Fire in Shotteswell
This evening there was a fire at the Wobbly Wheel in Shotteswell which has gutted a significant part of the building. I happened to be flying over it and took the pictures here:
Road closure 14 October 2013
Temporary Traffic Regulation Order – S14 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Temporary Road Closure – Wardington - Church Street A request has been received from Optimise (Water) LLP for a temporary road closure to apply to the whole of Church Street, Wardington whilst essential new water service connections works are carried out. A temporary Traffic Regulation Order is being made to implement the temporary closure and will operate from 14 October 2013. The estimated duration of the works programme is 3 days. (The maximum duration of such a temporary closure is 18 months or until completion of the works whichever is the earlier.) Notice of intention to make the Order will be published in the local press. Access will not
Big Butterfly Count
Here's an idea from Greg Peters: You, your children and other local families might enjoy taking part in the butterfly count, which continues till the end of August. Visit the website to register and find out more information: http://www.bigbutterflycount.org/
Support your village website
Wardington.net is a community resource and is provided at no cost by James Wild who owns the domain name and me, Andrew Steven, who provides hosting and who built the site. We're delighted that it has been so well-received by the community, however it has the potential to be much better than it currently is and to contain more and more regular content. There is a questionnaire being prepared as part of the Community Led Plan asking for your opinion about how this site could server you better and I would urge all reading this to participate when the opportunity arises. In the mean time, I am looking for more contributors to the site. If you would like to take
Rural Broadband update
Oxfordshire County Council has awarded a multi-million-pound contract to BT, marking the start of a two and a half-year programme to bring better broadband to thousands more homes and businesses in the county. The £25 million programme is made up of £10 million from the council, £4 million from the government and £11 million from BT. It will build on the existing commercial footprint in the county with the aim that at least 90 per cent of all premises will have access to superfast broadband speeds of 24Mbps and above by the end of 2015. This map has been published by the Council and appears to show that Wardington should receive 24Mbps broadband by the end of 2015. However, until
WARDINGTON SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB
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
Thames Valley Police
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 in the Banbury Rural Neighbourhood Action Group Survey, Thames Valley Police
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
WARDINGTON GARDEN CLUB 2013 PROGRAMME
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