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Films at the Regent cinema, concerts, regular activities, Citizen Advice+++

April 2018
Sun 22nd & Mon 23rd April
The Wheatsheaf Freehouse
Celebrate St George's Day & Weekend with us
Enjoy a pint and unmissable Live sport including
Sunday 22nd
Chelsea v Southampton FA Cup Semi-Final 3pm k/o
Happy St George's Day from The Wheatsheaf Team

Sunday 22nd April 2018
Pump It Up Comedy Club
Pump House Project, Swan Lane, Faringdon, SN7 7AF
Doors 7.30pm
Tickets £8 on door or in advance from:
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/431523

Monday 23rd April
DISCO DOTS
@The Pump House Project, Swan Lane, Faringdon
9.30am - 11.00am
£1 per child includes drinks and snacks
A fun and active morning for your little pre-schoolers!
Disco moves and fairy lights galore. For babies and toddlers.
www.thepumphouseproject.co.uk/discodots

MON 23rd April
FIT for LIFE
@ The Pump House Project, Swan Lane, Faringdon, SN7 7GA
13.00pm-13.45pm Tai Chi
13.45pm-14.15pm Tea and Coffee
14.15pm-15.00pm Postural Stability
£3 per session
Weekly classes to improve flexibility and strength.
Participate at your own pace in a relaxed friendly environment.
For more information http://www.thepumphouseproject.co.uk/fitforlife

Wed 25th April
Wednesdays at The Pump House Project - Your Community Get Together!
Swan Lane, Faringdon, SN7 7GA

9.30-11.30 Community Cake Cafe - every week
9.30-11.30 The Crafty Crew - term dates apply see website
12.00 - 13.00 Community Singing Group - every week

£1 for Hot drinks and cake at The Cake Cafe.
FREE craft workshops with The Crafty Crew
£3 per session with the Community Choir - singing will make you feel
Come and join us at The Pump House Project on Wednesdays.
A friendly community morning full of interesting things to do…or just sit and have a chat!
http://www.thepumphouseproject.co.uk/whatson

Wednesday 25th April
FERNDALE CHOIR
“It’s cheaper than therapy, healthier than drinking and more fun than working out!”
SING to feel good
SING to improve
SING to let go
Wednesdays 7.00-8.30pm Term Time Only £3.50 per session Free first trial
No experience needed
JOIN US AT: The Catholic Church Marlborough Street Faringdon SN7 7JE Doors open 6.45pm
Everyone Welcome
For more information please contact: louisejwoodgate@gmail.com / www.ferndalehcc.weebly.com

Thursday 26th April
STAY & PLAY
@ The Pump House Project 9.15-11.15am
£1 per child includes a drink and a snack
Come and join us for a social and friendly stay and play session for 0-5yrs
Games/toys/Art&Craft/Singing/Story time
Hot drinks for adults too
www.thepumphouseproject.co.uk/stayandplay

Fri 27th April
Faringdon Breastfeeding Cafe
The Pump House Project, Swan Lane, Faringdon
1200 - 1330hrs
FREE
Breastfeeding support available if you need it, or just come along and socialise with other new mums.
http://www.thepumphouseproject.co.uk/breastfeedingcafe

Friday 27th April
Call Me By Your Name (15) (Drama, Romance - 2017)
It's the summer of 1983, and precocious 17-year-old Elio Perlman is spending the days with his family at their 17th-century villa in Lombardy, Italy. He soon meets Oliver, a handsome doctoral student who's working as an intern for Elio's father. Amid the sun-drenched splendor of their surroundings, Elio and Oliver discover the heady beauty of awakening desire over the course of a summer that will alter their lives forever.
Director: Luca Guadagnino
Stars: Armie Hammer, Timothee Chalamet, Michael Stuhlbarg
Film duration: 2 hrs 12 mins (plus 15 min interval)
Licensed bar, sweets, popcorn, refreshments and ice-creams served
Blockbuster @ The Regent Cinema, The 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

