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Cotswold Hare Trail- Faringdon - 17/6/18
You can see a list of all the hares in Faringdon and nearby on p15 of
www.cotswoldsharetrail.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Trail-guide-online-5.pdf
Ed
Wanted - 17/6/18
Desperate bride requires Scottish Dancers or similar for wedding in Faringdon August 18th 2018 (pub venue)
please contact rebeccaluck@hotmail.com if you think you can help
Forever Hounds Trust: Big Hound Chill Out- 17/6/18
Forever Hounds Trust, a charity that rescues and rehomes greyhounds, lurchers and other sighthounds in the UK, are appealing for members of the public to get involved in an annual fundraising event held over the August Bank Holiday weekend.
The Big Hound Chill Out invites supporters to pick their favourite way to relax – be it a family BBQ, pamper evening or maybe something a bit more active like a walk with friends – then invite people along and ask for a donation in return.
Project Manager for Community Fundraising Development, Anna, says: ‘ We all know that a lot of greyhounds and lurchers like nothing more than a good chill out, snoozing on a sofa, or stretching out in their favourite comfy spot. Now anyone can help our dozing hounds by holding your own Chill Out event – fun and fundraising all rolled into one! However people choose to take part, every penny goes towards dogs in need in the UK and the beauty is that anyone can get involved!’
Can’t wait to get started? For more information, please email fundraising@foreverhoundstrust.org or call Anna on 07849 833 102
FollyFest contact information- 17/6/18
Picking up on the earlier comment regarding FollyFest. Contact details are as follows;
Enquiries@faringdonfollyfest.co.uk
Stalls@faringdonfollyfest.co.uk
Comms@faringdonfollyfest.co.uk
Or contact us via our Facebook page ‘@Follyfest’
Richard Marlow
More applications for housing- 16/6/18
4 houses on Ferndale St
http://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/java/support/Main.jsp?MODULE=ApplicationDetails&REF=P18/V1228/FUL
67 on Fernham Road( plus extra parking for the school
www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/java/support/Main.jsp?MODULE=ApplicationDetails&REF=P18/V1362/O
Ed
A Spitfire Supermarine PR19....- 15/6/18
One of the last living pilots of the Spitfire PR19 lived in Faringdon - Peter Fahy
https://ncap.org.uk
No idea if this was related or just a coincidence.
Richard Ryan
The Human Story theatre - 12/6/18
A number local venue's ate hosting this brilliant theatre group called The Human Story Theatre.
They are putting on performance concerning dementia and how is effects a family relationship.
Lloyds Mobile Bank - 12/6/18
Southampton St car park
A spitfire Supermarine PR19 - 8/6/18
.......came down from CONINGSBY, today at 20;00hrs, 7th June, made 5 circuits and then returned to Conningsby,.
Any clues to why this flight was made, and can we arrange a return flight?
Pat Hayton
ED: Is it this? http://www.spyflight.co.uk/pr19.htm
GP working days - 7/6/18
Details of which GP works when can be found on the GP working days tab on www.whmp.co.uk/making-appointments.aspx.
So if it's a particular dr you want to see you can see which day to make your call.
If you haven't seen the most recent practice newsletter (Spring 2018) you can find it on www.whitehorsepracticeppg.org.uk/news--your-views.html
WHMP Patient Group
Medical Centre building works- 7/6/18
The changes to the building are progressing well after a 3 week delay early in the project when the builder went bankrupt
The main entrance should be usable again in early July. Work to change the back office area will continue in the background.
On target to be complete in September
WHMP Patient Group
Lloyds Bank closing. - 7/6/18
Good riddance. Poor customer experience to be had in there. Tried to open an account once. The number of hoops to jump through, an Olympic athlete would have been proud. Only thing I shall miss is the ATM. Otherwise, good riddance.
Colin Eddy
Could you offer one of our lovely rescue dogs a kind and knowledgeable forever home?- 6/6/18
We are looking for experienced people to adopt these lovely dogs that have been rescued from the harsh conditions of Romanian public dog shelters.
Each of the dogs rescued were kept in ‘kill’ shelters in Romania and were due to be put to sleep. The conditions at these shelters are horrendous, the dogs do not have enough food, no comfort and the only human kindness they experience is from volunteers that are allowed only limited access to care for the hundreds of dogs keep in these places.
Here at Charney the dogs are provided with quality food, warmth, love, exercise and socialisation and are now ready to start their new lives.
Despite everything they have been through these dogs now trust that human beings are not all bad, but of course they have memories of previous ill treatment. Many of these dogs have never lived in a home and there is so much they need to learn about our way of life.
We have little or no information about these dogs before they entered the shelters in Romania. We cannot give assurances that they are suitable to be homed with children, other dogs, cats or other small animals.
If you are prepared to help and teach one of these wonderful dogs how to be your devoted companion then please contact:
Carly on 01367 241063 or email charneypetcarecentre@gmail.com
Follyfest - 6/6/18
Does anyone know the website for Faringdon arts festival. I have tried to enquire about booking a table to sell stuff. The website that I have tried to use won’t let me appy . There is also lack of information & who you talk to about the festival.
