For those of you who have children on the SOLL Swim School at Faringdon Leisure Centre please be aware that next week (30th - 5th) is re-enrolment week.
Please make sure you re-book your children on during this period or there is a risk your space may be lost! For those who are looking to start swimming we have "open enrolments" starting on 7th December.
If you would like to find out more about SOLL Swim School please email me dmorrell@soll-leisure.co.uk
Thanks Dave
Two excellent bands. Nice one Hamish. Could never happen at The Corn Exchange. I tought the corn Exchange was a community hall,pity it only serves a particular section of the community.Something not quite right there.
Sam Prince
HT and Gene Webb are spot on.It is ridiculous that there are no buses between Faringdon and Witney. At Witney and Wantage there are x-ray units and other hospital services- we can only get there by car.
We pay our Council Tax to the Vale at Abingdon - but we no longer have Vale officials to deal with questions in Faringdon. re Shopping - we have a very limited range of shops here - and sadly getting fewer - while Witney now has many new ones e.g. M and S and Debenhams - which do not greatly compete with our local shops - and a cinema.
Our transport situation makes us the poor relation of other local towns.The new homes being built should give us more frequent buses between Oxford and Swindon.But we shall still be cut off from other nearer towns. The missing buses affect employment opportunities, medical care , shopping etc. Faringdon deserves better.
Margaret Barker
A Flashing Santa .......? Ho, Ho, Ho!.....Surely, you jest!
name supplied
I'm sure many local residents are waiting with great anticipation to see what we're having illuminated on top of the Folly Tower this year.
How about a flashing Santa?
Whatever it is, I'm sure it will be appreciated by many.
name supplied
Having looked at the transport consultation document (You have to register first) I was interested to see that so far there are only two suggestions in the 'Long List' of schemes, that are for Faringdon. These are soley to do with cycle lanes.
In this context, this document - The VWH Local Transport Plan 2006-2011 makes interesting reading.
Here are some quotes (my formatting) :
The Vale Community Strategy was developed by the Vale Strategic Partnership.
The main issues relevant to this Plan are:
*Transport - the most frequently identified priorities for action in the consultation exercise were:
bus services and linkages with community transport services;
traffic congestion;
improved and expanded cycle tracks;
improved road maintenance;
greater consultation to ensure a more systematic and co-ordinated transport system and parking provision.
Access to services – some of the priorities identified under this strand were also relevant to transport including more local access points.
Delivering Accessibility
Accessibility mapping has shown that much of Oxfordshire shares broadly similar accessibility characteristics, particularly with regard to rural bus accessibility. The notable exceptions in the Vale of White Horse are:
Faringdon suffers from particularly poor access to healthcare; and Many of those living in the south west of the district look towards Swindon for their needs.
Healthcare
All of the district is within 25 minutes and about half within 10 minutes of a hospital by car.
By bus, only about 25% have access of under 60 minutes. In general access to hospitals is poorer than to other facilities reflecting the concentration of provision in the Oxford and in Banbury.
Faringdon in particular suffers from poor access. "
The population of the town has grown since this report was formulated. It is set to grow more.
There are many more elderly here who will increasingly need access to healthcare and services. That many older people no longer wish or will be able to drive does not yet seem to have been addressed within this latest list.
Improved cycle routes cannot be bad, but given also that most of the working population commute to and from their workplaces by car, I would guess that cycling is mainly a leisure activity, so should it take priority over over such items as better frequency and links for public transport.?
I have competed the survey - but now that after a public consultation exercise the Market Place 'improvements' have actually reduced convenient short term free parking and increased the traffic congestion, confusion and inconvenience in the town centre, in spite of the 'strategy' (see quote under Transport*) above, I have doubts as to the value of these public consultations.
HT
We have just been into The Dacoit studios in Great Coxwell and recorded three tracks of our first album (as yet untitled - release date early spring 2010). If you want to hear what we are about then listen to what we do on www.myspace.com/mammothdrum
Thank you
Sean
Please give your views on the Local Transport Consultation
See The Local Transport Plan 2011- 2030 Consultation pages
http://myconsultations.oxfordshire.gov.uk/inovem/consult.ti/LTPconsultation3/consultationHome
on Oxfordshire County Council Site.
It's our opportunity to suggest transport improvements in Faringdon ( we're in the small town list)
Currently the only suggestions for Faringdon are for more cycle lanes - good but what about:
Buses, parking, speeding, road conditions?
Please add your views, unless things are added to the strategy, it will be really difficult to get improvements.
