Dear friends and colleagues, We are excited to announce that from April 2021, we will be trading as Vale Community Impact, or, VCI. The change in name better reflects our core remit that we are “In the Vale for the Vale”, offering many more services than Independent Advice from a Centre in Wantage! We…
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Teams Technical Issues
Faringdon Town Council have been informed that members of the public were unable to join the online meeting of the planning and highways committee last night (28th April). We are extremely sorry for the inconvenience. We have had technical issues with MS Teams this week and will be investigating this further. Please join us for…
Weekly Saturday Market from 17th April
We are happy to inform you that more stalls are coming back to Faringdon, in the Market Place this Saturday 17th of April as lockdown restrictions are being gradually lifted. The Saturday market will be held weekly. Join us this Saturday for a fabulous selection of fresh, local food, including veg, fruit, bread, coffee, accessories and…
Community Bus Timetable- update
Community bus timetable will recommence the full pre-COVID timetable with effect from Tuesday 4th May 2021 Please visit Faringdon Community Bus website for more information
Re-opening of our libraries
We are delighted to bring you the following important service updates: • 30 libraries to reopen for public access and browsing from 12 April• A further 9 libraries to reopen from 19 April• All library loans due for return/renewal by 10 May Libraries will reopen on limited opening hours temporarily, and safety measures will remain…
White Horse Rotary Balloon race
The White Horse Rotary Group is organising a virtual balloon race to raise money for Oxfordshire Mind and the Thames Valley Air Ambulance. Balloons are £3 each and the race will run across the Easter weekend. It is a great activities for all ages and you can even design a Easter themed balloon. To purchase…
Census 2021- Have you got your census letter?
Census day is almost here – stand up and be counted Households across Oxfordshire are being asked to take part in Census 2021, a national survey that takes place once every ten years. Census day is on March 21, and households have started receiving letters with online codes explaining how they can complete their forms….
Early years worker wanted- The Place
Maternity cover The Place is looking for an early years worker for a maternity cover in 2021 -2022. If successful you will be part of an enthusiastic team, supporting local families in Faringdon. If you wish to know more please contact Carole on 07973678837 or email: [email protected]
Leisure facilities in your area: feedback
Over the next few months Vale of White Horse District Council will be looking at how some money that’s coming in from new housing developments can be used to help provide leisure facilities for local residents. The funding (Section 106 and Community Infrastructure Levy) could be used to enhance existing facilities or build new ones to…
Learning Hub in Faringdon
Faringdon Town Council is working with Oxfordshire Adult Learning (Abingdon and Witney College) to build a Adult Learning Hub in Faringdon. We will providing a free six week online Knowing Me course aimed to develop self confidence and self-esteem. Please email [email protected] if you wish to take part or for more information.