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Our free Wildlife Wander is on Wednesday 30th July 3.30pm – 5.30pm - 18/7/25
It will provide an opportunity to learn about the lesser-known green spaces in North Faringdon.
The wander will start at the allotments at Lechlade Road, SN78AH where bees, butterflies and moths are hard at work pollinating a myriad of plants and vegetables. There will be a short walk to All Saints churchyard to hear about the work to create a biodiverse green space and to spot seasonal plant species. There will be another short walk to The Wilderness, a piece of land next to the Hobble which Faringdon Town Council want to make a wildlife sanctuary.
Friends of The Wilderness will be on hand to talk about plans to preserve and develop the area and provide access to schools, local community groups and residents.
Wild Oxfordshire will lead the walk and provide insights and stories along the way. There will also be a fun ‘Spot the Wildlife’ sheet to guide younger participants and information about wildlife gardening.
All are welcome but those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Please sign-up using Eventbrite using the QR code on the flyer or contact Community First at [email protected]
See poster
Walk and breakfast- 18/7/25
Join a walk from Faringdon Football Club to Folly Hill at 7.15 on the morning of 1st August. Followed by breakfast at the Football Club.
Donations will contribute to the Folly Tower Repair fund.
Organised by Julie Farmer. Faringdon Business Network
Faringdon Games Club at Folly Fest - 11/7/25
On Sunday 13th July, from 3pm-5pm ( in the Corn Exchange) we are running family board games, games suitable for ages 6+.
From 5pm we will be running Faringdon themed Dungeons and Dragons, as well as some Blood on the Folly Tower games. All signups are in person on the day, first come, first served!
Full peal at All Saints - 8/7/25
On Saturday 18th July some visiting bellringers from York, Oxford, Bristol and Swindon will be joining local ringers to attempt a full peal for one of the local ringer's 18th birthday at All Saints Church Faringdon.
If successful this will last just under 3 hours (between 10am and about 1.30pm).
Although many churches ring several peals a year, this is less common at Faringdon where there are typically one or two peals a year. As always we are grateful for the recognition and support we get from the Church and the town.
If you’d like to get more involved with bell ringing at All Saint’s, then please email us at [email protected]
More information about the bells can be found at https://www.allsaintsfaringdon.org/bells-bell-ringing
Name supplied
Regent Cinema in August - 7/7/25
Matinee: Weds 6 August - The Penguin Lessons (12A) (2024 - Drama)
A disillusioned Englishman who goes to work in a school in a divided Argentina in 1976 finds his life transformed when he rescues an orphaned penguin from the beach
Stars: Steve Coogan Jonathan Pryce Bruno Blas
Film duration: 1 hours 51 mins (no interval) **REMEMBER TO ADD 3 HOURS PARKING IF DRIVING**
Matinee Club @ The Regent Cinema, Corn Exchange, Faringdon
Doors open 12.30pm, film starts at 1pm
Matinee Club Membership - Just £24 for 12 films
Blockbuster: Fri 22 August - September 5 (15) (2024 - Drama History Thriller)
During the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany, an American sports broadcasting team must adapt to live coverage of the Israeli athletes being held hostage by a terrorist group
Stars: Peter Sarsgaard John Magaro Ben Chaplin
Film duration: 1 hrs 35 mins (no interval)
Blockbuster @ The Regent Cinema, Corn Exchange, Faringdon
Doors open 7.00pm, film starts at 7.30pm
Advance tickets: £3 U18s, £4 Adult, £10 Family from Faringdon Information Centre
Tickets on the door £1 more!
FREE film on the 11th July for Folly Fest 2025 - Snow White (PG) No need to buy tickets, just come along!
Folly Fest Classical Fringe - 5/7/25
This year it's on Saturday from 12.00 until 4.30 in the Catholic Church Hall
Great program - see this poster
Oxfordshire County Council recycling sites- 4/7/25
OCC want your views on possible changes to opening times, days and charges
Oxfordshire's household waste recycling centre (HWRC) consultation | Let's Talk Oxfordshire
Latest Faringdon Folly news - 2/7/25
New benches, sculpture, repairs fund update, planting
FOLLY FLANNERY - Woodland Waffle, Tower Tales & Hilly Hype
Music in the Market Square - 25/6/25
A couple of old boys........
Two of Faringdon's more "senior" residents, Jonjo and Dave, plan to give a bit of impromptu entertainment on melodeon and guitar in the Market Place, Saturday 5th July.
They'll be there between 11 and 12, weather permitting. They're entirely acoustic, no mikes, amps or speakers, and can pretty much guarantee that nothing you hear will be less than half a century old. So no Taylor Swift, whoever he is.
There might even be a guest appearance from that ancient fifties rock'n'roll singer Rickety Nelson, who has escaped Trump's America and seems to have taken up residence in Faringdon.
Al Cane and Helen will be there too, with a stall of Helen's lovely cards for you to browse while you're listening.
Dave and Jonjo are playing for their own amusement and possibly yours, but there will be an opportunity to help children in Gaza.
Survey re switching off some street lamps - 25/6/25
Part-night lighting and street lighting policy | Let's Talk Oxfordshire (Scroll down to see 'Take Survey')
Closes July 6th
Oxfordshire County Council operates approximately 60,000 streetlights across the county. Part-night lighting is an approach to reducing, or switching off, street lighting in an area for part of the night. It is intended to be used during the hours when the fewest people are using the streets. Part-night lighting isn’t new, it operates in many other parts of the UK and is already allowed for in our current street lighting and illuminated assets policy.We are proposing to introduce part-night lighting to improve the night-time environment for residents and wildlife, as well as energy and carbon reduction.
Wildlife Gardening - 23/6/25
See this presentation (pdf) to learn about how to encourage wild life in your garden
Community First Oxfordshire - A community development and placemaking charity
Extra Care Living- 23/6/25
New Homes on Brickell Way ( off Park Road)
See Poster for contact information
Concert in Buckland. Louise Woodgate and Friends - 23/6/25
In aid of Motor Neurones Disease
July 19th 7pm -9pm
Buckland Village Hall
Book tickets www.tickettailor.com/events/littlestarsmusicaltheatre/1694652
See poster
Music at All Saints Church - 22/6/25
Saturday July 5th, 7.30pm
The internationally renowned concert pianist Maki Sekiya will return to Faringdon for the 3rd time to perform at All Saints in Faringdon. Maki will bring a varied programme of romantic piano music with music from Frédéric Chopin and other composers.
This is an event not to be missed.
book your tickets today.
Botley Flyer - 21/6/25
Free transport from Botley Road into Oxford Centre ( While road into Oxford is closed)
See poster
Have your say - 21/6/25
Have your say on our proposed two new councils
Faringdon would become part of Ridgeway Council - covering South Oxfordshire and some of Berkshire
Ridgeway Council will carry out all the duties of the current Oxford Council. Oxford County Council will be no more.
There'll be a similar arrangement in the North of the County through Oxford and Shires Unitary authority.
Deadline Wed 16th July
'Green' Grants from Groundworks - 21/6/25
Bupa Foundation Green Community Grants - Groundwork
Concert in Wantage - 21/6/25
I am a trombone player in Wantage Orchestra, and I wanted to let you know about a concert we’ve got coming up.
Wantage Parish Church on Saturday 5th July. 7pm - 9pm
We’ve put together a programme that’s designed to appeal to a wide audience, and because we’re hoping to welcome more young people along, we’re offering a half-price ticket for any adult who brings a school-aged child.
The program is:
See poster
Waste ( & Street Cleaning) survey - 8/6/25
The Vale council would like to know what you think of the waste and recycling services offered by South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils. These include refuse, recycling, food and garden waste collections, and street cleansing services.
Let's Talk Rubbish - Waste Satisfaction Survey 2025 - Join the conversation - South Oxfordshire & Vale of White Horse - Citizen Space
Survey closes 13/6/25
Organisational changes planned for Oxfordshire Councils- 6/6/25
Consideration is being given to have 2 single tier/unitary ( covering responsibilities of District and County) only
See https://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/vale-of-white-horse-district-council/five-councils-launch-two-unitary-proposal-for-oxfordshire-and-west-berkshire-and-seek-residents-views-on-how-local-government-could-be-improved/
Complete the online survey by July 18th. See Oxford & Shires and Ridgeway Councils - Join the conversation - South Oxfordshire & Vale of White Horse - Citizen Space
Find out more : Friday 27 June Old Crown Coach Inn, 25 Market Place, Faringdon, SN7 7HU, 10.30am – 1.30pm
I believe there are other options for Oxfordshire under discussion
Oxford City Council propose a 3 single tier councils See A greater Oxford unitary council to improve services and bring them closer to local people | Oxford City Council
Community Cinema - July films - 9/6/25
Matinee: Weds 2 July - Mr Burton (12A) (2024 - Biography Drama)
The story of the wild schoolboy, Rich Jenkins - son of a boozy miner - and an English teacher who recognised his talent, Philip Burton. A moving, untold story of how Rich Jenkins became Richard Burton, the biggest star Wales has ever produced.
Stars: Toby Jones, Lesley Manville, Harry Lawtey
Film duration: 2 hours 4 mins (no interval) **REMEMBER TO ADD 3 HOURS PARKING IF DRIVING**
Matinee Club @ The Regent Cinema, Corn Exchange, Faringdon
Doors open 12.30pm, film starts at 1pm
Advance tickets: £4 from Faringdon Information Centre
Tickets on the door £1 more!
Matinee Club Membership - Just £24 for 12 films
Kids: Weds 23 July - Dog Man (U) (2025 - Action Adventure Comedy Animation)
After a policeman and his police dog are fused together to turn into Dog Man, he must stop the villainous Petey the cat from cloning himself and creating an evil kitten, doubling his evil abilities
Stars: Pete Davidson, Poppy Liu, Lil Rel Howery
Film duration: 1 hour 29 mins (no interval)
Kids@ The Regent Cinema, Corn Exchange, Faringdon
Doors open 1.30pm, film starts at 2pm
Advance tickets: £3U18s £4 Adult £10 Family
Tickets on the door £1 more!
Blockbuster: Fri 25 July - A Real Pain (15) (2024 - Comedy Drama)
Mismatched cousins reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother, but their old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history
Stars: Kieran Culkin Jesse Eisenberg
Film duration: 1 hrs 30 mins (no interval)
Blockbuster @ The Regent Cinema, Corn Exchange, Faringdon
Doors open 7.00pm, film starts at 7.30pm
Advance tickets: £3 U18s, £4 Adult, £10 Family from Faringdon Information Centre
Tickets on the door £1 more!
FREE talk on Wildlife Gardening - 6/5/25
Friday 13th June, 7- 8.30pm at the Corn Exchange
Join Wild Oxfordshire's Nature Recovery Lead to learn practical tips on how you can incorporate ecological features to improve your green space for wildlife.
There will also be time to ask questions.
Or come along on the evening.
Contact Lisa Stead [email protected]
Faringdon Singers Summer Concert 'Where words and music meet' - 4/6/25
St. Nicholas Church, Fyfield OX13 5LR
Saturday 5th July 7.00pm.
