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Wardington Memorial Hall – AGM

All residents from Wardington, Williamscot and Coton are welcome to attend the Memorial Hall AGM which is taking place on Wednesday 10th July commencing at 7pm in the main hall. Memorial Hall AGM - Agenda - 2019  

HS2 Archaeology Presentation by Fusion

Archaeology Presentation HS2 Uncovering historic Britain Date: Tuesday 11th June 2019 Time: 7pm to 8pm Venue: Chipping Warden Village Hall, Culworth Road, Chipping Warden. OX17 1TL High Speed Two (HS2) is the new high speed railway for Britain. Before we build bridges, tunnels, tracks and stations we will be undertaking the largest programme of archaeology ever in the UK   We would like to invite you to an archaeological presentation to inform you about the scale of works being undertaken in your area and any findings to date.   Our lead Archaeologist Nick Finch will be bring along some of the items found and answer any questions you may have.   Community event C3 Archaeology

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Holy Week in Shires’ Edge Benefice

Holy Week Church Services in Shires' Edge Benefice   April 15th Monday in Holy Week, 7.00pm Evening Prayer from The Book of Common Prayer, at St Mary Magdalene, Wardington   April 16th Tuesday in Holy Week, 12.00 noon Holy Communion, using Iona Community liturgy, at St Mary the Virgin, Cropredy   April 17th Wednesday in Holy Week, 7.00pm Using the service of Night Prayer or Compline for Holy Week Reflections, at St James the Great, Claydon   April 18th Maundy Thursday, 7.00pm Commemoration of the Last Supper and stripping of the sanctuary, at All Saints', Great Bourton   April 19th Good Friday, 2.00pm Reflections on the Cross, at All Saints' Mollington   April 21st Easter Day, celebrations in all parishes

HS2 Update – A361 Road Improvements

HS2 Update - A361 Road Improvements In case you are not aware,  Dawnus working on behalf of Fusion, HS2’s Enabling Works Contractor, entered administration on 14th  March 2019. Dawnus were appointed to construct the by-pass at Chipping Warden so work has been halted.  In addition, Dawnus was also the sub-contractor responsible for carrying out the necessary road improvements  through Wardington. These road works were expected to start soon but now will be subject to some delay. HS2 have advised us that the news about Dawnus was disappointing for them and the wider UK construction industry, HS2 and Fusion are working hard to implement contingency plans to ensure the works are delivered with minimal disruption. The latest update on Dawnus is that

Wardington Memorial Hall – volunteers required!!

Wardington Memorial Hall is a well used community asset.  To ensure that the Memorial Hall is well maintained and fully funded, a number of volunteers donate some their spare time to make this possible. A vacancy has arisen for the voluntary position of Chair and a new voluntary position of Vice Chair.  The current Chair will be moving from the village, hence the vacancy. Chair  The function of the Chair is to arrange and chair quarterly meetings of the Management Committee who act in a voluntary capacity to ensure the hall is well maintained and well used.  Participating committee members undertake a number of key roles and responsibilities to help with the running of the hall (e.g. Treasurer).  The Chair