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  [email protected]
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  [email protected]
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 ([email protected]), and the contact name there is Emma Turner.

Open House every Wednesday morning 10.30 – 11.30

Drop in to the Reading Room for coffee and conversation, news and views.

Everyone welcome, walkers, talkers and listeners.

Friday 26th May - Lion (PG)
(2016 - Biography, Drama)
 
Five year old Saroo gets lost on a train which takes him thousands of miles across India, away from home and family. Saroo must learn to survive alone in Calcutta, before ultimately being adopted by an Australian couple. Twenty-five years later, armed with only a handful of memories, his unwavering determination, and a revolutionary technology known as Google Earth, he sets out to find his lost family and finally return to his first home.
 
Director: Garth Davis
Writers: Saroo Brierley (adapted from the book "A Long Way Home") Luke Davies (screenplay)
Stars: Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman, Rooney Mara
 
Doors open 7.00pm, film starts 7.30pm
At Faringdon Corn Exchange, Gloucester St, Faringdon SN7 7JA
Film duration: 2 hours 15 min (including interval)
 
After our fantastically busy screening of 'A United Kingdom' in April, we would greatly appreciate it if tickets could be bought in advance from:

Faringdon Info Centre, Pump House, 5 Market Place, Faringdon or pay by phone 01367 242191.

This helps get everyone seated quickly and smoothly (plus you are guaranteed a seat!) Please also be aware that seats are not allocated so arrive in plenty of time.

May 6/7 & 13/14 - Artweeks in Oxfordshire and in the village
MAY 8th - Karen Spence from Faringdon Art Society
MAY 14th - Stonevale Concert 4pm
July 16th Sunday - Village fete