Faringdon Town Council offices and Information Centre are closed due to Government restrictions, but the Food Bank is still operating. To help stopping the spread we kindly ask people to adhere to few rules : Please sanitise your hands, ring bell and wait away from the door. Please wear a mask and be mindful of…
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Temporary FCB timetable
From the 9th of November FCB will operate a two day a week service on Tuesday and Friday. As the schools are still open FCB will start the service from 8.23 and finish at 11.15 with a service that will take passengers home from the Market Place. This reduced service will run until the 2nd…
Oxfordshire must play its part to control the virus and save lives
Help will be available to those who needs it this winter as the Oxfordshire community comes together to do its bit to control the virus and save lives. That’s the message from local leaders who are urging residents and businesses to carefully follow the new lockdown guidelines from the government this week. It’s…
Covid-19 support for individuals and families
In recent days there has been a lot of focus on councils and how they are assisting with supporting those financially impacted by Covid-19 particularly over the half term school holidays. From the start of the pandemic, we have had a team working to support the most vulnerable in our communities. The Community Hub continues…
COVID-19 high alert level (tier 2)
From 31 October Oxford will be a COVID-19 high alert level area with new restrictions. Meeting family and friends Childcare Educational settings Travel House moves and home maintenance Weddings, civil partnerships and funerals Gyms, swimming pools and exercise classes Restaurants, cafés and pubs Business and continuing to work Shielding and protecting those most vulnerable Duration…
Remembrance Day 2020
Sadly, we are not able to hold the Remembrance Sunday parade, service and wreath laying ceremony this year, and we ask you NOT to come to the War Memorial on Remembrance Sunday morning. The church service will be accessible online. The Royal British Legion has suggested that people stand on their doorsteps to hold the…
Remembrance
Remembrance has been a major topic this year. I was born in March 1945, so every major anniversary of the end of WWII coincides with a significant birthday. For my 60th I represented the town at a Peace Festival in our twin town in Normandy where, together with the mayors of Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe and its…
Supermarket Vouchers are available for residents struggling to afford food and essential provisions
Thanks to some funding from central government we’ve been able to purchase supermarket vouchers to give to those who are struggling financially as a result of COVID-19. If you come across someone or a family that is struggling to afford food or other essential supplies, please put them in touch with Citizens Advice or…
Oxfordshire residents asked to cut scary amount of food waste this Halloween
Residents are being asked to look at original ways to make the most of their food waste this Halloween with a number of new ideas for seasonal recipes. Halloween and pumpkin consumption can be to blame for a big spike in the amount of household food waste. This means that October and November have the…
Fireworks safety in Oxfordshire on 5th November
As Bonfire Night approaches, Oxfordshire County Council is reminding residents that the safest way to celebrate is to attend a professionally organised public event that is confirmed as COVID-19 safety compliant, following local and national guidance. However, as it will not be practical for everyone to attend organised public events, particularly this year, Oxfordshire County…