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Eric Dunbar- 22/6/17
I am very sad to announce the passing of Eric Dunbar. Formerly of Faringdon house, Goodlake avenue, folly view road, Brackendale and Oakwood house.
He passed away whilst in the GWH peacefully in his sleep on the 20th June. He was stoic and dignified to the end.
He will be missed by his sisters May and Jennifer, his beautiful granddaughters Millie and Connie and son Andrew and his partner Sarah.
Funeral to be held at kingsdown crem on the 14th July at 2.15, followed by food and drinks at Faringdon Football Club. All welcome- friends, family, enemies and associates!
Any questions please contact Andrew on 07795073263.
I miss you already dad.
Andrew
Grants from Oxfordshire Community Fund - 22/6/17
£1500 to more than £10k
http://e-oxfordshirecommunityfoundation.org/1OSY-500TC-A0LUB5YT8A/cr.aspx
Live at the Park 2017 - 21/6/17
Dear Fellow Faringdonians
You may be aware that Faringdon Town F.C. will be holding Live at the Park 2017 in Tucker Park, a free event with the aim of raising money for local charities. This year it takes place on Friday, June 30th (7.00pm-11.00pm) and Saturday, July 1st (Midday-11.00pm).
We have local bands playing live music both Friday evening and Saturday from 4.30pm, so there will be something for all the family to enjoy. During the day on Saturday there are markets stalls, traders & activities for both adults and children taking place.This year along with the Scarrott & Sons Family Fun Fair, we also have the 1st Faringdon Strongman & Strongwoman event run by Mission Fitness, a mini football tournament (FTFC U9s & U10s) and the Strut Your Dog – Dog Show. Weather permitting the Faringdon Fire Engine will be on-site running activities to show you how the Fire Service works.
As a Faringdon resident we understand that this event may cause some disturbance to your normal weekend routine. We work closely with the Vale of White Horse environment team to keep this disturbance to a minimum. We continually monitor our procedures and update them from previous experiences as necessary. The sound level will be monitored throughout the event, with the aim of keeping it within previously agreed levels. Our curfew for live music is 11.00pm on both nights and this will be strictly adhered to. We ask you to bear with us for this charity event.
You are of course welcome to come and join the party, entry is free.
We look forward to seeing you and hope you enjoy your day.
http://www.liveatthepark.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/liveattheparkfaringdon
Joel Francis
BBC Two Series The Repair Shop- 21/6/17.
I am wondering if you might to be able to help spread the word among your community to see if anyone has any objects in need of repair? We are looking for family heirlooms and objects that have community value that have fallen into disrepair. For example: memorial plaques, eroded statues, snapped weather vanes, broken sun dials, cracked gargoyles, fading carvings, or antique village and pub signs. Objects need to be able to be taken to our workshop in Chichester to be repaired by our team of master craftspeople, so needs to be transportable.
Some further information about Ricochet and ‘The Repair Shop’ below:
Who we are:
Ricochet is an award-winning independent television production company, responsible for creating high quality programming for all the major broadcasters. Our programming output includes Monty Don’s ‘Mastercrafts’ (BBC2), Britain’s Empty Homes (BBC One), Born to Be Different (Channel 4), ‘Food Unwrapped’ (Channel 4) and ‘Cowboy Builders’ (Channel 5). ‘The Repair Shop’ is one of our most recent commissions. To find out more go to www.ricochet.co.uk
The Programme:
The series will follow a team of some of Britain’s most passionate and skilled craftspeople as they work side by side in a beautiful barn in the West Sussex countryside fixing, repairing and breathing new life into objects brought in by members of the public. The team are a group of experts drawn from different disciplines such as furniture repairers, metal workers, mechanics, ceramicists, clock makers, picture conservationists, up-cyclers, restorers and fabricators of every ilk. Every object brought in to ‘The Repair Shop’ will be different, each with its own story to tell and at the end of each programme, the objects will be returned to their owners to be treasured in the family for generations to come. The series is due to transmit on BBC2. To find out more go to www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08l581p
If you have an object you’d like our help with please get back in touch with us at repair@ricochet.co.uk or call us on 01273 224829 , I’ve attached a flyer with information.
Best wishes and thank you for your time.
Ryan Leigh, Junior Researcher, The Repair shop, Ricochet
Re: Thames Water:- 21/6/17
We too received a letter to which I was skeptical. It is different from the normal fear inducing one they post about how the pipes under your house could cost a lot to repair and therefore why not get their pipes insurance. On investigation though I think this one is actually legit. They have done similar schemes in Oxford and Newbury and it is most likely Government pressure on them to prove they are doing what they can to preserve water.
I am tempted but if they fit water reducing grommets to our taps will it mean a week and a day to fill a bath tub or kitchen sink?
Here is an article I found on a quick dig with google:
https://www.waterbriefing.org/home/company-news/item/11561-thames-water-launches-smarter-home-visits-in-newbury
Rob.
Thames Water- 20/6/17
I have just received a call from Thames Water to say that over the next three weeks their engineers will be visiting houses in my postcode to check for leaks and if they find any, to repair them free of charge and to hand out free water saving devices. I have always worked on the basis that if it sounds too good to be true it probably is, but wonder whether anyone else has received similar calls or letters?
Elisabeth Calman
Faringdon Knit and Knatter Ladies.- 20/6/17
Thankyou to everyone who came along and supported our Coffee Morning on Saturday June 17th, raising funds for the transportation and filling of shoeboxes for Link to Hope. Also to the many people who have made a donation, with your support the amazing sum of £550 was raised. Thankyou everyone, your generosity is very much appreciated.
Name supplied.
UNWANTED GIFT for sale - 18/6/17
2 tickets to see Jeff Lynne's E.L.O at Wembley this Saturday 24th June.
Ticket price £55 + booking fee. Willing to sell for £50 each.
https://jefflynneselo.com/
Please contact: John on 01367 243598 or 077 66 00 1571.
Boogie Me, 17th June - 18/6/17
A special thanks to all who came to my Boogie Me Birthday gig on Saturday 17th at The Pump House Project. It was a very special night for me and I think that everyone had a great time. Thanks to Lou Smith for the fantastic catering and the The Pump House Project for providing the best venue in town.
Do please come to the next BM gigs to enjoy the excitement! See www.boogie-me.co.uk for upcoming gigs.
Steve Wright
Groundwork Community Award- 17/6/17
Do you know a community group that deserves special recognition for making your local area a better place to live? If so, then we would like you to nominate them to receive a Groundwork Community Award!
There are fantastic examples of community groups who work selflessly and tirelessly to improve their neighbourhoods. Thanks to their efforts our parks and open spaces are better looked after, libraries and heritage centres are being kept open, food banks and furniture projects continue to help people meet their basic needs and communities are blazing a trail in recycling and renewable energy.
We think it’s time that their commitment was recognised.
The Groundwork Community Awards will honour those small groups making a big difference to the quality of life in their local area. We want to celebrate and reward groups who often get little recognition and support. We also want to spotlight the power of doing good together so that we can inspire others to organise and get active in their own communities.
Our awards are simple to enter – you can highlight your own achievements or nominate a group you know to receive an award in one of 10 categories reflecting the huge diversity of projects and services being delivered by community volunteers.
The deadline for nominations is 25 August.
Shortlisted community groups will be honoured at our prestigious national awards ceremony in central London on the evening of 2 November and their stories will be widely promoted so that others can learn from their success.
Nominate your heroes now.
The march.- 16/6/17
An Army Regiment will exercise a prestigious honour and parade through the streets of Faringdon at midday on Sunday 25 June.
In 2016 the Rifles was granted The Freedom of the Vale of White Horse, which allows it to enter and parade through the towns and villages within the Vale. It will exercise the honour in Faringdon to mark the granting of this privilege to the regiment.
Are we having to put up with the disruption of this parade because no other town or village wanted the inconvenience of it? and since when as Faringdon been a military town?
We have been "ordered" to move our cars from Gloucester street ( residents in several other streets in the town centre have also been ordered to move their cars ) and park in Tesco's rear car park on that day, has the people organising this any idea just how many cars there are in all of the streets affected? and the size of the rear car park at Tesco's which has been set aside for resident parking, and of course has anything been decided for those residents that physically cannot walk back from Tesco?.
As far as I am aware there has been no consultation with residents over this, just a letter telling us we must move our cars for the day, and also not to have any deliveries that day, basically do as your told because of this "exciting" event.
Well I'm not excited just annoyed that the only day off I get in a week I am going to be held virtual prisoner in my home until I am allowed out at three o'clock to pick my car up from Tesco.
