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T20 Blast tomorrow, Wardington cricket pitch

T20 Blast! This Sunday! Wardington Captain's Special Select XI Vs Usk RFC Old Boys Special Select XI Come and judge for yourself wether the Welsh can really play Cricket! All the usual hospitality will be provided and your support would be very welcome. Pin a leek to your top to receive a discretionary discount at the BBQ!

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FREE pair of tickets to Wasps v Yorkshire Carnege this Sunday

First come first served! James Wild has very kindly offered a pair of tickets to Wasps v Yorkshire Carnegie this Sunday, 21st August, kick-off 14:30. Also included is access to the members' clubhouse and a car park pass. If you would like to take the tickets, please call Andrew Steven on 01295 750765 as soon as possible.

Eddie the Eagle

Wardington Village Cinema - New Season The new season of films start again on Friday September 16th when Wardington Village Cinema will screen Eddie The Eagle. A comedy sports drama directed by Dexter Fletcher and inspired by the true life story of Michael Edwards or 'Eddie the Eagle', Britain's most famous ski jumper. Taron Egerton stars as the title character, who, with the support of his trainer Bronson Peary (Hugh Jackman) trains for and competes in the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics. The first British skier to qualify for the Winter Olympics, the entirely self-funded far-sighted plasterer became an emblem for the British ability to heroically fail. The story follows Eddie on his Olympic journey which famously saw him finish last in

Minutes of the Wardington Parish Council Meeting – Tuesday 26th July, 2016

Minutes of the Wardington Parish Council Meeting Location:  Wardington Memorial Hall Date: Tuesday, 26th July, 2016 (7:30pm) In Attendance: Mr G Page (Chair), Mr N Bankes, Mr M Patterson, Mr I Franklin,  Mr B Jarrett (Clerk) Parishioners: Ms J Funnell. Mrs R Page, Mr I Fuller. Apologies: Mrs A Pasco, Mr A Crossley, Mr K Atack (District Councillor),  Mr G Martin. 1.    Minutes of previous meeting. (21st June, 2016) Approved and signed. 2.    Matters arising from previous minutes. 2.1 HS2 Update Mr Jarrett reported that Charles Holbech, Malcolm Patterson and Bob Jarrett had attended the House of Lords Select Committee Hearing where Charles Holbech had expertly presented our petition. Despite HS2’s continued non-committal to reduce the traffic volume, Charles continued to

Petition that may be of interest

A petition has been launched that you may be interested in: Prevent the closure of oak ward at Banbury Horton general hospital. To get more information and sign the petition, click this link: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/162137/

HS2 Action Group – House of Lords Select Committee Hearing

HS2 ACTION GROUP House of Lords Select Committing Hearing - July 20th 2016 Location:12:25pm, Houses of Parliament. Present: Committee:, Charles Holbech ,Malcolm Patterson,  Bob Jarrett . The hearing began with Charles Holbech giving a summary of the petition: There would be 1,000 HS2 HGVs and 204 LGVs through Wardington daily. That represented two per minute in a 10 hour period, and this would seriously affect the quality of life in Wardington.  He outlined that the volume of HGVs using the A361 is to carry spoil from Greatworth and Turweston, for use at Lower Boddington, a distance of 27 miles. Wardington would not cope with this volume of traffic and it would be unsafe. Following the Commons Select Committee report and

Dad’s Army Film and Barbecue – Confirm your attendance now!

If you plan to attend Wardington Village Cinema's end of season spectacular event this Saturday, please let either Sam Young (01295 750871) or Paul Bimson (01295 758855) know as soon as possible, so we can ensure enough burgers and ice-creams can be bought. The evening starts at 7pm with a Barbecue and a chance to socialise before the the film "Dad's Army" is screened at 8pm.  There will be a half time interval with free ice-creams and a raffle!