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| Re Folly lighthouse - 30/3/09 I agree with name supplied on the lighthouse comment. It would be nice to see it again. Fiona Merrick |
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| Re Idea for Folly light -
30/3/09 I think a massive revolving Tesco sign would look great at the top of the Folly" Actually, wouldn't that be a great April Fool's joke! Just think of all the cars driving into Faringdon looking for a new Tesco - imagine their faces when they were driving round and round looking for it! Hilarious! A Twisted Sister |
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| Skaters -
31/3/09 Nothing has been anounced with regards to International events. I know of no competition in november on the International scene Please tell all Name Supplied |
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| Folly light - 31/3/09
I have a suggestion for the next christmas folly light ~ PLEASE BRING BACK THE LIGHTHOUSE. I believe we had the lighthouse in 1999/2000 so to bring it back 10 years later would be a rather fitting tribute for the most amazing folly light we have ever had, does anyone agree with me? If so please post a plea to the remarkable Peter White to BRING BACK THE LIGHTHOUSE PLEEEEASE! Name Supplied |
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| Faringdon Skaters -
30/3/09 I was not aware that anything had been announced by the Federation in respect of International selection for this years skaters. Name Supplied |
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| Folly light - 30/3/09
As its a folly, perhaps the person who designed the new market place could be hung from the Folly Tower. Has made a complete mess of the Town in my humble opinion. not broke fixit |
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| Idea for Folly light -
30/3/09 I think a massive revolving Tesco sign would look great at the top of the Folly and really enhance the character of the town. Not only that, but it would help attract visitors to the local shops. Yours Seymour Munny |
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| Cajun Thanks -
30/3/09 many thanks for everone who turned up at the Cajun afternoon on Sunday 29th At The Jam Club. We have decided to run a once a month Louisiana Tea Dance on the 3rd sunday of every month from 3-7pm. Good Music,Good Food and a Good Time with a great bar. All for a reasonable price. www.maddfaringdon.co.uk |
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| Faringdon Artistic Skaters
- 30/3/09 Oliver and William Timbrell gained 6 medals between then at competition over the Weekend. The British Championships were very disapointing with 16 events only 2 skaters made the standard that was required to be called a champion.ONLY 2 SKATERS IN FREESKATING EVENTS MANAGED TO PERFORM AN AXEL. Although faringdon skaters won medals they were winners of competitions no Champions. To be selected to skate at International level you have to make the standard and be a champion of Great Britain not a winner on competitions. The only way our young skaters can skate abroad is if the federation decide to hold trials and this goes against the reason why we have Championships Dee England |
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| Roller Skating success for girl from
Faringdon - 30/3/09 Ursula Campbell, who skates for the Downlands Artistic skating club, has won 3 gold medals at the under-10 British Roller Skating Championships and could be selected to skate for Great Britain in Portugal in November. Thanks to her coach David Bullock for all of his hard work. David Campbell |
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| Peter'a
problem - 29/3/09 This post is for those of you who think that the Star, like a pet, isn't just for Christmas Do you have any suggestions for Peter White's next Christmas offering ? Anything mounted above the existing star would be over the top in more ways than one and the suggestion of a small helium filled balloon supporting an illuminated Father Christmas does have a certain charm though it might be associated with a few technical problems as well as being a hazard to the low flying helicopters which seem to find Faringdon irresistible. Any suggestions? Stella Lover |
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| Brighter future- 28/3/09 Sod that! turn the lights off. How am I supposed to do this and watch the 20 tv's and have the house a nice balmy 80f all day. Al Gore |
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| Earth Hour: lights-off for brighter future 8.30
tonight - 28/3/09 People all over the world will once again turn their lights off for an hour to help enhance public awareness of environment and give the world a brighter future. It's just your lights - you can still watch TV/listen to the radio etc Read more Margaret Barker |
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| Nature watch - Faringdon
