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Ecoweek 14th -21st June 2008

16 May 2008 Fri Quiz Evening for African Childrens Fund
Lechlade Memorial Hall 7.30 start - entrance £3.00 per person
Supper+Bar etc
Come along and stretch your mind
15-17th May 2008 Thurs
Fri
Sat
'Outside Edge' by Richard Harris
A a very English comedy, about class, cricket and tea.
Faringdon Junior School Curtain up at 7.30pm
Tickets £7.00 and £5.00 concessions available from The Nut Tree (enquiries 01367 242490)
Faringdon Dramatic Society performances in both Faringdon and Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada
16 May 2008 Fri Summer BBQ and games
Faringdon Infant School, 3pm - 6pm
Free games, BBQ, ice cream, face painting, raffle, tombola, bouncy castle
17 May 2008 Fri Craft Fair
Corn Exchange, Faringdon, 1000 -1600
17 May 2008 Sat Coach trip to Kew Gardens
Leave Market Sq at 0900, return about 1830
Enq: 01367 244853
In aid of Save the bChildre
17 May 2008 Sat Beaded Jewellery for Beginners Workshop - Innerspace
3 Ram Court, Wicklesham Lodge Farm, SN77PN
Tel: 01367 242900
17 May 2008 Sat Barn Dance with Bathsheba's wedding barn dance band
Buckland Memorial Hall,, 7pm - 10.30pm, doors open 6.30pm
Tickets: Family £25, £10 adults, 5 children
Tickets only available in advance from 01367 870625 or 01367 870110
18 May 2008 Sun Old Berks Hunt Open day
The Kennels, Stanford Rd
Car Boot Sale, Dog Show
Entries from 12 noon, judgeing 13.30
19 May 2008 Mon Try Archery
Want to try archery then Buscot Park Archers is the place to learn.
22 May 2008 Thur Your Vale your future- Public Forum
Corn Exchange 7pm - 9pm
Discuss the VWHDC Sustainable strategy
26 May 2008 Sun Faringdon Folly Tower
OPEN 11.00am till 5.00pm
Adults £1, Children 11-16 20p, Children under 11 free
27 May 2008 Tue Old Berks Hunt- Open Novice show and dressage
Sands Farm, Shellingford
Enq\: 01367 242537
1 Jun 2008 Sun Faringdon Folly Tower
OPEN 11.00am till 5.00pm
Adults £1, Children 11-16 20p, Children under 11 free
3 Jun 2008 Tue Faringdon Farmers Market
Market Square, from 0830
01367 710445
2 June 2008
to 7 June 2008
Mon - Sat 'Oliver!' "Much more than a musical"
by Wantage Stage Musical Company at Wantage Civic Hall, 7.30pm also matinee at 2.30pm Sat.
Tickets - Tues-Sat £12 (£8 conc) - Mon & Matinee £10 (£8 conc),
Available from Wantage Museum & Bretts Chemist Grove, phone 01235 770087 or by post 16 Swan Close, Grove,OX12 0QE. Tel: 01235 770087
4 Jun 2008 Wed Explore the White Horse of Uffington
This is one of the country's most impressive historical sites, close to the ancient Ridgeway path. The site has been the subject of legend and folklore for over a thousand years. Join our warden on a potted history walk to visit what is thought to be the oldest hill figure in Britain and to learn about the history of the horse and the surrounding area.

The guided walk will take place 7 pm and leaves from the car park. It will last for approximately 1 ½ hours. Walkers are advised to wear sturdy footwear since you will need to be able to walk up to the horse from the car park.

There will be a charge of £2 for adults and £1 for accompanied children.
Please call 01793 762209 to book your place.
Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment
5 June 2008 Thur Join our National Trust warden on a gentle evening walk along the River Cole.
Come and learn about the important work carried out to the river, restoring its natural meanders and other natural features after the river was straightened for agriculture in the 18th Century. Flooding has been promoted too enabling wildlife to flourish again. The walk will proceed along the river and end at the Coleshill water mill, a fully restored, water-powered grain mill.

The River and Mill Restoration Walk will take place at 7 pm and leaves from the Coleshill Estate office. The walk will last approximately 1 ½ hours.

There will be a charge of £2 for adults and £1 for children. Please call 01793 762209 to book your place. Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment. Sorry, no dogs please except assistance dogs, since this will deter wildlife.

