Primary school place – you must apply NOW

If your child was born on or between 1st September 2012 and 31st August 2011, you need to apply for a primary school place now.

You must still apply even if your child already attends a nursery attached to the school.

CLOSING DATE IS 15th JANUARY 2105

To apply online or for further information visit:

www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/admissions

INVITATION TO TENDER FOR CORN EXCHANGE BAR 2014

Calling all young traders!
Have you ever thought of trying your hand at business? Then read on…
On Saturday, 11 October, Faringdon marketplace will play host to the first Young Traders market, from 10am – 1pm. Each young person or persons – individuals are welcome, as are teams of up to 3 – will have a stall measuring approx. 2m by 1m provided free of charge. You don’t need to have any experience of running a stall; all you need is enthusiasm, a good sense of humour (you’ll be selling to members of the public, and – who knows – it might rain!) and a product. Ages 10 to 18, younger if accompanied by parents. In homage to a certain TV programme there will also be prizes for the best idea for different age groups. Please email an expression of interest, the name(s) of those taking part, and a rough idea of what you’ll be selling to faringdon.townteam@gmail.com

A touch of Berners for the Portwell Bench

Press Release

With the financial support from Bloor Homes the Pink Pigeons trust have been helping Faringdon Town Council rejuvenate the Portwell bench in the market place!

The Pink Pigeons selected nationally acclaimed artist, Tim Shutter, to propose designs for the stone bench that help to repair the existing damage to the bench, but also introduce an artistic charm and a celebration of Lord Berners to the stone work itself.

Tim Shutter has proposed two quirky and intriguing designs were voted on by the public of Faringdon, who chose the design representing a deep sea diver.

The bench has been cleaned and the artist has been working in his studio carving the main feature for the bench and will be installed on 17th September.

The sculpture celebrates the famed event when Lord Berners helped Salvidor Dali parade across Faringdon market place dressed as a deep sea diver. The humour of Lord Berners is encapsulated with the inscription ‘Mistrust a man who never has an occasional flash of silliness’ carved into the back rest.

Faringdon Town Team and the Pink Pigeons Trust cordially invite you to the grand opening of the Portwell Bench featuring the ‘Dali Diver’ by artist Tim Shutter on the 27th of September at 12.00 for the grand unveiling at 12.30pm.

There will be entertainment and activities suitable for the whole family, as well as an eccentric dress code for all who truly embrace the spirit of Berners.

We look forward to seeing you there.

RSVP Bethia Thomas, bethiathomas@gmail.com

Please come along and join us welcome this significant work of art to our town!

The Last Night of the Proms was broadcast live on the big screen in Faringdon Corn Exchange. Over £300 was raised for the African Children’s Fund. The event, which was the first of it’s kind using the new cinema equipment, was a big success. Faringdon Town Council hope to make it an annual event and also to use the cinema equipment in a similar way screening other LIVE events.

Saturday 13th September

Screened live in the Corn Exchange on the big screen

Tickets available on the door

£10 to include a welcome drink

Bring your own food and drink in true prom in the park style!

Details call 01367 242191

Proceeds to African Childrens Fund

FARINGDON PARKING STUDY Gary Kay Smith Ltd has been commissioned by the Vale of White Horse District Council and they are working closely with the Faringdon Town Council to undertake a parking study of Faringdon. They will be holding a two day event to enable you to discuss your parking related issues and complete your questionnaire. These will be on Saturday 4 and Tuesday 7 October 2014, between 9:00 am & 5:00 pm at the Market Stall under the Old Town Hall and between 6:00 pm & 8:00 pm at an Exhibition in the Pump House. Please review the leaflet that details the parking related issues that have been identified, and complete the questionnaire by 31 October 2014. Both are available to download and you can complete the questionnaire on-line. A collection box will be available in the Faringdon Community and Tourist Information Office from Monday 29 September to Friday 31 October 2014, for anyone who wishes to leave their questionnaire. Please follow the links at the following websites:   www.faringdon.org www.garykaysmith.co.uk

Faringdon Town Council bid a fond farewell to Mrs. June Rennie on Friday 29th August 2014 after 26 years service. The council paid tribute to June for her hard work and loyal service. June is succeeded by Sally Thurston. Sally has been shadowing June for the past 3 months and has recently gained the Certificate in Local Council Administration.

Faringdon post office will be changed to a new main style branch. This change is part of a major programme of modernisation and investment taking place across the Post Office network. The aim is to create a more modern and convenient retail experience for customers which will include longer opening hours.

The new look Post Office is scheduled to open on Monday 22 September @ 13.00pm.

The branch will be closed for the refurbishment from Wednesday 10 September at 17.30pm until Monday 22 September @ 13.00pm.

Posters will now be displayed in branch so customers are aware of the change and leaflets with more information are also available from the Faringdon branch.