What's on in and around Faringdon
Many organisations display more events on their own websites. See the links above to find more fun and interesting things to do
Have a look at current Event Poster Notice Board
Have a look at current Event Poster Notice Board
September 2016
Sat 24 Sep - Sun 9 Oct
Sculpture on the Farm
Farmer Gow's, Fernham Road, Longcot, nr Faringdon, SN7 7PR
10am - 5pm, daily £8, OAP/Conc/Student £7.50, £7, U3s ~ complimentary
Sculpture on the Farm at Farmer Gow’s will be Oxfordshire’s largest exhibition of its kind in 2016 with over 200 artworks including stone and wood carvings, ceramics, painting and wire work.
Lendon Scantlebury has carefully drawn on his long experience as sculptor and exhibition organiser to bring together an eclectic mix of artworks that will form a fascinating trail among the animals and landscape of Farmer Gow’s.
There will be daily demonstrations of wood and stone carving by the artists – using local wood to create dynamic flora and fauna and stone from distant Zimbabwe carved in intricate and beautiful designs.
enquiries@farmergows.co.uk
01793 780 555
www.farmergows.co.uk
Online shop (tickets) - http://shop.farmergows.co.uk
Tuesday 27th September 2016
Quiz Night
The Swan, Faringdon
8.30pm
contact: 01367 241480
Wednesday 28th
Regent Cinema PS I Love you
Corn Exchange 12.30 for film at 1pm
Mum and Baby film
see Poster Notice Board
Wednesday 28th September
Ferndale Community Choir
Catholic Church, Marlborough St, Sing from 7pm- 8.30pm
No experience needed. No auditions Everyone welcome
Led by Louise Woodgate, professional singer and teacher
genewebb@rocketmail.com 01367 242222
30th Sept and 1 st October
Bangers and Beer Festival
Corn Exchange
See Poster page
Sat 24 Sep - Sun 9 Oct
Sculpture on the Farm
Farmer Gow's, Fernham Road, Longcot, nr Faringdon, SN7 7PR
10am - 5pm, daily £8, OAP/Conc/Student £7.50, £7, U3s ~ complimentary
Sculpture on the Farm at Farmer Gow’s will be Oxfordshire’s largest exhibition of its kind in 2016 with over 200 artworks including stone and wood carvings, ceramics, painting and wire work.
Lendon Scantlebury has carefully drawn on his long experience as sculptor and exhibition organiser to bring together an eclectic mix of artworks that will form a fascinating trail among the animals and landscape of Farmer Gow’s.
There will be daily demonstrations of wood and stone carving by the artists – using local wood to create dynamic flora and fauna and stone from distant Zimbabwe carved in intricate and beautiful designs.
enquiries@farmergows.co.uk
01793 780 555
www.farmergows.co.uk
Online shop (tickets) - http://shop.farmergows.co.uk
Tuesday 27th September 2016
Quiz Night
The Swan, Faringdon
8.30pm
contact: 01367 241480
Wednesday 28th
Regent Cinema PS I Love you
Corn Exchange 12.30 for film at 1pm
Mum and Baby film
see Poster Notice Board
Wednesday 28th September
Ferndale Community Choir
Catholic Church, Marlborough St, Sing from 7pm- 8.30pm
No experience needed. No auditions Everyone welcome
Led by Louise Woodgate, professional singer and teacher
genewebb@rocketmail.com 01367 242222
30th Sept and 1 st October
Bangers and Beer Festival
Corn Exchange
See Poster page
October 2016
Saturday October 1st
Bangers and Beer Festival
Market Place
Saturday 1st October
Storyteller Night
Teapot Tearooms, Britchcombe Farm, Uffington. 6pm-9pm
Join storyteller Nik Luker for an evening of tall tales, myths and legends.
All you need to do is bring a chair and blanket to this free event.