Free entry with retiring collection for the church 'Building for Community Project'
A concert of traditional songs, folk music and jazz, including works by Shearing, Elgar and Rutter
Musical Director - Clare Woodall
Accompanist - Roger Spikes
All Saints Bells Quarter peal Sat 14th June - 2/6/25
A quarter peal (lasting approximately 45 minutes) will be rung on Saturday 14th June from 11.45am in memory of a bell ringer's father.
Talk in the community by Dr Russ - 2/6/25
To Screen or Not to Screen; why we and why we don't screen
Wednesday 25 June 6 - 7.30pm Catholic Church Hall, Faringdon
Everyone is welcome, just turn up.
Any questions to Social Prescribers 01367 242726 (voicemail)
See poster
White Horse Concerts - 31/5/25
June 7th, 7:30pm, All Saints' Church
French Virtuoso François Pineau-Benois who will perform the
24 Caprices for Solo Violin by Niccolò Paganini.
This will be a truly amazing performance as the 24 technically demanding Caprices by Paganini are usually only performed in one concert by very few talented violinists.
We're therefore grateful to bring this unique concert to you all, here in Faringdon.
Tickets are £20 and can be ordered online by clicking this link.
https://www.whitehorseconcerts.co.uk/events/paganini-violin-virtuoso-with-francois-pineau-benois
National Community Walk - 31/5/25
National Community Walk 8th June, Coleshill SN6 7PR, by the church
See poster
Wild Oxfordshire - 31/5/25
Read about Swifts
Summer Concert with the Torriano Ensemble on Saturday 12th July in St. Mary’s Church, Longcot- 31/5/25
The Torriano Ensemble are delighted to be joined by the talented young harpist Eleanor Medcalf for a concert of relaxing music for a summer’s evening
on Saturday 12th July at 6 pm in St. Mary’s Church, Longcot. Ravel’smasterpiece, the Introduction and Allegro Op. 46 for harp with flute, clarinet
and string quartet is paired here with a new composition, ‘Carmen Triptych’ by the composer Robert Spearing. This exciting new work was composed specifically as a companion piece for the Ravel and is based on arias from Bizet’s popular opera.
Also in the programme are the sublime Andante from Mozart’s concerto for Flute and Harp, Robin Wedderburn’s imaginative arrangement of folk songs from the British Isles, ‘Rose, Leek, Thistle andShamrock’, and the much-loved classic, Massanet’s Meditation from ‘Thais’ for solo violin and strings.
The programme ends in a lighter vein with an arrangement by Patsy Gritton of ‘In the Still of the Night’ by Cole Porter.
Admission free with a retiring collection, suggested donation £10 per person.
No charge for students and children. All profits go to St. Mary’s Church and the Longcot Village Trust. Bar open from 5.30 pm and at the interval.
All seats should be reserved in advance by contacting [email protected]
Bar open from 5.30pm and at the interval.
Folly Tower Open dates for June - 25/5/25
Repairs now starting in July, so we can open the Tower throughout June
11am -,5pm
June 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd,29th
See poster
www.faringgdonfolly.org.uk
Climate Action Fund - open for applications - 23/5/25
We offer funding for projects that help tackle climate change or help restore nature in our district. These could centre on energy, biodiversity, waste and consumption, or transport and travel. Projects must have a community focus, increase awareness of climate change and recent declines in nature and encourage action.
This grant scheme closes for application at midday on Monday 30 June 2025
Climate Action Fund 2025/2026 - open now - Vale of White Horse District Council
Torriano Ensemble in Longcot - 22/5/25
The Torriano Ensemble is teaming up with the talented young harpist, Eleanor Medcalf to put on a programme of music for flute, clarinet, string quartet and harp on Saturday 12th July at 6 pm in St. Mary's. The programme will feature Ravel's Introduction and Allegro for harp, flute, clarinet and string quartet and 'Carmen Triptych', a new work which was especially written by the composer Robert Spearing as a companion piece for the Ravel and uses exactly the same instrumental combination. We are very excited to be giving the first performance of the Triptych.
See poster
Sing! Faringdon - 18/5/25
Weekly group singing classes for school aged children.
We teach singing technique, harmonising skills, general musicianship and try to build children's confidence.
Please contact Polly on 07920114077 or [email protected]
Thankyou- 18/5/25
I would like to thank the first responder and ambulance crew that came to my assistance yesterday evening after I had a fall in my garden.I fell backwards and banged my head.Also my neighbors that initially came to help me.
Thankyou all.Your help is much appreciated.Thankfully I was not too badly hurt just a sore head and feeling a bit groggy.
Roger Davey
Vale Survey Waste Recycling and Street cleansing- 15/5/25
Let's Talk Rubbish - Waste Satisfaction Survey 2025 - Join the conversation - South Oxfordshire & Vale of White Horse - Citizen Space
Closing date 13/6/25
Here is the 2024 consultation report
Faringdon Town Tours from June - 15/5/25
10.30 from Market Place
1st Saturday of month
See Poster to book
Services arranged by Faringdon Town Council - 15/5/25
Mini Play Day in Town Park
Community Larder
Food Bank
Citizens Advice
Big Green Day. Sat June 7th- 14/5/25
Following the success of our previous Green Day events, FTC’s Climate Change Working Party are delighted to announce the upcoming Big Green Day on Saturday June 7th 2025, coinciding with the nationwide Big Green Week.
Held once again at the Corn Exchange from 10am to 1pm, this event provides a platform to spotlight the various green activities that are very much part of life in Faringdon.
It offers local community groups and ethical green businesses the opportunity to showcase and promote their environmentally friendly activities. This year we have a load more family friendly activities, like planting kits and face painting. Together with music, tea and cake, it promises to be a really lovely morning.
It will also be a great fundraising opportunity.
Regent cinema for June - 14/5/25
Matinee: Weds 4 June - A Complete Unknown (15)
(2024 - Biography Drama Music)
In 1961, an unknown 19-year-old Bob Dylan arrives in New York City with his guitar and forges relationships with musical icons on his meteoric rise, culminating in a groundbreaking performance that reverberates around the world
Stars: Timothee Chalamet Edward Norton Elle Fanning
Film duration: 2 hours 21 mins (no interval) **REMEMBER TO ADD 3 HOURS PARKING IF DRIVING**
Matinee Club @ The Regent Cinema, Corn Exchange, Faringdon
Doors open 12.30pm, film starts at 1pm
Matinee Club Membership - Just £24 for 12 films
Blockbuster: Fri 20 May - Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy (15)
(2024 - Romantic Comedy Drama)
After jumping back into the dating pool, single mother Bridget Jones finds herself caught between a younger man and her son's science teacher
Stars: Renee Zellweger Chiwetel Ejiofor Leo Woodall
Film duration: 2 hrs 04 mins (no interval)
Blockbuster @ The Regent Cinema, Corn Exchange, Faringdon
Doors open 7.00pm, film starts at 7.30pm
Advance tickets: £3 U18s, £4 Adult, £10 Family from Faringdon Information Centre
Tickets on the door £1 more!
Cotswold Voices concert - 9/5/25
The Cotswold Voices is a vibrant and lively pop choir established in 2010 by musical director, songwriter and local teacher Joe Moore.
We are holding a fundraising concert in aid of the NSPCC at The Pump House Project on Saturday May 17th from 7.30pm and would love you to join us! There will be a pay bar, refreshments at the interval and our usual variety of songs new and old arranged in original harmonies. Tickets are £10 in advance or £12 on the night.
There is also a raffle with amazing prizes kindly donated by the businesses in and around Faringdon.
For tickets please contact Sarah 07557051330 0r Brenda 07717207713 or email [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you there!
Thursday 8th May - VE Day 80th Anniversary- 8/5/25
A Shared Moment of Celebration
6.30pm: Bells to ring
8.45pm: Gather as a community at the Old Town Hall
9pm: Proclamation
Tribute & wreath laying
9.30pm: Lighting of the Beacon
Tourist Bus on 10th May - 5/5/25
Radcot, Kelmscot, Lechlade, Buscot weir, Coleshill,
See poster
Folly Tower Open Sunday 4th- 3/5/25
11am - 5pm
Only other dates this year are 11th, 18th, 25th May then the Tower will be closed for repair
Artweeks - Saturday 10 May to Sun 18 May 2025- 3/5/25
Talented textile artist Ushma Sargeant is exhibiting her work at Great British Revivals, 1 Bromsgrove, Faringdon, SN7 7JP as part of Oxfordshire Artweeks (venue reference 178).
Ushma will also be demonstrating how she creates her textile artwork which incorporates wool and silk fibres.
For open times and more artists exhibiting close to Faringdon, visit www.artweeks.org
British Heart Foundation fundraising disco at Faringdon Bowls Club - 3/5/25
Saturday 14 June from 7.30pm.
Featuring the best music of the 60s and 70s all on record. Details on poster.
Falkenstein Mandolin Orchestra- 3/5/25
Friday May 30th. Corn Exchange, 7.30 ( Doors sopen 7pm) £10
germantwinfaringdon.outlook.com. 07906 821680
The Falkenstein Mandolin Club was founded in 1925 and is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. The orchestra, consisting of mandolin, mandola, guitar and double bass, is known for its numerous concerts in Germany and abroad, successful participation in competitions and festivals, and appearances on radio and television. As a musical ambassador, the orchestra was a driving force in the establishment of the town twinning with Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe in Normandy, France, and the Polish town of Kórnik, and still maintains regular exchanges with all of Königstein's twin towns.
In keeping with this tradition, we are delighted to strengthen our most recent town twinning with Faringdon in a new musical friendship.
Various CD productions and awards bear witness to the ensemble's achievements, which currently comprises over 20 musicians under the direction of Natalia Alencova. With varied programmes ranging from timeless classical music to folk music from around the world, to pop music and modern compositions that one would not necessarily expect from a plucked string orchestra, the Falkenstein Mandolin Club repeatedly surprises its audiences.
Artweeks in Great Coxwell May 10-11 and 17-18- 1/5/25
Great Coxwell village
11am - 5.00pm every day
Free
Artweeks venue 181
12 artists exhibiting and demonstrating in Great Coxwell. Bookbinding, ceramics, collage, digital art,drawing,glass,jewellery, painting, stone, quilts, wirework, green woodworking, something for everyone! Examples of work
Delicious refreshments all day in the Reading Room
Contact Karen Vogt: [email protected], 01367-241707
Tourist Bus from 3rd May - 30/4/25
Radcot, Kelmscot, Lechlade, Buscot weir, Coleshill,
See poster
RAF exercises at Fairford - 30/4/25
This is to inform you of an upcoming exercise being held on base at RAF Fairford. This information is for your awareness and to ensure you have the correct information should you have any enquiries during this period.
The 501st Combat Support Wing will conduct wing-wide exercises involving emergency response scenarios from the 5th – 21st May 2025. There will be increased activity during this period including:
May 30th. Corn Exchange. 7pm for 7.30
See QR code on the poster to book tickets
See poster
Folly Tower Open Sunday April 27th -25/4/25
Looks as if it will be a sunny day
Open every Sunday during April and May.
