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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
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.
Regent Cinema - 23/12/24
Matinee: Weds 8 January - The Critic (15) (2023 - Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller)
A powerful London theatre critic becomes entangled in a web of deceit and murder
Stars: Ian McKellen Gemma Arterton
Film duration: 1 hours 41 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 24 January - The Outrun (15) (2024 - Drama)
After living life on the edge in London, Rona attempts to come to terms with her troubled past. Hoping to heal, she returns to the wild beauty of Scotland's Orkney Islands where she grew up.
Stars: Saoirse Ronan Paapa Essiedu Nabil Elouahabi
Film duration: 1 hr 58 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 CentreTickets on the door £1 more!
Faringdon Fire Station to be modernised- 20/12/24
Faringdon Fire Station is to undergo a £700,000 redevelopment to modernise accommodation for fire and rescue teams as part of Oxfordshire County Council’s longer-term plans to decarbonise its buildings.
The project is scheduled to begin in January 2025 and will take around four months to complete.
The redevelopment plan includes health and safety initiatives for operational fire and rescue employees, such as managing the risk posed by toxins associated with firefighting. There will be new facilities for cleaning breathing apparatus equipment.
Councillor Dr Nathan Ley, Oxfordshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Public Health, Inequalities and Community Safety, said: “This significant investment reflects our environmental credentials, and our commitment to provide the very best facilities for fire and rescue crews and support staff, always ensuring that health and wellbeing is taken seriously. This investment is also reflective of our commitment to look after all corners of our county.
“Crews will temporarily relocate to another premises in the town until work is complete, ensuring there will be no disruption to emergency and community responses. It’ll be business as usual during the improvement works.”
The improvements also involve the modernisation of toilets and showers. Changes to reduce the carbon footprint of the building will include thermal insulation, energy efficiency and installation of solar panels, associated batteries and air source heating.
Ends
For more information about this release contact the Oxfordshire County Council communications team on 01865 323870 or email [email protected]
20/50/70 - a retrospective photo exhibition by Al Cane- 18/12/24
Saturday 25 January 2025 from 10 to 6pm in the Old Town Hall, Faringdon.
Pledge to make a difference this year - 13/12/24
The arrival of a new year often means a time of reflection. For many they think about what they would like the next 12 months to bring and what changes they can introduce. Volunteering is often a popular choice and one that can be tailored completely to your skillset, experience, interests and commitments.
Whether you have a little or a lot of time to offer, charities are delighted to welcome volunteers from all walks of life.
The best place to start is the Oxon Volunteers website. This hub for volunteering vacancies enables you to search by distance from your home to find very local opportunities and remote, homebased ones: https://oxonvolunteers.org/
Faringdon Community Choir Christmas Concert, with the Brass Follies - 8/12/24
December 14th 7.30 Corn Exchange
Tickets from Tourist Information centre, £3
See poster
Talk at Faringdon Library Friday 13th - 8/12/24
A talk by Matthew Spring about the Spanish vihuela, its music and the composers who wrote for the instrument in the sixteenth century.
Illustrated with instruments and music from the books published in Spain for the instrument.
Friday 13th December 2024 7:00 - 8:00pm
Faringdon Library Gloucester Street, Faringdon SN7 7HY
Tickets by donation at the door, or from the Library in advance
see poster
See posterMummers in the Market Square- 2/12/24
Boxing Day 10am
CANCELLED ::Craft fair at Coleshill- 22/11/24
Explore this makers market to discover artisan gifts hand made by local crafts people and craft course providers.
Browse locally handmade crafts, gifts, and much more. Bring the kids along to enjoy some festive children's activities too.
The craft fair takes place on Sunday 24 November, 10am-4pm.
Heritage and Rural Skills Centre, Coleshill
Faringdon Singers Christmas Concert- 14/11/24
Catholic Church, 3pm, December 8th.
Retiring Collection
See program on poster
War Memorial wreaths - 13/11/24
More than 30 wreaths from local organisations
See the list
Faringdon Artistic skating Club Gala- 13/11/24
Saturday 14 th Dec 1pm to 2pm
Venue Faringdon Leisure centre
Cost £2,50
The Gala will show that skating can be for all. We will show that other sports Gymnastics , ballet and dance are all part of our sport.
Children of all ages and gender.
The club is recreation and competitive.
Something not to be missed.
The club trains on a Saturday 12.30 to 2.30 Come along and watch
What you see on ice we do on rollers
Old maps for sale - 12/11/24
I am selling my collection of old maps of Oxfordshire and have one showing your area in 1923 and others of surrounding areas in the early 20's
The map is in fair condition for its age ( 1950's ) on thick paper with some protective edging but there are some creases which you would expect for it's age.
The size is 41" x 29" .
This map also has some hand drawn coloured boundary marks
The price is £40 plus p&p £6
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need any further information as my photos don't do the map justice.
Map1 Map2 Map3 Map4 Map5
Roy
[email protected]
Speeding down Sandshill - 10/11/24
Perhaps the contractors working on the pit development at the end of Sandhills Road, Faringdon, would be mindful that with the recent development of the adjacent Oriel Gardens opposite there are many cats and dogs in the neighbourhood and belting down Sandhills Road at 40+ mph on a Friday afternoon is no longer suitable for such a narrow road.
Harvey Edgecombe
NHS seeks your views - 10/11/24
Government issues rallying cry to the nation to help fix NHS - GOV.UK
The deadline is 31st December https://change.nhs.uk/en-GB/
Regent Community Cinema - 10/11/24
Matinee: Weds 4 December - Serendipity (PG)
(2001- Romantic Comedy)
Johnathan and Sara, two young people who meet by chance one Christmas in New York, spend a memorable evening wandering around the city together. When they part at the end of the night, they decide to let fate take charge of their future and make no plans to meet again
Stars: John Cusack Kate Beckinsale
Film duration: 1 hours 30 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 13 December - Elf (PG)
(2003 - Adventure Comedy Family)
Raised as an oversized elf, Buddy travels from the North Pole to New York City to meet his biological father, Walter Hobbs, who doesn't know he exists and is in desperate need of some Christmas spirit
Stars: Will Ferrell James Caan
Film duration: 1 hr 37 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!
Thames Valley Police Newsletter- 4/11/24
Read the Neighbourhood watch November edition
Town Meeting November 6th - 30/10/24
Town Meeting 7.30pm on Wednesday 6th November 2024 in the Jubilee Room, The Pump House, Faringdon, SN7 7HL.
Press and public are invited to attend the meeting in person.
An opportunity to see thew proposals for onstreet parking enforcement and the budget for 25/26
Scroll down on https://www.faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk/category/meeting -schedule/ to see agenda
Vale News October - 30/10/24
The October edition of Vale News for 2024
New vetinary practice development application - 14/10/24
Change of use for 29 Park Road
https://data.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/java/support/Main.jsp?MODULE=ApplicationDetails&REF=P24/V2103/FUL
Development of former Faringdon Infant School site, Canada Lane - 14/10/24
https://data.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/java/support/Main.jsp?MODULE=ApplicationDetails&REF=P24/V2110/FUL
Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment of site to provide a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) School and associated alternations to site access
Deadline for comments, 7th November
FARINGDON ARTISTIC SKATERS RESULTS AUTUMN NATIONALS of GB - 14/10/24
ROLLER CUP FINALS OF GREAT BRITAIN
Age groups 13 and under
We thank all those who have supported us this year.
We have places available on Saturdays for beginners 1.30 to 2.30
Dee England
Living essentials fund - 12/10/24
Oxfordshire Community Foundation are delighted to be launching our Living Essentials Fund, building on the previous cost-of-living funding. Grants will be made to help ensure people in Oxfordshire have the basics needed for living a stable and safe life.
The Living Essentials Fund will support charitable organisations that are helping people with unaffordable essentials such as homelessness, food insecurity and warmth as well as debt advice.
Grants of between £1,000 and £10,000 are available to charitable organisations to support ongoing running costs, project, capital and promotional costs. We hope to have approximately £200,000 available to award in grants.
Applications are now open and will close at midday on Monday 4th November 2024.
To help you with your application we have the following sessions available:
The team is available to provide support with your application, contact us on [email protected] or 01865 798666 with any questions.
Community groups get more than £140,000 for climate-friendly projects- 12/10/24
Communities across the Vale will soon be benefitting from new insulation and low energy lighting at shared buildings, as well as electric vehicle chargers, a new electric bike scheme and a new repair café thanks to help from the Vale of White Horse District Council's Climate Action Fund.
See Community groups get more than £140,000 for climate-friendly projects - Vale of White Horse District Council (whitehorsedc.gov.uk)
Cello concert at St Giles Gt Coxwell- 24/10/24
Sunday 20th. 4pm
Derek de la Bernardie - CelloYoung cellist Derek de la Bernardie performs atmospheric old and new music. The program includes a well-loved Suite by J.S. Bach, Capriccio's by Dall'Abacco, Papillons by Saariahio and Strophes by Dutilleux.
Buy Tickets
Chamber Music by Brahms, Bridge & Strauss. Sunday 27th Oct 3pm - 12/10/24
Join us on Sunday 27 October, 3pm for our next concert:
A chamber music recital with Jacobine van Laar (mezzo-soprano), Derek de la Bernardie (cello) and Ilya Chetverikov (piano).
Order your tickets here.
Community Grant funding closed Oct 14th- 12/10/24
Grant applications close for the Community Capacity Fund on Monday 14th October at midday. Thanks to £341,250 from Oxfordshire County Council grants will be made to help Oxfordshire’s adult residents to live independently and healthily for as long as possible.
The Community Capacity grants support the Council’s Oxfordshire Way vision: “to support the people of Oxfordshire to live well in their community, remaining fit and healthy for as long as possible: to build community resilience and increase independence”.
Grants of between £5,000 and £20,000 are available to charitable organisations to support ongoing running costs, project, capital and promotional costs.
Further information is available on our Community Capacity webpage, including a guidance document, frequently asked questions and an example of a completed application form.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us on [email protected] or 01865 798666 with any questions. Note that the OCF team will all be at the annual UK Community Foundations conference from 8th – 10th October and will not be contactable during this period.
Folly Tower open Sunday 6th - 3/10/24
11am - 5pm
Easy walk. Super views
Penultimate open day of the season.
www.faringdonfolly.org.uk
Wreath making experience - 3/10/24
See poster for details of dates, times etc
07482 245195
www.lilacflowers.co.uk
Christmas Artisan Craft Fair 30 November 2024 m- 3/10/24
Corn Exchange, Faringdon 12pm - 4pm
free public entry
Annual Artisan Christmas Fair - meet crafters and makers to find the perfect gift.
contact information: www.faringdonartsociety.co.uk
VWHDC Local Plan- 3/10/24
New plans that raise standards for housing and other types of development are a step closer following council meetings this week.
Council members at Vale of White Horse District and South Oxfordshire District councils gave the go ahead for the districts’ draft Joint Local Plan to be published for comment for a six-week period and then submitted for independent examination by a Planning Inspector.
The draft plan has been developed between the two councils to help meet local community future need for housing, jobs and infrastructure, and will replace the districts’ current adopted plans.
The councils have identified that there are enough new homes in the pipeline already, with no need to build on any extra new greenfield sites over the next 15 years. Only one area of expansion has been earmarked, which is on the brownfield land owned by the Ministry of Defence at Dalton Barracks near Abingdon.
Read more and make comments on Councils’ plan moves a step forward - Vale of White Horse District Council (whitehorsedc.gov.uk) and
Joint Local Plan 2041 - South Oxfordshire District Council (southoxon.gov.uk)
Full Moon Meditation at Faringdon Folly and Woodland.- 24/9/24
17th October
15th November
15th December
Investment is £5 - 90% of proceeds are paid to The Folly funds
Please see www.breathawarenessmeditation.co.uk/events for more information
Book Fair in Faringdon - 21/9/24
Faringdon Writers are holding their annual Book Fair on Saturday 23rd November, 10.00am -3.00pm, in the Corn Exchange, Faringdon.
If previous years are anything to go by this event will be packed full of traditional and self-published local authors of fiction, non-fiction and poetry, who are unable to access the more prestigious literary festivals. This fair gives them a chance to showcase and share their amazing talent and work with you.
Books for all ages will be available - there will be something to enjoy for the whole family. So, pop a note on your calendar and come along to meet the writers - who would love to see you.
It might just be the perfect place to pick up that original Christmas gift for a friend, loved one, or maybe even yourself.
Also incorporating the results of FW Short Story Competition 2024 at 2pm. So come along, hear the winners and applaud everyone’s efforts.
Free admission! Refreshments available.
See poster
Community cinema - 21/9/24
Matinee: Weds 2 Oct - The Peanut Butter Falcon (12A)
(2023 - Adventure Comedy Drama)
Zak, a man with Down's syndrome, runs away from a residential nursing home to pursue his dream of becoming a wrestler. Later he meets with an outlaw who becomes his friend and coach
Stars: Dakota Johnson Shia LaBeouf
Film duration: 1 hours 37 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 11 October - The Taste of Things (12A)
(2023 - Feel-good romance, drama, history)
The story of Eugenie, an esteemed cook, and Dodin - the fine gourmet chef she has been working for last 20 years.
Stars: Juliette Binoche, Benoit Magimel
Film duration: 2 hrs 15 mins (no interval)
French film with English Subtitles
Doors open 7pm, film 7.30pm
Advance tickets: £3 U18s, £4 Adult, £10 Family from Faringdon Information Centre
Tickets on the door £1 more!
In partnership with Faringdon Twinning Association
Blockbuster: Fri 18 October - Mothers' Instinct (15)
(2024 - Drama Thriller)
Alice and Celine live a traditional lifestyle with successful husbands and sons of the same age. Life's perfect harmony is suddenly shattered after a tragic accident. Guilt, suspicion and paranoia combine to unravel their sisterly bond
Stars: Anne Hathaway Jessica Chastain
Film duration: 1 hr 34mins (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 30 October - Inside Out 2 (U)
(2024 - Animation Action Adventure)
A sequel that features Riley entering puberty and experiencing brand new, more complex emotions as a result. As Riley tries to adapt to her teenage years, her old emotions try to adapt to the possibility of being replaced.
Stars: Amy Poehler Maya Hawke
Film Duration: 1 hour 36 mins (no interval)
Kids@ The Regent Cinema, Corn Exchange, Faringdon
Doors open 1.30pm, film starts at 2pm
Advance tickets: £3 u18s £4 Adult £10 Family
Tickets on the door £1 more!
Grant Funding available - 20/9/24
Concerned about your business energy costs?
Or perhaps you're worried about your environmental impact, or would like to appeal to new eco-conscious consumers?
If any of the above apply to your business and you're based in South Oxfordshire or Vale of White Horse, then we encourage you to apply for a grant of up to £10,000 that can be used to help buy, build, or make improvements to long-term assets that help your business to cut harmful emissions, while saving on bills and gaining new customers!
Who can apply to the scheme?
This grant scheme is competitive, and closes for applications at 3pm on Monday 7 October.
Please ensure you submit your applications as soon as possible to be in with a chance of securing funding for your business.
Ben Holder Quartet, Alvescot - 20/9/24
Alvescot Parochial Church Council are raising funds for the restoration of St Peter's Church and are delighted to have The Ben Holder Quartet coming to the village hall to help us. We know this will be a very exciting evening with a pay bar and filled rolls on sale.
Please could you include the following link in your newsletter/email to members and friends and/or include the poster below?
We would be very grateful if you could spread the word.
Jenny Insch and Jayne Lewin
Churchwardens
St Peter's Church, Alvescot
The Ben Holder Quartet are playing at Alvescot Village Hall on Friday Oct 18th
Events in Faringdon Library - 16/9/24
From Patronage to Pamphlets - Music in a time of Revolution and Change
A one-hour lecture-recital about musical culture in the eighteenth century, with power point presentation. Given by professional musician Sara Stowe
Date: Friday 18th October 6.00-7.00
Donations at the door
Faringdon Library, The Elms, Gloucester St, Faringdon SN7 7HY
Book a TICKET [email protected]
Phone:01367 240311
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1st Wednesday MyVision Social 2.00-3.15
1st Thursday Men’s Group 2.00-4.00
2nd Monday Dementia Advice ‘Drop In’ 2.00-4.00
3rd Wednesday Coffee, Books and Conversation Book Club 10.00-11.00
3rd Wednesday Faringdon Library Book Group 11.00-12.00
Saturday Story time 11.00-11.30 alternate Saturdays 12th October and 26th October
Every Tuesday Coffee Morning 10.00-11.30 (£1.50)
Every Tuesday Rhyme Time, The Place at The Library 2.00-2.30
Every Tuesday LEGO Club 3.15-4.15
Every Friday Rhyme Time 10.30-11.00, then stay and play
Every Friday CHESS Club 5.30-7.00 all ages and abilities welcome
Community Capacity Fund now open for applications - 16/9/24
We are delighted to be launching a third round of Community Capacity funding, thanks to £341,250 from Oxfordshire County Council. Grants will be made to help Oxfordshire’s adult residents to live independently and healthily for as long as possible.
The Community Capacity grants support the Council’s Oxfordshire Way vision: “to support the people of Oxfordshire to live well in their community, remaining fit and healthy for as long as possible: to build community resilience and increase independence”.
Grants of between £5,000 and £20,000 are available to charitable organisations to support ongoing running costs, project, capital and promotional costs.
Applications are now open until midday on Monday 14th October 2024.
To help you with your application we have the following sessions available:
Further information is available on our Community Capacity webpage, including a guidance document, frequently asked questions and an example of a completed application form.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us on [email protected] or 01865 798666 with any questions. The team is available to provide support with your application.
Wicklesham Quarry Planning application FMW, 0151/23- 15/9/24
The planning application has been resubmitted. The buildings are not so high (15m and 18m). Not sure what else has changed
Planning Register | Oxfordshire County Council
Deadline for comments 10th October
Community Capacity Fund - 15/9/24
We are launching a third round of Community Capacity funding, thanks to £341,250 from Oxfordshire County Council. Grants will be made to help Oxfordshire’s adult residents to live independently and healthily for as long as possible in their lives.
Last year, 24 organisations received a share of £325,000 from the Community Capacity Fund.
We are seeking greant proposals for these outcomes
APPLICATIONS OPEN 16TH SEPTEMBER
Faringdon Regent Cinema -15/9/24
Blockbuster: Fri 20 September - Anyone But You (15)
(2023 - Romance Comedy)
After an amazing first date, Bea and Ben's fiery attraction turns ice-cold - until they find themselves unexpectedly reunited at a wedding in Australia. So they do what any two mature adults would do: pretend to be a couple
Stars: Sydney Sweeney Glen Powell
Film duration: 1 hr 43mins - (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!Repair Cafe - 10/9/24
Repair cafe on Saturday 28th September
United Church Hall 2pm - 4pm
See poster
CONSERVATE. Conference - 7/9/24
FIRST EVER CONFERENCE FROM THE NATIONAL TRUST HERITAGE & RURAL SKILLS CENTRE, Coleshill SN67PT
SKILLS FROM THE PAST – FIT FOR THE FUTURE
Tickets are now on sale for the Heritage & Rural Skills Centre’s first ever conference taking place on Friday September 20 at the Buscot & Coleshill estate, Coleshill near Swindon SN6 7PT.
CONSERVATE will bring together industry professionals in heritage craft, conservation and rural skills to explore the challenges and opportunities within the heritage skills sector.
Representatives from the Heritage Crafts Association, Bishopsland Education Trust, the Household Department of the Royal Household and the National Trust will give talks to set the scene of working in heritage crafts today and discuss what the future might hold.
Skilled makers will give further talks and demonstrations of their crafts, including carving, blacksmithing, paper marbling, coppicing and basket making, weaving, green woodworking and lime plastering.
The conference will run from 10.15am till 4pm with a total of seven 20-30 minute talks spaced throughout the day, and there’ll be an hour and a half in the middle of the day for lunch and demonstrations. There will also be an opportunity for questions as the conference closes. Teas and coffees are available during the day, and a meat or plant-based lunch can be provided at an additional cost.
Tickets cost £36.50 per person with lunch or £25 without. Available from the National Trust website at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/skills-centre.
For more information, call 01793 762209 or email [email protected]
Root & Branch: Volunteers needed- 7/9/24
At Root & Branch we rely on voluntary support in a number of different ways, level of commitment and flexibility. Volunteering not only makes a positive impact on the charity and our community, but it also enriches your own life. It offers a chance to build new skills, meet like-minded people, and gain a sense of fulfilment.
Please share this post into your own networks to support this event. (September 19th 5pm - 7pm)
See poster
Decarbonising grant funding now open - 7/9/24
Our UKSPF backed Business Decarbonisation Grant is now open for applications. Organisations can apply for a minimum of £1,000, up to a maximum value of £10,000.
