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Gigaclear build- 22/1/23
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Phone: 01865 591131
Footpath Cleared by Vale Path Volunteers - 22/1/23
Vale Path Volunteers’ (VPV) have pruned along Faringdon FP17, the path that goes from end of Southampton St, along Volunteers Way, then over Park Road to Wicklesham. (The VPV is the path maintenance team of the VOWH Ramblers group.)
Brambles had reached the ground from up above on the town end section of the path (to the health centre), and part of the lovely stone wall was obscured again. On the other side of Park Road the brambles had grown in from the side, reaching the path. Saplings were encroaching further up. This time we paid more attention to the 20 metres of so of path to the south of the A420, going to Wicklesham. So, we decided to spruce it up before it got really bad. I have attached some before and after photos.
We are particularly keen to maintain this path as it is used by so many people on a daily basis.
All being well it won’t need doing for another three years.
See photos
Dave Cavanagh
For VOWH Ramblers
All about Recycling - 22/1/23
Confused about recycling?
Come and listen to Jessica Beare, Waste and Recycling Officer at South Oxfordshire District Council ‘talk rubbish’ to find out what goes into each of your bins, what’s actually recyclable and what happens to your rubbish after you throw it away.
Feel free to bring along any items you are not sure about as there will be plenty of time for questions.”
Recycling Talk
Faringdon Corn Exchange
Wednesday 22/2/23 at 7.00pm.
Community Bus - Back on the road - 19/1/23
The FCB is back on the road and will resume the No 61 service tomorrow (Friday 20th).
NMV Ltd deserve a medal for repairing the bus so quickly.
FCB
Apologies from Faringdon Community Bus - 17/1/23
Regrettably we have had to take the Community Bus off the road due to mechanical failure (the whole AdBlue system needs replacing).
It went off the road at 11:00 this morning (Tuesday 17th) and will probably be off for the remainder of this week.
Apologies for the inconvenience.
Faringdon Community Bus
Netball in Half Term at St Hugh's School - 17/1/23
Diamond Netball provides the opportunity for children (school years 2-7) to develop their Netball skills and help to build confidence through a fun and safe environment. Delivered by two experienced PE teachers and Netball coaches, we cater and differentiate for all levels of ability.
Two separate sessions; one for school years 2,3&4 and another for years 5,6&7.
Diamond Netball is running a Netball Camp on Monday 13th February 2023, St Hugh's School, Faringdon and a 10 week block of sessions on Saturday Mornings, Larkmead, Abingdon. These sessions will commence on Saturday 25th February 2023:
Singing Together - 6/1/23
New singing group for Adults. Community Singalong, open to all.
Come along for the fun of singing, whatever your ability
cat.attewell@homeinsteadswindon.co.uk
See poster
Regent Cinema for February 2023- 17/1/23
Matinee: Weds 1 Feb - The Lost King (12A)
(2022 - Comedy, Drama)
An amateur historian defies the stodgy academic establishment in her office to find King Richard III's remains, which were lost for over 500 years.
Stars: Sally Hawkins, Shonagh Price
Film duration: 1 hours 48 mins - no interval
Doors open 12.30pm, film starts at 1pm
Kids: Weds 15 Feb - Lyle Lyle Crocodile (PG)
(2022 - Animation, Adventure, Comedy)
Feature film based on the children's book about a crocodile that lives in New York City
Stars: Shawn Mendes (voice) Javier Bardem
Film duration: 1 hour 46 mins - no interval
Doors open 1.30pm, film starts at 2.00pm
French: Fri 17 Feb - I Got Life! Aurore (15)
(2017 -Comedy, Drama)
A French woman hits menopause quits her job as a waitress and feels everything is going downhill. But then she meets her old love from before she got married, had 2 daughters and got divorced. Is this a new beginning?
Stars: Agnes Jaoui, Thibault de Montalembert
Film duration: 1 hour 29 plus 15-minute interval
French film with English Subtitles
Doors open 7pm, film 7.30pm
In partnership with Faringdon Twinning Association
Blockbuster: Fri 24 Feb - The Banshees of Inisherin (15)
(2022 - Comedy, Drama)
Two lifelong friends find themselves at an impasse when one abruptly ends their relationship, with alarming consequences for both of them.
Stars: Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson
Film duration: 1hr 54 mins plus 15 min interval
Doors open 7pm, film 7.30pm
Changes to this website- 4/1/23
Have a look at the new Whats On and Regular events pages. They now show the pages from THE ADVERTISER - the monthly publication that comes though your door. The pages will be changed each month.
If you want your event to appear contact lou@theadvertisermagazine.net by the 20th of the month.
I will continue to promote events on this site, but they will appear on this News, Views and Events page or if you send a poster on the Poster Notice Board.
Some of you may have noticed that I have removed the For Sale pages and the Jobs and Volunteering pages.
Best wishes
Gene
Want to get singing ? - 2/1/23
Hey there Faringdonians, and those nearby! Want to get singing? Want to meet new people? Want to have some fun?
Come join the wonderful gang at Faringdon Community Choir.
No auditions. No need for previous experience. No need to read music. Just a desire to sing and improve your voice and musicality. Click here https://forms.gle/djQD7Sf4Q7q8qAKc6 for the sign up form - all the info on times and cost on here too.
We look forward to seeing you on the 11th January
Rachel
Have a listen to a couple of our songs https://faringdoncommunitychoir.org.uk/#recentperformances
Vale Path Volunteers’ (VPV) have pruned along Faringdon FP17, the path that goes from end of Southampton St, along Volunteers Way, then over Park Road to Wicklesham. (The VPV is the path maintenance team of the VOWH Ramblers group.)
Brambles had reached the ground from up above on the town end section of the path (to the health centre), and part of the lovely stone wall was obscured again. On the other side of Park Road the brambles had grown in from the side, reaching the path. Saplings were encroaching further up. This time we paid more attention to the 20 metres of so of path to the south of the A420, going to Wicklesham. So, we decided to spruce it up before it got really bad. I have attached some before and after photos.
We are particularly keen to maintain this path as it is used by so many people on a daily basis.
All being well it won’t need doing for another three years.
See photos
Dave Cavanagh
For VOWH Ramblers
All about Recycling - 22/1/23
Confused about recycling?
Come and listen to Jessica Beare, Waste and Recycling Officer at South Oxfordshire District Council ‘talk rubbish’ to find out what goes into each of your bins, what’s actually recyclable and what happens to your rubbish after you throw it away.
Feel free to bring along any items you are not sure about as there will be plenty of time for questions.”
Recycling Talk
Faringdon Corn Exchange
Wednesday 22/2/23 at 7.00pm.
Community Bus - Back on the road - 19/1/23
The FCB is back on the road and will resume the No 61 service tomorrow (Friday 20th).
NMV Ltd deserve a medal for repairing the bus so quickly.
FCB
Apologies from Faringdon Community Bus - 17/1/23
Regrettably we have had to take the Community Bus off the road due to mechanical failure (the whole AdBlue system needs replacing).
It went off the road at 11:00 this morning (Tuesday 17th) and will probably be off for the remainder of this week.
Apologies for the inconvenience.
Faringdon Community Bus
Netball in Half Term at St Hugh's School - 17/1/23
Diamond Netball provides the opportunity for children (school years 2-7) to develop their Netball skills and help to build confidence through a fun and safe environment. Delivered by two experienced PE teachers and Netball coaches, we cater and differentiate for all levels of ability.
Two separate sessions; one for school years 2,3&4 and another for years 5,6&7.
Diamond Netball is running a Netball Camp on Monday 13th February 2023, St Hugh's School, Faringdon and a 10 week block of sessions on Saturday Mornings, Larkmead, Abingdon. These sessions will commence on Saturday 25th February 2023:
- Years 2,3&4 9.30-10.15am
- Years 5,6&7 10.30am-11.15am.
Singing Together - 6/1/23
New singing group for Adults. Community Singalong, open to all.
Come along for the fun of singing, whatever your ability
- Mainly 60/70/80’s songs, but a few older anthems. Bring along suggestions. I will canvas the group for songs they like and develop it to their taste as we go, very much tailored to audience.
- words on screen on wall (there won’t routinely be words on paper – only as a back up)
- no music notation. The emphasis is on having fun, enjoying the experience of singing in community rather than singing ability.
cat.attewell@homeinsteadswindon.co.uk
See poster
Regent Cinema for February 2023- 17/1/23
Matinee: Weds 1 Feb - The Lost King (12A)
(2022 - Comedy, Drama)
An amateur historian defies the stodgy academic establishment in her office to find King Richard III's remains, which were lost for over 500 years.
Stars: Sally Hawkins, Shonagh Price
Film duration: 1 hours 48 mins - no interval
Doors open 12.30pm, film starts at 1pm
Kids: Weds 15 Feb - Lyle Lyle Crocodile (PG)
(2022 - Animation, Adventure, Comedy)
Feature film based on the children's book about a crocodile that lives in New York City
Stars: Shawn Mendes (voice) Javier Bardem
Film duration: 1 hour 46 mins - no interval
Doors open 1.30pm, film starts at 2.00pm
French: Fri 17 Feb - I Got Life! Aurore (15)
(2017 -Comedy, Drama)
A French woman hits menopause quits her job as a waitress and feels everything is going downhill. But then she meets her old love from before she got married, had 2 daughters and got divorced. Is this a new beginning?