Wild Oxfordshire - June News - 23/4/25
June report from Wild Oxfordshire
Road Safety Statistics- 23/4/25
Thames Valley Police say
We prioritise enforcement and education for drink and drug driving, the non wearing of seatbelts, excessive speed and driving whilst distracted.
We create reports on a quarterly basis to share with our policing teams and partner agencies.
Qtr 4 2024 Vale of White Horse and South Oxfordshire
Thames Valley Police - Independant Advisory Groups - 23/4/25
Independent Advisory Groups (IAGs) are managed by Thames Valley Police (TVP) and help to build insight into the needs, wants and concerns of diverse communities who are under-represented in normal decision making processes. Their insight is used to shape service delivery for the benefit of all our communities and engender trust and confidence in policing.
The groups anticipate and advise TVP on the impact of police actions and the issues of greatest concern to communities and provide constructive suggestions and advice to TVP on ways to improve powers, policies and practice.
If you're interested in becoming a member apply by 31/5/25 via Thames Valley Police Vacancy page
Pavlova string quartet - 21/4/25
27th April. Gt Coxwell St Giles Church 4pm
The Pavlova Wind Quintet, based in Oxford and Abingdon, give concerts throughout Oxfordshire. They have an impressively broad repertoire that includes music in several styles, from arrangements of light-hearted favourite tunes, to the more substantial classics for wind quintet.
The aim of the group has been from the outset to explore the more unusual and exciting areas of the wind quintet repertoire. They delight in mixing the familiar and the unfamiliar, classical and ethnic, serene and virtuosic.
Over the years, the group has become one of the most enterprising and high-profile ensembles in Oxfordshire.
Sunday's concert will be the perfect afternoon with some lighter repertoire, including Cohn's Arkansas Reel, Sherman's A Nightingale sang in Berkeley Square, Butterworth's Banks of Green Willow, and more.
Pavlova Quintet at St Giles Church event tickets from TicketSource
See the joyful cows at Step Farm - 14/4/25
The cows were let out into the fields after a winter of being indoors.
They were delighted
A big thankyou to Darren Kenyon for this video and the sound track
Be patient while it loads (it's a big file) Hover and click bottom right to expand to full screen
It will provide an opportunity to learn about the lesser-known green spaces in North Faringdon.
The wander will start at the allotments at Lechlade Road, SN78AH where bees, butterflies and moths are hard at work pollinating a myriad of plants and vegetables. There will be a short walk to All Saints churchyard to hear about the work to create a biodiverse green space and to spot seasonal plant species. There will be another short walk to The Wilderness, a piece of land next to the Hobble which Faringdon Town Council want to make a wildlife sanctuary.
Friends of The Wilderness will be on hand to talk about plans to preserve and develop the area and provide access to schools, local community groups and residents.
Wild Oxfordshire will lead the walk and provide insights and stories along the way. There will also be a fun ‘Spot the Wildlife’ sheet to guide younger participants and information about wildlife gardening.
All are welcome but those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Please sign-up using Eventbrite using the QR code on the flyer or contact Community First at [email protected]
See poster
Walk and breakfast- 18/7/25
Join a walk from Faringdon Football Club to Folly Hill at 7.15 on the morning of 1st August. Followed by breakfast at the Football Club.
Donations will contribute to the Folly Tower Repair fund.
Organised by Julie Farmer. Faringdon Business Network
Faringdon Games Club at Folly Fest - 11/7/25
On Sunday 13th July, from 3pm-5pm ( in the Corn Exchange) we are running family board games, games suitable for ages 6+.
From 5pm we will be running Faringdon themed Dungeons and Dragons, as well as some Blood on the Folly Tower games. All signups are in person on the day, first come, first served!
Full peal at All Saints - 8/7/25
On Saturday 18th July some visiting bellringers from York, Oxford, Bristol and Swindon will be joining local ringers to attempt a full peal for one of the local ringer's 18th birthday at All Saints Church Faringdon.
If successful this will last just under 3 hours (between 10am and about 1.30pm).
Although many churches ring several peals a year, this is less common at Faringdon where there are typically one or two peals a year. As always we are grateful for the recognition and support we get from the Church and the town.
If you’d like to get more involved with bell ringing at All Saint’s, then please email us at [email protected]
More information about the bells can be found at https://www.allsaintsfaringdon.org/bells-bell-ringing
Name supplied
Regent Cinema in August - 7/7/25
Matinee: Weds 6 August - The Penguin Lessons (12A) (2024 - Drama)
A disillusioned Englishman who goes to work in a school in a divided Argentina in 1976 finds his life transformed when he rescues an orphaned penguin from the beach
Stars: Steve Coogan Jonathan Pryce Bruno Blas
Film duration: 1 hours 51 mins (no interval) **REMEMBER TO ADD 3 HOURS PARKING IF DRIVING**
Matinee Club @ The Regent Cinema, Corn Exchange, Faringdon
Doors open 12.30pm, film starts at 1pm
Matinee Club Membership - Just £24 for 12 films
Blockbuster: Fri 22 August - September 5 (15) (2024 - Drama History Thriller)
During the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany, an American sports broadcasting team must adapt to live coverage of the Israeli athletes being held hostage by a terrorist group
Stars: Peter Sarsgaard John Magaro Ben Chaplin
Film duration: 1 hrs 35 mins (no interval)
Blockbuster @ The Regent Cinema, Corn Exchange, Faringdon
Doors open 7.00pm, film starts at 7.30pm
Advance tickets: £3 U18s, £4 Adult, £10 Family from Faringdon Information Centre
Tickets on the door £1 more!
FREE film on the 11th July for Folly Fest 2025 - Snow White (PG) No need to buy tickets, just come along!
Folly Fest Classical Fringe - 5/7/25
This year it's on Saturday from 12.00 until 4.30 in the Catholic Church Hall
Great program - see this poster
Oxfordshire County Council recycling sites- 4/7/25
OCC want your views on possible changes to opening times, days and charges
Oxfordshire's household waste recycling centre (HWRC) consultation | Let's Talk Oxfordshire
Latest Faringdon Folly news - 2/7/25
New benches, sculpture, repairs fund update, planting
FOLLY FLANNERY - Woodland Waffle, Tower Tales & Hilly Hype
Music in the Market Square - 25/6/25
A couple of old boys........
Two of Faringdon's more "senior" residents, Jonjo and Dave, plan to give a bit of impromptu entertainment on melodeon and guitar in the Market Place, Saturday 5th July.
They'll be there between 11 and 12, weather permitting. They're entirely acoustic, no mikes, amps or speakers, and can pretty much guarantee that nothing you hear will be less than half a century old. So no Taylor Swift, whoever he is.
There might even be a guest appearance from that ancient fifties rock'n'roll singer Rickety Nelson, who has escaped Trump's America and seems to have taken up residence in Faringdon.
Al Cane and Helen will be there too, with a stall of Helen's lovely cards for you to browse while you're listening.
Dave and Jonjo are playing for their own amusement and possibly yours, but there will be an opportunity to help children in Gaza.
Survey re switching off some street lamps - 25/6/25
Part-night lighting and street lighting policy | Let's Talk Oxfordshire (Scroll down to see 'Take Survey')
Closes July 6th
Oxfordshire County Council operates approximately 60,000 streetlights across the county. Part-night lighting is an approach to reducing, or switching off, street lighting in an area for part of the night. It is intended to be used during the hours when the fewest people are using the streets. Part-night lighting isn’t new, it operates in many other parts of the UK and is already allowed for in our current street lighting and illuminated assets policy.We are proposing to introduce part-night lighting to improve the night-time environment for residents and wildlife, as well as energy and carbon reduction.
Wildlife Gardening - 23/6/25
See this presentation (pdf) to learn about how to encourage wild life in your garden
Community First Oxfordshire - A community development and placemaking charity
Extra Care Living- 23/6/25
New Homes on Brickell Way ( off Park Road)
See Poster for contact information
Concert in Buckland. Louise Woodgate and Friends - 23/6/25
In aid of Motor Neurones Disease
July 19th 7pm -9pm
Buckland Village Hall
Book tickets www.tickettailor.com/events/littlestarsmusicaltheatre/1694652
See poster
Music at All Saints Church - 22/6/25
Saturday July 5th, 7.30pm
The internationally renowned concert pianist Maki Sekiya will return to Faringdon for the 3rd time to perform at All Saints in Faringdon. Maki will bring a varied programme of romantic piano music with music from Frédéric Chopin and other composers.
This is an event not to be missed.
book your tickets today.
Botley Flyer - 21/6/25
Free transport from Botley Road into Oxford Centre ( While road into Oxford is closed)
See poster
Have your say - 21/6/25
Have your say on our proposed two new councils
Faringdon would become part of Ridgeway Council - covering South Oxfordshire and some of Berkshire
Ridgeway Council will carry out all the duties of the current Oxford Council. Oxford County Council will be no more.
There'll be a similar arrangement in the North of the County through Oxford and Shires Unitary authority.
Deadline Wed 16th July
'Green' Grants from Groundworks - 21/6/25
Bupa Foundation Green Community Grants - Groundwork
Concert in Wantage - 21/6/25
I am a trombone player in Wantage Orchestra, and I wanted to let you know about a concert we’ve got coming up.
Wantage Parish Church on Saturday 5th July. 7pm - 9pm
We’ve put together a programme that’s designed to appeal to a wide audience, and because we’re hoping to welcome more young people along, we’re offering a half-price ticket for any adult who brings a school-aged child.
The program is:
- Marquez Danzón no 2
- Khachaturian Adagio from Spartacus
- Tchaikovsky Swan Lake
- Grieg Hall of the Mountain King
- Britten Soirées Musicales
- John Williams Star Wars Suite
See poster
Waste ( & Street Cleaning) survey - 8/6/25
The Vale council would like to know what you think of the waste and recycling services offered by South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils. These include refuse, recycling, food and garden waste collections, and street cleansing services.
Let's Talk Rubbish - Waste Satisfaction Survey 2025 - Join the conversation - South Oxfordshire & Vale of White Horse - Citizen Space
Survey closes 13/6/25
Organisational changes planned for Oxfordshire Councils- 6/6/25
Consideration is being given to have 2 single tier/unitary ( covering responsibilities of District and County) only
See https://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/vale-of-white-horse-district-council/five-councils-launch-two-unitary-proposal-for-oxfordshire-and-west-berkshire-and-seek-residents-views-on-how-local-government-could-be-improved/
Complete the online survey by July 18th. See Oxford & Shires and Ridgeway Councils - Join the conversation - South Oxfordshire & Vale of White Horse - Citizen Space
Find out more : Friday 27 June Old Crown Coach Inn, 25 Market Place, Faringdon, SN7 7HU, 10.30am – 1.30pm
I believe there are other options for Oxfordshire under discussion
Oxford City Council propose a 3 single tier councils See A greater Oxford unitary council to improve services and bring them closer to local people | Oxford City Council
Community Cinema - July films - 9/6/25
Matinee: Weds 2 July - Mr Burton (12A) (2024 - Biography Drama)
The story of the wild schoolboy, Rich Jenkins - son of a boozy miner - and an English teacher who recognised his talent, Philip Burton. A moving, untold story of how Rich Jenkins became Richard Burton, the biggest star Wales has ever produced.