Name supplied
A new exhibition ‘Hospital: Faringdon’s Pump House in WWI’ August 17th, 2018.- 6/6/17
The exhibition will feature previously unseen items from Lord Faringdon’s personal collection, which have been in storage at Buscot Park. His grandmother, Lady Violet Henderson, was a registered nurse caring for her husband, brother, father and uncle, who had been wounded in the Boer War (1899-1902). With the onset of war, she took the decision to set up an Auxiliary Red Cross Hospital at her home, Kitemore House at Shellingford, where she and four nurses cared for wounded ‘inmates’. The hospital was transferred to The Pump House in Faringdon during the First World War.
Sally Thurston, Clerk to Faringdon Town Council, says ‘the Town Council are very excited to be working with Buscot Park and The Company Curator to develop this museum exhibition in the centre of Faringdon. Our residents have long wanted to see a dedicated museum, that celebrates Faringdon’s rich and diverse history. This will be the first step in realising that ambition.’
The exhibition is being curated by Faith Carpenter, Director of The Company Curator, with the support of Faringdon Town Council and Buscot Park Estate.
Faith would like to involve local residents and to show stories and items with local importance. “We are asking anyone who has items connected with Faringdon’s hospital in WW1 if they would like to lend them to have them displayed, or to tell us their stories to see if they would be suitable for featuring in the exhibition. It will be lovely to be able to show items from Faringdon in the exhibition and to tell the stories of those involved.”
If you have a story, photograph or an item connected with the Red Cross Auxiliary Hospitals at the Pump House in Faringdon or Kitemore, please email heritage.assets@thecompanycurator.co.uk. The exhibition will run from August 18th, 2018 for approximately six months.
Faith Carpenter
Director, The Company Curator
Have your say on housing land supply proposals- 6/6/18
Have your say on a government proposal to give Oxfordshire councils greater protection from speculative housing development - on sites which are not the most suitable or preferred - as we plan for the county’s future housing needs.The Oxfordshire Growth Board, which we are part of along with all of Oxfordshire's councils and key strategic partners, is consulting on the proposals which would mean we will only need to provide a three-year land supply, rather than the five-year supply which is normally required, while we develop a Joint Statutory Spatial Plan (JSSP). A JSSP is being drawn up to provide a tool for considering the county's growth in a co-ordinated, long-term way, in addition to localised plans which help to guide development at district-level.
The proposals would also mean that a Housing Delivery Test (HDT) would be in place for three years after the JSSP has been adopted.
The changes being put forward under the proposals would make it harder for unplanned speculative housing development to get planning permission and would also allow us to focus on preparing the JSSP and our respective Local Plans.
For more detail on the proposals, and to submit your views, please visit the Oxfordshire Growth Board website This link will take you to an external website... . The consultation is open until 11.45pm on Thursday 12 July.
New Airbnb in Faringdon - 6/6/18
It’s an annex to our family home – part of the building but entirely private and self-contained. It’s only just been renovated and for visitors coming to the area on a short-term basis, it offers privacy, comfort and a home from home.
The main room comprises a bedroom and eating/work area – with double bed, table and chairs, plus storage for clothes and belongings. The en-suite leads off from this, with shower basin and toilet, while the kitchenette comes with fridge, cooker, hobs, toaster, cutlery, pans and plates, kettle, iron and ironing board. There’s also a small outside patio with table and chairs that’s exclusive to guests.
The per night cost is £45, while the weekly cost is £252 (discounted by 20%) and monthly cost £821 (discounted by 40%). The link with pictures can be found at https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/23879915?location=Faringdon%2C%20United%20Kingdom&adults=1&guests=1&s=nEn6z-MO
Lizzie Philpott
Cycling- 5/6/18
If you enjoy cycling with others, then FARCYCLES could be just what you're looking for!
Add yourself to the emailing list here - and you'll get a weekly email with the route info etc. https://farcycles.weebly.com/contact-farcycles.html
Sjoerd Vogt
Re 190 Houses South of Highworth Road - 5/6/18
David, having been to previous planning meetings open to the public I have found that Roger Cox has often been at odds with my own opinions. This is why I have never voted for him, and wouldn't give him the time of day even when he has stood on my doorstep canvassing for votes.
Regards
Grumpy Old man
Re 190 Houses South of Highworth Road - 4/618
So once again Roger Cox has spoken in support of a planning matter that the Town Council has objected to. If he doesn't support the views of the majority of this towns elected members, perhaps it is about time for the townsfolk not to support him.
David Hughes
Faringdon Folly Open Sunday 3rd- 1/6/18
Good forecast for Sunday- sunny, no rain- and the Tower is open( 11-5)
The foxgloves are just coming into flower. There are loads- mostly on the North side- very pretty- pink and white. We've never had so many. Seems as if they've liked the spaces we've made by getting rid of brambles and nettles.
Gene Webb
We will visit again - 31/5/18
My wife, son and I just returned to the U.S. from a 15 day driving tour of the U.K. and Scottish highlands. I doubt there's enough room here to fully express how utterly happy it makes us to think of our little stopover in Faringdon.
