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| MORE SPIRIT Of XMAS - 31/12/08 I aprove of and support virtually any move to retain a decent town centre in Faringdon. But i don't count trying to "book" shoppers on Xmas Eve as one of these. I would have thought that anyone who did get a ticket then would have been put off from shopping in Faringdon for life. Certainly free, uncomplicated parking at Sainsburys is the main reason that I tend to do my grocery shopping there rather than Faringdon. It would be interesting to know just how many other people feel the same way. name supplied |
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| Town Council Agenda - 31/12/08 Planning and Highways Committee Meeting this is a word .document The above agenda has been posted out today. The meeting is due to take place in the Corn Exchange and will start at 7.00 pm (slightly earlier than the usual committee time of 7.15pm). This is in order that agenda items up to and including No. 10 can be dealt with by the committee before invited representatives from local major organizations arrive for the discussion due to take place under agenda item No. 11. This is anticipated to be at approximately 7.30 pm. Of course, everyone is welcome to attend from 7.00 pm if they wish. All the very best for 2009! FTC |
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| Ideas for development. -
31/12/08 Unfortunately Jane had it slightly wrong when she wrote that the County Council had some innovative ideas for retail development. The planning authority that is producing a "Local Development Framework" to guide development over the next 20 years, is the Vale of White Horse District Council. The draft consultation document is published on their web site, follow the links to "Your Vale Your Future". The ideas that Jane mentions are briefly touched on in this document. The LDF will be the subject of public consultation from 12th January until the end of February. Your District Councillors who may have more knowledge of this are: Roger Cox Alison Thomson Matthew Barber. Their contact details can be found on the same site. Incidently, there is a 30 minute free parking period in the market place already. Alan Hickmore FTC Chair of Planning |
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| Battle of the Supermarket -
29/12/08 I wonder if we'd all be so uppity about a new supermarket if it had been Waitrose....just a thought....but there, a 'rose' by by other name I suppose..... name supplied |
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| Spirit Of Christmas - 29/12/08 I think Peter may have missed another purpose of the warden - this would be so that there was a free flow of parking spaces so that everyone could do their Christmas shopping - after all, if they could not park in town, they may have gone to Tesco.... name supplied |
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| Vote for/against Tesco. -
29/12/08 Please vote, the more views the better. But if the County Council has some innovative ideas why are they keeping them to themselves!! Why don't they stop thinking about them and try to introduce some of them.....how about 30 minute max parking for starters in the town centre? Charlie Harman |
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| SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS - 27/12/08 I am sure I was not the only person to notice that the powers that control Budgen's car park were joining in fully with the spirit of Christmas by sending out a warden on Xmas Eve to book vehicles without a ticket or with an expired one. I do not blame the warden for this Scrooge-like piece of mean mindedness - he vas only following ze orders, no doubt, and probably getting paid some overtime too. Was it really necessary to send him out, though and will the money collect5ed as a result be put to a really useful cause, like paying to book the illegal parkers in Coxwell Street, foe instance ? I doubt it on both counts. Peter Hawkins |
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| Vote for/against Tesco -
27/12/08 Please take a minute to log on to www.focusonfaringdon.co.uk where you can vote on whether or not a TESCO store of some 25,000 square feet, sited along Park Road, would be a good thing – or a bad thing. The members of Faringdon Chamber of Commerce have met on several occasions to discuss this topic and have also met with a representative from Tesco. We have taken the stance that a new supermarket in Faringdon would be a bad thing for several reasons, some of which are noted below: We all pay UK tax but we are not convinced that a fair proportion of Tesco profits reaches the Government’s coffers. We are concerned that most of the revenue taken by a store in Faringdon would end up in London or overseas: offering little or no financial benefit to the local economy. We believe that Tesco are not really committed to sourcing local products and we have little evidence that, when they do, they treat their suppliers equitably. We appreciate that shopping in Supermarkets is “easy”. However, we have Supermarkets in Highworth, Swindon, Wantage, Witney, Carterton, Oxford, most of whom deliver and some of whom accept orders on line and/or by phone. We would like