Name supplied
The Rifles to parade through Faringdon town centre on Sun June 25th - 16/6/17
An Army Regiment will exercise a prestigious honour and parade through the streets of Faringdon at midday on Sunday 25 June.
In 2016 the Rifles was granted The Freedom of the Vale of White Horse, which allows it to enter and parade through the towns and villages within the Vale. It will exercise the honour in Faringdon to mark the granting of this privilege to the regiment.
The Regiment will march into the Market Square at around midday. An inspection and speeches by the Vice Lord Lieutenant, Mr John Harwood, the Chairman of the Vale of White Horse Councillor Reg Waite and the Rifles Colonel Greater London & Home Counties Brigadier Rob Thomson DSO OBE will then take place.
The Rifles officer commanding the parade will officially ask permission to exercise the Freedom before the parade marches up Church St before returning for the Vice Lord Lieutenant to take the salute.
Read full press release, including information about road closures
Sponsorship Thankyou- 16/6/17
To all friends and family who supported my charity 'NightRider' cycle around London on the evening of June 10th/11th, with donations
I was pleased to complete the cycle ride, safely in 4.25 hours
Grateful thans to Liliain Ash of Sheffords Bakery, London St, and her customers for support and encouragement.
I have now sent all the money to the Bowel and Cancer research charity; a total of £363.02 was donated.
Many thanks to all
Jeff Wilson
Rounders in the Park- 16/6/17
Faringdon Leisure Centre Field
Fun, social & no experience necessary Weekly sessions start 27 June Tuesday’s 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm - Free!
For more details contact Ashley Chapman 07717 714477 ashley.chapman@southandvale.gov.uk
Redcoats to Rifleman- a talk by Brigadier Robin Draper 15/6/17
Corn Exchange 23rd June 7.30pm. Doors open 6.45
See the poster for more detail
Pump House Project Summer Newsletter- 15/6/17
www.thepumphouseproject.co.uk/news-letter-archive
Read all about the MBE for Voluntary groups, the sELFie project (and much more)
The Pump House Project has been awarded The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
The Pump House Project was awarded The Queens Award for Voluntary Service 2017 to mark the occasion of her Golden Jubilee, recognising excellence in voluntary activities carried out by groups in the community.
It is the MBE for volunteer groups. The work TPHP does for the community was very much admired by the independent Assessment Committee, chaired by Sir Martyn Lewis CBE
The Steeds Planning permission- 15/6/17
http://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/java/support/Main.jsp?MODULE=ApplicationDetails&REF=P17/V0118/RM
I've had a quick look at the Planning Obligation agreement- I can't see any developer contributons to Faringdon Town Council or Great Coxwell Parish council- but I didn't read it word for word
Ed
Faringdon Knit and Knatter Ladies- 15/6/17
We are holding a Coffee Morning in the Corn Exchange, Faringdon on Saturday 17th June 2017, 10-12 noon, raising funds to fill and transport Elderly and Family Shoeboxes for Link to Hope. Your support will be very much appreciated.
Name supplied
Faringdon Regent Cinema price changes from July- 14/6/17
Tickets in Advance: £3 U18s, £4 Adult, £10 Family
Tickets on Door £4 U18s, £5 Adult, £11 Family (In other words, it's £1 more on the door!)
Please pop in and pick up your tickets from Faringdon Information Centre, 5 Market Place SN7 7HL
or why not pay by phone? Tel: 01367 240281
Why not buy a Matinee Club Membership for our Wednesday afternoon films? £24 for a minimum of 12 films
For more info on upcoming films, please see our website www.faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk/regent-cinema or phone 01367 240281
Thank you for supporting the community cinema in The Corn Exchange
Freedom of the Vale March- 13/6/17
Having now read the letter which has been posted on Facebook, I think the clue is in the first sentence..."The Vale of the White Horse District Council has awarded a local regiment the right to march through our town on the above date."
We are lucky that the Town Clerk has had the common sense to inform local residents and businesses of this event which has been authorised and arranged by our District Council and not the Town Council.
I think it is an honour although I can see how inconvenient it will be especially if people have specific arrangements made for that day that require them to be able to access their premises with a vehicle.
Green Witch
Freedom of the Vale March - 12/6/17
What's going on in Faringdon on 25th June, this march that is taking place is totally inconvenient, I am disabled and unable to walk to Tesco car park on this day or any other day, I park my car on Gloucester Street normally, wouldn't mind if the car park in Goucester Street was open but that is being closed also, could someone tell me if this is legal.
Name supplied
Website updates resumed - 10/6/17
Back from holiday now
Ed
Badbury Clump Planning application refused - 9/6/17
www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/java/support/Main.jsp?MODULE=ApplicationDetails&REF=P16/V1285/FUL#exactline
BUSCOT RUN - 5k & 10k Sunday 2nd July 2017- 8/6/17
The annual Buscot Run organised by Faringdon Rotary will take place this year on Sunday 2nd July in the beautiful setting of Buscot Park whilst the park is closed by kind permission of Lord Faringdon. Run over 5k and 10k the course has been accurately measured using GPS and runs right past the front door of Buscot House, through formal parkland, woods and around open fields on a mix of gravel and tarmac. Water stations will be at strategic locations. The 5k race will start at 9.30am and the 10k at 10.30am. Whether you’re a serious runner or just jog for enjoyment, if you would like to enrol for either race, you can register with PayPal on our website: www.faringdonrotaryclub.co.uk
For further details call Roddy Benson 01367 243864. All proceeds go to our charity projects, most of which are local.
MUSIC at BUSCOT PARK THEATRE- 8/6/17
From June to September a series of five chamber music concerts has been arranged at the fabulous Buscot Park Theatre. Seating only 66, it is an intimate space and ideally suited to the purpose.
The aim of these events is to give the performers, all talented professional or semi-professional musicians, the opportunity of having an appreciative audience for some rarely performed works as well as better known pieces.
For a solo performer or small group to produce a 90 minute programme an immense amount of preparation and practice is required so I hope as many people as possible will support this venture.
Lord Faringdon is generously allowing the grounds to be used for picnics before each performance.
For full details of programmes and performers, and how to book tickets see: www.buscotconcerts.co.uk
email: info@buscotconcerts.co.uk
Hilary Taylor
Thames Valley Police Faringdon Neighbourhood Team changes- 7/6/17
As you will have noticed there have been a few changes to the Faringdon Neighbourhood Team as we move to the new force operating model. Sergeant Ryan JAMES, PC Trevor GORMAN, PC Bob SEARLE, WPC Debs CANNON and PC Tom PRYOR have all contributed fantastically to the Faringdon Neighbourhood team being recognised by the Community Policing awards, with four awards in as many years, but will be moving on to the investigation hubs and problem solving team. The problem solving team will be a team of neighbourhood officers based at Abingdon able to drop onto particular problem areas identified by Threat, Harm, Opportunity and Risk. This will be led by Sgt Ryan JAMES with PC Tom PRYOR on the team and they will be supporting Faringdon where they can.
25th June 2017- 1/6/17
I would like it to be known to the town council that at 3.05 on the above date there will be a parade of annoyed and totally pissed off residents from Gloucester St, London St, Cornmarket and Church street making their way up to Tesco's car park to retrieve their cars, please be tolerant of this "exciting " event as the mood may well be a tad fractious. you are warmly invited to watch the procession of about two hundred cars making their way back to their normal parking spots. ...Looks like we are all going to be held hostage in our homes that day, hopefully no one will be needing a doctor or ambulance, those resident having the luxury of off road parking wont be allowed out, or if they do go out, wont be allowed back...what happened to free choice or even free will. What are you going to do town council if no one wants to move their cars, tow them away?
Name Supplied.
Freedom of the Vale March- 1/6/17
We have received a notice that on 25th June there will be a march through Faringdon and because of this we are going to suffer!! no parking in Gloucester Street, Corn Market and Church Street, also the lower part of London Street, what a cheek this is, also the Gloucester Street Car Park will be closed, well thank you very much, how are we supposed to get into and out of our homes, you're talking about taking car's off of the road when everyone is home, what a cheek, we have all paid our road tax so strictly speaking you can't do this, it's highly illegal to stop anyone getting onto the road and is quite inconvenient to walk all of the way to Tesco car park during this time. I will be interested to see what other people say about this.
Name supplied
INDIA ELECTRIC CO. in concert.- Friday 7th July- 1/6/17
Corn Exchange - doors 7.30pm for 8pm.
Currently supporting and accompanying MIDGE URE for the second year on his world tour 'Something From Everything,' India Electric Co are heading back to Faringdon for another headline show! They rarely do them as touring with Midge takes so much time.
Their concert here last September sold out so grab tickets early this time.
