Please Help us look after the Folly Tower and Woodland
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Faringdon is so lucky to have the wonderful Folly Tower and Woodland. Loads of local people climb the Tower and spend time enjoying the woodland - walking dogs, seeking out the sculptures and picnicking. Many people come from much further away too.
A huge amount of voluntary effort goes into looking after this lovely place and now we need to raise money to pay for :-
Please help us by making a donation on www.justgiving and where appropriate agree to gift aid.
More Information.
Faringdon Folly is the most notable landmark for Faringdon. It is well known across the county. Visitors come from far and wide to climb the Tower and walk and spend time in the woodland.
The 100ft Folly Tower was built in 1935 and is now over 80 years old . In the 1980’s, Robert Heber-Percy of Faringdon House donated the Tower and woodland to a Charitable Trust . (Charity number 284795) and since then, Faringdon Folly Tower and Woodland has been looked after by a team of local volunteers.
It is estimated that 50 - 100 people walk in and around the woodland each day (15,000 to 30,000 visits per year)
People of all ages visit and enjoy this unique place at whatever time they choose.
Local schools, brownies and cubs visit the Tower and woodland throughout the year. The Tower is also a venue for private parties. Over 4,000 people (adults and children) visit the Tower each year (over the 14 public openings and numerous private events),
You can find out about the Folly and its history on our website www.faringdonfolly.org.uk.
Activities carried out by volunteers include:
A huge amount of voluntary effort goes into looking after this lovely place and now we need to raise money to pay for :-
- extensive storm damage in the Woodland
- important maintenance work on the Tower.
- Pointing and weather proofing of the coronet
- Repair and treatment of the hardwood windows, inside and out
- Repairs to the staircase
- Decoration of the Belvedere, Lantern rooms and the entrance hall
Please help us by making a donation on www.justgiving and where appropriate agree to gift aid.
More Information.
Faringdon Folly is the most notable landmark for Faringdon. It is well known across the county. Visitors come from far and wide to climb the Tower and walk and spend time in the woodland.
The 100ft Folly Tower was built in 1935 and is now over 80 years old . In the 1980’s, Robert Heber-Percy of Faringdon House donated the Tower and woodland to a Charitable Trust . (Charity number 284795) and since then, Faringdon Folly Tower and Woodland has been looked after by a team of local volunteers.
It is estimated that 50 - 100 people walk in and around the woodland each day (15,000 to 30,000 visits per year)
People of all ages visit and enjoy this unique place at whatever time they choose.
Local schools, brownies and cubs visit the Tower and woodland throughout the year. The Tower is also a venue for private parties. Over 4,000 people (adults and children) visit the Tower each year (over the 14 public openings and numerous private events),
You can find out about the Folly and its history on our website www.faringdonfolly.org.uk.
Activities carried out by volunteers include:
- Organising volunteer stewards for Open Days
- Administration for Private Hire of the Tower
- Management and maintenance of the 4 acre woodland
- Managing Merchandise for sale in the Tower
- Financial Management
- Regular checks of electrical and fire equipment
- Web site and Facebook updates
- Production and distribution of publicity materials and information.
- Cleaning and maintenance of the Tower
- Applying for grants
- Christmas Light
