce lower levels of noise, and it is illegal to modify the exhaust system of a vehicle to make it noisier than the level recorded for that model at type approval'
I guess 'boy racer' dates back to the time when it described under 25 males who drove noisily. Seems as if the girls are now joining in.
Local Yokel
RE 'Girl Racer'- 2/9/16
What a good response from Emily. Far too often it is easy for us all to be cloaked keyboard warriors but often there is more to a story than what is being reported. It is interesting the past comments re boy racers all chose to be anonymous. There are certainly far worse things that she could be doing and it sounds as though she is considerate and conscientious. You never know she could turn out to be the next Sabine Schmitz, Vicky Butler Henderson or Susie Wolff.
Rob P
Noise pollution - 2/9/16
To whoever drives the red Vauxhall Corsa, please stop being the sole source of noise pollution in Marlborough Gardens. We get it, it's red and noisy, but it makes you sound downright anti social. The elderly live there and don't want to hear you driving in second gear everywhere letting the exhaust bark.
Name Supplied
Flu Clinics THE WHITE HORSE MEDICAL PRACTICE - 2/9/16
We will be offering flu clinics throughout September and October, these will mainly be held on Saturday mornings.
We will NOT be sending letters to every eligible patient this year, so if you have attended for a flu vaccination in a previous year please call to make an appointment.
All patients aged over 65 and those under 65 who have chronic respiratory disease or asthma, heart disease, renal disease, liver disease, diabetes, neurological disease or who are immuno-suppressed or who are a carer for an elderly or disabled person, should have a flu vaccination.
All pregnant women are also recommended to have the vaccination.
If you think you are eligible please call 01367 242388 and make an appointment.
'Girl racer' - 2/9/16
Not sure how I can respond to the posts I have read on here regarding boy racers.
I would like to publicly announce that I am the GIRL (NOT A BOY) that owns the 'turqiouse Honda civic' as for mentioned in the post about 'boy racers' on the 19th August 2016. I do appreciate that my car is louder than most however this is my passion, everyone has a passion and I will proudly say I spend my money on my car and not on drugs or alcohol or vandalising the streets of faringdon,
I am 19 and live in portway if you would like to have a conversation with me you will surely see I am a nice girl who just has a passion for my car, I am always parked up at home by 10pm at night so not to wake people up past the sound limit of 11pm and if I am out after then, I assure you it's an emergency of some sort. I always make sure I am driving safely, and check my surroundings all the time. I am in university and am gaining my level 5 in childcare so protecting and making sure children are safe is my priority and I would never put children or anyone at harm. I can't race around faringdon as my car will not do much over 35mph over all or the potholes and stuff on the roads, it may sound like I am going fast but I am not. I am sure if you all look back to your teens you will have done some crazy things and in things that you look back on and smile, my car keeps me happy and out of trouble, and the reason I go through town every night to go home is because I have been told by my neighbour that when I go over the bridge at portway I wake their baby up, so I've decided to be respectful and go through town to minimise the noise.
I am not a thug or a boy racer, I am a girl who has a passion for cars just like you lot have passions for gardening, music or cooking, Thankyou X
Emily Carter
Keep an eye out for yellow letter from VWHDC - 1/9/16
People across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse are being urged to keep an eye out for a yellow letter which is being sent to every household across the two districts in the coming days.
The letter explains that residents are required to confirm who currently lives in their property. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils need this information to make sure everyone who is eligible to vote is able to do so in future elections.
As soon as people get their yellow letter they should visit www.housholdresponse.com/southandvale to confirm their details are correct or, if not, provide the correct information.
Important - each household must confirm their details, even if they are correct.
http://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/news/2016/2016-08/keep-eye-out-your-yellow-letter-then-confirm-or-change-your-details-online
FARINGDON FIREWORKS AND BONFIRE
Organised by Faringdon Rotary the Fireworks display and bonfire will be held in the grounds of Faringdon House on Saturday 5th November. Gates open at 6.00pm – Display will begin at 7.00pm. It is recommended that you arrive early to avoid disappointment. The bonfire will be lit immediately after the firework display. We hope you will be joining in the fun this year and in doing so you will help us raise valuable funds for local charities. Traffic Road Signs will direct you from the A417 and the A420
Car Parking is available on site, although many people use the town’s car parks and walk the few hundred yards to the site. Please note: you are not allowed to bring your own fireworks.
We are indebted to Faringdon House Estate for allowing us the use of their land and ask everyone to respect this by placing ALL LITTER in the bins provided.
We look forward to seeing you.
The Big Health and Care Conversation - 25/9/16
You've been invited to participate in the The Big Health and Care Conversation consultation by the consultation manager, Julia Stackhouse.
This consultation is open from 4 Jul 2016 at 00:00 to 30 Nov 2016 at 23:59.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON OXFORDSHIRE TRANSFORMATION PROPOSALS SET TO BEGIN IN JANUARY
The public consultation on proposals for changes to health services in Oxfordshire is set to start end of December / beginning of January 2017.
Although originally scheduled to begin in October, Oxfordshire’s Transformation Board agreed the consultation should begin later to ensure proposals for change are tested rigorously before options are finalised for patients and the public to have their say. Public engagement will continue through until the end of December to the launch of the consultation and will help inform the final proposals.
Proposals are likely to put forward options that focus on a more ambulatory model of care in Oxfordshire as suggested in the Five Year Forward View . Whereby the best bed for someone to recover is their own and care will be provided on an outpatient basis including diagnosis, observation, consultation, treatment / intervention and rehabilitation services and support; unless treatment in hospital is the best place for a patient at the time.
The full briefing is available here: http://www.oxonhealthcaretransformation.nhs.uk/news/28-public-consultation-on-transformation-proposals-set-to-begin-in-january
ENGAGEMENT REPORT
A report of the engagement that we undertook over the summer is also now available here: https://consult.oxfordshireccg.nhs.uk/gf2.ti/-/717186/22624517.1/PDF/-/Big_Health_and_Care_Conversation_Engagement_Report_Final.pdf
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01865 334638.
Thank you.
Julia Stackhouse
Senior Communications and Engagement Manager
julia.stackhouse@nhs.net
01865 334638
Wicklesham Quarry's Restoration and Aftercare- 25/9/16
In what must be seen as a bizarre situation, Faringdon Neighbourhood Plan's aim to turn Wicklesham Quarry SSSI into a 20 acre logistics site is now at odds with:
(1) the 2031 Local Plan's employment land allocation for Faringdon- recently endorsed by the Examiner, &
(2) the County Council's insistence that Wicklesham's restoration is of "primary importance for the environment".
OCC placed strict new conditions on Grundon Ltd last year, in order to ensure the Quarry's long-delayed restoration was carried out.
For an update on the campaign to PROTECT WICKLESHAM QUARRY FROM DEVELOPMENT, follow the link.
https://www.change.org/p/faringdon-town-council-the-vale-of-white-horse-district-council-and-secretary-of-state-greg-clark-protect-wicklesham-quarry-from-development/u/17932718
Anna Hoare
RECYCLING BIN BAGS- 24/9/16
There semis to be some confusion about these green wheelie bin bags. Bin liners described as "CLEAR" by manufacturers seem to be made of thin white translucentg plastic. What we thought were "clear" are really see through transparent and are not obligatory in the Vale The Vale people tell us that the clear ( translucent) sacks are OK for recycling and these seem to be stocked by most supermarkets.
Peter Lawson-Smith
Star Council Awards 2016- 24/9/16
Our Mayor, Mike Wise has been nominated for the Star awards. Read the nomination submission
The Regent Cinema has been long listed in the Project of the year award. Read the nomination submission
The competition is announced on http://www.nalc.gov.uk/starcouncils but I can't see what happens next
Ed
Faringdon Knit and Knatter- 23/9/16
Our annual assembling of Shoe boxes for the Link to Hope Charity has begun, doing boxes for families and pensioners. We are in desperate need of good quality small toys for boys and girls. If you have any small toys that you could donate for the family boxes, these could be brought to the United Church, Faringdon, any Monday, during the next 3 weeks between 12-4p.m. Your help would be very much appreciated. With thanks.
Name supplied
Fireworks Night- 23/9/16
Is the excellent fireworks display taking place again this year as normal. If so, when?
Regards Mark
Christmas Lights switch on, Faringdon - 22/9/16
Sat 3rd December
Lost Paddle Board - 21/9/16
If anyone finds a Paddle from a Paddle Board can you please let us know. One of Paddle Club people dropped it last night by accident :(
Diana Kirk
Mineral water business in Faringdon - 20/9/16
We have just purchased this Codd bottle on eBay because it has G.Liddiard & son Farindon on it. The original George Liddiard of G.Liddiard & son, Family Grocers was my wife’s great-grandfather but she has never heard before about a bottling business owned by him. George’s son George carried on G.Liddiard & son, Grocers and one of his other sons, Frank Hazell Liddiard (my wife’s grandfather) started a separate grocery business which we understand was later sold to International Stores.
Can anyone help us in finding out more about this mineral water business, where it was located in Faringdon and in particular the years it operated which will help us to decide which George operated it? Photo
Many thanks, David and Bridget (Evans).