They were first here in 2013 when they supported ‘Show of Hands’ at the very first ‘Live At The Tithe’.
'Arriving seemingly fully formed on the scene the ‘twenty-somethings’ dazzled with their original material – the sublime vocals of Stacey complementing the huge talents of pianist, violinist and accordionist O’Keefe, probably one of the best young multi instrumentalists in the country.- - Spiral Earth.
**** “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 the Faringdon Information Centre, The Pump House, Market Place 01367 240281 or from wegottickets.
Val Sansford
Concert at Buscot Park Theatre - 31/5/17
Come and hear live classical music at the enchanting Buscot Park Theatre. This Friday 2nd June, 7.30 pm, Gates open at 6 pm for picnics.
CORINIUM TRIO Horn, violin and piano trio
Programme Includes Brahms Horn Trio in E flat Major;
Schumann Adagio and Allegro for Horn and Piano
For full details see www.buscotconcerts.co.uk
check availablility of tickets on info@buscotconcerts.co.uk
Sat 3rd June from 3.30 LIVE at The Wheatsheaf
LIVE The Epsom Derby 2017 ( The Investec Derby)
The Greatest Flat Race in the World
One of the greatest race days and social occasions of the British summer calendar, Saturday 3rd June is an event not to be missed
The Derby is run over a distance of one mile and four furlongs. It is a Group 1 contest open to three-year-old colts and fillies.
DOGS MESS - LANSDOWN ROAD GARAGE AREA- 30/5/17
If we catch the person who is letting their dog mess in front of our garages without cleaning it up we will find out where you live and put all of our dogs mess through your letter box!
Name supplied
Noisy children - 27/5/17
What a glorious evening, nice to see school kids in the new estate out without parents swearing / shouting disturbing the neighbourhood.
Where's the consideration, it is nearly 21:00 some have young children who are in bed & cant sleep due to the disturbance.
Name Supplied
Breast Cancer Screening in Faringdon - 25/5/17
The mobile breast cancer unit is in the Medical Centre car park, and will be there until August. If you're over 50 and under 70 you should be invited to be screened every 3 years. If you're over 70 you need to ask for an appointment. Call 01865 235621 to make an appointment.
According to http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/health-professional/cancer-statistics/statistics-by-cancer-type/breast-cancer#heading-Zero 48% of women diagnosed with breast cancer are over 65. There is a clinical trial to investigate extending breast screening 60 ages 47-73
Ed
JUNIOR FOOTBALL TEAM NETS SPONSORSHIP FROM TESCO FARINGDON- 25/5/17
Junior footballers are taking to the pitch in brand new kit thanks to sponsorship from Faringdon’s Tesco store.
Faringdon Town Football Club has been a part of the local sports scene for more than 100 years and is based a two-minute walk away from the Park Road store at Tucker Park.
The store has provided the club’s Under 8s team with new kit for next season and rain jackets as part of its commitment to support local community groups and charities.
The team is currently in its first season and competes in the Oxford Mail Youth Football League.
Faringdon Town Football Club was officially founded in 1906 when it was accepted by the Berks & Bucks Football Association although it is believed that football was being played in the town as early as the late 1800s.
The club has ten youth teams and the clubhouse is used by the community during events at the park.
Martyn Webb, Services Manager of the Faringdon Tesco store, and community champion Alice Teasdale, visited the club to officially hand over the kit.
Store Manager Guy Bexon said: “Whilst we are dedicated and focused on serving our customers and enhancing their shopping experience in our store, we are also keen to engage with and help to support our local community.
“Faringdon Town Football Club does a tremendous amount to encourage youth football in the area and we are delighted to be able to support it in this way.”
Faringdon Town Football Club Under 8s Coach Dan Watkin said: “We are extremely grateful to Tesco for its support. The players were all really excited about getting the new kit and I am sure they will enjoy playing in it.”
Photograph of a under 8s team
Land to practice ploughing - 24/5/17
As the annual ploughing match approaches it is clear that my 'score' needs some work to improve. If anyone can offer a small patch of land for practice I would be grateful.
Ferguson TEF, with conventional 2 furrow plough looking for practice, close to Faringdon.
If you can help, please contact: Pat Hayton, 01367 244101.
WW2 spy at the Folly- 24/5/17
I have read that during WW2 a German spy was captured near the Folly.
I am trying to find out the date of capture, his name and what happened to him
Any help appreciated
Thank you
The Mayor really did Rock- 21/5/17
Great music to dance to. A super evening. So lovely to dance to pop songs of my youth. Hope there'll be other similar events.
Thanks To Mike the Mayor, Al Cane and Town Council staff
Gene Webb
The Mayor Rocks- 21/5/17
What a fantastic evening. To those who didn't join us you missed a treat.
I made the biggest faux pas by falling off the stage. I missed how high up it is and there are no steps.
Councillor Jane Boulton
Follyfest Fancy Dress- 18/5/17
Follyfest this year is promoting fancy dress for both adults and kids on the Saturday (29th July) with the theme "Fairy Tales".
We need teams of 6 people or more. Pick up an application form & rules at enquiries@follyfest.co.uk or from the pub or facebook.
Planning permission 5 houses on Fernham Road- 18/5/17
http://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/java/support/Main.jsp?MODULE=ApplicationDetails&REF=P17/V1242/O#exactline
The Mayor Rocks the Place this Saturday - 17/5/17
A reminder that this Saturday, 20th May, 'The Mayor Rocks The Place' is happening at Faringdon's Corn Exchange. Doors open at 7 and close at 11pm. Music loving Mayor Mike Wise will be selecting great tunes from the 50s rock n roll, through to 60s pop and soul and into the 70s and early 80s. Bar open, teas and coffees available. Great sound, lights and projections too. Entrance just £2, and in aid of The Place, the new families and children's project happening soon at the Pump House Project. All ages welcome.
Al cane
Oxfordshire County Council- 16/5/17
Update following the local elections
http://mailchi.mp/oxfordshire/youroxfordshire?e=5089a795b5
Thames Valley Police Alert - 16/5/17
Great news for the Faringdon area after the Winners for the Community Policing Awards 2017 were announced on the 15th May.
PC Robert Maris from the Faringdon Neighbourhood Policing Team won the award for the Oxfordshire and Overall Community Police Officer 2017.
Also, Andi Cunningham, the NAG 1 (Neighbourhood Action Group) Chair won the award for the Community Volunteer 2017.Thank you to the Faringdon and district community for showing your appreciation for their hard work.
The awards, now in their sixteenth year, recognise the exceptional efforts of our policing teams, including, police officers, PCSOs, Special Constables and volunteers for the positive impact they have on the local community they serve. This year also introduced a new award, Community Volunteer of the Year, to showcase the work of voluntary roles within the community itself that are not directly linked to Policing but support the work of Thames Valley Police
Earlier in the year, nominations opened which gave members of the public, police officers and staff, and partnership colleagues the chance to nominate those members of Thames Valley Police who go above and beyond in helping with their community.
Jobs in Faringdon- 16/5/17
2 new jobs on on the Jobs page
Ed
Wicklesham CrowdJustice Appeal GOES LIVE in less than a week.- 16/5/17
For the latest update to the campaign to Protect Wicklesham Quarry from Development, follow the link: www.change.org/p/faringdon-town-council-the-vale-of-white-horse-district-council-and-secretary-of-state-sajiv-javid-protect-wicklesham-quarry-from-development/u/20263100
On 14-15 June the High Court will hold a Judicial Review of the Vale District council's decision to adopt Faringdon Neighbourhood Plan. To lend your support to this case, look out for the link to the CrowdJustice Appeal later this week. You can make a donation online through CrowdJustice, or direct to Wicklesham Community Fund. For details, email protectwicklesham@gmail.com
Anna Hoare
Steve Knightley Concert- 15/5/17
Still a few tickets left to see Steve Knightley, the award winning singer/songwriter known as one half of 'Show Of Hands'.
He'll be performing in the Corn Exchange on Friday May 19th.
Tickets from the Information Centre in the Pump House, Market Place tel 01367 240281 or via http://www.wegottickets.com/event/384048
Val Sansford
Police Station - 15/5/17
To be sold no doubt for more houses or flats with inadequate parking.
Personally I'd like to the see the area turned into a new car park. The town needs it. We want to encourage people to the town centre but quite often the car parks are full.
Name supplied
Builder wanted - 14/5/17
Can anyone recommend a reliable local builder? I need a small window to be cut in to a blank wall (first floor). Many thanks.