The scheme closes for applications at 3pm on Monday 7 October 2024.
Who can apply to the scheme?
Faringdon Community Choir Term starts September 11th - 6/9/234
A Choir for everyone who likes to sing!
No previous experience needed and no requirement to read music, although the ‘dots’ will be provided.
Rehearsals on Wednesdays during term time
United Church, SN77HA (Parking off Gravel Walk)
2.30 til 4 or 6 til 7.30
£4 per session
www.faringdoncommunitychoir.org.uk for more information or
email Rachel on [email protected]
Faringdon Singers Term Starts Thurs Sept 19th - 6/9/24
Do you enjoy singing - and you have a bit of sight-reading ability?
Our AUTUMN starts in two weeks time 19th Sept 2024 - 7.30pm at the United Church, under the leadership of our Musical Director Clare Woodall.
Christmas-themed music - including Mendelssohn, Buxtehude, Cornelius and others!
Tenors & sopranos especially welcome.
Contact [email protected] for more info - or go to the website: www.faringdonsingers.org.uk
Fix my Street. Help us fix potholes faster! - 6/9/24
You can help speed up the process by becoming one of our ground observers.
Good photos = a faster, more efficient repair service.
When you see a pothole, take clear photos, and upload them to FixMyStreet.
Photo tips: Location matters: Include a wide-angle shot that shows landmarks like house numbers or road markings (but avoid personal info and vehicle plates). Show size and depth: A close-up photo with something to indicate the pothole’s size and depth is ideal.
Safety first: Only take photos when it’s safe. Do not obstruct traffic, step into live carriageways, or put yourself at risk. Together, we can make our roads safer and smoother for everyone.
A Night at the Musicals - 4/9/24
In aid of the Helen and Douglas House Children's Hospice
A concert by Verity Roberts
Saturday 28 September 2024
Faringdon Corn Exchange, Corn Market, Faringdon SN7 7JA
Performances start 7:30 pm. Doors open 30 minutes earlier.
Tickets: £12. No concessions. Add 5% online booking fee. Tickets are available from our Online Box Office
(OPEN NOW - tickets may NOT be available here some hours before a performance).
If desired, please bring your own snacks, drinks and glasses.
A one-off special charity gala concert of songs from various musicals in aid of the Helen and Douglas House Children’s Hospice – “Helping terminally ill children live life to the full”.
This cabaret concert will be filled to the brim with group and ensemble numbers featuring familiar songs from Les Miserables, South Pacific, Wicked, My Fair Lady, Six, Phantom of the Opera and The Greatest Showman amongst others!
This production is to be performed in association with FDS, and the event will involve members of the society alongside others from a wider sphere.
Decarbonising grants coming soon - 4/9/24
The councils have secured capital UKSPF funding under the intervention E29: Supporting decarbonisation and improving the natural environment whilst growing the local economy, making grants available to local organisations to support decarbonisation projects.
Our Business Decarbonisation Grant will shortly open for applications from South and Vale based organisations. Funding will be made available from a minimum of £1,000 up to a maximum value of £10,000 per grant.
See website for more details
Planning applications -register your interest - 2/9/24
To be informed of all new planning applications in your area you might like to sign up online for the VWHDC email alerts service:
https://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/vale-of-white-horse-district-council/planning-and-development/comment-on-planning-applications/sign-up-to-receive-planning-news
Malvern Tyres signage - retrospective application - 29/8/24
This maybe the first you've heard about this retrospective application.
I hope you would like to make some comments ( and raise awareness of the application with anyone you know who may want to contribute to the consultation)
https://data.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/java/support/Main.jsp?MODULE=ApplicationDetails&REF=P24/V1605/A
Deadline for comments is 13/9/24
This large corner property is in Faringdon's conservation area, where there are entirely period properties almost all dating from early 19th century, including a church.
There are listed buildings nearby
There is at least twice as much signage than when it was the Peugeot garage, and it's orange.
Highworth Flower Festival- 25/8/24
St Michael’s Church Highworth 20-22 September
The Wonder of Words A literary journey of floral displays
Friday 20 & Saturday 21 September open 10-6pm
Sunday 22 open 1-5.30pm
Preview Thursday 19 September 7-9pm by ticket
Available from Visit Highworth Information Centre, 7 High Street Highworth £5 cash only
www.highworthfloralarts.co.uk
Contact: Brenda 07816 790130
Community cinema in September- 25/8/24
Matinee: Weds 4 September - The Lesson (15)
(2023 - Psychological thriller)
Liam, an aspiring and ambitious young writer, eagerly accepts a tutoring position at the family estate of his idol, renowned author JM Sinclair. But soon, Liam realizes that he is ensnared in a web of family secrets, resentment, and retribution.
Stars: Richard E Grant Daryl McCormack
Film duration: 1 hours 43 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 20 September - Anyone But You (15)
(2023 - Romance Comedy)
After an amazing first date, Bea and Ben's fiery attraction turns ice-cold - until they find themselves unexpectedly reunited at a wedding in Australia. So they do what any two mature adults would do: pretend to be a couple
Stars: Sydney Sweeney Glen Powell
Film duration: 1 hr 43mins - (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!
Piano at The Folly - 17/8/24
Have you found it yet. Easy to find in it's own little house.
See https://www.faringdonfolly.org.uk/ for a picture
Faringdon Folly Tower open Sunday 18th
11am- 5pm
Storytime at 2pm- a very special one this time
Looks as if it will be a lovely sunny day. The views will be spectacular.
Free Outdoor Cinema - 17/8/24
Saturday 31st August
Faringdon Town Council are pleased to offer FREE outdoor cinema for the community at Tucker Park.
Films: 3pm - IF (U)
7pm - Mamma Mia! (PG)
The Lord Chamberlain's men perform Hamlet at Gt Coxwell- 14/8/24
We are delighted to let you know that we are returning to the grounds of Great Coxwell Tithe Barn with our performance of Hamlet on Sunday 25th August at 6.30pm - just over a week away. Have you got your tickets yet?
Our 20th birthday production of this magnificent play has been wonderfully well received up and down the country with standing ovations and packed houses. Bristol 247 described it as "an unforgettable evening". At a swift 2 hours and 10 minutes (including 15 minute interval) this is a thrilling and direct Hamlet that is great for those who have never seen the play before and offers a fresh look for those who know it well - we cannot wait to welcome you to our Elsinore. Have a look at our teaser trailer below and the photographs of our production in all its glory!
Come and join us for the greatest play in the English language presented as Shakespeare first saw it; all male, in the open air and with Elizabethan costume, music and dance!
Click the link to book directly for Great Coxwell Tithe Barn or head to our website to look through this year's tour and find another venue.
We hope to see you soon!
Household Support Voucher scheme- 14/8/24
If you're a resident and struggling financially, please contact 01235 765348 or [email protected]
Vale Community is working with Vale of the White Horse Council
Church path towards Littleworth cleared- 12/8/24
This is to tell you that the Vale Path Volunteers (VPV), path maintenance team of the VOWH Ramblers, returned to Faringdon. The main path that we worked on was Church Path (FP12) towards Littleworth. This had a lot of brambles coming over the path, plus briar and hawthorn.
Our seven-person team also did clearance work on the path from Stanford Road up to and beyond the Folly, then we took the path through the woods heading northwards, where we hauled a fallen tree off the footpath.
We also did some clearing on the field edge footpath that leads down from FP12 into the Vale to the north
We were gratified that so many people passed us on FP12; this is clearly an important off-road link between Faringdon and Littleworth.
See map
ED: Big Thankyou
Job in Marketing at Oxford Playhouse - 12/8/24
Data and Systems Manager SALARY £31,500
Oxford Playhouse, Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2LW, England.
Job Spec
Application form
Free places at Green skills courses - 12/8/24
More than 80 fully funded places are available on eco-friendly home improvement courses for people based in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse districts.
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have partnered with Abingdon & Witney College, OxLEP (Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership) and education charity SOFEA to upskill local residents and businesses.
Read more FREE places at green skills courses available for South and Vale residents - Vale of White Horse District Council (whitehorsedc.gov.uk)
Concerts in Gt Coxwell - 12/8/24
We have three exciting concerts coming up in Great Coxwell.
Two in September, both evening concerts, and one in October. Underneath is the link to book your tickets, or feel free to reserve them with me, and pay at the door.
https://www.whitehorseconcerts.co.uk/stonevaleconcerts
See poster
Autumn Concert on Saturday 12th October 2024 at 6 pm in St. Mary’s Church, Longcot- 12/8/24
The Torriano Ensemble is delighted to be returning to St. Mary’s Church onSaturday 12th October to present a programme of magnificent music by three
great composers of the classical and romantic eras. The final item in theprogramme features a chamber ensemble of 10 wind instruments, cello and
double bass. We are all looking forward to performing in this unusual andrather special instrumental combination in the wonderful acoustic of St.
Mary’s. The programme opens with the overture and two arias from Mozart’sopera Don Giovanni, arranged for wind octet. This is followed by Gounod’scharming Petite Symphonie for wind nonet, and the concert ends withDvorak’s Wind Serenade Op. 44.
Admission is free with a retiring collection, however all seats should bereserved in advance by email to [email protected] Profits will beshared between St. Mary’s Church and the Longcot Village Trust. The bar willbe open from 5.30 pm and at the interval.
See poster
Vale of the White Horse LItter reduction campaign - 6/8/24
See Residents urged to ‘❤️ your area’ to help cut down on litter - Vale of White Horse District Council (whitehorsedc.gov.uk)
South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse District Councils have launched a campaign aimed at tackling the issue of litter in parks and streets, especially during the summer when more people have food and drink outside in public areas.
The councils are installing banners on the same theme in key public areas in Abingdon, Botley, Didcot, Faringdon, Henley, Thame, Wallingford and Wantage.
The councils will be giving posters to takeaways to display in windows, signage will be placed around public events and posters will made available for all parishes to go on public noticeboards.
New signage will also encourage people not to drop cigarette butts and to report overflowing bins, rather than adding to the problem.
Neighbourhood watch. August newsletter- 6/8/24
Our News August 2024.pdf (ourwatch.org.uk)
British Heart Foundation Coffee Morning - 6/8/24
Saturday August 10th
United Church Hall. 10 til one
Tea, coffee, stalls
Great Barn Festival - 6/8/24
13th - 15th September, Great Coxwell
See main poster
Posters for individual performances on the Poster Notice Board
Electric Blanket Testing - 6/8/24
See poster
Phone to find the exact locations
NHS Healthcheck for ages 40-74 - 5/8/24
www.healthcheckoxfordshire.org
0800 122 3790
Helping to prevent diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, stroke & dementia
White Horse Show - 5/8/24
Uffington
25th and 26th August from 10am
Home - White Horse Country Show - Oxfordshire (whitehorseshow.co.uk)
Faringdon Folly Tower open Sunday 4th- 2/8/24
11am- 5pm
Storytime at 10am
Looks as if it will be a lovely sunny day. The views will be spectacular.
www.faringdonfolly.org.uk
Paul Cornell Faringdon Library- 2/8/24
Wednesday 21st August 6pm -7pm, £2 including a glass of wine
Paul has written for Dr Who, comics Marvel & DC ++. This talk is about career in writing for comics and graphic novels.
See poster
Paul lived in Faringdon for many years.
Library events 2/8/24
Every Tuesday Coffee Morning 10.00-11.30 (£1.50)
Every Tuesday Rhyme Time, The Place at The Library 2.00-2.30
Every Tuesday LEGO Club 3.15-4.15
Every Friday Rhyme Time 10.30-11.00, then stay and play.
2nd Monday Dementia Advice Drop In 2.00-4.00
1st Wednesday MyVision Social 2.00-3.15
3rd Wednesday Coffee, Books and Conversation Book Club 10.00-11.00
3rd Wednesday Faringdon Library Book Group 11.00-12.00
1st Thursday Men’s Group 2.00-4.00
Weekly Summer Reading Challenge ‘Drop In Craft/Activities’ during the holidays, from Monday 29th July - Friday 30th August.
White Horse Practice groups for everyone - 2/8/24
Our groups for August. Everyone welcome. See poster
Any questions to Social Prescribers 01367 242726
Faringdon Games Club Free open day- 1/8/24
Sunday August 4th from 2pm in the Corn Exchange
See poster
Matinee: Weds 8 January - The Critic (15) (2023 - Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller)
A powerful London theatre critic becomes entangled in a web of deceit and murder
Stars: Ian McKellen Gemma Arterton
Film duration: 1 hours 41 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 24 January - The Outrun (15) (2024 - Drama)
After living life on the edge in London, Rona attempts to come to terms with her troubled past. Hoping to heal, she returns to the wild beauty of Scotland's Orkney Islands where she grew up.
Stars: Saoirse Ronan Paapa Essiedu Nabil Elouahabi
Film duration: 1 hr 58 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 CentreTickets on the door £1 more!
Faringdon Fire Station to be modernised- 20/12/24
Faringdon Fire Station is to undergo a £700,000 redevelopment to modernise accommodation for fire and rescue teams as part of Oxfordshire County Council’s longer-term plans to decarbonise its buildings.
The project is scheduled to begin in January 2025 and will take around four months to complete.
The redevelopment plan includes health and safety initiatives for operational fire and rescue employees, such as managing the risk posed by toxins associated with firefighting. There will be new facilities for cleaning breathing apparatus equipment.
Councillor Dr Nathan Ley, Oxfordshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Public Health, Inequalities and Community Safety, said: “This significant investment reflects our environmental credentials, and our commitment to provide the very best facilities for fire and rescue crews and support staff, always ensuring that health and wellbeing is taken seriously. This investment is also reflective of our commitment to look after all corners of our county.
“Crews will temporarily relocate to another premises in the town until work is complete, ensuring there will be no disruption to emergency and community responses. It’ll be business as usual during the improvement works.”
The improvements also involve the modernisation of toilets and showers. Changes to reduce the carbon footprint of the building will include thermal insulation, energy efficiency and installation of solar panels, associated batteries and air source heating.
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For more information about this release contact the Oxfordshire County Council communications team on 01865 323870 or email [email protected]
20/50/70 - a retrospective photo exhibition by Al Cane- 18/12/24
Saturday 25 January 2025 from 10 to 6pm in the Old Town Hall, Faringdon.
Pledge to make a difference this year - 13/12/24
The arrival of a new year often means a time of reflection. For many they think about what they would like the next 12 months to bring and what changes they can introduce. Volunteering is often a popular choice and one that can be tailored completely to your skillset, experience, interests and commitments.
Whether you have a little or a lot of time to offer, charities are delighted to welcome volunteers from all walks of life.
The best place to start is the Oxon Volunteers website. This hub for volunteering vacancies enables you to search by distance from your home to find very local opportunities and remote, homebased ones: https://oxonvolunteers.org/
Faringdon Community Choir Christmas Concert, with the Brass Follies - 8/12/24
December 14th 7.30 Corn Exchange
Tickets from Tourist Information centre, £3
See poster
Talk at Faringdon Library Friday 13th - 8/12/24
A talk by Matthew Spring about the Spanish vihuela, its music and the composers who wrote for the instrument in the sixteenth century.
Illustrated with instruments and music from the books published in Spain for the instrument.
Friday 13th December 2024 7:00 - 8:00pm
Faringdon Library Gloucester Street, Faringdon SN7 7HY
Tickets by donation at the door, or from the Library in advance
see poster
See posterMummers in the Market Square- 2/12/24
Boxing Day 10am
CANCELLED ::Craft fair at Coleshill- 22/11/24
Explore this makers market to discover artisan gifts hand made by local crafts people and craft course providers.
Browse locally handmade crafts, gifts, and much more. Bring the kids along to enjoy some festive children's activities too.
The craft fair takes place on Sunday 24 November, 10am-4pm.
Heritage and Rural Skills Centre, Coleshill
Faringdon Singers Christmas Concert- 14/11/24
Catholic Church, 3pm, December 8th.
Retiring Collection
See program on poster
War Memorial wreaths - 13/11/24
More than 30 wreaths from local organisations
See the list
Faringdon Artistic skating Club Gala- 13/11/24
Saturday 14 th Dec 1pm to 2pm
Venue Faringdon Leisure centre
Cost £2,50
The Gala will show that skating can be for all. We will show that other sports Gymnastics , ballet and dance are all part of our sport.
Children of all ages and gender.
The club is recreation and competitive.
Something not to be missed.
The club trains on a Saturday 12.30 to 2.30 Come along and watch
What you see on ice we do on rollers
Old maps for sale - 12/11/24
I am selling my collection of old maps of Oxfordshire and have one showing your area in 1923 and others of surrounding areas in the early 20's
The map is in fair condition for its age ( 1950's ) on thick paper with some protective edging but there are some creases which you would expect for it's age.
The size is 41" x 29" .
This map also has some hand drawn coloured boundary marks
The price is £40 plus p&p £6
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need any further information as my photos don't do the map justice.
Map1 Map2 Map3 Map4 Map5
Roy
[email protected]
Speeding down Sandshill - 10/11/24
Perhaps the contractors working on the pit development at the end of Sandhills Road, Faringdon, would be mindful that with the recent development of the adjacent Oriel Gardens opposite there are many cats and dogs in the neighbourhood and belting down Sandhills Road at 40+ mph on a Friday afternoon is no longer suitable for such a narrow road.
Harvey Edgecombe
NHS seeks your views - 10/11/24
Government issues rallying cry to the nation to help fix NHS - GOV.UK
The deadline is 31st December https://change.nhs.uk/en-GB/
Regent Community Cinema - 10/11/24
Matinee: Weds 4 December - Serendipity (PG)
(2001- Romantic Comedy)
Johnathan and Sara, two young people who meet by chance one Christmas in New York, spend a memorable evening wandering around the city together. When they part at the end of the night, they decide to let fate take charge of their future and make no plans to meet again
Stars: John Cusack Kate Beckinsale
Film duration: 1 hours 30 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 13 December - Elf (PG)
(2003 - Adventure Comedy Family)
Raised as an oversized elf, Buddy travels from the North Pole to New York City to meet his biological father, Walter Hobbs, who doesn't know he exists and is in desperate need of some Christmas spirit
Stars: Will Ferrell James Caan
Film duration: 1 hr 37 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!
Thames Valley Police Newsletter- 4/11/24
Read the Neighbourhood watch November edition
Town Meeting November 6th - 30/10/24
Town Meeting 7.30pm on Wednesday 6th November 2024 in the Jubilee Room, The Pump House, Faringdon, SN7 7HL.
Press and public are invited to attend the meeting in person.
An opportunity to see thew proposals for onstreet parking enforcement and the budget for 25/26
Scroll down on https://www.faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk/category/meeting -schedule/ to see agenda
Vale News October - 30/10/24
The October edition of Vale News for 2024
New vetinary practice development application - 14/10/24
Change of use for 29 Park Road
https://data.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/java/support/Main.jsp?MODULE=ApplicationDetails&REF=P24/V2103/FUL
Development of former Faringdon Infant School site, Canada Lane - 14/10/24
https://data.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/java/support/Main.jsp?MODULE=ApplicationDetails&REF=P24/V2110/FUL
Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment of site to provide a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) School and associated alternations to site access
Deadline for comments, 7th November
FARINGDON ARTISTIC SKATERS RESULTS AUTUMN NATIONALS of GB - 14/10/24
- 1st in Figures Adalin Lugo
- 1st in Free skating Adalin Lugo
ROLLER CUP FINALS OF GREAT BRITAIN
Age groups 13 and under
- 1st in figures Summer Kelly
- 1st in freeskating Summer Kelly
- 1st in freeskating Grace Greenaway
- 3rd in figures Grace Greenaway
- 1st in figures. Taila Kelly
- 5th in freeskating Taila Kelly
- 5th in figures Scarlett Lugo
We thank all those who have supported us this year.
We have places available on Saturdays for beginners 1.30 to 2.30
Dee England
Living essentials fund - 12/10/24
Oxfordshire Community Foundation are delighted to be launching our Living Essentials Fund, building on the previous cost-of-living funding. Grants will be made to help ensure people in Oxfordshire have the basics needed for living a stable and safe life.
The Living Essentials Fund will support charitable organisations that are helping people with unaffordable essentials such as homelessness, food insecurity and warmth as well as debt advice.
Grants of between £1,000 and £10,000 are available to charitable organisations to support ongoing running costs, project, capital and promotional costs. We hope to have approximately £200,000 available to award in grants.
Applications are now open and will close at midday on Monday 4th November 2024.