Dog mess- 19/9/18
Would the owner of 3 little white dogs please clear up after them whilst walking them round the church yard.
Ian Webster
Flu jabs- 19/9/16
Can we still get the jabs at the pharmacy if we are patients of a different medical practice?
Jane Boulton
Bin Bags- 18/9/16
We have green recycling bags as we cannot use the bins in our part of London Street. I have discovered that almost one entire roll of these are not actually joined at the bottom. Anyone else had this problem?
Name Supplied
Soul Night at the Pump House Project last evening- 18/9/16
Super evening. Great music from Al Cane, everyone dancing.
Next one is 26th November
Local Yokel
Flu Jabs- 18/9/16
Appointments available at the White Horse Medical Centre.(01367 242388)
All patients aged over 65 and those under 65 who have chronic respiratory disease or asthma, heart disease, renal disease, liver disease, diabetes, neurological disease or who are immuno-suppressed or who are a carer for an elderly or disabled person, should have a flu vaccination.
All pregnant women are also recommended to have the vaccination.
You can also get your (free) jab if you're eligible at the Faringdon Pharmacy ( they will send info to WHMP to update your medical record)
Bin bags- 17/9/16
Surely it is not too difficult to collect things to be recycled in bag/bin in the kitchen, or wherever and then empty that bag into the green recycling bin outside. If you rinse out tins, bottles, drinks cans and plastic containers your green bin should not get too dirty and you can always rinse it out occasionally,
This is not mind blowing just a bit of organsiation
Name supplied
Blitz on illegal parking- 17/9/16
Is it true the police have been out and about issuing parking tickets?
Local Yokel
Bin Bags- 17/9/16
You can get transparent bin bags from Sainsbury's in Wantage.
Mary Beck
VOWH Recycling Non-Collection.- 17/9/16
And where, please tell me, can one buy clear refuse bags suitable for indoor waste bins? All bags sold by supermarkets are either opaque or black. I really don't like putting my re-cycling waste into the bin loose. I prefer to keep my indoor bin and my recycling green bin clean by keeping the waste inside a bag then tying the top before binning it.
Surely, if anyone has doubts about which bin to use for their waste they will just put it a black sack (or loose!) and put it in the black non-recycling instead.
Can I assume that the councillors who decided this are all men who don't do shopping and have no idea what colour bin bags are?
Of course everyone should endeavour to use the correct bin - but only CLEAR bags or non-collection?
I think you better think it out again!
Name supplied.
Sponsorship needed for Town Football Club - 17/9/16
As the recent newly appointed Faringdon Town FC Reserves manager, I am looking for sponsorship to help the team gain new training kit such as t-shirts, first aid kits and team wear in the form of a tracksuit. It would be fantastic if we could get tracksuits so on match days we looked uniformed, smart and more presentable and professional.
We currently play in the North Berks football league Division 2. Travelling to opposition in North Oxford, Kintbury, Hungerford, Westminster, Appleton, Hanney, Dorchester, Sutton Courtenay and Steventon, these teams also come to Faringdon.
I am unsure on prices as of yet and just want to get a feel for businesses out there that would be willing to help this team and more importantly the club in the near future and further future.
Faringdon Town FC are a developing club and look to improve and develop season by season. With lots of new players and old along with a restructured and fresh management team times ahead look promising.
I hope this is the kind of info you are after, anything else please let me know.
Many Thanks
Matt Willis matt1w17715.mw@gmail.com
Council binning black and coloured sacks in recycling bins - 16/9/16
From November, South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils will only empty green wheelie bins if the recycling in them is loose or in clear sacks.
Despite a recent campaign to raise awareness of the issue, some people are still putting in things like food waste and dirty nappies, contaminating whole truckloads of recycling - when these things are put into recycling bins in black or coloured sacks they’re not spotted until it’s too late.
If there’s a sack in a recycling bin and the waste crews can’t see what’s in it, they’ll have to assume it contains contamination and won’t empty it.
Councillor Charlotte Dickson, cabinet member for waste at Vale of White Horse District Council, said: “Throughout October we’ll leave a note on any bins with the wrong colour sack in it to explain the problem – we’ll empty the bin on that occasion, but from November we’ll then have to start leaving them unemptied to help us protect everybody else’s recycling from getting contaminated.”
VWHDC
Young Chef Competition- 15/9/16
Have a look at the poster on the Poster page
Clsoing date 21st October
CALLING ALL GIRAFFE OWNERS IN FARINGDON!- 15/9/16
We'll be celebrating Lord Berners' birthday on Saturday. Yes - in the Market place - at the Monthly Saturday Market . And as you know - one of LB's best friends was Gerald - his pet Giraffe. So - at 10.30am we'll be holding the first ever Grand Giraffe's Parade that will snake its way through the Marketplace - before all singing Happy Birthday to the Great Man.
Are you the proud owner of a giraffe? Wooden ones, stuffed ones, long thin skinny ones, big fat fuzzy ones, ones that squiggle and squirm.... Tall ones, short ones, clothed or naked. Tone-deaf ones, and ones that can sing. Prizes for the best dressed ( owners and/ or pets....
MEET OUTSIDE PERRY BISHOP AT 10.30AM THIS SATURDAY - WITH YOUR PET GIRAFFE - READY FOR THE BIG GIRAFFE PARADE!
Market is from 10am til 1pm
4 star- 14/9/16
Pat Thomas Butchers are pleased to confirm that after today's inspection we received a 4 star rating for our Scores On The Doors.. We would like to thank all our customers for the continued support.
If you have any questions please pop into the shop Peter & Tara
Peter Sharps
REVISED START TIME FOR Saturday 17th September 2016 - 14/9/16
NAOMI WILL NOW SET OFF AT 1600HRS FROM HALFPENNY BRIDGE, LECHLADE
to set a new Guinness World Record as the fastest woman to row down the River Thames in a single scull… 165 miles from Lechlade Halfpenny Bridge to Gravesend….
Come and join the crowd to cheer Naomi on her way, at the event organised in Lechlade by Faringdon Rotary Club.
Local approximate timings en-route:
1 St Johns Lock 16:07
2 Buscot Lock 16:27
3 Grafton Lock 17:14
4 Radcot Lock 17:43
5 Rushey Lock 18:21
6 Shifford Lock 19:32
https://www.facebook.com/thegreatthamesrow2016
http://www.tgtr2016.org.uk/
Flu Clinics THE WHITE HORSE MEDICAL PRACTICE - 2/9/16
Bookings for flu jabs throughout September and October being taken now. These will mainly be held on Saturday mornings.
We will NOT be sending letters to every eligible patient this year, so if you have attended for a flu vaccination in a previous year please call to make an appointment.
All patients aged over 65 and those under 65 who have chronic respiratory disease or asthma, heart disease, renal disease, liver disease, diabetes, neurological disease or who are immuno-suppressed or who are a carer for an elderly or disabled person, should have a flu vaccination.
All pregnant women are also recommended to have the vaccination.
If you think you are eligible please call 01367 242388 and make an appointment
Jacks Bar.- 13/9/16
Would it be possible for this venue to sweep the public pavement of glass and fags ends. Sunday morning the public footpath was a mess
Name supplied
Great New Venue in Faringdon- 12/9/16
Just like to say what a great opening night it was at Faringdons new venue - "Just Jacks Wine and Cocktail Bar" on Saturday.
Despite a devastating start to the day of finding "Ruby Jacks" and "Just Jacks" broken into overnight, Jackie and her team did a great job of getting stuck in and opening up on time.
The very best of Luck for the future.
Colin Smith
re. A417 CLOSURE AGAIN.- 11/9/16
are the council going to block cow lane again?. Is there going to be a sensible detour this time rather than the ridiculous 20+ mile detour via Frilford like last time.
name supplied
Girl racer- 10/9/16
I have just witnessed the looney owner of the blue civic speeding though Marlborough Gardens, at the alarming speed of about 32mph killing an ants nest and having to avoid the towns beloved post box, unacceptable
M Oxlong
Community Choir- come and join the singing - 9/9/16
Starts Wednesday 14th September
Catholic Church, Marlborough St, Sing from 7pm- 8.30pm. Front door open 6.45pm
No experience needed. No auditions Everyone welcome
Led by Louise Woodgate, professional singer and teacher
genewebb@rocketmail.com 01367 242222
A417 to close 3/10-16/10 - 9/9/16
Just to give everyone as much notice as possible, it would appear that the A417 is going to close for two weeks in October... again!
https://www.roadworks.org/
THANK YOU.- 8/9/16
A big thank you to the person that brought my magnetic vehicle sign back to me after it was stolen off of my truck which was parked in Gloucester street at the weekend by some moronic idiot.
Jim Horton.
Repair auto garage doors? - 8/9/16
Does anyone know of a reliable repairer of automatic garage doors? The chap who advertised in "The Advertiser" doesn't seem to want the job.
Mary Beck
Choose and deliver books to those who cannot get to a library- 8/9/16
Your county council has launched a new campaign appealing for home library service volunteers to help less able people in their community by choosing and delivering books to those who cannot get to a library.