Tony Fox
Medical Practice Newsletter Spring 2017 - 14/5/17
This newsletter was issued end March/beginning of April. Maybe you haven't seen one yet.If not you can find it on http://www.whitehorsepracticeppg.org.uk/news--your-views.html. It has lots of useful information in it.
Ed
Faringdon Police Station to be sold - 11/5/17
U3a were told today that the Faringdon Neighbourhood team is to be reduced, and the police station is to be sold. Police will have space in the Fire Station from 2018.
We were told that Faringdon is a low crime area. Police work on protecting the vulnerable- children and old people. Hare coursing was also mentioned as well as a project to reduce illegal parking in Faringdon. Enforcement is just one of the activities to reduce illegal parking, others include working with local businesses and councils.
You can see the area covered by the Faringdon team and the reported crimes for March 2017 on https://www.police.uk/thames-valley/N378/crime/
Ed
Why & where CCTV- 11/5/17
Reduce the crime, have you seen Witneys crime rates in the centre & the analytics used as a result. Stops Faringdon being a soft target people driving in and out at will. Cases recently with break ins to cars/houses, drugs, the list goes on. Thames Valley Police rely upon the neighbourhood watch scheme and individuals phoning in. Most of the time individuals can't be bothered.
Not surprised it was voted out the council are out of touch, have you seen the latest minutes and the spend on unnecessary items....just like the newly built supermarkets will bring people into the town. I think not. I'm going to the supermarket and back on the A420.
Faringdon is about to grow by a 3rd & we still don't need it.
Name Supplied
Re: CCTV - 11/5/17
Why? And where? I believe this has been proposed several times but voted as inappropriate.
Green Witch
Music at Buscot Park Theatre - 11/5/17
From June to September a series of five chamber music concerts has been arranged at the fabulous Buscot Park Theatre. Seating only 66, it is an intimate space and ideally suited to the purpose.
The aim of these events is to give the performers, all talented professional or semi-professional musicians, the opportunity of having an appreciative audience for some rarely performed works as well as better known pieces.
For a solo performer or small group to produce a 70-90 minute programme an immense amount of preparation and practice is required so I hope as many people as possible will support this venture.
Lord Faringdon is generously allowing the grounds to be used for picnics before each performance.
For full details of programmes and performers, and how to book tickets see: www.buscotconcerts.co.uk
email: info@buscotconcerts.co.uk
Hilary Taylor
CCTV - 10/5/17
When is Faringdon going to get CCTV, its about time this was in place.
Named Supplied
Look around faringdon.org- 10/5/17
I know most people check the News and Views page on this site pretty regularly. Do look at Whats on Calendar or the Poster Notice Board too- they might not have all the activities going on in Faringdon ( I rely on people sending me event information) but I think it is the best there is.
There's also For Sale and Wanted, Jobs, Guest Book- all get updated when I'm sent suitable contributions.
Ed
YOUNG ARTIST GABE HAS TESCO BAG DESIGN COMPETITION ALL WRAPPED UP- 9/5/17
A young artist’s picture promoting healthy eating is to be seen by thousands of shoppers after he won a bag design competition run by Faringdon’s Tesco store.
Gabe O’Dell, 10, of Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School, Kings Lane, also won a fun, interactive and educational Junior Chefs’ Academy workshop for his school and a £25 gift card for himself.
Children throughout the area were invited to enter the competition to draw a picture promoting healthy eating.
The winning poster, showing fruit and vegetables holding hands, has been transferred onto thousands of limited edition hessian bags which are being given away free in the Tesco store on Park Road.
Gabe’s prize, and a hessian bag with his winning design, was presented to him by Guy Bexon, store manager of the Tesco store, and Community Champion Trevor Nye during a special school assembly.
The competition was organised by Tesco as part of its commitment to encourage healthy eating and community involvement.
Tesco Faringdon store manager Guy Bexon said: “Whilst we are dedicated and focused on serving our customers and enhancing their shopping experience in our Faringdon store, we are also keen to engage with and help to support our local community.
“We got a great response to the competition and we really loved Gabe’s picture. The new bags look fantastic and has been well received by our customers.”
Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School headteacher Mrs Claire Mellor said: “The children enjoyed entering the competition and are looking forward to the Junior Chefs’ Academy workshop. We are very proud of Gabe for winning and would like to thank Tesco for inviting us to enter. Everyone loves the bags and staff, parents and pupils are looking forward to using them.”
Junior Chefs’ Academy is a leading provider of healthy eating workshops and food education events, helping children to develop an active interest in how food is produced and prepared.
Tesco
Faringdon School.- 8/5/17
I live in Folly View Road, and I am very concerned with the increase of traffic the proposal would bring, it can be difficult to get out of folly view road at 8-30am and again at 3-00p.m. now, with this proposed 5 minute away dropping zone, I can only see total chaos in folly view road.
Of course the obvious answer to the problem is to put a roundabout on the Fernham junction of the bypass and open the far end of fernham road to it , I am aware the residents of Fernham gate would not like this proposal, the answer to that is that you put bollards across fernham road just pass the entrance to fernham gate. The buses then could just pull of the bypass, drop or pickup the children and continue there journey back onto the bypass, and the children then could just walk the few metres to and from the school.
But of course the powers of be would not like this common sense approach, giving the usual reasons like it would cost to much money or it would be to dangerous for the children, but I don't think so if you design the bus dropping zone properly. No, the powers of be would rather bring chaos to the junction of fernham road , Folly view Road and Coxwell Road and all the problems this would bring to the residents that live around those junctions.
Ray Wood. Folly View Road.
Faringdon Regent Cinema says thank you!- 6/5/17
We were overwhelmed with the turnout for our April Blockbuster, A United Kingdom, with 125 people coming along. What great support for community cinema!
Getting everyone seated quickly and comfortably is our priority for all screenings and we would appreciate it if, where possible, customers could buy tickets in advance from the Information Centre, Pump House, 5 Market Square or pay by phone 01367 240281. This enables us to do a bit of forward planning and also guarantees you will have a seat on the night.
Friday 26th May - Lion (PG) tickets are selling well so don't delay!
Faringdon Information Centre
Fundraising Auction Lots- 5/5/17
Absent bidders place your bids with the auctioneer by 4.00pm, Saturday 6th May!
You can find the list of auction lots by clicking on the link: https://www.change.org/p/faringdon-town-council-the-vale-of-white-horse-district-council-and-secretary-of-state-sajiv-javid-protect-wicklesham-quarry-from-development/u/20188574
You can bid on any item by email: protectwicklesham@gmail.com.
All bids must be placed by 4.00pm on Saturday 6th May to be entered into the auction.
Proceeds from the supper and auction will support the campaign to Protect Wicklesham Quarry from Development.
Tel. 01367 240255 for further details or to check last-minute ticket availability.
Anna Hoare
Faringdon School Expansion - 4/5/17
I notice an application has been made to increase the size of Faringdon School and feel residents in the area need to be made aware and have a chance to express any concerns.
I understand of course that the school needs to grow but there is currently a huge problem with the amount of traffic, parking and the problems buses have negotiating the turn to the school. The road and entrance wasn't designed with this size of school in mind when it was built all those years ago.
How many more buses and cars will this involve, they mention 300 more pupils so that will mean a lot more teachers and they will all require somewhere to park.
I can't see on the application that parking is included but I hope it is along with safer access for the buses.
It might also be an idea for the school to impose a 5 minute walk zone like many other schools do. It simply means that children are dropped off and walk a short distance to school rather than being dropped off on the doorstep which causes traffic chaos.
Name Supplied
Ed Application details on www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/java/support/Main.jsp?MODULE=ApplicationDetails&REF=P17/V0809/FUL
BOOGIE ME are returning to The Pump House Project - 3/5/17
in Swan Lane on Saturday 17th June at 8:00pm. Tickets are £10 (including supper) from the Faringdon Information Centre.
Do come and enjoy a great boogie night out. You can also help a member of the band celebrate a serious birthday!
Steve Wright
Bowel and Cancer research - 1/5/17
Registered charity No. 1119105
I have entered the 2017 London " Nightrider " , cycling 50 km around London on the evening of June 10th / 11th.
If you would like to donate to this charity, please contact Jeff on number below.
ALL donations to the charity, expenses covered by myself.
Thank you.
Jeff Wilson
Mob. 07867 636628
Be Very Aware- 1/5/17
We were visiting Badbury Clump yesterday afternoon and after a 40 mins walk had our car back windscreen smashed put and Contents stolen at 3pm in the afternoon. Site was very busy with lots of people. A handbag full of personal possessions including car keys and house keys were taken. This is a warning to others that even at busy times this can happen.
Many thanks
Name Supplied
I am very sad to announce the passing of Eric Dunbar. Formerly of Faringdon house, Goodlake avenue, folly view road, Brackendale and Oakwood house.
