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| 30 Aug 2008 | Sat | 15 minute club Crown Hotel, £2, performers free Full Bands welcome |
| 30 Aug 2008 | Sat | Weekly cycling - Sat 9AM There is a group of us that leaves the Market Square at 9AM every Saturday morning. We aim to do about 20-30 miles at a "comfortable" pace. All comers welcome |
| 31 Aug 2008 | Sun | Wychwood Forest Fair. From 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. Aston Road, Ducklington, off A415 south of Witney. This has become a popular annual event celebrating the diversity and richness of both the natural world and the working and leisure activities of local people. Stalls will include: Local foods, rural arts & crafts, community groups, conservation groups, educational organisations, tourism, recycling, competitions for children and adults, Hatwell's Famous Fun Fair, refreshments, story tellers, morris dancers, The Wychwood Beer Seller and many more. Faringdon Fossickers will be exhibiting in the Conservation Groups area. OGT executive members and volunteers will be there to welcome you. |
| 31 Aug 2008 | Sun | WORLD WAR II WALK Coleshill Estate Office, 2 pm Did you know that Coleshill was home to a war time spy network and that Coleshill had a crucial role to play in World War Two as the headquarters of a top-secret resistance movement? Come and join our warden to find out more war time intelligence and the top secret training of civilian resistance operatives at the Coleshill Estate. The World War II walk will start at 2 pm and leaves from the Estate Yard car park. It will last for approximately 1 ½ hours. There will be a charge of £2 for adults and £1 for accompanied children. Please call 01793 762209 to book your place. Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment. |
| 4 Sept 2008 | Thur | Be a Blood
Donor Corn Exchange Tel: 0845 7711 711 |
| 6 Sept 2008 | Sat | Sponsored dog walk 2.5 km from the Trout Inn, Tadpole Bridge Enq: 01367 241943 denis.pope@oxfordshire.gov.uk In aid of The Lifeboats |
| 6 Sept 2008 | Fargo Country Music Club Corn Exchange, 7.30pm, £5 on the door |
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| 6 Sept 2008 | Sat | Faringdon NCT Nearly New Sale
10am-11.30am The Corn Exchange, Faringdon. Nearly New Baby & Toddlers Clothes, Toys and Equipment for sale. For a Sellers Pack or more information, please email sellerspacknct@yahoo.co.uk |
| 6 Sept 2008 | Sat | Weekly cycling - Sat 9AM There is a group of us that leaves the Market Square at 9AM every Saturday morning. We aim to do about 20-30 miles at a "comfortable" pace. All comers welcome |
| 7 Sept 2008 | Sun | French Market Faringdon Market Square and London St All day |
| 7 Sept 2008 | Sun | Faringdon Folly
Tower OPEN 11.00am till 5.00pm Adults £1, Children 11-16 20p, Children under 11 free |
| 11 Sept 2008 | Thur | "The Royal Art Collection" a
fascinating glimpse by Linda Collins, the well respected NADFAS lecturer.
2.15pm for 2.30pm in Faringdon Corn Exchange. Newsletter available to collect. New Members are very welcome. Further information from Anthony Burdall (Chairman) 01367 240713 U3A The University of The Third Age Faringdon & District www.FaringdonU3A.org.uk |
| 12 ,13,14 Sept 2008 | Fri Sat Sun |
Faringdon Art Society 44th annual art
exhibition. Faringdon Corn Exchange.10 - 6 Friday & Saturday, 10 -3 Sunday |
| 13 Sept 2008 | Sat | Highworth Tri a Tri training day (see
21/9/08) Training morning for those concerned about the transition between each discipline and the rules for competitive lane swimming. We will also take entrants around the cycle course and answer any other queries Contact Jayne on (01793) 766 913 or jayne.morris@stfc.ac.uk |
| 14 Sept 2008 | Sun | Little Coxwell village
fete 1300-1700, free entrance Dog Show, refreshments Stalls include cakes, preserves, jewellery, gifts, bric a brac, books, puzzles, toys, pony rides, games In aid of Little Coxwell village hall fund amd St Mary's Church |
| 14 Sept 2008 | Sun | Coleshill Mill Open Day
Coleshill Estate Office, 2 - 5 pm Step back in time and visit a working mill on our beautiful rural Estate at Coleshill. Come and see flour being milled by a fully restored, water-powered grain mill which will be open to the public on Sunday 14 September from 2 pm. The mill and machinery which you will be able to see are largely unchanged from the early years of the twentieth century, although the mill has a much longer history than that. There is a short walk down to the mill from the car park at the Estate yard. Please note that there is deep water and working machinery so all children should be accompanied by an adult. No dogs please except assistance dogs. There will be an entrance charge for adults of £2 and £1 for children. No booking is required. Coleshill is on the B4019 between Highworth and Faringdon. National trust |
| 16 Sept 2008 | Wessex Male Choir open
rehearsal Winners of the Cheltenham Festival Gold Cup Junior School, 7.15pm Free performance and rehearsal www.wessexmalechoir.co.uk |
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| 20 Sept 2008 | Sat | Jake Shillingford at the Crown.