Who benefits? Anyone who cannot get to a library, including the elderly and many disabled people across Oxfordshire who need a volunteer to bring library services to their door. They need a friendly face who can stop by once every three weeks to bring them some new books or CDs and stop for a little chat.
Is the home library service really so important? Yes – the home library service brings entertainment, pleasure and human contact to people, where they may otherwise have none.
Could you spare a little time? Schedules can work around you and you can organise the drop off times directly with the people you deliver to, meaning you can fit it around your busy life. Expenses are reimbursed and you can do as many or as few journeys as you wish.
Visit www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/homelibrary or contact your local library to find out about volunteering for the home library service and helping people near you.
Gracie, 76, Faringdon – volunteer
‘I sat down and imagined how I’d feel if I was totally housebound. I know the importance of having literature and company in my life now I’m living alone, so I thought it’s important to reach out to others who may not have much contact with the outside world. […] It’s fulfilling and very rewarding. The ladies I deliver to are keen to chat and talk about the authors and the plots.’
Edna, 88, Banbury – service user
‘The Home Library Service means a lot to me, it’s a real lifeline. Having reached this age of 88, I hadn’t realised how alone you are. […] It makes me appreciate the Home Library Service more than ever.’
Oxfordshire County Council
Faringdon Neighbourhood Plan- Examiner's report- 7/9/16
Andrew Ashcroft's report, just published, gives a green light to Faringdon Council's plan to turn Wicklesham Quarry, one of 'Britain's richest palaeontological sites', into a 20 acre industrial warehousing site. Every independent assessment so far has ruled against such a use, as unnecessary and unsustainable.
You can access the report on the Vale's website. For the latest update on the campaign to PROTECT WICKLESHAM QUARRY FROM DEVELOPMENT, follow the link.
https://www.change.org/p/faringdon-town-council-the-vale-of-white-horse-district-council-and-secretary-of-state-greg-clark-protect-wicklesham-quarry-from-development/u/17783915
Anna Hoare
Faringdon Sensory Garden Project - Planning Permission Granted!!!- 6/9/16
The Vale of White Horse Planning department have granted permission to create a Sensory Garden to commemorate the centenary of WW1 for the benefit of the community, especially those who are affected by Alzheimer's, Dementia, special needs or recovering from serious illness or trauma ( and frankly, for the rest of us who would like a peaceful place to relax and enjoy) . The permission includes a small wooden garden chalet type cafe.
To read the letter, please visit http://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/java/support/dynamic_serve.jsp?ID=602271056&CODE=76917B5BC2CD33466AC8A66DC1AD67F5
To keep in touch with progress, please visit our website at www.faringdonsensorygarden.org.uk or our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/faringdonsensorygarden
If you'd like to get involved with fundraising, gardening or paperwork, please drop me a note to faringdonsensory@icloud.com
Best wishes
Mel Lane
Faringdon Sensory Garden Project Manager
Girl driver - 5/9/16
Nice one Emily I am not into cars that much but really pleased your standing your ground on what you enjoy and being very reasonable with your attitude and responses to the community. Some people are just happy to find things to moan about and think they are being clever know all's referencing regulations and fair play you still show more of a mature attitude than their petty grievances. Good luck and safe driving brrrrrmmmmm
Jules
Girl Racer?- 5/9/16
I do not believe this young lady to be a "girl Racer" But wants to enjoy her car and driving.
If she would like to contact membership@wiltshireroadar.co.uk, she could also learn how to have fun and take the RoSPA Advanced test and so any complaints she would be one up on 99% of drivers in Faringdon.
http://www.rospa.com/safety-training/on-road/advanced/drivers/
name supplied
Dog Mess again - 4/9/16
Sunday morning approx 11.15am.
I hate to raise the spectre of dog mess again, but could the woman in purple trousers and a purple top walkng a large dog please go back and pick up the mess her dog left on the pavement in Park Road. I watched her stand there while the dog defecated and then, without a backward look, walk on. It's illegal and uncaring.
Name supplied.
Girl Racer- 3/9/16
The Limitless event sounds just the right sort of fun event for Girl and Boy Racers. I guess it's a remote enough location so it won't matter what level of noise you make. However, I can't believe that just because you have insurance that you are allowed to drive noisily round streets where people live and work. I suspect that your insurance company does not take account of the noise regulations- you still must.
I'm sure you know as an experienced driver it is possible to drive cars quietly- gentle acceleration, moderate speed, so engine noise is lower and sudden breaking is not required. - and of course without music blaring out
Local Yokel
GIRL RACER- 2/9/16
i appreciate that some cars are louder than others,and the modified scene is ok if your into that,but there is no need to pull away at junctions with your foot to the floor as i have witnessed many times.
name supplied
Thankyou for the link, local yokel - 2/9/16
I did have a read as it genuinely concerned me that my car may be illegal. After reading it I realised it states that new vehicle types need to be within that regulation, my car is 21 years old and that's probably why the police have said it's fine & insurance have insured me :)
Thankyou though X
Emily
Girl Racer?? - 2/9/16
Thankyou for the kind responses so far about my post of my car. I really was not expecting it, because there are some idiots out there that don't respect everyone and think they are the big 'I am' and because of those few, everyone who likes modified cars suddenly gets stereotyped as a chavvy boy racer, I probably never would have liked cars if it wasn't for me growing up with two older brothers and the eldest always having modified cars, it's a good community and if any of you are interested in seeing what we actually do with our babies (cars ;) ) then please please feel free to come to an event called limitless this Sunday just outside of Abingdon (you can find this event on Facebook) we get together on private Land, (and we invite the local police over to have a walk round and make sure everything is in order) have hotdogs and walk around admiring each other's hard work on our cars, there are a variety of age groups, genders, races and everything, it's a family :)
I appreciate that it is not to everyone's taste and if there are certain areas you would wish me to avoid at certain times of the night please do tell me so, I will do my best to avoid them, I can't do anything about people being upset if no one tells me... And as to being illegal I have declared everything & that I have completely changed my exhaust system to my insurance and they still insured me (for a lot of money! 😫) so as far as I am aware my car is completely road legal?
Emily Carter
Boiler TLC - 2/9/16
Most recently I've used Rob Harrison. He returned my call, turned up when he said he would, serviced a perfectly functioning (from my perspective anyway) boiler without it mysteriously packing in a week later, was clean and tidy and reasonably priced. Can't think of anything else I'd ask for from a heating engineer!
Name supplied
Noise from cars - 2/9/16
Sounds as if Emily is being quite considerate. but maybe she ought to check whether she has fallen foul of the Noise regulations. See http://www.dft.gov.uk/vca/fcb/cars-and-noise.asp which states that 'The noise levels quoted above ( 74db) are the maximum levels that are permitted for new vehicle types. Many vehicles produce lower levels of noise, and it is illegal to modify the exhaust system of a vehicle to make it noisier than the level recorded for that model at type approval'
I guess 'boy racer' dates back to the time when it described under 25 males who drove noisily. Seems as if the girls are now joining in.
Local Yokel
RE 'Girl Racer'- 2/9/16
What a good response from Emily. Far too often it is easy for us all to be cloaked keyboard warriors but often there is more to a story than what is being reported. It is interesting the past comments re boy racers all chose to be anonymous. There are certainly far worse things that she could be doing and it sounds as though she is considerate and conscientious. You never know she could turn out to be the next Sabine Schmitz, Vicky Butler Henderson or Susie Wolff.
Rob P
Noise pollution - 2/9/16
To whoever drives the red Vauxhall Corsa, please stop being the sole source of noise pollution in Marlborough Gardens. We get it, it's red and noisy, but it makes you sound downright anti social. The elderly live there and don't want to hear you driving in second gear everywhere letting the exhaust bark.
Name Supplied
Flu Clinics THE WHITE HORSE MEDICAL PRACTICE - 2/9/16
We will be offering flu clinics throughout September and October, these will mainly be held on Saturday mornings.
We will NOT be sending letters to every eligible patient this year, so if you have attended for a flu vaccination in a previous year please call to make an appointment.
All patients aged over 65 and those under 65 who have chronic respiratory disease or asthma, heart disease, renal disease, liver disease, diabetes, neurological disease or who are immuno-suppressed or who are a carer for an elderly or disabled person, should have a flu vaccination.
All pregnant women are also recommended to have the vaccination.
If you think you are eligible please call 01367 242388 and make an appointment.
'Girl racer' - 2/9/16
Not sure how I can respond to the posts I have read on here regarding boy racers.
I would like to publicly announce that I am the GIRL (NOT A BOY) that owns the 'turqiouse Honda civic' as for mentioned in the post about 'boy racers' on the 19th August 2016. I do appreciate that my car is louder than most however this is my passion, everyone has a passion and I will proudly say I spend my money on my car and not on drugs or alcohol or vandalising the streets of faringdon,
I am 19 and live in portway if you would like to have a conversation with me you will surely see I am a nice girl who just has a passion for my car, I am always parked up at home by 10pm at night so not to wake people up past the sound limit of 11pm and if I am out after then, I assure you it's an emergency of some sort. I always make sure I am driving safely, and check my surroundings all the time. I am in university and am gaining my level 5 in childcare so protecting and making sure children are safe is my priority and I would never put children or anyone at harm. I can't race around faringdon as my car will not do much over 35mph over all or the potholes and stuff on the roads, it may sound like I am going fast but I am not. I am sure if you all look back to your teens you will have done some crazy things and in things that you look back on and smile, my car keeps me happy and out of trouble, and the reason I go through town every night to go home is because I have been told by my neighbour that when I go over the bridge at portway I wake their baby up, so I've decided to be respectful and go through town to minimise the noise.
