What's on in and around Faringdon
Have a look at Event Poster Notice Board
​Films at the Regent cinema, concerts, regular activities, Citizen Advice+++
 Events further afield
​West Ox Arts Exhibitions 
Vale and Downland Museum
The Beacon, Wantage
Wantage Community website
Swindon Recitals at The Wyvern
Where can we go
Visit Oxford and Oxfordshire
Oxford Fieldpaths walks
Ramblers Assoc Walks 
Earth Trust, Wittenham 
Events at theTrout, Lechlade 
Regular Events
​New Youth Group launched 22nd November - YoCO Faringdon 
Youth Challenge Oxfordshire is starting a new FARINGDON group for young people aged 13-21. It's a great way to meet new people, learn new skills and take part in an exciting, life-changing opportunity.
Join us on 22nd November @ 6pm
Faringdon Football Club, Tucker Park, Park Rd, Faringdon SN7 7BP
to find out about the YoCO programme
Refreshments will be provided
All Welcome
For more information contact info@yoco.online www.yoco.online

Weekly Faringdon Community Larder
Every Tuesday 2:30pm to 4pm
Faringdon Corn Exchange
This community project is a great opportunity to reduce food waste and save money on your weekly shop. Surplus income from subscriptions is used to help young people get qualifications, training and work. See www.sofea.uk.com/young-people/
Town Council working in partnership with SOFEA.
For more information please click on the link
https://www.sofea.uk.com/purpose-projects/community-larder/
Contact Adele Vincent adele@faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk 

Faringdon Saturday Markets
Saturday markets held in the Market Place 10am to 1pm,
Join us at our weekly market to support local stall holders.
Stay in in town for a coffee and support our local businesses.
Please contact liz@faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk to book a stall

Citizens Advice
Drop in Sessions
No appointment needed
Wednesday 10am to 12pm
Town Council Offices
Pump House 5 Market Place SN7 7HL

​Faringdon Food Bank
Faringdon Food Bank works with referral agencies to issue food vouchers to those in need of food.
Open 10am to 12pm Monday and Wednesdays and Fridays 
​Faringdon Town Council Offices
Pump House 5 Market Place SN7 7HL
Call 07548535855 (during opening hours)
Email faringdonfb@gmail.com

One off events

December 
 until 23 December,
A Christmas Cracker ! 
West Ox Arts are delighted to announce that the Autumn and Christmas Arts and Crafts Show - A Christmas Cracker! -  starts on October 15th.
We welcome you to our Bampton Gallery to visit ‘A Christmas Cracker!'  which runs from Saturday 15 October for ten weeks!  
We have had an amazing show of interest with over 26 2D  and 25 3D of our WOA members submitting their fantastic work.
Come prepared for a visual and tactile feast, from glass to jewellery, watercolour to oils, textile wall art to photography, knitted wonders to felting, sculpted creations to wire and wood craftsmanship.
The perfect opportunity to discover your local community of artists and artisans.
With such a wealth of choice there will be plenty of inspiration for your Christmas shopping.
Open from 15 October until 23 December,
Tuesday-Saturday 11.30am-4.30pm
Sunday 2-4pm
Closed Mondays

Thursday 8th December 2022
Anne-Marie Prestidge will talk about her work as a listening volunteer for the Samaritans over an 18 year period.  Her talk will include how and why the organisation was founded in 1953 by Reverend Chad Varah, and how it has evolved into the 24/7 service it is today.  She will also discuss what it takes to become a volunteer, the personal qualities that a potential volunteer should posses,s and the necessary training.   ThIs is a fascinating topic, and will be most informative. 
Corn Exchange 2.30pm
​All members are welcome, but visitors are required to contribute £1.50 towards costs..  Refreshments are available to everyone.
Advance notice  our Christmas lunch in January will be held in the Corn Exchange on Thursday 12th January for members only.  More details to follow..
All attendees are reminded that they must be in good health and up to date with all Covid Vaccinations for all meetings - if in doubt please stay at home.

Weds 7 December
Fisherman's Friends: One and All (12A)
(2022 -Comedy, Drama, Music)
After the highs of performing on the pyramid stage at Glastonbury, the group struggle with their second album. During a divisive tour of South Australia, they will trace their ancestors and embrace a new community, and discover their musical DNA.
Stars: James Purefoy, Sam Swainsbury
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 

Saturday 10th December 2022 
British Heart Foundation Christmas 60s/70s Disco at the Pumphouse Faringdon 7:30pm til 11:00pm.
Music by Al 'Citizen' Cane.
Tickets £5 available from the Acacia Charity Shop by the Corn Exchange

Saturday 10th December
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Faringdon Community Choir with the Brass Follies
7.30pm The Corn Exchange, Faringdon 
A variety of music, both 'of the season' and some not ! A chance to join in a bit of carol singing too!
Tickets £2 (available from Faringdon Information Centre - cash only)
All proceeds to The Pump House Project

Friday 16th December
Top Gun: Maverick (12A)
(2022 - Action, Drama)
After 30 years, Maverick is still pushing the envelope as a top naval aviator, but must confront ghosts of his past when he leads Top Gun's elite graduates on a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those chosen to fly it.
Stars: Tom Cruise, Jennifer Connelly
Film duration: 2 hr 10 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!

December 18th
Faringdon Artistic skating club. Disco
Sunday 18th December. Gala show 1pm All welcome.
07872 955355 for tickets and information

Weds 21 Dec
Minions: The Rise of Gru (U)
(2022 - Animation, Adventure, Comedy)
The untold story of one twelve-year-old's dream to become the world's greatest supervillain
Stars: Steve Carrell (voice)  Pierre Coffin (voice)
Film duration: 1 hour 27 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!

Faringdon & District Royal British Legion.
Monthly Meeting, Faringdon   Bowls Club, Gravel Walk, 7.30 PM,
​All Welcome
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Friday 27 January 2023 - Sunday 29 January 2023
Friday 3 February 2023 - Saturday 4 February 2023
Sleeping Beauty. A pantomime by Ben Crocker
The Elms Primary School (Faringdon Junior School),
The Elms, Gloucester Street, Faringdon SN7 7HZ
Directed by Helen Thrower
Produced by Debbie Lock
Performances start 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm. Doors open 30 minutes earlier. Each performance lasts approximately 2½ hours. Matinées on Saturdays and Sunday.
Tickets: Adult £12. Child (under 16) £6. No concessions. Each adult ticket includes a programme.
Tickets are available from our Online Box Office Box Office - Faringdon Dramatic Society (FDS)