Rotary Club Faringdon and District

2025 Dragon's Den
2025-06-12 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London)
We are committed to positive change and sustainable development within the community and every year we allocate grants to endeavours that address pressing local needs, nurture long-term sustainability, and ultimately enrich the lives of residents. This is the final where local organisations present their requests for funding to the judges. It is all with great spirit and good humour. The event is invitation only.

The Great Buscot Charity Run
2025-06-22 08:30 - 13:30 | Buscot Park
The Great Buscot Charity Run is taking place again this year on Sunday the 22 June 2025 by kind permission of Lord Faringdon. We have 5k and 10k courses prepared for you to enter. To find out more click HERE.

Rotary Social Evening (with Partners)
2025-06-25 18:30 - 21:30 | Blue Boar, Longworth, Tuck's Lane, Longworth, OX13 5ET, United Kingdom
Wednesday 25th June at the Blue Boar in Longworth.
The proposal is for those that would like to take an evening stroll from Longworth down to the Thames and back before dinner meet at around 6.30pm at the Blue Boar.
For those that would like to just have dinner assume 7.30pm for 8pm
The evening will conclude with Handover from Karen to Mohinder.
Menu details, with prices and firm timings will be sent out in the next few days
I will collate your choices, which I would like to receive by Friday 20th June.
Organised by Clive

Rotary Club Assembly
2025-07-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Old Town Hall, Market Place, Faringdon, SN7 7HU
Business Meeting – The Club Assembly members set goals, plan activities, and align on priorities etc

Folly Fest - Faringdon
2025-07-11 15:30 - 17:00 | Faringdon Town Centre, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Folly Fest: Rota Kids will be playing games and crafts

Pizza Fun at Truckfest
2025-07-24 08:00 - 2025-07-27 17:00 | Truck Fest, Featherbed Lane, Milton Hill
Rotary Club Faringdon and district will once again be manning the pizza store at Truckfest. Hundreds of pizzas will be served throughout the festival, each one doing good by not only quashing hunger but also making a small contribution to the charitable cause is supported by Rotary Club Faringdon and district.
Members and friends will be helping at the stall.
Roddy at Truck Fest 2018

Curry Night
2025-07-30 19:30 - 21:30 | Viceroy Tandoory, 19 London St, Faringdon, SN7 7AG, United Kingdom
A social night out with Rotary club, Faringdon and district. Enjoy delicious, curry and good company at the Viceroy Tandoori restaurant. Guests welcome to join us!

? Rotary Farm Walk & Talk with Becci Berry at Brimstone Farm ?
2025-08-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Brimstone Farm, Coleshill, Wiltshire, SN6 7PU
? Rotary Farm Walk & Talk with Becci Berry at Brimstone Farm ?
? Date: Wednesday, 27th August 2025
? Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
? Location: Brimstone Farm, Coleshill, Wiltshire, SN6 7PU

FireWorks - Project Kick off meeting
2025-09-01 19:30 - 21:00 | The Old Crown Coaching Inn, 25 Market Place, Faringdon, SN7 7HU, United Kingdom

Club Meeting - Business
2025-09-10 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-10-08 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-11-12 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-12-10 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-01-14 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-02-11 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-03-11 19:30 - 21:00 | The Old Crown Coaching Inn, 25 Market Place, Faringdon, SN7 7HU, United Kingdom
Rotary Club of Faringdon and District meets once a month in a relaxed and friendly setting to discuss fundraising activities and other club matters. These informal gatherings are a chance to share ideas, plan upcoming events, and enjoy good company.
It’s all about making a difference while having a great time with fellow members and guests. Curious about what Rotary in Faringdon is up to?
Come along – guests are always welcome, and your first drink is on us!

Speaker Event: AI and Charities - Friend or Foe?
2025-09-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Old Town Hall, Market Place, Faringdon, SN7 7HU
This lecture is given by Christian Noll who retired after 37 years in senior leadership positions with IBM, both in the UK and abroad. Christian has given numerous lectures on artificial intelligence, especially to the charitable sector and this should be an entertaining evening with live demonstrations of the good, the bad and the ugly in relation to artificial intelligence.

The FFF&B Ploughing match
2025-09-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Burford
Car Park Marshalling

Council Meeting
2025-10-15 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom

World Polio Day Dinner at The Snooty Mehmaan
2025-10-22 | The Snooty Mehmaan, Littleworth, SN7 8PW
Spectacular dinner for Rotarians and guests in honour of the world polio day. The dinner is kindly sponsored by a number of organisations and is a fundraising event to help eradicate polio completely.
You can reserve a place HERE

2025 Faringdon Fireworks
2025-11-01 18:30 - 21:00 | Grounds of Faringdon House
The spectacular annual fireworks display in the grounds of Farringdon house by kind permission of Lord Farrington.

Rotary Scholars
2025-11-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Old Town Hall, Market Place, Faringdon, SN7 7HU
Rotary Scholars share insights from their academic, professional, and personal journeys

Faringdon Lights On
2025-11-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Faringdon Town Centre, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Switching on the Christmas lights in the centre of van den is one of the highlights of the year and signals the start of the Christmas period.

Thomas and Santa on tour
2025-12-01 18:30 - 20:30
A wonderful part of the build up to Christmas is when Thomas the Tank Engine driven by Santa visit your street. From the 1st of December through to the 18th of December, the Rotary Club Faringdon and District Thomas the Tank Engine will be touring Faringdon and the villages. More details of the schedule will be published nearer the time.

Rotary Christmas Meal
2025-12-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Market Tavern Bampton
A festive evening of celebration, friendship, and laughter as we come together to reflect on the year and enjoy the spirit of the season.

Christmas Tree Recycling
2026-01-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Faringdon Town Centre, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Once again, Rotary club found an Andy Street will be recycling Christmas trees in Faringdon market Square, as well as some of the surrounding villages. More details we publish nearer the time on our website: rcfd.club

Brunel to the Eden Project
2026-01-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Old Town Hall, Market Place, Faringdon, SN7 7HU
Bjorn Watson explores the evolution of engineering and architecture through landmark projects, using the Eden Project to showcase his structural engineering expertise and innovative design.

Council Meeting
2026-02-18 19:30 - 20:00

A Life in Focus: My Journey Through the Lens: Al Cane
2026-02-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Old Town Hall, Market Place, Faringdon, SN7 7HU
Al Cane reflects on a life shaped by photography, sharing his personal journey and the powerful stories captured through his lens in A Life in Focus: My Journey Through the Lens.