*Please note, children over 8 are also welcome but must be accompanied by a parent.*
Story telling starts at 7.30pm Hot food, cakes and drinks served from 6pm
Parking on site. More information 0780 063 7917
Sunday 2nd October
Folly Tower Open
11am- 5pm
Adults £3, 11-16 £1, Under 11s free
www.faringdonfolly.org.uk
Sunday 3rd October 2016
THE 15 MINUTE CLUB (open mic)
The Swan, Faringdon
8.30pm
Contact: 01367 241480
Tuesday 4th October 2016
QUIZ WITH QUIZMASTER RAY
The Swan, Faringdon
8.30pm
Contact: 01367 241480
Wednesday 5th October
Regent Cinema The Dressmaker (12) Drama 15
The Dressmaker tells the story of the beautiful and talented Tilly Dunnage (Academy Award winner Kate Winslet). After years working as a dressmaker in exclusive Parisian fashion houses, Tilly returns home to a town in the Australian outback to reconcile with her eccentric mother Molly (Academy Award nominee Judy Davis). She also falls in love with the pure-hearted Teddy (Liam Hemsworth), and armed with her sewing machine and haute couture style, Tilly transforms the women of the town, exacting sweet revenge on those who did her wrong
Director: Jocelyn Moorhouse
Writers: Rosalie Ham (novel) P J Hogan
Stars: Kate Winslet, Liam Hemsworth, Hugo Wearing
Matinee Club @ The Regent Cinema, The Corn Exchange, Faringdon. Doors open 12.30pm, film starts at 1pm. £4 Single Entry. £24 Annual Membership (min. 12 films). Free tea/coffee. For more information and tickets please contact Faringdon Information Centre on 01367 242191, email regentcinema@faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk or visit www.faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk/regent-cinema
Wednesday 5th Octoberr
Ferndale Community Choir
Catholic Church, Marlborough St, Sing from 7pm- 8.30pm
No experience needed. No auditions Everyone welcome
Led by Louise Woodgate, professional singer and teacher
genewebb@rocketmail.com 01367 242222
Thurs 6th October
Faringdon Community Bus to Lechlade & Garden Centre.
Depart Market Place @ 13:15. Tickets from TIC £4.00
http://www.faringdoncommunitybus.co.uk/trips.htm
Thursday 6th October 2016
FOLK NIGHT
The Swan, Faringdon
8.30pm
Contact: Rachel@ragaland.freeserve.co.uk
Friday 7th October 2016
African Children's Fund Fashion Show
Corn Exchange Faringdon
Doors open 7.00pm - starts 7.30pm
Tickets £5.00 available from African Children's Fund Shop prior to event £6.00 on the door.
Fun evening with local models showing some of the lovely clothes and accessories all of which have been donated to the charity.
Raffle, Bar, Tea and Coffee available
All clothes and accessories are available to be bought on the evening and of course in our shops.
African Children's Fund reg charity 1114699
Silver Birch House, Cow Lane, Longworth OX13 5EJ
Contact 01367 244480
Sat October 8th
Hound Racing
Berners Allsop Estate, Little Coxwell
Come along and watch the Old Berks hound race. A fun filled event with entertainment for all the family.
Free admission, admission from 2.30. First race race at 3.00, last race approximately 6.00.
There will be a bar (vital), refreshments and a tote.
5 races throughout the afternoon.
Saturday 8th October 2016
LIVE MUSIC - THUNDERBIRD
The Swan, Faringdon
9.00pm
Contact: 01367 241480
Sat October 8th
Celebration of Life- The Railway Children
All Saints Church, 6.30 (75 minute performance, £10
Music, singing, readings- Faringdon Singers, Bakehouse Trio, Cherry Tree Players, John Ridgeway
Proms style finale
See Poster Notice Board for more information
Props from Great Western railway, Mood lighting
Tickets from Tourist Information, Tesco, Faringdon Cbbler. Mustard See or Tracey Collen, 01367 242327
In aid of MacMillan
Sunday 9th October
3 pm St John Vianney Church, Charlton Road Wantage OX12 8ER
Animal Blessing Service
Bring your pets and friends of all ages to this service. All welcome. Guest Speaker Rev Hedley Feast. Join us for tea afterwards in the Church Hall
Tel: 01235 868516
Tuesday 11th October 2016
MUSIC QUIZ WITH QUIZMASTER JUSTIN
The Swan, Faringdon
8.30pm
Contact: 01367 241480
Thursday 13th October 2016
TOTALLY ACOUSTIC NIGHT
(Acoustic jam session - all welcome)
The Swan, Faringdon
8.30pm
Contact: 01367 241480
Thurs Oct 13th
FOLLY CARD CRAFT We are a friendly club with an interest in making greeting cards, either just for fun or for special occasions. We meet on the second Thursday of every month when we have a demonstration of a card-making technique.