To help you with your application we have the following sessions available:
- Tuesday 15th October 2pm-3.30pm: online drop-in session. Join the Zoom meeting. (Meeting ID: 862 7778 4874, passcode: 430321)
- Tuesday 22nd October 5pm-6.30pm: in-person drop-in session at the OCF office in central Oxford.
The team is available to provide support with your application, contact us on [email protected] or 01865 798666 with any questions.
Community groups get more than £140,000 for climate-friendly projects- 12/10/24
Communities across the Vale will soon be benefitting from new insulation and low energy lighting at shared buildings, as well as electric vehicle chargers, a new electric bike scheme and a new repair café thanks to help from the Vale of White Horse District Council's Climate Action Fund.
See Community groups get more than £140,000 for climate-friendly projects - Vale of White Horse District Council (whitehorsedc.gov.uk)
Cello concert at St Giles Gt Coxwell- 24/10/24
Sunday 20th. 4pm
Derek de la Bernardie - CelloYoung cellist Derek de la Bernardie performs atmospheric old and new music. The program includes a well-loved Suite by J.S. Bach, Capriccio's by Dall'Abacco, Papillons by Saariahio and Strophes by Dutilleux.
Buy Tickets
Chamber Music by Brahms, Bridge & Strauss. Sunday 27th Oct 3pm - 12/10/24
Join us on Sunday 27 October, 3pm for our next concert:
A chamber music recital with Jacobine van Laar (mezzo-soprano), Derek de la Bernardie (cello) and Ilya Chetverikov (piano).
Order your tickets here.
Community Grant funding closed Oct 14th- 12/10/24
Grant applications close for the Community Capacity Fund on Monday 14th October at midday. Thanks to £341,250 from Oxfordshire County Council grants will be made to help Oxfordshire’s adult residents to live independently and healthily for as long as possible.
The Community Capacity grants support the Council’s Oxfordshire Way vision: “to support the people of Oxfordshire to live well in their community, remaining fit and healthy for as long as possible: to build community resilience and increase independence”.
Grants of between £5,000 and £20,000 are available to charitable organisations to support ongoing running costs, project, capital and promotional costs.
Further information is available on our Community Capacity webpage, including a guidance document, frequently asked questions and an example of a completed application form.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us on [email protected] or 01865 798666 with any questions. Note that the OCF team will all be at the annual UK Community Foundations conference from 8th – 10th October and will not be contactable during this period.
Folly Tower open Sunday 6th - 3/10/24
11am - 5pm
Easy walk. Super views
Penultimate open day of the season.
www.faringdonfolly.org.uk
Wreath making experience - 3/10/24
See poster for details of dates, times etc
07482 245195
www.lilacflowers.co.uk
Christmas Artisan Craft Fair 30 November 2024 m- 3/10/24
Corn Exchange, Faringdon 12pm - 4pm
free public entry
Annual Artisan Christmas Fair - meet crafters and makers to find the perfect gift.
contact information: www.faringdonartsociety.co.uk
VWHDC Local Plan- 3/10/24
New plans that raise standards for housing and other types of development are a step closer following council meetings this week.
Council members at Vale of White Horse District and South Oxfordshire District councils gave the go ahead for the districts’ draft Joint Local Plan to be published for comment for a six-week period and then submitted for independent examination by a Planning Inspector.
The draft plan has been developed between the two councils to help meet local community future need for housing, jobs and infrastructure, and will replace the districts’ current adopted plans.
The councils have identified that there are enough new homes in the pipeline already, with no need to build on any extra new greenfield sites over the next 15 years. Only one area of expansion has been earmarked, which is on the brownfield land owned by the Ministry of Defence at Dalton Barracks near Abingdon.
Read more and make comments on Councils’ plan moves a step forward - Vale of White Horse District Council (whitehorsedc.gov.uk) and
Joint Local Plan 2041 - South Oxfordshire District Council (southoxon.gov.uk)
Full Moon Meditation at Faringdon Folly and Woodland.- 24/9/24
17th October
15th November
15th December
Investment is £5 - 90% of proceeds are paid to The Folly funds
Please see www.breathawarenessmeditation.co.uk/events for more information
Book Fair in Faringdon - 21/9/24
Faringdon Writers are holding their annual Book Fair on Saturday 23rd November, 10.00am -3.00pm, in the Corn Exchange, Faringdon.
If previous years are anything to go by this event will be packed full of traditional and self-published local authors of fiction, non-fiction and poetry, who are unable to access the more prestigious literary festivals. This fair gives them a chance to showcase and share their amazing talent and work with you.
Books for all ages will be available - there will be something to enjoy for the whole family. So, pop a note on your calendar and come along to meet the writers - who would love to see you.
It might just be the perfect place to pick up that original Christmas gift for a friend, loved one, or maybe even yourself.
Also incorporating the results of FW Short Story Competition 2024 at 2pm. So come along, hear the winners and applaud everyone’s efforts.
Free admission! Refreshments available.
See poster
Community cinema - 21/9/24
Matinee: Weds 2 Oct - The Peanut Butter Falcon (12A)
(2023 - Adventure Comedy Drama)
Zak, a man with Down's syndrome, runs away from a residential nursing home to pursue his dream of becoming a wrestler. Later he meets with an outlaw who becomes his friend and coach
Stars: Dakota Johnson Shia LaBeouf
Film duration: 1 hours 37 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 11 October - The Taste of Things (12A)
(2023 - Feel-good romance, drama, history)
The story of Eugenie, an esteemed cook, and Dodin - the fine gourmet chef she has been working for last 20 years.
Stars: Juliette Binoche, Benoit Magimel
Film duration: 2 hrs 15 mins (no interval)
French film with English Subtitles
Doors open 7pm, film 7.30pm
Advance tickets: £3 U18s, £4 Adult, £10 Family from Faringdon Information Centre
Tickets on the door £1 more!
In partnership with Faringdon Twinning Association
Blockbuster: Fri 18 October - Mothers' Instinct (15)
(2024 - Drama Thriller)
Alice and Celine live a traditional lifestyle with successful husbands and sons of the same age. Life's perfect harmony is suddenly shattered after a tragic accident. Guilt, suspicion and paranoia combine to unravel their sisterly bond
Stars: Anne Hathaway Jessica Chastain
Film duration: 1 hr 34mins (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 30 October - Inside Out 2 (U)
(2024 - Animation Action Adventure)
A sequel that features Riley entering puberty and experiencing brand new, more complex emotions as a result. As Riley tries to adapt to her teenage years, her old emotions try to adapt to the possibility of being replaced.
Stars: Amy Poehler Maya Hawke
Film Duration: 1 hour 36 mins (no interval)
Kids@ The Regent Cinema, Corn Exchange, Faringdon
Doors open 1.30pm, film starts at 2pm
Advance tickets: £3 u18s £4 Adult £10 Family
Tickets on the door £1 more!
Grant Funding available - 20/9/24
Concerned about your business energy costs?
Or perhaps you're worried about your environmental impact, or would like to appeal to new eco-conscious consumers?
If any of the above apply to your business and you're based in South Oxfordshire or Vale of White Horse, then we encourage you to apply for a grant of up to £10,000 that can be used to help buy, build, or make improvements to long-term assets that help your business to cut harmful emissions, while saving on bills and gaining new customers!
Who can apply to the scheme?
- Private sector companies
- Sole Traders
- Partnership
- Registered charities
- Social enterprises, e.g. CIC’s
This grant scheme is competitive, and closes for applications at 3pm on Monday 7 October.
Please ensure you submit your applications as soon as possible to be in with a chance of securing funding for your business.
Ben Holder Quartet, Alvescot - 20/9/24
Alvescot Parochial Church Council are raising funds for the restoration of St Peter's Church and are delighted to have The Ben Holder Quartet coming to the village hall to help us. We know this will be a very exciting evening with a pay bar and filled rolls on sale.
Please could you include the following link in your newsletter/email to members and friends and/or include the poster below?
We would be very grateful if you could spread the word.
Jenny Insch and Jayne Lewin
Churchwardens
St Peter's Church, Alvescot
The Ben Holder Quartet are playing at Alvescot Village Hall on Friday Oct 18th
Events in Faringdon Library - 16/9/24
From Patronage to Pamphlets - Music in a time of Revolution and Change
A one-hour lecture-recital about musical culture in the eighteenth century, with power point presentation. Given by professional musician Sara Stowe
Date: Friday 18th October 6.00-7.00
Donations at the door
Faringdon Library, The Elms, Gloucester St, Faringdon SN7 7HY
Book a TICKET [email protected]
Phone:01367 240311
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1st Wednesday MyVision Social 2.00-3.15
1st Thursday Men’s Group 2.00-4.00
2nd Monday Dementia Advice ‘Drop In’ 2.00-4.00
3rd Wednesday Coffee, Books and Conversation Book Club 10.00-11.00
3rd Wednesday Faringdon Library Book Group 11.00-12.00
Saturday Story time 11.00-11.30 alternate Saturdays 12th October and 26th October
Every Tuesday Coffee Morning 10.00-11.30 (£1.50)
Every Tuesday Rhyme Time, The Place at The Library 2.00-2.30
Every Tuesday LEGO Club 3.15-4.15
Every Friday Rhyme Time 10.30-11.00, then stay and play
Every Friday CHESS Club 5.30-7.00 all ages and abilities welcome
Community Capacity Fund now open for applications - 16/9/24
We are delighted to be launching a third round of Community Capacity funding, thanks to £341,250 from Oxfordshire County Council. Grants will be made to help Oxfordshire’s adult residents to live independently and healthily for as long as possible.
The Community Capacity grants support the Council’s Oxfordshire Way vision: “to support the people of Oxfordshire to live well in their community, remaining fit and healthy for as long as possible: to build community resilience and increase independence”.
Grants of between £5,000 and £20,000 are available to charitable organisations to support ongoing running costs, project, capital and promotional costs.
Applications are now open until midday on Monday 14th October 2024.
To help you with your application we have the following sessions available:
- Monday 23rd September, 2pm – 3.30pm: virtual drop-in session. Join the Zoom meeting (Meeting ID: 852 2937 5145 Passcode: 963873)
- Monday 30th September, 5pm – 6.30pm: in-person drop-in session at the OCF office in central Oxford.
Further information is available on our Community Capacity webpage, including a guidance document, frequently asked questions and an example of a completed application form.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us on [email protected] or 01865 798666 with any questions. The team is available to provide support with your application.
Wicklesham Quarry Planning application FMW, 0151/23- 15/9/24
The planning application has been resubmitted. The buildings are not so high (15m and 18m). Not sure what else has changed
Planning Register | Oxfordshire County Council
Deadline for comments 10th October
Community Capacity Fund - 15/9/24
We are launching a third round of Community Capacity funding, thanks to £341,250 from Oxfordshire County Council. Grants will be made to help Oxfordshire’s adult residents to live independently and healthily for as long as possible in their lives.
Last year, 24 organisations received a share of £325,000 from the Community Capacity Fund.
We are seeking greant proposals for these outcomes
- Support the wellbeing of the whole community to stay well, live independently, increases physical activity, reduce individual isolation and loneliness, promoting emotional resilience and reducing demand on services
- Address inequalities and improve quality of life
- Support neighbourhood-led NHS social prescribing
- Empower people to forge their own networks and structures
- Create self-sustaining enterprises targeted at diverse communities
- Support redevelopment or use open green spaces to support the well being of whole communities
APPLICATIONS OPEN 16TH SEPTEMBER
Faringdon Regent Cinema -15/9/24
Blockbuster: Fri 20 September - Anyone But You (15)
(2023 - Romance Comedy)
After an amazing first date, Bea and Ben's fiery attraction turns ice-cold - until they find themselves unexpectedly reunited at a wedding in Australia. So they do what any two mature adults would do: pretend to be a couple
Stars: Sydney Sweeney Glen Powell
Film duration: 1 hr 43mins - (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!Repair Cafe - 10/9/24
Repair cafe on Saturday 28th September
United Church Hall 2pm - 4pm
See poster
CONSERVATE. Conference - 7/9/24
FIRST EVER CONFERENCE FROM THE NATIONAL TRUST HERITAGE & RURAL SKILLS CENTRE, Coleshill SN67PT
SKILLS FROM THE PAST – FIT FOR THE FUTURE
Tickets are now on sale for the Heritage & Rural Skills Centre’s first ever conference taking place on Friday September 20 at the Buscot & Coleshill estate, Coleshill near Swindon SN6 7PT.
CONSERVATE will bring together industry professionals in heritage craft, conservation and rural skills to explore the challenges and opportunities within the heritage skills sector.
Representatives from the Heritage Crafts Association, Bishopsland Education Trust, the Household Department of the Royal Household and the National Trust will give talks to set the scene of working in heritage crafts today and discuss what the future might hold.
Skilled makers will give further talks and demonstrations of their crafts, including carving, blacksmithing, paper marbling, coppicing and basket making, weaving, green woodworking and lime plastering.
The conference will run from 10.15am till 4pm with a total of seven 20-30 minute talks spaced throughout the day, and there’ll be an hour and a half in the middle of the day for lunch and demonstrations. There will also be an opportunity for questions as the conference closes. Teas and coffees are available during the day, and a meat or plant-based lunch can be provided at an additional cost.
Tickets cost £36.50 per person with lunch or £25 without. Available from the National Trust website at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/skills-centre.
For more information, call 01793 762209 or email [email protected]
Root & Branch: Volunteers needed- 7/9/24
At Root & Branch we rely on voluntary support in a number of different ways, level of commitment and flexibility. Volunteering not only makes a positive impact on the charity and our community, but it also enriches your own life. It offers a chance to build new skills, meet like-minded people, and gain a sense of fulfilment.
Please share this post into your own networks to support this event. (September 19th 5pm - 7pm)
See poster
Decarbonising grant funding now open - 7/9/24
Our UKSPF backed Business Decarbonisation Grant is now open for applications. Organisations can apply for a minimum of £1,000, up to a maximum value of £10,000.
The scheme closes for applications at 3pm on Monday 7 October 2024.
Who can apply to the scheme?
- Private sector companies
- Sole Traders
- Partnership
- Registered charities
- Social enterprises, for example CIC’s
Faringdon Community Choir Term starts September 11th - 6/9/234
A Choir for everyone who likes to sing!
No previous experience needed and no requirement to read music, although the ‘dots’ will be provided.
Rehearsals on Wednesdays during term time
United Church, SN77HA (Parking off Gravel Walk)
2.30 til 4 or 6 til 7.30
£4 per session
www.faringdoncommunitychoir.org.uk for more information or
email Rachel on [email protected]
Faringdon Singers Term Starts Thurs Sept 19th - 6/9/24
Do you enjoy singing - and you have a bit of sight-reading ability?
Our AUTUMN starts in two weeks time 19th Sept 2024 - 7.30pm at the United Church, under the leadership of our Musical Director Clare Woodall.
Christmas-themed music - including Mendelssohn, Buxtehude, Cornelius and others!
Tenors & sopranos especially welcome.
Contact [email protected] for more info - or go to the website: www.faringdonsingers.org.uk
Fix my Street. Help us fix potholes faster! - 6/9/24
You can help speed up the process by becoming one of our ground observers.
Good photos = a faster, more efficient repair service.
When you see a pothole, take clear photos, and upload them to FixMyStreet.
Photo tips: Location matters: Include a wide-angle shot that shows landmarks like house numbers or road markings (but avoid personal info and vehicle plates). Show size and depth: A close-up photo with something to indicate the pothole’s size and depth is ideal.
Safety first: Only take photos when it’s safe. Do not obstruct traffic, step into live carriageways, or put yourself at risk. Together, we can make our roads safer and smoother for everyone.
A Night at the Musicals - 4/9/24
In aid of the Helen and Douglas House Children's Hospice
A concert by Verity Roberts
Saturday 28 September 2024
Faringdon Corn Exchange, Corn Market, Faringdon SN7 7JA
Performances start 7:30 pm. Doors open 30 minutes earlier.
Tickets: £12. No concessions. Add 5% online booking fee. Tickets are available from our Online Box Office
(OPEN NOW - tickets may NOT be available here some hours before a performance).
If desired, please bring your own snacks, drinks and glasses.
A one-off special charity gala concert of songs from various musicals in aid of the Helen and Douglas House Children’s Hospice – “Helping terminally ill children live life to the full”.
This cabaret concert will be filled to the brim with group and ensemble numbers featuring familiar songs from Les Miserables, South Pacific, Wicked, My Fair Lady, Six, Phantom of the Opera and The Greatest Showman amongst others!
This production is to be performed in association with FDS, and the event will involve members of the society alongside others from a wider sphere.
Decarbonising grants coming soon - 4/9/24
The councils have secured capital UKSPF funding under the intervention E29: Supporting decarbonisation and improving the natural environment whilst growing the local economy, making grants available to local organisations to support decarbonisation projects.
Our Business Decarbonisation Grant will shortly open for applications from South and Vale based organisations. Funding will be made available from a minimum of £1,000 up to a maximum value of £10,000 per grant.
See website for more details
Planning applications -register your interest - 2/9/24
To be informed of all new planning applications in your area you might like to sign up online for the VWHDC email alerts service:
https://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/vale-of-white-horse-district-council/planning-and-development/comment-on-planning-applications/sign-up-to-receive-planning-news
Malvern Tyres signage - retrospective application - 29/8/24
This maybe the first you've heard about this retrospective application.
I hope you would like to make some comments ( and raise awareness of the application with anyone you know who may want to contribute to the consultation)
https://data.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/java/support/Main.jsp?MODULE=ApplicationDetails&REF=P24/V1605/A
Deadline for comments is 13/9/24
This large corner property is in Faringdon's conservation area, where there are entirely period properties almost all dating from early 19th century, including a church.
There are listed buildings nearby
There is at least twice as much signage than when it was the Peugeot garage, and it's orange.
Highworth Flower Festival- 25/8/24
St Michael’s Church Highworth 20-22 September
The Wonder of Words A literary journey of floral displays
Friday 20 & Saturday 21 September open 10-6pm
Sunday 22 open 1-5.30pm
Preview Thursday 19 September 7-9pm by ticket
Available from Visit Highworth Information Centre, 7 High Street Highworth £5 cash only
www.highworthfloralarts.co.uk
Contact: Brenda 07816 790130
Community cinema in September- 25/8/24
Matinee: Weds 4 September - The Lesson (15)
(2023 - Psychological thriller)
Liam, an aspiring and ambitious young writer, eagerly accepts a tutoring position at the family estate of his idol, renowned author JM Sinclair. But soon, Liam realizes that he is ensnared in a web of family secrets, resentment, and retribution.
Stars: Richard E Grant Daryl McCormack
Film duration: 1 hours 43 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 20 September - Anyone But You (15)
(2023 - Romance Comedy)
After an amazing first date, Bea and Ben's fiery attraction turns ice-cold - until they find themselves unexpectedly reunited at a wedding in Australia. So they do what any two mature adults would do: pretend to be a couple
Stars: Sydney Sweeney Glen Powell
Film duration: 1 hr 43mins - (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!
Piano at The Folly - 17/8/24
Have you found it yet. Easy to find in it's own little house.
See https://www.faringdonfolly.org.uk/ for a picture
Faringdon Folly Tower open Sunday 18th
11am- 5pm
Storytime at 2pm- a very special one this time
Looks as if it will be a lovely sunny day. The views will be spectacular.
Free Outdoor Cinema - 17/8/24
Saturday 31st August
Faringdon Town Council are pleased to offer FREE outdoor cinema for the community at Tucker Park.
Films: 3pm - IF (U)
7pm - Mamma Mia! (PG)
The Lord Chamberlain's men perform Hamlet at Gt Coxwell- 14/8/24
We are delighted to let you know that we are returning to the grounds of Great Coxwell Tithe Barn with our performance of Hamlet on Sunday 25th August at 6.30pm - just over a week away. Have you got your tickets yet?
Our 20th birthday production of this magnificent play has been wonderfully well received up and down the country with standing ovations and packed houses. Bristol 247 described it as "an unforgettable evening". At a swift 2 hours and 10 minutes (including 15 minute interval) this is a thrilling and direct Hamlet that is great for those who have never seen the play before and offers a fresh look for those who know it well - we cannot wait to welcome you to our Elsinore. Have a look at our teaser trailer below and the photographs of our production in all its glory!
Come and join us for the greatest play in the English language presented as Shakespeare first saw it; all male, in the open air and with Elizabethan costume, music and dance!
Click the link to book directly for Great Coxwell Tithe Barn or head to our website to look through this year's tour and find another venue.
We hope to see you soon!
Household Support Voucher scheme- 14/8/24
If you're a resident and struggling financially, please contact 01235 765348 or [email protected]
Vale Community is working with Vale of the White Horse Council
Church path towards Littleworth cleared- 12/8/24
This is to tell you that the Vale Path Volunteers (VPV), path maintenance team of the VOWH Ramblers, returned to Faringdon. The main path that we worked on was Church Path (FP12) towards Littleworth. This had a lot of brambles coming over the path, plus briar and hawthorn.