Fri 27th April
Games Evening
Barber Rooms
In aid of Save the Children
See poster

Sunday 29th April 2018
Faringdon Rotary Club Duck Race
Millets Farm Centre, Frilford, OX13 5HB
Race Starts at 2pm - approx
Location: River Ock in Millets Farm Centre Phoebe Woods (at the bottom of the Farm Zoo, through the gate and into Phoebe Wood fields towards the Ock) NB: please note this is an outdoor event in a wooded meadow next to a river - the ground may be uneven and muddy - thank you.
This year the Rotary Club of Faringdon & District is supporting Helen & Douglas House and the Thames Valley Air Ambulance: two fabulous worthy causes.
Sponsor your duck in Faringdon at: The Bell, Faringdon Cobblers, Granny Beesley’s, Stay Grounded or at Kingston Bagpuize Post Office.
Also available from any Rotary member and most weekends in April at Millets Farm Centre

MON 30th April
FIT for LIFE
@ The Pump House Project, Swan Lane, Faringdon, SN7 7GA
13.00pm-13.45pm Tai Chi
13.45pm-14.15pm Tea and Coffee
14.15pm-15.00pm Postural Stability
£3 per session
Weekly classes to improve flexibility and strength.
Participate at your own pace in a relaxed friendly environment.
For more information http://www.thepumphouseproject.co.uk/fitforlife

Near Faringdon Events
Faringdon Library
Pump House Project
Regent Cinema, Faringdon
Faringdon Community Bus trips
Buscot Cricket Club
Farcicals - Cycling in Faringdon
National Trust. Coleshill events
Concerts at Buscot Park

Events further afield
The Beacon, Wantage
Events: Wantage Community website
Swindon Recitals at The Wyvern
Mumsintheknow, Oxford
Where can we go
Visit Oxford and Oxfordshire
Oxford Fieldpaths walks
Ramblers Assoc Walks programme
Earth Trust, Wittenham
Events at theTrout, Lechlade
Vale and Downland Museum
Community Information Directory

May 2018
Wed 2nd May
Wednesdays at The Pump House Project - Your Community Get Together!
Swan Lane, Faringdon, SN7 7GA

9.30-11.30 Community Cake Cafe - every week
9.30-11.30 The Crafty Crew - term dates apply see website
12.00 - 13.00 Community Singing Group - every week

£1 for Hot drinks and cake at The Cake Cafe.
FREE craft workshops with The Crafty Crew
£3 per session with the Community Choir - singing will make you feel
Come and join us at The Pump House Project on Wednesdays.
A friendly community morning full of interesting things to do…or just sit and have a chat!
http://www.thepumphouseproject.co.uk/whatson

Wednesday 2nd May
FERNDALE CHOIR
“It’s cheaper than therapy, healthier than drinking and more fun than working out!”
SING to feel good
SING to improve
SING to let go
Wednesdays 7.00-8.30pm Term Time Only £3.50 per session Free first trial
No experience needed
JOIN US AT: The Catholic Church Marlborough Street Faringdon SN7 7JE Doors open 6.45pm
Everyone Welcome
For more information please contact: louisejwoodgate@gmail.com / www.ferndalehcc.weebly.com

Wednesday 2nd May
Breathe (12A) (Biography, Drama, Romance - 2017)
After contracting polio at the age of 28, Robin Cavendish is confined to a bed and given only months to live. With help from his wife Diana and her twin brothers, and the groundbreaking ideas of inventor Teddy Hall, Cavendish emerges from the hospital ward and devotes the rest of his life to helping fellow patients and the disabled.
Director: Andy Serkis
Stars: Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy, Hugh Bonneville
Film duration 1 hour 58 mins (no interval)
Free tea/coffee and a biscuit
Matinee Club @ The Regent Cinema, The Corn Exchange, Faringdon
Doors open 12.30pm, film starts at 1pm
Tickets in advance £4 from Faringdon Information Centre / £5 on the door
Matinee Club Membership - Just £24 for 12 films (inc half price pre-booked Blockbuster evening cinema tickets)