For what it's worth my suggestions are:
- More frequent bus service between Faringdon and Oxford and Swindon
- More buses in the evenings as above
- Regular bus service between Faringdon and Witney
- More frequent bus service between Faringdon and Wantage
- Occasional bus service between Faringdon and Abingdon
- Free parking at certain times in Faringdon
Faringdon's secondary care health services are provided from Oxford, Witney and Swindon, currently it is either difficult or impossible to get to these places without a car/taxi.
Better public srevices are needed to encourage people to use their cars less(pollution/climate change).
VWHDCs strategy has been to reduce the amount of parking for residents to encourage them to use public services. But the public services are inadequate
Free parking will attract shoppers into the town (improved viability) and discourage illegal on street parking.
This also has an impact on the safety of in town cycling
I forgot about opening the station at Challow (it has to be asked for however unlikely) and to point out that the population of Faringdon is growing (£10k by 2020?)
Gene Webb
Great opening night on Friday - wish you every success with your venture, and how good to see the historic Portwell House restored
HT
the contact number for the jumble sale is 240130 if you havnt already found it thanks
darrell thomas
Further to Jim Horton's post about the book on Hinton Waldrist by Brian May we are happy to advise that 2 copies are held in Faringdon Library stock. One copy is available for loan and the other is for reference only therefore there will always be a copy in the Library if anyone wishes to have a look. Both books come with steroscopic viewing glasses Regards
.Faringdon Library
I have noticed a very offensive word in the centre of the town ( where you would sit and wait for a bus ).I do not know if it has been removed , but it has been there for weeks .
Diane Huddle
Ed (HT) If you are you are talking of graffiti...report it here http://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/website/report_it.asp?formTypeCode=GRF
There is a famous tennis player one of his best known sayings was "You cannot be serious" there is such a thing as a recession and there have been redundancies and reduction of working hours. In short there is not the money to go around. Take a walk around the town on a Friday or Saturday night, that is a reflection of the times in Faringdon
Sam Prince
After having one of those pre-christmas clear out, i have some toys that are too good to throw away and would like to donate them to the giant jumble sale on saturday, does anyone know who i should contact with this matter?
Laura
I noticed this morning that both the shoe shop and the "cheap" shop opposite have notices in the window to say that they are closing down. I think they are run by the same person.
It's always a shame when local shops close, especially the cheap shop which has been very useful.
However does anyone know what's brought this on ? The cheap shop was recently "refitted" so it doesn't look as if this was planned. Hopefully someone else will take the shops on.
name supplied
The Portwell House Cellar selling real ales and whiskys Has been open over the weekends for the last month or so and has been home to the Faringdon Conker Championships, The Faringdon Real Ale Society (who are visiting again on thursday 26th to test the four real ales on tap. Henceforth, the cellar will be open from 7.00pm to 11.00pm and for lunch on Fridays and Sundays. The Portwell Angel has enjoyed a "soft opening" this week. The "full on" opening day will be Saturday 28th November (Festive Faringdon and French Market day). The Portwell Angel opens at 9.00am (or earlier) for coffee, pastries and light meals and stays open until 11.00pm or later as appropriate, every day.
Nick Elwell
The new Youth Centre looks great! Can't wait to start using it and I look > forward to being involved. :)
Grace
Just thought you would like to know that Brian May,( rock god, and all > round nice guy) has published a stereoscopic photo book of Hinton > Waldrist, from the original stereo photos of T.R Williams from the 1850s. > Absolutly fascinating, check it out.
Jim Horton
Yes festive faringdon Saturday 28th, we have crafts in the corn exchange from 1pm if you wish to display them on a board in there you are welcome. Just call me on 241111
Denise
Wow, the new Youth Centre looks fabulous! Well done to all involved! I wish I could take a closer look at those photos, is there anywhere else we can view them?
Anna
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To the lady interest jogging I jog three to four mile (with dog) around and about Faringdon 10 to 11 minute miles so very slow if she interested
I do not think there is a Faringdon running club but mayeb one should be started
name supplied
Do we know when it is re-opening???
name supplied
A chance to see and hear the new youth group The Guinness Project. Part of M.A.d.d.s open stage night at the Jam Club in The Corn Exchange on tuesday 1st dec, 8pm. All ages are welcome and it is open to all performers and non performers.
Sam Prince
Next year sees the 20th Anniversary of Twinning between Faringdon, and its surrounding villages, and Le Mele sur Sarthe in Normandy.
