Please be aware of a Bogus Parcel Delivery Scam How it works - A card is put through the door informing you an attempt to deliver a parcel has been made. It instructs you to ring an 0900 number which lands you with a hefty phone bill! Please alert neighbours and warn others of this scam. If you have and concerns or require any advice please telephone Trading Standards on 0845 051 0845
************** DRAFT ************** Minutes of the Meeting of Wardington Parish Council held on Tuesday November 25 2014 at 7.30pm in Wardington Mermorial Hall In Attendance: Mr G Page (Chair), Mr K Atack (District Councillor), Mr N Bankes, Mr R Fenemore, Mr G Martin, Mr J Murray, Mrs A Pascoe, Mr M Patterson Apologies: None Parishioners and Visitors: Mr Mr Mitchell Hickman, Mr Clive Hunt, Mr David Gowton (Director, Escapes Landscaping Ltd) Minutes of the Previous Meeting (October 7): Agreed and signed 1. Matters Arising 1.1. Social Housing Amanda Pascoe reported on a message from Tom McCulloch of ORCC stating the current affordable housing need in local Oxfordshire villages was Wardington 2, Cropredy 2, Bourtons 2. The Council asked if an
Over the past few weeks there have been a number of thefts of money and credit cards from purses and wallets where the victim has been approached and asked for change. Victims are usually elderly. They will have come out of a store where they have used their card and the suspects will have been close to see the PIN being entered. The suspects will then approach the victim outside the store, waving money and either speaking very broken English or in a foreign language. They will gesticulate and try and get the victim to open their purse or wallet as they want change. Once the wallet or purse is open they will wave their hands around whilst speaking and
The Banbury Rural Neighbourhood Police Team are holding a FREE ‘Catalytic Converter Marking Day’ at the Firs Garage, Hook Norton on Saturday 16th November 2013 between 1000hrs and 1500hrs. We will etch your Catalytic converter with a unique serial number which means we can easily identify it if it is stolen. We will also provide you with a sticker to be displayed in your window indicating ‘CAT marked’ which prevents offenders targeting your vehicle. Please just turn up on the day! Catalytic converter thefts Catalytic converters are designed to remove toxins from vehicle emissions. The devices contain small amounts of three precious metals: platinum, palladium and rhodium. In recent years, the price of these metals has soared to record levels,
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
Theft from a Barn occurred between Wednesday 9th January at 3pm and Wednesday 16th January at 12.45pm in Wardington. A large van was thought to have been used. A hedge was damaged nearby and it is thought the van drove through the hedge and across a field. A neighbour saw 2 males acting suspicious in the village on Monday one was described to have a beard. If anyone saw anything or has any information please telephone Banbury Rural Police Team on 101 with information or 999 for immediate police response.