The Coleshill Estate is owned and managed by the National Trust. In addition to the River and Mill Restoration Walk , visitors can also enjoy miles of park, woods and farmland via a series of way-marked walks which are open all year round. Coleshill is on the B4019 between Highworth and Faringdon.
7 June 2008 Sat Open Mike Night and Auction
THE CROWN, Market Square,Faringdon
Starts 7.30 until late Entrance £3.00
Great Fun come along
In aid of African Children Fund and Porridge Club
7 June 2008 Sat Summer fete and car boot sale
Watchfield Village Hall
Crafts, dog show, entertainment
Enq: 01793 782234
8 June 2008 Sun Littleworth Family Fun Day and Dog Show
Playing Field, Littleworth, 2pm - 6pm
Cream teas, bouncy castle, jousting,BBQ, stalls, sideshows
8 June 2008 Sun Step back in time and visit a working mill on our beautiful rural Estate at Coleshill.
Come and see flour being milled by a fully restored, water-powered grain mill, leaving at 2pm
The mill and machinery which you will be able to see are largely unchanged from the early years of the twentieth century, although the mill has a much longer history than that. There is a short walk down to the mill from the car park at the Estate yard. Please note that there is deep water and working machinery so all children should be accompanied by an adult. No dogs please except assistance dogs.

There will be an entrance charge for adults of £2 and £1 for children. No booking is required.
The Coleshill Estate is owned and managed by the National Trust. In addition to the water mill, visitors can also enjoy miles of park, woods and farmland via a series of way-marked walks which are open all year round.
Coleshill is on the B4019 between Highworth and Faringdon.
11 June 2008 Wed Amnesty International Meeting
Meetings 8pm on 2nd Wed of the month at Friends Meeting Room, Lechlade Rd. opp. Duke of Wellington
12 June 2008 Thurs U3A Annual Summer Lunch
For all members 12.30pm in the garden at 2 Fernham Road
The weather WILL be good !!!
Further information from Anthony Burdall (Chairman) 01367 240713.
www.FaringdonU3A.org.uk.
14 June 2008 Sat Willow Sculpture Workshop - Innerspace
3 Ram Court, Wicklesham Lodge Farm, SN77PN
Tel: 01367 242900
14-21 June 2008   FARINGDON ECOWEEK - KICK THE CARBON
Saturday 14th June marks the beginning of a whole week of low carbon ECOEVENTS taking place in Faringdon and the surrounding villages.

The ECOWEEK kicks off on the opening Saturday with a SWAP SHOP and big ECOFAIR. During the week there are high profile ECOTALKS with celebrity speakers; an ECOTOUR around energy-from-waste facilities in Swindon; Eco-Open Days at Friar's Court and Venn Mill; and an ECOTRAIL that takes you around dozens of premises that have interesting eco-credentials to show you.

To round off the week on Saturday 21st, (the Summer Solstice), the ECOBIKES (a peloton of amateur cyclists - all abilities and ages welcome) will set off around the ECOFARMS (there are a staggering nine organic farms within just two miles of Faringdon.) and end up at Westmill Wind Farm Open Day, where more than 3000 people are expected to attend.

The attempt to break the wind-turbine-hugging world record (the largest number of people who can hug a single wind turbine simultaneously) will happen at 2pm precisely- under the watchful eye of one of Mr McWhirter's successors.
More details at www.ecoweek.info - where you can also find out all about ECOBURGERS, ECOBAGS and ECOBINS!
14 June 2008 Sat ECOFAIR
10am-4pm - in the Corn Exchange.
Anyone who has anything to tell or to sell relating to Eco-environment and reducing your energy consumption.
14 June 2008 Sat Swap Shop
Catholic Church Hall, Marlborough St, 10am-12midday
Faringdon will play host to its second Swap Shop as the inaugural event of ECOWEEK .
BRING - TAKE SWAP
14 June 2008 Sat Faringdon Allotments Open day
As part of Faringdon ECOWEEK, Faringdon Allotment Society would love to share with you the joys (and pains!) of having an allotment.
Stroll down to the Canada Lane Entrance at any time between 11am and 4pm on Saturday 14th June. Looking forward to seeing you there!
FREE ENTRY .
14 June 2008 Sat Choral & organ concert by Oriel College Choir, Oxford
St Mary's Church, Buckland
Running approximately from 19:30 - 20:30
Tickets include a glass of wine and refreshments afterwards.
The tickets are priced at £10 each, £20 family and £7.50 for concessions
Available from Bernard Martin (01235 550589) e: info@oxrecs.com or Jonathan Russell (01367 870501) e: jrussell@reesrussell.co.uk
The concert is being organised by the Friends of St Mary's who support the ongoing restoration and preservation of the building fabric such that the community may enjoy this beautiful building for forthcoming generations.
Please visit the link below for further details: http://www.cherbury-gainfield.org.uk/fosm/
14 June 2008 Sat Great Coxwell Village Fete
Stalls, refreshments, tombola, events for children
In aid of Village Park Fund
14 June 2008 Sat Carrie Rossiter and the Dacoits, plus a well known blues band, and local bands
Crown Hotel, £5
Enq: 01367 705001
In aid of Great Coxwell Park
15 June 2008 Sun Woodland Wander
Join our Estate warden in a gentle wander through the wooded areas of the Buscot and Coleshill Estate. Discover the delights of life under the Summer leaf canopy and learn about how the National Trust manages this ever changing landscape. If you are lucky, you may catch a glimpse of some of the wildlife such as Roe, Fallow and Muntjac deer, or buzzards circling high overhead. The walk will take you through the woods and parkland of Coleshill and down to the River Cole.

