Wardington News

The first meeting of the newly re-formed club took place in the new Memorial Hall on 25th March where we now have twenty members and more are welcome!!! We meet throughout the year on a Monday evening at 7.30pm.  The membership is £5.00 per year with a playing fee for each evening session of £2.00 which includes tea/coffee etc.  We provide all equipment except for smooth or flat soled footwear. For further information please contact: Ron Tuckey - 01295 758162 Sheila Page - 01295 750277 Eddie Price - 01295 264053

A shed was broken into on the main road Wardington on Tuesday 23 May between 5pm and 11pm. A generator and pressure hose was taken. Thames Valley police remind us to always keep sheds locked and secure. Call non-emergency no. 101 if you see or hear anything suspicious. Call 999 if you witness a crime occurring. Posted by Malcolm Patterson Wardington Parish Council

Have your say and make a difference to your neighbourhood. Thames Valley Police want your opinion on the top 3 local priorities that affect our neighbourhood the most, so they can devote their resources, time and expertise to deal with any issues. The online survey will be accessible for 2 weeks from the 13th May.  Enter the survey by clicking here: www.surveymonkey.com/s/22ZY7DD or go to www.thamesvalley.police.uk/home, click on list of all neighbourhoods and scroll down to Banbury Rural and the link will be in the May update. Your neighbourhood team members and the police team will be also out and about at local libraries this week. You can speak to the team about any issues in a friendly, relaxed environment, receive advice and

Following the successful AGM attended by a record number of members, the Garden Club Programme for 2013 was agreed. Visitors and guests are welcome to join us at all events.   Wednesday, 17 April at 6.30                       Visit to Lois Weedon House, NN12 8PJ.  Depart Village Hall 6.00 Wednesday, 15 May at 6.30                        Visit to Steane Park Garden, Brackley, NN13 6DP. Depart Village Hall 6.00 Wednesday, 5 June at 6.30                          Visit to Eaves Cottage, Williamscot, OX17 1AD.  Depart Village Hall 6.15.  Wednesday, 19 June at 6.30                       Visit to South Newington House, Barford Road, South Newington, OX15 4JL. Depart Village Hall 6.00.  Wednesday, 10 July at 6.30                         Visit to Hillesden House, Church End, Hillesden, MK18 4DB. Depart Village Hall 5.50. Sunday, 1 September at

Number Plates have been stolen from vehicles over the weekend of 23rd/24th March in Wardington and Claydon. If you see anything suspicious in and around the village or have any information, please telephone PCSO Angela Alford of the Banbury Rural Neighbourhood Team on 101 with information or 999 for immediate police attention. Malcolm Patterson  

Wardington Garden Club is Celebrating its 20th Year in 2013 Founded by Lady Wardington in 1994, the Club arranges visits to gardens and other places of interest locally through the summer. A Show is planned again this September. The first meeting of 2013 is the AGM. *********************************** AGM: Wednesday March 27 Time: 7.30pm Venue: The newly renovated Village Hall *********************************** Come and collect your Programme and Discount Cards Wine, soft drinks and nibbles provided Potential Members and Guests welcome *********************************** Further information from Secretary Jane Pearson (01295) 750316 Treasurer Malcolm Patterson (01295) 750014    

Elderly lady with one very small dog is looking for a house to rent or to house-sit in or around Wardington for preferably the first two weeks in July. Her family are in the village but she would like a place of her own to retire to in the evening! Please contact Charles Holbech on 01295 750577 or charles@holbech.co.uk.