I am not a thug or a boy racer, I am a girl who has a passion for cars just like you lot have passions for gardening, music or cooking, Thankyou X
Emily Carter
Keep an eye out for yellow letter from VWHDC - 1/9/16
People across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse are being urged to keep an eye out for a yellow letter which is being sent to every household across the two districts in the coming days.
The letter explains that residents are required to confirm who currently lives in their property. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils need this information to make sure everyone who is eligible to vote is able to do so in future elections.
As soon as people get their yellow letter they should visit www.housholdresponse.com/southandvale to confirm their details are correct or, if not, provide the correct information.
Important - each household must confirm their details, even if they are correct.
http://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/news/2016/2016-08/keep-eye-out-your-yellow-letter-then-confirm-or-change-your-details-online
Oxford County Council - considering the sale of their buildings - 30/8/16
http://linkis.com/GXBXy
Agatha Crusty and the Village Hall Murders A comedy by Derek Webb - 29/8/16
Monday 5th September
READTHROUGH: 8:00 - 10:00pm
United Reform Church, Coxwell Street, Faringdon (limited parking behind the church).
Faringdon Dramatic Society’s Next Production
For anyone interested in getting involved with drama in some way, come along to the following and talk to us.
You don't have to act to be involved – you can direct, design and build set, stage manage, do lighting, producing, make up, sound, publicity, music, wardrobe … anything but act!
See our website for more details http://www.faringdondramatic.org.uk/archives2010/Agatha-Crusty/index.htm
Oxfordshire Restaurant awards - 28/8/16
Vote for your favourite Faringdon Restaurant - La Bobina, Snooty Mehman, Magnolia Brasserie, Restaurant 56 ( from among many others across Oxfordshire)
http://www.oxfordshirerestaurantawards.co.uk/vote.html
Give Blood in Faringdon - 27/8/16
22nd and 27th September. Corn Exchange
https://my.blood.co.uk/
Ambrose Slade/Slade- 25/8/16
They were only Ambrose Slade for less than a year. What they need for Don Powell's website is the date.
Chris Selby complies the list for Don and said this when I posted the question - Ambrose Slade only existed between January and October 1969 that might narrow the date down..the skinhead image came in October 1969'
So Jim, if they were skinheads is was October 1969!
Val Sansford
Tesco Bags of Help Fund- 25/8/16
https://data.groundwork.org.uk/civicrm/mailing/view?reset=1&id=887
The rules have changed.
In order to give Tesco customers a say much more frequently on where their money goes, as of today the Tesco Bags of Help grant scheme will now be permanently open for applications from community groups!
There are also a number of other exciting changes to the scheme.
Bags of Help will now see the money raised by the 5p bag charge in Tesco stores in England, Wales and Scotland opened up to a greater range of projects that support community participation in the development and use of open spaces.
Projects that will now get the green light as a result of the funding will include volunteer training, physical improvements of open spaces, equipment purchases, community events and sports and leisure activities.
Following a public vote, three projects in each of the 200 Tesco regions will receive a grant each month, with first place receiving up to £5K, second place up to £2K and third place up to £1K.
Please spread this exciting news and apply now!
Consultation. Oxfordshire carers and personal budgets strategy - 25/8/16
https://consult.oxfordshireccg.nhs.uk/consult.ti/CarersandPB/consultationHome
Deadline 14/11/16
Joint consultation which has two parts. Part 1 is about the Oxfordshire Carers' Strategy and Part 2 is about the proposed options for carers' personal budgets. We are keen to hear your views, comments and ideas about both parts of this consultation, as your views on the Oxfordshire Carers' Strategy and the options for carers' personal budgets will influence our future decision-making.
Dates From 24 Aug 2016 at 00:00 to 14 Nov 2016 at 23:59. The results will be published by 02 Feb 2017.
Consultation Topic: Families, Older people, Carers
Consultation for:Oxford City, North Oxfordshire, North East Oxfordshire, South West Oxfordshire, South East Oxfordshire, West Oxfordshire
Target Audience:All residents, Families and parents, Older people, Carers, GPs, People with a disability, Councillors
The handfasting of Chris Park and Sushi at Acorn Education Watchfield Oxon SN6 8TH - 25/8/16
This Sunday past the handfasting of Chris Park and Sushi occurred at Acorn Education in Watchfield in the presence of many witnesses. Reverend Nick Woodley officiated and led celebrations at the couple's party. Participants came from far and wide including members of the local pagan community and representatives from the Order of Bards Ovates and Druids including chief of the order Philip Carr Gomm and his partner. The couple had a wonderful reception and Chris now has four wonderful daughters.
Yours,
Mr. Marc Damien Rhodes-Taylor
Tlc for Central Heating- 25/8/16
My central heating system needs a bit of TLC. I am sure all the local heating engineers are Gas Safe Registered, efficient, reliable, friendly, reasonably priced and come when they say they'll come. But if any readers can recommend any particular one, apart from one of their friends or familiies I'd appreciate it
HGM
Ambrose Slade - 25/8/16
Ambrose Slade ceased in 1970 to just Slade, they did play Corn exchange as a commitment to contract they already had in place.
I have that on very good authority if it helps, I originally came from Walsall and saw the band many times from the late 60s until current line up. We used to also see them in their local The Trumpet in Bilston where they would often jam with local jazz boys with a few beers.
Hope this information resolves you questions keep on rockin
Kevin Williams
Esso - 25/8/16
Could it be that people fill up here because to drive to Carterton uses fuel! Equals pennies, equals more expense. If you are out and about fine, but not special journey surely.
Sylvia Bowley
Re: Slade. - 25/8/16
Just to get your facts right. Brian May was scheduled to give the U3A a talk, and we were all very excited. However he decided to let us down big time, and at very short notice.
Sylvia Bowley
Boy Racers- 24/8/16
Unfortunately Faringdon Town Council have no powers to address speeding or speed limits. Any offences or concerns should be reported to the police.
You could also raise your complaint with the Faringdon Traffic Advisory Committee. This is a joint committee between the police, County Council, District Council and Justice of the Peace. They discuss anything traffic related in Faringdon. Meetings are public and residents are encouraged to share concerns. the next meeting is 16/12/2016 @ 9.30am in the Old Town Hall. Please contact my colleague Hilary Sherman by emailing hilary@faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk or calling 01367 240281
If any residents have any concerns that they think the Town Council may be able to help with please email us. We may not directly be responsible but we may be able to raise concerns on your behalf or direct you to those who are responsible.
Sally Thurston - Town Clerk
sally@faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk
Democracy in UK- 23/8/16
The UK first past the post voting system does not make it easy to change political parties in safe seat constituencies. eg here. It's only in the marginal seats that true democracy works. Proportional representation would resolve this- but we/the UK voted against it a few years ago.
Name Supplied
Mr Cox again - 23/8/16
For almost as long as I have been in Faringdon people have been complaining that Mr Cox does not represent Faringdon. However it does not matter to him as he knows as a Conservative councillor he will be re-elected again so why should he care. I think that even if a donkey stood as a Conservative it would get in here. If you want things to change then come the next election you need to vote for someone who will do their best for Faringdon not what is best for them. That may go across party lines
Owen Brazell
SLADE- 23/8/16
I really can't remember the year, but they were definitely calling themselves Ambrose Slade and it was in the main hall, as a drummer I remember having a quick chat with Dave Powell when they took a break in the small hall ....on the subject of famous people performing at the corn exchange I understand that the great Queen guitarist Brian May once gave a talk to the members of the Faringdon U3A about a stereoscopic postcard book he had written about Longworth....and of course Kate Bush filmed her video for Cloudbusting up on White horse hill along with Donald Sutherland........anymore?
Jim Horton.
District Councillor - 23/8/16
Faringdon had every opportunity to get rid of Cllr Roger Cox at the last election. He never seems to support Faringdon.
Folks should take more interest in elections when they are voting
Name supplied
Re: Boy Racers- 23/8/16
If the Police could once in a while to do random speed checks, I could guarantee that they would see their 'performance' between 11.20 and 11.40 pm, pretty much any night of the week in Coxwell St. They're just saddo kids, with nothing better to occupy their minds.
Personally, I'm equally concerned about the idiots that speed down the road at any time of the day. I've nearly been hit from behind twice, by the same lady, when I've slowed down to park my car in Coxwell Street. She swerved and went into the path of oncoming traffic - thankfully there was no-one there. If there had been, that would have resulted in one of them mounting the pavement. One day, something awful is going to happen - little children walk with their parents along Cowell St to go to school, Faringdon College students walk along the pavement - do we really have to have an injured (or worse) child before Faringdon Council will open their eyes and consider doing something about this? I won't hold my breath - I know people have made lots of representations to them about this, which have been roundly ignored as it doesn't affect them. I am so frightened that one day we will have a mangled child, due to people's lack of respect for speed limits.