The Crown, Tickets £5 Jake Shillingford, most commonly known for his orchestral britpop band My Life Story, working with Oasis and Pulp amongst others, and a former NME award winner stops off in Faringdon with solo show during his national tour. Get a flavour from www.myspace.com/jakeshillingford More information from Hamish 07879 418969or fbpromotions@tiscali.co.uk The Faringdon Rock Club with FB Promotions |
| 21 Sept 2008 | Sun | Car Boot Sale to raise funds for All
Saints Church, Pusey 8am - 12.30pm. Pitches £5, set up from 7.30am. Buyers 8am - 12.30pm 25p per adult, children under 12 free. Refreshments available. No need to pre book Enq: 01367 870514 |
| 21 Sept 2008 | Sun | TRY - A - TRI The Rec Leisure Centre, Highworth, 8am - 1pm Celebrating the opening of the new pool at Highworth's sports centre, its 40th anniversary and being held on the weekend of the 10th anniversary of the Highworth Festival we are hoping for a bumper turn out. The Highworth Tri calls for a 400m swim, 20km cycle and a 5km run. With 7 weeks to go, there's plenty of time to get in a bit of training …Start time for the first entrants will be at 8am! The entry costs £25 for non-BTA members and this includes insurance for the event or £20 for BTA members. Entry forms and other useful information can be retrieved at www.highworthtriathlon.com or pick one up from The REC or contact Jayne on (01793) 766 913 or jayne.morris@stfc.ac.uk |
| 26 Sept 2008 | Fri | Cakes and Crystals Jewellery
Workshop Wicklesham Lodge Farm, Time: 10:00 - 13:00 Cost: £35 Enjoy a morning of sparkly beads, sumptuous cakes and glittering conversation. Make a necklace, bracelet and earrings to take home. Tel: 01367 242900 Email: info@findinnerspace.com |
| 27 Sept 2008 | Sat | 15 minute club Crown Hotel, £2, performers free Full Bands welcome |
| 27 Sept 2008 | Sat | Reflexology Workshop 3 Ram Court, Wicklesham Lodge Farm, SN77PN Tel: 01367 242900 |
| 4 Oct 2008 | Sat | Fargo Country Music Club Corn Exchange, 7.30pm, £5 on the door |
| 5 Oct 2008 | Sun | Faringdon Folly Tower OPEN 11.00am till 5.00pm Adults £1, Children 11-16 20p, Children under 11 free |
| 11 Oct 2008 | Sat | Intermediate Beaded Jewellery
workshop 3 Ram Court, Wicklesham Lodge Farm, SN77PN Tel: 01367 242900 |
| 12 Oct 2008 | Sun | Coleshill Mill Open Day
Coleshill Estate Office, 2 - 5 pm Step back in time and visit a working mill on our beautiful rural Estate at Coleshill. Come and see flour being milled by a fully restored, water-powered grain mill which will be open to the public on Sunday 12 October from 2 pm. The mill and machinery which you will be able to see are largely unchanged from the early years of the twentieth century, although the mill has a much longer history than that. There is a short walk down to the mill from the car park at the Estate yard. Please note that there is deep water and working machinery so all children should be accompanied by an adult. No dogs please except assistance dogs. There will be an entrance charge for adults of £2 and £1 for children. No booking is required. Coleshill is on the B4019 between Highworth and Faringdon. National trust |
