Club Meeting - Business
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, 2026-05-13 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-10 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!

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

Council Meeting
2026-01-21 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-18 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom

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.

Rotary Open Evening
2026-03-19 19:00 - 21:00
See What Rotary Can Do: Be Part of It!
Join us for an exciting Opening Evening where we’ll be celebrating and showcasing the incredible work being carried out by our local Rotary team. It’s a fantastic opportunity to learn more, connect with the community, and see how you can get involved. The date will be confirmed soon, but it’s planned for mid-March – we’d love to see you there!

Speaker Evening - Lowland Search and Rescue presented by Ian Cambell
2026-03-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Old Town Hall, Market Place, Faringdon, SN7 7HU
Ian Campbell will be giving a presentation on the work of Oxfordshire Lowland Search and Rescue, a volunteer organisation that supports the police in searching for missing and vulnerable people in both rural and urban areas. Part of the national Lowland Rescue network, the team is on call 24 hours a day and trained in specialist search techniques, first aid, and search management. Ian will explain how searches are organised, the challenges volunteers face, and the important role they play in helping to save lives. Visitors are very welcome to attend this meeting of the Rotary Club of Faringdon and District and join us for what promises to be a fascinating evening.

Car Park Marshalling
2026-04-06 10:00 - 14:30 | Lockinge Point to Point Course
The Point-to-Point, held in the rolling downland above Lockinge, is a highlight of the spring racing calendar and draws racegoers from across the region. Quite some effort goes on the scenes, and the contribution of the Rotary Club was greatly appreciated by organisers and visitors alike.
“This is exactly the sort of thing Rotary is brilliant at,” said one of the event stewards. “They’re reliable, they turn up in numbers, and they get stuck in with good humour.”
Rotary members were quick to credit the teamwork involved. “It’s a great way for us to support a local event and engage with the community,” said a Faringdon Rotarian. “We’re delighted to help – and it’s fun too!”
From directing traffic to offering a warm welcome, the Rotary Club of Faringdon & District helped make a very busy day run like clockwork. It’s another great example of Rotary in action, quietly making a big difference.

Youth Challenge Oxfordshire: Annie Robinson
2026-04-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Old Town Hall, Market Place, Faringdon, SN7 7HU
Annie Robinson will be providing information about the Youth Challenge Oxfordshire Charity

Speaker Event
2026-05-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Old Town Hall, Market Place, Faringdon, SN7 7HU
Rotary Club Faringdon and District regularly invites engaging and thought-provoking speakers to address its members and guests. These presentations, which typically last around 30 minutes, offer a platform for individuals from a range of backgrounds to share their insights, experiences, and perspectives. Each talk is followed by a question-and-answer session, providing an opportunity for lively discussion and deeper understanding.

Dragons Den 2026
2026-06-04 18:30 - 22:00 | Faringdon Corn Exchange
Our annual opportunity for local community organisations to seek funding from us.
Read the details and download the application form.
We look forward to receiving lots of applications.

The Leprosy Mission
2026-06-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Old Town Hall, Market Place, Faringdon, SN7 7HU
Mike Thomas, based in Faringdon, will be sharing powerful insights into the extraordinary work of The Leprosy Mission a story of compassion, resilience, and hope that spans continents and generations.

The Great Buscot Charity Run 2026
2026-06-28 08:30 - 13:30 | Buscot Park
The Great Buscot Charity Run is taking place again this year on Sunday the 28 June 2026 by kind permission of Lord Faringdon. We have 5k and 10k courses prepared for you to enter.
More details on the registration page.