Fri 4th May
Faringdon Breastfeeding Cafe
The Pump House Project, Swan Lane, Faringdon
1200 - 1330hrs
FREE
Breastfeeding support available if you need it, or just come along and socialise with other new mums.
http://www.thepumphouseproject.co.uk/breastfeedingcafe

Mon 7th May
Blood Donation - Faringdon
NHSBT aim to collect 6,000 units of blood every day but we are still trying to fill appointments at the following session so we would greatly appreciate your support in promoting our service.
Blood is needed for treating a variety of illnesses and conditions as well as sudden trauma from accidents and emergencies so we greatly appreciate every donation. Just one donation can save and improve up to three lives.
Faringdon, The Corn Exchange
Corn Market, Faringdon, SN7 7JA
Monday 7th of May 2018
10:00 – 14:30
Call - 0300 123 2323
www.blood.co.uk
App- NHSGiveBlood
Donating blood is quick and easy and booking an appointment is even simpler!

MON 7th May
FIT for LIFE
@ The Pump House Project, Swan Lane, Faringdon, SN7 7GA
13.00pm-13.45pm Tai Chi
13.45pm-14.15pm Tea and Coffee
14.15pm-15.00pm Postural Stability
£3 per session
Weekly classes to improve flexibility and strength.
Participate at your own pace in a relaxed friendly environment.
For more information http://www.thepumphouseproject.co.uk/fitforlife

Wed 9th May
Wednesdays at The Pump House Project - Your Community Get Together!
Swan Lane, Faringdon, SN7 7GA

9.30-11.30 Community Cake Cafe - every week
9.30-11.30 The Crafty Crew - term dates apply see website
12.00 - 13.00 Community Singing Group - every week

9.30-11.30 Community Cake Cafe - every week
9.30-11.30 The Crafty Crew - term dates apply see website
12.00 - 13.00 Community Singing Group - every week

£1 for Hot drinks and cake at The Cake Cafe.
FREE craft workshops with The Crafty Crew
£3 per session with the Community Choir - singing will make you feel
Come and join us at The Pump House Project on Wednesdays.
A friendly community morning full of interesting things to do…or just sit and have a chat!
http://www.thepumphouseproject.co.uk/whatson

Wednesday 16th May
FERNDALE CHOIR
“It’s cheaper than therapy, healthier than drinking and more fun than working out!”
SING to feel good
SING to improve
SING to let go
Wednesdays 7.00-8.30pm Term Time Only £3.50 per session Free first trial
No experience needed
JOIN US AT: The Catholic Church Marlborough Street Faringdon SN7 7JE Doors open 6.45pm
Everyone Welcome
For more information please contact: louisejwoodgate@gmail.com / www.ferndalehcc.weebly.com

Fri 18th May
Faringdon Breastfeeding Cafe
The Pump House Project, Swan Lane, Faringdon
1200 - 1330hrs
FREE
Breastfeeding support available if you need it, or just come along and socialise with other new mums.
http://www.thepumphouseproject.co.uk/breastfeedingcafe

MON 18th May
FIT for LIFE
@ The Pump House Project, Swan Lane, Faringdon, SN7 7GA
13.00pm-13.45pm Tai Chi
13.45pm-14.15pm Tea and Coffee
14.15pm-15.00pm Postural Stability
£3 per session
Weekly classes to improve flexibility and strength.
Participate at your own pace in a relaxed friendly environment.
For more information http://www.thepumphouseproject.co.uk/fitforlife

