Due to rising Covid case numbers, and in discussion with the church and the British Legion, it has been decided that the usual full service and parade are not possible. There will be a much smaller parade with standard bearers, escorts and wreath layers The parade will walk from the Corn Exchange straight to the…
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Faringdon Lights Switch On
A smaller event than usual this year with a focus on local businesses and community groups. Join us on the 27th of November. Santa’s Grotto in The Place from 2:30pm, children’s craft sessions in the Corn Exchange, music in the Market Place from 4pm and light Switch on at 5pm.Any local businesses or groups that…
Staff wanted for New Faringdon Youth Club
The sessions will run for 2 hours on a Monday evening at Faringdon Town Football Club from 6pm to 8pm and we are looking at a target age range of School Years 6, 7 and 8 (Ages 10 to 13) and facilitated by Oxfordshire Play Association (OPA) OPA are looking for 2 staff to work…
Tidy Team
Our Tidy Team have been busy again, this time in the Hobble. Do you know of any area in Faringdon that is in need of a tidy? The Tidy Team can weed, cut back undergrowth and pick up litter on paths and in alleyways around the town. Please send you requests to [email protected] .gov.uk
Faringdon Town Council Grants – next deadline 22nd September
Faringdon Town Council officer three community grant schemes The deadline for this round of applications is 22nd September for consideration on 27th September. Applications for CIL funding are also open
Faringdon Community Larder
Helping the community access surplus food. Faringdon Town Council would like to start a Community Larder in the heart of the town. We are looking for volunteers to help with this community-driven project. Are you passionate about the community? Do you want to help the environment and reduce food waste?Can you spare between 1 and…
Get involved with the Thames river clean up
Residents and community groups across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse are being encouraged to come together in their local communities to help clean up their stretch of the River Thames. On Sunday 26 September, The River Thames Clean Up will take place across the Thames Valley area and beyond with the aim…
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 Community Champions Course. Please email [email protected] if you wish to take part or for more information.