to retain the current town centre as the shopping centre in Faringdon. (The County Council has some innovative ideas in this direction). We also think that the shops in Faringdon should offer a specialist, enjoyable and unique shopping experience and not try to compete with the major retail shopping centres. Contrary to popular opinion, we do not believe that a Tesco store in Faringdon would offer the same prices as the Tesco Superstore in Swindon. (Check out the prices of the Tesco in Grove) We believe that the traffic increase generated by a new store (if successful) would substantially and unavoidably affect the quality of life for those who live and work in the town. However, we respect, absolutely, the right of those who live and/or work in the town to make a choice so would ask that you visit www.focusonfaringdon.co.uk and vote. We will then be sure that any action we take or stance that we adopt accurately reflects the preferences of the community. If you would like to become further involved with the Chamber of Commerce, The retail Group, Faringdon Area Project, Focus on Faringdon, The Residents Association, please contact Jane Haynes: Jane.Haynes@bordengate.com |
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| Mystery Christmas Card - 24/12/08 Can anyone link Hilary (No not that Hilary) with Rob and Heidi, Richard and Zoe, Sue and Martin. If so I have a card and some very nice wedding photos looking for a home. HGM |
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| To the poets on Talking Points -
24/12/08 Thank you for your poems. I'm not as literarily (to coin a new word) gifted as you both, but your funny poems always make me smile. Happy Christmas to you gents, and to everyone. Fiona Merrick |
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| Another Christmas Greeting -
24/12/08 Merry Christmas everyone keep sending us your words your ranting raving messages on parking and dog turds. mery cristmass tony yor inglish is a treet for thos of us hwo ponder on busses in the streat and greetings too to Peter White provider of the star our badge of eccentricity to guide us from afar. To arty -farty festivals and poncy poetry and all the folks who make things work and put them on for free and to our brave Town Council whose voice is sometimes heard e'en to our district councillors ...who never say a word... For the new year if we could we'd grant your wishes, too a multi storey car park and an absence of dog poo but as we're just old biddies without the wizardry we'll just say Merry Christmas from GW and HT |
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| Re Computer virus- HELP!! -
24/12/08 Glad you have got rid of the virus infection, but do remember that your anti-virus or internet security is update with the latest virus definitions. Also, you should the offline spyware detector software called SPYBOT R&D. The link to download is.... http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html. Install it, update it and run it. It should pick up any spyware and trojans. It will pick up tracking cookies installed on the PC when you are surfing the internet. Run the software and see what it scans. Any problems, please contact me (Bharesh) on the emailed supplied and I will email you with a guide to install and run Spybot R&D.; Bharesh Mandalia contact@thehappycomputercompany.co.uk |
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| Merry Christmas - 24/12/08 Merry Christmas Everyone Christmas is a-coming. To The Herald Angels Hark But Santa may pass Faringdon. He says"Where would I Park ?” Nevertheless Happy Christmas and a (hopefully) Prosperous New Year to the Eds and all contributors, even those who may, on the odd occasion, disagree with me HGM |
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| Residential Parking
Please - 23/12/08 I live in Coxwell St. It wasn't built with cars in mind. At this time of the year there are more than the usual number of customers for the Getagrip (hairdresser) and Saffron (Indian Restaurant). Coming home from work is a nightmare. I've had to park in Gloucester St to be able to park legally, probably much to the local residents annoyance. The last parking ticket I got was when I was desperate for the loo and parked outside for less than 5 mins. I could have left my boot open (indicating that I was unloading) which is legal, but is an invitation to thieves. So what do we do? I know from past experience that if I park in Coxwell Rd my car will be vandalised (not enough to claim on the insurance, but enough to ensure I can't get to work in the winter). Most people there have drives and the vandals know this and target cars on the side of the road. The parking fine is a lot cheaper. I vote for residential parking. name supplied |
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| Coxwell Street Parking. -
22/12/08 Came down the road at 1545 and counted 7 vehicles illegally parked. Some had been there since this morning when I noticed them and 2 were parked on the pavement. Where are Blunketts bobbies to sort this out. The comment regarding the buses in the Market Place and give room is good and also good news is that the Rainbow Chippy is opening again. Thats Christmas Dinner sorted! Colin |
