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ST MARY MAGDALENE CHURCH WARDINGTON   COMMUNAL WORSHIP CHURCH SERVICES ARE STILL PERMITTED IN TIER 4 REGIONS BUT, IN VIEW OF THE CONTINUED RISE IN COVID-19 CASES IN CHERWELL DISTRICT, IT HAS BEEN DECIDED THAT THERE WILL BE NO CHURCH SERVICES IN WARDINGTON FOR THE NEXT TWO SUNDAYS. THIS HAS THE APPROVAL OF THE BISHOP AND APPLIES TO ALL THE CHURCHES IN SHIRES' EDGE BENEFICE. Revd HILARY CAMPBELL WILL BE HOLDING SUNDAY PRAYERS VIA ZOOM AT 10.00am EACH SUNDAY. PLEASE CONTACT HER ON 01295 750385 FOR SIGN-IN DETAILS. OUR CHURCH WILL CONTINUE TO BE OPEN FOR PRIVATE PRAYER AND INDIVIDUAL VISITING ON FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS FROM 10.00am - 4.00pm AND SUNDAYS FROM 12.00noon - 4.00pm.

Join us in half an hour for the Wardington Carol Service in the churchyard. Optional Communion service follows.

CHRISTMAS EVE AT ST MARY MAGDALENE CHURCH WARDINGTON 4.00pm CAROLS IN THE CHURCHYARD SOCIAL DISTANCING WARM CLOTHES, FACE COVERING AND A TORCH! 4.30pm CHRISTMAS HOLY COMMUNION LED BY: Revd HILARY CAMPBELL

Burglars Don’t Need Brains ...They Just Need an Opportunity! Don’t leave keys on view. Keep them in a safe place well away from doors and windows. Ensure any internal handle  operated locks on UPVC doors are fully secured with  a key, making sure your occupants know its location if needed for any emergency exit. Keep Your Home Secure...When You Go Out ...Lock all windows and doors using good quality locks! Make your property appear occupied when you are out by: using timer switches for lights Fit a letterbox cage  or restrictor to prevent attempts to open door  latches or handles Special Note from Wardington Parish Council  There have been two instances of theft from buildings on the outskirts of Wardington

Good News. The brand new revised and updated 4th Edition of this popular booklet will be available from the beginning of November.     Many of you will already know it is an ideal point of reference for people who live in Wardington, Williamscot and Coton. Visitors love it as well. It covers the history of the Parish of Wardington, its people and its buildings. There are also sections on Wardington as it is today. It is the first edition to include colour photographs. As with previous editions it is published in aid of church funds by Wardington Parochial Church Council. The launch price is just £3. Copies are available in the Church, from the Church Wardens and the Parish Council.

Barn Farm Plants garden centre is open... We have plenty of essentials including  logs, coal, bird food and pet products as well as all our usual plants and gardening products. We have now added fresh fruit and vegetable - which includes mini sacks of locally grown potatoes... great for jacket potatoes, roast and chips!

ST MARY MAGDALENE CHURCH WARDINGTON ACT OF REMEMBRANCE AT THE WAR MEMORIAL ‡‡‡‡ SUNDAY 8th NOVEMBER 10.55 am ‡‡‡‡ COLLECTION FOR ROYAL BRITISH LEGION ‡‡‡‡ PLEASE OBSERVE INDIVIDUAL SOCIAL DISTANCING (UNLESS IN A HOUSEHOLD/BUBBLE) PLEASE WEAR FACE COVERINGS ‡‡‡‡ THERE WILL BE NO SERVICE IN CHURCH AFTERWARDS

ST MARY MAGDALENE CHURCH HARVEST FESTIVAL IS BACK! ‡‡‡‡ SUNDAY,  4th OCTOBER 10.00 am ‡‡‡‡ LED BY: SUE UPTON ‡‡‡‡ ALL CHILDREN WELCOME ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT(S) SOCIAL DISTANCING RULES APPLY FACE COVERINGS MANDATORY EXCEPT AGED UNDER 11 COME AND JOIN US!  ALL ASSISTANCE WITH DECORATING THE CHURCH ON SATURDAY MORNING AT 10.00am WILL BE MUCH APPECIATED. REGRETTABLY NO PRODUCE PERMITTED THIS YEAR.