Family Fun Cricket Match – Sunday 14th August
Family Fun Cricket Match At Wardington Cricket Pitch This Sunday 1pm All Welcome Come and have a knock! Legendary BBQ and Refreshments! We would really appreciate your Support!
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!
Barbecue and Film Night
DON'T PANIC, DON'T PANIC... There's still time to book your ticket for Wardington Village Cinema's end of season spectacular! In just a week and a half we celebrate a third successful year of screenings with a special 1940's themed evening and showing of the film Dad's Army on Saturday July 23rd at 7pm. So now is the time to book. Please call either Sam Young (01295 750871) or Paul Bimson (01295 758855) or email: wardingtoncinema@hotmail.com For a bargain ticket price of only £8.50 (£6.50 concessions) you will receive not only the usual fantastic evening of entertainment, including screening of the recently released Dad's Army film, complimentary ice cream and raffle in the interval, but also a barbecue prior to the film! Please join us in 1940's
T20 Blast, Wardington Cricket Field, Saturday 9th July
Wardington are having a T20 Blast v Chipping Warden this Saturday at 2.30 pm at Wardington Cricket Field. BBQ and refreshments available. Please do come and support - everybody is welcome.
Wardington, A361 Williamscott Hill – Road closure 25 July for 5 days
Please note change to closure advice: Further to the email sent earlier, I have been informed that this road closure on the A361 Williamscot Hill will now start on 25 July for 5 days only. Bob Jarrett Parish clerk
Minutes of the Wardington Parish Council Meeting – 21st June 2016
Minutes of the Wardington Parish Council Meeting Location: Wardington Memorial Hall Date: Tuesday, 21st June, 2016 (7:30pm) In Attendance: Mr G Page (Chair), Mr M Patterson, Mr I Franklin, Mr A Crossley, Mrs A Pasco, Mr G Martin, Mr K Atack (District Councillor). Parishioners: Ms J Funnell. Apologies: Mr N Bankes, Mr B Jarrett (Clerk) 1. Minutes of previous meeting. (24th May, 2016) Approved and signed. 2. Matters arising from previous minutes. 2.1 HS2 Update Mr Page reported that there were some discussions taking place between various local groups and HS2 about the possibility of lowering the track in the Upper Boddington section. This would reduce the amount of spoil to be moved through Wardington. Apparently HS2 are showing little interest.