19th-20th and 26th-28th May including Bank Holiday Monday
GREAT COXWELL ARTWEEKS
Great Coxwell village SN7 7LZ
11am. - 5pm.
Free event
10 artists exhibiting and demonstrating in 4 venues in the village. .
Artweeks venue number 461.
A wonderful variety of art on display including: ceramics, drawing, jewellery (second weekend only), mosaics, painting, pastels, pottery, stone carving, green woodworking, digital art and wire modelling.
Delicious home-made cakes, lunches and teas in the Reading Room café. Also Phone Box barbeque on the second weekend!
All profits to go to the Reading Room, St. Giles Church, Community Fund and the Park.
Plant sale at the church.
Artists trail map to guide you through the village from the Great Barn down to the Church.
For more information contact Karen Vogt: 01367-241707, karen@vogt.org.uk

19-27 May 2018
Longcot Flower Festival - A Village Wedding
St Mary's Church Longcot
Open 10-4 daily except Saturday 26
Free entry
Flower arrangers love a wedding! Do drop in to see our beautiful church decorated for a the wedding on Saturday 26th when the church will be closed to visitors.
Three studios will be open in Longcot this week as part of Oxfordshire Artweeks
Contact: Name supplied hirsley-village@mybtinternet.com

Wed 23rd May
Wednesdays at The Pump House Project - Your Community Get Together!
Swan Lane, Faringdon, SN7 7GA

9.30-11.30 Community Cake Cafe - every week
9.30-11.30 The Crafty Crew - term dates apply see website
12.00 - 13.00 Community Singing Group - every week

£1 for Hot drinks and cake at The Cake Cafe.
FREE craft workshops with The Crafty Crew
£3 per session with the Community Choir - singing will make you feel
Come and join us at The Pump House Project on Wednesdays.
A friendly community morning full of interesting things to do…or just sit and have a chat!
http://www.thepumphouseproject.co.uk/whatson

Monday 21st May
DISCO DOTS
@The Pump House Project, Swan Lane, Faringdon
9.30am - 11.00am
£1 per child includes drinks and snacks
A fun and active morning for your little pre-schoolers!
Disco moves and fairy lights galore. For babies and toddlers.
www.thepumphouseproject.co.uk/discodots

Monday 21st May
Town Meeting
More details nearer the time

Wednesday 23rd May
FERNDALE CHOIR
“It’s cheaper than therapy, healthier than drinking and more fun than working out!”
SING to feel good
SING to improve
SING to let go
Wednesdays 7.00-8.30pm Term Time Only £3.50 per session Free first trial
No experience needed
JOIN US AT: The Catholic Church Marlborough Street Faringdon SN7 7JE Doors open 6.45pm
Everyone Welcome
For more information please contact: louisejwoodgate@gmail.com / www.ferndalehcc.weebly.com

Wednesday 23rd May
British Legion. Guest Speaker Conscientious Objectors in the first world War.
Faringdon Bowls Club 7.30 pm. Free
Contact = RBLFaringdon@yahoo.co.uk Non members welcome for potential Membership.

Friday 25th May
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (Crime, Drama - 2017)
A mother personally challenges the local authorities to solve her daughter's murder when they fail to catch the culprit
Director: Martin McDonagh
Stars: Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell
Film duration: 1 hr 55 mins (plus 15 min interval)
Licensed bar, sweets, popcorn, refreshments and ice-creams served
Blockbuster @ The Regent Cinema, The 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

Fri 25th May
Faringdon Breastfeeding Cafe
The Pump House Project, Swan Lane, Faringdon
1200 - 1330hrs
FREE
Breastfeeding support available if you need it, or just come along and socialise with other new mums.
http://www.thepumphouseproject.co.uk/breastfeedingcafe

Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th May 2018
National Trust Great Barn Festival Great Barn Great Coxwell
Daily from 11am
Entry to the Festival Site is free of charge although donations to The National Trust are welcome.
The Great Barn Festival is a family friendly event full of drama, comedy, music story telling and crafts. It's always time for Tea at The Mad Hatters Tea Party, we have Shakespeare, Viking tales, improvised storytelling and stand up comedy. In the evening the Barn comes alive with live jazz and fabulous food on Saturday and Twelfth Night on Sunday.
There are many free to access activities, performances and demonstrations throughout the event however tickets will be required for many shows and workshops details of which can be found on the website https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/the-buscot-and-coleshill-estates
See www.eventbrite.com/e/national-trust-great-barn-festival-great-coxwell-tickets-44444587959

