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2 - 4 July 2009 Thur
Fri
Sat
Two One Act Plays by Jim Sperinck
Stanford Village Hall, 7.30pm
Tickets from Stanford Post Office, £5, concessions £3
Enq: 01367 710400
4 Jul 2009 Sat Ameriganza BBQ and Bands
Junior School Field 1400-1900, £1
Music, school choir, dancing, games
In aid of Junior School IT equipment
4 Jul 2009 Sat Innerspace Open Day
Wicklesham Lodge Farm 10 - 2pm
Fabulous joining offers! Taster Thai Massages, Pilates and Yoga classes. Yoga and Pilates Demonstrations, cake stall.
Tel: 01367 242900
4 Jul 2009 Sat Weekly cycling with FARCYCLES (pronounced FARCICALS).
9.00am in the Market Square
Short route (up to 11 or 12 miles) and a longer route (25 to 35 miles).
Routes are emailed out to recipients on the preceeding Thursday or Friday.

So for Good Company, Good Routes, and a Good Feeling at the end of the ride join us!
mark_f_harrison@btinternet.com
5 July 2009 Sun Woolstone Gardens Open
2pm - 6pm, £5
5-11 July 2009 Sun - Sat Twinning Exchange Visit
A group of French children from our twin town of Le Mele in Normandy will visit Faringdon (age 12+).
Sunday 19th July to Saturday 25th July. A group of Faringdon children will visit Le Mele (age 12+).

If you are interested in hosting 1 or 2 French children and then your children returning to Le Mele then please do contact me as soon as possible. This is an excellent opportunity for your children to improve their own French and make new friends.

We are also looking for 2 Leaders aged 18+ to lead the group to Le Mele. All travel and accommodation will be paid for.
Great experience for confident people who can speak French and want to develop their Leadership Skills.
If you know of anyone interested then please ask them to get in touch.

Enq: 01367 240698 07798 468 532 cmm1046@kingalfreds.oxon.sch
5 July 2009 Sun Folly Tower Open
11am - 5pm
Adults £1, Children 11-16 20p,
Children under 11 free
History, photos, stories about the Folly on www.faringdonfolly.org.uk
5 July 2009 Sun 15 Minute Club
Crown Hotel
1st Sunday in the month, 7-10pm.
7 Jul 2009 Tue An evening with Louise Woodgate
A variety of operatic arias and classical songs by Louise Woodgate accompanied by pianist Lyndall Dawson.
Supported by Mark Viner, Classical Pianist
Only 50 tickets available £17.50 each, includes wine and canapes at Buscot Park Theatre.
Tel: 01367 246003
8 July 2009 Wed Kelmscott Village Hall Craft event
To be held every Wednesday until September
12 -5pm at the village hall.
8 July 2009 Wed One-day training course addressing the issues surrounding optimum nutrition for older people
Cornerstone, Didcot, Oxon 9.30 am - 4.30 pm
For professionals and volunteers who are working with and/or advising older people
Drinks will be provided during the day but please bring your own lunch.
Enq: judith.norgate@oxfordshirepct.nhs.uk
9 July 2009 Thur Bingo Night with African Children's Fund
Corn Exchange, Eyes Down 7.30
9 July 2009 Thur Berners at Faringdon - by Mary Gifford the archivist of the Berners trust in London.
2.15pm for 2.30pm in Faringdon Corn Exchange
Newsletter available to collect.
Further information from Ian Clarkson (Chairman) 01793 782836
www.FaringdonU3A.org.uk.
10 July 2009 Fri Family BBQ and Games
3-6pm on Faringdon Infant school field.
Come along for a drink and burger and play some games.
Fun for all the family. Bouncy castle, ice cream, raffle, tombola and of course a big BBQ and lots more...
10 July 2009 Fri Faringdon Pre-school, Canada Lane, Faringdon are holding an open afternoon
1.00pm till 2.45pm.
The afternoon is open to anyone interested in coming to look at our factiliies, for now or in the future.
We look after children from 2 1/2 yrs old. We will have tea and biscuits, and all the toys and activities we use at our daily sessions.
Come and meet our friendly staff.
Our sessions are 9.00am till 11.30am monday - friday. Term time only.
Enquiries 01367 242801.'
10-12 July Fri,Sat,Sun Faringdon Arts Festival
www.faringdonartsfestival.co.uk
11 July 2009 Sat Buckland Fete
The Vicarage, 1400
11,12 July 2009 Sat
Sun
Photography Exhibition at Majo Furniture 35 Marlborough Street, Faringdon
Three Floors: Three Themes "Gates, Gaps & Doorways" "Nature" "Allsorts"
Photography by Anne Rogers www.annerogersphotography.co.uk
Please drop in and take a look!
11 July 2009 Sat Weekly cycling with FARCYCLES (pronounced FARCICALS).
9.00am in the Market Square
Short route (up to 11 or 12 miles) and a longer route (25 to 35 miles).
Routes are emailed out to recipients on the preceeding Thursday or Friday.