Stars: Agnes Jaoui, Thibault de Montalembert
Film duration: 1 hour 29 plus 15-minute interval
French film with English Subtitles
Doors open 7pm, film 7.30pm
In partnership with Faringdon Twinning Association
Blockbuster: Fri 24 Feb - The Banshees of Inisherin (15)
(2022 - Comedy, Drama)
Two lifelong friends find themselves at an impasse when one abruptly ends their relationship, with alarming consequences for both of them.
Stars: Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson
Film duration: 1hr 54 mins plus 15 min interval
Doors open 7pm, film 7.30pm
Changes to this website- 4/1/23
Have a look at the new Whats On and Regular events pages. They now show the pages from THE ADVERTISER - the monthly publication that comes though your door. The pages will be changed each month.
If you want your event to appear contact lou@theadvertisermagazine.net by the 20th of the month.
I will continue to promote events on this site, but they will appear on this News, Views and Events page or if you send a poster on the Poster Notice Board.
Some of you may have noticed that I have removed the For Sale pages and the Jobs and Volunteering pages.
Best wishes
Gene
Want to get singing ? - 2/1/23
Hey there Faringdonians, and those nearby! Want to get singing? Want to meet new people? Want to have some fun?
Come join the wonderful gang at Faringdon Community Choir.
No auditions. No need for previous experience. No need to read music. Just a desire to sing and improve your voice and musicality. Click here https://forms.gle/djQD7Sf4Q7q8qAKc6 for the sign up form - all the info on times and cost on here too.
We look forward to seeing you on the 11th January
Rachel
Have a listen to a couple of our songs https://faringdoncommunitychoir.org.uk/#recentperformances
New book about Faringdon's History - 19/12/22
From the Battle of Faringdon to Salvador Dali's Divers Helmet- A stroll through Faringdon's History
Written and (beautifully) illustrated by Belinda Harrison on behalf of Faringdon Town Council.
Available now from the Tourist Information Office. £7.99
Burst pipe - 18/12/22
Today Sunday 18/12 Burst water main in Highworth Road
Dennis Haynes
Wantage Mummers on Boxing Day - 14/12/22
10:00 Faringdon Market Place
The Star - 8/12/22
Hi - I have seen many people comment re the Star that is now not working on top of The Folly. Does anyone know if the Star is totally broken or is it a matter of funding? If it is the later who would be responsible for organising some fundraising? I would be very happy to get involved in some way just not sure where to start If its a non starter then fair enough but wanted to ask.
The multi-coloured lights are lovely but the Star really was special x
Alison Parker
A Huge Thankyou - 8/12/22
A huge, heartfelt thank you to the staff at Great Western Hospital, Swindon
Without going into too many personal details, this year one of our family has received cancer treatment, two emergency admissions via ambulances (who came from Didcot) and 6 sessions of chemotherapy.
On every single occasion, our family member has been treated with care, compassion and exceptional professionalism at every single turn by doctors, nurses, paramedics, care assistants, porters and cleaners.
If you’re going through treatment at the moment or are putting off seeking treatment because of what you’ve heard and read in the media, rest assured that the horror stories do not match what we’ve experienced as a family.
If you work at the GWH, in whatever capacity, we want to tell you from the bottom of our heart, that you are valued by us, supported by us and we hope you have a wonderful Christmas and New Year.
Mel Lane
The Cornmarket Clock - 6/12/22
More information about the clock - right from the beginning.
Thankyou Sjoerd
Sleeping Beauty.A pantomime by Ben Crocker - 5/12/22
Friday 27 January 2023 - Sunday 29 January 2023
Friday 3 February 2023 - Saturday 4 February 2023
The Elms Primary School (Faringdon Junior School),
The Elms, Gloucester Street, Faringdon SN7 7HZ
Directed by Helen Thrower
Produced by Debbie Lock
Performances start 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm. Doors open 30 minutes earlier. Each performance lasts approximately 2½ hours. Matinées on Saturdays and Sunday.
Tickets: Adult £12. Child (under 16) £6. No concessions. Each adult ticket includes a programme.
Tickets are available from our Online Box Office Box Office - Faringdon Dramatic Society (FDS)
Thomas the Tank Engine - 5/12/22
Santa and Thomas are all set and ready to hopefully come and visit a road or location near you!!
Our visits this year will not involve physical door knocking, but please when you hear / see us do come and say hello. There will be some treats for the children and our great team of volunteers will also have some collection tins where we hope to raise as much money as possible for worthy local causes.
We will start each day at 17:30 on the road / area listed at the top of the list. We will then work our way through the areas. We will try and keep our social media up to date so you know roughly where we are.
Our schedule is as follows:
5th December: Shrivenham
From the Battle of Faringdon to Salvador Dali's Divers Helmet- A stroll through Faringdon's History
Written and (beautifully) illustrated by Belinda Harrison on behalf of Faringdon Town Council.
Available now from the Tourist Information Office. £7.99
Burst pipe - 18/12/22
Today Sunday 18/12 Burst water main in Highworth Road
Dennis Haynes
Wantage Mummers on Boxing Day - 14/12/22
10:00 Faringdon Market Place
The Star - 8/12/22
Hi - I have seen many people comment re the Star that is now not working on top of The Folly. Does anyone know if the Star is totally broken or is it a matter of funding? If it is the later who would be responsible for organising some fundraising? I would be very happy to get involved in some way just not sure where to start If its a non starter then fair enough but wanted to ask.
The multi-coloured lights are lovely but the Star really was special x
Alison Parker
A Huge Thankyou - 8/12/22
A huge, heartfelt thank you to the staff at Great Western Hospital, Swindon
Without going into too many personal details, this year one of our family has received cancer treatment, two emergency admissions via ambulances (who came from Didcot) and 6 sessions of chemotherapy.
On every single occasion, our family member has been treated with care, compassion and exceptional professionalism at every single turn by doctors, nurses, paramedics, care assistants, porters and cleaners.
If you’re going through treatment at the moment or are putting off seeking treatment because of what you’ve heard and read in the media, rest assured that the horror stories do not match what we’ve experienced as a family.
If you work at the GWH, in whatever capacity, we want to tell you from the bottom of our heart, that you are valued by us, supported by us and we hope you have a wonderful Christmas and New Year.
Mel Lane
The Cornmarket Clock - 6/12/22
More information about the clock - right from the beginning.
Thankyou Sjoerd
Sleeping Beauty.A pantomime by Ben Crocker - 5/12/22
Friday 27 January 2023 - Sunday 29 January 2023
Friday 3 February 2023 - Saturday 4 February 2023
The Elms Primary School (Faringdon Junior School),
The Elms, Gloucester Street, Faringdon SN7 7HZ
Directed by Helen Thrower
Produced by Debbie Lock
Performances start 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm. Doors open 30 minutes earlier. Each performance lasts approximately 2½ hours. Matinées on Saturdays and Sunday.
Tickets: Adult £12. Child (under 16) £6. No concessions. Each adult ticket includes a programme.
Tickets are available from our Online Box Office Box Office - Faringdon Dramatic Society (FDS)
Thomas the Tank Engine - 5/12/22
Santa and Thomas are all set and ready to hopefully come and visit a road or location near you!!
Our visits this year will not involve physical door knocking, but please when you hear / see us do come and say hello. There will be some treats for the children and our great team of volunteers will also have some collection tins where we hope to raise as much money as possible for worthy local causes.
We will start each day at 17:30 on the road / area listed at the top of the list. We will then work our way through the areas. We will try and keep our social media up to date so you know roughly where we are.
Our schedule is as follows:
5th December: Shrivenham
- Stocks Island
- Lady Barrington Memorial Hall
- Corner of Stallpits Road and Sandhill
- Corner of Cowsleaze Close and Charlbury Road
- Ballingers - off Longcot Road
- College Farm Pub car park
- Watchfield Village Hall
- St Albans Church
- Corner of Barrington Avenue and Scholar Close
- Blake’s Car Park
- Mill Lane and the green
- 8th December: Faringdon
- The Pines
- Orchard Hill / Beach close
- Westland Road
- Faringdon Fields starting on Ampthill way Thomas will do a circular route round and then move onto the Fern Hill Estate
- Wearn Road
- Coleshill Drive and surrounding roads
- Please note the time change here! Starting at 18:00 Southmoor Village Hall
- then onto Kingston Bagpuize covering:
- Petyoher Gardens / Poppy Close
- Collington Way lay-by
- Exact locations to follow
- Tuckers Road
- Berners Way
- Harding Close
- Butts Road
- Marine Drive
- Uffington Village Hall
- Shellingford school (approx 18:15)
- Oriel Park estate
- Folly View estate
- Fernham Road
- Carters crescent
- Leamington Drive
- Folly View Road
- Marlborough Gardens
RING FOR THE KING - 26/11/22
Bellringers across the country are making plans to "Ring for the King" on the occasion of his coronation in May.
If you want a free, sociable, stress-busting hobby that provides physical and mental exercise, then please come along to All Saints' and meet us for an introduction during a Monday practice from 7.30 to 9pm (or during Sunday service ringing from 9.50 to 10.30am) - see poster on the poster notice board for location of doorbell.
We welcome any age from 10 upwards - you don't have to be religious to be a bellringer.