Stars: Toby Jones, Lesley Manville, Harry Lawtey
Film duration: 2 hours 4 mins (no interval) **REMEMBER TO ADD 3 HOURS PARKING IF DRIVING**
Matinee Club @ The Regent Cinema, Corn Exchange, Faringdon
Doors open 12.30pm, film starts at 1pm
Advance tickets: £4 from Faringdon Information Centre
Tickets on the door £1 more!
Matinee Club Membership - Just £24 for 12 films
Kids: Weds 23 July - Dog Man (U) (2025 - Action Adventure Comedy Animation)
After a policeman and his police dog are fused together to turn into Dog Man, he must stop the villainous Petey the cat from cloning himself and creating an evil kitten, doubling his evil abilities
Stars: Pete Davidson, Poppy Liu, Lil Rel Howery
Film duration: 1 hour 29 mins (no interval)
Kids@ The Regent Cinema, Corn Exchange, Faringdon
Doors open 1.30pm, film starts at 2pm
Advance tickets: £3U18s £4 Adult £10 Family
Tickets on the door £1 more!
Blockbuster: Fri 25 July - A Real Pain (15) (2024 - Comedy Drama)
Mismatched cousins reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother, but their old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history
Stars: Kieran Culkin Jesse Eisenberg
Film duration: 1 hrs 30 mins (no interval)
Blockbuster @ The Regent Cinema, Corn Exchange, Faringdon
Doors open 7.00pm, film starts at 7.30pm
Advance tickets: £3 U18s, £4 Adult, £10 Family from Faringdon Information Centre
Tickets on the door £1 more!
FREE talk on Wildlife Gardening - 6/5/25
Friday 13th June, 7- 8.30pm at the Corn Exchange
Join Wild Oxfordshire's Nature Recovery Lead to learn practical tips on how you can incorporate ecological features to improve your green space for wildlife.
There will also be time to ask questions.
Or come along on the evening.
Contact Lisa Stead [email protected]
Faringdon Singers Summer Concert 'Where words and music meet' - 4/6/25
St. Nicholas Church, Fyfield OX13 5LR
Saturday 5th July 7.00pm.
Free entry with retiring collection for the church 'Building for Community Project'
A concert of traditional songs, folk music and jazz, including works by Shearing, Elgar and Rutter
Musical Director - Clare Woodall
Accompanist - Roger Spikes
All Saints Bells Quarter peal Sat 14th June - 2/6/25
A quarter peal (lasting approximately 45 minutes) will be rung on Saturday 14th June from 11.45am in memory of a bell ringer's father.
Talk in the community by Dr Russ - 2/6/25
To Screen or Not to Screen; why we and why we don't screen
Wednesday 25 June 6 - 7.30pm Catholic Church Hall, Faringdon
Everyone is welcome, just turn up.
Any questions to Social Prescribers 01367 242726 (voicemail)
See poster
White Horse Concerts - 31/5/25
June 7th, 7:30pm, All Saints' Church
French Virtuoso François Pineau-Benois who will perform the
24 Caprices for Solo Violin by Niccolò Paganini.
This will be a truly amazing performance as the 24 technically demanding Caprices by Paganini are usually only performed in one concert by very few talented violinists.
We're therefore grateful to bring this unique concert to you all, here in Faringdon.
Tickets are £20 and can be ordered online by clicking this link.
https://www.whitehorseconcerts.co.uk/events/paganini-violin-virtuoso-with-francois-pineau-benois
National Community Walk - 31/5/25
National Community Walk 8th June, Coleshill SN6 7PR, by the church
See poster
Wild Oxfordshire - 31/5/25
Read about Swifts
Summer Concert with the Torriano Ensemble on Saturday 12th July in St. Mary’s Church, Longcot- 31/5/25
The Torriano Ensemble are delighted to be joined by the talented young harpist Eleanor Medcalf for a concert of relaxing music for a summer’s evening
on Saturday 12th July at 6 pm in St. Mary’s Church, Longcot. Ravel’smasterpiece, the Introduction and Allegro Op. 46 for harp with flute, clarinet
and string quartet is paired here with a new composition, ‘Carmen Triptych’ by the composer Robert Spearing. This exciting new work was composed specifically as a companion piece for the Ravel and is based on arias from Bizet’s popular opera.
Also in the programme are the sublime Andante from Mozart’s concerto for Flute and Harp, Robin Wedderburn’s imaginative arrangement of folk songs from the British Isles, ‘Rose, Leek, Thistle andShamrock’, and the much-loved classic, Massanet’s Meditation from ‘Thais’ for solo violin and strings.
The programme ends in a lighter vein with an arrangement by Patsy Gritton of ‘In the Still of the Night’ by Cole Porter.
Admission free with a retiring collection, suggested donation £10 per person.
No charge for students and children. All profits go to St. Mary’s Church and the Longcot Village Trust. Bar open from 5.30 pm and at the interval.
All seats should be reserved in advance by contacting [email protected]
Bar open from 5.30pm and at the interval.
Folly Tower Open dates for June - 25/5/25
Repairs now starting in July, so we can open the Tower throughout June
11am -,5pm
June 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd,29th
See poster
www.faringgdonfolly.org.uk
Climate Action Fund - open for applications - 23/5/25
We offer funding for projects that help tackle climate change or help restore nature in our district. These could centre on energy, biodiversity, waste and consumption, or transport and travel. Projects must have a community focus, increase awareness of climate change and recent declines in nature and encourage action.
This grant scheme closes for application at midday on Monday 30 June 2025
Climate Action Fund 2025/2026 - open now - Vale of White Horse District Council
Torriano Ensemble in Longcot - 22/5/25
The Torriano Ensemble is teaming up with the talented young harpist, Eleanor Medcalf to put on a programme of music for flute, clarinet, string quartet and harp on Saturday 12th July at 6 pm in St. Mary's. The programme will feature Ravel's Introduction and Allegro for harp, flute, clarinet and string quartet and 'Carmen Triptych', a new work which was especially written by the composer Robert Spearing as a companion piece for the Ravel and uses exactly the same instrumental combination. We are very excited to be giving the first performance of the Triptych.
See poster
Sing! Faringdon - 18/5/25
Weekly group singing classes for school aged children.
We teach singing technique, harmonising skills, general musicianship and try to build children's confidence.
Please contact Polly on 07920114077 or [email protected]
Thankyou- 18/5/25
I would like to thank the first responder and ambulance crew that came to my assistance yesterday evening after I had a fall in my garden.I fell backwards and banged my head.Also my neighbors that initially came to help me.
Thankyou all.Your help is much appreciated.Thankfully I was not too badly hurt just a sore head and feeling a bit groggy.
Roger Davey
Vale Survey Waste Recycling and Street cleansing- 15/5/25
Let's Talk Rubbish - Waste Satisfaction Survey 2025 - Join the conversation - South Oxfordshire & Vale of White Horse - Citizen Space
Closing date 13/6/25
Here is the 2024 consultation report
Faringdon Town Tours from June - 15/5/25
10.30 from Market Place
1st Saturday of month
See Poster to book
Services arranged by Faringdon Town Council - 15/5/25
Mini Play Day in Town Park
Community Larder
Food Bank
Citizens Advice
Big Green Day. Sat June 7th- 14/5/25
Following the success of our previous Green Day events, FTC’s Climate Change Working Party are delighted to announce the upcoming Big Green Day on Saturday June 7th 2025, coinciding with the nationwide Big Green Week.
Held once again at the Corn Exchange from 10am to 1pm, this event provides a platform to spotlight the various green activities that are very much part of life in Faringdon.
It offers local community groups and ethical green businesses the opportunity to showcase and promote their environmentally friendly activities. This year we have a load more family friendly activities, like planting kits and face painting. Together with music, tea and cake, it promises to be a really lovely morning.
It will also be a great fundraising opportunity.
Regent cinema for June - 14/5/25
Matinee: Weds 4 June - A Complete Unknown (15)
(2024 - Biography Drama Music)
In 1961, an unknown 19-year-old Bob Dylan arrives in New York City with his guitar and forges relationships with musical icons on his meteoric rise, culminating in a groundbreaking performance that reverberates around the world
Stars: Timothee Chalamet Edward Norton Elle Fanning
Film duration: 2 hours 21 mins (no interval) **REMEMBER TO ADD 3 HOURS PARKING IF DRIVING**
Matinee Club @ The Regent Cinema, Corn Exchange, Faringdon
Doors open 12.30pm, film starts at 1pm
Matinee Club Membership - Just £24 for 12 films
Blockbuster: Fri 20 May - Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy (15)
(2024 - Romantic Comedy Drama)
After jumping back into the dating pool, single mother Bridget Jones finds herself caught between a younger man and her son's science teacher
Stars: Renee Zellweger Chiwetel Ejiofor Leo Woodall
Film duration: 2 hrs 04 mins (no interval)
Blockbuster @ The Regent Cinema, Corn Exchange, Faringdon
Doors open 7.00pm, film starts at 7.30pm
Advance tickets: £3 U18s, £4 Adult, £10 Family from Faringdon Information Centre
Tickets on the door £1 more!
Cotswold Voices concert - 9/5/25
The Cotswold Voices is a vibrant and lively pop choir established in 2010 by musical director, songwriter and local teacher Joe Moore.
We are holding a fundraising concert in aid of the NSPCC at The Pump House Project on Saturday May 17th from 7.30pm and would love you to join us! There will be a pay bar, refreshments at the interval and our usual variety of songs new and old arranged in original harmonies. Tickets are £10 in advance or £12 on the night.
There is also a raffle with amazing prizes kindly donated by the businesses in and around Faringdon.
For tickets please contact Sarah 07557051330 0r Brenda 07717207713 or email [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you there!
Thursday 8th May - VE Day 80th Anniversary- 8/5/25
A Shared Moment of Celebration
6.30pm: Bells to ring
8.45pm: Gather as a community at the Old Town Hall
9pm: Proclamation
Tribute & wreath laying
9.30pm: Lighting of the Beacon
Tourist Bus on 10th May - 5/5/25
Radcot, Kelmscot, Lechlade, Buscot weir, Coleshill,
See poster
Folly Tower Open Sunday 4th- 3/5/25
11am - 5pm
Only other dates this year are 11th, 18th, 25th May then the Tower will be closed for repair
Artweeks - Saturday 10 May to Sun 18 May 2025- 3/5/25
Talented textile artist Ushma Sargeant is exhibiting her work at Great British Revivals, 1 Bromsgrove, Faringdon, SN7 7JP as part of Oxfordshire Artweeks (venue reference 178).
Ushma will also be demonstrating how she creates her textile artwork which incorporates wool and silk fibres.