So for Good Company, Good Routes, and a Good Feeling at the end of the ride join us!
mark_f_harrison@btinternet.com
12 July 2009 Sun Folly Tower Open
11am - 5pm
Adults £1, Children 11-16 20p,
Children under 11 free
History, photos, stories about the Folly on www.faringdonfolly.org.uk
15 July 2009 Wed Kelmscott Village Hall Craft event
To be held every Wednesday until September
12 -5pm at the village hal
18 Jul 2009 Sat Weekly cycling with FARCYCLES (pronounced FARCICALS).
9.00am in the Market Square
Short route (up to 11 or 12 miles) and a longer route (25 to 35 miles).
Routes are emailed out to recipients on the preceeding Thursday or Friday.

So for Good Company, Good Routes, and a Good Feeling at the end of the ride join us!
mark_f_harrison@btinternet.com
18 July 2009 Sat Hatford Fete
2.00pm till 4.00pm.
Traditional cream teas, skittles, raffle, tombola, cakes, childrens stalls, books, bric a brac, plants and produce.
Please come along for a relaxing afternoon and support our fundraising towards furnishing our new village hall.
If you can make any donations to any of our stalls please contact Pam Smith on 01367 718761, to arrange collection or drop off
'Everyone is welcome to come along. See you there
18 July 2009 Sat Themed Craft Fair
Corn Exchange, 10am - 4pm
Enq: Alison Thompson 241204 am_thompson@hotmail.com
18 July 2009 Sat Folly Tower Open
11am - 5pm
Adults £1, Children 11-16 20p,
Children under 11 free
History, photos, stories about the Folly on www.faringdonfolly.org.uk
18 July 2009 Sat Live Music Events at The Old Crown Inn. Blouzers
9pm , Late free entry
19 July 2009 Sun Folly Tower Open
11am - 5pm
Adults £1, Children 11-16 20p,
Children under 11 free
History, photos, stories about the Folly on www.faringdonfolly.org.uk
18/19 July 2009 Sat/Sun Faringdon in Bloom competition
19 - 25 July 2009 Sun-Sat Twinning Exchange
A group of Faringdon children will visit Le Mele (age 12+).
Enq: 01367 240698 07798 468 532 cmm1046@kingalfreds.oxon.sch
22 July 2009 Wed Kelmscott Village Hall Craft event
To be held every Wednesday until September
12 -5pm at the village hal
22 July 2009   A blood donation session will be held at the Corn Exchange on Wednesday 22nd July between 13.15-15.30 & 16.30-19.15. To book an appointment please visit www.blood.co.uk or call 0845 7711 711. New donors are always welcomed.
21 July 2009
24 July 2009
Tue
Fri
New Nordic walking taster sessions and 8 week course in Uffington
GO Active (Get Oxfordshire Active) has recently been awarded funding from Fit as a Fiddle to develop Nordic Walking across Oxfordshire for adults aged over 50.
Course details in Uffington:
Taster sessions: Come and try out nordic walking to see if you like it and want to join the FREE 8 week course.
Tuesday 21st July 2.30-4pm (Manor Road Memorial Park, Wantage) and Friday 24th July 10.30am-12pm (Faringdon Leisure Centre)

8 week course starting Friday 14 August - 2nd October 2.30-3.30pm. Uffington Jubilee Field and progressing to White Horse Hill area.
Numbers limited so please book.
If you are interested and would like further information please contact Anna Capel-Davies, GO Active Coordinator, anna.capel-davies@whitehorsedc.gov.uk or 01235 540369.
22 July 2009 Wed Blood Donation
Corn Exchange 13.15-15.30 & 16.30-19.15.
To book an appointment please visit www.blood.co.uk or call 0845 7711 711.
New donors are always welcomed.
24 July 2009 Fri Quiz Night with African Children's Fund
Corn Exchange, starts at 7.30pm
£5.00 per person inc. light supper
24 July 2009 Fri Calling all Tollington school pupils from 1981 to 1989.
A school reunion is going to be held at Sudbury House, Faringdon.
£20 per person, partner/friend welcome
Price covers entry, buffet and 80's disco.
For futher information please contact Kim at rorisonkim@hotmail.com.
Hope you can make it!
24 July 2009 Fri Live Music Events at The Old Crown Inn. Tom Corneal
9pm , Late free entry
25 July 2009 Sat Charity Jumble Sale
Corn Exchange, 1000-1400
In aid of Bangladesh
25 July 2009 Sat Live Music Events at The Old Crown Inn. Electric Head
9pm , Late free entry
25 Jul 2009 Sat Sarah Savoy and the Francadians, from Louisiana and France
The "Jam Club" (Corn Exchange) Faringdon.
This is a M.A.D.D. Free event.
For details please see www.maddfaringdon.co.uk
Sarah and her band will be performing at the W.O.M.A.D festival on Sunday 26th July.
25 Jul 2009 Sat Weekly cycling with FARCYCLES (pronounced FARCICALS).
9.00am in the Market Square
Short route (up to 11 or 12 miles) and a longer route (25 to 35 miles).
Routes are emailed out to recipients on the preceeding Thursday or Friday.