Folly - 28/3/09 Friends of the Folly have been doing lots of clearance work in the Folly Woodland- thinning trees, clearing brambles The aim is to get more light into the woodland in the hope that a wider variety of plants, insects and birds can be seen there. We've gathered some information about the various species - see http://www.faringdonfolly.org.uk/FF%20wildlife.htm but it would be really good if walkers told us about any others they spotted. So if you see anything interesting please do tell me genewebb@rocketmail.com If anyone wants to take this on as a little project that would be great Gene Webb |
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| Faringdon Area Project is holding a 'Well
done' and 'Thank you' - 27/3/09 ........to all Faringdon and village folk for their help in running so many great events last year. The Action Plan for Faringdon has been printed and some of those projects have been already started (a copy of the plan can be seen here http://www.focusonfaringdon.co.uk/documents/faringdonactionplan.pdf ). On Monday 30th March at 7.00pm in Sudbury House Hotel, all those who are interested in furthering any one of the projects in the Action Plan, or starting new ones for the betterment of our town and/or villages are welcome to this event. We are all volunteers, and we understand that each of us can contribute only a few hours regularly. There are others who will be at this supper and who will suggest and maybe lead these projects forward. We welcome you all, and welcome the skills you can bring. Supper tickets are £12.00 per head and are available from Jane Haynes jane.haynes@bordengate.com or tel 241162. |
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| Car Share Wanted - 26/3/09 Does anybody in Faringdon drive to Swindon/Stratton area Mon - Friday? I am looking for a lift in the mornings in exchange for petrol money. I would be grateful to hear from anyone who would be able to help. Joanne Fletcher |
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| Congratulations to theTemplars
- 26/3/09 Name Supplied |
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| Thankyou Sudbury House -
25/3/09 Just a big thank you to all at Sudbury House for their generosity in providing their function room plus staff for the evening last Friday. The event was a cheese & wine fund raiser for Macmillan Cancer Support and it turned out to be a very enjoyable and fun evening. Thanks also to all who organised the night, to those who gave generously for the raffle prizes, and those who attended. David K. |
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| Keep the Star-
25/3/09 We love it, it is wonderful to see from far and near. Life's too short, lets have some joy! P Keeble |
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| The band Templars have made it through to
the final - 24/3/09 Re. an entry here a week or so ago about a competition being held by Jack FM: "Templars" (one of the bands that played at the Youth Day on Saturday) heard this morning that they've made it through to the final 20 out of over 100 entries in the Jack FM "Next Big Thing" competition. They're headlining at the Jericho Tavern in Oxford on Friday 17th April and anyone is welcome to come along. from Jamie Townsend (the drummer in the band - from Faringdon!) |
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| Faringdon Star- 23/3/09
In my humble opinion, we see stars most nights, cloud permitting; so what is wrong with the Faringdon Star. Miserable beggars the lot of you! Be grateful someone ACTUALLY cares about the town. GET A LIFE Bob |
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| Views on the Police - from the Soapbox You Tube
site -- 23/3/09 Listen to views of local people about policing in Faringdon on http://www.youtube.com/user/FaringdonSoapBox Citizen Cane and Gildert |
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| Faringdon Area Project- Launch the Action
PLan 2008-2012 - 23/3/09 Monday 30th March, Sudbury House, 7pm Volunteers will speak of their progress towards having a Market Town of Vutality, Sustainability, Fun and Friendship A toast to the Town and Buffet supper will follow Tickets £12 from Jane Haynes 08456 580 510 jane.haynes@bordengate.com or Daphne Saunders 01367 240193 pgsaund@aol.com |
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| Keep the Star- 21/3/09
its wonderful and my work mates all know faringdon because of it. I dont understand Neils comments, how can a star be just for xmas? they are up there all year around. In fact you can even see them better during the summer. Another Neil |
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| The Folly Star- 21/3/09
I have to say as much as I love to see the star. My granchildren do comment that "Its not Christmas granma so why is the star still there"!!!! Dee |
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| The star-
21/3/09 I've been telling my children that the Folly Star is Faringdon's winter star. Mind you, it's Spring now, I guess I'll have to hope that they don't notice and ask any questions because I may have to invent a new story! Any ideas?! Anna |
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| A star too long-