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| More photos on this
website - 22/12/08 More photos of the town taken between 2004 and 2008, on hy mapsandphotos.htm and very recent ones on the Village pages (vlvillage1.htm) If there is anyone from the surrounding villages who would like to add to the information about their village, please get in touch Gene Webb |
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| Gravel Walk roadworks - explanation from
Oxfordshire County - 22/12/08 "There was a catalogue of woe however. The contractor employed two gangs at the outset of this job one of which left to work for another company in the first week, they could not be replaced at short notice. The remaining gang lost there main man to illness for one week just three weeks into the job, which put the whole gang out of action for a week. The next problem was a engineering difficulty in the guise of a huge concrete block in the line of the trench. Then there was the good old English weather! What more need I say, except I do not envy those guys who are earning their bread putting Gas mains into our roads. The current situation is. The job is on hold till after the Christmas break, all equipment removed and road fully open, and is due to restart in the new year. I do not have a start date confirmed for the restart but I think it is going to be Jan 12th" |
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| Here's a thought... -
22/12/08 if you are driving into Market Place from any direction and see a bus leaving from the stop outside the Old Crown, or waiting to turn into Cornmarket, consider the advisability of waiting until it has passed through the section of road where it has right of way before attempting to squeeze into the same space. The new buses are large vehicles. Give them room to negotiate the space available and noone needs suffer damage to their vehicle. Name Supplied |
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| Txt msge. -
18/12/08 i hvnt been on hr fr a lg tm, nc 2 c tht we cn nw txt our cmmnts 2 u. u a dfntly mvng wid th tms ldies, L8ters. Jim Horton |
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| re: Accident in the square -
18/12/08 Merry Christmas 'Name Supplied' (one of the most entertaining things about this site is trying to work out just who each anonymous poster is...some harder than others I might suggest?!) You just made my day with your post...all I can say is Hear Hear! Mind you, there was nearly an accident at my PC today because I didn't take a long enough breath before reading that post! ;-) Three cheers for Talking Points - Thanks Hils and Gene for another great year! Name Supplied |
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| Re grumpy Grandad -
18/12/08 As a relative newcomer to Faringdon i feel i have to say that you guys have some of the nicest teenagers i have ever seen. Yesterday a large menacing looking group were blocking my path and they all moved and said sorry! This is one example of many. See if that happens in Swindon. Its the dog owning adults here that bug me-it seems they are the arrogant ones! They certanly seem not to have heard of Dog waste bins. Must be too posh to pick up poo. Name Supplied |
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| Coxwell Street. -
18/12/08 Went up Coxwell Street this morning just after 0800 and counted 5 cars parked where the restriction is from 1800-0800. May only be a few minutes but that then becomes a quarter hour and so on. Made getting up the road a right pain as it is usually busy then so a lot of weaving involved. Perhaps the "local" constabulary could make an effort to be there at 0800 to see the problem. And the Bus Lane problem in the Market Place still exists. Wonder why I pay the Poll Tax. Colin |
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| African Children's fund -
18/12/08 Thank you to everybody who bought a copy of our Christmas Quiz. The winner was Shirley Gerring who is very delighted to be receiving a Christmas Hamper. The quiz raised £123.00 for the Charity as this is the 1st year we have done it I think that is great Watch out for the next one. Alison Moore |
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| Re Accident in the square-
18/12/08 I heard that a bus forced a vehicle to drive onto the paved area by the town hall, but even then managed to hit the vehicle, trapping the driver. Apparently there was about a metre of space the other side of the bus I was told that 2 fire engines, an ambulance, 4 First responders turned up, and maybe an air ambulance. The ambulance arrived after about 40 minutes Nobody was hurt Local community police turned up when it was nearly all over- it was said that that they didn't hear about it - had only just started their shift. Name Supplied |
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| SILVANITO @ the Corn
Exchange - 18/12/08 Sat night 20Dec FREE entry. Their christmas single is tipped to be number 1 for Christmas.www.myspace.com/silvanitoband. On the Same bill for the night is "Citizan Cane" and a great set by A/C. Come along, enjoy, christmas starts here. Sam Prince |
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| Accident in the square -