Peter Hunt - Tower Captain, 07484 297721, email: faringdonringers@gmail.com
Thomas the Tank Engine - 26/11/22
Get ready and watch out for the Thomas and Santa signs popping up in your area. The Rotary team are working hard on the exact locations where Santa and Thomas will be this year and the full schedule will be published in a couple of weeks.
Your first chance to see us will be at Festive Faringdon on Saturday 3rd December from 14:30.
Rotary – doing good and having fun! You do not have to be a member of Rotary to help – we are looking for volunteers to accompany Santa and Thomas on their journeys around Faringdon and the villages. Please let us know if you have a few hours spare: info@whrf.club
Refurbished Library - 23/11/22
The library now looks really uptodate, bright and cheerful. It has moveable book cases so the space can be easily rearranged. There will be some audio/visual equipment next year.
The pictures on the Photos webpage, don't do it justice. But you can get the idea
Ed
60s 70s disco in aid of British Heart Foundation - 21/11/22
Saturday 10th December 2022 British Heart Foundation Christmas Disco at the Pumphouse Faringdon 7:30pm til 11:00pm.
Music by Al 'Citizen' Cane.
Tickets £5 available from the Acacia Charity Shop by the Corn Exchange
Faringdon Street Angels - 20/11/22
Street Angels have been out again today, this time working on The Bell cobbles. It looks better, but care is needed as removing weeds undermines the joins between cobbles. See pic
Faringdon Street Angels - Volunteers helping to keep our streets smarter & cleaner
faringdonstreetangels@yahoo.com
Thankyou to Sadlers for the yummy pastry & hot chocolate
Yoco - 19/11/22
Youth Challenge Oxfordshire (YoCO) is a growing charity supporting young people aged 13-21. Our vision is to ensure every young person has the opportunity to develop personal confidence and resilience, choosing to live a rewarding life and contribute to society. YoCO offers young people an exciting and challenging 18 month programme which helps them to face up to and overcome common life issues, such as pressures of social media; bullying; mental health challenges; influence from peers to take unnecessary risks.
Read More about activities and here about Yoco
Sessions in Faringdon weekly during term time.
Faringdon Football Club, Tuckers Park
TUESDAYS @ 6pm
For more information : info@yoco.online
War Memorial Wreaths - 19/11/22
Many wreaths on the Old Town Hall Memorial
Thanks to Bill from British Legion
Parking in Faringdon - 17/11/22
There are ways to advertise and find a parking space in Faringdon
See Your Parking Space - Surprised to see that Tesco offer paid parking - £60 per month
See www.yourparkingspace.co.uk/list-your-space It's free to list
There are other similar sites
Name Supplied
Town Budget Meeting - 16/11/22
Wednesday 16th November at 7pm in the Corn Exchange, Faringdon
The meeting will close at 9pm
Agenda and minutes can be found on Meetings Archives - Faringdon Town Council
There is an opportunity for local people to make suggestions for additional projects
Police Survey - 16/11/22
This survey is an opportunity for Thames Valley residents to share their experiences and have a say in how policing services are shaped in the Thames Valley (Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire). The information you provide will help inform the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) on any gaps or improvements that could be made in the future.
Public consultation - Thames Valley PCC (thamesvalley-pcc.gov.uk)
The Library is open again - 15/11/22
We are looking forward to welcoming you back in Faringdon Library
Opening Hours:
Monday: 2 –5:30pm
Tuesday: 10am – 1pm & 2– 5:30pm
Wednesday: 2 –5:30pm
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 10am – 1pm, & 2–7pm
Saturday: 9:30am – 1pm
Garden Tree Giveaway - 9/11/22
This Autumn, International Tree Foundation is supporting Oxfordshire Trees Collaborate in a Garden Tree Giveaway.
Oxfordshire Trees Collaborate is a partnership of community tree planting groups and supporting organisations working together to encourage appropriate tree planting in the county.
We have a variety of free saplings to give away for you to plant in your garden. In order to help you choose an appropriate tree, we have put together this simple garden tree guide. It offers practical considerations and planting guidelines as well as a seasonal photo guide to native species suitable for small, medium and large gardens (all of which are available through the giveaway but can also be purchased at low cost from local nurseries).
Link to website
David Johnson MP newsletter - 8/11/22
In this file
Open Country - Tolkien Land - 8/11/22
On BBC iplayer, featuring our very own Sjoerd Vogt
Tolkien once remarked that reviewers, "seem to think that Middle-earth is another planet!" In fact the Shire, Isengard and the horses of Rohan are much closer to home than you think. Tolkien had a car in the 1930's and used to drive out of Oxford and visit sites that definitely filter into the books he wrote.
Now Miles Warde has been out with Tolkien expert John Garth to find traces of Tolkien Land at Faringdon Folly Tower and the Rollright Stones. There's also a brief appearance for Sarehole near Birmingham, where the young Tolkien grew up, plus archive of the great writer talking about where his books may have been based. John Garth is the author of The Worlds of JRR Tolkien - the places that inspired Middle-earth.
Listen on BBC iplayer
New Youth Group launching 22nd November - YoCO Faringdon - 6/11/22
Youth Challenge Oxfordshire is starting a new FARINGDON group for young people aged 13-21. It's a great way to meet new people, learn new skills and take part in an exciting, life-changing opportunity.
Join us on 22nd November @ 6pm
Faringdon Football Club, Tucker Park, Park Rd, Faringdon SN7 7BP
to find out about the YoCO programme
Refreshments will be provided
All Welcome
For more information contact info@yoco.online www.yoco.online
Community Building Energy Support Scheme - 5/11/22
Together with Oxfordshire Community Foundation, we are now accepting applications from local voluntary and community groups for funding to help them with their energy bills so they can keep their buildings open this winter.
The new £100,000 energy fund is available for groups to apply for until 21 November.
Community Building Energy Support Scheme - Oxfordshire Community Foundation
News - Botley Road Closure for Network Rail work - 3/11/22
Current stage of planning - not finalised
Places to go to keep warm - 2/11/22
See this poster for details of places and times
Barber Rooms, Pump House, Catholic Church
Tues, Thurs and Fridays
Map of vehicle charging points - 2/11/22
Electric Car Charging Points Near Me | AutoTrader UK
Not sure why the ones in Southampton St car park are not shown
£1k for the Folly from Tesco - 2/11/22
Thankyou everyone who voted for the Folly with their Tesco blue tokens.
Folly Team
Bellringers across the country are making plans to "Ring for the King" on the occasion of his coronation in May.
If you want a free, sociable, stress-busting hobby that provides physical and mental exercise, then please come along to All Saints' and meet us for an introduction during a Monday practice from 7.30 to 9pm (or during Sunday service ringing from 9.50 to 10.30am) - see poster on the poster notice board for location of doorbell.
We welcome any age from 10 upwards - you don't have to be religious to be a bellringer.
Peter Hunt - Tower Captain, 07484 297721, email: faringdonringers@gmail.com
Thomas the Tank Engine - 26/11/22
Get ready and watch out for the Thomas and Santa signs popping up in your area. The Rotary team are working hard on the exact locations where Santa and Thomas will be this year and the full schedule will be published in a couple of weeks.
Your first chance to see us will be at Festive Faringdon on Saturday 3rd December from 14:30.
Rotary – doing good and having fun! You do not have to be a member of Rotary to help – we are looking for volunteers to accompany Santa and Thomas on their journeys around Faringdon and the villages. Please let us know if you have a few hours spare: info@whrf.club
Refurbished Library - 23/11/22
The library now looks really uptodate, bright and cheerful. It has moveable book cases so the space can be easily rearranged. There will be some audio/visual equipment next year.
The pictures on the Photos webpage, don't do it justice. But you can get the idea
Ed
60s 70s disco in aid of British Heart Foundation - 21/11/22
Saturday 10th December 2022 British Heart Foundation Christmas Disco at the Pumphouse Faringdon 7:30pm til 11:00pm.
Music by Al 'Citizen' Cane.
Tickets £5 available from the Acacia Charity Shop by the Corn Exchange
Faringdon Street Angels - 20/11/22
Street Angels have been out again today, this time working on The Bell cobbles. It looks better, but care is needed as removing weeds undermines the joins between cobbles. See pic
Faringdon Street Angels - Volunteers helping to keep our streets smarter & cleaner
faringdonstreetangels@yahoo.com
Thankyou to Sadlers for the yummy pastry & hot chocolate
Yoco - 19/11/22
Youth Challenge Oxfordshire (YoCO) is a growing charity supporting young people aged 13-21. Our vision is to ensure every young person has the opportunity to develop personal confidence and resilience, choosing to live a rewarding life and contribute to society. YoCO offers young people an exciting and challenging 18 month programme which helps them to face up to and overcome common life issues, such as pressures of social media; bullying; mental health challenges; influence from peers to take unnecessary risks.
Read More about activities and here about Yoco
Sessions in Faringdon weekly during term time.