He passed away whilst in the GWH peacefully in his sleep on the 20th June. He was stoic and dignified to the end.
He will be missed by his sisters May and Jennifer, his beautiful granddaughters Millie and Connie and son Andrew and his partner Sarah.
Funeral to be held at kingsdown crem on the 14th July at 2.15, followed by food and drinks at Faringdon Football Club. All welcome- friends, family, enemies and associates!
Any questions please contact Andrew on 07795073263.
I miss you already dad.
Andrew
Grants from Oxfordshire Community Fund - 22/6/17
£1500 to more than £10k
http://e-oxfordshirecommunityfoundation.org/1OSY-500TC-A0LUB5YT8A/cr.aspx
Live at the Park 2017 - 21/6/17
Dear Fellow Faringdonians
You may be aware that Faringdon Town F.C. will be holding Live at the Park 2017 in Tucker Park, a free event with the aim of raising money for local charities. This year it takes place on Friday, June 30th (7.00pm-11.00pm) and Saturday, July 1st (Midday-11.00pm).
We have local bands playing live music both Friday evening and Saturday from 4.30pm, so there will be something for all the family to enjoy. During the day on Saturday there are markets stalls, traders & activities for both adults and children taking place.This year along with the Scarrott & Sons Family Fun Fair, we also have the 1st Faringdon Strongman & Strongwoman event run by Mission Fitness, a mini football tournament (FTFC U9s & U10s) and the Strut Your Dog – Dog Show. Weather permitting the Faringdon Fire Engine will be on-site running activities to show you how the Fire Service works.
As a Faringdon resident we understand that this event may cause some disturbance to your normal weekend routine. We work closely with the Vale of White Horse environment team to keep this disturbance to a minimum. We continually monitor our procedures and update them from previous experiences as necessary. The sound level will be monitored throughout the event, with the aim of keeping it within previously agreed levels. Our curfew for live music is 11.00pm on both nights and this will be strictly adhered to. We ask you to bear with us for this charity event.
You are of course welcome to come and join the party, entry is free.
We look forward to seeing you and hope you enjoy your day.
http://www.liveatthepark.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/liveattheparkfaringdon
Joel Francis
BBC Two Series The Repair Shop- 21/6/17.
I am wondering if you might to be able to help spread the word among your community to see if anyone has any objects in need of repair? We are looking for family heirlooms and objects that have community value that have fallen into disrepair. For example: memorial plaques, eroded statues, snapped weather vanes, broken sun dials, cracked gargoyles, fading carvings, or antique village and pub signs. Objects need to be able to be taken to our workshop in Chichester to be repaired by our team of master craftspeople, so needs to be transportable.
Some further information about Ricochet and ‘The Repair Shop’ below:
Who we are:
Ricochet is an award-winning independent television production company, responsible for creating high quality programming for all the major broadcasters. Our programming output includes Monty Don’s ‘Mastercrafts’ (BBC2), Britain’s Empty Homes (BBC One), Born to Be Different (Channel 4), ‘Food Unwrapped’ (Channel 4) and ‘Cowboy Builders’ (Channel 5). ‘The Repair Shop’ is one of our most recent commissions. To find out more go to www.ricochet.co.uk
The Programme:
The series will follow a team of some of Britain’s most passionate and skilled craftspeople as they work side by side in a beautiful barn in the West Sussex countryside fixing, repairing and breathing new life into objects brought in by members of the public. The team are a group of experts drawn from different disciplines such as furniture repairers, metal workers, mechanics, ceramicists, clock makers, picture conservationists, up-cyclers, restorers and fabricators of every ilk. Every object brought in to ‘The Repair Shop’ will be different, each with its own story to tell and at the end of each programme, the objects will be returned to their owners to be treasured in the family for generations to come. The series is due to transmit on BBC2. To find out more go to www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08l581p
If you have an object you’d like our help with please get back in touch with us at repair@ricochet.co.uk or call us on 01273 224829 , I’ve attached a flyer with information.
Best wishes and thank you for your time.
Ryan Leigh, Junior Researcher, The Repair shop, Ricochet
Re: Thames Water:- 21/6/17
We too received a letter to which I was skeptical. It is different from the normal fear inducing one they post about how the pipes under your house could cost a lot to repair and therefore why not get their pipes insurance. On investigation though I think this one is actually legit. They have done similar schemes in Oxford and Newbury and it is most likely Government pressure on them to prove they are doing what they can to preserve water.
I am tempted but if they fit water reducing grommets to our taps will it mean a week and a day to fill a bath tub or kitchen sink?
Here is an article I found on a quick dig with google:
https://www.waterbriefing.org/home/company-news/item/11561-thames-water-launches-smarter-home-visits-in-newbury
Rob.
Thames Water- 20/6/17
I have just received a call from Thames Water to say that over the next three weeks their engineers will be visiting houses in my postcode to check for leaks and if they find any, to repair them free of charge and to hand out free water saving devices. I have always worked on the basis that if it sounds too good to be true it probably is, but wonder whether anyone else has received similar calls or letters?
Elisabeth Calman
Faringdon Knit and Knatter Ladies.- 20/6/17
Thankyou to everyone who came along and supported our Coffee Morning on Saturday June 17th, raising funds for the transportation and filling of shoeboxes for Link to Hope. Also to the many people who have made a donation, with your support the amazing sum of £550 was raised. Thankyou everyone, your generosity is very much appreciated.
Name supplied.
UNWANTED GIFT for sale - 18/6/17
2 tickets to see Jeff Lynne's E.L.O at Wembley this Saturday 24th June.
Ticket price £55 + booking fee. Willing to sell for £50 each.
https://jefflynneselo.com/
Please contact: John on 01367 243598 or 077 66 00 1571.
Boogie Me, 17th June - 18/6/17
A special thanks to all who came to my Boogie Me Birthday gig on Saturday 17th at The Pump House Project. It was a very special night for me and I think that everyone had a great time. Thanks to Lou Smith for the fantastic catering and the The Pump House Project for providing the best venue in town.
Do please come to the next BM gigs to enjoy the excitement! See www.boogie-me.co.uk for upcoming gigs.
Steve Wright
Groundwork Community Award- 17/6/17
Do you know a community group that deserves special recognition for making your local area a better place to live? If so, then we would like you to nominate them to receive a Groundwork Community Award!
There are fantastic examples of community groups who work selflessly and tirelessly to improve their neighbourhoods. Thanks to their efforts our parks and open spaces are better looked after, libraries and heritage centres are being kept open, food banks and furniture projects continue to help people meet their basic needs and communities are blazing a trail in recycling and renewable energy.
We think it’s time that their commitment was recognised.
The Groundwork Community Awards will honour those small groups making a big difference to the quality of life in their local area. We want to celebrate and reward groups who often get little recognition and support. We also want to spotlight the power of doing good together so that we can inspire others to organise and get active in their own communities.
Our awards are simple to enter – you can highlight your own achievements or nominate a group you know to receive an award in one of 10 categories reflecting the huge diversity of projects and services being delivered by community volunteers.
The deadline for nominations is 25 August.
Shortlisted community groups will be honoured at our prestigious national awards ceremony in central London on the evening of 2 November and their stories will be widely promoted so that others can learn from their success.
Nominate your heroes now.
The march.- 16/6/17
An Army Regiment will exercise a prestigious honour and parade through the streets of Faringdon at midday on Sunday 25 June.
In 2016 the Rifles was granted The Freedom of the Vale of White Horse, which allows it to enter and parade through the towns and villages within the Vale. It will exercise the honour in Faringdon to mark the granting of this privilege to the regiment.
Are we having to put up with the disruption of this parade because no other town or village wanted the inconvenience of it? and since when as Faringdon been a military town?
We have been "ordered" to move our cars from Gloucester street ( residents in several other streets in the town centre have also been ordered to move their cars ) and park in Tesco's rear car park on that day, has the people organising this any idea just how many cars there are in all of the streets affected? and the size of the rear car park at Tesco's which has been set aside for resident parking, and of course has anything been decided for those residents that physically cannot walk back from Tesco?.
As far as I am aware there has been no consultation with residents over this, just a letter telling us we must move our cars for the day, and also not to have any deliveries that day, basically do as your told because of this "exciting" event.
Well I'm not excited just annoyed that the only day off I get in a week I am going to be held virtual prisoner in my home until I am allowed out at three o'clock to pick my car up from Tesco.
Name supplied
The Rifles to parade through Faringdon town centre on Sun June 25th - 16/6/17
An Army Regiment will exercise a prestigious honour and parade through the streets of Faringdon at midday on Sunday 25 June.
