Dear Friends,

The project to develop a wild-flower garden of remembrance in our churchyard extension has now matured to the point that I will be dedicating the garden at a service this Sunday May 28th at 6 pm. The service will begin in church with some hymns, prayers and readings, and we will then go into the churchyard for the act of dedication. After the service we will have a wine and nibbles reception in the Reading Room, which will give us the opportunity to thank Dr. Ian Burn for his generosity in funding most of the project.

You are warmly invited.
With best wishes,
David

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We have a date and a poster and lots of willing helpers!

We are still in need of some volunteers to run games stalls of their own choosing …… it could be a sand treasure hunt, a bean bag throwing thing, a human fruit machine (your guess is as good as mine to how this works!). If you or your children can think of something fun to do we would love to hear from you. 

Also could anyone help us with the parking, as in directing people where to park their cars?

Please email the newsletter.

​And SAVE THE DATE for an afternoon of FUN!

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Pam Smith once again organised the Café Coxwell in the Reading Room and sends her huge thanks to all her helpers and all those who donated foods and baking.

Thank you too for Jane and Sylvia who ran the plant stall.

The Café and the plants have made a record amount of money for St Giles church, the Reading Room, the Park and the Village Community Fund.

Also we would like to thank Pam Shanks for organising the Children’s art table up at the Great Barn. It was really appreciated by all the children who had a go.

THANK YOU ALL!

A PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM PAM
Thank you to all of you who contributed by helping in the café , gave food or gave donations for food. We had our best ever Takings all of which is spent on funding projects with in our very special village.
Pam

For an update on concerts and an event to be held at the Buscot Park Theatre, see the Concerts page.

Faringdon Regent Cinema is pleased to announce it will be showing the following films in June 2017:

Jackie (15) - Weds 7th June
(2016 - Biography, Drama, History)
 
Following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy fights through grief and trauma to regain her faith, console her children and define her husband's historic legacy.

Director: Pablo Larrain
Writer: Noah Oppenheim
Stars: Natalie Portman, Peter Sarsgaard, Greta Gerwig, John Hurt
 
Matinee Club @ The Regent Cinema, The Corn Exchange, Faringdon. Doors open 12.30pm, film starts at 1pm. £4 Single Entry. £24 Annual Membership (min. 12 films). Free tea/coffee.

For more info/ tickets contact Faringdon Info Centre
Tel      01367 242191,
Email  regentcinema@faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk
Web    www.faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk/regent-cinema
 
La La Land (12A) - Friday 30th June
2016 - Comedy, Drama, Music)

La La Land tells the story about an aspiring actress and a dedicated jazz musician who are struggling to make ends meet in a city known for crushing hopes and breaking hearts. Set in modern day Los Angeles, this original musical about everyday life explores the joy and pain of pursuing your dreams.

Director: Damien Chazelle
Writer: Damien Chazelle
Stars: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Rosemary DeWitt

Blockbuster Nights @ The Regent Cinema, The Corn Exchange, Faringdon. Doors open 7pm, film starts at 7.30pm. £4 Adults £3 Under 18s £10 Family ticket.

For more info/ tickets contact Faringdon Info Centre
Tel      01367 242191,
Email  regentcinema@faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk
Web    www.faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk/regent-cinema

Peter Sharpe on “The Gulf War” at the United Church in Faringdon at 2.30pm. Peter Sharpe was the principal grade 2 logistics planning officer for the British Army who developed the strategic administrative instruction for the ground war with the planning team at High Wycombe.

The talk will be held at the different site of the United Church due to the poll for the General Election being carried out in the Corn Exchange.

Refreshments will be available after the talk. All members are welcome but visitors will have to contribute £1.50.

Further information can be found on www.faringdondistrictu3a.wordpress.com or by speaking to the chairman on 01367 241 241.

Thefts from Vehicles - Beauty spot car parks

Click the link below for full information:

www.thamesvalleyalert.co.uk/da/178286/Thefts_from_Vehicles__-_Beauty_spot_car_parks.html

May 13th and 14th - Artweeks in the village.
Sunday July 16th - Village fete - more info to follow.

Artweeks Concert
Sadly one of the musicians has an injury and the concert has had to be cancelled.

Artweeks Open Studios
Artweeks open studios continues this weekend with beautiful things to see and delicious coffees, lunches and teas in the Reading Room. Open 11am-5pm.

If you see any violation of the developers conditions on developing on the site please update the Enforcement Team when you can (planning.enforcement@southandvale.gov.uk), and the contact name there is Emma Turner.