Faringdon Football Club, Tuckers Park
TUESDAYS @ 6pm
For more information : info@yoco.online
War Memorial Wreaths - 19/11/22
Many wreaths on the Old Town Hall Memorial
Thanks to Bill from British Legion
Parking in Faringdon - 17/11/22
There are ways to advertise and find a parking space in Faringdon
See Your Parking Space - Surprised to see that Tesco offer paid parking - £60 per month
See www.yourparkingspace.co.uk/list-your-space It's free to list
There are other similar sites
- Parking Spaces For Rent, Make Money From Your Drive and Spare Parking Spaces (parkonmydrive.com) There's a fee for advertising your space
- JustPark - The Parking App | Find parking in seconds
Name Supplied
Town Budget Meeting - 16/11/22
Wednesday 16th November at 7pm in the Corn Exchange, Faringdon
The meeting will close at 9pm
Agenda and minutes can be found on Meetings Archives - Faringdon Town Council
There is an opportunity for local people to make suggestions for additional projects
Police Survey - 16/11/22
This survey is an opportunity for Thames Valley residents to share their experiences and have a say in how policing services are shaped in the Thames Valley (Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire). The information you provide will help inform the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) on any gaps or improvements that could be made in the future.
Public consultation - Thames Valley PCC (thamesvalley-pcc.gov.uk)
The Library is open again - 15/11/22
We are looking forward to welcoming you back in Faringdon Library
Opening Hours:
Monday: 2 –5:30pm
Tuesday: 10am – 1pm & 2– 5:30pm
Wednesday: 2 –5:30pm
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 10am – 1pm, & 2–7pm
Saturday: 9:30am – 1pm
Garden Tree Giveaway - 9/11/22
This Autumn, International Tree Foundation is supporting Oxfordshire Trees Collaborate in a Garden Tree Giveaway.
Oxfordshire Trees Collaborate is a partnership of community tree planting groups and supporting organisations working together to encourage appropriate tree planting in the county.
We have a variety of free saplings to give away for you to plant in your garden. In order to help you choose an appropriate tree, we have put together this simple garden tree guide. It offers practical considerations and planting guidelines as well as a seasonal photo guide to native species suitable for small, medium and large gardens (all of which are available through the giveaway but can also be purchased at low cost from local nurseries).
Link to website
David Johnson MP newsletter - 8/11/22
In this file
Open Country - Tolkien Land - 8/11/22
On BBC iplayer, featuring our very own Sjoerd Vogt
Tolkien once remarked that reviewers, "seem to think that Middle-earth is another planet!" In fact the Shire, Isengard and the horses of Rohan are much closer to home than you think. Tolkien had a car in the 1930's and used to drive out of Oxford and visit sites that definitely filter into the books he wrote.
Now Miles Warde has been out with Tolkien expert John Garth to find traces of Tolkien Land at Faringdon Folly Tower and the Rollright Stones. There's also a brief appearance for Sarehole near Birmingham, where the young Tolkien grew up, plus archive of the great writer talking about where his books may have been based. John Garth is the author of The Worlds of JRR Tolkien - the places that inspired Middle-earth.
Listen on BBC iplayer
New Youth Group launching 22nd November - YoCO Faringdon - 6/11/22
Youth Challenge Oxfordshire is starting a new FARINGDON group for young people aged 13-21. It's a great way to meet new people, learn new skills and take part in an exciting, life-changing opportunity.
Join us on 22nd November @ 6pm
Faringdon Football Club, Tucker Park, Park Rd, Faringdon SN7 7BP
to find out about the YoCO programme
Refreshments will be provided
All Welcome
For more information contact info@yoco.online www.yoco.online
Community Building Energy Support Scheme - 5/11/22
Together with Oxfordshire Community Foundation, we are now accepting applications from local voluntary and community groups for funding to help them with their energy bills so they can keep their buildings open this winter.
The new £100,000 energy fund is available for groups to apply for until 21 November.
Community Building Energy Support Scheme - Oxfordshire Community Foundation
News - Botley Road Closure for Network Rail work - 3/11/22
Current stage of planning - not finalised
Places to go to keep warm - 2/11/22
See this poster for details of places and times
Barber Rooms, Pump House, Catholic Church
Tues, Thurs and Fridays
Map of vehicle charging points - 2/11/22
Electric Car Charging Points Near Me | AutoTrader UK
Not sure why the ones in Southampton St car park are not shown
£1k for the Folly from Tesco - 2/11/22
Thankyou everyone who voted for the Folly with their Tesco blue tokens.
Folly Team
Faringdon Dramatic Society - 31/10/22
Faringdon Dramatic Society are not putting on a production this autumn. Instead, we are already hard at work rehearsing for our Pantomime ‘Sleeping Beauty’ which will be performed on 27th to 29th January 23 and 3rd – 4th February 23. Use the link for more details.
However, you might like to know our friends and fellow venue users Stagecoach are putting on two special performances of Blood Brothers on Saturday 19th November 2022 (1:00 pm and 4:30pm) at Elms Primary School (The artist formally known at FJS) . The Blood Brothers production is a NON-profit event, raising funds to support taking talented young performers to the West End, to perform at the Shaftsbury Theatre in May 2023, as well as other performance/learning opportunities.
https://www.faringdondramatic.org.uk/
Thankyou - 31/10/22
A big thank you to the inhabitants of Haynes Close for the fine display of red cyclamen placed round the memorial stone at the entrance to the Close. A nice gesture ladies and gentlemen; much appreciated by the family. Thank you.
Dennis Haynes.
Street Angels have been at work again - 31/10/22
This time sweeping and weeding around the Corn Exchange, and in front of the Charity shop, Marlborough St and Cornmarket.
All looking so much better. Thanks to everyone who helped.
You too can help by reporting street cleaning issues to:
· The Vale/Biffa via fixmystreet.com app or website
· Biffa 03000 610610
. Biffa admin.vale@biffa.co.uk
Gin to my Tonic - new premises - 27/10/22
Planning Application P22/V2506/FUL (whitehorsedc.gov.uk)
Oxford Station & Botley Road closure - 27/10/22
See Green light for Oxford station and railway transformation following £78.6m funding confirmation (networkrailmediacentre.co.uk)
A short act of remembrance Friday 11th November- 26/10/22
A short act of remembrance and two minute Silence will take place at eleven o clock Friday 11th November at the War Memorial.
( Armistice Day, Eleventh hour, Eleventh Day, Eleventh month.)
A celebration of popular music- 23/10/22
Tickets are available for a wonderful evening of songs at a concert to raise funds for the Faringdon primary schools.
The Cotswold Voices will be joined by The Elms Primary School Choir to sing a variety of popular songs from Elvis to Harry Styles.
Saturday 12th November at 6.30pm in The Corn Exchange.
Tickets are just £5 each and can be bought (cash only please) from the Faringdon Information Centre. Tickets are limited, so get yours today!
There will be a cash bar on the evening, along with a raffle of wonderful prizes generously donated by local businesses
See poster on New poster board
.Faringdon Artistic skating club. Disco - 22/10/22
29th. Disco 12.30 to 2.30 All welcome bring your own skates £2
Sunday 18th December. Gala show 1pm All welcome.
07872 955355 for tickets and information
Faringdon & District Royal British Legion present their 10th ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF REMEMBRANCE - 21/10/22
in the Corn Exchange, Faringdon, on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11th 2022 @ 7.30pm.
Music by the Shrivenham Military Wives Choir, together with readings for Remembrance.
Tickets £10. each are available through the Faringdon T.I.C. office (or Joy Blake Faringdon 242277).
Saving the Mechanics Institute in Swindon - 21/10/22
The Mechanics Institution Trust is working extremely hard to organise events and to keep alive the history of Swindon's Historic Railway Village.
You will probably know by now, that Swindon Branch, Wiltshire Family History Society are also trying to help by gathering together stories and memories of the historic cottages.
So please support us by spreading the word that we want to hear from anyone who can help, and that we are trying to keep the local history alive, both with forthcoming events and by discovering more about the families that have lived in the area since GWR came to Swindon in the 1840s.
Mechanics' Matters - October 2022 (campaign-archive.com)
Active Communities - 21/10/22
Walking, event Info on Active Communities - Vale of White Horse District Council (whitehorsedc.gov.uk)
24 Hour Road Closure - 18/10/22
Gravel Walk 28th October 24 hours from 07.30
Carriageway repair
Found.- 16/10/22
A few weeks ago a nearly new, child's purple coloured bike was found in the Orchard Hill/Elm Road area.
Despite a found notice being placed on the Faringdon Facebook page, there has been no reported loss.
If you have lost said bike then please contact me with the make and description of the bike to confirm ownership and we will reunite you with it.
Regards Mark
email. mark.lunnon@diamond.ac.uk
Neighbourhood Policing. Have your say- 13/10/22
“Have Your Say” meeting in Faringdon Market Place at 10 a.m. on Tuesday 25th October
Last Folly Open Day of 2022 - 13/10/22
Folly Open Day Sunday 16th, 11am-5pm - the LAST of the season. I think the weather is going to be good - let's hope so.
Even though the public open days won't start again until next year, you can still make a private booking.
All the information is on https://www.faringdonfolly.org.uk/bookings.html
Street Angels have been at work again.- 12/10/22
This time sweeping and weeding around our very beautiful Old Town Hall, around the seats, the Portwell Pump cobbles, the Market Square trees and some of the new pavements. Thanks to everyone who helped.
