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Films at the Regent cinema, concerts, regular activities, Citizen Advice+++
Films at the Regent cinema, concerts, regular activities, Citizen Advice+++
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April 2020
Wednesday 8th April. Folly Dollies WI April Online Meeting. Zoom online meeting. 7:30pm. Free to members, suggested £4 donation for visitors. Toni Kent will be performing for us live on Zoom for our next meeting. To quote Toni when describing her performances, "A mixture of spoken word, poetry and stand-up, it was a look at my experiences in life so far with a firm focus on making light of everything – from big scary stuff like death to trivial things like tights." Contact us for more info at follydollies@hotmail.com or follow us on Facebook https://en-gb.facebook.com/Follydollies/ 8th - 11th April CANCELLED King Alfred's Academy , Wantage CHICAGO - Award winning musical coming to Wantage! Join local community theatre group AmEgos in roaring twenties Chicago, where aspiring singer Roxie Hart murders her lover. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie meets Velma Kelly and the two vie for the spotlight and the headlines, always in search of fame, fortune ... and acquittal This sharp edged satire features a dazzling score and stunning choreography, so come on, rouge your knees and roll your stockings down... BAR FROM 6.45pm CURTAIN UP 7.30pm Tickets and further info: www.AmEgosTheatre.com or 0789 414 6999 Thursday 9th April 2020.CANCELLED The AGM will be held in the Corn Exchange at 2.30pm. It will be short, sharp, and to the point. It will be followed by a talk on Whales and Dolphins - A Look into their World. The speaker is Bernard Purrier. Refreshments will be available after the talk. All members are welcome but visitors are required to contribute £1.50 F Further information is available on the website https://faringdondistrictu3a.com/ or from the chairman Margaret Brown on 01367 615 385. Weds 15th April CANCELLED Frozen 2 (U) (2019 - Animation, Adventure, Comedy) Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven leave Arendelle to travel to an ancient, autumn-bound forest of an enchanted land. They set out to find the origin of Elsa's powers in order to save their kingdom Stars: Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Josh Gad Film duration: 1 hr 43 min (plus 15 min interval) Kids Cinema @ The Regent Cinema, Corn Exchange, Faringdon Doors open 1.30pm, films starts 2.00pm. Tickets in advance £3 UU18s, £4 Adult, £10 Family from Faringdon Information Centre Tickets on door £4 U18s, £5 Adult, £11 Family For more info or to join the mailing list, please visit our website www.faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk/regent-cinema-2 Tickets can be bought in advance from Faringdon Information Centre, 5 Market Square, Faringdon SN7 7HL Wednesday 15th April 2020. British Legion. Faringdon Bowls Club, 7.30 PM, Speaker Mark & Stan Dibben, Tales from the edge of two world Wars. Contact = RBLFaringdon@yahoo.co.uk Non Members Welcome. Tuesday April 21st Faringdon Art Society is running a coach trip to the National Portrait Gallery to see the exhibition 'David Hockney:Drawing from Life'. The coach can also drop people off at the Royal Academy where the exhibition ' Gauguin and the Impressionists' will be on show. One collection point to be arranged. The coach picks up in Shrivenham, Faringdon, Standford and Wantage. Return coach fare is £18 for members, £21 for non-members and this includes entry to the extensive permanent collection. Contact Shelagh 01367 241173 to book or for more details or go to http://www.faringdonartsociety.co.uk/upcoming-trips.html Fri 24th April CANCELLED Knives Out (12A) (2019 - Comedy, Crime, Drama) A detective investigate the death of a patriarch of an eccentric, combative family Stars:Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas Film duration: 2 hrs 11 mins plus 15 min interval Blockbuster @ The Regent Cinema, Corn Exchange, Faringdon Doors open 7.00pm, film starts at 7.30pm Tickets in advance £3 U18s, £4 Adult, £10 Family from Faringdon Information Centre Tickets on door £4 U18s, £5 Adult, £11 Family For more info or to join the mailing list, please visit our website www.faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk/regent-cinema-2 Tickets can be bought in advance from Faringdon Information Centre, 5 Market Square, Faringdon SN7 7HL |
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May 2020
2-10 May 2020 CANCELLED
Longcot Flower Festival
St Mary's Church Longcot
11-6 daily Free Entry
Flower Festival week with concert
Our 12th Flower Festival 'A Village Celebrates' has a 1940s theme for VE Day. As usual we are supporting four artists exhibiting in Longcot as part of Oxfordshire Artweeks see www.artweeks.org for details of Emma Ablitt and Robert Peat at The Gables, Pat Elmore at Nutfield Lodge and Sharon Rich at Henleaze Farm.
Teas will be available at the Methodist Chapel at weekends
The Festival ends with a concert on Sunday 9th and choral evensong on 10th.
Free Admission to the church and concert with donations to the Longcot Village Trust fundraising for a community space in St Mary's.
