Wardington News

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Resident of Upper Wardington and responsible for the development of this website.

Shout Out Oxfordshire

BBC Radio Oxford is launching a new feature for community groups and charities wanting to make an appeal Do you want more members of volunteers, need donated items or a helping hand, or want more people to use your community service? All you need to do is email ShoutOutOxfordshire@bbc.co.uk or call 03459 311 444 and we'll send you details of how to record an appeal. We also publicise local events too! Email RadioOxfordEvents@bbc.co.uk with details of yours. Download the Shout-Out-A4-Poster here and the Shout-Out-A5-poster here.

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Proposed new J11 services – AGAIN?!

Apologies for those who have seen this item already - we are re-posting it as the auto-email notifying you of new posts has been offline for a few days. Please do read this very important message. Most residents of Wardington will have received a further letter from Cherwell Council planning department about amendments to the application for a new service station on the A361 at J11 of the M40. The letter states that the layout of the buildings has been altered and the previously proposed hotel removed. The Editor of this website is firmly opposed to this proposal and would like to urge all residents of a similar opinion to comment on the Planning Portal here: https://www.publicaccess.cherwell.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=OPQVWTEMK8A00. Comments can also

2018 NEWS FROM CROPREDY TENNIS CLUB – EVERYONE’S GAME

Club Nights 6.00pm. Mondays (all members) and Wednesdays (Ladies only). Non members are welcome to attend their first club night as a free “taster” session. Junior coaching Fridays 4.15 to 5.15 For the summer term. Coaching from Banbury Tennis Academy at the tennis courts Starts 20 April. Discounted fee for club members. Contact Simon Bright for more information. Adult coaching sessions. Monday club nights 7 May, 4 June, 2 July. Free for members. £5.00 for non members, refundable if they become members. Ball Machine new for 2018. Members can hire by the day for a fun workout to practise and improve their play. Sunday 6 May Junior taster Try Tennis 2.30-3.30pm Open to members and non-members. Fun drills to develop

Proposed new J11 services – AGAIN?!

Most residents of Wardington will have received a further letter from Cherwell Council planning department about amendments to the application for a new service station on the A361 at J11 of the M40. The letter states that the layout of the buildings has been altered and the previously proposed hotel removed. The Editor of this website is firmly opposed to this proposal and would like to urge all residents of a similar opinion to comment on the Planning Portal here: https://www.publicaccess.cherwell.gov.uk/online-applications/submitComment.do?action=submitComment&activeTab=neighbourComments. Comments can also be emailed to DM.comments@cherwell-dc.gov.uk. A few facts to consider when deciding whether or not to comment: There is a large Premier Inn already at J11, and Ermont Way service station is a few meters beyond this.

Spring Clean 2018 – Saturday 7th April

The annual Wardington Spring Clean will take place on 7th April 2018, though the equipment will be available from Easter Monday at Barn Farm plants. Filled refuse sacks and equipment should be returned to Barn Farm Plants no later than Monday 9th April. Any questions should be directed to Lexi Gordon-Finlayson on 01295 758117.

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Wine Bluff – Majestic Special Offer

Thanks to everyone who came to this year's Call My Wine Bluff on Saturday evening in the Memorial Hall. It was a really enjoyable evening with six delicious wines to taste, supplied by Majestic Wine in Banbury. The evening featured three "bluffers", Clive Hunt, Nigel Bankes and Matt from Majestic, each of them trying to persuade us that their description of the wine we were tasting was accurate. There were many laughs, much wine consumed and a very close result in the end. The winners by a single point were "The Snackers" comprising James and Caroline Wild and Mark and Deborah Page. The wine tasting was followed by a delicious cottage pie supper, cooked by The Friends committee members and

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Call My Wine Bluff 2018 – FINAL CALL

We have a great evening planned on Saturday and there are still a few places left, so if you don't have anything planned, please do come and join us. An evening of light-hearted entertainment, good wine, good food and good company. Supported by Majestic Wine  Saturday 17th March 2018 7pm for 7:30pm start Wardington Memorial Hall Tickets cost £18 Tickets from Andrew Steven - asteven@asteven.com or 01295 750765 Steve Mackenzie-Lawrie - steve.mlawrie@btinternet.com 0r 01295 758369 Cheques payable to Wardington PCC, or book your tickets online for this ever-popular event. Use the PayPal button below. You can choose the quantity of tickets on the PayPal checkout page. You do not need a PayPal account to pay via PayPal - Simply check out

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Bloxham School Choir & Orchestra in Wardington tomorrow evening

We're really looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow evening!   BLOXHAM SCHOOL CHOIR AND ORCHESTRA PROUDLY PRESENT A CONCERT OF POPULAR CLASSICAL AND CONTEMPORARY MUSIC WARDINGTON CHURCH FRIDAY 9TH MARCH 2018 7.00 - 8.00 p.m in aid of the Church Fabric Fund Tickets £10, concessions £5 Families welcome. Family ticket 2 adults, 2 children £15 from Nigel Bankes Tel: 01295 750500 Email: nigelbankes23@gmail.com or at the door Wine, soft drinks served after the concert

Bloxham School Choir & Orchestra – Concert to GO AHEAD

Thanks to all who have responded to Nigel Bankes and confirmed your attendance. The concert will now definitely go ahead. Sufficient numbers have confirmed their attendance, however there is still space in the church and we would love as many as possible to come along to this unique and fun concert. All families with children are welcome! The concert will last about one hour.   BLOXHAM SCHOOL CHOIR AND ORCHESTRA PROUDLY PRESENT A CONCERT OF POPULAR CLASSICAL AND CONTEMPORARY MUSIC WARDINGTON CHURCH FRIDAY 9TH MARCH 2018 7.00 - 8.00 p.m in aid of the Church Fabric Fund Tickets £10, concessions £5 Families welcome. Family ticket 2 adults, 2 children £15 from Nigel Bankes Tel: 01295 750500 Email: nigelbankes23@gmail.com or at