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Village Spring Clean REMINDER – Saturday 8th April 2017

JOIN OUR LOCAL SPRING CLEAN Saturday 8th April 2017 Volunteers to meet at Barn Farm Plants between 10:00am – 10:30am All equipment for the Clean-up provided. No Cars to be left in the car park during the clean. Join the ‘Spring Clean’ weekend and let’s clean up our village. The Spring Clean is organised by the Environmental Services team at Cherwell District Council who provide everything except for the labour. That is left to the willingness of the local parishioners to get the better of the litter louts and to clean up with a personal touch. Please help and enjoy a few hours litter-picking to make the village where we live more beautiful. We want to attack the blight of litter and

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Short Mat Bowls Club – Silver Celebration

SILVER CELEBRATION The 16th July this year sees the 25th Anniversary of the formation of one of the village’s longest running and continuing clubs. Who are we ? - - - - - - We are proud to be:- “ WARDINGTON SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB” The first meeting was organised by Douglas and Jean Wise and held in July 1992 at their home at The Old Coach House, Wardington. A committee was formed and membership was then 10. This shortly increased to around 20 with all but 1 being local residents. Equipment was purchased and bowling was well supported every week. We joined the Northants County League in 1993 and played various clubs within the county in the local

Minutes of the Wardington Parish Council Meeting – March 21st 2017

Minutes of the Wardington Parish Council Meeting Location: Wardington Memorial Hall Date: Tuesday, 21st March, 2017 (7:30pm) In Attendance: Mr G Page (Chairman), Mr M Patterson, Mrs A Pascoe, Mr B Jarrett (Clerk) Parishioners: Mr C Hunt. Apologies: Mr N Bankes, Mr I Franklin, Mr G Martin, Mr A Crossley, Mr K Atack. 1. Minutes of previous meetings. (10th January 2017 & 14th February 2017) approved and signed. 2. Matters arising from previous minutes. 2.1 HS2 Update Mr G Page reported that HS2 had had another meeting with OCC highways regarding mitigating measures for the increase in traffic through Wardington planned during the construction of HS2. OCC has informed us of the outcome, updating their Risk Register with the HS2

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Church Services – April

ST MARY MAGDALENE CHURCH OX17 1RS WARDINGTON APRIL SERVICES FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT - 2nd APRIL NO SERVICE AT WARDINGTON See Church noticeboard for other services in the Benefice PALM SUNDAY - 9th APRIL FAMILY COMMUNION 10.00am REVD HILARY CAMPBELL EASTER DAY - 16th APRIL HOLY COMMUNION 8.30am REVD HILARY CAMPBELL SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER - 23rd APRIL UNITED BENEFICE COMMUNION 10.00am REV HILARY CAMPBELL THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER NO SERVICE AT WARDINGTON See Church noticeboard for other services in the Benefice ************ HOLY WEEK SERVICES MONDAY 10th APRIL 7.00pm EVENING PRAYER WARDINGTON TUESDAY 11th APRIL 12.00noon IONA COMMUNION CROPREDY WEDNESDAY 12th APRIL 7.00pm LENTEN REFLECTIONS CLAYDON MAUNDY THURSDAY 7.00pm COMMEMORATION OF LAST SUPPER GT BOURTON GOOD FRIDAY 2.00pm RELECTIONS ON THE CROSS MOLLINGTON ************ OTHER WEEKDAY SERVICES TUESDAYS (4th & 11th APRIL) MIDDAY COMMUNION (Iona Liturgy) At ST MARY THE

Protect Cherwell’s future

Cherwell District Council are asking for your support to stop Oxfordshire County Council plans to abolish it and replace it with a single unitary authority for the whole of the county. The link below is a letter from Cllr Barry Wood explaining the situation:- Save_CDC_letter Save_CDC_petition You can sign the petition at:- www.change.org/p/stop-plans-for-a-unitary-authority-in-Oxfordshire Wardington Parish Council

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Book your tickets now for Wardington Village Cinema!

Wardington Village Cinema is screening "A Street Cat Named Bob" this Friday, 17th March. Doors open at 7.15pm for a start at 8pm. Attendance of recent film nights have slowly declined and unfortunately, we are again this month, lacking attendance figures. So please support this community social event by contacting Sam Young (750 871) or Paul Bimson (758 855) or wardingtoncinema@hotmail.com to book your ticket now! All profits go towards the upkeep of the village memorial hall. This highly acclaimed film is based on the true life story and international best-selling book, that is moving and uplifting. The true story of James Bowen and Bob - a recovering drug addict trying to get by on the unforgiving streets of London

Village Spring Clean 2017

JOIN OUR LOCAL SPRING CLEAN Saturday 8th April 2017 Volunteers to meet at Barn Farm Plants between 10:00am – 10:30am All equipment for the Clean-up provided. No Cars to be left in the car park during the clean. Join the ‘Spring Clean’ weekend and let’s clean up our village. The Spring Clean is organised by the Environmental Services team at Cherwell District Council who provide everything except for the labour. That is left to the willingness of the local parishioners to get the better of the litter louts and to clean up with a personal touch. Please help and enjoy a few hours litter-picking to make the village where we live more beautiful. We want to attack the blight of litter and

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Wardington Garden Club 2017 – AGM

Wardington Garden Club 2017 The Club visits gardens and other places of interest locally through the summer. There is a Produce and Craft Show in September and another indoor event during the winter. Our members represent all sizes and types of garden. Some are keen gardeners. Some just enjoy looking at gardens. Some just like spending an evening with local friends. All are welcome. Our year starts with the AGM on Wednesday March 29 *********************************** AGM: Wednesday March 29 Time: 7.45pm Venue: The Memorial Hall *********************************** Come and collect your Programme and Discount Cards Wine, soft drinks and nibbles provided Potential Members and Guests welcome *********************************** Further information from Secretary Jane Pearson (01295) 750316 Treasurer Malcolm Patterson (01295) 750014

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Curry evening – Hare & Hounds, Sat. 11th March

Authentic Traditional Indian Curry Evening at the Hare and Hounds, Saturday the 11th of March. Classical Indian Chef, Jags Sanghera, takes over the kitchen at the Hare and Hounds this Saturday to bring you his Authentic Traditional Indian Curry! Jags will be preparing a spectacular dish using his family's secret recipe and blend of spices. Food will be served from 7.00 PM with limited spaces available.

Call My Wine Bluff – Saturday 11th March

A reminder to those who have yet to book their tickets! CALL MY BLUFF WINE TASTING EVENING Saturday 11th March 2017 7.00pm for 7.30pm start A light-hearted wine quiz & tasting followed by home-made cottage pie supper with wine available to buy on the night Presented and supported by SH Jones This is always a fun-filled evening with plenty of wine flowing, lots of laughs and a classic Wardington /Williamscot rivalry! You don’t need to know anything about wine – just how to enjoy a good glass or two and good company. Buy the wines you taste on the night at a discounted price – stock up your cellar & support your church at the same time Tickets in advance £18 per