Our seven-person team also did clearance work on the path from Stanford Road up to and beyond the Folly, then we took the path through the woods heading northwards, where we hauled a fallen tree off the footpath.
We also did some clearing on the field edge footpath that leads down from FP12 into the Vale to the north
We were gratified that so many people passed us on FP12; this is clearly an important off-road link between Faringdon and Littleworth.
See map
ED: Big Thankyou
Job in Marketing at Oxford Playhouse - 12/8/24
Data and Systems Manager SALARY £31,500
Oxford Playhouse, Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2LW, England.
Job Spec
Application form
Free places at Green skills courses - 12/8/24
More than 80 fully funded places are available on eco-friendly home improvement courses for people based in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse districts.
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have partnered with Abingdon & Witney College, OxLEP (Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership) and education charity SOFEA to upskill local residents and businesses.
Read more FREE places at green skills courses available for South and Vale residents - Vale of White Horse District Council (whitehorsedc.gov.uk)
Concerts in Gt Coxwell - 12/8/24
We have three exciting concerts coming up in Great Coxwell.
Two in September, both evening concerts, and one in October. Underneath is the link to book your tickets, or feel free to reserve them with me, and pay at the door.
https://www.whitehorseconcerts.co.uk/stonevaleconcerts
See poster
Autumn Concert on Saturday 12th October 2024 at 6 pm in St. Mary’s Church, Longcot- 12/8/24
The Torriano Ensemble is delighted to be returning to St. Mary’s Church onSaturday 12th October to present a programme of magnificent music by three
great composers of the classical and romantic eras. The final item in theprogramme features a chamber ensemble of 10 wind instruments, cello and
double bass. We are all looking forward to performing in this unusual andrather special instrumental combination in the wonderful acoustic of St.
Mary’s. The programme opens with the overture and two arias from Mozart’sopera Don Giovanni, arranged for wind octet. This is followed by Gounod’scharming Petite Symphonie for wind nonet, and the concert ends withDvorak’s Wind Serenade Op. 44.
Admission is free with a retiring collection, however all seats should bereserved in advance by email to [email protected] Profits will beshared between St. Mary’s Church and the Longcot Village Trust. The bar willbe open from 5.30 pm and at the interval.
See poster
Vale of the White Horse LItter reduction campaign - 6/8/24
See Residents urged to ‘❤️ your area’ to help cut down on litter - Vale of White Horse District Council (whitehorsedc.gov.uk)
South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse District Councils have launched a campaign aimed at tackling the issue of litter in parks and streets, especially during the summer when more people have food and drink outside in public areas.
The councils are installing banners on the same theme in key public areas in Abingdon, Botley, Didcot, Faringdon, Henley, Thame, Wallingford and Wantage.
The councils will be giving posters to takeaways to display in windows, signage will be placed around public events and posters will made available for all parishes to go on public noticeboards.
New signage will also encourage people not to drop cigarette butts and to report overflowing bins, rather than adding to the problem.
Neighbourhood watch. August newsletter- 6/8/24
Our News August 2024.pdf (ourwatch.org.uk)
British Heart Foundation Coffee Morning - 6/8/24
Saturday August 10th
United Church Hall. 10 til one
Tea, coffee, stalls
Great Barn Festival - 6/8/24
13th - 15th September, Great Coxwell
See main poster
Posters for individual performances on the Poster Notice Board
Electric Blanket Testing - 6/8/24
See poster
Phone to find the exact locations
NHS Healthcheck for ages 40-74 - 5/8/24
www.healthcheckoxfordshire.org
0800 122 3790
Helping to prevent diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, stroke & dementia
White Horse Show - 5/8/24
Uffington
25th and 26th August from 10am
Home - White Horse Country Show - Oxfordshire (whitehorseshow.co.uk)
Faringdon Folly Tower open Sunday 4th- 2/8/24
11am- 5pm
Storytime at 10am
Looks as if it will be a lovely sunny day. The views will be spectacular.
www.faringdonfolly.org.uk
Paul Cornell Faringdon Library- 2/8/24
Wednesday 21st August 6pm -7pm, £2 including a glass of wine
Paul has written for Dr Who, comics Marvel & DC ++. This talk is about career in writing for comics and graphic novels.
See poster
Paul lived in Faringdon for many years.
Library events 2/8/24
Every Tuesday Coffee Morning 10.00-11.30 (£1.50)
Every Tuesday Rhyme Time, The Place at The Library 2.00-2.30
Every Tuesday LEGO Club 3.15-4.15
Every Friday Rhyme Time 10.30-11.00, then stay and play.
2nd Monday Dementia Advice Drop In 2.00-4.00
1st Wednesday MyVision Social 2.00-3.15
3rd Wednesday Coffee, Books and Conversation Book Club 10.00-11.00
3rd Wednesday Faringdon Library Book Group 11.00-12.00
1st Thursday Men’s Group 2.00-4.00
Weekly Summer Reading Challenge ‘Drop In Craft/Activities’ during the holidays, from Monday 29th July - Friday 30th August.
White Horse Practice groups for everyone - 2/8/24
Our groups for August. Everyone welcome. See poster
Any questions to Social Prescribers 01367 242726
Faringdon Games Club Free open day- 1/8/24
Sunday August 4th from 2pm in the Corn Exchange
See poster
J-Fest 2nd, 3rd August. The inclusive music festival- 30/7/24
Carswell Marsh Farm
At J-Fest, everybody matters, and inclusivity is at the heart of our festival’s ethos. We firmly believe that diversity enriches the human experience, and our mission is to create an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and celebrated.
J-Fest is not specifically for people with additional needs; it’s a celebration of life, music, and unity for all. We embrace the uniqueness of each individual, recognising that every person contributes to the vibrant tapestry of our festival community. We’re simply The Festival That’s Accessible!
Our commitment to inclusivity extends to people of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, and identities. We strive to create a space where differences are embraced, and barriers are removed, allowing everyone to fully participate and enjoy the festivities.
From accessible accommodations to diverse musical lineups, every aspect of J-Fest is designed with inclusivity in mind. We work to ensure that all festival-goers have equal access to the magic of the event and can fully immerse themselves in the shared joy and energy.
www.j-fest.co.uk/music-lineup
See poster
Free Events at the Leisure Centre for older adults - 29/7/24
We are hosting a have a go day for older adults at Faringdon leisure centre on Wednesday 28th August. It would be great if you could include the attached poster in the events section and the below text in news and views.
Older adult have a go day Faringdon leisure centre
Join us to have a go at a range of activities at Faringdon Leisure Centre completely free of charge. You can turn up for whichever activities you would like to take part in or join us for the whole event! Sport sessions will be facilitated by local groups and leaders.
Date: Wednesday 28th August
Time: 9am-1pm
Location: Faringdon leisure centre, Fernham Road, Faringdon, Oxfordshire SN7 7LB
Cost: Free
Light refreshments will be available and staff will be on hand to answer any questions about the activities and membership options, including the senior membership.
09:00-10:00 - Senior Swim - Just turn up
09:30-11:00 - Table Tennis - Just turn up
10:15-11:00 - Aqua Aerobics - Booking required*
10:00-11:00 - Walking Football - Just turn up
11:00-13:00 - Pickleball - Just turn up
*To book your spot at Aqua Aerobics or for more information, speak to a member of staff or contact the centre on [email protected] or 07477 507151.
See Posters
Consultation: Changes to speed limits to A420 between Faringdon & Shrivenham- 26/7/24
We're asking for your views on the proposal to introduce a 50mph speed limit on the A420 Swindon to Oxford road in place of existing sections of 60mph National limit in order as to create a continuous limit between Bourton & Hinton Waldrist, joining up with the section eastwards to the start of the Southmoor/Kingston Bagpuize bypass.
Shrivenham & Faringdon: A420 Corridor - proposed speed limits | Let's Talk Oxfordshire
Consultation ends 23/8/24
Leader's report.Vale District Council - 26/7/24
From Bethia Thomas
Leader's Report to Council - Vale of White Horse District Council (whitehorsedc.gov.uk)
August films, Regent cinema - 26/7/24
Matinee: Weds 7 Aug - What Happens Later (15)
(2023 - Comedy Romance)
Two ex-lovers get snowed-in at a regional airport overnight. Indefinitely delayed. Willa, a magical thinker and Bill, a catastrophic one, find themselves just as attracted to and annoyed by one another as they did decades earlier. But as they unpack the riddle of their mutual past and compare their lives to the dreams they once shared, they begin to wonder if their reunion is mere coincidence or something more enchanted.
Stars: Meg Ryan David Duchovny
Film duration: 1 hours 43 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 30 August - The Fall Guy (12A)
(2024 - Action Comedy Drama)
He's a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows and dropped from the highest of heights, all for our entertainment. And now, fresh off an almost career-ending accident, this working-class hero has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job. What could possibly go wrong?
Stars: Emily Blunt Ryan Gosling
Film duration: 2 hr 6mins - (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!
Folly Tower open Sunday 21st - 18/7/24
Looks as if it will be a lovely sunny day.
Story telling at 2pm and a new Blackbird hunt to have fun with
See www.faringdonfolly.org.uk/events.html
Botley Road reopening delayed - 18/7/24
https://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/vale-of-white-horse-district-council/vale-leaders-statement-on-botley-road/
Folly Fest Classical Fringe- 11/7/24
Sunday 14th 11.45 - 5pm Catholic Church Hall
See Home page for the programme
and for the whole weekend programme see https://faringdonfollyfest.co.uk/
Faringdon Folly Blackbird trail - 5/7/24
Find the ‘sing a song of sixpence’ FOUR & TWENTY BLACKBIRDS in the Folly Woodland
Here is THE FOUR AND TWENTY TRAIL MAP!
Can you find all 24?
Two of the blackbirds are a bit different - it looks as if they have crossbred with Faringdon's Pink Pigeons
Folly Tower is open Sunday 7th 11am - 5pm
Carswell Marsh Farm
At J-Fest, everybody matters, and inclusivity is at the heart of our festival’s ethos. We firmly believe that diversity enriches the human experience, and our mission is to create an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and celebrated.
J-Fest is not specifically for people with additional needs; it’s a celebration of life, music, and unity for all. We embrace the uniqueness of each individual, recognising that every person contributes to the vibrant tapestry of our festival community. We’re simply The Festival That’s Accessible!
Our commitment to inclusivity extends to people of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, and identities. We strive to create a space where differences are embraced, and barriers are removed, allowing everyone to fully participate and enjoy the festivities.
From accessible accommodations to diverse musical lineups, every aspect of J-Fest is designed with inclusivity in mind. We work to ensure that all festival-goers have equal access to the magic of the event and can fully immerse themselves in the shared joy and energy.
www.j-fest.co.uk/music-lineup
See poster
Free Events at the Leisure Centre for older adults - 29/7/24
We are hosting a have a go day for older adults at Faringdon leisure centre on Wednesday 28th August. It would be great if you could include the attached poster in the events section and the below text in news and views.
Older adult have a go day Faringdon leisure centre
Join us to have a go at a range of activities at Faringdon Leisure Centre completely free of charge. You can turn up for whichever activities you would like to take part in or join us for the whole event! Sport sessions will be facilitated by local groups and leaders.
Date: Wednesday 28th August
Time: 9am-1pm
Location: Faringdon leisure centre, Fernham Road, Faringdon, Oxfordshire SN7 7LB
Cost: Free
Light refreshments will be available and staff will be on hand to answer any questions about the activities and membership options, including the senior membership.
09:00-10:00 - Senior Swim - Just turn up
09:30-11:00 - Table Tennis - Just turn up
10:15-11:00 - Aqua Aerobics - Booking required*
10:00-11:00 - Walking Football - Just turn up
11:00-13:00 - Pickleball - Just turn up
*To book your spot at Aqua Aerobics or for more information, speak to a member of staff or contact the centre on [email protected] or 07477 507151.
See Posters
Consultation: Changes to speed limits to A420 between Faringdon & Shrivenham- 26/7/24
We're asking for your views on the proposal to introduce a 50mph speed limit on the A420 Swindon to Oxford road in place of existing sections of 60mph National limit in order as to create a continuous limit between Bourton & Hinton Waldrist, joining up with the section eastwards to the start of the Southmoor/Kingston Bagpuize bypass.
Shrivenham & Faringdon: A420 Corridor - proposed speed limits | Let's Talk Oxfordshire
Consultation ends 23/8/24
Leader's report.Vale District Council - 26/7/24
From Bethia Thomas
Leader's Report to Council - Vale of White Horse District Council (whitehorsedc.gov.uk)
August films, Regent cinema - 26/7/24
Matinee: Weds 7 Aug - What Happens Later (15)
(2023 - Comedy Romance)
Two ex-lovers get snowed-in at a regional airport overnight. Indefinitely delayed. Willa, a magical thinker and Bill, a catastrophic one, find themselves just as attracted to and annoyed by one another as they did decades earlier. But as they unpack the riddle of their mutual past and compare their lives to the dreams they once shared, they begin to wonder if their reunion is mere coincidence or something more enchanted.
Stars: Meg Ryan David Duchovny
Film duration: 1 hours 43 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 30 August - The Fall Guy (12A)
(2024 - Action Comedy Drama)
He's a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows and dropped from the highest of heights, all for our entertainment. And now, fresh off an almost career-ending accident, this working-class hero has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job. What could possibly go wrong?
Stars: Emily Blunt Ryan Gosling
Film duration: 2 hr 6mins - (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!
Folly Tower open Sunday 21st - 18/7/24
Looks as if it will be a lovely sunny day.
Story telling at 2pm and a new Blackbird hunt to have fun with
See www.faringdonfolly.org.uk/events.html
Botley Road reopening delayed - 18/7/24
https://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/vale-of-white-horse-district-council/vale-leaders-statement-on-botley-road/
Folly Fest Classical Fringe- 11/7/24
Sunday 14th 11.45 - 5pm Catholic Church Hall
See Home page for the programme
and for the whole weekend programme see https://faringdonfollyfest.co.uk/
Faringdon Folly Blackbird trail - 5/7/24
Find the ‘sing a song of sixpence’ FOUR & TWENTY BLACKBIRDS in the Folly Woodland
Here is THE FOUR AND TWENTY TRAIL MAP!
Can you find all 24?
Two of the blackbirds are a bit different - it looks as if they have crossbred with Faringdon's Pink Pigeons
Folly Tower is open Sunday 7th 11am - 5pm
Folly Flannery - the newsletter for the Folly - 30/6/24
Latest edition June 2024
Faringdon Community Choir Concert - 29/6/24
July 5th, Corn Exchange, 7.30
Guest singer soprano Eliana Pretorian
Tickets £3 from Faringdon Tourist Information office ( cash only) or a choir member
Faringdon Singers Summer concert Sunday July 7th - 29/6/24
'Under the White Horse'
Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall, Uffington 7.00pm
Free entry with donations welcome for the Folly Trust
Orchestral and Choral works by composers with a local connection:
Vaughan Williams, Elgar, Holst, Berners and Singleton
Musical Director: Philip Singleton
Accompanist: Terence Carter
Followed by refreshments
More information from Karen Vogt 01367-241707 [email protected]
faringdonsingers.org.uk
See poster
Events at Coleshill and Faringdon - 29/6/34
Tour takes place in the town of Faringdon, the meet point will be the Old Town Hall (sometimes known as the Market Hall) in Faringdon.
Faringdon has a rich and fascinating history from mention in the Domesday Book through the Middle Ages, as a Royalist stronghold in the Civil War and, from the 1930s to 1950s, home to the eccentric Lord Berners. All these stories are set upon a unique geology that has been an important crossroads where the east and west from London to Bristol crossed the road from Coventry to Southampton and westwards to Gloucester. There really is something for everyone - fossils, battles, quirky signs and even pink pigeons.
Buscot & Coleshill Estate volunteers are supporting the local town of Faringdon with their town tour. Tours will take place on the first Saturday of the month from April to October.
Meet at 10:30 by the Town Hall, Faringdon, SN7 7HU. The guided tour takes 45 minutes to an hour. The tour is on flat ground with some inclines and curbs.
Parking – there are car parks a short walking distance from the town centre
Other NT events at Coleshill www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/oxfordshire-buckinghamshire-berkshire/buscot-and-coleshill-estates/events
Guided Tours of Coleshill Home Farm - 29/6/24
See https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/oxfordshire-buckinghamshire-berkshire/heritage-and-rural-skills-centre/events
Discover the historic Coleshill Home Farm and learn more about the Heritage and Rural Skills Centre now housed here.
Coleshill Home Farm was at the cutting edge of agricultural innovation in the 19th century. Take a guided tour of the historic farm buildings and discover how farming was streamlined in the Victorian era. The farm made use of all the latest innovations, including steam engines, tramways and new building techniques.
You'll learn about the people who have been involved with Coleshill Home Farm throughout its history. You'll also find out more about the latest chapter in its history, as the National Trust’s Heritage and Rural Skills Centre, where we sharing and developing heritage conservation skills.
Guided tours of the Coleshill Home Farm and Skills Centre take place on Thursdays and Saturdays at 1pm and 2.30pm. Tours last approximately 45 minutes to an hour.
Tickets cost £3 per adult and £1.50 per child (under 18). National Trust Members and under 5s free.
Thankyou - 26/6/24
Dennis Haynes is happy to report that Iris's funeral at Kingsdown yesterday was carried through exactly as she had requested many years ago. That is "no singing" and, above all "no fuss".
These arrangements were carried out to the letter by our children Venetia and David, the professionalism of the funeral directors Jackson Browning, the Kingsdown staff and the buffet provide by Sudbury House and I extend my thanks to all of you.
I was particularly pleased that three of the many NHS community nurses that treated Iris daily, Sarah, Alice and Stephanie were able to leave their duties and attend. Thank you ladies, your example is a fine tribute to our often unfairly maligned NHS and thank you also for your generous entries in the Memorial Book.
I tried to thank everyone that attended the ceremony and the buffet but if I missed anyone, please accept my apologies.
It really was a memorable day, not of grief and sorrow but a dignified end to Iris's life followed by a modest celebration. I am sure she would have approved.
Thank you all most sincerely.
Dennis Haynes and family
Community cinema showings in July - 26/6/24
Matinee: Weds 3 July - Past Lives (12A)
(2023 - Drama Romance)
Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrested apart after Nora's family emigrates from South Korea. Twenty years later, they are reunited for one fateful week as they confront notions of love and identity
Stars: Greta Lee Teo Yoo
Film duration: 1 hours 45 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
FollyFest: Fri 12 July - Mavka: The Forest Song (PG)
(2023 - Animation Adventure Comedy)
Mavka, a Soul of the Forest, faces an impossible choice between love and her duty as Guardian of the Heart of the Forest when she falls in love with a human, a talented young musician, Lucas
Stars: Sarah Natochenny Marc Thompson Mike Pollock
Film duration: 1 hour 39 mins (no interval)
Doors open: 3.30pm, film starts at 4pm
Advance tickets: £3 U18s, £4 Adult, £10 Family
Tickets on the door £1 more!
Blockbuster: Fri 26 July - The Holdovers (15) (2024 - Comedy Drama)
A cranky history teacher at a prep school is forced to remain on campus over the holidays with a grieving cook and a troubled student who has no place to go
Stars: Paul Giamatti Da'Vine Joy Randolph Dominic Sessa
Film duration: 2 hr 13 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 31 July - Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG)
(2024 - Animation Action Adventure)
After Po is tapped to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace, he needs to find and train a new Dragon Warrior, while a wicked sorceress plans to re-summon all the master villains whom Po has vanquished to the spirit realm
Stars: Jack Black Awkwafina Viola Davis
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!
Hustings meeting 26th June - 21/6/24
Corn Exchange 6.30pm for 7
See poster for more information and how to submit questions
Thanks from Dennis Haynes - 16/6/24
Dennis Haynes would like to thank all those who sent cards and messages of sympathy after the recent death of Iris. I had hoped to reply to each one individually but there have been so many I have been completely over whelmed. Therefore I would ask all those who receive this message to please pass it on to those who do not have this facility.
For those who wish to attend, Iris's funeral will take place at the Kingsdown Crematorium on Tuesday June 25th at 11.15am followed by tea and biscuits at Sudbury House; Faringdon to which you are all invited.
Thank you again for all your kind good wishes.
Dennis Haynes
Folly Tower open Sunday 16th- 14/6/24
Faringdon Folly Tower is open this Sunday, June 16th 11am to 5pm
See the posters for woodland activities
Looks as if it will be sunny on Sunday.
