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Coronation celebrations, Saturday 6th May, from 5pm

Although there are no village-wide plans to celebrate the Coronation, there are gatherings in the village on Saturday 6th May from 5pm to toast our new King & Queen. If you wish to join in, please bring an umbrella, chair, picnic rug, children's tea, cake, sandwiches, a bottle / drink and some nibbles as you wish. Everybody is welcome, there is no formality, it's just a nice excuse for the community to get together. Gatherings are either on School Green (outside Clive & Philippa Hunt’s house, opposite the church) or near the Old Pool in Upper Wardington (where we have the carol singing), but not underneath the trees. There will be bunting and good cheer, weather permitting! UPDATE: Bring an

Wardington Baby & Toddler Group

We are looking to restart the baby & toddler social group in the village. If you have pre-school aged children (or a bump!) please join us for the first session on Tuesday 9th May 13:30-15:00. The session on the 9th of May will be free to help us understand the level interest and ages of children who are likely to attend. Going forward there will be a small cost (approx £3) to cover the hall hire cost and refreshments. There are some toys at the hall from previous groups, but feel free to bring a toy for your little one until we work out what is needed on a regular basis. Any questions, feedback, or want to get involved in

Safari Supper 2023 – Friday 23rd June

MID-SUMMER SAFARI SUPPER 2023 Friday 23rd June 7.15pm at St. Mary Magdalene The Friends of St. Mary Magdalene Church in Wardington invite you to join them in this very popular event, designed to provide an opportunity for villagers old and new to meet and socialise whilst raising funds to maintain our beautiful church.You can join in by:Offering to host 4 or more people (plus hosts = 6) for supper, main course only with wine.Providing a pudding for ‘After Dinner’ held at the Memorial Hall.Simply buying a ticket.The evening will begin with a drinks reception in the churchyard when you will have the chance to meet your hosts and fellow guests.The programme for the evening is as follows:7.15pm Pimms

Photo call – Tomorrow at 11am, Captain Tom’s Flag

The Banbury Guardian has asked for a photo of Captain Tom's Flag. We are asking for all villagers who can to come along to the bus shelter in the centre of the village (opposite the Memorial Hall) at 11am tomorrow, Sunday 30th April 2023, for a village photo with the flag. Whether it will make the front page, who knows!

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Captain Tom’s Flag by Roderick Stell

“Tomorrow will be a good day” is the expression of hope for the future which many of us associate with the late Captain Tom Moore. He caught the public’s eye when, one hundred years of age, he set out to raise some money for the NHS by walking round his garden with his Zimmer-frame, this was in gratitude for the care he received during a life-threatening illness. Caught up by the media, the few hundred pounds he had hoped to raise became millions. Captain Tom’s autobiography of 2020 came to my attention after his death because he was well-known for his roots in Keighley, my own home town, and I discovered that he and my father had both served in

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Coronation celebrations, Saturday 6th May, from 5pm

Although there are no village-wide plans to celebrate the Coronation, there are gatherings in the village on Saturday 6th May from 5pm to toast our new King & Queen. If you wish to join in, please bring a chair, picnic rug, children's tea, cake, sandwiches, a bottle / drink and some nibbles as you wish. Everybody is welcome, there is no formality, it's just a nice excuse for the community to get together. Gatherings are either on School Green (outside Clive & Philippa Hunt’s house) or the Old Pool in Upper Wardington (where we have the carol singing). There will be bunting and good cheer, weather permitting!

POSTPONED – Casino Night

Due to low ticket sales the Casino Night has been postponed until a future date. The next Friends event is the ever-popular Safari Supper on Friday 23rd June. Save the date! Also, on Saturday 20th May there's very special choral concert in St Mary Magdalene, Wardington, given by "Cambridge Voices". Tickets from Nigel Bankes Tel: 01295 750500 Email: nigelbankes23@gmail.com.

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Garden Club 2023 programme

The Wardington Garden Club is delighted to publish its 2023 programme. Potential Members and Guests are welcome to come to any of our meetingsFor further information please contact Malcolm Patterson (01295 750014) TimeDetailsWednesday 29 March at 7.30pmWardington Memorial HallTalk by Richard Preston of Primrose Gardens, Steeple Aston.We will be visiting Primrose Gardens in May. This introductory talk by Richard will cover the interesting history and development of the gardens and enhance the May visit. Richard Preston and his garden are a favourite with Garden Clubs.A short AGM will follow. Wine and soft drinks provided.Thursday 25 May at 6.30pmDepart Village Hall at 5.50pmVisit to Primrose Garden, North Side, Steeple Aston, OX25 4SEAn interesting and delightful garden courtesy of Richard and Daphne Preston.

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Parish Council Elections May 2023

Parish Council elections for all 7 places on the council will take place on 4th May 2023. If you are interested in putting yourself forward to join the Parish Council but you have some questions about what this entails please feel free to contact the Parish Clerk - Kirsty Buttle - on wardingtonparishcouncil@hotmail.co.uk who will be happy to discuss this with you. For further information regarding the elections please see https://www.cherwell.gov.uk/info/11/elections/1042/elections-2023 Nomination papers may be obtained by downloading and printing a copy from https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/candidate-or-agent/parish-council-elections-england ,emailing elections@cherwell-dc.gov.uk or telephoning 01295 221534. Paper copies may be obtained from the offices of the Returning Officer, Bodicote House, Bodicote, Banbury, Oxon OX15 4AA, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. You may also obtain nomination papers