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Notice of Closure of Play Areas in Tuckers Park and Oakwood Park – Faringdon
Due to the recent government guidelines regarding COVID-19, Faringdon Town Council has taken the decision to close the play areas in Tuckers Park and Oakwood Park until further notice. Please note that the open spaces will remain open to allow daily exercises as advised by the Government. We thank you for understanding and helping us…
OCC Library Network Closure- Faringdon
Following a leadership team review of our library network this morning given the latest government announcements yesterday evening, the decision has been made to close the network of libraries within the County to the general public. This will come into effect from 1300 hrs onwards today. The decision has been taken in line with the…
Useful links
Coronavirus (COVID-19): latest information and advice Vale of White Horse general update- COVID-19 Vale of White Horse-Waste Service update
ROYAL MAIL – COVID19
At Royal Mail, we are actively monitoring the rapidly evolving Coronavirus situation. The postal service is a key part of the UK’s infrastructure. The delivery of parcels and letters is a key way of keeping the country together and helping many people who may not have the option to leave their homes. We will continue…
Town Council Venues – COVID 19
Following recent Government advice, we regret to announce that all Faringdon Town Council venues will close to the public with immediate effect. (The only exception to this will be for blood donation sessions organised by the National Health Service Blood and Transplant team.) This will be reviewed on 30th April 2020 and weekly, on Thursdays ,…
Council Office – COVID – 19
Unfortunately, following government advice to avoid unnecessary contact, we have closed our office to the public. Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] If you need to speak to someone you can call the following: Town Clerk 07711 424484 Deputy Town Clerk 07809 458935 Venues Caretaker 07759 169326 Citizens Advice Face to face sessions have been cancelled. If…
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information
The following websites are very useful sources of information, which have been put together by government for the general public: Public Health England website – updated daily : www.gov.uk/coronavirus Public Health England have guidance on the symptoms of COVID-19 and what to do on their website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance/stay-at-home-guidance-for-people-with-confirmed-or-possible-coronavirus-covid-19-infection NHS 111 Coronavirus service has an online questionnaire…
Faringdon Community Bus – News
Service amendment during the Covid 19 Pandemic Please note that from Monday 23rd March the service will only run on Tuesday‘s and Friday’s from 9.00 AM in the Market Square until 11.00 AM with a final service at 11.15 am to deliver home anyone who is still in the Market Square . The routes will be…
Daily Home Exercise – Helping wellbeing in times of isolation
Exercise is crucial to good health, so whilst you are isolating yourselves at home, use the opportunity to develop a daily exercise routine. Doctors from the Great Western Hospital developed 3 simple exercise regimes and they are sharing these now as a starting point for your home exercises. There is something for everyone. Level 1…