You too can help by reporting street cleaning issues to:
· The Vale/Biffa via fixmystreet.com app or website
· Biffa 03000 610610
· Biffa admin.vale@biffa.co.uk
Oxfordshire Conversations - 12/10/22
Oxfordshire Conversations are public events that bring together residents and the councillors who lead the county council to talk about the big issues that matter to you and your communities. This is your chance to ask Councillor Liz Leffman, Leader of the Council and other members of the cabinet your burning questions and share your priorities to help us shape our budget during these tough times.
Book your place: The events are open to all, but you need to book so we can send you the joining instructions.
Community Grants available - 12/10/22
Grants - Oxfordshire Community Foundation
Feeling intimidated - 12/10/22
I may be in my 60's, but walking along the Hobble when the schoolkids have been turfed out or in the evening when they are milling around and up to no good; I feel intimidated and now I don't like using that route.
I don't feel safe.
Name Supplied
Faringdon Art Exhibition - 8/10/22
Corn Exchange, Faringdon
Friday 28 October 10am to 6pm
Saturday 29 October 10am to 6pm
Sunday 30 October: 10am - 4pm
Free Entry
On the Farm. Exploring Faith in Nature - 8/10/22
Our sessions on the farm are free and intergenerational. Please book so we can ensure everyone's needs are best met, give you directions, and most importantly so we know you are coming, (just let us know on the morning if you can't make it). As it is a working farm, we cannot have people just turn up wandering around for safety reasons. Therefore, booking is essential. We meet and greet in the yard and move to other parts of the farm depending on what we are doing. Booking also allows us to tell you what is happening, and if you need to bring anything. Contact Tracey:t.liddiard44@btinternet.com
This time we are looking at the parable of the fish caught in the net
Our dates for the rest of this year are Saturday 19th November, and 3rd December.
There will also be a Christingle service in Faringdon United Church car park on 24th Dec.
Vote for Faringdondon Old Town Hall- 6/10/22
Shortlisted for the best loved Award category.
Vote for your Best Loved building | spab.org.uk
Vote by 31st October
Re: Traffic Warden - 5/10/22
I was wondering the same thing the other day - all the wait, all the talk of taking back control... & nothing seems to have changed,
Name Supplied
Re: Traffic Wardens - 4/10/22
Definitely about. I received a ticket last week.
Greenwitch
Far Runners Raise Money for I.M.P.S - 1/10/22
John Boothroyd, Paula Daly and Stuart Kennedy from local running group ‘Far Runners’, based in Faringdon, are taking on the challenge of running the London Marathon this weekend, on behalf of the Injury Minimization Programme for Schools (I.M.P.S.).
I.M.P.S. which is part of Oxford Hospitals Charity, relies on donations and fundraising to teach Oxfordshire primary school children first aid skills, and a better awareness of risk. Read more
Remembrance Exhibition- 1/10/22
The War Memorial Trust and the Royal British Legion will be holding an exhibition of war time memorabilia in the Old Town Hall to reflect on the impact that wars have made on local families.
If you have any memorabilia, items, stories, photographs or any documents from World War I, World War II, or any other conflict that you would like to share, or if you would like to volunteer to man the exhibition, please email adele@faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk
Any precious items that you may think to be too valuable to exhibit can be photocopied and the Trust will take care to return original items to their owners.
The exhibition will be open to the public from 10:00 am until 3:00pm on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th November, and after the Remembrance Day ceremony on Sunday 13th until 1:00 pm.
Traffic Warden? - 1/10/22
Just wondering if anyone has seen the phantom traffic warden that Faringdon waited so long to have appointed. Personally not seen him about for a number of weeks. Maybe our councillors could make enquiries as to his whereabouts.
Name supplied.
Faringdon Dramatic Society are not putting on a production this autumn. Instead, we are already hard at work rehearsing for our Pantomime ‘Sleeping Beauty’ which will be performed on 27th to 29th January 23 and 3rd – 4th February 23. Use the link for more details.
However, you might like to know our friends and fellow venue users Stagecoach are putting on two special performances of Blood Brothers on Saturday 19th November 2022 (1:00 pm and 4:30pm) at Elms Primary School (The artist formally known at FJS) . The Blood Brothers production is a NON-profit event, raising funds to support taking talented young performers to the West End, to perform at the Shaftsbury Theatre in May 2023, as well as other performance/learning opportunities.
https://www.faringdondramatic.org.uk/
Thankyou - 31/10/22
A big thank you to the inhabitants of Haynes Close for the fine display of red cyclamen placed round the memorial stone at the entrance to the Close. A nice gesture ladies and gentlemen; much appreciated by the family. Thank you.
Dennis Haynes.
Street Angels have been at work again - 31/10/22
This time sweeping and weeding around the Corn Exchange, and in front of the Charity shop, Marlborough St and Cornmarket.
All looking so much better. Thanks to everyone who helped.
You too can help by reporting street cleaning issues to:
· The Vale/Biffa via fixmystreet.com app or website
· Biffa 03000 610610
. Biffa admin.vale@biffa.co.uk
Gin to my Tonic - new premises - 27/10/22
Planning Application P22/V2506/FUL (whitehorsedc.gov.uk)
Oxford Station & Botley Road closure - 27/10/22
See Green light for Oxford station and railway transformation following £78.6m funding confirmation (networkrailmediacentre.co.uk)
A short act of remembrance Friday 11th November- 26/10/22
A short act of remembrance and two minute Silence will take place at eleven o clock Friday 11th November at the War Memorial.
( Armistice Day, Eleventh hour, Eleventh Day, Eleventh month.)
A celebration of popular music- 23/10/22
Tickets are available for a wonderful evening of songs at a concert to raise funds for the Faringdon primary schools.
The Cotswold Voices will be joined by The Elms Primary School Choir to sing a variety of popular songs from Elvis to Harry Styles.
Saturday 12th November at 6.30pm in The Corn Exchange.
Tickets are just £5 each and can be bought (cash only please) from the Faringdon Information Centre. Tickets are limited, so get yours today!
There will be a cash bar on the evening, along with a raffle of wonderful prizes generously donated by local businesses
See poster on New poster board
.Faringdon Artistic skating club. Disco - 22/10/22
29th. Disco 12.30 to 2.30 All welcome bring your own skates £2
Sunday 18th December. Gala show 1pm All welcome.
07872 955355 for tickets and information
Faringdon & District Royal British Legion present their 10th ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF REMEMBRANCE - 21/10/22
in the Corn Exchange, Faringdon, on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11th 2022 @ 7.30pm.
Music by the Shrivenham Military Wives Choir, together with readings for Remembrance.
Tickets £10. each are available through the Faringdon T.I.C. office (or Joy Blake Faringdon 242277).
Saving the Mechanics Institute in Swindon - 21/10/22
The Mechanics Institution Trust is working extremely hard to organise events and to keep alive the history of Swindon's Historic Railway Village.
You will probably know by now, that Swindon Branch, Wiltshire Family History Society are also trying to help by gathering together stories and memories of the historic cottages.
So please support us by spreading the word that we want to hear from anyone who can help, and that we are trying to keep the local history alive, both with forthcoming events and by discovering more about the families that have lived in the area since GWR came to Swindon in the 1840s.
Mechanics' Matters - October 2022 (campaign-archive.com)
Active Communities - 21/10/22
Walking, event Info on Active Communities - Vale of White Horse District Council (whitehorsedc.gov.uk)
24 Hour Road Closure - 18/10/22
Gravel Walk 28th October 24 hours from 07.30
Carriageway repair
Found.- 16/10/22
A few weeks ago a nearly new, child's purple coloured bike was found in the Orchard Hill/Elm Road area.
Despite a found notice being placed on the Faringdon Facebook page, there has been no reported loss.
If you have lost said bike then please contact me with the make and description of the bike to confirm ownership and we will reunite you with it.
Regards Mark
email. mark.lunnon@diamond.ac.uk
Neighbourhood Policing. Have your say- 13/10/22
“Have Your Say” meeting in Faringdon Market Place at 10 a.m. on Tuesday 25th October
Last Folly Open Day of 2022 - 13/10/22
Folly Open Day Sunday 16th, 11am-5pm - the LAST of the season. I think the weather is going to be good - let's hope so.
Even though the public open days won't start again until next year, you can still make a private booking.
All the information is on https://www.faringdonfolly.org.uk/bookings.html
Street Angels have been at work again.- 12/10/22
This time sweeping and weeding around our very beautiful Old Town Hall, around the seats, the Portwell Pump cobbles, the Market Square trees and some of the new pavements. Thanks to everyone who helped.
You too can help by reporting street cleaning issues to:
· The Vale/Biffa via fixmystreet.com app or website
· Biffa 03000 610610
· Biffa admin.vale@biffa.co.uk
Oxfordshire Conversations - 12/10/22
Oxfordshire Conversations are public events that bring together residents and the councillors who lead the county council to talk about the big issues that matter to you and your communities. This is your chance to ask Councillor Liz Leffman, Leader of the Council and other members of the cabinet your burning questions and share your priorities to help us shape our budget during these tough times.
Book your place: The events are open to all, but you need to book so we can send you the joining instructions.
- Wednesday 19 October, 7pm - 8.30pm, online (Microsoft Teams)
- Thursday 20 October, 2.30pm - 4pm, online (Microsoft Teams)
- Friday 21 October, 2.30pm - 4pm, online (Microsoft Teams)
Community Grants available - 12/10/22
Grants - Oxfordshire Community Foundation
Feeling intimidated - 12/10/22
I may be in my 60's, but walking along the Hobble when the schoolkids have been turfed out or in the evening when they are milling around and up to no good; I feel intimidated and now I don't like using that route.