21/3/09 In my humble opinion it is not acceptable for a symbol that is designed for the festive period, to still be in place and shining into almost the fourth month of the year. I agree it looks great in the winter months when approaching Faringdon returning home, but can I make a suggestion that in future it bears no relation to Anything Christmas or festive. In that way it could be erected and switched on in say late October and keep glowing until late march without it looking like a Christmas decoration that has been forgotten about, which doesn't make a great impression to passers by using the A420. Neil |
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| Youth Action Day Saturday 21st
March - 19/3/09 At Faringdon Junior School from 10am - 7pm, Ages 10+ Skate Park, Spider Mountain, Rodeo Bull FREE ENTRY Local Bands in the Hall Featuring Disclosure From 2pm |
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| The Soapbox has been out and about
- 19/3/09 Last weekend the soapbox was Out and about again this time gathering your thoughts on the policing of Faringdon See www.youtube.com/faringdonsoapbox to check out the video. Scott Gildert |
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| Re Ridiculous star -
15/3/09 Well, bah humbug to you too! I think it's a great and novel idea and I thought everyone knew that we as townsfolk weren't paying through taxes for it as it's been featured in the Folly newspaper often enough. It's a voluntary payment for the power - if you pay to go up Folly Tower, you are paying a little bit towards the electricity. I know you don't have to like it, but it's not ridiculous - surely that's a bit strong? Fiona Merrick Ed(GW) Lots of information about the Folly and how it's run can be found on www.faringdonfolly.org.uk |
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| Your views on the Health service wanted
-15/3/09 Are we being fair?– Oxfordshire PCT Single Equality Scheme Oxfordshire PCT are in the midst of a consultation looking at whether we are being fair and equal in the local health services that we provide across Oxfordshire such as GP surgeries, dentists, pharmacists, opticians and local community hospitals. We are conducting a survey to find out what people think is/isn’t working regarding equality of health services and are listening to suggestions for improvements so that we can focus our resources where you think it is needed most. The survey is available online at http://tinyurl.com/oxnhs-equality Sara Price Communications & Engagement Projects Co-ordinator Oxfordshire Primary Care Trust Jubilee House, 5510 John Smith Drive, Oxford Business Park South, Oxford, OX4 2LH www.oxfordshirepct.nhs.uk |
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| Poll Tax. -
14/3/09 Got the latest bill today and I see that the propoganda leaflet from the Vale mentions all kinds of grants for this that and the other and yet I cant find any mention of anything in Faringdon! And I see that even with the Town Council scaling back there budget, Faringdon is still the most expensive payer in the Vale. Bob |
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| Thames Valley Police want your
views - 13/3/09 Saturday 14th, Market Place 1000-1600 Give your views on what you think should be the policing priorities for Faringdon |
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| Uplifting star -
13/3/09 On my drive home from work, tired and looking forward to returning home, it is uplifting to see the illumination on the folly, it gives the feeling your that bit closer to home. could we have a bit of seasonal cheer for each of the seasons, rather than just the dark winter months (which the star happily compensates for!!) Steve Leech |
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| Charity Car Wash -
12/3/09 Faringdon Fire Station Saturday (March 14) from 10am to 2pm |
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| Ridiculous star -
11/3/09 A star at christmas, a rabbit at easter. These things are both ridiculous and a waste of tax payers money. Whats next? A wad of cash in neon for bank holidays? How much are these lights costing 'US' as tax payers? Name Supplied Ed(GW) Have no fear- it costs you nothing. Volunteers man the tower on Open days, The £1 charge generates enough money to pay the electricity bill and other running costs. The Christmas light is chosen and constructed each year by Peter White - for which he charges £0. Sorry you don't like it - most people do. It is soon to be taken down. |
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| Old Wellies required -
11/3/09 Do you have wellies that you dont wear anymore? Please would you be willing to give them up for a school project?. If so Please can you ring 07872955355 as soon as possible. Thankyou Dee England |
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| Animal crime -