In 2016 the Rifles was granted The Freedom of the Vale of White Horse, which allows it to enter and parade through the towns and villages within the Vale. It will exercise the honour in Faringdon to mark the granting of this privilege to the regiment.
The Regiment will march into the Market Square at around midday. An inspection and speeches by the Vice Lord Lieutenant, Mr John Harwood, the Chairman of the Vale of White Horse Councillor Reg Waite and the Rifles Colonel Greater London & Home Counties Brigadier Rob Thomson DSO OBE will then take place.
The Rifles officer commanding the parade will officially ask permission to exercise the Freedom before the parade marches up Church St before returning for the Vice Lord Lieutenant to take the salute.
Read full press release, including information about road closures
Sponsorship Thankyou- 16/6/17
To all friends and family who supported my charity 'NightRider' cycle around London on the evening of June 10th/11th, with donations
I was pleased to complete the cycle ride, safely in 4.25 hours
Grateful thans to Liliain Ash of Sheffords Bakery, London St, and her customers for support and encouragement.
I have now sent all the money to the Bowel and Cancer research charity; a total of £363.02 was donated.
Many thanks to all
Jeff Wilson
Rounders in the Park- 16/6/17
Faringdon Leisure Centre Field
Fun, social & no experience necessary Weekly sessions start 27 June Tuesday’s 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm - Free!
For more details contact Ashley Chapman 07717 714477 ashley.chapman@southandvale.gov.uk
Redcoats to Rifleman- a talk by Brigadier Robin Draper 15/6/17
Corn Exchange 23rd June 7.30pm. Doors open 6.45
See the poster for more detail
Pump House Project Summer Newsletter- 15/6/17
www.thepumphouseproject.co.uk/news-letter-archive
Read all about the MBE for Voluntary groups, the sELFie project (and much more)
The Pump House Project has been awarded The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
The Pump House Project was awarded The Queens Award for Voluntary Service 2017 to mark the occasion of her Golden Jubilee, recognising excellence in voluntary activities carried out by groups in the community.
It is the MBE for volunteer groups. The work TPHP does for the community was very much admired by the independent Assessment Committee, chaired by Sir Martyn Lewis CBE
The Steeds Planning permission- 15/6/17
http://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/java/support/Main.jsp?MODULE=ApplicationDetails&REF=P17/V0118/RM
I've had a quick look at the Planning Obligation agreement- I can't see any developer contributons to Faringdon Town Council or Great Coxwell Parish council- but I didn't read it word for word
Ed
Faringdon Knit and Knatter Ladies- 15/6/17
We are holding a Coffee Morning in the Corn Exchange, Faringdon on Saturday 17th June 2017, 10-12 noon, raising funds to fill and transport Elderly and Family Shoeboxes for Link to Hope. Your support will be very much appreciated.
Name supplied
Faringdon Regent Cinema price changes from July- 14/6/17
Tickets in Advance: £3 U18s, £4 Adult, £10 Family
Tickets on Door £4 U18s, £5 Adult, £11 Family (In other words, it's £1 more on the door!)
Please pop in and pick up your tickets from Faringdon Information Centre, 5 Market Place SN7 7HL
or why not pay by phone? Tel: 01367 240281
Why not buy a Matinee Club Membership for our Wednesday afternoon films? £24 for a minimum of 12 films
For more info on upcoming films, please see our website www.faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk/regent-cinema or phone 01367 240281
Thank you for supporting the community cinema in The Corn Exchange
Freedom of the Vale March- 13/6/17
Having now read the letter which has been posted on Facebook, I think the clue is in the first sentence..."The Vale of the White Horse District Council has awarded a local regiment the right to march through our town on the above date."
We are lucky that the Town Clerk has had the common sense to inform local residents and businesses of this event which has been authorised and arranged by our District Council and not the Town Council.
I think it is an honour although I can see how inconvenient it will be especially if people have specific arrangements made for that day that require them to be able to access their premises with a vehicle.
Green Witch
Freedom of the Vale March - 12/6/17
What's going on in Faringdon on 25th June, this march that is taking place is totally inconvenient, I am disabled and unable to walk to Tesco car park on this day or any other day, I park my car on Gloucester Street normally, wouldn't mind if the car park in Goucester Street was open but that is being closed also, could someone tell me if this is legal.
Name supplied
Website updates resumed - 10/6/17
Back from holiday now
Ed
Badbury Clump Planning application refused - 9/6/17
www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/java/support/Main.jsp?MODULE=ApplicationDetails&REF=P16/V1285/FUL#exactline
BUSCOT RUN - 5k & 10k Sunday 2nd July 2017- 8/6/17
The annual Buscot Run organised by Faringdon Rotary will take place this year on Sunday 2nd July in the beautiful setting of Buscot Park whilst the park is closed by kind permission of Lord Faringdon. Run over 5k and 10k the course has been accurately measured using GPS and runs right past the front door of Buscot House, through formal parkland, woods and around open fields on a mix of gravel and tarmac. Water stations will be at strategic locations. The 5k race will start at 9.30am and the 10k at 10.30am. Whether you’re a serious runner or just jog for enjoyment, if you would like to enrol for either race, you can register with PayPal on our website: www.faringdonrotaryclub.co.uk
For further details call Roddy Benson 01367 243864. All proceeds go to our charity projects, most of which are local.
MUSIC at BUSCOT PARK THEATRE- 8/6/17
From June to September a series of five chamber music concerts has been arranged at the fabulous Buscot Park Theatre. Seating only 66, it is an intimate space and ideally suited to the purpose.
The aim of these events is to give the performers, all talented professional or semi-professional musicians, the opportunity of having an appreciative audience for some rarely performed works as well as better known pieces.
For a solo performer or small group to produce a 90 minute programme an immense amount of preparation and practice is required so I hope as many people as possible will support this venture.
Lord Faringdon is generously allowing the grounds to be used for picnics before each performance.
For full details of programmes and performers, and how to book tickets see: www.buscotconcerts.co.uk
email: info@buscotconcerts.co.uk
Hilary Taylor
Thames Valley Police Faringdon Neighbourhood Team changes- 7/6/17
As you will have noticed there have been a few changes to the Faringdon Neighbourhood Team as we move to the new force operating model. Sergeant Ryan JAMES, PC Trevor GORMAN, PC Bob SEARLE, WPC Debs CANNON and PC Tom PRYOR have all contributed fantastically to the Faringdon Neighbourhood team being recognised by the Community Policing awards, with four awards in as many years, but will be moving on to the investigation hubs and problem solving team. The problem solving team will be a team of neighbourhood officers based at Abingdon able to drop onto particular problem areas identified by Threat, Harm, Opportunity and Risk. This will be led by Sgt Ryan JAMES with PC Tom PRYOR on the team and they will be supporting Faringdon where they can.
25th June 2017- 1/6/17
I would like it to be known to the town council that at 3.05 on the above date there will be a parade of annoyed and totally pissed off residents from Gloucester St, London St, Cornmarket and Church street making their way up to Tesco's car park to retrieve their cars, please be tolerant of this "exciting " event as the mood may well be a tad fractious. you are warmly invited to watch the procession of about two hundred cars making their way back to their normal parking spots. ...Looks like we are all going to be held hostage in our homes that day, hopefully no one will be needing a doctor or ambulance, those resident having the luxury of off road parking wont be allowed out, or if they do go out, wont be allowed back...what happened to free choice or even free will. What are you going to do town council if no one wants to move their cars, tow them away?
Name Supplied.
Freedom of the Vale March- 1/6/17
We have received a notice that on 25th June there will be a march through Faringdon and because of this we are going to suffer!! no parking in Gloucester Street, Corn Market and Church Street, also the lower part of London Street, what a cheek this is, also the Gloucester Street Car Park will be closed, well thank you very much, how are we supposed to get into and out of our homes, you're talking about taking car's off of the road when everyone is home, what a cheek, we have all paid our road tax so strictly speaking you can't do this, it's highly illegal to stop anyone getting onto the road and is quite inconvenient to walk all of the way to Tesco car park during this time. I will be interested to see what other people say about this.
Name supplied
INDIA ELECTRIC CO. in concert.- Friday 7th July- 1/6/17
Corn Exchange - doors 7.30pm for 8pm.
Currently supporting and accompanying MIDGE URE for the second year on his world tour 'Something From Everything,' India Electric Co are heading back to Faringdon for another headline show! They rarely do them as touring with Midge takes so much time.
Their concert here last September sold out so grab tickets early this time.
They were first here in 2013 when they supported ‘Show of Hands’ at the very first ‘Live At The Tithe’.