Maybe you would like to book the Tower for your own private event.
See https://www.faringdonfolly.org.uk/private-bookings.html
Faringdon Folly Tower and woodland are looked after solely by volunteers
Registered charity 284795
White Horse Practice activities- 12/6/24
Run by volunteers.
Walk & Talk, Men Meet up, Connexions, Digital Cafe, Coffee Books and Conversation
See posters
Wicklesham Quarry Science park Planning application- 12/6/24
FarigdonTown Council Meetiing 10/6, extract:
From FTC minutes
Planning Applications to Oxfordshire County Council awaiting comments from Faringdon Town Council: a. Members consider application MW.0151/23 Planning application by De Montalt Life Sciences Limited for planning permission:
All matters reserved for future determination except for access at Former Wicklesham Quarry, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7PH
It was PROPOSED and SECONDED to SUPPORT the application with the following adjustments that are required to mitigate the impact on the town:
1. Access arrangements to the site (Vehicular access)
a) Access to the site should include an exit on the existing roundabout to ensure traffic flow is not adversely impacted.
b) All traffic mitigations should be installed before construction work begins
2. Access and crossing arrangements for pedestrians/cyclists etc across A420 to site 2. Access and crossing arrangements for pedestrians/cyclists etc across A420 to site
a) FTC consider a pedestrian and cycle bridge essential to safely cross the A420.
b) FTC strongly supports the recommendation for a second crossing at Sands Hill.
3. Scale/massing and effect on local landscape character.
a) Reducing building height further to 15m would further mitigate the impact on the surrounding landscape
b) Any buildings without solar panels should have a living roof installed to increase biodiversity
Comments for application https/myeplanning.oxfordshire.gov.uk/Planning/Display/MW.0151/23/
End date 15/6/24
Faringdon Library our June Author- 8/6/24
CAROLYN KIRBY AWARD WINNING NOVELIST
Wednesday 19th at 6.30
for tickets call in or email [email protected]
tel 01367 240311
Admission: £2.00 to include a glass of wine or soft drink
The illustrated talk will focus on three controversial Victorians: Arthur Munby, W.T. Stead and Francis Galton.
https://www.carolynkirby.com/
Medication Blister pack recycling - 7/6/24
Now done from some Boots stores
See Recycle your medicine & vitamin blister packets (boots.com)
Info says you have to register, but I just took my empty packs and put them in the box in Wantage Boots
Nearest stores to us are Wantage, Witney and Great Western Hospital Swindon
Hustings meeting 26th June - 1/6/24
Corn Exchange 6.30pm for 7
See poster for more information and how to submit questions
Faringdon Safety Day awareness - 1/6/24
June 8th
Old Town Hall 10am - 4pm
See poster
Torriano Ensemble concert 7th July. Gt Coxwell- 1/6/24
Music for piano and wind quintet as part of the Stonevale Concerts series in St. Giles' Church, Great Coxwell.
We are delighted to be performing with the pianist Roy Stratford, who has been a member of the group for many years.
Attached is a flyer with details.
The concert is being organised by White Horse Concerts and tickets can be bought from their website at the following address:
www.whitehorseconcerts.co.uk/stonevaleconcerts
See poster
Latest edition June 2024
- Find out about:
- Find the Blackbirds - can you find all 4 & 20. July 7th- follow the 4&20 trail. 11am-5pm Just turn up
- Finding Follyfest fairy Kings and Queens July 13th/14th 3pm
- Regular Storytime
and - Interview with 73-year old Robert Heber-Percy. Two minutes of absolute GOLD DUST. Start watching at 11 minutes. Was the Tower really THAT derelict in 1984? Incredible!
Faringdon Community Choir Concert - 29/6/24
July 5th, Corn Exchange, 7.30
Guest singer soprano Eliana Pretorian
Tickets £3 from Faringdon Tourist Information office ( cash only) or a choir member
Faringdon Singers Summer concert Sunday July 7th - 29/6/24
'Under the White Horse'
Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall, Uffington 7.00pm
Free entry with donations welcome for the Folly Trust
Orchestral and Choral works by composers with a local connection:
Vaughan Williams, Elgar, Holst, Berners and Singleton
Musical Director: Philip Singleton
Accompanist: Terence Carter
Followed by refreshments
More information from Karen Vogt 01367-241707 [email protected]
faringdonsingers.org.uk
See poster
Events at Coleshill and Faringdon - 29/6/34
Tour takes place in the town of Faringdon, the meet point will be the Old Town Hall (sometimes known as the Market Hall) in Faringdon.
Faringdon has a rich and fascinating history from mention in the Domesday Book through the Middle Ages, as a Royalist stronghold in the Civil War and, from the 1930s to 1950s, home to the eccentric Lord Berners. All these stories are set upon a unique geology that has been an important crossroads where the east and west from London to Bristol crossed the road from Coventry to Southampton and westwards to Gloucester. There really is something for everyone - fossils, battles, quirky signs and even pink pigeons.
Buscot & Coleshill Estate volunteers are supporting the local town of Faringdon with their town tour. Tours will take place on the first Saturday of the month from April to October.
Meet at 10:30 by the Town Hall, Faringdon, SN7 7HU. The guided tour takes 45 minutes to an hour. The tour is on flat ground with some inclines and curbs.
Parking – there are car parks a short walking distance from the town centre
Other NT events at Coleshill www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/oxfordshire-buckinghamshire-berkshire/buscot-and-coleshill-estates/events
Guided Tours of Coleshill Home Farm - 29/6/24
See https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/oxfordshire-buckinghamshire-berkshire/heritage-and-rural-skills-centre/events
Discover the historic Coleshill Home Farm and learn more about the Heritage and Rural Skills Centre now housed here.
Coleshill Home Farm was at the cutting edge of agricultural innovation in the 19th century. Take a guided tour of the historic farm buildings and discover how farming was streamlined in the Victorian era. The farm made use of all the latest innovations, including steam engines, tramways and new building techniques.
You'll learn about the people who have been involved with Coleshill Home Farm throughout its history. You'll also find out more about the latest chapter in its history, as the National Trust’s Heritage and Rural Skills Centre, where we sharing and developing heritage conservation skills.
Guided tours of the Coleshill Home Farm and Skills Centre take place on Thursdays and Saturdays at 1pm and 2.30pm. Tours last approximately 45 minutes to an hour.
Tickets cost £3 per adult and £1.50 per child (under 18). National Trust Members and under 5s free.
Thankyou - 26/6/24
Dennis Haynes is happy to report that Iris's funeral at Kingsdown yesterday was carried through exactly as she had requested many years ago. That is "no singing" and, above all "no fuss".
These arrangements were carried out to the letter by our children Venetia and David, the professionalism of the funeral directors Jackson Browning, the Kingsdown staff and the buffet provide by Sudbury House and I extend my thanks to all of you.
I was particularly pleased that three of the many NHS community nurses that treated Iris daily, Sarah, Alice and Stephanie were able to leave their duties and attend. Thank you ladies, your example is a fine tribute to our often unfairly maligned NHS and thank you also for your generous entries in the Memorial Book.
I tried to thank everyone that attended the ceremony and the buffet but if I missed anyone, please accept my apologies.
It really was a memorable day, not of grief and sorrow but a dignified end to Iris's life followed by a modest celebration. I am sure she would have approved.
Thank you all most sincerely.
Dennis Haynes and family
Community cinema showings in July - 26/6/24
Matinee: Weds 3 July - Past Lives (12A)
(2023 - Drama Romance)
Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrested apart after Nora's family emigrates from South Korea. Twenty years later, they are reunited for one fateful week as they confront notions of love and identity
Stars: Greta Lee Teo Yoo
Film duration: 1 hours 45 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
FollyFest: Fri 12 July - Mavka: The Forest Song (PG)
(2023 - Animation Adventure Comedy)
Mavka, a Soul of the Forest, faces an impossible choice between love and her duty as Guardian of the Heart of the Forest when she falls in love with a human, a talented young musician, Lucas
Stars: Sarah Natochenny Marc Thompson Mike Pollock
Film duration: 1 hour 39 mins (no interval)
Doors open: 3.30pm, film starts at 4pm
Advance tickets: £3 U18s, £4 Adult, £10 Family
Tickets on the door £1 more!
Blockbuster: Fri 26 July - The Holdovers (15) (2024 - Comedy Drama)
A cranky history teacher at a prep school is forced to remain on campus over the holidays with a grieving cook and a troubled student who has no place to go
Stars: Paul Giamatti Da'Vine Joy Randolph Dominic Sessa
Film duration: 2 hr 13 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 31 July - Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG)
(2024 - Animation Action Adventure)
After Po is tapped to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace, he needs to find and train a new Dragon Warrior, while a wicked sorceress plans to re-summon all the master villains whom Po has vanquished to the spirit realm
Stars: Jack Black Awkwafina Viola Davis
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!
Hustings meeting 26th June - 21/6/24
Corn Exchange 6.30pm for 7
See poster for more information and how to submit questions
Thanks from Dennis Haynes - 16/6/24
Dennis Haynes would like to thank all those who sent cards and messages of sympathy after the recent death of Iris. I had hoped to reply to each one individually but there have been so many I have been completely over whelmed. Therefore I would ask all those who receive this message to please pass it on to those who do not have this facility.
For those who wish to attend, Iris's funeral will take place at the Kingsdown Crematorium on Tuesday June 25th at 11.15am followed by tea and biscuits at Sudbury House; Faringdon to which you are all invited.
Thank you again for all your kind good wishes.
Dennis Haynes
Folly Tower open Sunday 16th- 14/6/24
Faringdon Folly Tower is open this Sunday, June 16th 11am to 5pm
See the posters for woodland activities
Looks as if it will be sunny on Sunday.
Maybe you would like to book the Tower for your own private event.
See https://www.faringdonfolly.org.uk/private-bookings.html
Faringdon Folly Tower and woodland are looked after solely by volunteers
Registered charity 284795
White Horse Practice activities- 12/6/24
Run by volunteers.
Walk & Talk, Men Meet up, Connexions, Digital Cafe, Coffee Books and Conversation
See posters
Wicklesham Quarry Science park Planning application- 12/6/24
FarigdonTown Council Meetiing 10/6, extract:
From FTC minutes
Planning Applications to Oxfordshire County Council awaiting comments from Faringdon Town Council: a. Members consider application MW.0151/23 Planning application by De Montalt Life Sciences Limited for planning permission:
All matters reserved for future determination except for access at Former Wicklesham Quarry, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7PH
It was PROPOSED and SECONDED to SUPPORT the application with the following adjustments that are required to mitigate the impact on the town:
1. Access arrangements to the site (Vehicular access)
a) Access to the site should include an exit on the existing roundabout to ensure traffic flow is not adversely impacted.
b) All traffic mitigations should be installed before construction work begins
2. Access and crossing arrangements for pedestrians/cyclists etc across A420 to site 2. Access and crossing arrangements for pedestrians/cyclists etc across A420 to site
a) FTC consider a pedestrian and cycle bridge essential to safely cross the A420.
b) FTC strongly supports the recommendation for a second crossing at Sands Hill.
3. Scale/massing and effect on local landscape character.
a) Reducing building height further to 15m would further mitigate the impact on the surrounding landscape
b) Any buildings without solar panels should have a living roof installed to increase biodiversity
Comments for application https/myeplanning.oxfordshire.gov.uk/Planning/Display/MW.0151/23/
End date 15/6/24
Faringdon Library our June Author- 8/6/24
CAROLYN KIRBY AWARD WINNING NOVELIST
Wednesday 19th at 6.30
for tickets call in or email [email protected]
tel 01367 240311
Admission: £2.00 to include a glass of wine or soft drink
The illustrated talk will focus on three controversial Victorians: Arthur Munby, W.T. Stead and Francis Galton.
https://www.carolynkirby.com/
Medication Blister pack recycling - 7/6/24
Now done from some Boots stores
See Recycle your medicine & vitamin blister packets (boots.com)
Info says you have to register, but I just took my empty packs and put them in the box in Wantage Boots
Nearest stores to us are Wantage, Witney and Great Western Hospital Swindon
Hustings meeting 26th June - 1/6/24
Corn Exchange 6.30pm for 7
See poster for more information and how to submit questions
Faringdon Safety Day awareness - 1/6/24
June 8th
Old Town Hall 10am - 4pm
See poster
Torriano Ensemble concert 7th July. Gt Coxwell- 1/6/24
Music for piano and wind quintet as part of the Stonevale Concerts series in St. Giles' Church, Great Coxwell.
We are delighted to be performing with the pianist Roy Stratford, who has been a member of the group for many years.
Attached is a flyer with details.
The concert is being organised by White Horse Concerts and tickets can be bought from their website at the following address:
www.whitehorseconcerts.co.uk/stonevaleconcerts
See poster
New Martial Arts Club- 23/5/24
Faringdon Leisure Centre
Monday evening from 6:30-7:15. Ages 7-70. Family Discounts
See https://www.freestylemartialarts.com/faringdon for details
60s /70s dance 1st June- 22/5/24
Sat June 1st.
Pump House project. Swan Lane 7.30-11.30
Tickets from Acacia Charity shop or 01367 243876
In aid of British Heart Foundation
See poster
Wicklesham Quarry Planning application - 17/5/24
The application for the Science Park has been changed.
See myeplanning2.oxfordshire.gov.uk/Disclaimer?returnUrl=%2FPlanning%2FDisplay%2FMW.0151%2F23
The height of the buildings and the junction layout have been changed- + other changes
Comments/objections by 11/6/24
Folly Tower open Sunday 19th - 16/5/24
11am - 5pm as usual.
plus Story time at 10 am and 2 pm, and music too from local Buskers from 10am
Looks as if it will be a fine, sunny day
Rural England prosperity Fund Grants - 16/5/24
The second round of the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) is now open for applications from South and Vale based organisations.
REPF offers up to £75,000 of capital funding for projects that help to improve productivity and strengthen the rural economy and rural communities.
Now open - Rural England Prosperity Fund (emailblaster.cloud)
See also Rural_England_Prosperity_Fund_interventions__objectives__outputs_and_outcomes_list.pdf (publishing.service.gov.uk)
Pianist MAKI SEKIYA at All Saints 8th June - 13/5/24
Please join us for our next concert on Saturday 8 June at All Saints Faringdon.
After a very successful concert last year, international concert pianist Maki Sekiya will be returning to Faringdon with another virtuoso program, spanning music from the early till late Romantic period. Maki will be playing works by Schumann, Chopin, Brahms, Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov.
8th June, 7.30pm
Wantage Big Band Concert - 10/5/24
Corn Exchange, 25th May.
In aid of The Place
See poster
More details and how to book
Vale Community Impact are looking for Volunteers - 10/5/24
Drivers, Visitors, projects, good neighbours
See posters
Friendship Cafe Wednesday 15th May- 10/5/24
Elmbrook Court Care Home Wantage
2pm - 4pm
Free
Friendly chat, information and advice on memory care and support
contact: 01235 617617 or email [email protected] to book a place
Films in June. Regent Cinema - 10/5/24
Matinee: Weds 5 June - The Colour Purple (12A)
(2023 - Drama Musical)
A woman faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately finds extraordinary strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood
Stars: Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P Henderson Danielle Brooks
Film duration: 2 hours 21 mins (PLEASE ALLOW EXTRA TIME ON PARKING METER!)
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: Bob Marley: One Love (12A)
(2024 -Biography Drama Music)
The story of how reggae icon Bob Marley overcame adversity, and the journey behind his revolutionary music
Stars: Kingsley Ben-Adir Lashana Lynch James Norton
Film duration: 1 hr 47 mins
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!
Music in Broadwell - 7/5/24
Ten Bells Farm is a month old. We have so many aspirations - enhancing biodiversity, sustainable farming, trees (and we've just planted 36 oak trees) and much more.
We would like to share our vision with you, through explanations, music, poetry, photos and recordings.
Sunday 19th May, 5pm, The Church of St Peter and St Paul, Broadwell, Lechlade. GL7 3QS (NB There are several villages called Broadwell - post code critical!)
Parking signposted from the road.
See poster
Faringdon Tourist Bus . From May 4th to 28th September- 6/5/24
The Tourist Bus departs from Faringdon's Market Place at 10am on Saturdays
Tickets can be bought from the driver: Adults: £5, Children £2.50 and Seniors: £2.50.
Destinations include:
Radcot > Kelmscott Manor > Lechlade > Highworth > Shrivenham > White Horse Hill (Uffington Castle) > Uffington (Shotover Corner) > Fernham > Badbury Clump > Buscot Weir and returning to Faringdon Market Place.
See timetable
Faringdon Folly Tower Open - 5/5/24
11am - 5pm
More information on https://www.facebook.com/FaringdonFolly
Climate Change grants from VWHDC - 4/5/24
Great news for local community groups looking to tackle climate change and help nature recovery as the Vale of White Horse District Council has doubled the size of the maximum grant available to £10,000 per project from its Climate Action Fund which opened for applications today (Friday 3 May).
Previously the Climate Action Fund has provided money towards a huge range of climate and biodiversity-related community schemes including providing water butts to Watchfield residents to store rainwater, replacing old lights with energy saving LEDs for theatrical performances at Kingston Bagpuize and reinstating a mere in Goosey.
The Climate Action Fund is now open for applications from town and parish councils and local community groups who have proposals which aim to tackle climate change. There is a total of £100,000 available, with a minimum of £250 and a maximum of £10,000 per project.
Applicants have until Friday 28 June to apply.
https://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/vale-of-white-horse-district-council/community-support/grants/climate-action-fund/
Faringdon Leisure Centre
Monday evening from 6:30-7:15. Ages 7-70. Family Discounts
See https://www.freestylemartialarts.com/faringdon for details
60s /70s dance 1st June- 22/5/24
Sat June 1st.
Pump House project. Swan Lane 7.30-11.30
Tickets from Acacia Charity shop or 01367 243876
In aid of British Heart Foundation
See poster
Wicklesham Quarry Planning application - 17/5/24
The application for the Science Park has been changed.
See myeplanning2.oxfordshire.gov.uk/Disclaimer?returnUrl=%2FPlanning%2FDisplay%2FMW.0151%2F23
The height of the buildings and the junction layout have been changed- + other changes
Comments/objections by 11/6/24
Folly Tower open Sunday 19th - 16/5/24
11am - 5pm as usual.
plus Story time at 10 am and 2 pm, and music too from local Buskers from 10am
Looks as if it will be a fine, sunny day
Rural England prosperity Fund Grants - 16/5/24
The second round of the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) is now open for applications from South and Vale based organisations.
REPF offers up to £75,000 of capital funding for projects that help to improve productivity and strengthen the rural economy and rural communities.
Now open - Rural England Prosperity Fund (emailblaster.cloud)
See also Rural_England_Prosperity_Fund_interventions__objectives__outputs_and_outcomes_list.pdf (publishing.service.gov.uk)
Pianist MAKI SEKIYA at All Saints 8th June - 13/5/24
Please join us for our next concert on Saturday 8 June at All Saints Faringdon.
After a very successful concert last year, international concert pianist Maki Sekiya will be returning to Faringdon with another virtuoso program, spanning music from the early till late Romantic period. Maki will be playing works by Schumann, Chopin, Brahms, Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov.
8th June, 7.30pm
Wantage Big Band Concert - 10/5/24
Corn Exchange, 25th May.
In aid of The Place
See poster
More details and how to book
Vale Community Impact are looking for Volunteers - 10/5/24
Drivers, Visitors, projects, good neighbours
See posters
Friendship Cafe Wednesday 15th May- 10/5/24
Elmbrook Court Care Home Wantage
2pm - 4pm
Free
Friendly chat, information and advice on memory care and support
contact: 01235 617617 or email [email protected] to book a place
Films in June. Regent Cinema - 10/5/24
Matinee: Weds 5 June - The Colour Purple (12A)
(2023 - Drama Musical)
A woman faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately finds extraordinary strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood
Stars: Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P Henderson Danielle Brooks
Film duration: 2 hours 21 mins (PLEASE ALLOW EXTRA TIME ON PARKING METER!)
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: Bob Marley: One Love (12A)
(2024 -Biography Drama Music)
The story of how reggae icon Bob Marley overcame adversity, and the journey behind his revolutionary music
Stars: Kingsley Ben-Adir Lashana Lynch James Norton
Film duration: 1 hr 47 mins
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!
Music in Broadwell - 7/5/24
Ten Bells Farm is a month old. We have so many aspirations - enhancing biodiversity, sustainable farming, trees (and we've just planted 36 oak trees) and much more.
We would like to share our vision with you, through explanations, music, poetry, photos and recordings.