Our next session will be on Thursday October 13th at 7.15 p.m. using Christmas Cards with Jenny.
We meet in the Jubilee Room (1st floor) at the Pump House. If you are already an expert or thinking of starting this hobby, you would be very welcome. Subs £25, visitors £5. Details Rosemary Church 01367 240885
Friday, Saturday14th and 15th October
Annual Art Exhibition
Corn Exchange, 10.00-18.00
Free Admission
Faringdon Art Society
http://www.faringdonartsociety.org.uk/
Saturday 15th October
Apple Day Market
10.00am -1.00pm
Faringdon
Booking form and more about Faringdon Markets
Saturday 15th October
Quiz Night
Barber Rooms, All Saints Church, 7.30pm
Tables 4-6
£10 to include Posh ploughmans and pud. Drinks by donation, raffle
Eve Olney 01367 241927
In aid of Faringdon Day Centre
Sunday 16th October
Annual Art Exhibition
Corn Exchange, 10.00-16.00
Free Admission
Faringdon Art Society
http://www.faringdonartsociety.org.uk/
Sunday 16th October
Folly Tower Open
11am- 5pm
Adults £3, 11-16 £1, Under 11s free
www.faringdonfolly.org.uk
Tuesday, 18th October
U3A annual Open Day in the Faringdon Corn Exchange 10.00 till 12.00.
This event is both to attract new members and to allow existing members to learn something of groups with which they are not familiar, and which they might consider joining. Come and have a browse around the different stands, and chat to the different Group Leaders. Refreshments available.
http://www.faringdondistrictu3awordpress.com
Tuesday 18th October 2016
QUIZ NIGHT
The Swan, Faringdon
8.30pm
Contact: 01367 241480
Thursday, 20th October
"Living and working in Turkey in the 1960s". Speaker Ron Colyer who leads our own Science and Technology Group (known to many as a lecturer at Shrivenham). Venue is the Corn Exchange at 2.30pm. All members are welcome as are visitors but the latter will be required to make a contribution of £1.50 to U3A.. Refreshments are available.
Further enquiries - please consult the website http://www.faringdondistrictu3awordpress.com or contact the chairman Peter Smith on 01367 241 241.
Thursday 20th October 2016
FRENCH THEMED FOLK NIGHT
The Swan, Faringdon
8.30pm
Contact: 01367 241480
Friday 21st October
Regent Cinema Love & Friendship (U) (Comedy, Drama, Romance - 2016)
Beautiful young widow Lady Susan Vernon visits to the estate of her in-laws to wait out the colourful rumours about her dalliances circulating through polite society. Whilst ensconced there, she decides to secure a husband for herself and a future for her eligible but reluctant daughter, Frederica. In doing so she attracts the simultaneous attentions of the young, handsome Reginald DeCourcy, the rich and silly Sir James Martin and the divinely handsome, but married, Lord Manwaring, complicating matters severely.
Director: Whit Stillman
Writer: Jane Austen (based on her novella "Lady Susan") Whit Stillman
Stars: Kate Beckinsdale, Choe Sevigny, Xavier Samuel
Blockbuster Nights @ The Regent Cinema, The Corn Exchange, Faringdon. Doors open 7pm, film starts at 7.30pm. £4 Adults. £3 Under 18s. £10 Family ticket.