A special visit to our twin town in northern France is planned for early June 2010 for celebration of the anniversary. In addition to 'door to door' transport by luxury coach for the majority, a group of local people are planning to make the trip to Le Mele by bicycle! .
The cycle group will leave Faringdon on Tuesday 1st June, splitting the 80-mile journey to Portsmouth by over-nighting halfway. After an overnight ferry crossing to Caen, the cyclists will make their way through the beautiful 'fairly flat' countryside of Normandy, arriving after 60-odd miles in our twin town, hopefully at the same time as the coach, late afternoon Thursday 3rd June. There will be a support vehicle in attendance if needed. A second group plan to cycle to Portsmouth in one day, joining the first group on the Wednesday overnight crossing. The return home is on Sunday 6th June by coach with bicycles carried in the support vehicle (although some very keen souls may opt to cycle back!). .
The long weekend of celebrations will include the legendary hospitality that is always freely given by our French hosts, together with a sight-seeing trip and entertainment. .
If you wish to register interest in the anniversary cycle trip to Normandy, please contact David Williamson on 01367 240033 or by e-mail: dllm.williamson@btinternet.com. For general enquiries about the twinning trip contact Jeanie Pugh on 01367 240374.
The latest Escape to the Country programme(BBC) has a couple of minutes about the Folly tower. Great shots of the tower and the views Go to exactly the right place on BBC iplayer by clicking on http://bbc.co.uk/i/p2dsw/?t=29m36s
Raoul Van Eyndhoven
The winners of the first Faringdon Town Council Community Awards were announced at an award ceremony in the Jubilee Room at the Pump House on November 16th 2009.
The Clive Davis community Hero award was presented by his widow Christine Davis.
The Community Group award was sponsored by RH Coach Hire and presented by Richard Dick High Sheriff of Oxfordshire.
The Community Business Award was presented by Nick Elwell from Faringdon Chamber of Commerce who jointly sponsored the award with Cotswold Life.
Winners:
Clive Davis Community Hero - Les Sears
Les received his award for outstanding services to Faringdon Town Football club. He has been involved with the club since 1965. He has overseen many developments at the club including club house improvements, youth and girls football. The club is an important part of Faringdon providing sport and social for many residents. The club has also raised thousands of pounds for Princess Margaret Hospital.
Community Group Award - Community Bus
The Community Bus won its award for providing a first class service to the Town. It is a volunteer run organisation providing a service for all members of the community of all ages. The weekend and afternoon trips are enjoyed by all giving excellent value for money.
Community Business Award - What's On
The Faringdon What's On won their award for keeping the community informed and helping to strengthen community spirit. It offers free listings of community events and is an invaluable source of local information especially for those without a computer. Look out for special features about the awards in December's edition of the Folly and January's edition of Cotswold Life.
Sally Thurston
A stroll round our town will reveal dog mess and rubbish almost everywhere. Some of it has been there for weeks.
There are two simple solutions.
One involves Council Intervention and the second, Civic Pride.
NEITHER involves rocket science
The Council solution is straight forward... Employ 50 cleaners with modern equipment. Problem solved. Of course our Council Tax would increase but "No Pain No Gain .
The Civic Pride solution would cost nothing..It just requires those householders who do not feel that dog mess, etc enhances the kerbside appeal of their homes to remove it. They don't have to enjoy removing it and some people obviously accept that squalid surroundings like old cars, toys, bottles,etc are normal.
I am very grateful that my neighbours don't share their view.
HGM
Wondering if there are any ladies out there who would like to start gentle 'beginners' jogging?
Are there any local jogging groups already out there...?
Jogger
I am a 32 year young woman, working as a painter over here,.. living in the most beautiful place on Earth, South Africa.
Waking up every morning to the sounds of the whales outside my kitchen window, and ahh, the beauty of the fein boss frangrant hanging in the air, and as December approaches it's summer here,... the beauty of cloudless mornings and pure blue sky, the walks in forests, and faery folk everywhere,.. the white sandy beaches and incredibly sun sets,.., and as evening approaches I pick up shells on the beach, the happy japping of my jack russels as they jump in and out of the waves,...which reminds me,... there is nothing like home, I miss faringdon, the cozy winter evenings of chimney smoke everywhere,... the dark Christmas walks up the folly, and friendly community feel,... there is nothing quite like home,....
If only to remind one self that home truly is where the heart is,..