Sunday 19th May, 5pm, The Church of St Peter and St Paul, Broadwell, Lechlade. GL7 3QS (NB There are several villages called Broadwell - post code critical!)
Parking signposted from the road.
See poster
Faringdon Tourist Bus . From May 4th to 28th September- 6/5/24
The Tourist Bus departs from Faringdon's Market Place at 10am on Saturdays
Tickets can be bought from the driver: Adults: £5, Children £2.50 and Seniors: £2.50.
Destinations include:
Radcot > Kelmscott Manor > Lechlade > Highworth > Shrivenham > White Horse Hill (Uffington Castle) > Uffington (Shotover Corner) > Fernham > Badbury Clump > Buscot Weir and returning to Faringdon Market Place.
See timetable
Faringdon Folly Tower Open - 5/5/24
11am - 5pm
- 10AM: STORY TIME
- 11AM: BIRD BOX DAY
- 2PM: MAKE A GRASS HEAD
More information on https://www.facebook.com/FaringdonFolly
Climate Change grants from VWHDC - 4/5/24
Great news for local community groups looking to tackle climate change and help nature recovery as the Vale of White Horse District Council has doubled the size of the maximum grant available to £10,000 per project from its Climate Action Fund which opened for applications today (Friday 3 May).
Previously the Climate Action Fund has provided money towards a huge range of climate and biodiversity-related community schemes including providing water butts to Watchfield residents to store rainwater, replacing old lights with energy saving LEDs for theatrical performances at Kingston Bagpuize and reinstating a mere in Goosey.
The Climate Action Fund is now open for applications from town and parish councils and local community groups who have proposals which aim to tackle climate change. There is a total of £100,000 available, with a minimum of £250 and a maximum of £10,000 per project.
Applicants have until Friday 28 June to apply.
https://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/vale-of-white-horse-district-council/community-support/grants/climate-action-fund/
Oxfordshire Artweeks. May 18th - 27th May
National Trust at Coleshill - 26/4/24
Open Days during the summer
Climate Action Fund 2024-25 – opening in early May - 26/4/24
Local ‘not for profit’ organisations and town/parish councils can apply for a share of this £100,000 fund, with up to £10,000 on offer for individual projects (minimum request of £250). The funding is aimed at community projects that help to tackle climate change and increase awareness and knowledge of the importance of climate action.
As well as more common projects such as tree planting and solar panel installation, the fund has previously supported projects such as a sustainable eating course, funded professional ecological advice to create a community woodland and a boardwalk at a nature site to allow visitors access without damaging important habitats.
For further details please look at the Climate Action Fund page on our website. Please also review our Climate Action Fund application guidance.
Please kindly share this message as appropriate, with other groups who may interested in this funding opportunity.
You are very welcome to contact the Climate and Biodiversity Team at [email protected] or the Community Enablement Team at [email protected] If you have any questions about the scheme and/or your project.
Community Transport Query - 24/4/24
Is there a hospital transport scheme in Faringdon that can be accessed by residents of littleworth.
I have to go to the JR for a test in may.
[email protected][email protected]
New Martial Arts Club in Faringdon - 17/4/24
Freestyle Martial Arts Faringdon
Faringdon Leisure Centre
Every Monday. 6.30
https://www.freestylemartialarts.com/faringdon
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fmafaringdon
Faringdon Branch of the British Heart Foundation invite you to a MAY DAY SUPPER- 17/4/24
to be held in Faringdon Bowling Club, Gravel Walk.
Supper & entertainment - Tickets £10.00 each. Available from (01367 - 242277)
Saturday May 4th 2024 @ 7.00pm.
Faringdon Folly Meeting for all - 10/4/24
We DO hope you can join us for our “Friends of Folly Tower” AGM on Wednesday 24th April 2024, starting at 7pm - in the Catholic Church Hall:
Date: WEDNESDAY, 24th April 2024
Time: 7-8pm
Location: Blessed Hugh Church Hall (behind the Catholic Church. Come round the back from Budgens car park - just follow the lights!)
We're a friendly, informal group, so if you love the Folly Tower as we do, do come and here about the things we do
Do you like singing? - 11/4/24
Do you like singing?
Do you want to get to know new people?
Fancy giving yourself a new challenge?
Join a choir! We would love to see you (and hear you)
If you would like to join Faringdon Community Choir do check out the website (https://faringdoncommunitychoir.org.uk/ and register your interest by filling out the Google form https://forms.gle/vPcuCjypM3y9wB6o8.
Then just turn up at Faringdon United Church next Wednesday (17th April), either at 2.30pm or 6pm.
VWHDC Waste, Recycling and Street Cleaning - 9/4/24
Waste Satisfaction Survey 2024
Tuesday 12 March to 11.59pm on Tuesday 23 April 2024.
We would like to know what you think of our waste and recycling services across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse.
You may recall that we asked for your views on our services in summer 2023. We received over 2,000 responses – thank you to everyone who took part! If you would like to see the summary report from last year, please click here to view the report.
We would now appreciate it if you could take part in this new survey to let us know what you think about waste and recycling, food waste collections and street cleaning services. This will help us to continue to identify satisfaction levels with these services and highlight areas for improvement.
To find out more and to take part in the survey, please click this link.
Closing date is 23/4/24
Tell us your priorities for improving Oxfordshire’s bus services- 9/4/24
The Oxfordshire Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) sets out our key ambitions for improving the local bus network and how Oxford county council and bus companies will work in partnership to deliver them.
Oxfordshire were successful in receiving over £14m of BSIP funding from the Department for Transport to deliver improvements between April 2022 and March 2025. This funding is going towards a number of projects from large scale bus priority measures in Oxford, to new bus services and discounted travel, for example £1 bus fares on Sundays in December. Please see our webpage(External link) for further information.
We are updating our BSIP this summer which will include proposals beyond March 2025. There is no guarantee of any further government funding being available, however we are excited about the opportunity this presents and want to ensure that our updated Improvement Plan reflects the views of Oxfordshire residents and those visiting or working in the county.
Let us know your views
To help us develop and update the plan we're keen to hear from people who already use buses and also from those who currently don’t. We also want to hear from public, private and voluntary organisations who have an interest in making our bus services work better.
Your views will help us shape the BSIP particularly for plans beyond March 2025.
The deadline for responses is 11.59 pm on Sunday 14th April.Click Survey to tell us your views
April Events in Faringdon Library - 9/4/24
Quiz Night Friday 19th 7.30-9.30
£10.00 for team of 4, proceeds to Faringdon Food Bank
RAFFLE
Refreshments available cash only
Please call or email to book your team.
Author illustrated Talk
Saturday 27th 10.45 for 11.00 start
Christina Hardyment, The Serpent of Division. 1st of Alyse Chaucer Trilogy
Free Event
Refreshments available (cash only)
Please call or email to book a seat
Sheena
Tel number 01367 240311
[email protected]
http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/libraries
Faringdon Dramatic Society Production A romantic comedy by Matthew Barber- 7/4/24
Wednesday 15 May 2024 - Saturday 18 May 2024
Buscot Park Theatre, Lechlade Road, Buscot SN7 8BU
Tickets available online and nowhere else
Please visit our website for further details & to purchase tickets:
www.faringdondramatic.org.uk
Help from Scottish & Southern Electricity - 7/4/24
We all rely on electricity day to day for various things, but for some, a power cut can be worrying or difficult. That’s why we offer extra help and support during a power cut. Registering for our Priority Services helps us to help you when you need it most. All our priority services are free.
See Priority services - SSEN
FARINGDON-UKRAINE : LIFETIME BONDS OF FRIENDSHIP! - 3/4/24
Since 2022, nearly 80 Ukrainians (spread over 27 families) have been made welcome and have found sanctuary in Faringdon & surrounding villages. In gratitude, and as an amazing token of these bonds of friendship, our Ukrainian guests have commissioned a lifesize wooden sculpture of "Mavka" .
Mavka is a Forest Sprite and well known in Ukrainian folklore. Mavka will find her home in the Folly Woodland towards the end of May.
BUT FIRST: There is ALSO a gorgeous family film about Mavka - called "Mavka -the Forest Song" - and this will be shown in the Corn Exchange at 2pm on the 6th April.
Before the film - at 1.30pm - there will also be the opportunity to admire our wooden Mavka, and to try Ukrainian refreshments!
There will also be a short handover ceremony. ALL WELCOME. DO COME!
Faringdon Community Awards - 3/4/24
Deadline for voting is Tuesday 30th April 2024 at 4pm
Winners will be announced at the Town Meeting in the Corn Exchange on the 1st of May 2024.
Please vote for one nominee per category. Only one voting form per person.
See Faringdon Community Awards 2024 Voting Form - Faringdon Town Council for the nominees
and Vote on this form
Faringdon Town Tour - 2/4/24
April 6th 10.30 - 11.30
Faringdon has a rich and fascinating history from mention in the Domesday Book through the Middle Ages, as a Royalist stronghold in the Civil War and, from the 1930s to 1950s, home to the eccentric Lord Berners. All these stories are set upon a unique geology that has been an important crossroads where the east and west from London to Bristol crossed the road from Coventry to Southampton and westwards to Gloucester. There really is something for everyone - fossils, battles, quirky signs and even pink pigeons.
Buscot & Coleshill Estate volunteers are supporting the local town of Faringdon with their town tour. Tours will take place on the first Saturday of the month from April to October.
Meet at 10:30 by the Old Town Hall, Faringdon, SN7 7HU. The guided tour takes 45 minutes to an hour. The tour is on flat ground with some inclines and curbs.
Parking – there are car parks a short walking distance from the town centre
National Trust Coleshill website
Folly Tower Open Easter Monday - 30/3/24
11am - 5pm
and then 1st & 3rd Sundays until end of October
National Trust Coleshill. News and events - 29/3/24
Spring is officially the start of the visitor season for National Trust West Oxfordshire. It’s so nice to see the sun and have longer days. The wildlife across the Buscot & Coleshill Estate is also benefitting from some warmth. The blossom is bursting into life and the birds are in full song. We recently welcomed a group of students from Crowdy’s Hill School, Swindon, volunteering as part of their Duke of Edinburgh Award. A group of the students cleared the village community orchard, giving it a good tidy and making it a welcome place to enjoy. One student developed a talent for book related crafts to create beautiful displays in the bookshop. Those that have visited the bookshop will know our volunteers do a fantastic job. They have all worked hard and it has been a pleasure to help them achieve their awards.
Everyone is looking forward to the first Coleshill Village Open Day of the year on Sunday 14th April. The farm tour guides have been researching the history of Home Farm at Coleshill to add even more interesting facts into the story, the bunker has been spruced up and the project to get the mill running is under way – come and see the progress. An addition for this year’s Open Days is group walks through the parkland. Led by volunteer walk leaders, these gentle, relaxed walks will give you a chance to experience the nature around Coleshill. After the success of farm tours at last year’s Open Days, there are now bookable farm tours on Thursdays and Saturdays from April 18th in addition the Open Day tours.
Open Days take place on 14 April, 12 May, 9 June, 14 July and 11 August, 2-5pm.
If you like local history, why not sign up for a guided tour of Faringdon town. A group of National Trust volunteers have been working with Faringdon expert, Mike Wise, to lead tours sharing the town’s fascinating history that includes a unique geology, Civil War, and tales of the eccentric, Lord Berners, with funds going back into Faringdon community projects. The tours will be on the first Saturday of the month from April 6th at 10.30 and bookable on the Buscot & Coleshill Estate webpage.
At the Heritage & Rural Skills Centre, courses remain popular with more being added as others fill up. There are spaces on a 2-day woodcarving course with Heritage Crafts Woodworker of the year (and Coleshill resident), Tom Ball. Tom is also running letter cutting courses in wood and stone during the year. These are popular courses with discounts for under 25s.
Further afield at Chastleton, there are Behind the Scenes tours and Inspired by Chastleton. A chance to take your art materials or cameras to enjoy the stunning gardens to create and inspire your own art practice.
All events are bookable on the Buscot and Coleshill Estate webpage with courses bookable on the Heritage and Rural Skills Centre webpage.
More events
FARINGDON-UKRAINE : LIFETIME BONDS OF FRIENDSHIP !- 29/3/24
Since 2022, nearly 80 Ukrainians (spread over 27 families) have been made welcome and have found sanctuary in Faringdon & surrounding villages.
In gratitude, and as an amazing token of these bonds of friendship, our Ukrainian guests have commissioned a lifesize wooden sculpture of "Mavka" .
Mavka is a Forest Sprite and well known in Ukrainian folklore. Mavka will find her home in the Folly Woodland towards the end of May.
BUT FIRST: There is ALSO a gorgeous family film about Mavka - called "Mavka -the Forest Song" - and this will be shown in the Corn Exchange at 2pm on the 6th April. And before the film - at 1.30pm - there will also be the opportunity to admire our wooden Mavka, and to try Ukrainian refreshments!
There will also be a short handover ceremony. ALL WELCOME. DO COME!
See poster
Folly Tower Open Easter Monday - 29/3/24
11am - 5pm
and then 1st & 3rd Sundays until end of October
Spring Concert with the CLARINET COLLECTIVE -21/3/24
St. Mary’s Church, Longcot
Saturday 18th May 2024 at 6 pm
An evening of relaxing and uplifting music to put a spring in your step! Thechurch will be decorated with flower arrangements on the theme of ‘An EnglishCountry Garden’ which can be enjoyed before and during the concert. The display will remain in the church till Sunday 26th May.
The Clarinet Collective is a group of professional freelance musicians who haveworked with many of London’s leading orchestras over the years. Their lively and eclectic programmes of music for clarinet sextet have been much enjoyed by audiences at St. Mary’s Church since 2019 and they are delighted to be returning
again this year.
The programme will include new arrangements of much-loved pieces by some of our greatest composers, including Bach, Mozart, Dvorak and Vaughan Williams.
Guest flautist Peter Lewis will be joining the Clarinet Collective to perform the meltingly beautiful
Adagio from Gounod’s Petite Symphonie, and at the lighter end of the musical spectrum there will be dance music by Johann Strauss and
classic hits from the 30’s and 40’s.
Admission free with a retiring collection, however all seats should be reserved in advance by email to [email protected]
Profits will be shared between St. Mary’s Church and the Longcot Village Trust.
Bar open from 5.30 pm and at the interval
FARINGDON PEACE GROUP’s Public Meeting- 18/3/24
BUILDING A FAIRER WORLD Where Everyone Has What They Need at 2.00pm on Saturday 11 May 2024.
Doors open 1.30pm at the Corn Exchange, Faringdon.
We have invited speakers to present their ideas and views.
The speakers will be
www.faringdonpeacegroup.org.uk
Folly Newsletter- 16/3/24
FOLLY FLANNERY - March 2024 - Edn 2: Issue 1
https://www.faringdonfolly.org.uk/folly-flannery.html
VWHDC Leisure Strategy Consultation - 14/3/24
Vale of White Horse District Council is inviting your comments on a Playing Pitch Strategy and a Leisure Facilities Strategy.
These strategies show the need for new playing pitches and leisure facilities across Vale of White Horse, as well as identifying which of our existing pitches and facilities need protecting, upgrading, or expanding. They take account of new and planned housing developments in our districts, and consider the need for new pitch and leisure provision between 2023 and 2041.
https://theconversation.southandvale.gov.uk/planning/vale_pps_lfs_consultation/
Deadline for comments is April 17th
New Mini Roundabout. Not Coxwell road - it's Coxwell St - 14/3/24
Mini roundabout
There is no junction between Coxwell Rd and Station Rd. It’s Coxwell Street.
I’m probably being a pedant here.
Greenwitch
Traffic Calming measure Coxwell Rd mini roundabout. Have your say - 13/3/24
Deadline is 5/4/24
Faringdon: A417 Station Road/B4019 Coxwell Road - proposed traffic calming measure | Let's Talk Oxfordshire
Detailed drawing on the Consultation Plan
Community Cinema
Matinee: Weds 3 April - Scrapper (12A)
(2023 - Comedy Drama)
Georgie, a dreamy 12-year-old girl, lives happily alone in her London flat, filling it with magic. Suddenly her estranged father turns up and forces her to confront reality
Stars: Lola Campbell Alin Uzun
Film duration: 1 hours 24 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
Kids: Weds 10 April - Wish (U)
(2023 - Animation, Adventure, Comedy)
A young girl named Asha wishes on a star and gets a more direct answer than she bargained for when a trouble-making star comes down from the sky to join her
Stars: Adriana DeBose Chris Pine
Film duration: 1hour 35 mins - no interval
Kids Cinema @ The Regent Cinema, Corn Exchange, Faringdon
Doors open 1.30pm, film starts at 2.00pm
Advance Tickets £3 U18s, £4 Adult, £10 Family - Faringdon Information Centre
Tickets on the door £1 more!
German: Fri 12 April - Good Bye Lenin! (15)
(2003- Comedy, Drama, Romance)
German language film with English subtitles in partnership with Faringdon Koenigstein Twinning Association
In 1990, to protect his fragile mother from a fatal shock after a long coma, a young man must keep her from learning that her beloved nation of East Germany as she knew it has disappeared
Stars: Daneil Bruehl, Katrin Sass
Film duration: 2 hours 1 min
German film @ The Regent Cinema, Corn Exchange, Faringdon
Doors open 7.00pm, film starts 7.30pm
Advance tickets £3 U18s, £4 Adult, £10 Family from Faringdon Info Centre
Tickets on the door £1 more
Blockbuster: Fri 19 April - Wonka (PG)
(2023 - Adventure Comedy Family)
With dreams of opening a shop in a city renowned for its chocolate, a young and poor Willy Wonka discovers that the industry is run by a cartel of greedy chocalatiers
Stars: Timothee Chalamet, Gustav Die
Film duration: 1 hr 56 mins plus 15 min 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!
Events in Faringdon Library - 5/3/24
Saturday 9th March 10.30-12.30, we have
Books and Bakes fundraiser for our Junior Book Club trip to The Roald Dahl Museum
Cake selections in cake boxes. Come along for some lovely home bakes.
Saturday 16th March 10.45 for 11.00
Join us for a free Author Event, Book Launch
Siblings, Kit’s Story with Hilary Coombes
Refreshments available
Call up or email if you would like free tickets for this…(handy to know for seating)
Art Exhibition in Bampton - 5/3/24
The West Ox Arts Gallery is delighted to announce the opening of "Texture," a captivating exhibition showcasing the expressive potential of various artistic mediums. From 23 March to 20 April, 2024, visitors can embark on a multi-sensory journey through painting, collage, sculpture, textiles, and ceramics, all united by their exploration of texture. See poster for dates and times
A Celebration of Tactility:
"Texture" delves into the artistic power of surface, highlighting how carefully chosen materials and techniques can create visual impact, evoke emotions, and tell compelling stories. The exhibition features a diverse range of works, from geometric paintings infused with marble dust for a textured effect, to intricate embroidered textiles, impasto paintings, lunar inspired ceramics and impactful wooden sculptures and furniture.
Emerging and Established Talents:
The exhibition showcases the exceptional talents of both emerging and established artists. Featuring works by Ellis Stacey, Ticia Lever, Madi Kavanagh, Nicola Cavalla, Frances Williams, Ann Lowe, Clare Goodall, Michele Walllington, and Debbie Page, "Texture" offers a unique glimpse into the creative landscape of contemporary art.
Opening Reception:
Join us for the opening reception of "Texture" on 23 March at 12 noon. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet the artists, delve deeper into their creative processes, and enjoy refreshments and conversation amidst the vibrant artwork.
Open Days during the summer
Climate Action Fund 2024-25 – opening in early May - 26/4/24
Local ‘not for profit’ organisations and town/parish councils can apply for a share of this £100,000 fund, with up to £10,000 on offer for individual projects (minimum request of £250). The funding is aimed at community projects that help to tackle climate change and increase awareness and knowledge of the importance of climate action.
As well as more common projects such as tree planting and solar panel installation, the fund has previously supported projects such as a sustainable eating course, funded professional ecological advice to create a community woodland and a boardwalk at a nature site to allow visitors access without damaging important habitats.
For further details please look at the Climate Action Fund page on our website. Please also review our Climate Action Fund application guidance.
Please kindly share this message as appropriate, with other groups who may interested in this funding opportunity.
You are very welcome to contact the Climate and Biodiversity Team at [email protected] or the Community Enablement Team at [email protected] If you have any questions about the scheme and/or your project.
Community Transport Query - 24/4/24
Is there a hospital transport scheme in Faringdon that can be accessed by residents of littleworth.
I have to go to the JR for a test in may.