For more information and tickets please contact Faringdon Information Centre on 01367 242191 or
email regentcinema@faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk or visit www.faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk/regent-cinema
Saturday 22nd October 2016
LIVE MUSIC - TOM HINGLEY (ex-lead singer with INSPIRAL CARPETS)
The Swan, Faringdon
9.30pm
Contact: 01367 241480
Tuesday 25th October 2016
QUIZ NIGHT
The Swan, Faringdon
8.30pm
Contact: 01367 241480
Thurs 27th October
Faringdon Community Bus to Westonbirt Arboretum (Admission not included) .
Depart Market Place @ 13:15. Tickets from TIC £8.00
http://www.faringdoncommunitybus.co.uk/trips.htm
Thursday 27th October 2016
CARDS AGAINST HUMANITY
(a fun card game for horrible people!)
The Swan, Faringdon
8.30pm
Contact: 01367 241480
Saturday October 1st
Bangers and Beer Festival
Market Place
Saturday 1st October
Storyteller Night
Teapot Tearooms, Britchcombe Farm, Uffington. 6pm-9pm
Join storyteller Nik Luker for an evening of tall tales, myths and legends.
All you need to do is bring a chair and blanket to this free event.
*Please note, children over 8 are also welcome but must be accompanied by a parent.*
Story telling starts at 7.30pm Hot food, cakes and drinks served from 6pm
Parking on site. More information 0780 063 7917
Sunday 2nd October
Folly Tower Open
11am- 5pm
Adults £3, 11-16 £1, Under 11s free
www.faringdonfolly.org.uk
Sunday 3rd October 2016
THE 15 MINUTE CLUB (open mic)
The Swan, Faringdon
8.30pm
Contact: 01367 241480
Tuesday 4th October 2016
QUIZ WITH QUIZMASTER RAY
The Swan, Faringdon
8.30pm
Contact: 01367 241480
Wednesday 5th October
Regent Cinema The Dressmaker (12) Drama 15
The Dressmaker tells the story of the beautiful and talented Tilly Dunnage (Academy Award winner Kate Winslet). After years working as a dressmaker in exclusive Parisian fashion houses, Tilly returns home to a town in the Australian outback to reconcile with her eccentric mother Molly (Academy Award nominee Judy Davis). She also falls in love with the pure-hearted Teddy (Liam Hemsworth), and armed with her sewing machine and haute couture style, Tilly transforms the women of the town, exacting sweet revenge on those who did her wrong
Director: Jocelyn Moorhouse
Writers: Rosalie Ham (novel) P J Hogan
Stars: Kate Winslet, Liam Hemsworth, Hugo Wearing
Matinee Club @ The Regent Cinema, The Corn Exchange, Faringdon. Doors open 12.30pm, film starts at 1pm. £4 Single Entry. £24 Annual Membership (min. 12 films). Free tea/coffee. For more information and tickets please contact Faringdon Information Centre on 01367 242191, email regentcinema@faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk or visit www.faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk/regent-cinema
Wednesday 5th Octoberr
Ferndale Community Choir
Catholic Church, Marlborough St, Sing from 7pm- 8.30pm
No experience needed. No auditions Everyone welcome
Led by Louise Woodgate, professional singer and teacher
genewebb@rocketmail.com 01367 242222
Thurs 6th October
Faringdon Community Bus to Lechlade & Garden Centre.
Depart Market Place @ 13:15. Tickets from TIC £4.00
http://www.faringdoncommunitybus.co.uk/trips.htm
Thursday 6th October 2016
FOLK NIGHT
The Swan, Faringdon
8.30pm
Contact: Rachel@ragaland.freeserve.co.uk
Friday 7th October 2016
African Children's Fund Fashion Show
Corn Exchange Faringdon
Doors open 7.00pm - starts 7.30pm
Tickets £5.00 available from African Children's Fund Shop prior to event £6.00 on the door.
Fun evening with local models showing some of the lovely clothes and accessories all of which have been donated to the charity.
Raffle, Bar, Tea and Coffee available
All clothes and accessories are available to be bought on the evening and of course in our shops.