Our goal was to simply grab a quick snack and get back on the road. We stopped into the tourist office to make sure we could park without penalty and were immediately given a key to the most incredible little church.
Two hours later we were all smiles and had the absolute best Cornish Pasties of our trip on the way out of town.
If someone can respond with the name of the kindest, most energetic tourist agent who so affectionately welcomed us I would share it often.
If ever there was a person properly fitted to a position, this young lady is that person.
We will return to the U.K., and we will visit Faringdon again.
Greg Brown
Plants for sale - 30/5/18
For the past 10 years I have had a small plant sale raising funds for charity. First for Macmillan and now Help for Heroes.
Hope to be up and running later this week.
If you have any spare plants, seedlings I would love to receive them.
Fancy having a go at "growing your own" ? I have peas, broad beans, French and runner beans. It's not too late.
I am in Fernham Rd opposite the entrance to Community College.
Please share with your friends. Thanks.
Val Hudspeth
Community Awards - 25/5/18
We are delighted to announce the winners of the 2018 Faringdon Town Council Community Awards.
Town Mayor Cllr. David Barron presented the awards at the ceremony on Monday evening.
Huge Congratulations to all the winners:
Thank you to all who nominated and voted.
Fund raising for MacMillan Cancer Support - 24/6/18
I have entered the 2018 London Nightrider 50km Charity cycle ride. Taking place overnight on June 9th/10th, around Central London.
If you would like to donate to this please see Lilian at Sheffords Bakery, London St, Faringdon.
All donations will go to Macmillan Cancer Support. All entry fees and expenses covered by myself.
Thankyou
Jeff Wilson
07867 636628
190 Houses South of Highworth Road - 24/5/18
This application is due to be decided in July. Loads of objection letters from local people.
I came across on VWHDC site
Ed
Wild Flower Meadow- 24/5/18
The wild flower meadow off Highworth Road is beautiful at the moment. It's well worth a visit. There is a footpath around the field and at the moment it is dry.
Mary Tutt
Potholes. - 23/5/18
i have twice hit holes not marked up, and twice been kicked back trying to claim for replacement tyres and a buckled alloy- thrown out.
They make the rules, they interpret the rules; Always in their favour it seems. Now I have seen them putting out "bumpy road surface signs" as that gets them out of paying for any claims.
Name Supplied
Potholes- 22/5/18
You can report potholes via Fix my Street or phone 0345 310 1111.
If a pothole has marks painted round it, the council knows about it and it's on the list for repair.
I understand that the council is not liable for any damage to your car as a result of hitting one of these identified potholes.
What about at night? I wonder if they use luminous paint??
Name Supplied
Thames Valley Police alert- reassurance - 22/5/18
You may have noticed an increase in police presence in Faringdon today following an incident last night (21/5). Reports came in that there was a man with a firearm in Faringdon and local policing, armed police and the NPAS helicopter were called out. The man matching the description given was found, arrested and searched. After an extensive search, no firearm was found on him or in the area and subsequently the man was de-arrested as there was no risk to the public.
Town Meeting May 21st 2018 - 22/5/18
Community Award winners Presented by the new Mayor David Barron
Community Award winners
Plans and ideas for the coming year
Website issue- 21/5/18
I understand that some people are unable to load this page on occasions.
I believe it is to do with broadband speed and maybe PC power as it appears to be an intermittent problem.
It always loads for me, whether I use desktop, phone or tablet.
Apologies, but I don't know what to advise except to keep trying, perhaps at a quiet time of day.
Maybe clearing out internet history from your PC would help. Maybe checking your broadband speed and provider performance.
Ed
Town Meeting Monday 21st May- 19/5/18
Corn Exchange
6.30 Community Awards
7.30 Town Meeting
See poster
Grants for Community Projects - 19/5/18
Community groups and parish councils have just a few weeks to apply for district council funding to help pay for improvements to their village halls, sports facilities and community projects.
The deadline is 6 June for organisations to apply for capital grants from the Vale of White Horse District Council.
The same deadline applies for their New Homes Bonus grants which prioritise projects in areas which have seen an increase in new homes and population.
http://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/services-and-advice/community-advice-and-support/grants
Witney - Market Square Proposed Highway Improvements- 18/6/18
On behalf of Oxfordshire County Council I wish to inform you of the proposed highway works due to commence 11 June 2018 for approximately 20 working days, with a road closure programmed for the 23rd and 24th July 2018.
During the works buses will be permitted through the work when directed by work force at all times accept during the road closure when temporary bus stop facilities will be made available in Longdale Gate.
Thank you for your anticipated co-operation during this scheme.
OCC
New Town Mayor- 16/5/18
We are delighted to welcome Cllr.David Barron as the New Town Mayor we also welcome Cllr. Keira Bentley as the Deptuty Town Mayor.
Huge thanks to Cllr. Dr Mike Wise who has been a wonderful Town Mayor over the past few years and done a fantastic job in raising the profile and representing Faringdon.