I don't feel safe.
Name Supplied
Faringdon Art Exhibition - 8/10/22
Corn Exchange, Faringdon
Friday 28 October 10am to 6pm
Saturday 29 October 10am to 6pm
Sunday 30 October: 10am - 4pm
Free Entry
On the Farm. Exploring Faith in Nature - 8/10/22
Our sessions on the farm are free and intergenerational. Please book so we can ensure everyone's needs are best met, give you directions, and most importantly so we know you are coming, (just let us know on the morning if you can't make it). As it is a working farm, we cannot have people just turn up wandering around for safety reasons. Therefore, booking is essential. We meet and greet in the yard and move to other parts of the farm depending on what we are doing. Booking also allows us to tell you what is happening, and if you need to bring anything. Contact Tracey:t.liddiard44@btinternet.com
This time we are looking at the parable of the fish caught in the net
Our dates for the rest of this year are Saturday 19th November, and 3rd December.
There will also be a Christingle service in Faringdon United Church car park on 24th Dec.
Vote for Faringdondon Old Town Hall- 6/10/22
Shortlisted for the best loved Award category.
Vote for your Best Loved building | spab.org.uk
Vote by 31st October
Re: Traffic Warden - 5/10/22
I was wondering the same thing the other day - all the wait, all the talk of taking back control... & nothing seems to have changed,
Name Supplied
Re: Traffic Wardens - 4/10/22
Definitely about. I received a ticket last week.
Greenwitch
Far Runners Raise Money for I.M.P.S - 1/10/22
John Boothroyd, Paula Daly and Stuart Kennedy from local running group ‘Far Runners’, based in Faringdon, are taking on the challenge of running the London Marathon this weekend, on behalf of the Injury Minimization Programme for Schools (I.M.P.S.).
I.M.P.S. which is part of Oxford Hospitals Charity, relies on donations and fundraising to teach Oxfordshire primary school children first aid skills, and a better awareness of risk. Read more
Remembrance Exhibition- 1/10/22
The War Memorial Trust and the Royal British Legion will be holding an exhibition of war time memorabilia in the Old Town Hall to reflect on the impact that wars have made on local families.
If you have any memorabilia, items, stories, photographs or any documents from World War I, World War II, or any other conflict that you would like to share, or if you would like to volunteer to man the exhibition, please email adele@faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk
Any precious items that you may think to be too valuable to exhibit can be photocopied and the Trust will take care to return original items to their owners.
The exhibition will be open to the public from 10:00 am until 3:00pm on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th November, and after the Remembrance Day ceremony on Sunday 13th until 1:00 pm.
Traffic Warden? - 1/10/22
Just wondering if anyone has seen the phantom traffic warden that Faringdon waited so long to have appointed. Personally not seen him about for a number of weeks. Maybe our councillors could make enquiries as to his whereabouts.
Name supplied.
Acrid smell - Proctor Way - 24/9/22
‘Nightly’ acrid smell of burning plastic around Proctor Way, Park Road area. Very toxic, illegal,
and antisocial - any ideas anyone on how to stop this for the sake of everyone’s health?
Name Supplied
Vote for the Old Town Hall - 23/9/22
Best loved building competition
Vote for your Best Loved building | spab.org.uk
The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB)
Faringdon Town Magazine - 22/9/22
Autumn edition
Featuring musical happenings across the town for you to keep your eye out for this Autumn, provided by our wonderful music contributor Al Cane, updates from The Old Crown Coaching Inn and a calendar section where you will find a plethora of dates to add to your diary, from eats to exhibitions.
Also featuring Tribe zero-waste, The Swan & The Faringdon Brewery, Faringdon, Al Cane Photography, Cogges, Julie Ann Godson, Folly & Wild and so much more.
CLICK TO READ: https://library.myebook.com/.../faringdon-town.../4382/
The Market cafe - 21/9/22
Now open - coffee, cake, craft materials, other goodies.
Open Mon to Sat. 9am - 5pm (4pm on Sat)
Run by volunteers
Good Luck
Autumn Course in Cycling Safely - 21/09/22
Booking is now open for the next Farcycles course, which is equivalent to Cycle Proficiency / Bikeability.
The course will be 10.30-12 noon Mon 24th - Fri 28th October based at the Faringdon Cycle Park.
Suitable for children aged 8-13.
For more details and booking:
https://farcycl.es/RideSafely
Any queries contact cycle@farcycles.org.uk
White Horse Medical Practice Patient Group.- 8/9/22
Minutes of meetings are on the practice website
Street Angels - 6/9/22
Street Angels - cleaned and swept the lower part of London St yesterday
Still lots of places to sort out.
faringdonstreetangels@yahoo.com
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Please help out by reporting places that need attention to:
- The Vale/Biffa via fixmystreet.com app or website
- Biffa 03000 610610
- Biffa admin.vale@biffa.co.uk
The Volunteer - 6/9/22
Back on the market
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/find.html?searchType=SALE&locationIdentifier=BRANCH%5e18381&minPrice=450000&maxPrice=450000&includeSSTC=true&_includeSSTC=on
64 Extra Care units . South of Park Road - 4/9/22
See Design and Access statement
Planning Application P22/V2053/RM (whitehorsedc.gov.uk)
Oxford Science Festival - 4/9/22
IF Oxford, the city’s science and ideas Festival returns in October with a mix of 100 events for all ages across 25 venues, plus online.
Bookings are open now at www.if-oxford.com
With events across all scientific topics in a wide range of formats. There will be something to interest everyone
You can download a PDF flyer here https://if-oxford.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IF-2022-Flyer-A5.pdf
Oxfordshire Conversations - OCC - 3/9/22
Oxfordshire Conversations are public events that are bringing together residents and the councillors who lead the county council to talk about the big issues that matter to you and your communities. There are seven events taking place – two online and five in locations across Oxfordshire.
This is your chance to ask our decision makers your burning questions and share your priorities to help us shape our budget during these tough times.
Find your local event and book your place:
The events are open to all, but you need to register.
- Monday 12 September, 11am - 12.30pm, online (Microsoft Teams)
- Monday 12 September, 7pm - 8.30pm, Abingdon, Guildhall
- Wednesday 14 September, 7pm - 8.30pm, Witney, High Street Methodist Church
- Thursday 15 September, 7pm - 8.30pm, Oxford, Old Fire Station
- Monday 19 September, 7pm - 8.30pm, Banbury, The Mill Arts Centre
- Wednesday 21 September, 7pm - 8.30pm, online (Microsoft Teams)
- Thursday 22 September, 7pm - 8.30pm, Didcot, Cornerstone Arts Centre
If you have a question you would like to ask, let us know in advance by filling in the box on our booking form. If you aren't ready with your question at the time of booking, you can:
- email it to consultations@oxfordshire.gov.uk(External link)
- hand it to a member of the council's support team when you arrive at the event
- type it in the chat box, if you are attending online
- when invited, ask a question during the event itself.
Booking formOur Oxfordshire Conversation events are open to all, but booking is essential. If you plan on attending one of these events, please complete this booking form.
Join the conversation | Let's Talk Oxfordshire
Church Bells for a wedding - 31/8/22
Friday 9th September:
A quarter peal will be rung on All Saints bells in the evening to celebrate the wedding of Andrew Slater (one of the ringers) and Susanna Leslie the next day.
Jon Chamberlain
Shout out from Faringdon Folly - 31/8/22
We'd love to hear from you - what you love about the Folly, the things you do there, how often you've visited the Tower, how often you ( and your dog?) walk to the woodland.
Also what makes the Folly and woodland so special for you. What makes it important for Faringdon?
Do please email enquiries@ faringdonfolly.org.uk
This will help us so much when we apply for funding for the very extensive Tower renovations that are needed.
THANKYOU
Friends of the Folly
Eddie Williams (chair)
www.faringdonfolly.org.uk
Resuscitation Toolkit- 19/8/22
Good afternoon All
I am sending on to you the information below, and with reference to the attached content, concerning the message and learning that may help to save many lives from the impact of sudden cardiac arrest across our community.
You may choose how you wish to present the information through whatever digital channels might be available to the broadest possible audience, in order to get this message across, and indeed I have sent this information received by me today from SCAS, to those of you, who may be in the best position from within our own local community, to be able to spread the word and potentially giving us all an opportunity to be a ‘life-saver’!
Please feel free to adapt text that will be appropriate to spread this message (with of course appropriate factual accuracy), and feel free to use my name as a local reference and as a CFR (Community First Responder) in our local community, to be able to make that connection to those who may wish to learn more, or who may have some questions around the process and practicalities of Basic Life Support and the impact of SCA.
Thank you for your consideration and attention to this and please get back to me if you need more information or have any questions on the campaign content.
Kind regards
Malcolm malcolm.gee@sca-charity.org.uk
CFR – SCAS – Faringdon and District Team –
Chair – Faringdon PAD Committee –
Information about defibrillators in Faringdon can be found here
Financial support for pensioners - 16/8/22
Vale Council has a voucher scheme to help pay for essentials.