| 18 Oct 2008 | Sat | Apple Day Coleshill Estate Office, 12 - 4 pm Celebrate the English apple at a special tasting and juicing day taking place at the Coleshill Estate. The day promises fun for all the family with different apple themed activities. Come and taste different varieties of apples. If you bring along your own apples and bottles, you will be able to juice the apples and take the juice away. There will be a charge of £2 for adults and £1 for accompanied children (aged 7+). No booking required. National Trust |
| 18 Oct 2008 | Sat | Seed Gathering Day & Guided
Walk Coleshill Estate Office, 2 pm - 4 pm Come and join the Coleshill Estate warden in a national celebration of all things tree related. At this time of year, trees of all kinds are shedding their seeds and the autumn leaves are turning. Come and join us in a guided walk to look at our local trees in a different way and to gather seed for planting out. This event will take place outdoors, so please dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. Meet at the Estate Office, Coleshill. There will be a charge of £2 for adults and £1 for accompanied children (aged 7+). Please telephone the Estate Office to book your place - booking is essential to avoid disappointment. Tel. 01793 762209 |
| 20 Oct 2008 | Mon | Faringdon Association of
Residents Old Town Hall 7.30pm Topics include: New developments, Faringdon in general, Achievements in Faringdon Projects, etc. Come and have your say. |
| 24 Oct 2008 | Fri | Murder Mystery dinner- 'Too much at
Stake' Sudbury House Hotel, £45 pp For details contact Anne Corley on 01367 245345 www.sudburyhouse.co.uk |
| 25 Oct 2008 | Sat | 15 minute club Crown Hotel, £2, performers free Full Bands welcome |
| 1 Nov 2008 | Sat | Aromatherapy Workshop 3 Ram Court, Wicklesham Lodge Farm, SN77PN Tel: 01367 242900 |
| 2 Nov 2008 | Sat | Fargo Country Music Club Corn Exchange, 7.30pm, £5 on the door |
| 29 Nov 2008 | Sat | Festive Faringdon |
| 29 Nov 2008 | Sat | 15 minute club Crown Hotel, £2, performers free Full Bands welcome |
| 29 Nov 2008 | Sat | Jumble Sale Corn Exchange In aid of Parkinsons and Riding for the disabled |
| 29 Nov 2008 | Sat | Tommy Hale and The Snakes.
Junior School.Tickets only £5 Faringdon Rock Club is pleased to host Hailing form Dallas Tommy is stopping off with his mates The Snakes to entertain in Faringdon at The Junior School. Often liken to Neil Young meets Steve Earle meets The Rolling Stones Exile on Main street era its a show not to be missed Support TBA but at least 2 bands More information from Hamish 07879 418969or fbpromotions@tiscali.co.uk The Faringdon Rock Club with FB Promotions |
| 29 Nov 2008 | Sat | Xmas Floral workshop 3 Ram Court, Wicklesham Lodge Farm, SN77PN Tel: 01367 242900 |
| 6 Dec 2008 | Sat | Fargo Country Music Club Corn Exchange, 7.30pm, £5 on the door |
| 6 Dec 2008 | Sat | Chamber of Commerce Black Tie Christmas
Ball Sudbury House Hotel, 7pm There will be a drinks reception, followed by a really good buffet supper and dancing to Life & Soul. Tickets will be £50 per person and proceeds will go to local charities. Contact Nick Elwell, Tel: 08456 580 510 |
| 6 Dec 2008 | Sat | Xmas Floral workshop 3 Ram Court, Wicklesham Lodge Farm, SN77PN Tel: 01367 242900 |
| 27 Dec 2008 | Sat | 15 minute club Crown Hotel, £2, performers free Full Bands welcome |
| 5 April 2009 | Sat | French Market Faringdon Market Sq and London St |
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