[email protected][email protected]
New Martial Arts Club in Faringdon - 17/4/24
Freestyle Martial Arts Faringdon
Faringdon Leisure Centre
Every Monday. 6.30
https://www.freestylemartialarts.com/faringdon
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fmafaringdon
Faringdon Branch of the British Heart Foundation invite you to a MAY DAY SUPPER- 17/4/24
to be held in Faringdon Bowling Club, Gravel Walk.
Supper & entertainment - Tickets £10.00 each. Available from (01367 - 242277)
Saturday May 4th 2024 @ 7.00pm.
Faringdon Folly Meeting for all - 10/4/24
We DO hope you can join us for our “Friends of Folly Tower” AGM on Wednesday 24th April 2024, starting at 7pm - in the Catholic Church Hall:
Date: WEDNESDAY, 24th April 2024
Time: 7-8pm
Location: Blessed Hugh Church Hall (behind the Catholic Church. Come round the back from Budgens car park - just follow the lights!)
We're a friendly, informal group, so if you love the Folly Tower as we do, do come and here about the things we do
Do you like singing? - 11/4/24
Do you like singing?
Do you want to get to know new people?
Fancy giving yourself a new challenge?
Join a choir! We would love to see you (and hear you)
If you would like to join Faringdon Community Choir do check out the website (https://faringdoncommunitychoir.org.uk/ and register your interest by filling out the Google form https://forms.gle/vPcuCjypM3y9wB6o8.
Then just turn up at Faringdon United Church next Wednesday (17th April), either at 2.30pm or 6pm.
VWHDC Waste, Recycling and Street Cleaning - 9/4/24
Waste Satisfaction Survey 2024
Tuesday 12 March to 11.59pm on Tuesday 23 April 2024.
We would like to know what you think of our waste and recycling services across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse.
You may recall that we asked for your views on our services in summer 2023. We received over 2,000 responses – thank you to everyone who took part! If you would like to see the summary report from last year, please click here to view the report.
We would now appreciate it if you could take part in this new survey to let us know what you think about waste and recycling, food waste collections and street cleaning services. This will help us to continue to identify satisfaction levels with these services and highlight areas for improvement.
To find out more and to take part in the survey, please click this link.
Closing date is 23/4/24
Tell us your priorities for improving Oxfordshire’s bus services- 9/4/24
The Oxfordshire Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) sets out our key ambitions for improving the local bus network and how Oxford county council and bus companies will work in partnership to deliver them.
Oxfordshire were successful in receiving over £14m of BSIP funding from the Department for Transport to deliver improvements between April 2022 and March 2025. This funding is going towards a number of projects from large scale bus priority measures in Oxford, to new bus services and discounted travel, for example £1 bus fares on Sundays in December. Please see our webpage(External link) for further information.
We are updating our BSIP this summer which will include proposals beyond March 2025. There is no guarantee of any further government funding being available, however we are excited about the opportunity this presents and want to ensure that our updated Improvement Plan reflects the views of Oxfordshire residents and those visiting or working in the county.
Let us know your views
To help us develop and update the plan we're keen to hear from people who already use buses and also from those who currently don’t. We also want to hear from public, private and voluntary organisations who have an interest in making our bus services work better.
Your views will help us shape the BSIP particularly for plans beyond March 2025.
The deadline for responses is 11.59 pm on Sunday 14th April.Click Survey to tell us your views
April Events in Faringdon Library - 9/4/24
Quiz Night Friday 19th 7.30-9.30
£10.00 for team of 4, proceeds to Faringdon Food Bank
RAFFLE
Refreshments available cash only
Please call or email to book your team.
Author illustrated Talk
Saturday 27th 10.45 for 11.00 start
Christina Hardyment, The Serpent of Division. 1st of Alyse Chaucer Trilogy
Free Event
Refreshments available (cash only)
Please call or email to book a seat
Sheena
Tel number 01367 240311
[email protected]
http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/libraries
Faringdon Dramatic Society Production A romantic comedy by Matthew Barber- 7/4/24
Wednesday 15 May 2024 - Saturday 18 May 2024
Buscot Park Theatre, Lechlade Road, Buscot SN7 8BU
Tickets available online and nowhere else
Please visit our website for further details & to purchase tickets:
www.faringdondramatic.org.uk
Help from Scottish & Southern Electricity - 7/4/24
We all rely on electricity day to day for various things, but for some, a power cut can be worrying or difficult. That’s why we offer extra help and support during a power cut. Registering for our Priority Services helps us to help you when you need it most. All our priority services are free.
See Priority services - SSEN
FARINGDON-UKRAINE : LIFETIME BONDS OF FRIENDSHIP! - 3/4/24
Since 2022, nearly 80 Ukrainians (spread over 27 families) have been made welcome and have found sanctuary in Faringdon & surrounding villages. In gratitude, and as an amazing token of these bonds of friendship, our Ukrainian guests have commissioned a lifesize wooden sculpture of "Mavka" .
Mavka is a Forest Sprite and well known in Ukrainian folklore. Mavka will find her home in the Folly Woodland towards the end of May.
BUT FIRST: There is ALSO a gorgeous family film about Mavka - called "Mavka -the Forest Song" - and this will be shown in the Corn Exchange at 2pm on the 6th April.
Before the film - at 1.30pm - there will also be the opportunity to admire our wooden Mavka, and to try Ukrainian refreshments!
There will also be a short handover ceremony. ALL WELCOME. DO COME!
Faringdon Community Awards - 3/4/24
Deadline for voting is Tuesday 30th April 2024 at 4pm
Winners will be announced at the Town Meeting in the Corn Exchange on the 1st of May 2024.
Please vote for one nominee per category. Only one voting form per person.
See Faringdon Community Awards 2024 Voting Form - Faringdon Town Council for the nominees
and Vote on this form
Faringdon Town Tour - 2/4/24
April 6th 10.30 - 11.30
Faringdon has a rich and fascinating history from mention in the Domesday Book through the Middle Ages, as a Royalist stronghold in the Civil War and, from the 1930s to 1950s, home to the eccentric Lord Berners. All these stories are set upon a unique geology that has been an important crossroads where the east and west from London to Bristol crossed the road from Coventry to Southampton and westwards to Gloucester. There really is something for everyone - fossils, battles, quirky signs and even pink pigeons.
Buscot & Coleshill Estate volunteers are supporting the local town of Faringdon with their town tour. Tours will take place on the first Saturday of the month from April to October.
Meet at 10:30 by the Old Town Hall, Faringdon, SN7 7HU. The guided tour takes 45 minutes to an hour. The tour is on flat ground with some inclines and curbs.
Parking – there are car parks a short walking distance from the town centre
National Trust Coleshill website
Folly Tower Open Easter Monday - 30/3/24
11am - 5pm
and then 1st & 3rd Sundays until end of October
National Trust Coleshill. News and events - 29/3/24
Spring is officially the start of the visitor season for National Trust West Oxfordshire. It’s so nice to see the sun and have longer days. The wildlife across the Buscot & Coleshill Estate is also benefitting from some warmth. The blossom is bursting into life and the birds are in full song. We recently welcomed a group of students from Crowdy’s Hill School, Swindon, volunteering as part of their Duke of Edinburgh Award. A group of the students cleared the village community orchard, giving it a good tidy and making it a welcome place to enjoy. One student developed a talent for book related crafts to create beautiful displays in the bookshop. Those that have visited the bookshop will know our volunteers do a fantastic job. They have all worked hard and it has been a pleasure to help them achieve their awards.
Everyone is looking forward to the first Coleshill Village Open Day of the year on Sunday 14th April. The farm tour guides have been researching the history of Home Farm at Coleshill to add even more interesting facts into the story, the bunker has been spruced up and the project to get the mill running is under way – come and see the progress. An addition for this year’s Open Days is group walks through the parkland. Led by volunteer walk leaders, these gentle, relaxed walks will give you a chance to experience the nature around Coleshill. After the success of farm tours at last year’s Open Days, there are now bookable farm tours on Thursdays and Saturdays from April 18th in addition the Open Day tours.
Open Days take place on 14 April, 12 May, 9 June, 14 July and 11 August, 2-5pm.
If you like local history, why not sign up for a guided tour of Faringdon town. A group of National Trust volunteers have been working with Faringdon expert, Mike Wise, to lead tours sharing the town’s fascinating history that includes a unique geology, Civil War, and tales of the eccentric, Lord Berners, with funds going back into Faringdon community projects. The tours will be on the first Saturday of the month from April 6th at 10.30 and bookable on the Buscot & Coleshill Estate webpage.
At the Heritage & Rural Skills Centre, courses remain popular with more being added as others fill up. There are spaces on a 2-day woodcarving course with Heritage Crafts Woodworker of the year (and Coleshill resident), Tom Ball. Tom is also running letter cutting courses in wood and stone during the year. These are popular courses with discounts for under 25s.
Further afield at Chastleton, there are Behind the Scenes tours and Inspired by Chastleton. A chance to take your art materials or cameras to enjoy the stunning gardens to create and inspire your own art practice.
All events are bookable on the Buscot and Coleshill Estate webpage with courses bookable on the Heritage and Rural Skills Centre webpage.
More events
FARINGDON-UKRAINE : LIFETIME BONDS OF FRIENDSHIP !- 29/3/24
Since 2022, nearly 80 Ukrainians (spread over 27 families) have been made welcome and have found sanctuary in Faringdon & surrounding villages.
In gratitude, and as an amazing token of these bonds of friendship, our Ukrainian guests have commissioned a lifesize wooden sculpture of "Mavka" .
Mavka is a Forest Sprite and well known in Ukrainian folklore. Mavka will find her home in the Folly Woodland towards the end of May.
BUT FIRST: There is ALSO a gorgeous family film about Mavka - called "Mavka -the Forest Song" - and this will be shown in the Corn Exchange at 2pm on the 6th April. And before the film - at 1.30pm - there will also be the opportunity to admire our wooden Mavka, and to try Ukrainian refreshments!
There will also be a short handover ceremony. ALL WELCOME. DO COME!
See poster
Folly Tower Open Easter Monday - 29/3/24
11am - 5pm
and then 1st & 3rd Sundays until end of October
Spring Concert with the CLARINET COLLECTIVE -21/3/24
St. Mary’s Church, Longcot
Saturday 18th May 2024 at 6 pm
An evening of relaxing and uplifting music to put a spring in your step! Thechurch will be decorated with flower arrangements on the theme of ‘An EnglishCountry Garden’ which can be enjoyed before and during the concert. The display will remain in the church till Sunday 26th May.
The Clarinet Collective is a group of professional freelance musicians who haveworked with many of London’s leading orchestras over the years. Their lively and eclectic programmes of music for clarinet sextet have been much enjoyed by audiences at St. Mary’s Church since 2019 and they are delighted to be returning
again this year.
The programme will include new arrangements of much-loved pieces by some of our greatest composers, including Bach, Mozart, Dvorak and Vaughan Williams.
Guest flautist Peter Lewis will be joining the Clarinet Collective to perform the meltingly beautiful
Adagio from Gounod’s Petite Symphonie, and at the lighter end of the musical spectrum there will be dance music by Johann Strauss and
classic hits from the 30’s and 40’s.
Admission free with a retiring collection, however all seats should be reserved in advance by email to [email protected]
Profits will be shared between St. Mary’s Church and the Longcot Village Trust.
Bar open from 5.30 pm and at the interval
FARINGDON PEACE GROUP’s Public Meeting- 18/3/24
BUILDING A FAIRER WORLD Where Everyone Has What They Need at 2.00pm on Saturday 11 May 2024.
Doors open 1.30pm at the Corn Exchange, Faringdon.
We have invited speakers to present their ideas and views.
The speakers will be
- Tracy Walsh - Chairperson
- Molly Scott Cato - Green Party ‘No justice, no peace?’
- Mohinder Kainth - Faringdon and District Rotary Club
- Ashley Smith - Witney Against Sewage Pollution
- Symon Hill - Peace Pledge Union
www.faringdonpeacegroup.org.uk
Folly Newsletter- 16/3/24
FOLLY FLANNERY - March 2024 - Edn 2: Issue 1
https://www.faringdonfolly.org.uk/folly-flannery.html
VWHDC Leisure Strategy Consultation - 14/3/24
Vale of White Horse District Council is inviting your comments on a Playing Pitch Strategy and a Leisure Facilities Strategy.
These strategies show the need for new playing pitches and leisure facilities across Vale of White Horse, as well as identifying which of our existing pitches and facilities need protecting, upgrading, or expanding. They take account of new and planned housing developments in our districts, and consider the need for new pitch and leisure provision between 2023 and 2041.
https://theconversation.southandvale.gov.uk/planning/vale_pps_lfs_consultation/
Deadline for comments is April 17th
New Mini Roundabout. Not Coxwell road - it's Coxwell St - 14/3/24
Mini roundabout
There is no junction between Coxwell Rd and Station Rd. It’s Coxwell Street.
I’m probably being a pedant here.
Greenwitch
Traffic Calming measure Coxwell Rd mini roundabout. Have your say - 13/3/24
Deadline is 5/4/24
Faringdon: A417 Station Road/B4019 Coxwell Road - proposed traffic calming measure | Let's Talk Oxfordshire
Detailed drawing on the Consultation Plan
Community Cinema
Matinee: Weds 3 April - Scrapper (12A)
(2023 - Comedy Drama)
Georgie, a dreamy 12-year-old girl, lives happily alone in her London flat, filling it with magic. Suddenly her estranged father turns up and forces her to confront reality
Stars: Lola Campbell Alin Uzun
Film duration: 1 hours 24 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
Kids: Weds 10 April - Wish (U)
(2023 - Animation, Adventure, Comedy)
A young girl named Asha wishes on a star and gets a more direct answer than she bargained for when a trouble-making star comes down from the sky to join her
Stars: Adriana DeBose Chris Pine
Film duration: 1hour 35 mins - no interval
Kids Cinema @ The Regent Cinema, Corn Exchange, Faringdon
Doors open 1.30pm, film starts at 2.00pm
Advance Tickets £3 U18s, £4 Adult, £10 Family - Faringdon Information Centre
Tickets on the door £1 more!
German: Fri 12 April - Good Bye Lenin! (15)
(2003- Comedy, Drama, Romance)
German language film with English subtitles in partnership with Faringdon Koenigstein Twinning Association
In 1990, to protect his fragile mother from a fatal shock after a long coma, a young man must keep her from learning that her beloved nation of East Germany as she knew it has disappeared
Stars: Daneil Bruehl, Katrin Sass
Film duration: 2 hours 1 min
German film @ The Regent Cinema, Corn Exchange, Faringdon
Doors open 7.00pm, film starts 7.30pm
Advance tickets £3 U18s, £4 Adult, £10 Family from Faringdon Info Centre
Tickets on the door £1 more
Blockbuster: Fri 19 April - Wonka (PG)
(2023 - Adventure Comedy Family)
With dreams of opening a shop in a city renowned for its chocolate, a young and poor Willy Wonka discovers that the industry is run by a cartel of greedy chocalatiers
Stars: Timothee Chalamet, Gustav Die
Film duration: 1 hr 56 mins plus 15 min 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!
Events in Faringdon Library - 5/3/24
Saturday 9th March 10.30-12.30, we have
Books and Bakes fundraiser for our Junior Book Club trip to The Roald Dahl Museum
Cake selections in cake boxes. Come along for some lovely home bakes.
Saturday 16th March 10.45 for 11.00
Join us for a free Author Event, Book Launch
Siblings, Kit’s Story with Hilary Coombes
Refreshments available
Call up or email if you would like free tickets for this…(handy to know for seating)
Art Exhibition in Bampton - 5/3/24
The West Ox Arts Gallery is delighted to announce the opening of "Texture," a captivating exhibition showcasing the expressive potential of various artistic mediums. From 23 March to 20 April, 2024, visitors can embark on a multi-sensory journey through painting, collage, sculpture, textiles, and ceramics, all united by their exploration of texture. See poster for dates and times
A Celebration of Tactility:
"Texture" delves into the artistic power of surface, highlighting how carefully chosen materials and techniques can create visual impact, evoke emotions, and tell compelling stories. The exhibition features a diverse range of works, from geometric paintings infused with marble dust for a textured effect, to intricate embroidered textiles, impasto paintings, lunar inspired ceramics and impactful wooden sculptures and furniture.
Emerging and Established Talents:
The exhibition showcases the exceptional talents of both emerging and established artists. Featuring works by Ellis Stacey, Ticia Lever, Madi Kavanagh, Nicola Cavalla, Frances Williams, Ann Lowe, Clare Goodall, Michele Walllington, and Debbie Page, "Texture" offers a unique glimpse into the creative landscape of contemporary art.
Opening Reception:
Join us for the opening reception of "Texture" on 23 March at 12 noon. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet the artists, delve deeper into their creative processes, and enjoy refreshments and conversation amidst the vibrant artwork.
Slimming World Tuesdays or Wednesdays - 27/2/24
Only 3 days to go until the second Slimming World session starting at 7 pm start. We now have two choices or a Wednesday 5.30 or 7 pm. Not forgetting or Tuesday morning session at 9 o’clock in the morning. Would love to see you.
Faringdon United Church, Coxwell St
[email protected]
Great British Revivals - New Business in Faringdon - 25/2/24
This antique business is now open - pictures, books, furniture, knick knackery - all beautifully arranged in this wonderful old building in Bromsgrove ( recently Gin to my Tonic)
Very much worth a look
www.greatbritishrevivals.co.uk
www.instagram.com/great_british_revivals
Special Needs School in Faringdon - 18/2/24
On the site of the Infant school in Canada Lane
Exhibition 29/2/24. 1pm - 7pm Corn Exchange, Faringdon
The intention is to demolish all the buildings on site ( including the Victorian old school building) and rebuild
See this leaflet Page 1
See Page 2
1934 Folly Tower Planning documents- 17/2/24
Planning and appeal documents and drawings from 1934 can be found on the Folly website.
Live Music in Faringdon - 2024 dates for your diary - 15/2/24
Live music in the Corn Exchange from Ginger Tom Music
Fri 16th Katie Spencer & Henry Parker
Folk, Americana, roots and Country
See poster
Free Tennis taster sessions - 15/2/24
Faringdon Tennis Club, SN7 8BF
Free Ladies Doubles Taster Session for beginners/intermediates on Wednesday and Friday mornings, 9.30-11am.
Email Susanna at [email protected] to book your session.
Plans for Former Infant School- 13/2/24
Planning consultants led by Tilbury Douglas, working with the Department for Education (DfE) and The Gallery Trust are working up proposals for a new purpose built Special Educational Needs and Disabilities School on the site of the former Faringdon Infant School, SN7 8AH.
We have just been through a good pre-application process with officers at the Vale of the White Horse District Council and we are holding a public consultation event in Faringdon at the Corn Exchange on Thursday 29th February 1pm-7pm.
Faringdon Singers Concert with members of the Marlborough Concert Orchestra- 11/2/24
Saturday 16th March Corn Exchange, Faringdon 7.30pm
Tickets £12 adult, £2 under 12s, £22 family available from Faringdon Information Centre
MOZART REQUIEM
Including
Conductor: Philip Singleton
Organ continuo: Terence Carter
All profits to the MS Society
Contact: Karen Vogt [email protected] 01367-241707
Energy efficiency scheme for Voluntary organisations - 5/2/24
The £25.5 million VCSE Energy Efficiency Scheme scheme is now open to help voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in England improve their energy efficiency.
It is part of the package of over £100 million of support announced by the Government at the Spring Budget 2023 to help frontline delivery organisations with the increased cost of living.
Find out more
Sign up for monthly Town Council newsletter - 5/2/24
The mailing address is:
[email protected]
District Council Local Plan Consultation - Have your say-5/2/24
Join us at Faringdon at our drop-in event. Have your say on what the plans for Faringdon are.
Date: 06/02/2024 - Faringdon Town Council (The Pump House) 11am-1.30pm then The Old Crown Coaching Inn from 1.30pm-4pm.
Deadline for comments is 26/2/24
Joint Local Plan 2041 - Vale of White Horse District Council (whitehorsedc.gov.uk)
Meet your town Councillors - this Saturday 1/2/24
Come and meet your town councillors to chat about local issues and anything Faringdon related -- this Saturday at 10am-12 midday in FTC's Museum (adjoining the Information Centre).
Only 3 days to go until the second Slimming World session starting at 7 pm start. We now have two choices or a Wednesday 5.30 or 7 pm. Not forgetting or Tuesday morning session at 9 o’clock in the morning. Would love to see you.
