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HS2 Community: Drop-in sessions

HS2 COMMUNITY DROP-IN SESSIONS We will be holding our first drop-in session at Chipping Warden Village Hall in May. This will be an opportunity to come and speak with members of the delivery teams (both from Fusion and HS2). We will be continuing to hold monthly drop-in sessions within the wider community to discuss the plans and developments of the scheme. Fusion are working with local communities to keep them informed, and will provide dates in advance of impactful works, ranging from meetings with local community stakeholder groups, to holding further resident engagement events. * * * * * * * First Event on Tuesday 8 May 2018 from 11am to 2pm Further events Tuesday 12 June 2018

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Easter Celebration – Sunday, 29th April – 4.00pm

This Sunday there will be an Easter Celebration at 4.00pm at St Mary Magdalene Church. A time of worship for all ages, in the midst of the Easter season, as we continue to celebrate the joy and hope of the Easter story. We will use prayer, music, story and blessing as part of this worship, and will be joined by the Gospel Bell group http://gospelbell.com/. Gospel Bell is an ensemble of musicians and singers based in Oxfordshire and Warwickshire who play traditional Gospel songs with an uplifting spiritual edge, with choruses that everyone can join in with. Tea/coffee and refreshments will be available afterwards. Come and join us!

Yamaha guitar for sale

Very nice acoustic guitar for sale (one very careful owner, hardly been played) a YAMAHA F370 (retailing at £173 minus case) which I am happy to sell for £150 to include a very nice soft case which was bought separately. No scratches or dents and ‘as new’. Lance at Heritage Music in Brackley is happy to verify the value of the guitar which was bought from them roughly five years ago. Will accept reasonable offers……. Please call Helen Holbech on 01295 750577 or email helen@holbech.co.uk

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Shout Out Oxfordshire

BBC Radio Oxford is launching a new feature for community groups and charities wanting to make an appeal Do you want more members of volunteers, need donated items or a helping hand, or want more people to use your community service? All you need to do is email ShoutOutOxfordshire@bbc.co.uk or call 03459 311 444 and we'll send you details of how to record an appeal. We also publicise local events too! Email RadioOxfordEvents@bbc.co.uk with details of yours. Download the Shout-Out-A4-Poster here and the Shout-Out-A5-poster here.

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Reminder: Paddington 2 Screening this Friday (20th April)!

Just a quick reminder that we are screening Paddington 2 at the village hall this Friday night (20th April), doors open at 7.15pm, film starts at 8pm. We are a little short on numbers, so please come along if you can - you can pay on the door but it'll help us greatly if you let us know before if you are planning to attend. You are welcome to bring your own food and drink to enjoy during the film, but we also provide a free ice cream in the half time interval, when we also draw a raffle (contributions to the raffle are greatly appreciated). All profits from the night go to the upkeep of the village hall. Paul

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Time to book your tickets for Paddington 2

Please let either Paul (01295 758855) or Sam (01295 750871) know, as soon as you can, if you plan to attend the screening of "Paddington 2" on Friday April 20th, or email wardingtoncinema@hotmail.com The Radio Times: "One of the best movies of the year!" The Independent: "Superior sequel full of charm and humour"

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2018 NEWS FROM CROPREDY TENNIS CLUB – EVERYONE’S GAME

Club Nights 6.00pm. Mondays (all members) and Wednesdays (Ladies only). Non members are welcome to attend their first club night as a free “taster” session. Junior coaching Fridays 4.15 to 5.15 For the summer term. Coaching from Banbury Tennis Academy at the tennis courts Starts 20 April. Discounted fee for club members. Contact Simon Bright for more information. Adult coaching sessions. Monday club nights 7 May, 4 June, 2 July. Free for members. £5.00 for non members, refundable if they become members. Ball Machine new for 2018. Members can hire by the day for a fun workout to practise and improve their play. Sunday 6 May Junior taster Try Tennis 2.30-3.30pm Open to members and non-members. Fun drills to develop

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Deadline for the May edition for the Warbler – 28th April

Please note that the deadline for all submissions for inclusion in the May edition of The Warbler is Saturday 28th April 2018. Please send all content to Lexi Gordon-Finlayson at wardingtonwarbler@gmail.com.

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Spring Clean 2018 – Saturday 7th April

The annual Wardington Spring Clean will take place on 7th April 2018, though the equipment will be available from Easter Monday at Barn Farm plants. Filled refuse sacks and equipment should be returned to Barn Farm Plants no later than Monday 9th April. Any questions should be directed to Lexi Gordon-Finlayson on 01295 758117.

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Paddington 2 showing at Wardington Village Cinema

On Friday 20th April Wardington Village Cinema will be screening Paddington 2. Paddington 2 has received great reviews: The Independent: "Superior sequel full of charm and humour" The Telegraph: "A deliciously funny Hugh Grant makes the bear's sequel impossible to resist" Daily Mail: "With Hugh Grant, 'Paddington 2' is simply wonderful" With low attendances at the past few screenings, we hope this film will prove more popular, so make a date in your diary and let us know your will be attending by calling Paul on 01295 758 855 or Sam on 01295 750 871 or email wardingtoncinema@hotmail.com As usual we will have a half time interval with free ice cream and a raffle. We look forward to seeing you