18/12/08 i saw there was an acident this morning when I was in the market place and it was the busses again this time a car got crunched it is so obvius that the road is to narow by the cemist and the paving is to wide and nobody nows what they hav to do and the fire engin was there it is alright tosay that the new paving looks pretty and it is nice to use it for the art festival but the art festival is only three days and the space has always been there the same since the bildings were bilt and the road is closd anyway for the festival so what diference does it make the diference is to the parking and the trafic which is all worse off becasue the planers are so stupid they look on there computers and see pretty pictures and they dont think what realy hapens it is easy to say it isnt the planers falt but whos is it then didnt they no that it woud cause problem or is it just that no one cares abot faringdon i supose they just say give the job to the trainees to practice on who cares a bout us when the old rdc was here it was beter becase concelers lived here and they caerd but now they dont so who gives a toss if I was mayer iwoud make a fuss abut the roads and what they done we payd for it and now weal pay forever Tony |
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| To Grumpy Grandad -
17/12/08 I'm sorry sir, I have to disagree with you. I don't think the younger generation are considering themselves too cool to say thank you. My husband is a Scout leader in Faringdon, and each year the Scouts come to one of the leaders' houses to have a fun night of DVDs and food. This year it was our turn. It went well and at the end of the night, each one of them remembered to say thank you as they left - not one of them was prompted. They all took their lead from each other. These are boys aged between 10 and 14, (the ones who traditionally get bad press) and I think their parents can be proud of them. Fiona Merrick |
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| Re Computer virus- HELP!!-
17/12/08 Thank you Raoul, I found the instructions and all appears to be well! Previously I had done all that was required except to turn off sytem restore, when the problem persisted. What a total waste of time all this malware causes, UGH! gratefully, name supplied. |
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| Re Computer virus- HELP!!-
16/12/08 I had a quick look on the web and found this write up of how to fix it. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081114105828AAc2EBp If you are not comfortable with doing this your self. I will be more than happy to assist. I run my own Computer Support company here in Faringdon. For contact details and prices, have a look at my website: http://www.quidne-it.com Raoul van Eijndhoven |
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| Computer virus- HELP!!-
16/12/08 Does anyone know about a computer virus called gadcom? I appear to have got it yesterday, and since then have had many viruses appear. Avg appears to remove infected files, but they/others come back again. I can find nothing about it on the web I've no idea what to do next Name Supplied |
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| Merry Christmas Everyone -
16/12/08 Once again Peter White has provided a welcome addition to the Faringdon Christmas Decorations with his/our Folly Star . As usual Gene has become the voice of the people by saying Thank You. Last week my wife and I gave our annual Christmas Party for our Grand Children. It cost us about one month's state pension but it was worth every penny. I have just one minor niggle. There is no sign so far of a "Thank you for my presents" or a "Thank you for having me " and if previous years are anything to go by there never will be. This is because the Younger Generation, which in my case includes a very large part of the population, no longer feel that such platitudes are cool. So, at the risk of being "Un cool"... Gene and Hilary, Thank you for providing this very enjoyable Website, and Peter White, Thank You for providing our Star. Grumpy Grandpa |
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| Mulled wine in the Corn Exchange
26/12 - 16/12/08 As part of the mummers play comming to Faringdon on 26th Dec. M.A.D.D. is pleased to announce that the Corn Exchange will be open from 9am. mulled wine, mince pies,somewhere warm and if it rains the play will be performed in the hall. There may be a sing around. Sam Prince |
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| Lights and babychanging - it's
VWHDC - 15/12/08 The Council responsible for both the problems that name supplied had - Gloucester St Car park and the baby changing problem - is the Vale of White Horse District Council. You should try there - good luck!! Alan Hickmore |
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| More complaining about our lovely town yet