African Children's Fund reg charity 1114699
Silver Birch House, Cow Lane, Longworth OX13 5EJ
Contact 01367 244480
Sat October 8th
Hound Racing
Berners Allsop Estate, Little Coxwell
Come along and watch the Old Berks hound race. A fun filled event with entertainment for all the family.
Free admission, admission from 2.30. First race race at 3.00, last race approximately 6.00.
There will be a bar (vital), refreshments and a tote.
5 races throughout the afternoon.
Saturday 8th October 2016
LIVE MUSIC - THUNDERBIRD
The Swan, Faringdon
9.00pm
Contact: 01367 241480
Sat October 8th
Celebration of Life- The Railway Children
All Saints Church, 6.30 (75 minute performance, £10
Music, singing, readings- Faringdon Singers, Bakehouse Trio, Cherry Tree Players, John Ridgeway
Proms style finale
See Poster Notice Board for more information
Props from Great Western railway, Mood lighting
Tickets from Tourist Information, Tesco, Faringdon Cbbler. Mustard See or Tracey Collen, 01367 242327
In aid of MacMillan
Sunday 9th October
3 pm St John Vianney Church, Charlton Road Wantage OX12 8ER
Animal Blessing Service
Bring your pets and friends of all ages to this service. All welcome. Guest Speaker Rev Hedley Feast. Join us for tea afterwards in the Church Hall
Tel: 01235 868516
Tuesday 11th October 2016
MUSIC QUIZ WITH QUIZMASTER JUSTIN
The Swan, Faringdon
8.30pm
Contact: 01367 241480
Thursday 13th October 2016
TOTALLY ACOUSTIC NIGHT
(Acoustic jam session - all welcome)
The Swan, Faringdon
8.30pm
Contact: 01367 241480
Thurs Oct 13th
FOLLY CARD CRAFT We are a friendly club with an interest in making greeting cards, either just for fun or for special occasions. We meet on the second Thursday of every month when we have a demonstration of a card-making technique.
Our next session will be on Thursday October 13th at 7.15 p.m. using Christmas Cards with Jenny.
We meet in the Jubilee Room (1st floor) at the Pump House. If you are already an expert or thinking of starting this hobby, you would be very welcome. Subs £25, visitors £5. Details Rosemary Church 01367 240885
Friday, Saturday14th and 15th October
Annual Art Exhibition
Corn Exchange, 10.00-18.00
Free Admission
Faringdon Art Society
http://www.faringdonartsociety.org.uk/
Saturday 15th October
Apple Day Market
10.00am -1.00pm
Faringdon
Booking form and more about Faringdon Markets
Saturday 15th October
Quiz Night
Barber Rooms, All Saints Church, 7.30pm
Tables 4-6
£10 to include Posh ploughmans and pud. Drinks by donation, raffle
Eve Olney 01367 241927
In aid of Faringdon Day Centre
Sunday 16th October
Annual Art Exhibition
Corn Exchange, 10.00-16.00
Free Admission
Faringdon Art Society
http://www.faringdonartsociety.org.uk/
Sunday 16th October
Folly Tower Open
11am- 5pm
Adults £3, 11-16 £1, Under 11s free
www.faringdonfolly.org.uk
Tuesday, 18th October
U3A annual Open Day in the Faringdon Corn Exchange 10.00 till 12.00.
This event is both to attract new members and to allow existing members to learn something of groups with which they are not familiar, and which they might consider joining. Come and have a browse around the different stands, and chat to the different Group Leaders. Refreshments available.
http://www.faringdondistrictu3awordpress.com
Tuesday 18th October 2016
QUIZ NIGHT
The Swan, Faringdon
8.30pm
Contact: 01367 241480
Thursday, 20th October
"Living and working in Turkey in the 1960s". Speaker Ron Colyer who leads our own Science and Technology Group (known to many as a lecturer at Shrivenham). Venue is the Corn Exchange at 2.30pm. All members are welcome as are visitors but the latter will be required to make a contribution of £1.50 to U3A.. Refreshments are available.
Further enquiries - please consult the website http://www.faringdondistrictu3awordpress.com or contact the chairman Peter Smith on 01367 241 241.