MON 28th May
FIT for LIFE
@ The Pump House Project, Swan Lane, Faringdon, SN7 7GA
13.00pm-13.45pm Tai Chi
13.45pm-14.15pm Tea and Coffee
14.15pm-15.00pm Postural Stability
£3 per session
Weekly classes to improve flexibility and strength.
Participate at your own pace in a relaxed friendly environment.
For more information http://www.thepumphouseproject.co.uk/fitforlife

Wed 30th May
Wednesdays at The Pump House Project - Your Community Get Together!
Swan Lane, Faringdon, SN7 7GA

9.30-11.30 Community Cake Cafe - every week
9.30-11.30 The Crafty Crew - term dates apply see website
12.00 - 13.00 Community Singing Group - every week

June 2018
Wednesday 6th June
FERNDALE CHOIR
“It’s cheaper than therapy, healthier than drinking and more fun than working out!”
SING to feel good
SING to improve
SING to let go
Wednesdays 7.00-8.30pm Term Time Only £3.50 per session Free first trial
No experience needed
JOIN US AT: The Catholic Church Marlborough Street Faringdon SN7 7JE Doors open 6.45pm
Everyone Welcome
For more information please contact: louisejwoodgate@gmail.com / www.ferndalehcc.weebly.com

Monday 11th June
DISCO DOTS
@The Pump House Project, Swan Lane, Faringdon
9.30am - 11.00am
£1 per child includes drinks and snacks
A fun and active morning for your little pre-schoolers!
Disco moves and fairy lights galore. For babies and toddlers.
www.thepumphouseproject.co.uk/discodots

Sat 16 June
Young Traders Market
10am-1pm, Market Square

Wednesday 20th June
British Legion. Guest Speaker Woodland Trust
Faringdon Bowls Club 7.30 pm. Free
Contact = RBLFaringdon@yahoo.co.uk Non members welcome for potential Membership

Monday 25th June
DISCO DOTS
@The Pump House Project, Swan Lane, Faringdon
9.30am - 11.00am
£1 per child includes drinks and snacks
A fun and active morning for your little pre-schoolers!
Disco moves and fairy lights galore. For babies and toddlers.
www.thepumphouseproject.co.uk/discodots

July 2018
Sunday 1st July 2018
BUSCOT RUN - 5k & 10k
The annual Buscot Run organised by Faringdon Rotary will take place this year on Sunday 1st July in the beautiful setting of Buscot Park whilst the park is closed by kind permission of Lord Faringdon. Run over 5k and 10k the course has been accurately measured using GPS and runs right past the front door of Buscot House, through formal parkland, woods and around open fields on a mix of gravel and tarmac. Water stations will be at strategic locations.
The 5k race will start at 9.30am and the 10k at 10.30am.
Whether you’re a serious runner or just jog for enjoyment, if you would like to enrol for either race, you can register with PayPal on our website: www.faringdonrotaryclub.org For further details call Roddy Benson 01367 243864. All proceeds go to our charity projects, most of which are local.

Sat 7th July
Peace Fete
Coleshill

Sat 21 July
Craft Market in the town centre
10am-1pm

August 2018
Sat 18 August
Vintage Market
10am-1pm in the town centre

September 2018
Sat 15 Sept
Heritage Day in the town (more details to follow)

October 2018
Sat 20 October
Apple Day
in the Market Square, 10am-1pm

November 2018
Sat 17 November
Christmas Market - 10am-1pm in the town centre

December 2018
Marche de Noel - French market in the town centre
10am-1pm