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HS2 Action Group Update

HS2 Action Group Update. It has been three months since the Parliamentary Select Committee and we would like to update you on progress since then. At the Select Committee Hearing in January, HS2 made some assurances to the effect that it was in the interest of both Wardington Parish Council and HS2 to reduce the traffic through Wardington. Assurance was given to seek to use haul roads to carry as much of the HGV traffic as possible. HS2 will also consider extending the haul road between Greatworth and Turweston providing it is economically and technically feasible. HS2 are aware of the cost savings of using the haul road. There are various ways to achieve the mutual objectives and Wardington are

Chiltern line advance notice of works.

There are a number of closures of Banbury station coming up including 9 days at the start of August, replacement buses will be provided. It's mostly to do with the new railway sidings under construction for Chilterns growing train fleet. More info, see the Chiltern Line website. https://www.chilternrailways.co.uk/tickets-and-times/changes

News from Cropredy Tennis Club

CROPREDY TENNIS CLUB – 2016 SEASON NEWS Club nights are from mid April (6.00pm onwards) on Mondays for all members and on Wednesdays for ladies only. Anyone interested in joining the club can come along to any club night to meet and play along with the other members before deciding to join the club. Junior coaching – New for 2016 The club is offering after-school coaching for juniors on Fridays from 4.14 to 5.15pm.  Coaching is provided by coaches from Banbury Tennis Academy.  It is open to members and non members – a great opportunity for juniors to try tennis before they join the club.  Discounted fees are offered to members.  Coaching application forms are downloadable from the club’s website.

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Chiltern line advance notice of works.

There are a number of closures of Banbury station coming up including 9 days at the start of August, replacement buses will be provided. It's mostly to do with the new railway sidings under construction for Chilterns growing train fleet. More info, see the Chiltern Line website. https://www.chilternrailways.co.uk/tickets-and-times/changes

Minutes of the Wardington Parish Council Meeting 22nd March 2016

Minutes of the Wardington Parish Council Meeting Location:  Wardington Memorial Hall Date: Tuesday, 22nd March, 2016 (7:30pm)   In Attendance: Mr G Page (Chair), Mr N Bankes (Vice-Chair), Mr I Franklin, Mr A Crossley, Ms A Pasco,                       Mr George Martin, Mr K Atack (District Councillor), Mr B Jarrett (Clerk),                                                                                Ms L Merry, Ms J Merry, Mr C Soper, Mr H Terry (Parishioners) Apologies: Mr K Atack for early departure to attend another meeting.   1.    Minutes of previous meeting.(16th February  2016) Approved and signed. 2.    Matters arising from previous minutes (1). HS2 Update Mr Bankes reported that the next step was for the Action Group to meet with Victoria Prentis MP to put pressure on HS2 and OCC in respect of

Charity quiz result

Many thanks to all those that attended and helped raise £618 at our charity Quiz yesterday, 4th March at the Memorial Hall for Katherine House Hospice (via Hare & Hounds 2016 charity appeal). Special thanks to Grimsbury Fish Bar for providing excellent food delivered on time!’

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HS2 Article Oxford Mail

http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/14312309.Campaigners_hail_plans_to_reduce_lorry_traffic_during_works_on_high_speed_rail_link/ THOUSANDS of heavy goods vehicles may not have to disturb the peaceful tranquility of North Oxfordshire villages after a new report on the HS2 project was released. Residents in Wardington, near Banbury, have campaigned for months against plans for lorries to drive past their homes as part of the building of the new high speed rail link. The A361 passes through the village, which could carry vehicles travelling up from the M40 near Banbury. But following a meeting of the HS2 select committee on January 18, MPs have said efforts should be made to cut down on the number of lorry trips. The report said project leaders HS2 Ltd should look to reduce the volume of excavated earth needed at Lower

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Minutes of the Wardington Parish Council Meeting, 16th February 2016

Minutes of the Wardington Parish Council Meeting Location:  Wardington Memorial Hall Date: Tuesday, 16th February, 2016 (7:30pm) In Attendance: Mr G Page (Chair), Mr N Bankes (Vice-Chair), Mr I Franklin, Mr A Crossley,  Mr K Atack (District Councillor), Mr B Jarrett (Clerk), Mr P Mason (Parishioner), Mr R Anson (Parishioner), Apologies: Mr M Patterson, Mrs A Pasco, Mr G. Martin, Mr K Atack for late arrival..   1.    The ‘Pond’ opposite Chapel Cottages. Mr Bankes chaired this item as it directly concerned Mr Page. Mr Mason and Mr Anson attended the meeting to formally object to the fence that had been erected in front of the ‘pond’ by Mr Page. The ‘pond is on unregistered land. Their objections were:- i. 

Wardington Village Cinema – The Lady in the Van

Wardington Village Cinema returns in 2016, screening Alan Bennett's big screen comedy "Lady in the Van" on Saturday March 19th. Please book your tickets early with either Sam Young (750871) or Paul Bimson (758885) or via the email address: wardingtoncinema@hotmail.com

Newspapers

Those in the village who have papers currently delivered by John Pennock will be aware that he is retiring with effect from Saturday, 27th February. He has not either formally sold or handed on his round. I have met this morning with Smiths Newsagents (no relation to WH!) who deliver newspapers widely in the Banbury area and are prepared to deliver to former customers of John's in Wardington and Williamscot. Full details: Smiths Newsagents, 5 Beaumont Business Centre, Beaumont Close, Banbury, OX16 1TN (behind Karcher). Tel: 01295 268499. E-mail: info@smithsnewsagents.co.uk. Contact: Robert (supported by Guy). Office hours: 3.00am - 11.00am. Deliveries will be around 6.00am (a little later at week-ends!). If you wish to take up their service with effect from