See www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/vale-of-white-horse-district-council/cost-of-living-crisis-advice-and-support/household-support-fund/
There is a form to complete online. or contact:
Faringdon Community Choir - new term starts 7th September- 16/8/22
Everyone welcome- no experience needed.
We sing folk, musicals, old pop eg Mamma Mia, California Dreaming, Pleasant & Delightful, Bohemian Rhapsody, Love is all around, Close to you
plus quick and easy songs/chants that become rounds.
Rachel is great - a very experienced teacher and musician - school, choirs, orchestra. She creates the arrangement and provides sheets for each part- usually 3.
She teaches 'by rote' ie no need to read the dots- but it can still be helpful. When you join you would have access to the member area on the website where there are audio tracks/her singing for each part - helps a great deal.
Practical stuff from Rachel
There are 2 sessions to help you fit the rehearsal into your schedule. We cover the same material in each session so if you can’t make your normal session you can always come to the other!
Afternoon session 2-3.30pm
Evening session 6-7.30pm
Starts 7th September
If you have questions for Rachel there is a contact form on the website.
See Home - Faringdon Community Choir
Skateboard event in Faringd on 17th August- 15/8/22
Active Communities - Vale of White Horse District Council (whitehorsedc.gov.uk)
This summer, the Community Safety and Active Communities teams are working with partner organisations to deliver a series of free skate park sessions for young people.
The events, run by ATB skate shop, will include competitions, food and music, as well as other interactive activities and stalls featuring the local neighbourhood police, local registered social landlords and youth service providers. Anyone wanting to take part can just turn up on the day.
Peugeot site under offer - 8/8/22
See https://www.realla.ca/details/25947049
Play Day on 5th August report - 8/8/22
See document
Faringdon Library Temporary Closure - 6/8/22
The library will be closed from 5th September to November 2022 for refurbishment.
All existing loans will be extended. No fines will be incurred during the closure.
Cost of Living Grants Consultation - 6/8/22
https://oxfordshire.org/take-part-in-our-cost-of-living-grants-consultation/
To help answer these questions, we will run an online workshop on Wednesday 7th September at 1pm to consult with the local delivery organisations working directly in our communities. You can sign up to take part here. In addition, we invite local charitable organisations to complete our short survey, which we will keep open for as long as we can to accommodate the summer holidays. You can complete the survey here. We would value your feedback via one or both of these methods – whatever suits you.
We will use the feedback from the workshop and survey to finalise the terms of reference for the cost of living grants round, which open in the autumn or winter (dates TBC).
Works to Rail Bridge Botley road - 6/8/22
The rail bridge in Botley Road will need to be replaced as part of Network Rail’s plans to increase capacity at Oxford Train Station, with this leading to the complete closure of Botley Road.
The station is being expanded as it is ‘close to full capacity’, with services being increased from 2024.
A spokesperson for Network Rail told the Oxford Mail that both Botley Road and the station will be closed next summer.
While timings on how long the closure will last are unconfirmed, it is believed that it could be approximately three months.
The Network Rail spokesperson said: “We are currently in discussions with Oxfordshire County Council about our programme of work for the station, which is in the process of being finalised by our contractor, Kier.
“The key period for us on Botley Road will be next summer when we need to replace the bridge.
“This will mean the road and station will need to be completely closed. This is due to take place at the end of July or start of August.
“Ahead of that we will need to do preparation work, including the diversion of utility services. We are currently discussing all this with Oxfordshire County Council to establish best way of doing this.”
Lines in and out of Oxford Station are already set to be closed over four weekends in September and October, to facilitate the second phase of works to increase capacity.
This is currently set for the weekends of September 10-11, 17-18, and 24-25, plus October 1-2.
Buses will replace regular train services.
https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/20589628.everything-know-far-botley-road-oxford-station-three-month-closure/
Rebecca petitions for a splash park in Faringdon - 29/7/22
Vale of White Horse District Council has welcomed a petition presented by a 10-year-old and is encouraging other young people to get involved in local democracy.
Lizzie Pugh from Faringdon gave a presentation arguing the need for a new splash park at her hometown to the council’s Cabinet meeting on Friday 22 July.
In her presentation, Miss Pugh highlighted how other towns have splash parks but Faringdon doesn’t.
Read more
Council welcomes 10-year-old’s petition - Vale of White Horse District Council (whitehorsedc.gov.uk)
Faringdon Benches Trail Artist brief - 27/7/22
We are keen to hear from artists who could work with us to enhance creative wayfinding in Faringdon. We are looking for artists and crafts people to explore ideas, propose designs and create artistic benches (and potentially other artistic features such as totems, bollards and paving features) to assist with wayfinding leading from 4 residential areas into the market square.
See full brief. Deadline 1/8/22- extgended to 15/8/22
Roads in Market Sq Closed in August - 24/7/22
Date of Order: 1 August 2022
Coming into force: 8 August 2022
This Order is being introduced because of footway reconstruction around all sides of the Market square which is anticipated to be completed 26 August 2022. Works will operate between 07:00 and 19:00hrs weekdays.
The effect of the Order is to temporarily prohibit any vehicle proceeding or waiting in all sides of Market Place and in Church Street to the junction with Swan Lane.
See Road closure: Faringdon, Market Place - Faringdon Town Council for more details
See Poster Board for changes to Faringdon Community Bus route
Community Bus- service changes - 17/7/22
FCB will be running the normal timetable tomorrow and Tuesday up to 11:00 at which time the service will cease. This is because of the extreme heat forecast, we don’t want to run the risk of the bus breaking down.
Normal full timetable will be resumed on Wednesday.
Barn Festival Great Coxwell - 15/7/22
September 17th and 18th
Faringdon Community Choir - 13/7/22
This Saturday in the Market Place it's the Faringdon Community Choir singing at 11am. This is the choir's first ever public performance.
Please do come down and support their performance.
Faringdon Street Angels have been at work again - 8/7/22
- this time the lower end of London St outside the shops. Hope you noticed the difference when you're in town
If you'd like to help out next time, email faringdonstreetangels@yahoo.com
Petition for a splashpool in Faringdon - 5/7/22
A resident and child of the town of Faringdon
I (Lizzie Pugh age 10) think it's time that we had our very own Splash Park just like Wantage, Witney and Abingdon do!
Please help me to show support for this idea so that I can take the evidence of support to our local councils and get myself and the other children of the down splashing!
Sign the petition
Faringdon Fire Station Have a go Day - 3/7/22
Some of you will remember our Cabinet Member Judith Heathcoat who always supported our fundraising events. Whilst Judith is no longer our Cabinet Member or, indeed a County Councillor, she remains a huge supporter and friend of the Fire family and, having followed the success of our fundraising for the Firefighters Charity and Ukraine, she has decided to get involved.
On Saturday 16th July as part of the Faringdon Fire Station Have A Go Day, Judith will be having her head shaved - yes you have really read this right! I am sure you will agree this is a massive gesture!
This will be happening at 11am. Obviously the aim is to raise as much money as possible to be shared between the two charities. If you are able to donate via the link below, I know that Judith will be incredibly grateful
https://www.collectionpot.com/pot/3004292/
FollyFest Community Project - 1/7/22
As most of you know, I am organising The Pump House Project community project for Faringdon's very own FollyFest this year.
The plan is to decorate 10cm x 10cm foam tiles with something that symbolises community to you or something you like about Faringdon, this could be buildings, clubs, pigeons!
You can pick up tiles from:
The tiles are going to be made into a display housed at TPHP for the community to see at FollyFest Weekend and as a permanent feature there after.
Do you have any free time and would like to get involved with a great cause?
We are still looking for volunteers to help out for any amount of time you can spare over the FollyFest weekend Fri 8th, Sat 9th, and Sun 10th July.
It is going to be fun and great for the community!
Email katie.pitts@thepumphouseproject.org.uk to enquire.
Faringdon Folly - 1/7/22
Super article and pictures about the Folly
Faringdon Tower, Faringdon, Oxfordshire (and a novel idea) – The Folly Flaneuse
Friday 9th September:
A quarter peal will be rung on All Saints bells in the evening to celebrate the wedding of Andrew Slater (one of the ringers) and Susanna Leslie the next day.
Jon Chamberlain
Shout out from Faringdon Folly - 31/8/22
We'd love to hear from you - what you love about the Folly, the things you do there, how often you've visited the Tower, how often you ( and your dog?) walk to the woodland.
Also what makes the Folly and woodland so special for you. What makes it important for Faringdon?
Do please email enquiries@ faringdonfolly.org.uk
This will help us so much when we apply for funding for the very extensive Tower renovations that are needed.
THANKYOU
Friends of the Folly
Eddie Williams (chair)
www.faringdonfolly.org.uk
Resuscitation Toolkit- 19/8/22
Good afternoon All
I am sending on to you the information below, and with reference to the attached content, concerning the message and learning that may help to save many lives from the impact of sudden cardiac arrest across our community.
You may choose how you wish to present the information through whatever digital channels might be available to the broadest possible audience, in order to get this message across, and indeed I have sent this information received by me today from SCAS, to those of you, who may be in the best position from within our own local community, to be able to spread the word and potentially giving us all an opportunity to be a ‘life-saver’!
Please feel free to adapt text that will be appropriate to spread this message (with of course appropriate factual accuracy), and feel free to use my name as a local reference and as a CFR (Community First Responder) in our local community, to be able to make that connection to those who may wish to learn more, or who may have some questions around the process and practicalities of Basic Life Support and the impact of SCA.