11/3/09 1. Pregnant Horse Brutally Attacked. Police are appealing for witnesses and urging horse owners to be vigilant after a pregnant horse was attacked in Coleshill, Vale of White Horse, crime reference MC3293203/09. Between 6pm on 5 March and 8am on 6 March someone has used a sharp knife to cut near to the horse’s stomach and behind her back legs. PC Louise Russell, investigating the incident, said: “This is a nasty, callous act where a horse has been deliberately injured. Luckily the horse and the foal both survived the attack. I appeal to anyone who might have seen suspicious activity in the area to contact me and urge horse owners to be aware that this incident has happened and to take extra care of their horses at this time.” Anyone with information which could help the police should contact DC 3882 Jackie Murdock (contact details below) or the officer in the case PC Louise Russell at Wantage police station via 0845 8 505 505, or if you don’t want to talk to the police or give your name, call the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111. 2. Missing Lurchers At about 10am today, Monday 9 March, two lurchers slipped off together in the Harpsden Bottom area, near Henley. They are absolutely stock and pheasant proof as they live on a farm. One is a brown and white small greyhound looking bitch and the other a blue Wiemaraner cross bitch. Any information to: 07786 147730. Any information to: DC 3882 Jackie Murdock Intelligence Development Officer (Burglary Dwelling) 01865 293956 fax 01865 293979 E.Mail: jackie.murdock@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk DOGWATCH A Dogwatch TEXT MESSAGING SERVICE is now available for the receipt of urgent information. To register send your mobile number by phone: 07831 675555 or 01491 571353 or e-mail add@culdenfawltd.com When reporting a dog related crime on 999 or 0845 8505 505, the message will automatically be relayed to headquarters at Kidlington and a relevant communication will be "cascaded" to all interested parties including: Police Area Beat Officers; Dog Wardens; Re-homing Centres etc, as well as our own members. If it is a theft or suspicious activity that might be related to dog theft, tell the operator: "please link this incident to the Countrywatch Ringmaster System". To enrol new members, e-mail dogwatch@culdenfawltd.com or telephone 01491 641668 Name Supplied |
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| Oxfordshire Music Talent Competition- win £2k
and airtime - 10/3/09 Our local radio station, Jack Fm, is holding a competition to find the best in Oxfordshire's musical talent. See www.jackfm.co.uk/nextbigthing/ for details as below: Are you Oxfordshire's Next Big Thing? The hunt is on for the best unsigned talent that Oxfordshire has to offer - is it you? Send us a link to your demo and info through this site and you could get into the Top 20 who will get a track professionally recorded at SAE Oxford, the world's largest digital media college. The acts will then be judged on these tracks with the best 5 progressing through to the live final at Oxford's O2 Academy! Throughout the competition you'll be able to hear tracks from acts taking part on 106.8 JACK fm & Oxford's FM107.9 and the winning act will win a £2,000 recording session at SAE Oxford's state of the art recording facilities, even more air play on both stations and the chance to play at The Wychwood Music Festival 2009 (May 29th-31st)! As there is so much local talent out there I thought I would pass this on so that hopefully we can have a Faringdon winner! Closing date 20th March. Rachel The following timeline applies to The Next Big Thing 2009 competition: March 2nd – March 8th 2009: Tease March 9th – 20th: Registration March 23rd – March 29th: Top 20 announcement and start of SAE session stages (March 25th) March 30th – April 10th: SAE session continue with radio coverage for each act April 13th – April 28th: Announcement of Top 5 and promotion of final at O2 Academy Oxford April 29th – 10th May: Post promotion & follow up |
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| M.A.D.D. joins in with the French
market on Sunday 29th march. The Corn Exchange will be open from 12-5pm. Come and join in the Cajun experience with "The Bearcats". An afternoon of music and Dance. This is a free event promoted by the "JAM CLUB" There will also be the M.A.D.D. Bar and Lou Smith will be providing some excellent Cajun dishes Sam Prince |
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| Ethical Breakdown Cover -
10/3/09 Try phoning 0845 389 1010. They're very helpful. I've just paid mine - £49.50. Tony |
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| Ethical Breakdown Cover -
9/3/09 I've just tried to use the link to their website to find out the costs involved but it seems to be necessary to give far too many personal details before I could find any info.. The AA provides a great service but the way they use the direct debit system is, in my opinion. unacceptable but they are not shy about advertisng their charges. I have contacted them with my view but they tell me they need to encourage more new members in order to maintain their service to the older ones. Name Supplied |
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| Faringdon Artistic skaters take top