again.... - 15/12/08 1. Gloucester Street Carpark (top end by the dentist) all the street lights are out, this is very dark and scary at night with children, plus you cannot see to get in your car! 2. Lack of baby changing facilities (fold down table)in the mens loos in Southampton Street (Budgens)men's. My husband had to use the back of our car to change our daughter's nappy on Saturday in the cold and the ladies are a disgrace too, no hot water, no working dryer or paper towels, no locks on doors. I have lived in Farindgon all my life and am very embarrssed by it. Not only is this a pay and display carpark, the Oxfordshire County Council Tax is high in this area and it should be spent on these facilities for the good of the town. By the way I have complained to the County Council today, I shall hold my breath though.......... Name Supplied |
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| More success for Faringdon
Skaters - 15/12/08 Winter Solo Dance Championships Faringdon skaters Ben Timbrell Hollie Fidler and Sophie lewis took a bronze medal in the Trio event of the above championships. Skaters only had 3hrs training over this passed month to prepare for event due to figure and free tests to qualify for next years championships. Georgina Howe Oliver Timbrell and Richard Whitlock took 5th place. Faringdon Skaters were up against the best Dance Clubs in GB. We do dance for fun!!!! how good would we be if we took it seriously!!! CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL Dee England |
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| Coxwell Street Parking. -
14/12/08 Could have sworn that in the Highway code it states that pavements are for people to walk along. Why on Sunday morning were so many cars parked partly on the pavement? And again in the same are why were so many cars parked on the double yellows. Pity the Wardens or for a change the Police werent about to write some tickets. How will they cope when Swan Lane gets its yellow lines. Colin |
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| It IS a star -
14/12/08 Now on the Folly tower until at least Sunday 18th January, when there will be a special opening of the tower 4pm - 8pm For those of you who don't already know, Peter White has illuminated the tower since the Millennium - all his inspiration and effort, all as a gift to the town Thanks so much Peter - we love it Gene Webb |
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| Place to give coins and
stamps? - 13/12/08 Does anyone know somewhere locally I can give away foreign coins and used Stamps? Many thanks Name Supplied |
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| Waiting for the Star-
12/12/08 I too wait with eagerness to see what Peter is going to put on top of the Folly. All I hope is that Tesco's don't get there first with one of their illuminated signs! Gof Smith |
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| Oliver Postgate visiting
Faringdon- 11/12/08 But during World War II, Oliver Postgate was a farm labourer in Kidlington, so it's likely he came to visit his brother in Faringdon. Paul Cornell |
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| Oliver Postgate a previous
Faringdonian? - 10/12/08
A little dicky bird told me a while ago that the great Oliver
Postgate who sadly died a few days ago used to live in Faringdon. |
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| Why
- 9/12/08 Did somebody take a bag of clothes that had been donated to the charity shop in the market place, which had been donated to help African children find a better life, and throw the contents into a tree at the Southampton Street carpark. Could this be the same idiot that emptied the dog bin in Pitts Park? Why? Alan Hickmore |
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| Why? -
9/12/08 Somebody has emptied the dog dump bin all over the park at the Berners Way end of Pitts park. Why? It seems to me that somebody has no interest in our Town. It must have been a disgusting thing to do - as it was a disgusting thing to clear up. This person needs treatment!! Alan Hickmore |
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| Waiting for the star -
9/12/08 I too am waiting patiently for the Folly Star (or whatever magical creation it is to be this year)- it may sound daft but as well as the beacon guiding me home , it fair lifts the spirits on the dark December nights travelling home on the A420. When I catch sight of it shining brightly through the darkness I know I will soon be home. Am I alone in feeling daft like that or are there others out there? Hurry up Peter, your public awaits! Name Supplied |
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| Faringdon Singers Christmas Concert - This Sunday
14th December 3pm - 9/12/08 In our hectic preparations for Christmas, the Sunday afternoon Faringdon Singers Christmas Concert has become a firm favourite for many people. Peaceful, unhurried, family friendly, inclusive - thoroughly enjoyable and uplifting! Carols for Choir & Audience. Old favourites as well as a few of the more eclectic ones. The Concert is this coming Sunday (14th Dec) at 3pm. Come in from the cold into the lovely warm newly refurbished Blessed Hugh Catholic Church in Marlborough St (come in the front or round the back - whichever you prefer) - with mince pies and hot Christmas Punch afterwards in the Hall. There's no charge - just a retiring collection for the Faringdon Family Centre. DO COME - and DO please spread the word to friends & family! |
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| Courses at Faringdon Community College from January 2009.