So for Good Company, Good Routes, and a Good Feeling at the end of the ride join us!
mark_f_harrison@btinternet.com
26 July 2009 Sat Buscot Craft Fair
Village Hall, 1200-1700
26 July 2009 Sat Carboot And Table Sale
The Old Station Nursery
£5 A Table
Please Ring To Check Availability Of A Pitch
Tel: 01367 243800
29 July 2009 Wed Kelmscott Village Hall Craft event
To be held every Wednesday until September
12 -5pm at the village hal
2 Aug 2009 Sun Buscot 5K Family Charity Run (Jog, Walk, Skip, Stagger etc)
2.30pm start at the beautiful Buscot House - no public roads
PYO Car Park
Sorry NO dogs allowed
Entries on the day
Adults £5.00, Children (to 16) & Seniors £3.00 Includes admission to Walled Garden
Proceeds to Rotary Charities - Event details 01367 810655
2 Aug 2009 Sun Folly Tower Open
11am - 5pm
Adults £1, Children 11-16 20p,
Children under 11 free
History, photos, stories about the Folly on www.faringdonfolly.org.uk
2 Aug 2009 Sun 15 Minute Club
Crown Hotel
1st Sunday in the month, 7-10pm.
5 Aug 2009 Wed Kelmscott Village Hall Craft event
To be held every Wednesday until September
12 -5pm at the village hal
8 Aug 2009 Sat Car Boot Sale
Medical Centre, 1200-1600
Tel: 01367 241637
12 Aug 2009 Wed Kelmscott Village Hall Craft event
To be held every Wednesday until September
12 -5pm at the village hal
15 Aug 2009 Sat Craft Fair
Corn Exchange, 10am - 4pm
Enq: Alison Thompson 241204 am_thompson@hotmail.com
16 Aug 2009 Sun Family Fun Day at Sudbury House
12noon - 4pm
Hot and Cold Buffet to include BBQ Treasure Hunt, Garden Games £14.00 per adult, with one child free per paying adult.
Any additional children 1/2 price and all children under 5 are free.
Please contact the hotel on 01367 241272 to make a booking.
19 Aug 20909 Wed Kelmscott Village Hall Craft event
To be held every Wednesday until September
12 -5pm at the village hal
26 Aug 2009 Wed Kelmscott Village Hall Craft event
To be held every Wednesday until September
12 -5pm at the village hal
30 Aug 2009 Sun GO Cycling in the Vale of White Horse
A fun and supportive cycling experience for beginner adult cyclists(16+) who want to gain confidence and skills for cycling both on and off road.
It is possible to bring children (8 years and over) but please note that adults are responsible for them

SUNDAY 30TH AUGUST AND SUNDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER, 2.30-5.30PM
FARINGDON LEISURE CENTRE, FERNHAM ROAD, FARINGDON, SN7 7LB
COST £1 children ride for free!!
Please bring a snack, water and helmet. Limited places so please book today!
Contact Anna Capel-Davies, GO Active Coordinator for the Vale, anna.capel-davies@whitehorsedc.gov.uk, 01235 540369
31 Aug 2009 Mon Folly Tower Open
11am - 5pm
Adults £1, Children 11-16 20p,
Children under 11 free
History, photos, stories about the Folly on www.faringdonfolly.org.uk
2 Sept 2009 Wed Kelmscott Village Hall Craft event
To be held every Wednesday until September
12 -5pm at the village hal
4 Sept 2009 Fri Late Summer Ball
Sudbury House, 8pm, Tickets £50 from Matthew Barber, 01367 244005
In aid of NSPCC
4 Sept 2009 Fri The Jam Club @The Corn Exchange
Pete Boss and the Bluehearts
Free entrance. Doors open 8pm
A Madd event
5 Sept 2009 Sat Race Night
Little Coxwell Village hall, 1930
Iin aid of Hope and Aid Direct
Tickets £7.50 inc meal and free glass of wine/soft drink enquiries
Sarah Oliver 01367 242769
6 Sept 2009 Sun French Market
Faringdon Market Square, 09.00 - 16.30
6 Sept 2009 Sun 15 Minute Club
Crown Hotel
1st Sunday in the month, 7-10pm.
6 Sept 2009 Sun Autumn Wedding Fayre
Sudbury House Hotel, 11.00am-4.00pm.
Bridal fashion shows at 12.00 noon and 2.00pm, with many other wedding stands.
www.sudburyhouse.co.uk
6 Sept 2009 Sun Folly Tower Open
11am - 5pm
Adults £1, Children 11-16 20p,
Children under 11 free
History, photos, stories about the Folly on www.faringdonfolly.org.uk
13 Sept 2009 Sun GO Cycling in the Vale of White Horse
A fun and supportive cycling experience for beginner adult cyclists(16+) who want to gain confidence and skills for cycling both on and off road.
It is possible to bring children (8 yeras and over) but please note that adults are responsible for them