Name Supplied
Slade in Faringdon.- 23/8/16
Yes they definitely played in The Corn Exchange, I was there and I am 99.9% sure it was in the main hall. Good night as I recall. I never knew they were called Ambrose Slade. Not so sure about the date but I don't think it was as late as 1971, more like 1970.
Margaret Haddon
Slade in Faringdon- 22/8/16
Jim, try and remember, I'd love to know! They were Ambrose Slade until late 1969 and Slade after that so if you definitely remember them being Ambrose Slade then it would have been late 60's.
Somebody must remember the date! I know if I'd have seen Noddy in Faringdon I'd never have forgotten ;-)
Val
Buses to Wantage- 22/8/16
Great service between 07.45 and 19.00 ish. Roughly every hour.
Not being used much at the moment, it seems.
Use it or lose it
Name Supplied
Slade in Faringdon.- 22/8/16
Yes Slade did perform at the Corn exchange, but as Ambrose Slade, they were dressed up in skin head clothes,and very loud, from memory I think it was about 1971, I well remember being there and it turned out to be a very good night..still have the ringing in my ears!!!.
Jim Horton.
Did Slade perform in Faringdon?- 22/8/16
Well I've always been told that they did, late 60's I guess. People have told me they were there but I've never seen any photo's or reports etc.
I still follow what's going on with them although only two of them still perform as Slade, Dave & Don (can't imagine Slade without Noddy though!). Don Powell lists all of the gigs he's played since 1963-current on his website. Unless it's been added recently the Faringdon one isn't there and I know that if anybody can tell him the exact date he'll add it.
Somebody mentioned that they played in the smaller hall, the one where the council offices were until recently rather than in the main hall.
Val
Re: Did Slade perform in Faringdon?- 22/8/16
Andrew, I have previously heard the rumour that they played at the Corn Exchange. There is an irony if it is true. At one time Slade were considered to be one of the loudest bands in the world. These days you can't run around the Corn Exchange with a balloon on stick with setting off the noise limiter!
David Reynolds
re: Work on the pavement along Park Road.- 22/8/16
Can any one confirm that the work on Park Road just past the petrol station is to be finished before Schools start up again? At the moment with the traffic being significantly less in the morning the alterations are not too much of a hassle however I can see it becoming quite an issue soon.
Re the price of fuel at the Esso it has been a regular feature to this forum. Personally the only reason to stop there is the cash machine, Greggs or Subway. Rip off fuel pricing. Even BP down the road is better!
Rob Perkins
Did Slade perform in Faringdon? - 22/8/16
Is it true or a myth that the band Slade were booked to play in Faringdon (?Corn Exchange) before they became famous, and went on to play the gig even though they had by then had a couple of big hits?
Andrew Edgington
66 Bus timetable changes - 22/8/16
On 7th August a revised Stagecoach route 66 timetable was introduced. Unfortunately there is much confusion for intending passengers as some bus stops have incorrect timetables on display. The errors seems to be mainly on Oxford bound journeys, where after 1052 the service is shown as only being hourly on weekdays until 1542. This is incorrect and the basic service is still every half hour, with extra journeys in the rush hour. I have advised Stagecoach of this problem.
Marcus Lapthorn
RE- Boy racers- 21/8/16
best thing is to film any anti social driving/speeding on your phone and email it to the Police. Then hopefully they can act on the evidence. Last time I saw these drivers acting like twonks. I, unfortunately didn't have my phone on me. Next time I hopefully will.
Regards
Grumpy Old Man
RE.BOY RACERS- 21/8/16
these youngsters pass there driving test and think there the best drivers in the world..they think its clever to drive fast around the town centre..only a matter of time till there in the ditch or knocking a pensioner over.
name supplied
Rowing the River Thames. Break the record - 21/8/16
On Saturday 17th September 2016, at 16:50 Naomi Riches MBE and Paralympic Gold Medalist will start her latest challenge – to set a new Guinness World Record as the fastest woman to row down the River Thames in a single scull… 165 miles from Lechlade Halfpenny Bridge to Gravesend….Come and join the crowd to cheer Naomi on her way, from 4.00pm at the event organised in Lechlade by Faringdon Rotary Club.
https://www.facebook.com/thegreatthamesrow2016
http://www.tgtr2016.org.uk/
DOES COUNCILLOR COX REPRESENT FARINGDON?- 20/8/16
Well as he also said yes to Fernham Fields despite much opposition then I think the answer is no.
I would love him to be up here during the day when the school is open. The traffic and parking is horrendous but of course none of that affects him. They can do all the surveys they like but the impact of these houses will be dramatic.
I tried talking to him once about Fernham Fields but I was brushed aside, my thoughts didn't matter. All he replied was that he could see no reason not to be in favour. As I remember it the town council objected to that application as well.
Of course this opened the flood gates for all the applications in the area and I bet he'll want those as well.
We had a chance of change at the last election and didn't take it. Hopefully next time we'll end up with someboody who does listen. Bit late sadly for the open spaces in Faringdon, there are few left now.
Name supplied
Parent and Toddler group - 20/8/16
Hi im running a Parent baby and toddler group every fortnight in the corn exchange. The next session is Thursday September the 1st then every fortnight after. 930 until 11.
Entry is £3 a parent/carer and child plus £2 every extra child.
Snack of fresh fruit and a drink is provided in the entry price.
Emma Stallard
Boy racers - 19/8/16
Can you please tell me why young boys feel the need to race round in their cars at all hours of the day and night? It seems to be a race track circuit of Park Road/Coxwell Street/Marlborough Gardens. Just when you want a quiet afternoon/evening/weekend that peace is spoiled by the revs and exhaust 'pops' (don't know the proper name for it!) of their boy racer antics.
The main culprits drive a red Vauxhall Corsa and a turquoise Honda Civic. Not sure what they gain out of it...I'm certainly not impressed.....
Does anyone else find this annoying?
Name Supplied
Park Road Esso.- 19/8/16
Why do people stop and fill up here as its 10p a litre more here than in Carterton?
And regarding Councillor Cox, I doubt it that he is serving Faringdon's interests at all.
Colin Eddy
Can you help? Faringdon Country Market - 19/6/16
It is having difficulties finding enough people to be in the kitchen to serve coffee, tea and soft drinks to our customers at the Corn Exchange. If you could spend up to 90 minutes, from 09.15, to do this some Friday mornings, please contact me at the Market or on pepperdee@hotmail.co.uk
DOES COUNCILLOR COX REPRESENT FARINGDON.- 18/8/16
On 17th August the VOWH Planning Committee considered the application for 25 dwellings in Fernham Road. Councillor Cox spoke at the meeting to support the application, despite the Town Councils previous written objection to the proposal. Is this how a councilor should represent his Ward?
Name supplied.
National Citizen Service Swimathon- 18/8/16
This summer we've been part of a four week NCS programme, which is a government run project aiming to engage young people with their communities. Our group is the Witney group which consists of 13 young people aged 16-17 from various locations and backgrounds in Oxfordshire. We are planning to raise money for Faringdon Day Centre, which is a local care home for the elderly. We think that by getting involved in fundraising activities and planning a social action project, we can hopefully raise as much awareness and money for this charity. This project has helped to give us a better understanding of how to plan and organise events as well as give us an insight into how we could directly improve our local community.
Young people have many reasons for signing up to NCS. For example, we signed up because we thought that it would be an interesting and enjoyable experience during our long and otherwise tedious summer. We spent our first week at Yenworthy in North Devon, taking part in activities such as kayaking and surfing, as well as rock climbing and other team building activities. This was challenging for us, and pushed us all out of our comfort zone because we were all a bunch of strangers stuck together in the middle of nowhere. The second week was spent in Oxford at the Hill End Centre, camping together for another five days. We learnt vital skills for our future, as well as bonding together as a group.
The aim of the third and fourth weeks is to give back to our community and learn to work together as part of a team towards a goal. Our specific goal is to raise funds and awareness for the charitable organisation of our choice. This week is focused on the organisation of fundraising events and bringing together our ideas. So far, we have organised two bake sales and a 10km swim-a-thon in which we will all take part in. We've had an interview with the local newspaper, The Witney Gazette, and also contacted other local newspapers and radio stations in order to gain publicity.
In the eye of the public, young adults are often seen in a negative light. However, by doing this project and helping our community as much as we can, we can hopefully show that young adults are willing to be proactive and to get involved in the future of their local towns.
You can sponsor us at: https://www.gofundme.com/2jswmfdw or the form here
10k Swim-A-Thon Wednesday 24th August -18/8/16
Windrush Leisure Centre, Witney, 9am-1pm
It is a sponsored event and you can sponsor us at: https://www.gofundme.com/2jswmfdw
The event is one of our main ways of fundraising for the Faringdon Day Centre, our chosen charity, which provide support for the elderly and is especially important to them as they are able to receive entertainment instead of staying isolated at home. The centre has funding from the OCC until September 2017 and through our fundraising events, we want to ensure that the cuts won't have a devastating impact on the centre itself.