Thank you for your consideration and attention to this and please get back to me if you need more information or have any questions on the campaign content.
Kind regards
Malcolm malcolm.gee@sca-charity.org.uk
CFR – SCAS – Faringdon and District Team –
Chair – Faringdon PAD Committee –
Information about defibrillators in Faringdon can be found here
Financial support for pensioners - 16/8/22
Vale Council has a voucher scheme to help pay for essentials.
See www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/vale-of-white-horse-district-council/cost-of-living-crisis-advice-and-support/household-support-fund/
There is a form to complete online. or contact:
- Citizens Advice: Email: hsf.vale@osavcab.org.uk Telephone: 01235 750752
- Vale Community Impact: Email: hsf@vci.org.uk Telephone: 01235 355359
Faringdon Community Choir - new term starts 7th September- 16/8/22
Everyone welcome- no experience needed.
We sing folk, musicals, old pop eg Mamma Mia, California Dreaming, Pleasant & Delightful, Bohemian Rhapsody, Love is all around, Close to you
plus quick and easy songs/chants that become rounds.
Rachel is great - a very experienced teacher and musician - school, choirs, orchestra. She creates the arrangement and provides sheets for each part- usually 3.
She teaches 'by rote' ie no need to read the dots- but it can still be helpful. When you join you would have access to the member area on the website where there are audio tracks/her singing for each part - helps a great deal.
Practical stuff from Rachel
- Please do sign up for next term. It really helps me as it produces a spreadsheet for me with all the info of everyone - both current and new! here's the link https://forms.gle/a8cTcdVLAaTwEUZb7
- Do share it with any people you know who you think you might like to join next term.
- Do tell them that if they sign up they can just come for a single £4 session as a trial and then pay the rest if they fancy sticking with it! All the info on the term dates and how much to pay is on there.
There are 2 sessions to help you fit the rehearsal into your schedule. We cover the same material in each session so if you can’t make your normal session you can always come to the other!
Afternoon session 2-3.30pm
Evening session 6-7.30pm
Starts 7th September
If you have questions for Rachel there is a contact form on the website.
See Home - Faringdon Community Choir
Skateboard event in Faringd on 17th August- 15/8/22
Active Communities - Vale of White Horse District Council (whitehorsedc.gov.uk)
This summer, the Community Safety and Active Communities teams are working with partner organisations to deliver a series of free skate park sessions for young people.
The events, run by ATB skate shop, will include competitions, food and music, as well as other interactive activities and stalls featuring the local neighbourhood police, local registered social landlords and youth service providers. Anyone wanting to take part can just turn up on the day.
- Wednesday 17 August – Faringdon – 1-4pm (SN7 8BF)
Peugeot site under offer - 8/8/22
See https://www.realla.ca/details/25947049
Play Day on 5th August report - 8/8/22
See document
Faringdon Library Temporary Closure - 6/8/22
The library will be closed from 5th September to November 2022 for refurbishment.
All existing loans will be extended. No fines will be incurred during the closure.
Cost of Living Grants Consultation - 6/8/22
https://oxfordshire.org/take-part-in-our-cost-of-living-grants-consultation/
To help answer these questions, we will run an online workshop on Wednesday 7th September at 1pm to consult with the local delivery organisations working directly in our communities. You can sign up to take part here. In addition, we invite local charitable organisations to complete our short survey, which we will keep open for as long as we can to accommodate the summer holidays. You can complete the survey here. We would value your feedback via one or both of these methods – whatever suits you.
We will use the feedback from the workshop and survey to finalise the terms of reference for the cost of living grants round, which open in the autumn or winter (dates TBC).
Works to Rail Bridge Botley road - 6/8/22
The rail bridge in Botley Road will need to be replaced as part of Network Rail’s plans to increase capacity at Oxford Train Station, with this leading to the complete closure of Botley Road.
The station is being expanded as it is ‘close to full capacity’, with services being increased from 2024.
A spokesperson for Network Rail told the Oxford Mail that both Botley Road and the station will be closed next summer.
While timings on how long the closure will last are unconfirmed, it is believed that it could be approximately three months.
The Network Rail spokesperson said: “We are currently in discussions with Oxfordshire County Council about our programme of work for the station, which is in the process of being finalised by our contractor, Kier.
“The key period for us on Botley Road will be next summer when we need to replace the bridge.
“This will mean the road and station will need to be completely closed. This is due to take place at the end of July or start of August.
“Ahead of that we will need to do preparation work, including the diversion of utility services. We are currently discussing all this with Oxfordshire County Council to establish best way of doing this.”
Lines in and out of Oxford Station are already set to be closed over four weekends in September and October, to facilitate the second phase of works to increase capacity.
This is currently set for the weekends of September 10-11, 17-18, and 24-25, plus October 1-2.
Buses will replace regular train services.
https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/20589628.everything-know-far-botley-road-oxford-station-three-month-closure/
Rebecca petitions for a splash park in Faringdon - 29/7/22
Vale of White Horse District Council has welcomed a petition presented by a 10-year-old and is encouraging other young people to get involved in local democracy.
Lizzie Pugh from Faringdon gave a presentation arguing the need for a new splash park at her hometown to the council’s Cabinet meeting on Friday 22 July.
In her presentation, Miss Pugh highlighted how other towns have splash parks but Faringdon doesn’t.
Read more
Council welcomes 10-year-old’s petition - Vale of White Horse District Council (whitehorsedc.gov.uk)
Faringdon Benches Trail Artist brief - 27/7/22
We are keen to hear from artists who could work with us to enhance creative wayfinding in Faringdon. We are looking for artists and crafts people to explore ideas, propose designs and create artistic benches (and potentially other artistic features such as totems, bollards and paving features) to assist with wayfinding leading from 4 residential areas into the market square.
See full brief. Deadline 1/8/22- extgended to 15/8/22
Roads in Market Sq Closed in August - 24/7/22
Date of Order: 1 August 2022
Coming into force: 8 August 2022
This Order is being introduced because of footway reconstruction around all sides of the Market square which is anticipated to be completed 26 August 2022. Works will operate between 07:00 and 19:00hrs weekdays.
The effect of the Order is to temporarily prohibit any vehicle proceeding or waiting in all sides of Market Place and in Church Street to the junction with Swan Lane.
See Road closure: Faringdon, Market Place - Faringdon Town Council for more details
See Poster Board for changes to Faringdon Community Bus route
Community Bus- service changes - 17/7/22
FCB will be running the normal timetable tomorrow and Tuesday up to 11:00 at which time the service will cease. This is because of the extreme heat forecast, we don’t want to run the risk of the bus breaking down.
Normal full timetable will be resumed on Wednesday.
Barn Festival Great Coxwell - 15/7/22
September 17th and 18th
Faringdon Community Choir - 13/7/22
This Saturday in the Market Place it's the Faringdon Community Choir singing at 11am. This is the choir's first ever public performance.
Please do come down and support their performance.
Faringdon Street Angels have been at work again - 8/7/22
- this time the lower end of London St outside the shops. Hope you noticed the difference when you're in town
If you'd like to help out next time, email faringdonstreetangels@yahoo.com
Petition for a splashpool in Faringdon - 5/7/22
A resident and child of the town of Faringdon
I (Lizzie Pugh age 10) think it's time that we had our very own Splash Park just like Wantage, Witney and Abingdon do!
Please help me to show support for this idea so that I can take the evidence of support to our local councils and get myself and the other children of the down splashing!
Sign the petition
Faringdon Fire Station Have a go Day - 3/7/22
Some of you will remember our Cabinet Member Judith Heathcoat who always supported our fundraising events. Whilst Judith is no longer our Cabinet Member or, indeed a County Councillor, she remains a huge supporter and friend of the Fire family and, having followed the success of our fundraising for the Firefighters Charity and Ukraine, she has decided to get involved.
On Saturday 16th July as part of the Faringdon Fire Station Have A Go Day, Judith will be having her head shaved - yes you have really read this right! I am sure you will agree this is a massive gesture!
This will be happening at 11am. Obviously the aim is to raise as much money as possible to be shared between the two charities. If you are able to donate via the link below, I know that Judith will be incredibly grateful
https://www.collectionpot.com/pot/3004292/
FollyFest Community Project - 1/7/22
As most of you know, I am organising The Pump House Project community project for Faringdon's very own FollyFest this year.
The plan is to decorate 10cm x 10cm foam tiles with something that symbolises community to you or something you like about Faringdon, this could be buildings, clubs, pigeons!
You can pick up tiles from:
- Faringdon Costa
- Tourist Information
- The Pump House Project
The tiles are going to be made into a display housed at TPHP for the community to see at FollyFest Weekend and as a permanent feature there after.
Do you have any free time and would like to get involved with a great cause?
We are still looking for volunteers to help out for any amount of time you can spare over the FollyFest weekend Fri 8th, Sat 9th, and Sun 10th July.
It is going to be fun and great for the community!
Email katie.pitts@thepumphouseproject.org.uk to enquire.
Faringdon Folly - 1/7/22
Super article and pictures about the Folly
Faringdon Tower, Faringdon, Oxfordshire (and a novel idea) – The Folly Flaneuse
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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.