FARINGDON LEISURE CENTRE, FERNHAM ROAD, FARINGDON, SN7 7LB
COST £1 children ride for free!!
Please bring a snack, water and helmet. Limited places so please book today!
Contact Anna Capel-Davies, GO Active Coordinator for the Vale, anna.capel-davies@whitehorsedc.gov.uk, 01235 540369
13 Sept 2009 Sun Heritage Open Day
1000-1600
Various venues and activities will be open to celebrate Faringdons History
Currently being planned, More details later
http://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/
18 Sept 2009 Fri Retro night- Music from the 60's, 70's and 80's from Starsound Express disco
Sudbury House, 3 Couse Themed Meal, 7.00pm - 1.00am.
Fancy Dress Optional.
£25.00 per person
Please contact the hotel on 01367 241272 to make a booking.
19 Sept 2009 Sat Craft Fair
Corn Exchange, 10am - 4pm
Enq: Alison Thompson 241204 am_thompson@hotmail.com
25-27 Sept 2009 Fri
Sat
Sun
Art Exhibition
Corn Exchange
Faringdon Art Society
30 Sept 2009 Thur Blood doning in Faringdon
1.15pm - 3.30pm & 4.30pm - 7.15pm at The Corn Exchange, Corn Market, Faringdon.
For more information or to book an appointment to attend the session (this is recommended), please call 0845 7 711 711 or visit www.blood.co.uk
Do something amazing - Give Blood & save lives!
4 Oct 2009 Sun 15 Minute Club
Crown Hotel
1st Sunday in the month, 7-10pm.
4 Oct 2009 Sun Folly Tower Open
11am - 5pm
Adults £1, Children 11-16 20p,
Children under 11 free
History, photos, stories about the Folly on www.faringdonfolly.org.uk
6 Oct 2009 Tue Flu Vaccinations. Shrivenham
We shall be holding a Flu Vaccination Clinic at Shrivenham Memorial Hall on Tuesday 6 October, between 2.00pm-7.00pm
We have been advised by the PCT that, from this year, we will only be able to vaccinate patients aged 65 or over, 'at-risk' patients and carers.
At risk patients are those suffering from:-
Chronic lung disease including asthma (if you are using inhaled steroids)
Heart disease
Stroke
Diabetes
Chronic liver disease
Absent Spleen
Undergoing chemotherapy
HIV
We anticipate having plenty of vaccine, so please come later in the afternoon to avoid the initial rush.
Elm Tree Surgery. Tel: 01793 782207
17 Oct 2009 Sat Craft Fair
Corn Exchange, 10am - 4pm
Enq: Alison Thompson 241204 am_thompson@hotmail.com
26 Oct 2009 Mon Faringdon Association of Residents
Old Town Hall, 7.30pm
31st Oct 2009 Sat Folly Tower Open- Halloween
1800-2000
Adults £1, Children 11-16 20p,
Children under 11 free
History, photos, stories about the Folly on www.faringdonfolly.org.uk
1 Nov 2009 Sun 15 Minute Club
Crown Hotel
1st Sunday in the month, 7-10pm.
15 Nov 2009 Sun French Market
Market Square
21 Nov 2009 Sat Craft Fair
Corn Exchange, 10am - 4pm
Enq: Alison Thompson 241204 am_thompson@hotmail.com
28 Nov 2009 Sat Giant Jumble Sale
Corn Exchange 1000-1100
In aid of Parkinsons and Riding for the disabled
4 Dec 2009 Fri Christmas Ball
Sudbury House
Aperitifs, 3 course dinner, wine, dancing, £50
Organised by Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 01367 24112
6 Dec 2009 Sun 15 Minute Club
Crown Hotel
1st Sunday in the month, 7-10pm.
12 Dec 2009 Sat Craft Fair
Corn Exchange, 10am - 4pm
Enq: Alison Thompson 241204 am_thompson@hotmail.com
17 Dec 2009 Thurs Blood doning in Faringdon
1.15pm - 3.30pm & 4.30pm - 7.15pm at The Corn Exchange, Corn Market, Faringdon.
For more information or to book an appointment to attend the session (this is recommended), please call 0845 7 711 711 or visit www.blood.co.uk
Do something amazing - Give Blood & save lives!

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