You can contact us on this email or at ncswitney4@gmail.com
Funds in aid of: All funds and all donations or sponsors will go to the Faringdon Day Centre
Kung Fu Panda TODAY Weds 17th August!- 17/8/16
The Regent Cinema @ The Corn Exchange, Faringdon will be sceening:
"Kung Fu Panda 3" (PG)
Doors 1.30pm, film 2.00 pm Tickets AVAILABLE ON THE DOOR £4 Adults, £3 U18s, £10 Family
All sweets, popcorn, icecreams top
FREE squash
Enquiries: 01367 242191
Faringdon Information Centre
The Pump House, Market Square
Ferndale School for Sale - 17/8/16
Sadly Ferndale Prep School is for Sale following the appointment of Administrators
http://www.propertypilot.co.uk/pdf/129+3832.pdf
John Payne
Re web link to latest Wicklesham Quarry update - 16/8/16
Apologies if you followed the link on my last post & it didn't take you to the update. If you find you've connected to the main petition, scroll down the page and all the updates are below, with the most recent at the top. Technical gremlin! Thank you.
Anna Hoare
Examiner's Report on Wicklesham Quarry and Faringdon Neighbourhood Plan.- 15/8/16
The Independent Examiner's report on whether Faringdon Neighbourhood Plan meets the 'Basic Conditions' has not yet been published. Andrew Ashcroft's report was expected on 1st August.
For the latest update on the campaign to Protect Wicklesham Quarry from Development, with news of our letter to Mr Ashcroft, can be found at: https://www.change.org/p/faringdon-town-council-the-vale-of-white-horse-district-council-and-secretary-of-state-greg-clark-protect-wicklesham-quarry-from-development/u/17565260.
Anna Hoare
INDIA ELECTRIC CO in concert.- 14/8/16
Friday September 9th, The Barber Rooms. Doors 7.15pm for 7.45pm.
Currently supporting and accompanying MIDGE URE for the second year on his Something From Everything
tour, India Electric Co are heading back to Faringdon for a headline show!
They were first here in 2013 when they supported ‘Show of Hands’ at the very first ‘Live At The Tithe’.
**** “Bursting with invention and full of surprises.” - The Telegraph
**** “Their reeling, spinning sound corroborates the content of their songs which appear to be describing a life alive with motion. They are altogether a good thing, busy as rush hour but full of light.” - The Independent on Sunday
Sometimes folk, sometimes not. India Electric Company travel through Eastern European themes, gypsy jazz and Irish reels to end up with something “quirky and glittery - a veritable musical magpie’s nest.” - Mary Ann Kennedy, BBC Radio 3
Tickets £10.00 are available from Val Sansford on 01367 244735 or 07766077115. Also via wegottickets.com
Trees on Park Road - 12/8/16
I contacted the VWH DC yesterday and asked why they were coming down as I thought on the plans they were to stay. These ones on the verge had to be removed for visability purposes for access to site when it is opened. It is on the plans.
The hedge behind the hoarding is to stay.
Monica Graham
Trees on Park Road - 12/8/16
Anyone have any information or views on the removal of the trees in Park Road at the entrance to Faringdon (alongside the new "Faringdon Park")?
Mark Harrison
Lloyds Bank - 10/8/16
TW is spot on about the need for Faringdon to retain its last remaining bank branch. I speak as someone who banks online but appreciates that many of my (older) generation do not.
Peter Pettit
Recycling small electrical and textiles - 10/8/16
The VWHDC website says:
You can now recycle:
I tried this, but the bags weren't collected. I assumed that they would be when the bin was emptied.
I asked VWHDC hand theysaid that there is a special collection for electricals and textiles, and it could be up to 6pm before they're collected.
I've been told a special vehicle and journey is needed as there isn't room on the waste collection vehicle
Ed
Changes to Bus route 66 - 6/8/16
https://www.stagecoachbus.com/regional-service-updates/west/swindon
Household Waste Recycling Centre Consultation - 2/8/16
Oxfordshire County Council is implementing the Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) strategy that was passed by the council's cabinet on the 15th December 2015.The report to cabinet and outcomes of the consultation held in 2015 can be found here
As part of securing HWRC sites across Oxfordshire, the Council will be seeking a new management contract to operate these sites. We would like to know your views on measures that could be taken to make savings and to create income, in order to provide the most affordable service for residents of Oxfordshire.
Please read the information provided on this consultation. Your views and opinions matter.
Please take the time to respond. Online Consultation
More information
Gravel Walk closed to traffic - 2/8/16
20.00 - 06.00 10th and 11th August.
More information on Watchfield Village website: http://www.watchfield.org/temporary-road-closure-faringdon-gravel-walk-on-10-august-2016-for-2-nights-2000-0600/
Dave Headey
Ferndale School has closed - 2/8/16
What a shame about Ferndale school having to go into receivership. I feel upset for the staff and many local suppliers who have been left unpaid, not to mention the 30 or so children without a school to go to in September.
It was a big ask for a small group of parents to try to run the school with no experience, however well-intended they said they were.
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/14652653.Teacher_s_sadness_after_adminstrators_called_in_to_school/
Name supplied
http://linkis.com/GXBXy
Agatha Crusty and the Village Hall Murders A comedy by Derek Webb - 29/8/16
Monday 5th September
READTHROUGH: 8:00 - 10:00pm
United Reform Church, Coxwell Street, Faringdon (limited parking behind the church).
Faringdon Dramatic Society’s Next Production
For anyone interested in getting involved with drama in some way, come along to the following and talk to us.
You don't have to act to be involved – you can direct, design and build set, stage manage, do lighting, producing, make up, sound, publicity, music, wardrobe … anything but act!
See our website for more details http://www.faringdondramatic.org.uk/archives2010/Agatha-Crusty/index.htm
Oxfordshire Restaurant awards - 28/8/16
Vote for your favourite Faringdon Restaurant - La Bobina, Snooty Mehman, Magnolia Brasserie, Restaurant 56 ( from among many others across Oxfordshire)
http://www.oxfordshirerestaurantawards.co.uk/vote.html
Give Blood in Faringdon - 27/8/16
22nd and 27th September. Corn Exchange
https://my.blood.co.uk/
Ambrose Slade/Slade- 25/8/16
They were only Ambrose Slade for less than a year. What they need for Don Powell's website is the date.
Chris Selby complies the list for Don and said this when I posted the question - Ambrose Slade only existed between January and October 1969 that might narrow the date down..the skinhead image came in October 1969'
So Jim, if they were skinheads is was October 1969!
Val Sansford
Tesco Bags of Help Fund- 25/8/16
https://data.groundwork.org.uk/civicrm/mailing/view?reset=1&id=887
The rules have changed.
In order to give Tesco customers a say much more frequently on where their money goes, as of today the Tesco Bags of Help grant scheme will now be permanently open for applications from community groups!
There are also a number of other exciting changes to the scheme.
Bags of Help will now see the money raised by the 5p bag charge in Tesco stores in England, Wales and Scotland opened up to a greater range of projects that support community participation in the development and use of open spaces.
Projects that will now get the green light as a result of the funding will include volunteer training, physical improvements of open spaces, equipment purchases, community events and sports and leisure activities.
Following a public vote, three projects in each of the 200 Tesco regions will receive a grant each month, with first place receiving up to £5K, second place up to £2K and third place up to £1K.
Please spread this exciting news and apply now!
Consultation. Oxfordshire carers and personal budgets strategy - 25/8/16
https://consult.oxfordshireccg.nhs.uk/consult.ti/CarersandPB/consultationHome
Deadline 14/11/16
Joint consultation which has two parts. Part 1 is about the Oxfordshire Carers' Strategy and Part 2 is about the proposed options for carers' personal budgets. We are keen to hear your views, comments and ideas about both parts of this consultation, as your views on the Oxfordshire Carers' Strategy and the options for carers' personal budgets will influence our future decision-making.
Dates From 24 Aug 2016 at 00:00 to 14 Nov 2016 at 23:59. The results will be published by 02 Feb 2017.
Consultation Topic: Families, Older people, Carers
Consultation for:Oxford City, North Oxfordshire, North East Oxfordshire, South West Oxfordshire, South East Oxfordshire, West Oxfordshire
Target Audience:All residents, Families and parents, Older people, Carers, GPs, People with a disability, Councillors
The handfasting of Chris Park and Sushi at Acorn Education Watchfield Oxon SN6 8TH - 25/8/16
This Sunday past the handfasting of Chris Park and Sushi occurred at Acorn Education in Watchfield in the presence of many witnesses. Reverend Nick Woodley officiated and led celebrations at the couple's party. Participants came from far and wide including members of the local pagan community and representatives from the Order of Bards Ovates and Druids including chief of the order Philip Carr Gomm and his partner. The couple had a wonderful reception and Chris now has four wonderful daughters.