Faringdon Town Council
New leader of the Council (VWHDC)- 16/5/18
Cllr Roger Cox is set to be confirmed as Leader of the Vale of White Horse District Council this evening. Roger and I were both elected for Faringdon & The Coxwells ward in 2003 and it has been a pleasure to work with him over the last fifteen years. I have no doubt that he will lead the Council with a clear vision and serve the people of the Vale incredibly well.
Today I stand down as Leader of the Council after seven years. It has been a fantastic experience and I am proud of the many achievements the Vale has made over the years and how we have tackled a number of challenges.
I will continue as councillor for the Steventon & the Hanneys ward on the Vale and look forward to serving under Roger's leadership. I will be continuing my other role as Deputy Police & Crime Commissioner on a full-time basis and look forward to updating you with the latest news on policing matters in the future.
Matthew Barber
Extract from his newsletter
World War I medals - 11/5/18
In just under 30 minutes yesterday, people from Faringdon raised £260 to purchase medals from an eBay private seller awarded to one of its First World War soldiers. We now have these medals in our possession and they will be mounted and framed ready for formal presentation to the town later in the year. Since yesterday morning, more of this soldier's personal items including something called a Death Plaque which would have been sent to his mother have been located also for private sale. We now wish to raise more money to purchase these too and get them professionally mounted and framed to preserve them for future generations and keep on public display.
Please donate whatever you can towards this cause. Any remaining funds after framing will go towards future purchases of similar for the town.
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/respectforfaringdonsoldiers1918
Mel Lane
BUSCOT RUN - 5k & 10k - 11/5/18
The annual Buscot Run organised by Faringdon Rotary will take place this year on Sunday 1st 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.org
For further details call Roddy Benson 01367 243864. All proceeds go to our charity projects, most of which are local.
Proposed Cycle Safety Training Park - Folly Sports Ground Faringdon- 3/5/18
We are planning a cycle training park on unused land at the far side of the Folly Sports Park (see attachments for details).
Planning application is under consideration:
http://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/java/support/Main.jsp?MODULE=ApplicationDetails&REF=P18/V0662/O
We are applying for funding grants, including from the Leader Fund and need letters of support from various community groups. The estimated construction costs for the cycle training park is in the region of £45,000.
Letters and comments of support will be very helpful.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/results/SM-KRQ52L968/
Here is a link to the first 100 responses to a recent Town survey - again positive and encouraging us to persevere with this project.
Lyn Williamson
Thames Valley Police re Rural Crime - 2/5/18
Join our online discussion on Rural Crime in Wantage & Faringdon (& surrounding areas) on Thursday 10 May
Join the Wantage and Faringdon Neighbourhood Policing Teams for an online question and answer session between 7pm-8pm on Thursday 10 May.
Thames Valley Police is hosting the webchat, aimed at anyone with interests in Rural matters in Wantage and Faringdon (and surrounding towns and villages) including residents, visitors and workers.
A panel of representatives from the Neighbourhood Team including Sergeant Kevin Hickman will be on hand to take your questions.
We are using this opportunity to identify the main concerns of the community and how we can problem solve them and work together on these concerns going forward.
To join the session go to http://tvpsouthandvale.coverpage.coveritlive.com/
For a definition of rural crime see https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/advice/protecting-your-business/rural-crime/
Town Centre Changes - 1/5/18
If it is true the Town Council are to end the Saturday Markets, then it is a bad decision.
If they have to close a market, close the Tuesday Market which is hardly attended as most people are at work. The Saturday Markets draw in people who would normally be at work and are usually really well attended - with the right advertising (which sadly hasn't been great for the last few markets). It generates a great atmosphere in town and anyone driving through might be inclined to stop and take a look.
I also wonder weather the Town Council has approached any of the current retailers to ask them to consider having a cash machine installed? When the remaining cash machine goes in June, I can see it having a disastrous effect on the town.
Name Supplied
Ed: See post 13/4/18 re Sat market
You can see a list of all the hares in Faringdon and nearby on p15 of
www.cotswoldsharetrail.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Trail-guide-online-5.pdf
Ed
Wanted - 17/6/18
Desperate bride requires Scottish Dancers or similar for wedding in Faringdon August 18th 2018 (pub venue)
please contact rebeccaluck@hotmail.com if you think you can help
Forever Hounds Trust: Big Hound Chill Out- 17/6/18
Forever Hounds Trust, a charity that rescues and rehomes greyhounds, lurchers and other sighthounds in the UK, are appealing for members of the public to get involved in an annual fundraising event held over the August Bank Holiday weekend.
The Big Hound Chill Out invites supporters to pick their favourite way to relax – be it a family BBQ, pamper evening or maybe something a bit more active like a walk with friends – then invite people along and ask for a donation in return.
Project Manager for Community Fundraising Development, Anna, says: ‘ We all know that a lot of greyhounds and lurchers like nothing more than a good chill out, snoozing on a sofa, or stretching out in their favourite comfy spot. Now anyone can help our dozing hounds by holding your own Chill Out event – fun and fundraising all rolled into one! However people choose to take part, every penny goes towards dogs in need in the UK and the beauty is that anyone can get involved!’