places - 9/3/09 Faringdon Artistic skaters competed in the Novice and Prelim Competition at peterborough over the weekend Richard Whitlock 1st in figures 1st in freeskating and 1st overall Novice Champion 2009 Selina James 1st in figures and Bronze medal overall Richard Whitlock and Sophie lewis 2nd place in the Dance competition Mitchell Stock and Maria 3rd place in the Dance Sophie Lewis entered the Prelim comp for first time and was place 6th out of 30 girls Well Done Skaters should be congratulated for brilliant performances Dee England |
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| Re Sponsored loop the loop in a glider
- 9/3/09 ..and following on from Sarah's comments if you don't fancy looping the loop but want to help raise the necessary funds for this worthwhile cause by sponsoring one of the mad 16 who are taking part then do visit my Just Giving page http://www.justgiving.com/annamarlow...every little helps and donations however great or small are hugely appreciated! Thank you! ;-) Anna Marlow |
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| Sponsored loop the loop in a glider
- 9/3/09 I am organising a sponsored loop the loop in glider to help pay for a truck of humantiarian aid to go from Faringdon to Kosovo in October with the charity Hope and Aid Direct (www.hopeandaiddirect.org.uk) So far there are about 16 people taking part but I am looking for a few more! The flight will take place on Saturday 25 April at the London Gliding Club in Dunstable (approx 1hr 20min from Faringdon) If you are interested (or have any questions) in supporting this worthwhile cause please email me mail@saraholiver.freeserve.co.uk or phone 01367 242769 Sarah Oliver |
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| M.A.D.D. -
9/3/09 after a fantastic performance on Friday night at the Jam Club by Pete Boss and the bluehearts,we have decided to invite them back on Sept 4th. Sam Prince |
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| Re Be AAware -
8/3/09 Forget the AA and the others - they're just roads lobbies - and join the Environmental Transport Association. You still get your car fixed if you break down, but for less per year AND a portion of that money goes towards sustainable transport networks. (They do a lot more besides.) Go to www.eta.co.uk. Name Supplied |
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| M.A.D.D. MayFest. -
7/3/09 My apologies, the information should read. The play will be performed by students from year 8 upwards. Thank you Nial. The performance is by "Curtain Call" Sunday 3rd May @ The Corn Exchange. Followed by "Silvanito" Sam Prince |
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| M.A.D.D. MayFest. -
8/3/09 We of the M.A.D.D. organization have decided that the festival should run throughout May, featuring special gigs encompassing all areas of the arts. Commencing on Friday May 1st with the "Dr. Teeth Big Band" jive,Rock n Roll and R/B and cullminating at the end of the month with a tribute to the Tamla Mowtown sound. 50 years folks , but I'm sure you're aware of this. Can't say much about this gig at the moment except it will feature a group of D.Js. I know there is a great interest in this and a bus has been hired for people from Oxford. Keep watching this site and www.maddfaringdon.co.uk for info. Yours truly Sam. As a post script. Gig on the hill. Folly Hill, Monday 4th May. Anyone interested in performing please contact me. 01367-243806, 07531459179 or 01367-243856 (The bar @ the corn Exchange) |
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| Faringdon, Park Rd. Bloor
Homes. - 7/3/09 Two generations have described the new houses as Lego houses or the old Work house. Who passed the plans I would really love to know, what were they thinking 'or on'. I can't wait to see the finished product. I can do with a good laugh. Name Supplied |
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| Be AAware -
7/3/09 As an existing member of the Automobile Association I have just been invited to renew my membership. The cost ? Roadside £63.50 plus Relay £51.00 ..Total £114.50 But there is cheaper way to get the same cover Simply apply as a new member by telephone and the nice man at the call centre will give you the same cover for £78.00 and throw in a £20 M&S voucher. That, as David Dickinson might say, is THE REAL DEAL Name Supplied |
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| Play Parks and Spray Paint
- 6/3/09 As someone who has worked very hard to give young people in Faringdon a better deal, I agree there is a big problem with litter and Vandals, but is the answer to go off to a nice Village park. Do you think it maybe time to pull together as a community to do something constructive, instead of sitting on our laptops writing on talking points. Not all parents are perfect this we all know, but its not just young people from Bin estates out at 2am that smash bottles or tag all over play parks. Where are your teenages tonight?. Name Supplied |
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| As part of the M.A.D.D.