Yours,
Mr. Marc Damien Rhodes-Taylor
Tlc for Central Heating- 25/8/16
My central heating system needs a bit of TLC. I am sure all the local heating engineers are Gas Safe Registered, efficient, reliable, friendly, reasonably priced and come when they say they'll come. But if any readers can recommend any particular one, apart from one of their friends or familiies I'd appreciate it
HGM
Ambrose Slade - 25/8/16
Ambrose Slade ceased in 1970 to just Slade, they did play Corn exchange as a commitment to contract they already had in place.
I have that on very good authority if it helps, I originally came from Walsall and saw the band many times from the late 60s until current line up. We used to also see them in their local The Trumpet in Bilston where they would often jam with local jazz boys with a few beers.
Hope this information resolves you questions keep on rockin
Kevin Williams
Esso - 25/8/16
Could it be that people fill up here because to drive to Carterton uses fuel! Equals pennies, equals more expense. If you are out and about fine, but not special journey surely.
Sylvia Bowley
Re: Slade. - 25/8/16
Just to get your facts right. Brian May was scheduled to give the U3A a talk, and we were all very excited. However he decided to let us down big time, and at very short notice.
Sylvia Bowley
Boy Racers- 24/8/16
Unfortunately Faringdon Town Council have no powers to address speeding or speed limits. Any offences or concerns should be reported to the police.
You could also raise your complaint with the Faringdon Traffic Advisory Committee. This is a joint committee between the police, County Council, District Council and Justice of the Peace. They discuss anything traffic related in Faringdon. Meetings are public and residents are encouraged to share concerns. the next meeting is 16/12/2016 @ 9.30am in the Old Town Hall. Please contact my colleague Hilary Sherman by emailing hilary@faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk or calling 01367 240281
If any residents have any concerns that they think the Town Council may be able to help with please email us. We may not directly be responsible but we may be able to raise concerns on your behalf or direct you to those who are responsible.
Sally Thurston - Town Clerk
sally@faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk
Democracy in UK- 23/8/16
The UK first past the post voting system does not make it easy to change political parties in safe seat constituencies. eg here. It's only in the marginal seats that true democracy works. Proportional representation would resolve this- but we/the UK voted against it a few years ago.
Name Supplied
Mr Cox again - 23/8/16
For almost as long as I have been in Faringdon people have been complaining that Mr Cox does not represent Faringdon. However it does not matter to him as he knows as a Conservative councillor he will be re-elected again so why should he care. I think that even if a donkey stood as a Conservative it would get in here. If you want things to change then come the next election you need to vote for someone who will do their best for Faringdon not what is best for them. That may go across party lines
Owen Brazell
SLADE- 23/8/16
I really can't remember the year, but they were definitely calling themselves Ambrose Slade and it was in the main hall, as a drummer I remember having a quick chat with Dave Powell when they took a break in the small hall ....on the subject of famous people performing at the corn exchange I understand that the great Queen guitarist Brian May once gave a talk to the members of the Faringdon U3A about a stereoscopic postcard book he had written about Longworth....and of course Kate Bush filmed her video for Cloudbusting up on White horse hill along with Donald Sutherland........anymore?
Jim Horton.
District Councillor - 23/8/16
Faringdon had every opportunity to get rid of Cllr Roger Cox at the last election. He never seems to support Faringdon.
Folks should take more interest in elections when they are voting
Name supplied
Re: Boy Racers- 23/8/16
If the Police could once in a while to do random speed checks, I could guarantee that they would see their 'performance' between 11.20 and 11.40 pm, pretty much any night of the week in Coxwell St. They're just saddo kids, with nothing better to occupy their minds.
Personally, I'm equally concerned about the idiots that speed down the road at any time of the day. I've nearly been hit from behind twice, by the same lady, when I've slowed down to park my car in Coxwell Street. She swerved and went into the path of oncoming traffic - thankfully there was no-one there. If there had been, that would have resulted in one of them mounting the pavement. One day, something awful is going to happen - little children walk with their parents along Cowell St to go to school, Faringdon College students walk along the pavement - do we really have to have an injured (or worse) child before Faringdon Council will open their eyes and consider doing something about this? I won't hold my breath - I know people have made lots of representations to them about this, which have been roundly ignored as it doesn't affect them. I am so frightened that one day we will have a mangled child, due to people's lack of respect for speed limits.
Name Supplied
Slade in Faringdon.- 23/8/16
Yes they definitely played in The Corn Exchange, I was there and I am 99.9% sure it was in the main hall. Good night as I recall. I never knew they were called Ambrose Slade. Not so sure about the date but I don't think it was as late as 1971, more like 1970.
Margaret Haddon
Slade in Faringdon- 22/8/16
Jim, try and remember, I'd love to know! They were Ambrose Slade until late 1969 and Slade after that so if you definitely remember them being Ambrose Slade then it would have been late 60's.
Somebody must remember the date! I know if I'd have seen Noddy in Faringdon I'd never have forgotten ;-)
Val
Buses to Wantage- 22/8/16
Great service between 07.45 and 19.00 ish. Roughly every hour.
Not being used much at the moment, it seems.
Use it or lose it
Name Supplied
Slade in Faringdon.- 22/8/16
Yes Slade did perform at the Corn exchange, but as Ambrose Slade, they were dressed up in skin head clothes,and very loud, from memory I think it was about 1971, I well remember being there and it turned out to be a very good night..still have the ringing in my ears!!!.
Jim Horton.
Did Slade perform in Faringdon?- 22/8/16
Well I've always been told that they did, late 60's I guess. People have told me they were there but I've never seen any photo's or reports etc.
I still follow what's going on with them although only two of them still perform as Slade, Dave & Don (can't imagine Slade without Noddy though!). Don Powell lists all of the gigs he's played since 1963-current on his website. Unless it's been added recently the Faringdon one isn't there and I know that if anybody can tell him the exact date he'll add it.
Somebody mentioned that they played in the smaller hall, the one where the council offices were until recently rather than in the main hall.
Val
Re: Did Slade perform in Faringdon?- 22/8/16
Andrew, I have previously heard the rumour that they played at the Corn Exchange. There is an irony if it is true. At one time Slade were considered to be one of the loudest bands in the world. These days you can't run around the Corn Exchange with a balloon on stick with setting off the noise limiter!
David Reynolds
re: Work on the pavement along Park Road.- 22/8/16
Can any one confirm that the work on Park Road just past the petrol station is to be finished before Schools start up again? At the moment with the traffic being significantly less in the morning the alterations are not too much of a hassle however I can see it becoming quite an issue soon.
Re the price of fuel at the Esso it has been a regular feature to this forum. Personally the only reason to stop there is the cash machine, Greggs or Subway. Rip off fuel pricing. Even BP down the road is better!
Rob Perkins
Did Slade perform in Faringdon? - 22/8/16
Is it true or a myth that the band Slade were booked to play in Faringdon (?Corn Exchange) before they became famous, and went on to play the gig even though they had by then had a couple of big hits?
Andrew Edgington
66 Bus timetable changes - 22/8/16
On 7th August a revised Stagecoach route 66 timetable was introduced. Unfortunately there is much confusion for intending passengers as some bus stops have incorrect timetables on display. The errors seems to be mainly on Oxford bound journeys, where after 1052 the service is shown as only being hourly on weekdays until 1542. This is incorrect and the basic service is still every half hour, with extra journeys in the rush hour. I have advised Stagecoach of this problem.
Marcus Lapthorn
RE- Boy racers- 21/8/16
best thing is to film any anti social driving/speeding on your phone and email it to the Police. Then hopefully they can act on the evidence. Last time I saw these drivers acting like twonks. I, unfortunately didn't have my phone on me. Next time I hopefully will.
Regards
Grumpy Old Man
RE.BOY RACERS- 21/8/16
these youngsters pass there driving test and think there the best drivers in the world..they think its clever to drive fast around the town centre..only a matter of time till there in the ditch or knocking a pensioner over.
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Rowing the River Thames. Break the record - 21/8/16
On Saturday 17th September 2016, at 16:50 Naomi Riches MBE and Paralympic Gold Medalist will start her latest challenge – to set a new Guinness World Record as the fastest woman to row down the River Thames in a single scull… 165 miles from Lechlade Halfpenny Bridge to Gravesend….Come and join the crowd to cheer Naomi on her way, from 4.00pm at the event organised in Lechlade by Faringdon Rotary Club.
https://www.facebook.com/thegreatthamesrow2016
http://www.tgtr2016.org.uk/
DOES COUNCILLOR COX REPRESENT FARINGDON?- 20/8/16
Well as he also said yes to Fernham Fields despite much opposition then I think the answer is no.
I would love him to be up here during the day when the school is open. The traffic and parking is horrendous but of course none of that affects him. They can do all the surveys they like but the impact of these houses will be dramatic.
I tried talking to him once about Fernham Fields but I was brushed aside, my thoughts didn't matter. All he replied was that he could see no reason not to be in favour. As I remember it the town council objected to that application as well.
Of course this opened the flood gates for all the applications in the area and I bet he'll want those as well.
We had a chance of change at the last election and didn't take it. Hopefully next time we'll end up with someboody who does listen. Bit late sadly for the open spaces in Faringdon, there are few left now.