The walk leaves from the Coleshill Estate office, 2pm. There will be a charge of £2 for adults and £1 for children. Please call 01793 762209 to book your place. Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment

The Coleshill Estate is owned and managed by the National Trust. In addition to the Woodland Wander, visitors can also enjoy miles of park, woods and farmland via a series of way-marked walks which are open all year round.
Coleshill is on the B4019 between Highworth and Faringdon
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/buscotandcoleshill
15 June 2008 Sun Kempsford & Dunfield Open gardens
11am - 5 pm
Teas, cakes, refreshments, crafts & plants for sale
Raffle - win tickets to the RHS Malvern autumn show
Parking & tickets for sale at Kempsford village hall & Langet House, Dunfield
Entry to all gardens £5, children free
All proceeds to Kempsford village hall restoration fund
15 June 2008 Sun VENN MILL OPEN AFTERNOON
1pm-4pm .
Traditional Water Mill - used to grind organic wheat - national landmark. Near Drayton.
Just put "Venn Mill" into Google Maps.
17 June 2008 Tue Award-winning AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH - AL GORE
Faringdon United Church - 7.30pm - FREE ENTRY.
With wit and hope, AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH ultimately brings home Gore's persuasive argument that we can no longer afford to view global warming as a political issue - rather, it is the biggest moral challenges facing our global civilization
18 June 2008 Wed Faringdon Community College ECOWEEK Event: New Science Building OLE Open Day
10am - 1pm
Part of the new Science building plans is to have an Outside Learning Environment (OLE.)
This Open Day is part of Faringdon ECOWEEK and is an opportunity to come and see the great new science facility; and learn of the college's plans to create the OLE environmental area on the roof terrace of the new building. The plans for the project include renewable energy, a weather station and student outside work activities.
ALL WELCOME - JUST TURN UP.
18 June 2008 Wed FRIAR'S COURT OPEN EVENING
5pm-9pm.
ECOTOUR around many interesting display and demonstrations relating to eco-friendly farming.
19 June 2008 Thurs Faringdon Community College ECOWEEK Event: Recycled Music Workshop
11 am - 1.20pm.
Although everyone is welcome to recycle their favourite old music, this event is about using recycled materials to make music! As part of ECOWEEK the Music Department at FCC will be hosting a special Workshop in our Technology Rooms, where families and individuals from the local community can come in and create their own special sounds having built their instruments themselves from recycled materials.

Please Note: that we need participants to contact the college in advance so that we have an idea of numbers. Please call 01367 240375 or email office@fcc.oxon.sch.uk using 'Re. Recycled Workshop' and stating your name and how many will be attending with you.
19 June 2008 Thur Americans and Global Warming: From Denial to Grudging Acceptance.
Corn Exchange, 7.30pm
Talk by Mark Dowd, Campaign Strategist for Operation Noah
www.ecoweek.info/MARK_DOWD/mark_dowd.html
20 June 2008 Fri BIRD AND FARM WALK
As part of Faringdon ECOWEEK, Adam & Laura Simmons have kindly agreed to put on a BIRD AND FARM WALK on their organic farm - Kilmester Farm - by Eaton Hastings on the Thames.
In an RSPB 2006 survey, this farm had more bird species than any other farm in the country (71 different species!).
If you're a budding ornithologist or just love nature, then this is not to be missed!
The Walk will start at 5.30pm and will take approximately two hours. More info about the EcoBirds at www.ecoweek.info
20 June 2008 Fri Summer Bash & BBQ
Faringdon Community College, 7 till 10-30, £4 to include a Burger or Hot Dog
Live Bands And Bar
See Local press or phone for list of bands playing
Please Support This Event
Faringdon Comunity College PTA
20 June 2008 Fri The Best of Summer Wine Tasting
1930 - 2130
3 Ram Court, Wicklesham Lodge Farm, SN77PN
Tel: 01367 242900
21 June 2008 Sat ECOBIKES
Set off from Market place at 0900 on your bicycle (or running!) around the ECOFARMS - ending up at Westmill Wind Farm Open Day - for the attempt at breaking the wind-turbine-hugging World record!