- 8/12/08 DIY, German, Batik, Glass engraving, computing, furniture restoration ++ See flyer for full program, times, dates, costs |
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| That Sinking Feeling -
8/12/08 Have you ever had that sinking feeling when your computer stops computing ( I don't want to sound too technical) ? If you haven't you are lucky but one day you may and there are two things you should do and I speak from recent bitter experience. First of all feel free to panic it's nothing to be ashamed of. And secondly phone Raoul on 01367-244397 at QuidneIT He will turn up at exactly the time arranged If you ask him nicely he will explain what QuidneIT means If pressed he will accept a coffee with milk and sugar But most importantly he will bring his years of experience to your aid If you are cynically wondering if I have a financial stake in Quid-thingy the answer is NO. HGM |
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| Folly Star -
8/12/08 Does anyone know if we are getting the Christmas Star on top of the Folly this year? I work in Oxford and look forward to see the star 'guiding me home' Name Supplied Ed(GW) The tower will be lit - no one knows(except Peter White) what it will be. Keep looking, it will soon be there |
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| Fish and Chips -
8/12/08 Yes I am missing the Rainbow as the Chippy up by the Peug Garage isnt what it use to be. The other fast food outlets do chips but not Fish and pea fritters. Hope it opens soon Colin |
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| Fiddler on the roof -
8/12/08 The highlight of last week for me was the Production of Fiddler On The Roof @ the F.C.C. As well as many outstanding individual performances, was the vitality and enthusisam that came across from all members of the cast. A moving and emotive show. My congratulations to all who obviously worked many hours with dedication to produce this difficult and demanding show. Sam Prince |
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| Temp accommodation for a Polish
student? - 8/12/08 I would like to arange a homestay for my son to improve his English skills. I need to find people who are ready to give him an accommodation and possibilities of learning every day from 19 to 31 of January 2009. He is 17 and he has been learning English in his school in Poland for five years so I hope his skills are not very weak. I am a military student in Shrivenham so the area of Faringdon seems the best option for us. May I ask for a help. Thank you in advance Robert GLAB robertglab@op.pl |
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| Buy books in Faringdon -
8/12/08 A quick word to those ordering books for Christmas: why not buy locally at the White Horse Bookshop, across the road from Budgens? David has one big advantage over Amazon: he can usually have your books there the day after you order them! So you're not limited to what's in the window. Paul Cornell |
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| Desperate for Fish and Chips
- 7/12/08 Does anyone know what is happening to the Rainbow Fish & Chip shop in London Road. I am desperate for decent fish and chips and I am losing weight rapidly!!! When will they re-open? Can anyone suggest a local alternative before I fade away? Name Supplied Ed(GW) Top of Marlborough St- not used it for a while, but it's always busy |
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| More Success for Faringdon
Skaters - 7/12/08 Hollie Fidler passed her Inter-Silver Figures and Inter bronze free Ben Timbrell passed his Inter-Silver Free and Bronze Figures Georgina Howe passed her Inter bronze Figures Oliver and William Timbrell passed both Elementary and perlim free skating tests. All skaters performed to a high standard and congratulations to them all for their dedication to skating. Our success is bringing skaters from other clubs in the Vale to Faringdon we have 7 new skaters all wanting to be part of Faringdon Artistic skating club. Dee England |
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| Another lost cat? - 5/12/08 Have you lost a pale ginger male neutered cat which has attached itself to a house in Highworth Road? If you have please contact 01367 240685. |
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| Lost cat - 5/12/08 Betsy is a small white,grey,peach coloured cat (calico tortoiseshell) Holds her tail curled up over her body in a very distinctive way. Never really leaves the garden so is very unusual for her not to be around. Is very much missed since Dec 1st Please contact me if you have seen her 01367 240782 |
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| Does anyone have a photo of the Eagle
Inn? - 5/12/08 Wonderful to see the old photos of Faringdon recently posted on the website. We have just moved to The Old Eagle (formerly The Eagle Inn on Coxwell Street) and would be grateful if anybody has any photos (external or internal) or can share any history or memories that they have. We are hoping to build a 'history of the house' book. If anybody has any idea how old the house actually is, that would really be of interest. Thank you! Helen Barter |
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| Budgens refit - 5/12/08 Have just been told that Budgens shop is to be refitted after Christmas Name Supplied |
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| Grants available from ORCC -
5/12/08 Oxford Rural Community Council (ORCC) have been appointed to manage funds from Seeda(South Eastern Development agency) under a Rural Access to services program(RASP) The funds will be used to provide grants for projects meeting the aims of the programme. Grants will normally be up to £20,000 but larger amounts may be available. RASP aims to look to develop new ways of connecting rural residents with services such as education, employment, health, shopping and leisure. This can be by locating services in suitable local premises, extending existing service centres or establishing viable transport links to existing centres. Download more details from our press releases page |
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| Faringdon getting some shopping