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Parent and Toddler group - 20/8/16
Hi im running a Parent baby and toddler group every fortnight in the corn exchange. The next session is Thursday September the 1st then every fortnight after. 930 until 11.
Entry is £3 a parent/carer and child plus £2 every extra child.
Snack of fresh fruit and a drink is provided in the entry price.
Emma Stallard
Boy racers - 19/8/16
Can you please tell me why young boys feel the need to race round in their cars at all hours of the day and night? It seems to be a race track circuit of Park Road/Coxwell Street/Marlborough Gardens. Just when you want a quiet afternoon/evening/weekend that peace is spoiled by the revs and exhaust 'pops' (don't know the proper name for it!) of their boy racer antics.
The main culprits drive a red Vauxhall Corsa and a turquoise Honda Civic. Not sure what they gain out of it...I'm certainly not impressed.....
Does anyone else find this annoying?
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Park Road Esso.- 19/8/16
Why do people stop and fill up here as its 10p a litre more here than in Carterton?
And regarding Councillor Cox, I doubt it that he is serving Faringdon's interests at all.
Colin Eddy
Can you help? Faringdon Country Market - 19/6/16
It is having difficulties finding enough people to be in the kitchen to serve coffee, tea and soft drinks to our customers at the Corn Exchange. If you could spend up to 90 minutes, from 09.15, to do this some Friday mornings, please contact me at the Market or on pepperdee@hotmail.co.uk
DOES COUNCILLOR COX REPRESENT FARINGDON.- 18/8/16
On 17th August the VOWH Planning Committee considered the application for 25 dwellings in Fernham Road. Councillor Cox spoke at the meeting to support the application, despite the Town Councils previous written objection to the proposal. Is this how a councilor should represent his Ward?
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National Citizen Service Swimathon- 18/8/16
This summer we've been part of a four week NCS programme, which is a government run project aiming to engage young people with their communities. Our group is the Witney group which consists of 13 young people aged 16-17 from various locations and backgrounds in Oxfordshire. We are planning to raise money for Faringdon Day Centre, which is a local care home for the elderly. We think that by getting involved in fundraising activities and planning a social action project, we can hopefully raise as much awareness and money for this charity. This project has helped to give us a better understanding of how to plan and organise events as well as give us an insight into how we could directly improve our local community.
Young people have many reasons for signing up to NCS. For example, we signed up because we thought that it would be an interesting and enjoyable experience during our long and otherwise tedious summer. We spent our first week at Yenworthy in North Devon, taking part in activities such as kayaking and surfing, as well as rock climbing and other team building activities. This was challenging for us, and pushed us all out of our comfort zone because we were all a bunch of strangers stuck together in the middle of nowhere. The second week was spent in Oxford at the Hill End Centre, camping together for another five days. We learnt vital skills for our future, as well as bonding together as a group.
The aim of the third and fourth weeks is to give back to our community and learn to work together as part of a team towards a goal. Our specific goal is to raise funds and awareness for the charitable organisation of our choice. This week is focused on the organisation of fundraising events and bringing together our ideas. So far, we have organised two bake sales and a 10km swim-a-thon in which we will all take part in. We've had an interview with the local newspaper, The Witney Gazette, and also contacted other local newspapers and radio stations in order to gain publicity.
In the eye of the public, young adults are often seen in a negative light. However, by doing this project and helping our community as much as we can, we can hopefully show that young adults are willing to be proactive and to get involved in the future of their local towns.
You can sponsor us at: https://www.gofundme.com/2jswmfdw or the form here
10k Swim-A-Thon Wednesday 24th August -18/8/16
Windrush Leisure Centre, Witney, 9am-1pm
It is a sponsored event and you can sponsor us at: https://www.gofundme.com/2jswmfdw
The event is one of our main ways of fundraising for the Faringdon Day Centre, our chosen charity, which provide support for the elderly and is especially important to them as they are able to receive entertainment instead of staying isolated at home. The centre has funding from the OCC until September 2017 and through our fundraising events, we want to ensure that the cuts won't have a devastating impact on the centre itself.
You can contact us on this email or at ncswitney4@gmail.com
Funds in aid of: All funds and all donations or sponsors will go to the Faringdon Day Centre
Kung Fu Panda TODAY Weds 17th August!- 17/8/16
The Regent Cinema @ The Corn Exchange, Faringdon will be sceening:
"Kung Fu Panda 3" (PG)
Doors 1.30pm, film 2.00 pm Tickets AVAILABLE ON THE DOOR £4 Adults, £3 U18s, £10 Family
All sweets, popcorn, icecreams top
FREE squash
Enquiries: 01367 242191
Faringdon Information Centre
The Pump House, Market Square
Ferndale School for Sale - 17/8/16
Sadly Ferndale Prep School is for Sale following the appointment of Administrators
http://www.propertypilot.co.uk/pdf/129+3832.pdf
John Payne
Re web link to latest Wicklesham Quarry update - 16/8/16
Apologies if you followed the link on my last post & it didn't take you to the update. If you find you've connected to the main petition, scroll down the page and all the updates are below, with the most recent at the top. Technical gremlin! Thank you.
Anna Hoare
Examiner's Report on Wicklesham Quarry and Faringdon Neighbourhood Plan.- 15/8/16
The Independent Examiner's report on whether Faringdon Neighbourhood Plan meets the 'Basic Conditions' has not yet been published. Andrew Ashcroft's report was expected on 1st August.
For the latest update on the campaign to Protect Wicklesham Quarry from Development, with news of our letter to Mr Ashcroft, can be found at: https://www.change.org/p/faringdon-town-council-the-vale-of-white-horse-district-council-and-secretary-of-state-greg-clark-protect-wicklesham-quarry-from-development/u/17565260.
Anna Hoare
INDIA ELECTRIC CO in concert.- 14/8/16
Friday September 9th, The Barber Rooms. Doors 7.15pm for 7.45pm.
Currently supporting and accompanying MIDGE URE for the second year on his Something From Everything
tour, India Electric Co are heading back to Faringdon for a headline show!
They were first here in 2013 when they supported ‘Show of Hands’ at the very first ‘Live At The Tithe’.
**** “Bursting with invention and full of surprises.” - The Telegraph
**** “Their reeling, spinning sound corroborates the content of their songs which appear to be describing a life alive with motion. They are altogether a good thing, busy as rush hour but full of light.” - The Independent on Sunday
Sometimes folk, sometimes not. India Electric Company travel through Eastern European themes, gypsy jazz and Irish reels to end up with something “quirky and glittery - a veritable musical magpie’s nest.” - Mary Ann Kennedy, BBC Radio 3
Tickets £10.00 are available from Val Sansford on 01367 244735 or 07766077115. Also via wegottickets.com
Trees on Park Road - 12/8/16
I contacted the VWH DC yesterday and asked why they were coming down as I thought on the plans they were to stay. These ones on the verge had to be removed for visability purposes for access to site when it is opened. It is on the plans.
The hedge behind the hoarding is to stay.
Monica Graham
Trees on Park Road - 12/8/16
Anyone have any information or views on the removal of the trees in Park Road at the entrance to Faringdon (alongside the new "Faringdon Park")?
Mark Harrison
Lloyds Bank - 10/8/16
TW is spot on about the need for Faringdon to retain its last remaining bank branch. I speak as someone who banks online but appreciates that many of my (older) generation do not.
Peter Pettit
Recycling small electrical and textiles - 10/8/16
The VWHDC website says:
You can now recycle:
- broken or unusable small electrical goods in grey bin week
- tatty, torn and unusable old clothes and textiles in green bin week
I tried this, but the bags weren't collected. I assumed that they would be when the bin was emptied.
I asked VWHDC hand theysaid that there is a special collection for electricals and textiles, and it could be up to 6pm before they're collected.
I've been told a special vehicle and journey is needed as there isn't room on the waste collection vehicle
Ed
Changes to Bus route 66 - 6/8/16
https://www.stagecoachbus.com/regional-service-updates/west/swindon
Household Waste Recycling Centre Consultation - 2/8/16
Oxfordshire County Council is implementing the Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) strategy that was passed by the council's cabinet on the 15th December 2015.The report to cabinet and outcomes of the consultation held in 2015 can be found here
As part of securing HWRC sites across Oxfordshire, the Council will be seeking a new management contract to operate these sites. We would like to know your views on measures that could be taken to make savings and to create income, in order to provide the most affordable service for residents of Oxfordshire.
Please read the information provided on this consultation. Your views and opinions matter.
Please take the time to respond. Online Consultation
More information
Gravel Walk closed to traffic - 2/8/16
20.00 - 06.00 10th and 11th August.
More information on Watchfield Village website: http://www.watchfield.org/temporary-road-closure-faringdon-gravel-walk-on-10-august-2016-for-2-nights-2000-0600/
Dave Headey
Ferndale School has closed - 2/8/16
What a shame about Ferndale school having to go into receivership. I feel upset for the staff and many local suppliers who have been left unpaid, not to mention the 30 or so children without a school to go to in September.
It was a big ask for a small group of parents to try to run the school with no experience, however well-intended they said they were.
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/14652653.Teacher_s_sadness_after_adminstrators_called_in_to_school/
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