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Automatic email update

Once again, huge apologies for the failure of the automatic newsletter over the past few weeks. In an attempt to get it working once again I have cleared out the old system and added a completely new one. This message should be the first you receive under the new system. Apologies that it looks very basic, but the key is to get it working correctly first then we can make it look nicer in the next few weeks. The mailing list may well need some updating, so if you have unsubscribed in the past but are receiving this message, please accept my apologies and unsubscribe once more. If you do want to receive this newsletter, please check with your friends

Make an Appointment with Mr Holmes this Friday

This Friday night Wardington Village Cinema will be screening Mr Holmes. Doors open at 7.15pm, the film starts at 8pm.  There will be a raffle at the half time interval for which contributions will be gratefully received. Price: £6 Standard, £4 concessions. It is important for you to inform either Paul Bimson (758855), or Sam Young (750871), if you plan to attend. MR. HOLMES is a new twist on the world's most famous detective. 1947, an ageing Sherlock Holmes returns from a journey to Japan, where, in search of a rare plant with powerful restorative qualities, he has witnessed the devastation of nuclear warfare. Now, in his remote seaside farmhouse, Holmes faces the end of his days tending to his bees, with

Christmas Charity Evening

Christmas Charity Evening To be held at Barn Farm Plants Garden Centre on Wednesday 25th November. 6.30pm-8.30pm. Entry £2 (16's and under FREE). Come and enjoy a festive evening with Christmas Trees, wreaths, Christmas gifts and decorations, mulled wine, festive music, tombola, cake stall, raffle and not forgetting FREE visits to Father Christmas.  In aid of Katharine House Hospice and Dogs for the Disabled.

Wardington Village Cinema Presents Mr Holmes

Another new release film will be screening at the Wardington Village Cinema this November!! Mr Holmes on Friday 20th November Please let either I, Sam Young (750871), or Paul Bimson (758855), know as soon as possible if you plan to attend. This helps us budget for the film and ensure we have enough ice-creams for you all at the half time interlude.  There will also be a raffle and we would be most grateful for prize donations towards it. Mr Holmes: Ian McKellen stars as an aged, retired Sherlock Holmes, as he tries to remember his final case and a woman, the memory of whom still haunts him. He also befriends a fan, the young son of his housekeeper, who wants him

Do you own this cat?

This is a Tom cat who has taken up residence outside the back door of Sundial House, Upper Wardington. Pam Jones(Forbes) says: "He is a very friendly old Tom, but he is scaring our resident cat, who is spending much of his time cowering indoors or insisting on exiting the house via the front door to avoid the sentry by the back door! "We don't know where he has come from, but we have seen him from time to time over the past year or so. "If we cannot re-home him or find his original owner we will probably have to take him to a Rescue centre and hope that he finds a new family. Thanks in anticipation." If you

Far from the Madding Crowd – Are you coming?

Far from the Madding Crowd - Are you coming? This Friday 16th October - Wardington Village Cinema is screening "Far from the Madding Crowd".  And it's that time again to let us know if you will be attending (so we can buy enough ice-creams)? Please just email wardingtoncinema@hotmail.com or telephone Sam Young on 01295 750 871 to inform us of your attendance. All tickets can be bought on the door (£6 Standard, £4 Concessions), Doors open at 7.15pm and the Film starts at 8pm. There will be a half time interval raffle (contributions gratefully accepted) and free ice-cream for everyone! About the film: Carey Mulligan leads the cast of this sumptuous new take on Thomas Hardy's classic novel. Bathsheba Everdene

Wardington Village Cinema – Far from the Madding Crowd – Friday 16th October

Yes that's right - Wardington Village Cinema is showing another fantastic film! This time we are screening The recently released "Far from the Madding Crowd"  on Friday 16th October at 8pm. Based on the literary classic by Thomas Hardy, Far From the Madding Crowd is the story of independent, beautiful and headstrong Bathsheba Everdene (Carey Mulligan), who attracts three very different suitors: Gabriel Oak (Matthias Schoenaerts), a sheep farmer, captivated by her fetching willfulness; Frank Troy (Tom Sturridge), a handsome and reckless Sergeant; and William Boldwood (Michael Sheen), a prosperous and mature bachelor. This timeless story of Bathsheba’s choices and passions explores the nature of relationships and love – as well as the human ability to overcome hardships through resilience

Refugee packs initiative in Claydon

The following message is from Clare Adams of Claydon. If anyone is interested in contributing please contact Clare directly or bring packs to St. Mary Magdalene on Sunday and the vicar will take them.

Wardington Village Cinema – THIS FRIDAY!

Wardington Village Cinema is starting again for a new season of films. This month we will be showing the comedy "The Second Best Marigold Hotel" which has an all-star cast including Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy, Dev Patel and Richard Gere! Check in again for more love and laughter for this heartwarming sequel to The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel! Now that his first venture has been proven successful, ever-confident Sonny (Patel) is busy juggling plans for a second resort... as well as his own wedding.  But his efforts are constantly hampered by hilarious complications, and in order to pull it all together, he'll need a little help and encouragement from his resident friends. The screening is on Friday 25th September

Oxfordshire Advocacy: free advocacy services

I am writing to make you aware of a new service run by Oxfordshire Advocacy (in partnership with Macmmillan Cancer Support) providing one-to-one support for vulnerable adults (18+) and adults aged 50+ affected by cancer, whether they are a Patient or a Carer. Our service is free, independent, non-judgemental and confidential. Our aim is to help anyone who is affected by cancer (either as a patient or family member, friend of carer), to resolve issues or difficulties (cancer-related or not) and to improve the quality of their lives.   “Having an advocate at my appointments just made all the difference in the world, because I didn’t have to be the Rosie-the-nurse, Rosie-the-patient, Rosie-the-everything. I could just focus on me and what people