Thursday 20th October 2016
FRENCH THEMED FOLK NIGHT
The Swan, Faringdon
8.30pm
Contact: 01367 241480
Friday 21st October
Regent Cinema Love & Friendship (U) (Comedy, Drama, Romance - 2016)
Beautiful young widow Lady Susan Vernon visits to the estate of her in-laws to wait out the colourful rumours about her dalliances circulating through polite society. Whilst ensconced there, she decides to secure a husband for herself and a future for her eligible but reluctant daughter, Frederica. In doing so she attracts the simultaneous attentions of the young, handsome Reginald DeCourcy, the rich and silly Sir James Martin and the divinely handsome, but married, Lord Manwaring, complicating matters severely.
Director: Whit Stillman
Writer: Jane Austen (based on her novella "Lady Susan") Whit Stillman
Stars: Kate Beckinsdale, Choe Sevigny, Xavier Samuel
Blockbuster Nights @ The Regent Cinema, The Corn Exchange, Faringdon. Doors open 7pm, film starts at 7.30pm. £4 Adults. £3 Under 18s. £10 Family ticket.
For more information and tickets please contact Faringdon Information Centre on 01367 242191 or
email regentcinema@faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk or visit www.faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk/regent-cinema
Saturday 22nd October 2016
LIVE MUSIC - TOM HINGLEY (ex-lead singer with INSPIRAL CARPETS)
The Swan, Faringdon
9.30pm
Contact: 01367 241480
Tuesday 25th October 2016
QUIZ NIGHT
The Swan, Faringdon
8.30pm
Contact: 01367 241480
Thurs 27th October
Faringdon Community Bus to Westonbirt Arboretum (Admission not included) .
Depart Market Place @ 13:15. Tickets from TIC £8.00
http://www.faringdoncommunitybus.co.uk/trips.htm
Thursday 27th October 2016
CARDS AGAINST HUMANITY
(a fun card game for horrible people!)
The Swan, Faringdon
8.30pm
Contact: 01367 241480
November 2016
Saturday 5th November 2016- 25/9/16
FARINGDON FIREWORKS AND BONFIRE
Organised by Faringdon Rotary the Fireworks display and bonfire will be held in the grounds of Faringdon House on Saturday 5th November. Gates open at 6.00pm – Display will begin at 7.00pm. It is recommended that you arrive early to avoid disappointment. The bonfire will be lit immediately after the firework display. We hope you will be joining in the fun this year and in doing so you will help us raise valuable funds for local charities. Traffic Road Signs will direct you from the A417 and the A420
Car Parking is available on site, although many people use the town’s car parks and walk the few hundred yards to the site. Please note: you are not allowed to bring your own fireworks.
We are indebted to Faringdon House Estate for allowing us the use of their land and ask everyone to respect this by placing ALL LITTER in the bins provided.
We look forward to seeing you.
Thurs November 10th
FOLLY CARD CRAFT We are a friendly club with an interest in making greeting cards, either just for fun or for special occasions. We meet on the second Thursday of every month when we have a demonstration of a card-making technique.
Our next session will be on Thursday November 10th at 7.15 p.m. Tea Bag Folding with Beryl.
We meet in the Jubilee Room (1st floor) at the Pump House. If you are already an expert or thinking of starting this hobby, you would be very welcome. Subs £25, visitors £5. Details Rosemary Church 01367 240885
Thurs 10th November
Faringdon Community Bus to Banbury.
Depart Market Place @ 13:15 . Tickets from TIC £8.00
http://www.faringdoncommunitybus.co.uk/trips.htm
Friday 11th September
Exhibition of war time memorabilia
Old Town Hall 10am-4pm
Organised by British Legion
Friday 11th November
Festival of Remembrance
All Saints Church
With Ferndale Community Choir
Saturday 12th November
Exhibition of war time memorabilia
Old Town Hall 10am-4pm
Organised by British Legion
Sunday 13th November
Exhibition of war time memorabilia
Old Town Hall 10am-1pm
Organised by British Legion
Saturday 19th November
Christmas Gifts Market
10.00am -1.00pm
Faringdon
Booking form and more about Faringdon Markets
Sat November 26th
Soul Night with Al Cane
Pump House Project
Sat November 26th
Martyn Joseph Concert
Corn Exchange, 8pm, £16
Tickets from Tourist Information Centre
Sun 27th November
Faringdon Communty Bus to Bristol Cribbs Causeway XMAS shopping.