For open times and more artists exhibiting close to Faringdon, visit www.artweeks.org
British Heart Foundation fundraising disco at Faringdon Bowls Club - 3/5/25
Saturday 14 June from 7.30pm.
Featuring the best music of the 60s and 70s all on record. Details on poster.
Falkenstein Mandolin Orchestra- 3/5/25
Friday May 30th. Corn Exchange, 7.30 ( Doors sopen 7pm) £10
germantwinfaringdon.outlook.com. 07906 821680
The Falkenstein Mandolin Club was founded in 1925 and is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. The orchestra, consisting of mandolin, mandola, guitar and double bass, is known for its numerous concerts in Germany and abroad, successful participation in competitions and festivals, and appearances on radio and television. As a musical ambassador, the orchestra was a driving force in the establishment of the town twinning with Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe in Normandy, France, and the Polish town of Kórnik, and still maintains regular exchanges with all of Königstein's twin towns.
In keeping with this tradition, we are delighted to strengthen our most recent town twinning with Faringdon in a new musical friendship.
Various CD productions and awards bear witness to the ensemble's achievements, which currently comprises over 20 musicians under the direction of Natalia Alencova. With varied programmes ranging from timeless classical music to folk music from around the world, to pop music and modern compositions that one would not necessarily expect from a plucked string orchestra, the Falkenstein Mandolin Club repeatedly surprises its audiences.
Artweeks in Great Coxwell May 10-11 and 17-18- 1/5/25
Great Coxwell village
11am - 5.00pm every day
Free
Artweeks venue 181
12 artists exhibiting and demonstrating in Great Coxwell. Bookbinding, ceramics, collage, digital art,drawing,glass,jewellery, painting, stone, quilts, wirework, green woodworking, something for everyone! Examples of work
Delicious refreshments all day in the Reading Room
Contact Karen Vogt: [email protected], 01367-241707
Tourist Bus from 3rd May - 30/4/25
Radcot, Kelmscot, Lechlade, Buscot weir, Coleshill,
See poster
RAF exercises at Fairford - 30/4/25
This is to inform you of an upcoming exercise being held on base at RAF Fairford. This information is for your awareness and to ensure you have the correct information should you have any enquiries during this period.
The 501st Combat Support Wing will conduct wing-wide exercises involving emergency response scenarios from the 5th – 21st May 2025. There will be increased activity during this period including:
- Giant voice activations
- Simulated detonations
- Simulated firearms use
- AdHoc notifications
- Increased aircraft movements (some during dark hours)
- Tented accommodation on base which may be visible
May 30th. Corn Exchange. 7pm for 7.30
See QR code on the poster to book tickets
See poster
Folly Tower Open Sunday April 27th -25/4/25
Looks as if it will be a sunny day
Open every Sunday during April and May.
Wild Oxfordshire - June News - 23/4/25
June report from Wild Oxfordshire
Road Safety Statistics- 23/4/25
Thames Valley Police say
We prioritise enforcement and education for drink and drug driving, the non wearing of seatbelts, excessive speed and driving whilst distracted.
We create reports on a quarterly basis to share with our policing teams and partner agencies.
Qtr 4 2024 Vale of White Horse and South Oxfordshire
Thames Valley Police - Independant Advisory Groups - 23/4/25
Independent Advisory Groups (IAGs) are managed by Thames Valley Police (TVP) and help to build insight into the needs, wants and concerns of diverse communities who are under-represented in normal decision making processes. Their insight is used to shape service delivery for the benefit of all our communities and engender trust and confidence in policing.
The groups anticipate and advise TVP on the impact of police actions and the issues of greatest concern to communities and provide constructive suggestions and advice to TVP on ways to improve powers, policies and practice.
If you're interested in becoming a member apply by 31/5/25 via Thames Valley Police Vacancy page
Pavlova string quartet - 21/4/25
27th April. Gt Coxwell St Giles Church 4pm
The Pavlova Wind Quintet, based in Oxford and Abingdon, give concerts throughout Oxfordshire. They have an impressively broad repertoire that includes music in several styles, from arrangements of light-hearted favourite tunes, to the more substantial classics for wind quintet.
The aim of the group has been from the outset to explore the more unusual and exciting areas of the wind quintet repertoire. They delight in mixing the familiar and the unfamiliar, classical and ethnic, serene and virtuosic.
Over the years, the group has become one of the most enterprising and high-profile ensembles in Oxfordshire.
Sunday's concert will be the perfect afternoon with some lighter repertoire, including Cohn's Arkansas Reel, Sherman's A Nightingale sang in Berkeley Square, Butterworth's Banks of Green Willow, and more.
Pavlova Quintet at St Giles Church event tickets from TicketSource
See the joyful cows at Step Farm - 14/4/25
The cows were let out into the fields after a winter of being indoors.
They were delighted
A big thankyou to Darren Kenyon for this video and the sound track
Be patient while it loads (it's a big file) Hover and click bottom right to expand to full screen
See the joyful cows at Step Farm - 14/4/25
The cows were let out into the fields after a winter of being indoors.
They were delighted
A big thankyou to Darren Kenyon for this video and the sound track
Use local businesses - 13/4/25
Saw this notice in Berkeley(Glos). If every adult ( population < 2.5k) spent £10 per week in local shops it would be worth nearly £1m pa to the local economy.
Faringdon's population is nearly 4 times higher - so spending £10 per week locally could generate nearly £4m
Oxford Station Enhancements project update - 13/4/25
See this news update for April
Volunteer Drivers needed - 13/4/25
I am writing on behalf of Vale Community Impact, a dedicated charity serving the residents of the Vale of White Horse.
Currently, we are facing a shortage of volunteer drivers, which is impacting our ability to provide support to residents needing transportation to medical appointments, especially residents from around the Faringdon area.
We would greatly appreciate your assistance in sharing this important message. By doing so, you can help us reach potential volunteers who can significantly impact the lives of many residents. The details are:
Volunteer Drivers Needed!
Do you have a car and a desire to help others? Join Vale Community Impact (VCI) and make a difference in the Vale of White Horse!
Why Volunteer?
- Flexible Hours: Drive when it suits you.
- Fuel Reimbursement: 45p per mile.
- Community Impact: Even one drive a week can help someone reach vital services and improve their quality of life.
Contact Us:
01235 765348
[email protected]
www.vci.org.uk
Join us and make a meaningful contribution to your community!
Folly Tower Open Sunday April 6th - 4/4/25
Looks as if it will be a sunny day for this first Tower opening of 2025
Open every Sunday during April and May.
Wild Flower News for May - 4/4/25
May report from Wildlife Oxfordshire
Spring Plant Sale- 2/4/25
11th May 1pm - 3.30pm
Root & Branch, Watchfield, SN^ 8TH
See poster
Faringdon Fun Day 10th April - 1/4/25
Leisure centre 10-3pm
See poster
Mini Play Day FREE - 25/3/25
Faringdon Town Park, 12-3pm. Gloucester St
Wed April 16th
See poster
Community Cinema in May -31/3/25
Matinee: Weds 7 May - Maria (12A)
(2024 - Biography Drama Music)
Maria Callas, the world's greatest opera singer, lives the last days of her life in 1970s Paris, as she confronts her identity
Stars: Angelina Jolie Pierfrancesco Favino
Film duration: 2 hours 04 mins (no interval)
Matinee Club @ The Regent Cinema, Corn Exchange, Faringdon
Doors open 12.30pm, film starts at 1pm
Advance tickets: £4 from Faringdon Information Centre
Tickets on the door £1 more!
Matinee Club Membership - Just £24 for 12 films
Blockbuster: Fri 23 May - Conclave (12A)
(2024 - Drama Conspiracy Thriller)
When Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with leading one of the world's most secretive and ancient events, selecting a new Pope, he finds himself at the centre of a web of conspiracies and intrigue that could shake the very foundation of the Catholic Church
Stars: Ralph Fiennes Stanley Tucci
Film duration: 2 hrs 00 mins (no interval)
Blockbuster @ The Regent Cinema, Corn Exchange, Faringdon
Doors open 7.00pm, film starts at 7.30pm
Advance tickets: £3 U18s, £4 Adult, £10 Family from Faringdon Information Centre
Tickets on the door £1 more!
Kids: Weds 28 May - Despicable Me 4 (U)
(2024 - Animation Family Comedy)
Gru, Lucy, Margo, Edith and Agnes welcome a new member to the family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le mal and his girlfriend Valentina, and the family is forced to go on the run
Stars: Steve Carell Kristen Wiig Pierre Coffin
Film Duration: 1 hour 34 mins (no interval)
Kids@ The Regent Cinema, Corn Exchange, Faringdon
Doors open 1.30pm, film starts at 2pm
Advance tickets: £3U18s £4 Adult £10 Family
Tickets on the door £1 more!
Faringdon Fun Day Thurs 10th April - 26/3/25
Working in partnership with Better Leisure to bring you a day of activities from 10am – 3pm.
The Active Communities team and leisure centre team will be on hand to give information on local programmes and services such as YouMove and Move Together and membership options at the centre.
Faringdon Leisure centre, Fernham Road, Faringdon, SN7 7LB
Sports Hall
Fun Games- Age 2-5
Join in a variety of different games all aimed at ages 2 to 5 years, have fun, help develop their co-ordination, balance and more. Parents are encouraged to join in.
10.15-10.45am
20 spaces available. Book your space for Fun Games here.
Other Fun Days in the Vale
Faringdon defences in WW1 - 23/3/25
Join us as we take a look at the anti tank island of Faringdon Oxfordshire we will go through the history of the Anti tank island and what remains of Faringdon's island past. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KN8cs0nQOok
Further information on the subject:
Faringdon in WW2
World War II (1939-45) - Faringdon History Website
Line Dancing in Faringdon - 21/3/25
Wednesdays, 7pm, Pump House project, Swan Lane
Beginners 7pm - 8pm. Beginners+ 8-9pm
See poster
Repair cafe in Faringdon Sat 5th April - 21/3/25
United Church 2pm - 4pm
See poster
String Quartet Concert at All Saints Faringdon - 21/3/25
Saturday 10th May, 7.30pm
Poetry and Music
The program includes works of:
Changes to 68 bus timetable from 30/3/25- 16/3/25
See this file
Oxford Railway Bridge - 16/3/25
Latest Update
Step Farm Cows in to the fields - 12/3/25
On Saturday 20th April, Step Farm opens its gates to you to come and visit their cows and see them take their first steps out into the open fields for the first time since winter for Spring Turn Out.
Step Farm and 10 Green Bottles (Berkeley Farm Dairy, located in Wroughton) work hand in hand to deliver you fresh, organic milk to your doorstep via the 10 Green Bottles milk rounds.
Meet, greet and pet the 300+ cows and calves up close before watching them excitedly venture into the fields.
Learn more about Step Farm, their cows and day-to-day farm life as well as 10 Green Bottles' delivery service.
There will be bacon butties and tea and coffee available for you to purchase (cash only) and also some of our fresh organic milk for you to sample.
There is plenty of parking in the farm fields although we do ask you to car share where possible and wellies are definitely advisable!