The longer route is a wonderful 12 miles - and the shorter route is a glorious 7. Both involve the possibility of stopping off at Step Farm for one of Daphne's world-famous ECOBUTTIES (doesn't that picture make your mouth water?) - served with a mug of frothy fairtrade coffee.
You then end up at the Wind Farm Open day - with the possibility of taking part in the World Record Attempt.
Getting back on foot would involve another seven miles if you went via Longcot & Fernham - or another option would be to return the way you came.

All ages an abilities welcome.
Bicycle needs to be suitable for good Bridleway (racing bikes are probably not appropriate).
Have a look at www.ecoweek.info/Community/ECOBIKES/ecobikes.html
21 June 2008 Sat Ecowalk
Leaving Coleshill Community Shop at 11.30.
Walking to the Wind Farm at Watchfield. Under 2 miles each way
Anyone who wants to can stay around.
There will be marquees, stands, music, food, refreshments, children's activities, tours into one of the masts... and the Windmill hugging world record attempt.
Contact: genewebb@nildram.co.uk for more info
21 June 2008 Sat Westmill Windfarm Public Open Day
2pm - attempt to break the Wind-turbine-hugging World Record
See www.ecoweek.info for more details.
21 June 2008 Sat Midsummer Music Fest
Faringdon Junior School, school field
Bands, BBQ, kids games, bouncy castle. A very relaxed afternoon. Tickets £1 and include a raffle ticket for price (what a bargain!)
In aid of Faringdon Junior School
28 June 2008 Sat African Experience Night
Food, dancing, singing and fun - with the Swindon Swahili speakers group
Tickets £10.00 Available from the African Children's Fund Shop Market Sq. Faringdon
28 June 2008 Sat Introduction to Massage course
3 Ram Court, Wicklesham Lodge Farm, SN77PN
Tel: 01367 242900
28 June 2008 Sat Party in the Park.
In the grounds of Faringdon House, 2pm - 8.30pm, £3.50
Music from Kiff, Sean Green,Disclosure,Bobby Moore's shorts, ++
Also stalls and car boot sale
29 June 2008 Sun Summer Open Day
Westmill Farm, Watchfield SN6 8TH, 1-4p.m.
Stalls, talks and rural craft demonstrations, music, games, refreshments and more.
www.rootandbranch.info
5 July 2008 Sat Scratch Messiah Workshop
if you want to sing come along to a day workshop with Martin Fitzpatrick - Head of Music and senior conductor for English National Opera
For further details contact Alison Moore on alisonacf@aol.com
5 July 2008 Sat GRAND PEACE FETE
At Clockhouse - Coleshill 1400 - 1700, Free Entry.
Theme is ECOPEACE.
Traditional Fun for all the Family - in the Beautiful Grounds of Clockhouse, Coleshill.
www.faringdonpeacegroup.org.uk
5 July 2008 Sat Big Faringdon Gig
Faringdon Junior School

A full day and evening of live music from bands playing original material. Headline act 'Carrie Rossiter and the Dacoits'
This will be a unique event as all bands will only play original material - no covers.
It is planned to have between 14 -16 bands throughout the day and evening.
www.bigfaringdongig.com

Any band wanting to play please contact Sean Hodgson 07712 530405 email seamus401962@yahoo.com
6 July 2008 Sun Visit a working Mill, Colehill, 2pm
Step back in time and visit a working mill on our beautiful rural Estate at Coleshill. Come and see flour being milled by a fully restored, water-powered grain mill.

The mill and machinery which you will be able to see are largely unchanged from the early years of the twentieth century, although the mill has a much longer history than that. There is a short walk down to the mill from the car park at the Estate yard. Please note that there is deep water and working machinery so all children should be accompanied by an adult. No dogs please except assistance dogs.