Depart Market Place @ 09:30. Tickets from TIC £12.00
http://www.faringdoncommunitybus.co.uk/trips.htm
Saturday 5th November 2016- 25/9/16
FARINGDON FIREWORKS AND BONFIRE
Organised by Faringdon Rotary the Fireworks display and bonfire will be held in the grounds of Faringdon House on Saturday 5th November. Gates open at 6.00pm – Display will begin at 7.00pm. It is recommended that you arrive early to avoid disappointment. The bonfire will be lit immediately after the firework display. We hope you will be joining in the fun this year and in doing so you will help us raise valuable funds for local charities. Traffic Road Signs will direct you from the A417 and the A420
Car Parking is available on site, although many people use the town’s car parks and walk the few hundred yards to the site. Please note: you are not allowed to bring your own fireworks.
We are indebted to Faringdon House Estate for allowing us the use of their land and ask everyone to respect this by placing ALL LITTER in the bins provided.
We look forward to seeing you.
Thurs November 10th
FOLLY CARD CRAFT We are a friendly club with an interest in making greeting cards, either just for fun or for special occasions. We meet on the second Thursday of every month when we have a demonstration of a card-making technique.
Our next session will be on Thursday November 10th at 7.15 p.m. Tea Bag Folding with Beryl.
We meet in the Jubilee Room (1st floor) at the Pump House. If you are already an expert or thinking of starting this hobby, you would be very welcome. Subs £25, visitors £5. Details Rosemary Church 01367 240885
Thurs 10th November
Faringdon Community Bus to Banbury.
Depart Market Place @ 13:15 . Tickets from TIC £8.00
http://www.faringdoncommunitybus.co.uk/trips.htm
Friday 11th September
Exhibition of war time memorabilia
Old Town Hall 10am-4pm
Organised by British Legion
Friday 11th November
Festival of Remembrance
All Saints Church
With Ferndale Community Choir
Saturday 12th November
Exhibition of war time memorabilia
Old Town Hall 10am-4pm
Organised by British Legion
Sunday 13th November
Exhibition of war time memorabilia
Old Town Hall 10am-1pm
Organised by British Legion
Saturday 19th November
Christmas Gifts Market
10.00am -1.00pm
Faringdon
Booking form and more about Faringdon Markets
Sat November 26th
Soul Night with Al Cane
Pump House Project
Sat November 26th
Martyn Joseph Concert
Corn Exchange, 8pm, £16
Tickets from Tourist Information Centre
Sun 27th November
Faringdon Communty Bus to Bristol Cribbs Causeway XMAS shopping.
Depart Market Place @ 09:30. Tickets from TIC £12.00
http://www.faringdoncommunitybus.co.uk/trips.htm
December 2016
Sat 3rd December
Christmas Lights switch on, Faringdon
Thurs 8th December
Faringdon Community Bus to Burford (and Garden Centre).
Depart Market Place @ 13:15. Tickets from TIC £5.00
http://www.faringdoncommunitybus.co.uk/trips.htm
Thurs 15th December
Faringdon Community Bus to Witney.
Depart Market Place @ 13:15. Tickets from TIC £5.00
http://www.faringdoncommunitybus.co.uk/trips.htm
Saturday 17th December
Christmas Market
10.00am -1.00pm
Faringdon
Booking form and more about Faringdon Markets
Sat 3rd December
Christmas Lights switch on, Faringdon
Thurs 8th December
Faringdon Community Bus to Burford (and Garden Centre).