Faringdon United Church, Coxwell St
[email protected]
Great British Revivals - New Business in Faringdon - 25/2/24
This antique business is now open - pictures, books, furniture, knick knackery - all beautifully arranged in this wonderful old building in Bromsgrove ( recently Gin to my Tonic)
Very much worth a look
www.greatbritishrevivals.co.uk
www.instagram.com/great_british_revivals
Special Needs School in Faringdon - 18/2/24
On the site of the Infant school in Canada Lane
Exhibition 29/2/24. 1pm - 7pm Corn Exchange, Faringdon
The intention is to demolish all the buildings on site ( including the Victorian old school building) and rebuild
See this leaflet Page 1
See Page 2
1934 Folly Tower Planning documents- 17/2/24
Planning and appeal documents and drawings from 1934 can be found on the Folly website.
Live Music in Faringdon - 2024 dates for your diary - 15/2/24
Live music in the Corn Exchange from Ginger Tom Music
Fri 16th Katie Spencer & Henry Parker
Folk, Americana, roots and Country
See poster
Free Tennis taster sessions - 15/2/24
Faringdon Tennis Club, SN7 8BF
Free Ladies Doubles Taster Session for beginners/intermediates on Wednesday and Friday mornings, 9.30-11am.
Email Susanna at [email protected] to book your session.
Plans for Former Infant School- 13/2/24
Planning consultants led by Tilbury Douglas, working with the Department for Education (DfE) and The Gallery Trust are working up proposals for a new purpose built Special Educational Needs and Disabilities School on the site of the former Faringdon Infant School, SN7 8AH.
We have just been through a good pre-application process with officers at the Vale of the White Horse District Council and we are holding a public consultation event in Faringdon at the Corn Exchange on Thursday 29th February 1pm-7pm.
Faringdon Singers Concert with members of the Marlborough Concert Orchestra- 11/2/24
Saturday 16th March Corn Exchange, Faringdon 7.30pm
Tickets £12 adult, £2 under 12s, £22 family available from Faringdon Information Centre
MOZART REQUIEM
Including
- Mozart: Symphony no. 35 'Haffner'
- Mozart: Ave Verum Corpus
Conductor: Philip Singleton
Organ continuo: Terence Carter
All profits to the MS Society
Contact: Karen Vogt [email protected] 01367-241707
Energy efficiency scheme for Voluntary organisations - 5/2/24
The £25.5 million VCSE Energy Efficiency Scheme scheme is now open to help voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in England improve their energy efficiency.
It is part of the package of over £100 million of support announced by the Government at the Spring Budget 2023 to help frontline delivery organisations with the increased cost of living.
Find out more
Sign up for monthly Town Council newsletter - 5/2/24
The mailing address is:
[email protected]
District Council Local Plan Consultation - Have your say-5/2/24
Join us at Faringdon at our drop-in event. Have your say on what the plans for Faringdon are.
Date: 06/02/2024 - Faringdon Town Council (The Pump House) 11am-1.30pm then The Old Crown Coaching Inn from 1.30pm-4pm.
Deadline for comments is 26/2/24
Joint Local Plan 2041 - Vale of White Horse District Council (whitehorsedc.gov.uk)
Meet your town Councillors - this Saturday 1/2/24
Come and meet your town councillors to chat about local issues and anything Faringdon related -- this Saturday at 10am-12 midday in FTC's Museum (adjoining the Information Centre).
Community Awards. Faringdon - 31/1/24
Faringdon Town Council Community Awards will be voted for and presented during 2024.
We hope these awards will raise public morale and help to foster a good community spirit, as well as celebrating some of the very positive aspects of our community.
There are five awards – all for services to the community.
Community Hero Award
The Clive Davis Community Hero Award is an award given to an individual member of the community who has made a difference to the lives of others, going above and beyond the call of duty.
Group Award
There are many groups in Faringdon of various types. This award is open to any group, be that sporting, hobby, church, educational or indeed any group of people who meet on a regular basis. The group award nominations should be for groups which enrich and improve the lives of their members or the wider community.
Business Award
Any business in Faringdon is eligible for nomination. Nominated businesses should have contributed to the community in some way, ideally, a business that shows commitment to the town and its residents.
Community Volunteer Award
The Rick Ebsworth Community Volunteer Award is an individual award given to a member of the community for voluntary service.
Environmental Champion Award
Awarded to an individual who is working hard to improve the environment and raise awareness of environmental issues.
See Faringdon Community Awards 2024 - Faringdon Town Council to see how to nominate.
Swan Love 3 - a great night - 30/1/24
Just to say except a huge THANK YOU to all who contributed to making Saturday's Swan Love 3 such an enjoyable night.
As well as having fun we raised a staggering £1560 on the night for The Folly Tower Restoration Fund.
The people who helped us were everyone who donated prizes, Sue and Frank at The Swan and Oak Taverns, all the friendly people who turned up over the course of our 9 hour shift and of course the DJs - Del Boyo, Kehoe, Charlie, Echoman, DJ Dee, Doctor Block, Phloor Phila, The Big Boss Groove and one other!
What a generous community we live in.
Al Cane
John Hegley at Faringdon Library- 29/1/24
Feb 23rd. 7 for 7.15
Poet, Musician, comedian, son writer- Hegley’s poetry is a mix of anecdotes, jokes, idiosyncratic observations, confessions and surreal narratives
John Hegley's Word Wild Web Site
Tickets £15 from the library or [email protected]
Population figures for Faringdon - 29/1/24
You can see Faringdon's growth since 1911- from c 3000 in 1911 to 8627 in 2021.
The demographics are interesting- more women than men and c 1200 over 70
Faringdon Census data on this site
VWHDC District Council. Councillor allowances - 27/1/24
South Oxfordshire District Council and Vale of White Horse District Council are looking for volunteers to join an Independent Remuneration Panel to help review councillors’ allowances.
Councils seek volunteers to recommend councillors’ allowances - Vale of White Horse District Council (whitehorsedc.gov.uk)
Digital cafe, NHS. - 27/1/24
White Horse Practice Thurs 15th Feb 10am - 12noon
Volunteer Way, Faringdon. SN7 7YU
Learn how touse the NHS app or Engage consult
Swindon Bus Station. To close temporarily at the end of the year. - 25/1/24
This should not impact Service S6 from Swindon to Faringdon only that it will depart and arrive from the Bus Boulevard along Fleming way.Details of this will be known when the works are completed, and the road opened. End of 2024/beginning of 2025.
District Council Local Plan Consultation - Have your say- 23/1/24
Join us at Faringdon at our drop-in event. Have your say on what the plans for Faringdon are.
Date: 06/02/2024 - Faringdon Town Council (The Pump House) 11am-1.30pm then The Old Crown Coaching Inn from 1.30pm-4pm.
Joint Local Plan 2041 - Vale of White Horse District Council (whitehorsedc.gov.uk)
Repair Cafe - 23/1/24
We have a very busy afternoon at Saturdays Repair cafe. A record number of fixers meant we even had to set up more tables. Big Thanks to all those fixers and volunteers who helped out on Saturday to make it a success.
In total we took in 41 items and managed to fix 24 items on the afternoon and a further 6 items were taken home for repair . That’s a 73% success rate ! In total we saved a whopping 62Kgs from landfill. Our first weighty success was getting the massive dehumidifier to work without any repairs .
I think the quirkiest repair was the mechanical turkey, it certainly raised a smile around the tables. I think our best repair for the community was a walking Aid which had a snapped steel bolt.
Looking forward to the rest of this year , we have now set the 2024 programme. Please add them to your calendar and hold the dates if you can .
Faringdon United Church. 2pm - 4pm
Mar 23rd
Jun 15th
Sep 28th
Nov 16th
£2 single journey Bus fares- 20/1/24
I've heard they are to remain until Dec 2024
Good News
Community singalong - 17/1/24
First Friday of the month. Pump House project, Swan Lane. 2pm - 3.30
For a donation
See poster
Free Workshop - 17/1/24
Co-operative Futures has teamed up with Co-operatives UK to deliver this FREE Is starting a co‑op right for you? workshop on Wednesday 14 February 2024 at The Junction in Didcot. It will introduce the co‑op business model, with a particular focus on community ownership of rural assets.
Workshop: Is starting a co‑op right for you? Didcot, Oxfordshire | Co-operatives UK
Swan Love 3- Music at The Swan - 16/1/24
The Los Amigos crew returns to The Swan on Saturday 27th January with 9 djs playing a diverse range of music over 9 hours.
This time we're raising money through a raffle and donations for the Folly Tower renovation fundraising (specifically to point the brickwork).
All welcome to stop by at any time, come and go.
Also there's the added attraction of there being an offer of delicious Jamaican food from 4pm.
See poster for details
Oxfordshire gritting routes - 15/1/24
Milestone Oxfordshire (exactrak.co.uk)
Have you say on the draft Joint LocalPlan - 14/1/24
A Local Plan looks ahead fifteen years and plans how much development is needed in an area, like new homes, jobs, roads and schools, and where they should go. It also sets standards for environmental protection, sustainability, water quality and much more. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are working together to produce a new Joint Local Plan.
JLP - Join the conversation - South Oxfordshire & Vale of White Horse - Citizen Space (southandvale.gov.uk)
Classical Concerts in and around Faringdon - 11/1/24
https://www.whitehorseconcerts.co.uk/
Buscot Park, Gt Coxwell, Faringdon
Whats On in Faringdon - 11/1/24
Keep an eye on https://whatsoninfaringdon.com/
More events are being added as the towns people get to know it exists.
Put your event on too- even if its later in the year
NHS App Drop in Session: Monday, 15th Jan 2024- 10/1/24
White Horse Medical Practice will holding an NHS App Drop in Session at the practice on Monday, January 15th, between 09:30-12:00
Join us for personalised assistance in setting up the NHS App on your mobile phones and any other electronic devices.
Marta Fischer, Digital Access Lead from the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board, will be there to guide you through the process.
Far Runners 9 week course for beginners- 10/1/24
Faringdon Leisure Centre car park. 0900 Sunday 14/1/24
See poster for sign up information
Regent Cinema February films - 8/1/24
Matinee: Weds 7 February - The Great Escaper (12A)
Bernard Jordan escapes from his care home to attend the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings in France
Stars: Michael Caine, Glenda Jackson
Film duration: 1 hours 36 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
Kids: Weds 14 February - Trolls Band Together (U)
(2023 - Animation, Adventure, Comedy)
Poppy discovers that Branch was once part of the boy band 'BroZone' with his brothers, Floyd, John Dory, Spruce and Clay. When Floyd is kidnapped, Brand and Poppy embark on a journey to reunite his two other brothers and rescue Floyd
Stars: Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake
Film duration: 1hour 31 mins - no interval
Kids Cinema @ The Regent Cinema, Corn Exchange, Faringdon
Doors open 1.30pm, film starts at 2.00pm
Advance Tickets £3 U18s, £4 Adult, £10 Family - Faringdon Information Centre
Tickets on the door £1 more!
Blockbuster: Fri 23 February - The Old Oak (15)
The future for the last remaining pub, The Old Oak, in a village of Northeast England, where people are leaving the area as the mines are closed. Houses are cheap and available, thus making it an ideal location for Syrian refugees
Stars: Dave Turner, Ebla Mari, Claire Rodgerson
Film duration: 1 hr 53 mins plus 15 min 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!
Whats On in Faringdon - 3/1/24
Keep an eye on https://whatsoninfaringdon.com/
More events are being added as the towns people get to know it exists.
Put your event on too- even if its later in the year
Faringdon Community Choir New Term - 3/1/24
Faringdon Community Choir starts up their new term next Wednesday, 10th January.
If you would like to join us, or just do a trial session, do sign up and come along.
Here is the link to get more info and let me know you're coming along.
https://forms.gle/jZ2YJJEXFRyCbkyi7
Website tidy up - 3/1/24
I've started going through this website to check content and links.
I've done the directory section. If you see anything that needs to be added/changed, please do let me know
Thanks
Gene
Story Time at the Folly - 3/1/24
Join us this coming Sunday 10am for Story Time at the Folly.
A local author called Julia Pearce will be reading her story all about the folly, the woodland and it’s creatures.
Wrap up warm as it’s set to be cold and why not bring a flask of hot chocolate to keep you warm.
Faringdon Town Council Community Awards will be voted for and presented during 2024.
We hope these awards will raise public morale and help to foster a good community spirit, as well as celebrating some of the very positive aspects of our community.
There are five awards – all for services to the community.
Community Hero Award
The Clive Davis Community Hero Award is an award given to an individual member of the community who has made a difference to the lives of others, going above and beyond the call of duty.
Group Award
There are many groups in Faringdon of various types. This award is open to any group, be that sporting, hobby, church, educational or indeed any group of people who meet on a regular basis. The group award nominations should be for groups which enrich and improve the lives of their members or the wider community.
Business Award
Any business in Faringdon is eligible for nomination. Nominated businesses should have contributed to the community in some way, ideally, a business that shows commitment to the town and its residents.
Community Volunteer Award
The Rick Ebsworth Community Volunteer Award is an individual award given to a member of the community for voluntary service.
Environmental Champion Award
Awarded to an individual who is working hard to improve the environment and raise awareness of environmental issues.
See Faringdon Community Awards 2024 - Faringdon Town Council to see how to nominate.
Swan Love 3 - a great night - 30/1/24
Just to say except a huge THANK YOU to all who contributed to making Saturday's Swan Love 3 such an enjoyable night.
As well as having fun we raised a staggering £1560 on the night for The Folly Tower Restoration Fund.
The people who helped us were everyone who donated prizes, Sue and Frank at The Swan and Oak Taverns, all the friendly people who turned up over the course of our 9 hour shift and of course the DJs - Del Boyo, Kehoe, Charlie, Echoman, DJ Dee, Doctor Block, Phloor Phila, The Big Boss Groove and one other!
What a generous community we live in.
Al Cane
John Hegley at Faringdon Library- 29/1/24
Feb 23rd. 7 for 7.15
Poet, Musician, comedian, son writer- Hegley’s poetry is a mix of anecdotes, jokes, idiosyncratic observations, confessions and surreal narratives
John Hegley's Word Wild Web Site
Tickets £15 from the library or [email protected]
Population figures for Faringdon - 29/1/24
You can see Faringdon's growth since 1911- from c 3000 in 1911 to 8627 in 2021.
The demographics are interesting- more women than men and c 1200 over 70
Faringdon Census data on this site
VWHDC District Council. Councillor allowances - 27/1/24
South Oxfordshire District Council and Vale of White Horse District Council are looking for volunteers to join an Independent Remuneration Panel to help review councillors’ allowances.
Councils seek volunteers to recommend councillors’ allowances - Vale of White Horse District Council (whitehorsedc.gov.uk)
Digital cafe, NHS. - 27/1/24
White Horse Practice Thurs 15th Feb 10am - 12noon
Volunteer Way, Faringdon. SN7 7YU
Learn how touse the NHS app or Engage consult
Swindon Bus Station. To close temporarily at the end of the year. - 25/1/24
This should not impact Service S6 from Swindon to Faringdon only that it will depart and arrive from the Bus Boulevard along Fleming way.Details of this will be known when the works are completed, and the road opened. End of 2024/beginning of 2025.
District Council Local Plan Consultation - Have your say- 23/1/24
Join us at Faringdon at our drop-in event. Have your say on what the plans for Faringdon are.
Date: 06/02/2024 - Faringdon Town Council (The Pump House) 11am-1.30pm then The Old Crown Coaching Inn from 1.30pm-4pm.
Joint Local Plan 2041 - Vale of White Horse District Council (whitehorsedc.gov.uk)
Repair Cafe - 23/1/24
We have a very busy afternoon at Saturdays Repair cafe. A record number of fixers meant we even had to set up more tables. Big Thanks to all those fixers and volunteers who helped out on Saturday to make it a success.
In total we took in 41 items and managed to fix 24 items on the afternoon and a further 6 items were taken home for repair . That’s a 73% success rate ! In total we saved a whopping 62Kgs from landfill. Our first weighty success was getting the massive dehumidifier to work without any repairs .
I think the quirkiest repair was the mechanical turkey, it certainly raised a smile around the tables. I think our best repair for the community was a walking Aid which had a snapped steel bolt.
Looking forward to the rest of this year , we have now set the 2024 programme. Please add them to your calendar and hold the dates if you can .
Faringdon United Church. 2pm - 4pm
Mar 23rd
Jun 15th
Sep 28th
Nov 16th
£2 single journey Bus fares- 20/1/24
I've heard they are to remain until Dec 2024
Good News
Community singalong - 17/1/24
First Friday of the month. Pump House project, Swan Lane. 2pm - 3.30
For a donation
See poster
Free Workshop - 17/1/24
Co-operative Futures has teamed up with Co-operatives UK to deliver this FREE Is starting a co‑op right for you? workshop on Wednesday 14 February 2024 at The Junction in Didcot. It will introduce the co‑op business model, with a particular focus on community ownership of rural assets.
Workshop: Is starting a co‑op right for you? Didcot, Oxfordshire | Co-operatives UK
Swan Love 3- Music at The Swan - 16/1/24
The Los Amigos crew returns to The Swan on Saturday 27th January with 9 djs playing a diverse range of music over 9 hours.
This time we're raising money through a raffle and donations for the Folly Tower renovation fundraising (specifically to point the brickwork).
All welcome to stop by at any time, come and go.
Also there's the added attraction of there being an offer of delicious Jamaican food from 4pm.
See poster for details
Oxfordshire gritting routes - 15/1/24
Milestone Oxfordshire (exactrak.co.uk)
Have you say on the draft Joint LocalPlan - 14/1/24
A Local Plan looks ahead fifteen years and plans how much development is needed in an area, like new homes, jobs, roads and schools, and where they should go. It also sets standards for environmental protection, sustainability, water quality and much more. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are working together to produce a new Joint Local Plan.
JLP - Join the conversation - South Oxfordshire & Vale of White Horse - Citizen Space (southandvale.gov.uk)
Classical Concerts in and around Faringdon - 11/1/24
https://www.whitehorseconcerts.co.uk/
Buscot Park, Gt Coxwell, Faringdon
Whats On in Faringdon - 11/1/24
Keep an eye on https://whatsoninfaringdon.com/
More events are being added as the towns people get to know it exists.
Put your event on too- even if its later in the year
NHS App Drop in Session: Monday, 15th Jan 2024- 10/1/24
White Horse Medical Practice will holding an NHS App Drop in Session at the practice on Monday, January 15th, between 09:30-12:00
Join us for personalised assistance in setting up the NHS App on your mobile phones and any other electronic devices.
Marta Fischer, Digital Access Lead from the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board, will be there to guide you through the process.
Far Runners 9 week course for beginners- 10/1/24
Faringdon Leisure Centre car park. 0900 Sunday 14/1/24
See poster for sign up information
Regent Cinema February films - 8/1/24
Matinee: Weds 7 February - The Great Escaper (12A)
Bernard Jordan escapes from his care home to attend the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings in France
Stars: Michael Caine, Glenda Jackson
Film duration: 1 hours 36 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
Kids: Weds 14 February - Trolls Band Together (U)
(2023 - Animation, Adventure, Comedy)
Poppy discovers that Branch was once part of the boy band 'BroZone' with his brothers, Floyd, John Dory, Spruce and Clay. When Floyd is kidnapped, Brand and Poppy embark on a journey to reunite his two other brothers and rescue Floyd
Stars: Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake
Film duration: 1hour 31 mins - no interval
Kids Cinema @ The Regent Cinema, Corn Exchange, Faringdon
Doors open 1.30pm, film starts at 2.00pm
Advance Tickets £3 U18s, £4 Adult, £10 Family - Faringdon Information Centre
Tickets on the door £1 more!
Blockbuster: Fri 23 February - The Old Oak (15)
The future for the last remaining pub, The Old Oak, in a village of Northeast England, where people are leaving the area as the mines are closed. Houses are cheap and available, thus making it an ideal location for Syrian refugees
Stars: Dave Turner, Ebla Mari, Claire Rodgerson
Film duration: 1 hr 53 mins plus 15 min 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!
Whats On in Faringdon - 3/1/24
Keep an eye on https://whatsoninfaringdon.com/
More events are being added as the towns people get to know it exists.
Put your event on too- even if its later in the year
Faringdon Community Choir New Term - 3/1/24
Faringdon Community Choir starts up their new term next Wednesday, 10th January.
If you would like to join us, or just do a trial session, do sign up and come along.
Here is the link to get more info and let me know you're coming along.
https://forms.gle/jZ2YJJEXFRyCbkyi7
Website tidy up - 3/1/24
I've started going through this website to check content and links.
I've done the directory section. If you see anything that needs to be added/changed, please do let me know
Thanks
Gene
Story Time at the Folly - 3/1/24
Join us this coming Sunday 10am for Story Time at the Folly.
A local author called Julia Pearce will be reading her story all about the folly, the woodland and it’s creatures.
Wrap up warm as it’s set to be cold and why not bring a flask of hot chocolate to keep you warm.
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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.