(Buggies and wheelchairs may struggle on uneven/damp surfaces and grass areas)
Gates open at 8am with cows entering the fields approx. 9am.
Postcode for Step Farm is SN7 8BH and it is on the left hand side aprox. half a mile after the Lechlade Road Allotments when leaving Faringdon (please see map below) and there will also be signposts as well.
We look forward to seeing plenty of you there!
Please remember your wellies and also cash for food and beverages.
Any questions or queries please email [email protected])
Spring Concert with the Clarinet Collective on Saturday 10th May- 12/3/25
The Clarinet Collective returns to St. Mary’s Church, Longcot on Saturday 10th May to present another evening of relaxing and uplifting music for clarinet sextet. The programme features new arrangements of well-known works by Bach, Mozart, Dvorak and Ravel alongside popular numbers from the twentieth century, including Singin’ in the Rain and, to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Vera Lynn’s wartime classic, It’s a Lovely Day tomorrow.
Themed flower arrangements can be viewed in the church at the concert and also every day during South Oxfordshire Artweek, from 11th - 18th May.
Admission is free with a retiring collection. All seats should be reserved in advance by emailing [email protected] Profits will be shared between St. Mary’s Church and the Longcot Village Trust. The bar will be open
from 5.30 pm and at the interval
Line Dancing in Faringdon - 3/3/25
Wednesdays, 7pm, Pump House project, Swan Lane
Beginners 7pm - 8pm. Intermediate 8-9pm
See poster
Wild Oxfordshire
Watch our 'Curlew River' film which explores the work of farmers and volunteers to help our wonderful Curlews as well as highlighting the fabulous ancient meadows and wet grassland habitats that they inhabit in our area. https://www.wildoxfordshire.org.uk/projects/curlew
Breath Awareness Meditation sessions - 24/2/25
The Old Town Hall on Tuesday evenings (term-time) from 7.30-8.30pm.
CANCELLED Music for Soprano, clarinet and piano – ‘a Spring Awakening’- 24/2/25
On Sunday 9th March at 4pm in St. Giles’ Church, Great Coxwell there will be a concert of chamber music given by the distinguished international soprano Susan Gritton, accompanied by her sister-in-law, Victoria Medcalf on clarinet and Roy Stratford on the
piano.
Victoria and Roy are both members of the Torriano Ensemble, who performed a programme of music for piano and wind quintet as part of last year’s Stonevale Concerts.
Winner of the 1994 Kathleen Ferrier Award, Susan has sung for most of the world’s major opera companies and has been a regular guest with many great orchestras such as the Berlin Philharmonic & New York Philharmonic and BBC Symphony Orchestra. A Grammy nominated artist, she has recorded prolifically and has also appeared at the Proms on numerous occasions. She has been performing in concerts with Victoria and Roy for a
number of years and this programme includes some of their favourite pieces; songs by Lachner, Mendelsson, Arnold Cooke, and, for the finale, Schubert’s much-lovedmasterpiece, The Shepherd on the Rock. Tickets available from the White Horse concerts concerts website, https://www.whitehorseconcerts.co.uk/stonevaleconcerts or at the door.
All Saints Bell Ringers - 20/2/25
On Saturday 22nd Feb the All Saints' bell-ringers will ring a "quarter-peal" at 11am for 45 minutes.
This is to help some of our youngest members gain experience
Dementia Oxfordshire Information Fayre - 20/2/25
The Corn Exchange, Gloucester Street, Faringdon SN7 7JA
Thursday 17th April 10am - 1pm
Free entry and refreshments.
Come along and find out more about how to live well with dementia. As well as the friendly team of Advisers from Dementia Oxfordshire, there will be information and advice from many other local services and suppliers.
More information from [email protected].
'In the Light' Faringdon Singers Spring Concert - 20/2/25
St. Mary the Virgin Church Buckland, SN7 8QR
Saturday 29th March 7.30pm.
Free entry with donations in aid of Oxford Motor Neurone Disease Care and Research Centre
DURUFLE’S REQUIEM
Including other choral works on the theme of light and solos for both Baritone and Organ
Musical Director – Clare Woodall
Organist – Simon Lawford
Baritone Soloist – Ben Beurklian-Carter
Followed by refreshments
More information from Alison Thomson - 01367 241204 or [email protected]
Roadworks in Park Road - 19/2/25
Wales & West Utilities has started work on the final section of a gas pipe upgrade project in the Park Road area of Faringdon.
The gas emergency and pipeline service started the work today (17 February) and, barring any engineering difficulties, it will complete by the end of March. The work is essential to keep the gas flowing safely and reliably to local homes and businesses, keeping people warm for generations to come.
The gas emergency and pipeline service has liaised with Oxfordshire County Council to plan the work, and it has been agreed that the following traffic management will be in place:
Our Customer Service Team is ready to take your call if you have any questions about our work. You can contact them on freephone 0800 912 2999.
A419/A417 Essential Maintenance - February and March 2025 - 19/2/25
From National Highways Road Management Services
Details in pdf
Botley road Railway Bridge - 15/2/25
I've just found this explaining why the delay is so long- interesting
Oxford connect FAQ
Wild Oxfordshire. March News - 9/2/25
See the March Newsletter - Spring Hedgerows, garden jobs, making a pond, hedgehogs
Community Cinema for March - 9/2/25
Matinee: Weds 5 March - The Age of Adaline (12A)
(2015 - Drama, Fantasy, Romance)
A young woman, born at the turn of the 20th Century, is rendered ageless after an accident. After many solitary years, she meets a man who complicates the eternal life she has settled into.
Stars: Blake Lively Michiel Huisman Harrison Ford
Film duration: 1 hours 52 mins (no interval)
Matinee Club @ The Regent Cinema, Corn Exchange, Faringdon
Doors open 12.30pm, film starts at 1pm
Advance tickets: £4 from Faringdon Information Centre
Tickets on the door £1 more!
Matinee Club Membership - Just £24 for 12 films
French: Fri 7 March - La Vie En Rose (12A)
(2007 - Period Drama Biography Music Romance)
Biopic of the iconic French singer, Edith Piaf. Raised by her grandmother in a brothel, she was discovered while singing on a street corner at the age of 19. Despite her success, Piaf's life was filled with tragedy.
Stars: Marion Cotillard Sylvie Testud Pascal Greggory
Film duration: 2 hr 20 mins (no interval)
French film @ The Regent Cinema, Corn Exchange, Faringdon
Doors open 7.00pm, film starts at 7.30pm
Advance tickets: £3 U18s, £4 Adult, £10 Family from Faringdon Information Centre
Tickets on the door £1 more!
Blockbuster: Fri 21 March - Wicked (PG)
(2024 - Fantasy Musical Romance)
Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman because of her green skin, and Galinda, a popular girl become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads.
Stars: Cynthia Erivo Ariana Grande Jeff Goldblum
Film duration: 2 hr 40 mins (no interval)
Blockbuster @ The Regent Cinema, Corn Exchange, Faringdon
Doors open 7.00pm, film starts at 7.30pm
Advance tickets: £3 U18s, £4 Adult, £10 Family from Faringdon Information Centre
Tickets on the door £1 more!
Dancing for exercise in Shrivenham - 3/2/25
Let's Dance! Shrivenham Memorial Hall: Free Trial Dance/Exercise Sessions Tickets, Sun 2 Mar 2025 at 10:00 | Eventbrite
Carers Community. VWHDC - 28/1/25
The group has recently moved from Watchfield to the Pump House Project in Faringdon,( Swan Lane
Mondays 10am until 11.30am
We are a peer support group for all unpaid carers of adults in the Vale of the White Horse.
Complimentary refreshments provided.
Cares are invited to attend by themselves or with their loved ones.
See more details
2021 Census data for Faringdon - 27/1/25
Makes interesting reading
https://censusdata.uk/e04012868-great-faringdon
Free Chess Club - 25/1/25
FREE Chess Club at Faringdon Library every Friday for all ages and skill abilities.
Come one, come all from 5:30pm to 7pm on Fridays.
Biscuits and tea included at no cost.
Local Government reorganisation, Oxfordshire - 24/1/25
This is about the beginning of the discussione to have Unitary ( single tier) counils to replace the current 2 tier arrangement of County and District.
IMportant for Faringdon as we are are the edge of the County.
The county council must make its position on devolution geography clear - Vale of White Horse District Council
TO ALL TUCKER PARK VISITORS & NEIGHBOURS- 22/1/25
We plan applying non-hazardous fertiliser over the next couple of weeks to all marked playing areas. this therefore is on all four football pitches from top to bottom of Tucker Park.
The non-hazardous fertiliser applied are small brown & white pellets and will wash into the surface over a couple of days.
Please pass on this information to any users of Tucker Park, who may not be social media users.
Faringdon Town FC
Monthly reports from our District and County Councillors - 19/1/25
Since Katherine Doughty has become our Town Clerk, there have been a number of improvements in communication.
The minutes of meetings are much more informative and the monthly reports by Bethia our County Councillor and Lucy & Bethia our District Councillors are available here Reports - Faringdon Town Council (FTC website, Council, Reports)
Courses at Coleshill Heritage and Skills centre - 14/1/25
Glass, jewellery, weaving, willow, blacksmith........................
Events at Heritage and Rural Skills Centre
The story of secret WW2 Spitfire production in Wiltshire - 12/1/25
As Coleshill has it's own secret WW2 history and volunteers who are invested in local history, I am happy to share this event with you. This is an external event with no National Trust involvement so any communications should be with the organisers directly.
Wiltshire Federation of WI are hosting a special event telling the story of secret WW2 Spitfire production in Wiltshire. Stories of women, children and non-combatant men who built the planes in barns, sheds, garages and bus depots. Another section of Britain's secret civilian army.
Secret-spitfire-poster-02.02.25
Secret Spitfires - Sunday 2nd February 2025 2:30pm – 5pm
The Deanery CE Academy School, Peglars Way, Wichelstowe, Swindon SN1 7DA
Tickets: £20 – entry is by ticket only - on the day admittance is not permitted.
This Event will feature Karl Howman, co-author of Secret Spitfires, who will be screening the Director’s cut of the film, a Q and A session and book signing.
A perfect opportunity to gather with friends, family, colleagues and fellow Spitfire fans.
Tickets are limited and are selling fast. Be sure to secure yours as soon as possible.
To Book: contact WI house 01380 739340 to pay by BACS
Online booking - Try Booking: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/70237
For further information contact:
Bren Hosking: Tel: 07511 929020 Email: [email protected].uk
Community Cinema. February - 12/1/25
Matinee: Weds 5 February- Rory's Way (12A) (2019 - Drama)
Rory MacNeil, a rugged old Scotsman, reluctantly leaves the comforts of his home to seek medical treatment in San Francisco. Moving in with his estranged son, Rory sees his life transformed through a newly found bond with his baby grandson
Stars: Brian Cox, Rosanna Arquette
Film duration: 1 hours 47mins (no interval)
Matinee Club @ The Regent Cinema, Corn Exchange, Faringdon
Doors open 12.30pm, film starts at 1pm
Advance tickets: £4 from Faringdon Information Centre
Tickets on the door £1 more!