MayFest.- 6/3/09 "Fortescue Phantoms" by Dr.Giles Watson will be performed by A level students from Faringdon Community College. Please watch www.maddfaringdon.co.uk for more information. |
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| Treasure Island the Musical
- 6/3/09 Calling all young people between the ages of 10 and 17 Can you Sing, Dance or Act? Would you like to have a go? Can you paint or make scenery? Are you interested in sound or lighting ? Do you play a musical instrument for example Keyboard, Guitar or Drums? If you can say yes to any of these then Faringdon Arts Festival wants YOU. We are looking for 50 Talented Kids who Over 10 Sundays we want you to rehearse in preparation for a big performance on a Stage in front of the people of Faringdon ************************************************************************************************************************************ Open Auditions for Acting/Singing/Dancing Sunday 19th April The Old Crown Sports Bar Registration 12.00pm Auditions commence 1pm till 4pm Prepare Two Songs One Fast One Slow of your choice (CD player will be available) A Short Script will be given for you to perform on the Day Open Auditions for Musical Instruments on Sunday 26th April The Old Crown Sports Bar Registration 12.00pm Auditions Commence 1pm till 4pm Musicians please prepare Barry Manilows' Copacabana Drummers prepare the percussion for the same song Drums will be Available at the venue Rehearsals for the cast Commence Sunday 3rd May 12 till 4 at the Old Crown E mail info@sgvideoproductions.co.uk to register you interest Scott Gildert Faringdon Arts Festival Kids events Co-ordinator |
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| Re Play parks- to the person that decided to
write 5/3/09 'Why send the litter louts to a lovely village. Let them play in the dog poo and litter. It's them that put it there in the first place.' Name Supplied Grow up!!! you cant be that ignorant to believe everyone from faringdon litters, i am personally offended by your comments! if i want to take my children to a nice, safe park i will! Name Supplied |
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| My Afternoon Play- Radio 4 - today
- 5/3/09 An adaptation of Iain M. Banks' 'The State of the Art' is on BBC Radio 4 at 2.15pm today (Thursday), but will for a week afterwards be available on the BBC IPlayer: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00hv1dz/b00htxxt/Afternoon_Play_The_State_of_the_Art/ If you check it out, I hope you enjoy it. Cheers. Paul Cornell |
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| Re Play parks -
5/3/09 Why send the litter louts to a lovely village. Let them play in the dog poo and litter. It's them that put it there in the first place. Name Supplied |
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| Play parks in Faringdon -
4/3/09 I suggest you try Great Coxwell play park which is hardly used, graffiti and litter free. Faringdon is turning into a dump and the Council should be ashamed of themselves as well as the litter offenders living here. Name Supplied |
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| Re- Information everyone should
know - 3/3/09 Below is very good advice about strokes. Also I expect most folks have seen the adverts, but FAST is usefull. ACT F.A.S.T. is a new national government campaign aimed at helping people to recognise the signs of stroke, and act to save lives and reduce the damage caused. Face.. Has their face fallen on one side. Can they smile? Arms.. Can they raise both arms and keep them there? Speech.Is their speech slurred? Time.to call 999, If you see any single one of these signs. http://www.stroke.org.uk/campaigns/raising_awareness/act_fast.html Name Supplied |
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| Used Stamps for Cats and
kittens - 3/3/09 West Oxfordshire Cats Protection are still collecting used stamps. Large and small amounts. Can either be posted to W.Oxon CP, Tihany, Hatford, Oxon SN7 8JF (please ensure you put enough postage on the envelope or it will not get to me) or can ring 01367 718761 to arrange a local address where you can post through a letter box. Thankyou to everyone who has donated so far - we have raised over £50 with the first two batches and are now starting to collect for the third batch. West Oxfordshire cats protection are now selling items via e-bay. You can bid on our items by looking for sellers name 'wetsoxoncatsprotection', or you can donate when you sell or buy item's. Cats and Kittens still in need of good loving homes, donations of food and litter always needed. Pam Smith |
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| Hush Money?-
3/3/09 Like the other person who posted recently about the missing refunds for the Hush festival, I too have been waiting for Mr Phillips to honour the commitment he made on Talking Points at the beginning of February to make contact "over the next couple of weeks" and repay his debts. Despite a number of attempts to contact him, emails are either unanswered or returned as 'undeliverable' and the only phone number I can track down seems to be disconnected. So, come on Martin, make good your promise and let's have some contact details where we can get hold of you. Otherwise you will prove the cynics right and leave a bad taste in the mouth of the many people who trusted you with their hard earned cash. Name Supplied |
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| Re
Swan Lane - - 3/3/09 it should be a one way road i nearly been hit five times comming out by davis diy on to london street get it sorted Name Supplied |