'Arriving seemingly fully formed on the scene the ‘twenty-somethings’ dazzled with their original material – the sublime vocals of Stacey complementing the huge talents of pianist, violinist and accordionist O’Keefe, probably one of the best young multi instrumentalists in the country.- - Spiral Earth.
**** “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 the Faringdon Information Centre, The Pump House, Market Place 01367 240281 or from wegottickets.
Val Sansford
Concert at Buscot Park Theatre - 31/5/17
Come and hear live classical music at the enchanting Buscot Park Theatre. This Friday 2nd June, 7.30 pm, Gates open at 6 pm for picnics.
CORINIUM TRIO Horn, violin and piano trio
Programme Includes Brahms Horn Trio in E flat Major;
Schumann Adagio and Allegro for Horn and Piano
For full details see www.buscotconcerts.co.uk
check availablility of tickets on info@buscotconcerts.co.uk
Sat 3rd June from 3.30 LIVE at The Wheatsheaf
LIVE The Epsom Derby 2017 ( The Investec Derby)
The Greatest Flat Race in the World
One of the greatest race days and social occasions of the British summer calendar, Saturday 3rd June is an event not to be missed
The Derby is run over a distance of one mile and four furlongs. It is a Group 1 contest open to three-year-old colts and fillies.
DOGS MESS - LANSDOWN ROAD GARAGE AREA- 30/5/17
If we catch the person who is letting their dog mess in front of our garages without cleaning it up we will find out where you live and put all of our dogs mess through your letter box!
Name supplied
Noisy children - 27/5/17
What a glorious evening, nice to see school kids in the new estate out without parents swearing / shouting disturbing the neighbourhood.
Where's the consideration, it is nearly 21:00 some have young children who are in bed & cant sleep due to the disturbance.
Name Supplied
Breast Cancer Screening in Faringdon - 25/5/17
The mobile breast cancer unit is in the Medical Centre car park, and will be there until August. If you're over 50 and under 70 you should be invited to be screened every 3 years. If you're over 70 you need to ask for an appointment. Call 01865 235621 to make an appointment.
According to http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/health-professional/cancer-statistics/statistics-by-cancer-type/breast-cancer#heading-Zero 48% of women diagnosed with breast cancer are over 65. There is a clinical trial to investigate extending breast screening 60 ages 47-73
Ed
JUNIOR FOOTBALL TEAM NETS SPONSORSHIP FROM TESCO FARINGDON- 25/5/17
Junior footballers are taking to the pitch in brand new kit thanks to sponsorship from Faringdon’s Tesco store.
Faringdon Town Football Club has been a part of the local sports scene for more than 100 years and is based a two-minute walk away from the Park Road store at Tucker Park.
The store has provided the club’s Under 8s team with new kit for next season and rain jackets as part of its commitment to support local community groups and charities.
The team is currently in its first season and competes in the Oxford Mail Youth Football League.
Faringdon Town Football Club was officially founded in 1906 when it was accepted by the Berks & Bucks Football Association although it is believed that football was being played in the town as early as the late 1800s.
The club has ten youth teams and the clubhouse is used by the community during events at the park.
Martyn Webb, Services Manager of the Faringdon Tesco store, and community champion Alice Teasdale, visited the club to officially hand over the kit.
Store Manager Guy Bexon said: “Whilst we are dedicated and focused on serving our customers and enhancing their shopping experience in our store, we are also keen to engage with and help to support our local community.
“Faringdon Town Football Club does a tremendous amount to encourage youth football in the area and we are delighted to be able to support it in this way.”
Faringdon Town Football Club Under 8s Coach Dan Watkin said: “We are extremely grateful to Tesco for its support. The players were all really excited about getting the new kit and I am sure they will enjoy playing in it.”
Photograph of a under 8s team
Land to practice ploughing - 24/5/17
As the annual ploughing match approaches it is clear that my 'score' needs some work to improve. If anyone can offer a small patch of land for practice I would be grateful.
Ferguson TEF, with conventional 2 furrow plough looking for practice, close to Faringdon.
If you can help, please contact: Pat Hayton, 01367 244101.
WW2 spy at the Folly- 24/5/17
I have read that during WW2 a German spy was captured near the Folly.
I am trying to find out the date of capture, his name and what happened to him
Any help appreciated
Thank you
The Mayor really did Rock- 21/5/17
Great music to dance to. A super evening. So lovely to dance to pop songs of my youth. Hope there'll be other similar events.
Thanks To Mike the Mayor, Al Cane and Town Council staff
Gene Webb
The Mayor Rocks- 21/5/17
What a fantastic evening. To those who didn't join us you missed a treat.
I made the biggest faux pas by falling off the stage. I missed how high up it is and there are no steps.
Councillor Jane Boulton
Follyfest Fancy Dress- 18/5/17
Follyfest this year is promoting fancy dress for both adults and kids on the Saturday (29th July) with the theme "Fairy Tales".
We need teams of 6 people or more. Pick up an application form & rules at enquiries@follyfest.co.uk or from the pub or facebook.
Planning permission 5 houses on Fernham Road- 18/5/17
http://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/java/support/Main.jsp?MODULE=ApplicationDetails&REF=P17/V1242/O#exactline
The Mayor Rocks the Place this Saturday - 17/5/17
A reminder that this Saturday, 20th May, 'The Mayor Rocks The Place' is happening at Faringdon's Corn Exchange. Doors open at 7 and close at 11pm. Music loving Mayor Mike Wise will be selecting great tunes from the 50s rock n roll, through to 60s pop and soul and into the 70s and early 80s. Bar open, teas and coffees available. Great sound, lights and projections too. Entrance just £2, and in aid of The Place, the new families and children's project happening soon at the Pump House Project. All ages welcome.
Al cane
Oxfordshire County Council- 16/5/17
Update following the local elections
http://mailchi.mp/oxfordshire/youroxfordshire?e=5089a795b5
Thames Valley Police Alert - 16/5/17
Great news for the Faringdon area after the Winners for the Community Policing Awards 2017 were announced on the 15th May.
PC Robert Maris from the Faringdon Neighbourhood Policing Team won the award for the Oxfordshire and Overall Community Police Officer 2017.
Also, Andi Cunningham, the NAG 1 (Neighbourhood Action Group) Chair won the award for the Community Volunteer 2017.Thank you to the Faringdon and district community for showing your appreciation for their hard work.
The awards, now in their sixteenth year, recognise the exceptional efforts of our policing teams, including, police officers, PCSOs, Special Constables and volunteers for the positive impact they have on the local community they serve. This year also introduced a new award, Community Volunteer of the Year, to showcase the work of voluntary roles within the community itself that are not directly linked to Policing but support the work of Thames Valley Police
Earlier in the year, nominations opened which gave members of the public, police officers and staff, and partnership colleagues the chance to nominate those members of Thames Valley Police who go above and beyond in helping with their community.
Jobs in Faringdon- 16/5/17
2 new jobs on on the Jobs page
Ed
Wicklesham CrowdJustice Appeal GOES LIVE in less than a week.- 16/5/17
For the latest update to the campaign to Protect Wicklesham Quarry from Development, follow the link: www.change.org/p/faringdon-town-council-the-vale-of-white-horse-district-council-and-secretary-of-state-sajiv-javid-protect-wicklesham-quarry-from-development/u/20263100
On 14-15 June the High Court will hold a Judicial Review of the Vale District council's decision to adopt Faringdon Neighbourhood Plan. To lend your support to this case, look out for the link to the CrowdJustice Appeal later this week. You can make a donation online through CrowdJustice, or direct to Wicklesham Community Fund. For details, email protectwicklesham@gmail.com
Anna Hoare
Steve Knightley Concert- 15/5/17
Still a few tickets left to see Steve Knightley, the award winning singer/songwriter known as one half of 'Show Of Hands'.
He'll be performing in the Corn Exchange on Friday May 19th.
Tickets from the Information Centre in the Pump House, Market Place tel 01367 240281 or via http://www.wegottickets.com/event/384048
Val Sansford
Police Station - 15/5/17
To be sold no doubt for more houses or flats with inadequate parking.
Personally I'd like to the see the area turned into a new car park. The town needs it. We want to encourage people to the town centre but quite often the car parks are full.
Name supplied
Builder wanted - 14/5/17
Can anyone recommend a reliable local builder? I need a small window to be cut in to a blank wall (first floor). Many thanks.
Tony Fox
Medical Practice Newsletter Spring 2017 - 14/5/17
This newsletter was issued end March/beginning of April. Maybe you haven't seen one yet.If not you can find it on http://www.whitehorsepracticeppg.org.uk/news--your-views.html. It has lots of useful information in it.