Matinee Club Membership - Just £24 for 12 films
Kids: Weds 19 February - The Wild Robot (U) (2024 - Animation Sci-Fi)
After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose
Film Duration: 1 hour 42 mins (no interval)
Kids@ The Regent Cinema, Corn Exchange, Faringdon
Doors open 1.30pm, film starts at 2pm
Advance tickets: £3U18s £4 Adult £10 Family
Tickets on the door £1 more!
Blockbuster: Fri 28 February - Small Things Like These (12A) (2024 - Drama History)
In 1985 devoted father, Bill Furlong discovers disturbing secrets kept by the local convent and uncovers shocking truths of his own
Stars: Cillian Murphy Eileen Walsh
Film duration: 1 hr 38 mins (no interval)
Blockbuster @ The Regent Cinema, Corn Exchange, Faringdon
Doors open 7.00pm, film starts at 7.30pm
Advance tickets: £3 U18s, £4 Adult, £10 Family from Faringdon Information Centre
Tickets on the door £1 more!
Film 'Where the Olive trees weep' - 6/1/24
' devastating, challenging, inspiring - a beautiful and important film'
Wednesday 5th February
Blessed Hugh Catholic Church Hall 7.00pm.
Buy tickets online - equivalent of 4US$
Go to whereolivetreesweep.com and choose 'screenings'
This film offers a searing window into the struggles and resilience of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma and the quest for justice
Followed by refreshments with a Palestinian flavour
Organised by Faringdon Peace Group
Contact Karen Vogt: [email protected] or 01367-241707 for more details
Faringdon Community Choir New term- 2/1/25
First session on Wednesday January 15th.
No auditions, no need to read music - just need to love to sing
If you would like to join the choir use the link to the joining google form below or contact Rachel [email protected]
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdf_U6_eT-KPQ7EF8F-j_opQ9-S6PzeZ4DFc1tK7oOwAVFOTQ/viewform?usp=sharing
Christmas Tree Recycling - 2/1/25
Christmas tree recycling on Saturday 11th January, 9am to 12 noon, in Faringdon marketplace.
Donations will be collected in aid of local charities.
The cows were let out into the fields after a winter of being indoors.
They were delighted
A big thankyou to Darren Kenyon for this video and the sound track
Use local businesses - 13/4/25
Saw this notice in Berkeley(Glos). If every adult ( population < 2.5k) spent £10 per week in local shops it would be worth nearly £1m pa to the local economy.
Faringdon's population is nearly 4 times higher - so spending £10 per week locally could generate nearly £4m
Oxford Station Enhancements project update - 13/4/25
See this news update for April
Volunteer Drivers needed - 13/4/25
I am writing on behalf of Vale Community Impact, a dedicated charity serving the residents of the Vale of White Horse.
Currently, we are facing a shortage of volunteer drivers, which is impacting our ability to provide support to residents needing transportation to medical appointments, especially residents from around the Faringdon area.
We would greatly appreciate your assistance in sharing this important message. By doing so, you can help us reach potential volunteers who can significantly impact the lives of many residents. The details are:
Volunteer Drivers Needed!
Do you have a car and a desire to help others? Join Vale Community Impact (VCI) and make a difference in the Vale of White Horse!
Why Volunteer?
- Flexible Hours: Drive when it suits you.
- Fuel Reimbursement: 45p per mile.
- Community Impact: Even one drive a week can help someone reach vital services and improve their quality of life.
Contact Us:
01235 765348
[email protected]
www.vci.org.uk
Join us and make a meaningful contribution to your community!
Folly Tower Open Sunday April 6th - 4/4/25
Looks as if it will be a sunny day for this first Tower opening of 2025
Open every Sunday during April and May.
Wild Flower News for May - 4/4/25
May report from Wildlife Oxfordshire
Spring Plant Sale- 2/4/25
11th May 1pm - 3.30pm
Root & Branch, Watchfield, SN^ 8TH
See poster
Faringdon Fun Day 10th April - 1/4/25
Leisure centre 10-3pm
See poster
Mini Play Day FREE - 25/3/25
Faringdon Town Park, 12-3pm. Gloucester St
Wed April 16th
See poster
Community Cinema in May -31/3/25
Matinee: Weds 7 May - Maria (12A)
(2024 - Biography Drama Music)
Maria Callas, the world's greatest opera singer, lives the last days of her life in 1970s Paris, as she confronts her identity
Stars: Angelina Jolie Pierfrancesco Favino
Film duration: 2 hours 04 mins (no interval)
Matinee Club @ The Regent Cinema, Corn Exchange, Faringdon
Doors open 12.30pm, film starts at 1pm
Advance tickets: £4 from Faringdon Information Centre
Tickets on the door £1 more!
Matinee Club Membership - Just £24 for 12 films
Blockbuster: Fri 23 May - Conclave (12A)
(2024 - Drama Conspiracy Thriller)
When Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with leading one of the world's most secretive and ancient events, selecting a new Pope, he finds himself at the centre of a web of conspiracies and intrigue that could shake the very foundation of the Catholic Church
Stars: Ralph Fiennes Stanley Tucci
Film duration: 2 hrs 00 mins (no interval)
Blockbuster @ The Regent Cinema, Corn Exchange, Faringdon
Doors open 7.00pm, film starts at 7.30pm
Advance tickets: £3 U18s, £4 Adult, £10 Family from Faringdon Information Centre
Tickets on the door £1 more!
Kids: Weds 28 May - Despicable Me 4 (U)
(2024 - Animation Family Comedy)
Gru, Lucy, Margo, Edith and Agnes welcome a new member to the family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le mal and his girlfriend Valentina, and the family is forced to go on the run
Stars: Steve Carell Kristen Wiig Pierre Coffin
Film Duration: 1 hour 34 mins (no interval)
Kids@ The Regent Cinema, Corn Exchange, Faringdon
Doors open 1.30pm, film starts at 2pm
Advance tickets: £3U18s £4 Adult £10 Family
Tickets on the door £1 more!
Faringdon Fun Day Thurs 10th April - 26/3/25
Working in partnership with Better Leisure to bring you a day of activities from 10am – 3pm.
The Active Communities team and leisure centre team will be on hand to give information on local programmes and services such as YouMove and Move Together and membership options at the centre.
Faringdon Leisure centre, Fernham Road, Faringdon, SN7 7LB
Sports Hall
Fun Games- Age 2-5
Join in a variety of different games all aimed at ages 2 to 5 years, have fun, help develop their co-ordination, balance and more. Parents are encouraged to join in.
10.15-10.45am
20 spaces available. Book your space for Fun Games here.
Other Fun Days in the Vale
Faringdon defences in WW1 - 23/3/25
Join us as we take a look at the anti tank island of Faringdon Oxfordshire we will go through the history of the Anti tank island and what remains of Faringdon's island past. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KN8cs0nQOok
Further information on the subject:
Faringdon in WW2
World War II (1939-45) - Faringdon History Website
Line Dancing in Faringdon - 21/3/25
Wednesdays, 7pm, Pump House project, Swan Lane
Beginners 7pm - 8pm. Beginners+ 8-9pm
See poster
Repair cafe in Faringdon Sat 5th April - 21/3/25
United Church 2pm - 4pm
See poster
String Quartet Concert at All Saints Faringdon - 21/3/25
Saturday 10th May, 7.30pm
Poetry and Music
The program includes works of:
- T.S. Eliot Little Gidding & Beethoven Quartet Op.135
- John Donne Poems & Purcell Fantazias
Changes to 68 bus timetable from 30/3/25- 16/3/25
See this file
Oxford Railway Bridge - 16/3/25
Latest Update
Step Farm Cows in to the fields - 12/3/25
On Saturday 20th April, Step Farm opens its gates to you to come and visit their cows and see them take their first steps out into the open fields for the first time since winter for Spring Turn Out.
Step Farm and 10 Green Bottles (Berkeley Farm Dairy, located in Wroughton) work hand in hand to deliver you fresh, organic milk to your doorstep via the 10 Green Bottles milk rounds.
Meet, greet and pet the 300+ cows and calves up close before watching them excitedly venture into the fields.
Learn more about Step Farm, their cows and day-to-day farm life as well as 10 Green Bottles' delivery service.
There will be bacon butties and tea and coffee available for you to purchase (cash only) and also some of our fresh organic milk for you to sample.
There is plenty of parking in the farm fields although we do ask you to car share where possible and wellies are definitely advisable!
(Buggies and wheelchairs may struggle on uneven/damp surfaces and grass areas)
Gates open at 8am with cows entering the fields approx. 9am.
Postcode for Step Farm is SN7 8BH and it is on the left hand side aprox. half a mile after the Lechlade Road Allotments when leaving Faringdon (please see map below) and there will also be signposts as well.
We look forward to seeing plenty of you there!
Please remember your wellies and also cash for food and beverages.
Any questions or queries please email [email protected])
Spring Concert with the Clarinet Collective on Saturday 10th May- 12/3/25
The Clarinet Collective returns to St. Mary’s Church, Longcot on Saturday 10th May to present another evening of relaxing and uplifting music for clarinet sextet. The programme features new arrangements of well-known works by Bach, Mozart, Dvorak and Ravel alongside popular numbers from the twentieth century, including Singin’ in the Rain and, to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Vera Lynn’s wartime classic, It’s a Lovely Day tomorrow.
Themed flower arrangements can be viewed in the church at the concert and also every day during South Oxfordshire Artweek, from 11th - 18th May.
Admission is free with a retiring collection. All seats should be reserved in advance by emailing [email protected] Profits will be shared between St. Mary’s Church and the Longcot Village Trust. The bar will be open
from 5.30 pm and at the interval
Line Dancing in Faringdon - 3/3/25
Wednesdays, 7pm, Pump House project, Swan Lane
Beginners 7pm - 8pm. Intermediate 8-9pm
See poster
Wild Oxfordshire
Watch our 'Curlew River' film which explores the work of farmers and volunteers to help our wonderful Curlews as well as highlighting the fabulous ancient meadows and wet grassland habitats that they inhabit in our area. https://www.wildoxfordshire.org.uk/projects/curlew
Breath Awareness Meditation sessions - 24/2/25
The Old Town Hall on Tuesday evenings (term-time) from 7.30-8.30pm.
CANCELLED Music for Soprano, clarinet and piano – ‘a Spring Awakening’- 24/2/25
On Sunday 9th March at 4pm in St. Giles’ Church, Great Coxwell there will be a concert of chamber music given by the distinguished international soprano Susan Gritton, accompanied by her sister-in-law, Victoria Medcalf on clarinet and Roy Stratford on the
piano.
Victoria and Roy are both members of the Torriano Ensemble, who performed a programme of music for piano and wind quintet as part of last year’s Stonevale Concerts.