Nicole
Car parks eh. Normal people who have values do not risk using Marineville's car parks because of the hostile Aquaphibians who have been attempting to fill the car parks with spit. They had better be careful though because if they succeed in their misson Troy and Phones may have to lauch stingray to crush Titans forces.
Erbart
As an ex fireman I would suggest that a fireman's pole erected on the outside of the Folly Tower would provide an exhilarating and rapid means of descending without impeding the ascending visitors.
A more sedate though more expensive alternative might be a Helter Skelter Helical Slide.
Fireman Sam
On 6 March 2010 I will be hosting the Chairman's Annual Community Awards Lunch at the Guildhall, Abingdon. The theme for this year's awards is 'Unsung Heroes of the Vale' and I would be very grateful if you could complete the attached form if you know of anyone that you feel should be recognised for their achievements in the local community. Nominations can be for anyone who lives within the Vale and you feel is worthy of recognition for their contribution to the Vale's community; either on a personal level or as part of a group.
Please feel free to nominate as many people as you wish. It would be great to have as wide a variety of award winners as possible.
Cllr Alison Rooke
Chairman of the Council
See nvpressrelease.htm for more information and application form
Oxford County Council want anyone who organises activities for the young to put the information on a database.
See http://www.activitiesoxfordshire.info/wps/wcm/connect/PositiveActivities/Home/
I couldn't see age ranges - but activities like sport, drama, dancing, sports, brownies, duke of edinburgh are mentioned, so I guess it's fairly wide
Gene Webb
This document has some helpful information about adding an event
Use of the car parks - 14/11/09
There is another time cost in using the Faringdon car parks.
Since the council decided to introduce the new machines, it now takes ages to buy a ticket at peak times because everyone seems to find it hard to work out which buttons to press to enter their car registration number. I have to say that I think this was over-kill to stop people passing on a ticket worth 40p.
I would love to know how long it will take for that extra income to cover the cost of the new machines.
Name Supplied
Halloween on the Folly was once again a great success.
We would like to thank all the visitors for climbing the tower on Halloween night this year We had over 360 visitors this year, which is 58% more than last year.
We are well aware of the queuing problem and we do apologise for the long wait. The problem is the last 2 set of steps to get to the top of the tower, which are too narrow to allow people to pass each other (going up and down).
You can say that we have become a victim of our own success (58% increase over last year).
The Folly committee has already identified the queuing as a problem, and if we know we need to find a solution for this.
Once again thank you for visiting the tower on Halloween night and apologies for the long wait.
Folly Committee.
Well Rob, there are pensioners and pensioners!
David (around the 90yr mark) has been assisted atop the Pump House by a sprightly 65 year old woman.
You'd still be welcome to join Faringdon Association of Residents, as would any one else out there.
Sheila
Alongside Folly Park there are two other fine parks in Faringdon which myopic readers of this forum you may not yet know of. They are named after the roads to the two fine cities of Southampton and Gloucester and there is a clue in the name as to their usage. Gloucester Street Car Park and Southampton Street Car Park. Can you guess what they are?
If you are looking to park a car and access the town centre these parks are a good place to start. Both are seconds away from the town centre, tickets can be redeemed when making purchases over 5 English pounds at about 25 local shops and magically they are free (nada, nothing, gratis) in the evening and over night, as well as all day Sundays. A short stay of under an hour costs 40p if you are not purchasing from a local shop offering the buy back scheme, this seems to me to be a relatively low price for those who can afford a car.
The other cost however, is that of time. Tragically they are located almost 250 meters away from the Market place and this could take up to 1 minute to stroll to from the town centre. This level of shear inconvenience makes them unpractical for most users, hence why they appear to be empty most of the time.
Good luck.
Sir Caustic
Would anyone in Faringdon like, free to pick up from the town centre, a leather (or fake leather) backed wooden chair, and a small low wooden table with a well-loved top?
If so, drop me a line at cornellpaul@googlemail.com to arrange pick-up.
Paul
What a great evening in the crown last night.
It was good to have live music on a thursday eve.
Better still it was from someone who had not played there before,
Well done to Kate & Lee.
Noel Diamond
Well done to all for 1st night of 'Our Town'
Zara Warner
Thank you very much Sheila, for informing me about the Union Flag on the old community centre.
Your comment about me attending to it myself was rather inappropriate, as I am also a pensioner.
At least I was taking an interest!
Rob
I have to say that Faringdon is the worse place I have ever come across for parking.