Contact: sdm57@btinternet.com
Saturday 9th May 2020 CANCELLED
Concert 'A Village Celebrates'
St Mary's Church Longcot 6pm
Free Admission with donations to Longcot Village Trust
There will be another family concert on 9th May given by the Clarinet Collective, a versatile group of professional clarinettists who also work freelance with some of London's leading orchestras.
The programme will include timeless classics by Mozart and Ravel alongside popular music from the Twenties, Thirties and Forties including Gershwin's famous Rhapsody in Blue and a medley of Glen Miller's greatest hits. The rousing Dambusters March will round off the evening.
A bar will be open before the concert and at the interval.
contact: sdm57@btinternet.com
16th May 2020
Jumble Sale in aid of Pancreatic Cancer. 14:00 - 16:00
Faringdon Catholic Church Hall
FREE ENTRY
Lots of fantastic bargains, come for tea and cake.
Wednesday 20th May 2020.
British Legion.
Faringdon Bowls Club, 7.30 PM, Speaker Ian Lewis, Sandakan and beyond.
Contact = RBLFaringdon@yahoo.co.uk
Non Members Welcome.
Friday 22nd May, 2020 CANCELLED
Quiz Night
Pump House Project, Swan Lane, Faringdon. SN7 7AF
7.15pm for 7.30pm start £5 per person
Fun Quiz Night in aid of the Pump House Project
Registered Charity no. 1151905
Contact:
Fiona on fcm.1264@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/ThePumpHouseProject
www.thepumphouseproject.co.uk
Teams up to 4 people
Bar, Raffle and Food available at extra cost
23rd/24th/25th May 2020
6th Lechlade Annual Vintage Rally & Country Show.
Langley Lane, Clanfield, Bampton. OX18 2RZ
10.00am to 4.30pm all days.
£5.00 adults, £3.00 Seniors (Children free with paying adults)
Vintage cars,Motor cycles, Lorries, Tractors, Animals, Bouncy Castle, mini ring entertainment, Stalls, Craft & Model Tent. Refreshments raffle & tombola. Car Parking free.
Public Camper/Caravan overnight Parking. £10.00 per night. includes entry to the rally.
CONTACT 01993 843221 WWW:_Lechlade Collectors Club
2-10 May 2020 CANCELLED
Longcot Flower Festival
St Mary's Church Longcot
11-6 daily Free Entry
Flower Festival week with concert
Our 12th Flower Festival 'A Village Celebrates' has a 1940s theme for VE Day. As usual we are supporting four artists exhibiting in Longcot as part of Oxfordshire Artweeks see www.artweeks.org for details of Emma Ablitt and Robert Peat at The Gables, Pat Elmore at Nutfield Lodge and Sharon Rich at Henleaze Farm.
Teas will be available at the Methodist Chapel at weekends
The Festival ends with a concert on Sunday 9th and choral evensong on 10th.
Free Admission to the church and concert with donations to the Longcot Village Trust fundraising for a community space in St Mary's.
Contact: sdm57@btinternet.com
Saturday 9th May 2020 CANCELLED
Concert 'A Village Celebrates'
St Mary's Church Longcot 6pm
Free Admission with donations to Longcot Village Trust
There will be another family concert on 9th May given by the Clarinet Collective, a versatile group of professional clarinettists who also work freelance with some of London's leading orchestras.
The programme will include timeless classics by Mozart and Ravel alongside popular music from the Twenties, Thirties and Forties including Gershwin's famous Rhapsody in Blue and a medley of Glen Miller's greatest hits. The rousing Dambusters March will round off the evening.
A bar will be open before the concert and at the interval.
contact: sdm57@btinternet.com
16th May 2020
Jumble Sale in aid of Pancreatic Cancer. 14:00 - 16:00
Faringdon Catholic Church Hall
FREE ENTRY
Lots of fantastic bargains, come for tea and cake.
Wednesday 20th May 2020.
British Legion.
Faringdon Bowls Club, 7.30 PM, Speaker Ian Lewis, Sandakan and beyond.
Contact = RBLFaringdon@yahoo.co.uk
Non Members Welcome.
Friday 22nd May, 2020 CANCELLED
Quiz Night
Pump House Project, Swan Lane, Faringdon. SN7 7AF
7.15pm for 7.30pm start £5 per person
Fun Quiz Night in aid of the Pump House Project
Registered Charity no. 1151905
Contact:
Fiona on fcm.1264@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/ThePumpHouseProject
www.thepumphouseproject.co.uk
Teams up to 4 people
Bar, Raffle and Food available at extra cost
23rd/24th/25th May 2020
6th Lechlade Annual Vintage Rally & Country Show.
Langley Lane, Clanfield, Bampton. OX18 2RZ
10.00am to 4.30pm all days.
£5.00 adults, £3.00 Seniors (Children free with paying adults)
Vintage cars,Motor cycles, Lorries, Tractors, Animals, Bouncy Castle, mini ring entertainment, Stalls, Craft & Model Tent. Refreshments raffle & tombola. Car Parking free.
Public Camper/Caravan overnight Parking. £10.00 per night. includes entry to the rally.
