The Banbury Guardian has asked for a photo of Captain Tom's Flag. We are asking for all villagers who can to come along to the bus shelter in the centre of the village (opposite the Memorial Hall) at 11am tomorrow, Sunday 30th April 2023, for a village photo with the flag. Whether it will make the front page, who knows!
“Tomorrow will be a good day” is the expression of hope for the future which many of us associate with the late Captain Tom Moore. He caught the public’s eye when, one hundred years of age, he set out to raise some money for the NHS by walking round his garden with his Zimmer-frame, this was in gratitude for the care he received during a life-threatening illness. Caught up by the media, the few hundred pounds he had hoped to raise became millions. Captain Tom’s autobiography of 2020 came to my attention after his death because he was well-known for his roots in Keighley, my own home town, and I discovered that he and my father had both served in
Although there are no village-wide plans to celebrate the Coronation, there are gatherings in the village on Saturday 6th May from 5pm to toast our new King & Queen. If you wish to join in, please bring a chair, picnic rug, children's tea, cake, sandwiches, a bottle / drink and some nibbles as you wish. Everybody is welcome, there is no formality, it's just a nice excuse for the community to get together. Gatherings are either on School Green (outside Clive & Philippa Hunt’s house) or the Old Pool in Upper Wardington (where we have the carol singing). There will be bunting and good cheer, weather permitting!
Due to low ticket sales the Casino Night has been postponed until a future date. The next Friends event is the ever-popular Safari Supper on Friday 23rd June. Save the date! Also, on Saturday 20th May there's very special choral concert in St Mary Magdalene, Wardington, given by "Cambridge Voices". Tickets from Nigel Bankes Tel: 01295 750500 Email: nigelbankes23@gmail.com.
The Wardington Garden Club is delighted to publish its 2023 programme. Potential Members and Guests are welcome to come to any of our meetingsFor further information please contact Malcolm Patterson (01295 750014) TimeDetailsWednesday 29 March at 7.30pmWardington Memorial HallTalk by Richard Preston of Primrose Gardens, Steeple Aston.We will be visiting Primrose Gardens in May. This introductory talk by Richard will cover the interesting history and development of the gardens and enhance the May visit. Richard Preston and his garden are a favourite with Garden Clubs.A short AGM will follow. Wine and soft drinks provided.Thursday 25 May at 6.30pmDepart Village Hall at 5.50pmVisit to Primrose Garden, North Side, Steeple Aston, OX25 4SEAn interesting and delightful garden courtesy of Richard and Daphne Preston.
Following the withdrawal of the controversial planning application to build a hotel, offices and other complexes on the land off A361 M40, J11, a new application has now been submitted to Cherwell District Council for permission to build a third warehouse on this land.... Comments Close: 30th March 2023 https://planningregister.cherwell.gov.uk/Planning/Display/23/00501/REM Sign the petition - CLICK HERE.
This year's Carols on the Green is from 6pm to 6:45pm on Wednesday 21st December on the green in Upper Wardington. We will be accompanied by the Wardington Hand Bell Ringers as usual. Mulled wine and mince pies will be served. We will be collecting for the Friends of St Mary Magdalene - please bring some cash and give generously. The mulled wine and mince pies are free, however we greatly appreciate a donation of at least £1.50 each. The event will last for 45 minutes.
St Mary Magdalene, Wardington, Christmas Fundraising Draw. ENTER ON-LINE - CLICK HERE! Join our Church Christmas Fund Raising Appeal with Prizes to be won too! Prizes to include: Long week-end in cottage in the Yorkshire Dales (donated by Roderick & Nikki Stell) Virtual Flight in 737 Cockpit - 30 Minute Experience Pair of Tickets to the Banbury Light Cinema Family Day ticket for Compton Verney Festive Christmas Hamper (donated by DSV (UK) Ltd) Barn Farm Plants Voucher Mumford Butchers Voucher Case of Carlsberg Lager Case of Ale Wine (donated by Majestic Wine) Follow the link to the ticket page. Pledge the number of tickets you want and pay by BACS to be entered into the draw. Full instructions on
This morning a grey pickup, stole all of the grit from outside Red Lion House in Upper Wardington. They were seen and challenged by the owners of Red Lion House. They claimed that it was for their farm in the village and boasted that they had taken grit from the other bins in the village. Please be aware that the rules surrounding the grit in council-provided bins are very clear. It is for the roads and pavement in the area close to where the bin is located and is NOT for use on private driveways or other private land. Oxfordshire County Highways are notoriously difficult to contact and slow to refill empty bins. The theft has been reported to the
This year's Carols on the Green is from 6pm to 6:45pm on Wednesday 21st December on the green in Upper Wardington. We will be accompanied by the Wardington Hand Bell Ringers as usual. Mulled wine and mince pies will be served. We will be collecting for the Friends of St Mary Magdalene - please bring some cash and give generously. The mulled wine and mince pies are free, however we greatly appreciate a donation of at least £1.50 each. The event will last for 45 minutes.