I commute twice a week to visit my girl friend, and always have problems parking in Faringdon. The increase in double yellow lines, if you see anyone actually handing out parking tickets is obviously lost and now the bollards by opposite the church. I came foul of that this morning, arriving last night and parking correctly. When I came to leave at 0610hrs the car next to me had not left enough space (because of the angle they had parked) for me to pull out, and I could not pull forward because of the bollard. Although tempted to just reverse into the car next to me, smash a window for the alarm to go off, thankfully I managed to borrow my girl friends car. Before anyone says "SO WHAT, YOU GOT IT SORTED" - it depends on what you do for a living, why I was leaving that early and also what if I couldn't legally drive the other car.
Some consideration would have been nice or more parking.
I also understand that a taxi rank is also planned, who ever is the town/village planner, they must live outside Faringdon and needs to be shot!!!!!
Name Supplied
Inez Brinsden is our local artist, she has entered her painting 'Market Day Faringdon' in to an EAC over 60's art awards competition.
Her work of the 'Market Day' has been chosen to be exhibited at the 'Bankside Gallery' in London in December.
Anyone wishing to see her entry can go online at eacartawards.org.uk where you can VOTE
It would be lovely if the people of Faringdon would support her.
Ann Morris
Link to actual picture http://eacartawards.org.uk/picture-891-market-day-farringdon.aspx
The winners of the three awards, Clive Davis Community Hero, Community Business and Community Group will be announced at an award presentation on Monday 16th November.
We had almost 2000 votes which was an amazing response.
I will post the winners on this site on Tuesday morning.
Winners will also be announced in local press.
Cards for Good Causes Charity Cards are on sale in the Community and Tourist Information centre now! At least 75% of the purchase price goes back to the charities.
The Faringdon Calendar and Christmas cards are selling fast.
We have re - ordered the Calendar and currently have a waiting list.
Please visit us in our new Corn Exchange home!
Sally Thurston
Faringdon Tourist Information
It has been funded and erected by Faringdon Association of Residents with particular thanks to David Hughes and those who pay a small subscription as members.
Perhaps it is time that some more people joined one of the few groups in Faringdon that actually cares about and supports the concerns and interests of Faringdon residents.
A new flag is available, would Rob care to climb atop the Pump House to attend to it, rather than leave it to a group of pensioners?
Sheila
How sad to get hung up on being called darling by a very pleasant young lady at the service station. I
have always found most of the staff very amenable and friendly at the Petrol Station. On the odd occasion when I have encountered service with a sneer then I have gone out of my way to cheer the poor beggar up.
As for closing the forecourt, this is a dictat of Elf & Safety.
When there are cones at the entrance, I have the intelligence not to attempt to drive in in the first place!
Some people just seek to be offended.
Sally Lund
A talented local artist and resident at Dove Court in Faringdon has had a painting of the Market Square selected and entered into a national competition.
Click the link to access all the finalists and vote for your favourite http://eacartawards.org.uk/voting.aspx
The same lady has hand painted a beautiful picture depicting the three services in wars dating from World War I to present day conflicts.
This is being auctioned on the afternoon of 19th November at Dove Court with all proceeds going to Help For Heroes charity.
Do please give them your support.
When I manage to find somewhere to park for a few minutes, which I have tried to do 6 times so far this month, can any one tell me where I can buy my tv licence which was due 31st October.
With regards to the esso garage, theres far worse things you could be called darlin!!!
Chris Higgs
Ed(GW) Try http://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/ and buy online?
If you organise local meetings or events and would like a speaker on the subject of Oxfam's work then please contact me!
I work for Oxfam and have travelled to see programmes in Mozambique and South Africa and would be happy to come along and give a talk on my experiences or any other aspect of Oxfam's work that you may be interested in.
Please contact Paul on 01367 240398 or email p.vanags@btinternet.com
Great photos on www.faringdonfolly.org.uk
Do have a look
Raoul Van Eyndhoven
How is everyones television reception , we have found it particularly poor over the last few days
Diane Huddle
Yes it was good to see such a large attendance for the Remembrance Day Parade.
The Union Flag flying from the old community centre needs replacing, can this be attended to?
Rob.
I have never seen All Saint's so packed on Remembrance Day before.
I have seen it so crowded that a few people had to stand, but there were a lot of people who couldn't get a seat this time. It was very, very moving.
When the 2 minutes silence started there was only the sound of The Crown's air con and the odd cry from couple of toddlers in the crowd.
Apart from that the silence was almost absolute.
Faringdon, you did yourselves proud.
