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Village Fete and Evening Celebration: A Heartwarming Success!

On the 1st of June, our village came alive with the vibrant and joyous atmosphere of our Village Fete and Evening Celebration. The event was a resounding success, bringing together community members of all ages for a day filled with fun, laughter, and camaraderie. The fete featured a delightful array of activities that catered to everyone’s tastes. Stalls lined the village cricket field, offering a variety of goods and treats and activities. The air was filled with the sweet melodies of live music, creating a festive ambiance. Families enjoyed the bouncy castles, while others indulged in delicious tea and cake or participated in games or races. The art exhibition showcased the incredible talent within our community, and the produce competition

Notice of Wardington Road closure, from 2nd September.

Notice of Wardington Road closure, from 2nd September. Message from EKFB working on behalf of HS2 Please click on the link for details the upcoming road closure of Wardington Road, nr Chipping Warden (also know as Egdcote Road), beginning on 2 September 2024 for approximately one year, to complete a number of construction activities including; river diversion, road regrading and installing the beams for the viaduct which run over the road. Culworth Road in Chipping Warden will remain open during this time. Notice-of-road-closure-Wardington-Road-Edgcote-August-2024.pdf (hs2.org.uk) Haidee Williams Engagement Manager Advance notice of annual leave: 24 August – 3 September. Eiffage Kier Ferrovial BAM JV | HS2 Team | 5th Floor, Exchange House, 450 Midsummer Blvd, Milton Keynes, MK9 2EA Mob: +44

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New edition of The Warbler!

The August 2024 edition of The Warbler is now live! Watch out for your personal copy coming through your letterbox. If you don't receive your copy, click here to read the digital version, and email the editors, Julie and Jane, at wardingtonwarbler@gmail.com.

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Fairport Convention’s Cropredy Festival – 8th – 10th August 2024

Three-day entrance permits are again available this year for Williamscot residents and children at the special price of £25 each. The monies will be allocated to the Williamscot Fund for the benefit of the village. Again, this year under 18 year-olds will have free admission, and those who are 18 years old and over will pay the special price of £25 per ticket. (Please note that although children between the ages of 12 and 18 will have free admission, they will require an adult ticket which will count as one of the two tickets per household in the first instance) Fairport tickets are now available to Wardington residents, two per household, on a first come first served basis.

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Safari Supper raises over £600

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who attended the Safari Supper on Friday evening. The event raised a fantastic £640 for the St Mary Magdalene fabric fund, which helps maintain the Grade I listed church at the heart of our village. Thank you too to all those who generously hosted, made the delicious canapés and amazing puddings. The evening was great fun with new friends made and the Memorial Hall bar extremely well supported until last orders at 11pm. We'll be back in 2025 for another mid-summer Safari Supper!

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SOLD OUT. Safari Supper Friday 21st June

The Safari Supper has now sold out. The Friends of St. Mary Magdalene Church in Wardington are looking forward to seeing those who have booked on Friday 21st June 2024 in this very popular event, designed to provide an opportunity for villagers old and new to meet and socialise whilst raising funds to maintain our beautiful church. The evening will begin with a drinks reception in the churchyard where you will have the chance to meet your hosts and fellow guests. The programme for the evening is as follows: 7.00pm Drinks and canapés at St Mary Magdalene Church provided by the Friends of St. Mary Magdalene, Wardington. 7.45pm Main Course Supper with wine at the house of your allocated hosts.

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Safari Supper Friday 21st June, tickets selling fast!

If you haven't already booked to come to the Safari Supper, please do so! Tickets are selling fast and it should be a great fun evening. The Friends of St. Mary Magdalene Church in Wardington invite you to join them on Friday 21st June 2024 in this very popular event, designed to provide an opportunity for villagers old and new to meet and socialise whilst raising funds to maintain our beautiful church. You can join in by: Offering to host 4 or more people (plus hosts = 6) for supper, main course only with wine. Providing a pudding for ‘After Dinner’ held at the Memorial Hall. Simply purchasing a ticket to attend the evening’s activities. The evening will begin with

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Voneus broadband

Paul from Voneus is out and about at the moment in the village and is the local Community Representative. If you want to discuss anything about joining Voneus or what they can offer, he is happy for you to contact him on 07415 747 540 and he can arrange a time to pop by and speak to residents.

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A361 Weekend road closure – 14-17 June.

A361 Weekend road closure - 14-17 June. Message from EKFB working on behalf of HS2 Last weekend the work we did on the A361 went well and the road was re-opened on Sunday afternoon. The additional weekend road closure of the A361 has now been confirmed as: 8pm on Friday 14 June to 6am on Monday 17 June 2024 Full details can be found in our online copy of the notice – Notice-of-weekend-road-closures-A361-Chipping-Warden-June-2024-UPDATE.pdf (hs2.org.uk) What we are doing We are continuing to prepare the A361 in Chipping Warden for the permanent realignment of the highway over the Chipping Warden Green Tunnel. In June we will be moving the utilities which run near and under the existing road, just north

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Safari Supper Friday 21st June

The Friends of St. Mary Magdalene Church in Wardington invite you to join them on Friday 21st June 2024 in this very popular event, designed to provide an opportunity for villagers old and new to meet and socialise whilst raising funds to maintain our beautiful church. You can join in by: Offering to host 4 or more people (plus hosts = 6) for supper, main course only with wine. Providing a pudding for ‘After Dinner’ held at the Memorial Hall. Simply purchasing a ticket to attend the evening’s activities. The evening will begin with a drinks reception in the churchyard where you will have the chance to meet your hosts and fellow guests. The programme for the evening is as

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