Can’t wait to get started? For more information, please email fundraising@foreverhoundstrust.org or call Anna on 07849 833 102
FollyFest contact information- 17/6/18
Picking up on the earlier comment regarding FollyFest. Contact details are as follows;
Enquiries@faringdonfollyfest.co.uk
Stalls@faringdonfollyfest.co.uk
Comms@faringdonfollyfest.co.uk
Or contact us via our Facebook page ‘@Follyfest’
Richard Marlow
More applications for housing- 16/6/18
4 houses on Ferndale St
http://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/java/support/Main.jsp?MODULE=ApplicationDetails&REF=P18/V1228/FUL
67 on Fernham Road( plus extra parking for the school
www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/java/support/Main.jsp?MODULE=ApplicationDetails&REF=P18/V1362/O
Ed
A Spitfire Supermarine PR19....- 15/6/18
One of the last living pilots of the Spitfire PR19 lived in Faringdon - Peter Fahy
https://ncap.org.uk
No idea if this was related or just a coincidence.
Richard Ryan
The Human Story theatre - 12/6/18
A number local venue's ate hosting this brilliant theatre group called The Human Story Theatre.
They are putting on performance concerning dementia and how is effects a family relationship.
- 27th June at Carterton Library 6.30pm start
- 5th July The Beacon Wantage 7.30pm
- 20th July Faringdon Library 7pm
Lloyds Mobile Bank - 12/6/18
Southampton St car park
- Monday 09.45-12.00
- Wednesday 12.45-15.00
- Friday 13.00-15.00
A spitfire Supermarine PR19 - 8/6/18
.......came down from CONINGSBY, today at 20;00hrs, 7th June, made 5 circuits and then returned to Conningsby,.
Any clues to why this flight was made, and can we arrange a return flight?
Pat Hayton
ED: Is it this? http://www.spyflight.co.uk/pr19.htm
GP working days - 7/6/18
Details of which GP works when can be found on the GP working days tab on www.whmp.co.uk/making-appointments.aspx.
So if it's a particular dr you want to see you can see which day to make your call.
If you haven't seen the most recent practice newsletter (Spring 2018) you can find it on www.whitehorsepracticeppg.org.uk/news--your-views.html
WHMP Patient Group
Medical Centre building works- 7/6/18
The changes to the building are progressing well after a 3 week delay early in the project when the builder went bankrupt
The main entrance should be usable again in early July. Work to change the back office area will continue in the background.
On target to be complete in September
WHMP Patient Group
Lloyds Bank closing. - 7/6/18
Good riddance. Poor customer experience to be had in there. Tried to open an account once. The number of hoops to jump through, an Olympic athlete would have been proud. Only thing I shall miss is the ATM. Otherwise, good riddance.
Colin Eddy
Could you offer one of our lovely rescue dogs a kind and knowledgeable forever home?- 6/6/18
We are looking for experienced people to adopt these lovely dogs that have been rescued from the harsh conditions of Romanian public dog shelters.
Each of the dogs rescued were kept in ‘kill’ shelters in Romania and were due to be put to sleep. The conditions at these shelters are horrendous, the dogs do not have enough food, no comfort and the only human kindness they experience is from volunteers that are allowed only limited access to care for the hundreds of dogs keep in these places.
Here at Charney the dogs are provided with quality food, warmth, love, exercise and socialisation and are now ready to start their new lives.
Despite everything they have been through these dogs now trust that human beings are not all bad, but of course they have memories of previous ill treatment. Many of these dogs have never lived in a home and there is so much they need to learn about our way of life.
We have little or no information about these dogs before they entered the shelters in Romania. We cannot give assurances that they are suitable to be homed with children, other dogs, cats or other small animals.
If you are prepared to help and teach one of these wonderful dogs how to be your devoted companion then please contact:
Carly on 01367 241063 or email charneypetcarecentre@gmail.com
Follyfest - 6/6/18
Does anyone know the website for Faringdon arts festival. I have tried to enquire about booking a table to sell stuff. The website that I have tried to use won’t let me appy . There is also lack of information & who you talk to about the festival.
Name supplied
A new exhibition ‘Hospital: Faringdon’s Pump House in WWI’ August 17th, 2018.- 6/6/17
The exhibition will feature previously unseen items from Lord Faringdon’s personal collection, which have been in storage at Buscot Park. His grandmother, Lady Violet Henderson, was a registered nurse caring for her husband, brother, father and uncle, who had been wounded in the Boer War (1899-1902). With the onset of war, she took the decision to set up an Auxiliary Red Cross Hospital at her home, Kitemore House at Shellingford, where she and four nurses cared for wounded ‘inmates’. The hospital was transferred to The Pump House in Faringdon during the First World War.
Sally Thurston, Clerk to Faringdon Town Council, says ‘the Town Council are very excited to be working with Buscot Park and The Company Curator to develop this museum exhibition in the centre of Faringdon. Our residents have long wanted to see a dedicated museum, that celebrates Faringdon’s rich and diverse history. This will be the first step in realising that ambition.’