Depart Market Place @ 13:15. Tickets from TIC £5.00
http://www.faringdoncommunitybus.co.uk/trips.htm
Thurs 15th December
Faringdon Community Bus to Witney.
Depart Market Place @ 13:15. Tickets from TIC £5.00
http://www.faringdoncommunitybus.co.uk/trips.htm
Saturday 17th December
Christmas Market
10.00am -1.00pm
Faringdon
Booking form and more about Faringdon Markets
January 2017
Wednesday 18th January 2017
Faringdon Historical Society meeting at 7.45 pm at the Old Town Hall in Faringdon. The talk is entitled ‘The Secrets of Pennyhooks Valley’: Neil Maw will be digging up all the secrets from the distant past to the present time from this little known part of Watchfield. Visitors and new members welcome.
Wednesday 18th January 2017
Faringdon Historical Society meeting at 7.45 pm at the Old Town Hall in Faringdon. The talk is entitled ‘The Secrets of Pennyhooks Valley’: Neil Maw will be digging up all the secrets from the distant past to the present time from this little known part of Watchfield. Visitors and new members welcome.
February 2017
Wednesday 15th February 2017
Faringdon Historical Society meeting at 7.45 pm at the Old Town Hall in Faringdon. John Leighfield will present ‘Maps of the Area’, from the earliest attempts to how current technology enables map-making. Visitors and new members welcome.
Wednesday 15th February 2017
Faringdon Historical Society meeting at 7.45 pm at the Old Town Hall in Faringdon. John Leighfield will present ‘Maps of the Area’, from the earliest attempts to how current technology enables map-making. Visitors and new members welcome.
March 2017
Wednesday 15th March 2017
Faringdon Historical Society meeting at 7.45 pm at the Old Town Hall in Faringdon. The speaker, Nick Shippobotham, will present ‘Edward Loveden of Buscot, the man responsible for the building of Buscot House, developing a model farm; we will hear too, of the scandal in his private life. Visitors and new members welcome.
Wednesday 15th March 2017
Faringdon Historical Society meeting at 7.45 pm at the Old Town Hall in Faringdon. The speaker, Nick Shippobotham, will present ‘Edward Loveden of Buscot, the man responsible for the building of Buscot House, developing a model farm; we will hear too, of the scandal in his private life. Visitors and new members welcome.
April 2017
Wednesday 19th April 2017
Faringdon Historical Society meeting at 7.45 pm at the Old Town Hall in Faringdon. The speaker is Professor Stephen Church: a welcome return of this enthusiastic speaker who will present his latest research on the boy king, Henry III, who reigned for 65, sometimes turbulent, years in the 13th century. Visitors and new members welcome.
Wednesday 19th April 2017
Faringdon Historical Society meeting at 7.45 pm at the Old Town Hall in Faringdon. The speaker is Professor Stephen Church: a welcome return of this enthusiastic speaker who will present his latest research on the boy king, Henry III, who reigned for 65, sometimes turbulent, years in the 13th century. Visitors and new members welcome.
May 2017
Wednesday 17th May 2017
Faringdon Historical Society meeting at 7.45 pm at the Old Town Hall in Faringdon. The speaker is Liz Woolley on ‘Child Labour’: the extent and tasks at which children were expected to labour in centuries past. Visitors and new members welcome.
Wednesday 17th May 2017
Faringdon Historical Society meeting at 7.45 pm at the Old Town Hall in Faringdon. The speaker is Liz Woolley on ‘Child Labour’: the extent and tasks at which children were expected to labour in centuries past. Visitors and new members welcome.
June 2017
Wednesday 21st June 2017
Faringdon Historical Society meeting at 7.45 pm at the Old Town Hall in Faringdon. Heather Rosser will present ‘The effects of WW1 on families’: how family members coped with the often devastating and traumatic effects of the Great War. Visitors and new members welcome.
Wednesday 21st June 2017
Faringdon Historical Society meeting at 7.45 pm at the Old Town Hall in Faringdon. Heather Rosser will present ‘The effects of WW1 on families’: how family members coped with the often devastating and traumatic effects of the Great War. Visitors and new members welcome.
