Rotary Club Faringdon and District

Club Meeting - Business
2025-12-10 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-11-12 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-10-08 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-09-10 19:30 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | 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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Council Meeting
2025-10-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom

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

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.

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

? 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

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!

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

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

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

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

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.

2025 Dragon's Den
2025-06-12 19:00 - 21:00
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.

Club Meeting - November (2)
2024-11-27 19:00 - 20:30 | The Old Crown Coaching Inn, 25 Market Place, Faringdon, SN7 7HU, United Kingdom
Meeting to discuss recent successes and plan upcoming events and activities.
Visitors are always welcome. Please get in touch with us using the contact us page.

Eradicate Polio Dinner
2024-11-20 19:00 - 22:00 | The Snooty Mehmaan, Littleworth, SN7 8PW
Our club members are delighted to invite you to join us at our annual dinner to raise awareness of and some funds for Rotary International’s campaign to eradicate polio.
An Evening to Remember:
Join us on Wednesday 20th November, 7pm, at the Snooty Mehmaan. We’re rolling out our annual Polio Dinner, and at a modest £25 a ticket (same fantastic rate as last year!), anticipate an evening filled with warmth, flavour and fun!
Cuisine to Cater to All:
Hesitant about Indian spices or unacquainted with Indian dishes? The Snooty Mehmaan excels in pleasing every palate. Whether it’s a rich Indian curry that intrigues you or you’re leaning towards a traditional English main course (you must let us know when you purchase your ticket), we’ve got you covered!
More than Just a Meal:
While our spread promises to be delicious, the evening holds greater significance. Get updates on Rotary’s contributions to polio eradication and hear about the recent campaigns in conflict areas.
A Thank You:
We also look forward to saying thank you to some of the many volunteers who help with our club activities, whether the fun run, cooking and serving pizzas, with Thomas and Santa, or at the fireworks night. Help us celebrate our amazing friends and community partners.
Dress with a Dash of Purpose:
There’s no strict dress code, but a hint of purple would be lovely. This isn’t just about style; it’s a nod to our fight against polio. In several countries, a purple-tinted finger marks a child’s vaccination against this disease.
Engaging Extras:
Feel lucky? Engage in our raffle! Plus, our cash bar is set to quench all thirsts.
Making a Difference:
Can’t make it? Fear not. Your contributions still hold immense value. And here’s a nugget to warm your heart: every donation is tripled, all thanks to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation that matches all Rotary fundraising two-for-one.
Let’s make this night about more than just dining. It’s about unity, purpose, and tangible change. We look forward to many club members and friends joining us for a splendid evening.
Purchase tickets on this site.

Club Meeting - November (1)
2024-11-13 19:00 - 20:30 | The Old Crown Coaching Inn, 25 Market Place, Faringdon, SN7 7HU, United Kingdom

Faringdon Fireworks
2024-11-02 18:00 - 21:00
Rotary Club Faringdon and District in partnership with Faringdon Rugby Club will be hosting the annual charity fireworks once again on Saturday 2nd November 2024 at Faringdon House. Gates will open at 6pm and the display will start at 7pm. Live music by Dirty Deeds. This charity event is supported by Faringdon Rugby Club and sponsored by Perry Bishop – Estate Agent
Online – until 1 November 2024 11:30pm:
Adult £12 – Child £9 – Family £33
At the Gate – on day of fireworks:
Adult £14 – Child £11 – Family £38
A child ticket is for age 5 to 17 – under 5s are free.
A family ticket is for 2 adults and 2 children
Book Tickets
We hope you will be joining in the fun this year and in doing so you will help us raise valuable funds for local charities. Traffic Road Signs will direct you from the A417 and the A420. Car Parking is available on site, although many people use the town’s car parks and walk the few hundred yards to the site. Please note: you are not allowed to bring your own fireworks.
We are indebted to Faringdon House Estate for allowing us the use of their land and ask everyone to respect this by placing your litter in the bins provided.
We look forward to seeing you on the day,
Rotary Club Faringdon

Club Meting - October (2)
2024-10-23 19:00 - 20:30 | The Old Crown Coaching Inn, 25 Market Place, Faringdon, SN7 7HU, United Kingdom

Club Meeting - October (1)
2024-10-09 19:00 - 20:30 | The Old Crown Coaching Inn, 25 Market Place, Faringdon, SN7 7HU, United Kingdom

FFF&B Ploughing Match & Country Show
2024-09-28
A few of us will be there to help with the parking…..

Club Meeting - September (2)
2024-09-25 19:00 - 20:30 | The Old Crown Coaching Inn, 25 Market Place, Faringdon, SN7 7HU, United Kingdom

Club Meeting - September (1)
2024-09-11 19:00 - 20:30 | The Old Crown Coaching Inn, 25 Market Place, Faringdon, SN7 7HU, United Kingdom