The exhibition is being curated by Faith Carpenter, Director of The Company Curator, with the support of Faringdon Town Council and Buscot Park Estate.
Faith would like to involve local residents and to show stories and items with local importance. “We are asking anyone who has items connected with Faringdon’s hospital in WW1 if they would like to lend them to have them displayed, or to tell us their stories to see if they would be suitable for featuring in the exhibition. It will be lovely to be able to show items from Faringdon in the exhibition and to tell the stories of those involved.”
If you have a story, photograph or an item connected with the Red Cross Auxiliary Hospitals at the Pump House in Faringdon or Kitemore, please email heritage.assets@thecompanycurator.co.uk. The exhibition will run from August 18th, 2018 for approximately six months.
Faith Carpenter
Director, The Company Curator
Have your say on housing land supply proposals- 6/6/18
Have your say on a government proposal to give Oxfordshire councils greater protection from speculative housing development - on sites which are not the most suitable or preferred - as we plan for the county’s future housing needs.The Oxfordshire Growth Board, which we are part of along with all of Oxfordshire's councils and key strategic partners, is consulting on the proposals which would mean we will only need to provide a three-year land supply, rather than the five-year supply which is normally required, while we develop a Joint Statutory Spatial Plan (JSSP). A JSSP is being drawn up to provide a tool for considering the county's growth in a co-ordinated, long-term way, in addition to localised plans which help to guide development at district-level.
The proposals would also mean that a Housing Delivery Test (HDT) would be in place for three years after the JSSP has been adopted.
The changes being put forward under the proposals would make it harder for unplanned speculative housing development to get planning permission and would also allow us to focus on preparing the JSSP and our respective Local Plans.
For more detail on the proposals, and to submit your views, please visit the Oxfordshire Growth Board website This link will take you to an external website... . The consultation is open until 11.45pm on Thursday 12 July.
New Airbnb in Faringdon - 6/6/18
It’s an annex to our family home – part of the building but entirely private and self-contained. It’s only just been renovated and for visitors coming to the area on a short-term basis, it offers privacy, comfort and a home from home.
The main room comprises a bedroom and eating/work area – with double bed, table and chairs, plus storage for clothes and belongings. The en-suite leads off from this, with shower basin and toilet, while the kitchenette comes with fridge, cooker, hobs, toaster, cutlery, pans and plates, kettle, iron and ironing board. There’s also a small outside patio with table and chairs that’s exclusive to guests.
The per night cost is £45, while the weekly cost is £252 (discounted by 20%) and monthly cost £821 (discounted by 40%). The link with pictures can be found at https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/23879915?location=Faringdon%2C%20United%20Kingdom&adults=1&guests=1&s=nEn6z-MO
Lizzie Philpott
Cycling- 5/6/18
If you enjoy cycling with others, then FARCYCLES could be just what you're looking for!
Add yourself to the emailing list here - and you'll get a weekly email with the route info etc. https://farcycles.weebly.com/contact-farcycles.html
Sjoerd Vogt
Re 190 Houses South of Highworth Road - 5/6/18
David, having been to previous planning meetings open to the public I have found that Roger Cox has often been at odds with my own opinions. This is why I have never voted for him, and wouldn't give him the time of day even when he has stood on my doorstep canvassing for votes.
Regards
Grumpy Old man
Re 190 Houses South of Highworth Road - 4/618
So once again Roger Cox has spoken in support of a planning matter that the Town Council has objected to. If he doesn't support the views of the majority of this towns elected members, perhaps it is about time for the townsfolk not to support him.
David Hughes
Faringdon Folly Open Sunday 3rd- 1/6/18
Good forecast for Sunday- sunny, no rain- and the Tower is open( 11-5)
The foxgloves are just coming into flower. There are loads- mostly on the North side- very pretty- pink and white. We've never had so many. Seems as if they've liked the spaces we've made by getting rid of brambles and nettles.
Gene Webb
We will visit again - 31/5/18
My wife, son and I just returned to the U.S. from a 15 day driving tour of the U.K. and Scottish highlands. I doubt there's enough room here to fully express how utterly happy it makes us to think of our little stopover in Faringdon.
Our goal was to simply grab a quick snack and get back on the road. We stopped into the tourist office to make sure we could park without penalty and were immediately given a key to the most incredible little church.
Two hours later we were all smiles and had the absolute best Cornish Pasties of our trip on the way out of town.
If someone can respond with the name of the kindest, most energetic tourist agent who so affectionately welcomed us I would share it often.
If ever there was a person properly fitted to a position, this young lady is that person.
We will return to the U.K., and we will visit Faringdon again.
Greg Brown
Plants for sale - 30/5/18
For the past 10 years I have had a small plant sale raising funds for charity. First for Macmillan and now Help for Heroes.
Hope to be up and running later this week.
If you have any spare plants, seedlings I would love to receive them.
Fancy having a go at "growing your own" ? I have peas, broad beans, French and runner beans. It's not too late.
I am in Fernham Rd opposite the entrance to Community College.
Please share with your friends. Thanks.
