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Poppy Collection

I  am having to retire from the Poppy Collection and would like to hear from anyone willing to take over. The collection in Chacombe has been taken over by Middleton Cheney and so our area is now only Wardington and Williamscote. If we do not manage to find anyone then our collection will be taken over by Middleton Cheney. I am sure this would be as disappointing to you as it would be for me after 32 years as Local Organiser. I have the order forms for this year’s collection and would be: more than happy to assist with its completion, together with any other help required.  It is not a very demanding job, and very rewarding. Please give it

SSEN: Warn and Inform for Storms

Please see publication from Scottish and Southern Electricity Network regarding power outages: STORMS SSEN Warn and Inform Leaflet[45651]

HS2 Petition

Keith Turnecliff, a resident of Long Itchington, has sent the following message regarding HS2: Are you aware of the latest petition? Over 19,000 people have signed. Have you? Please sign the petition at https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/255413 Why not ask the other eligible voters in your household to do the same? Then ask relatives, friends and fellow supporters to do likewise. Together we can SCRAP HS2.

The Hare and Hounds re-opening day Saturday 6th July

Come and celebrate the reopening of the Hare and Hounds on Saturday 6th July with a barbecue and bouncy castle from 12 to 9pm, face painting from 12 to 3pm and a DJ from 6pm until 10pm. If you haven't yet been, come and enjoy the fully refurbished interior and lovely terrace in the beer garden. See you there!

Prevent Your Home From Becoming Hot Property This Summer

Prevent Your Home From Becoming Hot Property This Summer The summer is a time when Thames Valley Police, and other forces around the country, experience an increase in residential burglary. This is due to opportunist thieves taking advantage of doors and windows being left open in hot weather, and properties not being left secure while residents are away on holiday. It only takes seconds to steal valuables that are within easy reach. Window opening restrictors can be fitted to ground floor windows to allow ventilation while preventing burglars from being able to climb through. If going out, even just in the garden, you should always close and lock your windows and doors. The consequences of being burgled reach far beyond