There will be an entrance charge for adults of £2 and £1 for children.
No booking is required.
National Trust
6 July 2008 Sun Faringdon Folly Tower
OPEN 11.00am till 5.00pm
Adults £1, Children 11-16 20p, Children under 11 free
9 July 2008 Wed Amnesty International Meeting
Meetings 8pm on 2nd Wed of the month at Friends Meeting Room, Lechlade Rd. opp. Duke of Wellington
11 July 2008
12 July 2008
13 July 2008
Fri
Sat
Sun
Faringdon Arts Festival
13 July 2008 Dun Butterfly spotting, White Horse Hill, 2pm
We are going on an amble to the butterfly hotspots of White Horse Hill.
Being an area of chalk downland turf, we will hope to see an abundance of small wildflowers including the rare Chiltern gentian, clustered bellflower and fragrant and pyramidal orchids. Butterflies that can be seen here include chalkhill blue, marbled white and brown argus.

Join our warden and discover how many different species of butterfly you can identify. Nets will be provided to aid indentification. The guided butterfly walk will start at 2 pm and leaves from the car park at White Horse hill. It will last for approximately 2 hours. Walkers are advised to wear sturdy footwear since you will need to be able to walk up to the horse from the car park. There will be a charge of £2 for adults and £1 for accompanied children (aged 7+).
Please call 01793 762209 to book your place.
Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
National Trust
13 July 2008 Sun Introduction to Ayurveda workshop
3 Ram Court, Wicklesham Lodge Farm, SN77PN
Tel: 01367 242900
19 July 2008 Sat NSPCC and African Children's Fund Cake Stall
Market Square 9.00am - 12.00 noon
Please contact either Brenda Barber or Alison Moore Please support us by either donating cakes or buying them.
19 July 2008
20 July 2008
Sat
Sun
Sealed Knot
25 July 2008 Fri Murder Mystery dinners
Sudbury House Hotel
For details and prices contact Anne Corley on 01367 245345
www.sudburyhouse.co.uk
25 July 2008
26 July 2008
27 July 2008
Fri
Sat
Sun
Hush Festival- CANCELLED
Live music event in Faringdon over the weekend of 26th July 2008.
3 Aug 2008 Sun Faringdon Folly Tower
OPEN 11.00am till 5.00pm
Adults £1, Children 11-16 20p, Children under 11 free
7 Aug 2008 Thur Be a Blood Donor
Corn Exchange
Tel: 0845 7711 711
9 Aug 2008 Sat Hatford village fete
Pn the green. 2-4pn, in the church if wet
cream teas, plants and produce, raffle, childrens games, welly wanging, books, white elephant and more.....
9 Aug 2008 Sat Annual Charity Household Pet Cat Show
Abingdon Guildhall, Abbey Close, Abingdon
oxfordshowmanager@tiscali.co.uk
15 Aug 2008 Fri Classic Wine Tasting
1930 - 2130
3 Ram Court, Wicklesham Lodge Farm, SN77PN
Tel: 01367 242900
25 Aug 2008 Sun Faringdon Folly Tower
OPEN 11.00am till 5.00pm
Adults £1, Children 11-16 20p, Children under 11 free
4 Sept 2008 Thur Be a Blood Donor
Corn Exchange
Tel: 0845 7711 711
7 Sept 2008 Sun Faringdon Folly Tower
OPEN 11.00am till 5.00pm
Adults £1, Children 11-16 20p, Children under 11 free
20 Sept 2008 Sat A night of live music at the Crown.
Faringdon has been added to the tour schedule of a major artist, a former NME award winner.
More details on tickets etc soon
27 Sept 2008 Sat Reflexology Workshop
3 Ram Court, Wicklesham Lodge Farm, SN77PN
Tel: 01367 242900
5 Oct 2008 Sun Faringdon Folly Tower
OPEN 11.00am till 5.00pm
Adults £1, Children 11-16 20p, Children under 11 free
11 Oct 2008 Sat Intermediate Beaded Jewellery workshop
3 Ram Court, Wicklesham Lodge Farm, SN77PN
Tel: 01367 242900
24 Oct 2008 Fri Murder Mystery dinners
Sudbury House Hotel
For details and prices contact Anne Corley on 01367 245345
www.sudburyhouse.co.uk
1 Nov 2008 Sat Aromatherapy Workshop
3 Ram Court, Wicklesham Lodge Farm, SN77PN
Tel: 01367 242900
29 Nov 2008 Sat Jumble Sale
In aid of British Heart Foundation
29 Nov 2008 Sat Live music
Another live musical extravganza at the junior school
More info to follow nearer the time
The Faringdon Rock Club with FB Promotions
Email: fbpromotions@tiscali.co.uk
29 Nov 2008 Sat Xmas Floral workshop
3 Ram Court, Wicklesham Lodge Farm, SN77PN
Tel: 01367 242900
6 Dec 2008 Sat Xmas Floral workshop
3 Ram Court, Wicklesham Lodge Farm, SN77PN
Tel: 01367 242900

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