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Belatedly we've added some photos of the Jubilee Tea in the Manor gardens on 2nd June 2012. Many thanks to all who came and supported. The cost of tea, Pimms and hot dogs was only meant to cover costs, however thanks to the generosity of all present we made a surplus of £100 which has been donated to the church roof appeal.

The 13th annual Abingdon Air & Country Show takes place on Sunday 6th May, at Abingdon Airfield, Oxfordshire, one of the region's larger charity events and helping to raise funding for the local Thames Valley & Chiltern Air Ambulance Trust. Amongst the first confirmed participants so far are a World War Two P51 Mustang and World War Two Hurricane as part of the Flying Displays, the Hurricane hopping over from its base at North Moreton, Didcot, owned by Peter Vacher. Military participants are being allocated over the coming few months. On the Ground, varied Arena Displays are being sought, Rock guitarist Rick Chase will be returning, and it is hoped once again one of the locally based Formula One teams

We will be ringing the Wardington Hand Bells again this Christmas, and we would be pleased to know if anyone would like us to visit their homes or parties on the run up to Christmas. I know that the hand bells became a start to many families' Christmas festivities for many years and we hope to be able rekindle those memories again. We will be collecting again for local charities.  Please let me know if you want me to contact you to arrange a visit. David Cooper (01295) 266788 (07966) 513341

We are still awaiting more news from the Environment Agency following their announcement last week of delays to the work on the A361 and are doing all we can to press for answers.  Changes are having to be made to the work already done regarding the width of the road.  No date is available for the re-opening of the road but it is likely that the work will continue until the end of the Summer.  Discussions are currently taking place between all parties as to how traffic will be managed for the Cropredy festival which will take place.  This is far from ideal but we will try and keep everyone informed as we receive more news. Oxfordshire highways have agreed

There will be a kids' barbecue at Wardington Manor on Friday 15th July at 4:30 pm - this coming Friday. There will be Hot Dogs with Mumford's sausages and all kids from the village and their parents are very welcome. The swimming pool will also be open for the kids so bring along swimming kit if the weather's good enough. Parents please note that it's up to you to bring arm bands or other flotation aids as we can't be held responsible for children who can't swim! The food is free, but all donations towards the Village Hall will be very gratefully received. Anybody who is able to donate fruit, cakes and general pudding items, please bring them along.