Ed
Faringdon Police Station to be sold - 11/5/17
U3a were told today that the Faringdon Neighbourhood team is to be reduced, and the police station is to be sold. Police will have space in the Fire Station from 2018.
We were told that Faringdon is a low crime area. Police work on protecting the vulnerable- children and old people. Hare coursing was also mentioned as well as a project to reduce illegal parking in Faringdon. Enforcement is just one of the activities to reduce illegal parking, others include working with local businesses and councils.
You can see the area covered by the Faringdon team and the reported crimes for March 2017 on https://www.police.uk/thames-valley/N378/crime/
Ed
Why & where CCTV- 11/5/17
Reduce the crime, have you seen Witneys crime rates in the centre & the analytics used as a result. Stops Faringdon being a soft target people driving in and out at will. Cases recently with break ins to cars/houses, drugs, the list goes on. Thames Valley Police rely upon the neighbourhood watch scheme and individuals phoning in. Most of the time individuals can't be bothered.
Not surprised it was voted out the council are out of touch, have you seen the latest minutes and the spend on unnecessary items....just like the newly built supermarkets will bring people into the town. I think not. I'm going to the supermarket and back on the A420.
Faringdon is about to grow by a 3rd & we still don't need it.
Name Supplied
Re: CCTV - 11/5/17
Why? And where? I believe this has been proposed several times but voted as inappropriate.
Green Witch
Music at Buscot Park Theatre - 11/5/17
From June to September a series of five chamber music concerts has been arranged at the fabulous Buscot Park Theatre. Seating only 66, it is an intimate space and ideally suited to the purpose.
The aim of these events is to give the performers, all talented professional or semi-professional musicians, the opportunity of having an appreciative audience for some rarely performed works as well as better known pieces.
For a solo performer or small group to produce a 70-90 minute programme an immense amount of preparation and practice is required so I hope as many people as possible will support this venture.
Lord Faringdon is generously allowing the grounds to be used for picnics before each performance.
For full details of programmes and performers, and how to book tickets see: www.buscotconcerts.co.uk
email: info@buscotconcerts.co.uk
Hilary Taylor
CCTV - 10/5/17
When is Faringdon going to get CCTV, its about time this was in place.
Named Supplied
Look around faringdon.org- 10/5/17
I know most people check the News and Views page on this site pretty regularly. Do look at Whats on Calendar or the Poster Notice Board too- they might not have all the activities going on in Faringdon ( I rely on people sending me event information) but I think it is the best there is.
There's also For Sale and Wanted, Jobs, Guest Book- all get updated when I'm sent suitable contributions.
Ed
YOUNG ARTIST GABE HAS TESCO BAG DESIGN COMPETITION ALL WRAPPED UP- 9/5/17
A young artist’s picture promoting healthy eating is to be seen by thousands of shoppers after he won a bag design competition run by Faringdon’s Tesco store.
Gabe O’Dell, 10, of Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School, Kings Lane, also won a fun, interactive and educational Junior Chefs’ Academy workshop for his school and a £25 gift card for himself.
Children throughout the area were invited to enter the competition to draw a picture promoting healthy eating.
The winning poster, showing fruit and vegetables holding hands, has been transferred onto thousands of limited edition hessian bags which are being given away free in the Tesco store on Park Road.
Gabe’s prize, and a hessian bag with his winning design, was presented to him by Guy Bexon, store manager of the Tesco store, and Community Champion Trevor Nye during a special school assembly.
The competition was organised by Tesco as part of its commitment to encourage healthy eating and community involvement.
Tesco Faringdon store manager Guy Bexon said: “Whilst we are dedicated and focused on serving our customers and enhancing their shopping experience in our Faringdon store, we are also keen to engage with and help to support our local community.
“We got a great response to the competition and we really loved Gabe’s picture. The new bags look fantastic and has been well received by our customers.”
Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School headteacher Mrs Claire Mellor said: “The children enjoyed entering the competition and are looking forward to the Junior Chefs’ Academy workshop. We are very proud of Gabe for winning and would like to thank Tesco for inviting us to enter. Everyone loves the bags and staff, parents and pupils are looking forward to using them.”
Junior Chefs’ Academy is a leading provider of healthy eating workshops and food education events, helping children to develop an active interest in how food is produced and prepared.
Tesco
Faringdon School.- 8/5/17
I live in Folly View Road, and I am very concerned with the increase of traffic the proposal would bring, it can be difficult to get out of folly view road at 8-30am and again at 3-00p.m. now, with this proposed 5 minute away dropping zone, I can only see total chaos in folly view road.
Of course the obvious answer to the problem is to put a roundabout on the Fernham junction of the bypass and open the far end of fernham road to it , I am aware the residents of Fernham gate would not like this proposal, the answer to that is that you put bollards across fernham road just pass the entrance to fernham gate. The buses then could just pull of the bypass, drop or pickup the children and continue there journey back onto the bypass, and the children then could just walk the few metres to and from the school.
But of course the powers of be would not like this common sense approach, giving the usual reasons like it would cost to much money or it would be to dangerous for the children, but I don't think so if you design the bus dropping zone properly. No, the powers of be would rather bring chaos to the junction of fernham road , Folly view Road and Coxwell Road and all the problems this would bring to the residents that live around those junctions.
Ray Wood. Folly View Road.
Faringdon Regent Cinema says thank you!- 6/5/17
We were overwhelmed with the turnout for our April Blockbuster, A United Kingdom, with 125 people coming along. What great support for community cinema!
Getting everyone seated quickly and comfortably is our priority for all screenings and we would appreciate it if, where possible, customers could buy tickets in advance from the Information Centre, Pump House, 5 Market Square or pay by phone 01367 240281. This enables us to do a bit of forward planning and also guarantees you will have a seat on the night.
Friday 26th May - Lion (PG) tickets are selling well so don't delay!
Faringdon Information Centre
Fundraising Auction Lots- 5/5/17
Absent bidders place your bids with the auctioneer by 4.00pm, Saturday 6th May!
You can find the list of auction lots by clicking on the link: https://www.change.org/p/faringdon-town-council-the-vale-of-white-horse-district-council-and-secretary-of-state-sajiv-javid-protect-wicklesham-quarry-from-development/u/20188574
You can bid on any item by email: protectwicklesham@gmail.com.
All bids must be placed by 4.00pm on Saturday 6th May to be entered into the auction.
Proceeds from the supper and auction will support the campaign to Protect Wicklesham Quarry from Development.
Tel. 01367 240255 for further details or to check last-minute ticket availability.
Anna Hoare
Faringdon School Expansion - 4/5/17
I notice an application has been made to increase the size of Faringdon School and feel residents in the area need to be made aware and have a chance to express any concerns.
I understand of course that the school needs to grow but there is currently a huge problem with the amount of traffic, parking and the problems buses have negotiating the turn to the school. The road and entrance wasn't designed with this size of school in mind when it was built all those years ago.
How many more buses and cars will this involve, they mention 300 more pupils so that will mean a lot more teachers and they will all require somewhere to park.
I can't see on the application that parking is included but I hope it is along with safer access for the buses.
It might also be an idea for the school to impose a 5 minute walk zone like many other schools do. It simply means that children are dropped off and walk a short distance to school rather than being dropped off on the doorstep which causes traffic chaos.
Name Supplied
Ed Application details on www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/java/support/Main.jsp?MODULE=ApplicationDetails&REF=P17/V0809/FUL
BOOGIE ME are returning to The Pump House Project - 3/5/17
in Swan Lane on Saturday 17th June at 8:00pm. Tickets are £10 (including supper) from the Faringdon Information Centre.
Do come and enjoy a great boogie night out. You can also help a member of the band celebrate a serious birthday!
Steve Wright
Bowel and Cancer research - 1/5/17
Registered charity No. 1119105
I have entered the 2017 London " Nightrider " , cycling 50 km around London on the evening of June 10th / 11th.
If you would like to donate to this charity, please contact Jeff on number below.
ALL donations to the charity, expenses covered by myself.
Thank you.
Jeff Wilson
Mob. 07867 636628
Be Very Aware- 1/5/17
We were visiting Badbury Clump yesterday afternoon and after a 40 mins walk had our car back windscreen smashed put and Contents stolen at 3pm in the afternoon. Site was very busy with lots of people. A handbag full of personal possessions including car keys and house keys were taken. This is a warning to others that even at busy times this can happen.
Many thanks
Name Supplied
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You can read talking points back to 2002. Quite interesting to see whether issues are still the same now as in the past.
You can read talking points back to 2002. Quite interesting to see whether issues are still the same now as in the past.