development? - 5/12/08 It was said on last nights BBC Oxford news that Faringdon was getting some shopping development through VWHDC. No details - but it was said that there would be a public consultation in January I've found this on the VWHDC website 'Town centre: The area around Budgens store and Southampton Street car park could be redeveloped to provide more shopping floorspace and better car parking.' There's also a link to a proposals map on http://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/planning/ldf_preferred_options_consultation/detailpage4-4350.asp Looks as if its a Budgens related development Gene Webb |
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| Faringdon photos - from
1978 - 4/12/08 John and Julia Strevens have kindly given me their photos of Faringdon, taken over the past 30 years. It's a real trip down memory lane- many reminders of the shops and business premises that Faringdon use to have. And they're all (well nearly all of them) available to see on this website. Just choose the maps and photos link on the Home page or the Faringdon Photos link above. Thanks John and Julia Gene Webb |
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| African Childrens Fund Quiz
- 3/12/08 Download the Quiz sheet( pdf 834kb) Deadline is 13th December 2008. Entry £1 Please return your completed answer book to: African Children’s Fund, 10 Market Place, Faringdon SN7 7HL (01367 244480) |
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| Gravel Walk roadworks -
3/12/08 Have spoken to the Highways Agency about the roadworks in Gravel Walk this morning. The contractors are due to complete works temporarily on Friday 5 December. However, will start again on the 12 January! They then have up to 3 weeks to complete the works. They are fitting a new gas main and have come up against some engineering difficulties and also staffing problems. Hope this helps! Sue |
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| Fantastic Singing
teenagers - 2/12/08 As I walked through the town centre this afternoon I noticed that there were a dozen teenagers under the Old Town Hall. They were not causing trouble or damage they were singing! They sounded fantastic as they promoted their up and coming musical at Faringdon Community College. Hats off to these proactive youngsters who are a credit to the college and the town! I will certainly be checking out the musical this weekend. Name Supplied |
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| FTC Strategy for Faringdon
- 2/12/08 Following consultation with local organisations, Town Council has recently approved a Development Strategy for Faringdon 2008-2026 which has now been submitted to the Vale of White Horse District Council to help with its spatial planning. The final document followed a discussion at an Extraordinary Ciunncil meeting to which interested parties were invited. (Read the minutes) Download the final documents Development Strategy for Faringdon 2008-2026 (pdf 121kb) Development Strategy for Faringdon 2008-2026 (Appendix (i) Consultation Returns) (tif 491kb) Development Strategy for Faringdon 2008-2026 (Appendix (ii) - Statistics) (pdf 49kb) |
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| Festive Faringdon -
2/12/08 Denise and Dawn Well done on Festive Faringdon. Yet again a great event for everyone. Its great what a group of kind hearted volunteers can do for the community. Julie Farmer |
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| Focus on Faringdon
Questionnaire - 2/12/08 My wife has completed the questionnaire but I wanted to add my own view Despite having lived in Faringdon for more years than most Faringdon inhabitants have lived anywhere I make little use of the shops. My pet hate is the Parking situation of course. But I don't take advantage of some of the many excellent outlets because I don't do much DIY, I don't want any new Curtains and so far have no desire for a Piano, Grand or otherwise. (I wonder, did Gene ever get her's) Unfortunately I do occasionally use our local Minimart and I want to make it clear that I have no complaints about the attitude of the staff. I load my purchases into my reusable bag, pay the bill and take my goodies home. And that is when the proverbial hits the fan. My wife asks why I have not bought a few of the items on the list and my explanation that "They didn't have it" is no excuse She also often finds fault with the little piece of paper which also finishes up in my bag which details the price of my purchases but doesn't always coincide with the price indicated on the shelves. However, as a reluctant and infrequent shopper, as I drive round Faringdon looking for somewhere free to park I get the impression that visitors would be quite impressed with our town and would be happy to enjoy the Faringdon Experience IF ONLY THEY COULD FIND SOMEWHERE TO PARK. Name Supplied |
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| Focus on Faringdon Questionnaire -
1/12/08 FOCUS ON SHOPPING We are gathering some important information about shopping in Faringdon and would like to hear your views. This will help us plan for future improvements. We would like to improve the shopping experience in Faringdon in every way – including variety, convenience, fulfilment, enjoyment – whilst thinking of local food and carbon footprints. BRIBERY! Every returned, completed questionnaire will be entered into a FREE draw to win a £50 shopping voucher that can be spent in any shop in Faringdon. If you win but do not provide us with your name and contact details the money will be given to charity. Download the questionnaire(pdf 364kb)- it will only take a few minues to complete, or look out for a copy in the December Whatson The draw will take place on December 18th and the winner will be notified on December 19th. Nick Elwell Focus on Faringdon |
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| Faringdon Poetry Book 2008- a good read -
1/12/08 I have my copy of the anthology of poetry. Well done Hilary. A year to remember. It is full of many styles of poetry and makes for a good read. If they all sell out will there be one in the library for all to read? It does come with an ISBN number. Cleveland W. Gibson |
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