Val Hudspeth
Community Awards - 25/5/18
We are delighted to announce the winners of the 2018 Faringdon Town Council Community Awards.
Town Mayor Cllr. David Barron presented the awards at the ceremony on Monday evening.
Huge Congratulations to all the winners:
- The Clive Davis Community Hero Award went to Sjoerd Vogt
- The Group Award to Faringdon Rugby Club
- The Business Award to Pat Thomas Butchers
- This year's Volunteer Award was awarded posthumously to Rick Ebsworth for over 20 years of voluntary work in the Acacia Charity Shop.
- Going forward the volunteer award will also be renamed The Rick Ebsworth Volunteer Award.
Thank you to all who nominated and voted.
Fund raising for MacMillan Cancer Support - 24/6/18
I have entered the 2018 London Nightrider 50km Charity cycle ride. Taking place overnight on June 9th/10th, around Central London.
If you would like to donate to this please see Lilian at Sheffords Bakery, London St, Faringdon.
All donations will go to Macmillan Cancer Support. All entry fees and expenses covered by myself.
Thankyou
Jeff Wilson
07867 636628
190 Houses South of Highworth Road - 24/5/18
This application is due to be decided in July. Loads of objection letters from local people.
I came across on VWHDC site
- representative of Faringdon Town Council, spoke objecting to the application.
- a representative of Great Coxwell Parish Council, spoke objecting to the application.
- a resident spoke objecting to the application.
- the applicant’s agent, spoke in support of the application.
- Councillor Roger Cox, one of the local ward members, spoke in support of the application.
Ed
Wild Flower Meadow- 24/5/18
The wild flower meadow off Highworth Road is beautiful at the moment. It's well worth a visit. There is a footpath around the field and at the moment it is dry.
Mary Tutt
Potholes. - 23/5/18
i have twice hit holes not marked up, and twice been kicked back trying to claim for replacement tyres and a buckled alloy- thrown out.
They make the rules, they interpret the rules; Always in their favour it seems. Now I have seen them putting out "bumpy road surface signs" as that gets them out of paying for any claims.
Name Supplied
Potholes- 22/5/18
You can report potholes via Fix my Street or phone 0345 310 1111.
If a pothole has marks painted round it, the council knows about it and it's on the list for repair.
I understand that the council is not liable for any damage to your car as a result of hitting one of these identified potholes.
What about at night? I wonder if they use luminous paint??
Name Supplied
Thames Valley Police alert- reassurance - 22/5/18
You may have noticed an increase in police presence in Faringdon today following an incident last night (21/5). Reports came in that there was a man with a firearm in Faringdon and local policing, armed police and the NPAS helicopter were called out. The man matching the description given was found, arrested and searched. After an extensive search, no firearm was found on him or in the area and subsequently the man was de-arrested as there was no risk to the public.
Town Meeting May 21st 2018 - 22/5/18
Community Award winners Presented by the new Mayor David Barron
Community Award winners
- Sjoerd Vogt
- Faringdon Rugby Club
- Pat Thomas Butcher
- Rick (from the Charity shop) posthumously
Plans and ideas for the coming year
- Community engagement plan with the aim of linking with more diverse groups.
- Support The Place Children's Centre
- Support Town Centre Development Officer
- Exhibition at the Tourist Information for 18/8 end of WW1
- Youth Grants program- application papers available at the meeting, will probably be on ftc website
- Become water friendly- water fountain in the Town Centre
- Tidy Team
- CCTV in town centre- maybe
- Encourage activities in the town centre to encourage visitors
- Items from the January town meeting will be taken to the next Traffic Advisory meeting- pedestrian crossings, badly worn pavements in Town Centre,
- There's a Town Council Strategic working group meeting on 30th May. Contact FTC with any ideas you have.
- Faringdon United Charities have £500k in the bank. They want people in need to apply for funds. See http://faringdonunitedcharities.co.uk/
- Folly Fest 27th-29th July
- Rotary gives away a great deal of money. This year it will be focused on Faringdon. Apply via http://www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/homepage.php?ClubID=535
- Heritage Day 15th September. Buildings open, crafts, exhibition Old Town Hall
- Hare Trail (not an FTC project) Launch thought to be end May
- Parking issues. - Roger Cox says he has requested a review of VWHDC/OCC position re taking over responsibility for parking enforcement .
- All reports from Council and Community groups can be found on http://faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk/
Website issue- 21/5/18
I understand that some people are unable to load this page on occasions.
I believe it is to do with broadband speed and maybe PC power as it appears to be an intermittent problem.
It always loads for me, whether I use desktop, phone or tablet.
Apologies, but I don't know what to advise except to keep trying, perhaps at a quiet time of day.
Maybe clearing out internet history from your PC would help. Maybe checking your broadband speed and provider performance.
Ed
Town Meeting Monday 21st May- 19/5/18
Corn Exchange
6.30 Community Awards
7.30 Town Meeting
- Updates from Councillors
- Public Speaking time
- Launch of new Youth Services Grant funding
See poster
Grants for Community Projects - 19/5/18
Community groups and parish councils have just a few weeks to apply for district council funding to help pay for improvements to their village halls, sports facilities and community projects.