CONTACT 01993 843221 WWW:_Lechlade Collectors Club
June 2020
Sat 13th June Postponed until 2021
Announcing the 13 June Faringdon HealthFest
This summer there’s going to be a fantastic community-led festival showcasing the many ways we can keep ourselves healthy. This major Faringdon town-centre event will have stalls, demonstrations, club and group activities – including singing and dancing, advice services, info desks and even emergency services demonstrations. And all organised by a team of local people and the Patient Group, with NHS support, and invaluable help from our Town Council.
So highlight Saturday 13 June in your diary now and please let us know of any clubs, groups, businesses or other activities which would really benefit from being part of our town’s first major health festival. Phone Emily Norton on 01367 870 665 or email her bemilynorton@yahoo.co.uk now with any suggestions or contacts. And watch out for Team HealthFest’s upcoming Facebook page.
Wednesday 17th June 2020,
British Legion.
Faringdon Bowls Club, 7.30 PM, Speaker Dudley Wall, The role of the Rhodesian Armed Forces in the defence of the realm.
Contact = RBLFaringdon@yahoo.co.uk
Non Members welcome.
Sat 13th June Postponed until 2021
Announcing the 13 June Faringdon HealthFest
This summer there’s going to be a fantastic community-led festival showcasing the many ways we can keep ourselves healthy. This major Faringdon town-centre event will have stalls, demonstrations, club and group activities – including singing and dancing, advice services, info desks and even emergency services demonstrations. And all organised by a team of local people and the Patient Group, with NHS support, and invaluable help from our Town Council.
So highlight Saturday 13 June in your diary now and please let us know of any clubs, groups, businesses or other activities which would really benefit from being part of our town’s first major health festival. Phone Emily Norton on 01367 870 665 or email her bemilynorton@yahoo.co.uk now with any suggestions or contacts. And watch out for Team HealthFest’s upcoming Facebook page.
Wednesday 17th June 2020,
British Legion.
Faringdon Bowls Club, 7.30 PM, Speaker Dudley Wall, The role of the Rhodesian Armed Forces in the defence of the realm.
Contact = RBLFaringdon@yahoo.co.uk
Non Members welcome.
July 2020
Wednesday 15th July 2020,
British Legion.
Faringdon Bowls Club, 7.30 PM, Speaker Karen English, Root & Branch Westmill Farm.
Contact = RBLFaringdon@yahoo.co.uk
Non Members welcome.
Wednesday 15th July 2020,
British Legion.
Faringdon Bowls Club, 7.30 PM, Speaker Karen English, Root & Branch Westmill Farm.
Contact = RBLFaringdon@yahoo.co.uk
Non Members welcome.
August 2020
Wednesday 19th August 2020.
British Legion.
Faringdon Bowls Club, 7.30 PM, Members Evening.
Contact = RBLFaringdon@yahoo.co.uk
Non Members welcome.
Wednesday 19th August 2020.
British Legion.
Faringdon Bowls Club, 7.30 PM, Members Evening.
Contact = RBLFaringdon@yahoo.co.uk
Non Members welcome.
September 2020
Sat Sept 19th
Heritage Day, Faringdon
Wednesday 16th September 2020,
British Legion.
Faringdon Bowls Club, 7.30 PM, Speaker from RAF, Brize Norton.
Contact = RBLFaringdon@yahoo.co.uk
Non Members welcome.
Sat Sept 19th
Heritage Day, Faringdon
Wednesday 16th September 2020,
British Legion.
Faringdon Bowls Club, 7.30 PM, Speaker from RAF, Brize Norton.
Contact = RBLFaringdon@yahoo.co.uk
Non Members welcome.
October 2020
Wednesday 21st October 2020,
British Legion.
Faringdon Bowls Club, 7.30 PM, Remembrance Service Planning.
Contact = RBLFaringdon@yahoo.co.uk
Non Members Welcome.
Wednesday 21st October 2020,
British Legion.
Faringdon Bowls Club, 7.30 PM, Remembrance Service Planning.
Contact = RBLFaringdon@yahoo.co.uk
Non Members Welcome.
November 2020
Wednesday 18th November 2020,
British Legion.
Faringdon Bowls Club, 7.30 PM, Annual General Meeting (A.G.M.)
Contact = RBLFaringdon@yahoo.co.uk
Non Members Welcome.
Wednesday 18th November 2020,
British Legion.
Faringdon Bowls Club, 7.30 PM, Annual General Meeting (A.G.M.)
Contact = RBLFaringdon@yahoo.co.uk
Non Members Welcome.
December 2020
Wednesday 16th December 2020,
British Legion.
Faringdon Bowls Club, 7.30 PM, Christmas Meeting.
Contact = RBLFaringdon@yahoo.co.uk
Non Members Welcome.
Wednesday 16th December 2020,
British Legion.
Faringdon Bowls Club, 7.30 PM, Christmas Meeting.
Contact = RBLFaringdon@yahoo.co.uk
Non Members Welcome.