August 2008

Cotswold District Surgery Drop-In - Fairford Community Centre - Wednesday 6 August

details: The next Cotswold District Surgery drop-in with Cllrs Raymond Theodoulou and Chris Roberts in attendance will be on Wednesday 6 August from 9.30am till 10.30am in the Fairford Community Centre in conjunction with Fairford Country Markets. Please call in with any council-related questions you may have. No appointment necessary. Alternatively, please ring 01285 712150 for more information.

Fairford Town Council Meeting - Fairford Community Centre - Tuesday 12 August

details: The next Fairford Town Council meeting will be held on Tuesday 12 August at 7pm in the new Community Centre. This is a meeting open to the public and has a 10 minute slot for public questions. For more information, phone 01285 712344. website: www.fairfordtowncouncil.gov.uk

Fairford Traction Engine Rally - The Park, Fairford - Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 August

CANCELLED

details: The Fairford Traction Engine Rally will take place this year on Saturday and Sunday 16 and 17 August in Fairford Park. The official opening will be by Willie Carson at 12.30pm on Saturday. As well as the “No Limitz” motorcycle display team, there will be a funfair, model and craft tents, horticultural show, trade stands, on-site refreshments and catering. In aid of the County Air Ambulance Trust, Cotswold District Scout Funds and Local Charities. fee: £7.00 per adult - concessions: £5.00 and Family £20.00 for 2 adults and 3 children - website: http://www.fairfordsteamrally.com

Lechlade Art Society Summer Exhibition - Memorial Hall Lechlade - Saturday 16 - 19 August

Details: The exhibition will showcase the talents of our local artists and be as interesting and varied as ever. Two new categories have been added this year - Photography and large pictures / paintings. Please contact sharon Ellis 01367 253627 for ore details.

September 2008

LOCAL ALERT - Deployed Operations Training Exercise - RAF Fairford 20 September till 31 October

details: The Deployed Operations Training exercise that took place in September and October last year at RAF Fairford is to be repeated in 2008. The autumn Deployed Operations Training exercise will start on 20 September and finish on 31 October with the main activity taking place between 13 and 16 October. However, jets will start to arrive on 2 October and, by 13 October, the exercise will be at full operating capability. The 8 Tornado GR4 aircraft and 7 JAS39 Gripen aircraft from Sweden will operate between the hours of 10am and 11pm and there will be up to 24 aircraft sorties per day. It will be necessary, however, for maintenance reasons, to have aircraft engines running without the aircraft actually flying and a maximum of one airfield attack, which will take place during the day. There will also be tannoy broadcasts and simulated explosions. As well as the 750 deployed base personnel, there will be Air Combat Support Units. A spokesman for RAF Fairford confirmed that last years exercise went very smoothly and there were no complaints about traffic movements in the area. There was concern that the tannoy system used during the exercise was too noisy and it is planned to use the system less frequently this time. The RAF would like to thank local residents for their patience and understanding during the exercises. RAF Fairford

Southrop Clay Shoot 13 September

Details: The Annual charity competition for teams of four in aid of Southrop and Little Faringdon Churches and Southrop Village Hall. Entry £140 per team, hot lunch available at £10.00 per head. Licensed bar Advanced booking and information call George 01367 253097 or 07970 692292.

Messy Space - Fairford Community Centre Saturday 20 September and then on the 3rd Saturday of each month from September till May

details: Messy Space is a new initiative and part of Churches Together around Fairford. It is a place for families who want to spend time together, do something constructive and relax and have fun. With crafts and a coffee shop, it offers an affordable, local amenity for adults and
children at weekends. The first session will be on Saturday 20 September between 2pm and 4pm in the newly refurbished Fairford Community Centre. Subsequent meetings will be on the 3rd Saturday of the month from September till May. For more information, please contact Maureen on 01285 712480.

October 2008

LOCAL ALERT - Deployed Operations Training Exercise - RAF Fairford 20 September till 31 October

details: The Deployed Operations Training exercise that took place in September and October last year at RAF Fairford is to be repeated in 2008. The autumn Deployed Operations Training exercise will start on 20 September and finish on 31 October with the main activity taking place between 13 and 16 October. However, jets will start to arrive on 2 October and, by 13 October, the exercise will be at full operating capability. The 8 Tornado GR4 aircraft and 7 JAS39 Gripen aircraft from Sweden will operate between the hours of 10am and 11pm and there will be up to 24 aircraft sorties per day. It will be necessary, however, for maintenance reasons, to have aircraft engines running without the aircraft actually flying and a maximum of one airfield attack, which will take place during the day. There will also be tannoy broadcasts and simulated explosions. As well as the 750 deployed base personnel, there will be Air Combat Support Units. A spokesman for RAF Fairford confirmed that last years exercise went very smoothly and there were no complaints about traffic movements in the area. There was concern that the tannoy system used during the exercise was too noisy and it is planned to use the system less frequently this time. The RAF would like to thank local residents for their patience and understanding during the exercises. RAF Fairford