The deadline is 6 June for organisations to apply for capital grants from the Vale of White Horse District Council.
The same deadline applies for their New Homes Bonus grants which prioritise projects in areas which have seen an increase in new homes and population.
http://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/services-and-advice/community-advice-and-support/grants
Witney - Market Square Proposed Highway Improvements- 18/6/18
On behalf of Oxfordshire County Council I wish to inform you of the proposed highway works due to commence 11 June 2018 for approximately 20 working days, with a road closure programmed for the 23rd and 24th July 2018.
During the works buses will be permitted through the work when directed by work force at all times accept during the road closure when temporary bus stop facilities will be made available in Longdale Gate.
Thank you for your anticipated co-operation during this scheme.
OCC
New Town Mayor- 16/5/18
We are delighted to welcome Cllr.David Barron as the New Town Mayor we also welcome Cllr. Keira Bentley as the Deptuty Town Mayor.
Huge thanks to Cllr. Dr Mike Wise who has been a wonderful Town Mayor over the past few years and done a fantastic job in raising the profile and representing Faringdon.
Faringdon Town Council
New leader of the Council (VWHDC)- 16/5/18
Cllr Roger Cox is set to be confirmed as Leader of the Vale of White Horse District Council this evening. Roger and I were both elected for Faringdon & The Coxwells ward in 2003 and it has been a pleasure to work with him over the last fifteen years. I have no doubt that he will lead the Council with a clear vision and serve the people of the Vale incredibly well.
Today I stand down as Leader of the Council after seven years. It has been a fantastic experience and I am proud of the many achievements the Vale has made over the years and how we have tackled a number of challenges.
I will continue as councillor for the Steventon & the Hanneys ward on the Vale and look forward to serving under Roger's leadership. I will be continuing my other role as Deputy Police & Crime Commissioner on a full-time basis and look forward to updating you with the latest news on policing matters in the future.
Matthew Barber
Extract from his newsletter
World War I medals - 11/5/18
In just under 30 minutes yesterday, people from Faringdon raised £260 to purchase medals from an eBay private seller awarded to one of its First World War soldiers. We now have these medals in our possession and they will be mounted and framed ready for formal presentation to the town later in the year. Since yesterday morning, more of this soldier's personal items including something called a Death Plaque which would have been sent to his mother have been located also for private sale. We now wish to raise more money to purchase these too and get them professionally mounted and framed to preserve them for future generations and keep on public display.
Please donate whatever you can towards this cause. Any remaining funds after framing will go towards future purchases of similar for the town.
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/respectforfaringdonsoldiers1918
Mel Lane
BUSCOT RUN - 5k & 10k - 11/5/18
The annual Buscot Run organised by Faringdon Rotary will take place this year on Sunday 1st 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.org
For further details call Roddy Benson 01367 243864. All proceeds go to our charity projects, most of which are local.
Proposed Cycle Safety Training Park - Folly Sports Ground Faringdon- 3/5/18
We are planning a cycle training park on unused land at the far side of the Folly Sports Park (see attachments for details).
Planning application is under consideration:
http://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/java/support/Main.jsp?MODULE=ApplicationDetails&REF=P18/V0662/O
We are applying for funding grants, including from the Leader Fund and need letters of support from various community groups. The estimated construction costs for the cycle training park is in the region of £45,000.
Letters and comments of support will be very helpful.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/results/SM-KRQ52L968/
Here is a link to the first 100 responses to a recent Town survey - again positive and encouraging us to persevere with this project.
Lyn Williamson
Thames Valley Police re Rural Crime - 2/5/18
Join our online discussion on Rural Crime in Wantage & Faringdon (& surrounding areas) on Thursday 10 May
Join the Wantage and Faringdon Neighbourhood Policing Teams for an online question and answer session between 7pm-8pm on Thursday 10 May.
Thames Valley Police is hosting the webchat, aimed at anyone with interests in Rural matters in Wantage and Faringdon (and surrounding towns and villages) including residents, visitors and workers.
A panel of representatives from the Neighbourhood Team including Sergeant Kevin Hickman will be on hand to take your questions.
We are using this opportunity to identify the main concerns of the community and how we can problem solve them and work together on these concerns going forward.
To join the session go to http://tvpsouthandvale.coverpage.coveritlive.com/
For a definition of rural crime see https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/advice/protecting-your-business/rural-crime/
Town Centre Changes - 1/5/18
If it is true the Town Council are to end the Saturday Markets, then it is a bad decision.
If they have to close a market, close the Tuesday Market which is hardly attended as most people are at work. The Saturday Markets draw in people who would normally be at work and are usually really well attended - with the right advertising (which sadly hasn't been great for the last few markets). It generates a great atmosphere in town and anyone driving through might be inclined to stop and take a look.
I also wonder weather the Town Council has approached any of the current retailers to ask them to consider having a cash machine installed? When the remaining cash machine goes in June, I can see it having a disastrous effect on the town.
Name Supplied
Ed: See post 13/4/18 re Sat market
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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.