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| Information everyone should
know - 3/3/09 Blood Clots/STROKE: Remember the 1st Three Letters....S.T.R. A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours it is possible he can reverse the effects of a stroke He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough. RECOGNIZING A STROKE Rremember the '3' steps, STR . Read and Learn! Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke. Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions: S *Ask the individual to SMILE. T *Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently) (i.e. It is sunny out today) R *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS. If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call emergency number immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher. New Sign of a Stroke Ask the person to 'stick' out his tongue.. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other, that is also an indication of a stroke. |
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| Message from the Ambulance Service re
ICE - 3/3/09 We all carry our mobile phones with names & numbers stored in its memory. If we were to be involved in an accident or were taken ill, the people attending us would have our mobile phone but wouldn't know who to call. Yes, there are hundreds of numbers stored but which one is the contact person in case of an emergency? Hence this 'ICE' (In Case of Emergency) Campaign. The concept of 'ICE' is catching on quickly. It is a method of contact during emergency situations. As mobile phones are carried by the majority of the population, all you need to do is store the number of a contact person or persons who should be contacted during emergency under the name 'ICE' ( In Case Of Emergency). The idea was thought up by a paramedic who found that when he went to the scenes of accidents there were always mobile phones with patients but they didn't know which number to call. He therefore thought that it would be a good idea if there was a nationally recognised name for this purpose. In an emergency situation, Emergency Service personnel and hospital Staff would be able to quickly contact the right person by simply dialling the number you have stored as 'ICE' It really could save your life, or put a loved one's mind at rest. For more than one contact name simply enter ICE1, ICE2 and ICE3 etc. |
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| Gateway on the Lechlade Road -
3/3/09 From VWHDC ‘The Lechlade Road Gateway will be located within the grass highway verge on the approach to Faringdon within the 30mph zone. Its aim is to welcome visitors to Faringdon but also as a visual clue to encourage cars to slow down as they approach the town. The Gateway will be a stone wall incorporating the word Faringdon made from individual metal letters, in association with this wall will be a lower wall, seat and a new tree. The metal letters are being made by Root and Branch in their forge at Westmill Farm, Watchfield. Root and Branch is a charity which provides therapeutic gardening and rural crafts for people in Oxfordshire who experience mental health difficulties.’ It is planned to be built in the second half of April after the Easter Holidays. |
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me!! - 2/3/09 I've just heard from the Links people - and I've been elected to the Stewardship Group- so thankyou to everyone who voted for me - I know it was an unwieldy process! Just to remind you: Links has been set up to influence the delivery of health and social services across Oxfordshire. 'The government have taken a strong view in recent years that the general public should be involved in, and allowed to voice their opinion about, how health and social care services should be run. Each council has been required to select a local organisation that will host an independent Local Involvement Network (LINk). Every Local Involvement Network will be created by the public. The members of the public that want to be a part of a LINk will decide how each is formed and run. Each one will be different depending on where each is based, the type of community that it serves, the numbers and types of people that want to be involved in running it and what the health and social care issues are that face those communities.' More about the Oxfordshire Link on www.makesachange.org.uk The Stewardship group will: 'guide the LINk through supporting and enabling groups and individuals to carry out the work of the LINk. The Group will help with the development and building of better health and social care in the Oxfordshire Community through listening to individuals and groups and deciding on how resources will be best used to help improve services' If you're interested in influencing Health matters and want to be kept informed, you can register your interest on www.makesachange.org.uk So Thankyou again. There's to be a meeting in the next week or two, after which I'll provide more info on what the group is planning to do. I'm thinking it could be useful to have a 'Talking Health' section of this website. What do you think? Gene Webb |
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| Swan Lane - 02/03/09 Now that the double yellows are down at last it hasnt taken long for those with colour blindness to ignore them. I imagine with the absence of enforcement it will be back to usual pretty soon in that it will be difficult to navigate in a car along the road. Bob |
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