Name Supplied
For my sins today had to go shopping at the time of the 2min silence. As the supermarket announced the 2 min silence all stood still with head down.
All except the children many aged 10 and above they just carried on as normal.
The parents of these children stood still. Isnt it about time parents educated children to have respect. I was appalled.
Dee England
It was wonderful to see a packed square for the Remembrance Day Parade.
I think Faringdon has a right to feel proud today.
Mike Perks
Via the worlds biggest sender of Spam Email I have received a proposal from Vera. Lord knows where she is from but alleges to have my profile from this website.
Odd that I dont have my email address on my profile as all I have is address and phone number.
I did have a pressure washer to give away the other day and all I can assume is that she has trawled through the pages of gossip and gripe and has used that.
so shall have to ditch that one and have also been on to Yahoo who dont give a damn.
Just thought I ought to let people know that spammers are using this website.
Be careful.
Colin
Ed(GW): If anyone has any advice re the website and spam, please do get in touch
Just a quick note to point out that we (Like so many others!) really enjoyed watching the Firework display from the Folly on Halloween night.
We had a fantastic night and should do this every year. Well done Folly committee!!!
A very happy person.
PS : Folly committee should try to ensure that queue time is kept to a minimum;our kids waited for 1 hour!!! But it was worth it!
I think this closed at the end of September.
Have the winners been announced?
Name Supplied
Another first for Faringdon! Enterprising townsfolk including those who were involved in establishing the first fair trade town in the country, have decided to invest co-operatively in the establishment of a niche Wine Bar, the Portwell Angel.
The Portwell Angel Wine Bar will be open from 28th Nov 2009, 7 days a week from 09:00 a.m - 23:00 hrs offering breakfast, lunch and Mediterranean platters in the evening.
The Portwell Cellar will open on Thursday-Saturday and Sunday lunchtime.
As far as our Service station goes I have found that one of the members of female staff has the need to address all of the customers by the name of Darling, personally find it quite offensive,
what's wrong with just a thank you, or maybe even Sir. I found "would you like a carwash today" a bit less annoying!!!.
I am also amazed that we appear to have the only service station in the country that has to shut its customers out of its premises for a period of time every night.
It's a good job the BP Service station is just 5 minutes up the road and it doesn't feel the need to treat its customers in this way.
Name Supplied
Did I miss read the sign ?
I have to say I was really looking forward to seeing the fire works this year, the thought of fireworks shooting up into the night sky with perfectly timed music sounded really good, it reminded me of a time when I saw fireworks in the grounds of Highclere Castle To music it was really nice and memorable.
Needless to say I was a bit disappointed to see Faringdon's nice fireworks shooting into the night sky with the theme tune to the A-Team, playing quietly in the back ground.
Sorry but it just didn't do it for me!.
Name Supplied
Our twinning guests from Le Mele sur Sarthe were delighted to be presented with a souvenir copy at the twinning function in the Corn Exchange last Saturday.
Next year will be the 20th anniversary of the Faringdon-Le Mele twinning.
I wonder how many of those street names wouldn't have been there 20 years ago?
Helen Barter
Please contact James - tel: 01865 712028
For teams of up to 6 players.
League starts Thursday 19th November. Runs to June 2010
All affiliated pubs/clubs are given the opportunity to host any of the leagues many themed table-top competitions.
This seasons competitions include Film, 1940's, Rock & Pop, Valentine, Literature, A Night at the Theatre, Around Britain, Nature, Cockney, Football, Sport Quizzes etc etc.
Entry Fee £90.00.
There are currently 34 pubs/club signed up for this popular event.
One more needed - please email me
Not looking for anything to serious just a game or two a week!
Thanks
Stephen Day
sday01@hotmail.com
I would like to make. I would prefer too many police than too few. Like everything in life it is not easy getting everything '' just so ''. The police are there for our protection and I that makes me feel safe and priveliged .
Regarding Halloween ;We had children knocking on our door .They were very sweet well behaved children , with good mothers accompaying them quietly in the background. Halloween occurs but once a year , and i was thrilled to see the effort that has gone into the costumes.
Diane Huddle
Have a look at it here
You can buy an A3 copy (£7.50) from Faringdon's Tourist Information Centre at the Corn Exchange
Be quick - only 100 have been produced
Al Cane
The Faringdon fireworks display was brilliant as always this year, however we did find the choice of musical accompliment quite surprising / interesting from Gerry Anderson's greatest hits to the theme from A- Team.
I guess though it makes a change for the typical classical music link.
Name Supplied