Winner of the 1994 Kathleen Ferrier Award, Susan has sung for most of the world’s major opera companies and has been a regular guest with many great orchestras such as the Berlin Philharmonic & New York Philharmonic and BBC Symphony Orchestra. A Grammy nominated artist, she has recorded prolifically and has also appeared at the Proms on numerous occasions. She has been performing in concerts with Victoria and Roy for a
number of years and this programme includes some of their favourite pieces; songs by Lachner, Mendelsson, Arnold Cooke, and, for the finale, Schubert’s much-lovedmasterpiece, The Shepherd on the Rock. Tickets available from the White Horse concerts concerts website, https://www.whitehorseconcerts.co.uk/stonevaleconcerts or at the door.
All Saints Bell Ringers - 20/2/25
On Saturday 22nd Feb the All Saints' bell-ringers will ring a "quarter-peal" at 11am for 45 minutes.
This is to help some of our youngest members gain experience
Dementia Oxfordshire Information Fayre - 20/2/25
The Corn Exchange, Gloucester Street, Faringdon SN7 7JA
Thursday 17th April 10am - 1pm
Free entry and refreshments.
Come along and find out more about how to live well with dementia. As well as the friendly team of Advisers from Dementia Oxfordshire, there will be information and advice from many other local services and suppliers.
More information from [email protected].
'In the Light' Faringdon Singers Spring Concert - 20/2/25
St. Mary the Virgin Church Buckland, SN7 8QR
Saturday 29th March 7.30pm.
Free entry with donations in aid of Oxford Motor Neurone Disease Care and Research Centre
DURUFLE’S REQUIEM
Including other choral works on the theme of light and solos for both Baritone and Organ
Musical Director – Clare Woodall
Organist – Simon Lawford
Baritone Soloist – Ben Beurklian-Carter
Followed by refreshments
More information from Alison Thomson - 01367 241204 or [email protected]
Roadworks in Park Road - 19/2/25
Wales & West Utilities has started work on the final section of a gas pipe upgrade project in the Park Road area of Faringdon.
The gas emergency and pipeline service started the work today (17 February) and, barring any engineering difficulties, it will complete by the end of March. The work is essential to keep the gas flowing safely and reliably to local homes and businesses, keeping people warm for generations to come.
The gas emergency and pipeline service has liaised with Oxfordshire County Council to plan the work, and it has been agreed that the following traffic management will be in place:
- Multi-way traffic lights on Park Road, with a traffic light head on the exit from Tesco car park (18 February – 9 March)
- Multi-way traffic lights on Park Road, at its junction with Eagles and Bromsgrove (10 March – 28 March)
Our Customer Service Team is ready to take your call if you have any questions about our work. You can contact them on freephone 0800 912 2999.
A419/A417 Essential Maintenance - February and March 2025 - 19/2/25
From National Highways Road Management Services
Details in pdf
Botley road Railway Bridge - 15/2/25
I've just found this explaining why the delay is so long- interesting
Oxford connect FAQ
Wild Oxfordshire. March News - 9/2/25
See the March Newsletter - Spring Hedgerows, garden jobs, making a pond, hedgehogs
Community Cinema for March - 9/2/25
Matinee: Weds 5 March - The Age of Adaline (12A)
(2015 - Drama, Fantasy, Romance)
A young woman, born at the turn of the 20th Century, is rendered ageless after an accident. After many solitary years, she meets a man who complicates the eternal life she has settled into.
Stars: Blake Lively Michiel Huisman Harrison Ford
Film duration: 1 hours 52 mins (no interval)
Matinee Club @ The Regent Cinema, Corn Exchange, Faringdon
Doors open 12.30pm, film starts at 1pm
Advance tickets: £4 from Faringdon Information Centre
Tickets on the door £1 more!
Matinee Club Membership - Just £24 for 12 films
French: Fri 7 March - La Vie En Rose (12A)
(2007 - Period Drama Biography Music Romance)
Biopic of the iconic French singer, Edith Piaf. Raised by her grandmother in a brothel, she was discovered while singing on a street corner at the age of 19. Despite her success, Piaf's life was filled with tragedy.
Stars: Marion Cotillard Sylvie Testud Pascal Greggory
Film duration: 2 hr 20 mins (no interval)
French film @ The Regent Cinema, Corn Exchange, Faringdon
Doors open 7.00pm, film starts at 7.30pm
Advance tickets: £3 U18s, £4 Adult, £10 Family from Faringdon Information Centre
Tickets on the door £1 more!
Blockbuster: Fri 21 March - Wicked (PG)
(2024 - Fantasy Musical Romance)
Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman because of her green skin, and Galinda, a popular girl become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads.
Stars: Cynthia Erivo Ariana Grande Jeff Goldblum
Film duration: 2 hr 40 mins (no interval)
Blockbuster @ The Regent Cinema, Corn Exchange, Faringdon
Doors open 7.00pm, film starts at 7.30pm
Advance tickets: £3 U18s, £4 Adult, £10 Family from Faringdon Information Centre
Tickets on the door £1 more!
Dancing for exercise in Shrivenham - 3/2/25
Let's Dance! Shrivenham Memorial Hall: Free Trial Dance/Exercise Sessions Tickets, Sun 2 Mar 2025 at 10:00 | Eventbrite
Carers Community. VWHDC - 28/1/25
The group has recently moved from Watchfield to the Pump House Project in Faringdon,( Swan Lane
Mondays 10am until 11.30am
We are a peer support group for all unpaid carers of adults in the Vale of the White Horse.
Complimentary refreshments provided.
Cares are invited to attend by themselves or with their loved ones.
See more details
2021 Census data for Faringdon - 27/1/25
Makes interesting reading
https://censusdata.uk/e04012868-great-faringdon
Free Chess Club - 25/1/25
FREE Chess Club at Faringdon Library every Friday for all ages and skill abilities.
Come one, come all from 5:30pm to 7pm on Fridays.
Biscuits and tea included at no cost.
Local Government reorganisation, Oxfordshire - 24/1/25
This is about the beginning of the discussione to have Unitary ( single tier) counils to replace the current 2 tier arrangement of County and District.
IMportant for Faringdon as we are are the edge of the County.
The county council must make its position on devolution geography clear - Vale of White Horse District Council
TO ALL TUCKER PARK VISITORS & NEIGHBOURS- 22/1/25
We plan applying non-hazardous fertiliser over the next couple of weeks to all marked playing areas. this therefore is on all four football pitches from top to bottom of Tucker Park.
The non-hazardous fertiliser applied are small brown & white pellets and will wash into the surface over a couple of days.
Please pass on this information to any users of Tucker Park, who may not be social media users.
Faringdon Town FC
Monthly reports from our District and County Councillors - 19/1/25
Since Katherine Doughty has become our Town Clerk, there have been a number of improvements in communication.
The minutes of meetings are much more informative and the monthly reports by Bethia our County Councillor and Lucy & Bethia our District Councillors are available here Reports - Faringdon Town Council (FTC website, Council, Reports)
Courses at Coleshill Heritage and Skills centre - 14/1/25
Glass, jewellery, weaving, willow, blacksmith........................
Events at Heritage and Rural Skills Centre
The story of secret WW2 Spitfire production in Wiltshire - 12/1/25
As Coleshill has it's own secret WW2 history and volunteers who are invested in local history, I am happy to share this event with you. This is an external event with no National Trust involvement so any communications should be with the organisers directly.
Wiltshire Federation of WI are hosting a special event telling the story of secret WW2 Spitfire production in Wiltshire. Stories of women, children and non-combatant men who built the planes in barns, sheds, garages and bus depots. Another section of Britain's secret civilian army.
Secret-spitfire-poster-02.02.25
Secret Spitfires - Sunday 2nd February 2025 2:30pm – 5pm
The Deanery CE Academy School, Peglars Way, Wichelstowe, Swindon SN1 7DA
Tickets: £20 – entry is by ticket only - on the day admittance is not permitted.
This Event will feature Karl Howman, co-author of Secret Spitfires, who will be screening the Director’s cut of the film, a Q and A session and book signing.
A perfect opportunity to gather with friends, family, colleagues and fellow Spitfire fans.
Tickets are limited and are selling fast. Be sure to secure yours as soon as possible.
To Book: contact WI house 01380 739340 to pay by BACS
Online booking - Try Booking: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/70237
For further information contact:
Bren Hosking: Tel: 07511 929020 Email: [email protected].uk
Community Cinema. February - 12/1/25
Matinee: Weds 5 February- Rory's Way (12A) (2019 - Drama)
Rory MacNeil, a rugged old Scotsman, reluctantly leaves the comforts of his home to seek medical treatment in San Francisco. Moving in with his estranged son, Rory sees his life transformed through a newly found bond with his baby grandson
Stars: Brian Cox, Rosanna Arquette
Film duration: 1 hours 47mins (no interval)
Matinee Club @ The Regent Cinema, Corn Exchange, Faringdon
Doors open 12.30pm, film starts at 1pm
Advance tickets: £4 from Faringdon Information Centre
Tickets on the door £1 more!
Matinee Club Membership - Just £24 for 12 films
Kids: Weds 19 February - The Wild Robot (U) (2024 - Animation Sci-Fi)
After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose
Film Duration: 1 hour 42 mins (no interval)
Kids@ The Regent Cinema, Corn Exchange, Faringdon
Doors open 1.30pm, film starts at 2pm
Advance tickets: £3U18s £4 Adult £10 Family
Tickets on the door £1 more!
Blockbuster: Fri 28 February - Small Things Like These (12A) (2024 - Drama History)
In 1985 devoted father, Bill Furlong discovers disturbing secrets kept by the local convent and uncovers shocking truths of his own
Stars: Cillian Murphy Eileen Walsh
Film duration: 1 hr 38 mins (no interval)
Blockbuster @ The Regent Cinema, Corn Exchange, Faringdon
Doors open 7.00pm, film starts at 7.30pm
Advance tickets: £3 U18s, £4 Adult, £10 Family from Faringdon Information Centre
Tickets on the door £1 more!
Film 'Where the Olive trees weep' - 6/1/24
' devastating, challenging, inspiring - a beautiful and important film'
Wednesday 5th February
Blessed Hugh Catholic Church Hall 7.00pm.
Buy tickets online - equivalent of 4US$
Go to whereolivetreesweep.com and choose 'screenings'
This film offers a searing window into the struggles and resilience of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma and the quest for justice
Followed by refreshments with a Palestinian flavour
Organised by Faringdon Peace Group
Contact Karen Vogt: [email protected] or 01367-241707 for more details
Faringdon Community Choir New term- 2/1/25
First session on Wednesday January 15th.
No auditions, no need to read music - just need to love to sing
If you would like to join the choir use the link to the joining google form below or contact Rachel [email protected]
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdf_U6_eT-KPQ7EF8F-j_opQ9-S6PzeZ4DFc1tK7oOwAVFOTQ/viewform?usp=sharing
Christmas Tree Recycling - 2/1/25
Christmas tree recycling on Saturday 11th January, 9am to 12 noon, in Faringdon marketplace.
Donations will be collected in aid of local charities.
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You can read talking points back to 2002. Quite interesting to see whether issues are still the same now as in the past.
You can read talking points back to 2002. Quite interesting to see whether issues are still the same now as in the past.