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Cash bar at the Curry & Quiz Evening on Saturday

Thank you to all of the many people who have booked to come to the Curry & Quiz evening on Saturday. We really look forward to welcoming you. Please don't forget that there will be a CASH BAR where you can buy beer, wine and soft drinks - and there's a limited supply of Prosecco! Thanks again for your support. There might be a couple of last minute tickets available - please check by calling Steve on the number below! The Friends of St Mary Magdalene, Wardington, invite you to join them for a Curry & Quiz Evening Saturday 29th January 2022 7.00pm Wardington Memorial Hall   Teams (max 8 people) and individuals welcome Come along for a fun-filled evening

REMINDER – Curry & Quiz Evening – Sat 29th Jan 2022

A reminder to book... The Friends of St Mary Magdalene, Wardington, invite you to join them for a Curry & Quiz Evening Saturday 29th January 2022 7.00pm Wardington Memorial Hall   Teams (max 8 people) and individuals welcome Come along for a fun-filled evening – Test your knowledge and flex those brain cells! Chicken or vegetable curry included Beer & wine to buy from the bar Tickets £15 in advance only from: Steve Mackenzie-Lawrie on 07950 411 373 steve.mlawrie@btinternet.com Philippa Hunt on 01295 758 087 Philippa.hunt@btinternet.com Proceeds to the Friends of St. Mary Magdalene

Curry & Quiz Evening – Sat 29th Jan 2022

The Friends of St Mary Magdalene, Wardington, invite you to join them for a Curry & Quiz Evening Saturday 29th January 2022 7.00pm Wardington Memorial Hall   Teams (max 8 people) and individuals welcome Come along for a fun-filled evening – Test your knowledge and flex those brain cells! Chicken or vegetable curry included Beer & wine to buy from the bar Tickets £15 in advance only from: Steve Mackenzie-Lawrie on 07950 411 373 steve.mlawrie@btinternet.com Philippa Hunt on 01295 758 087 Philippa.hunt@btinternet.com Proceeds to the Friends of St. Mary Magdalene

HS2 – Update – temporary traffic lights on A361 Byfield Road

HS2 - Update - temporary traffic lights on A361 Byfield Road EKFB working on behalf of HS2 have provided the following information:- Some temporary traffic lights that will be installed on the A361 Byfield Road in late January, just north of Chipping Warden. We have published an advanced work notice which can be found here: AWN-Notice-of-Traffic-Management-A361-Byfield-Road-_January-2021-.pdf (hs2.org.uk) As you are aware, earlier this week we completed our survey work on Wormleighton Road near Trafford Bridge and the road is now fully open again. We managed to get the road open within two days in fact. Also, can you confirm, are you aware of the Trafford Bridge repair work being completed by WNC? This is not HS2 related but I am

Christmas Fundraising Draw – The Winners

The Christmas Fundraising Draw took place this morning. The lucky winners were: Long week-end in cottage in the Yorkshire Dales:             Gardner Virtual Flight in 737 cockpit - 30 min:                                  Steve Moore Pair of tickets to Banbury Light Cinema:                               de Bruin Family Day ticket to Compton Verney:                                  Shapiro Festive Christmas Hamper:                                       

HS2 – Notification of road closures in January 2022

Notification of road closures in January 2022   EKFB working on behalf of HS2 have notified us of the following road closures in January 2022:-   A section of Wardington Road (Edgcote Lane) will be closed from 8.00am to 6.00pm, Monday 10 January, for approximately one week. The duration of the road closure will depend on the initial surveys and we will re-open the road as soon as possible. A copy of the advance work notice is available here: Notice-of-road-closure-Wardington-Road.pdf (hs2.org.uk) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A section of Culworth Road (from Chipping Warden) will be closed from, 8.00am to 6.00pm, Monday 17 January and remain in place for approximately two weeks. They will be carrying out Ground Investigation (GI) works along Culworth Road.

Carols on the Green, Wed 22nd Dec at 6pm

This year's Carols on the Green will go ahead as planned at 6pm on Wednesday 22nd December on the green in Upper Wardington. We will be accompanied by the Wardington Hand Bell Ringers as usual. Mulled wine and mince pies will be served. Please be respectful of other people's space. Nobody wants to catch Covid at Christmas so please take a lateral flow test on the day so that we can all enjoy singing carols together without worrying. We will be collecting for the Friends of St Mary Magdalene - please bring some cash and give generously. The mulled wine and mince pies are free, however we greatly appreciate a donation of at least £1.50 each. The event will last

Christmas Church Services

ST MARY MAGDALENE CHURCH WARDINGTON CHRISTMAS SERVICES In the light of the latest Covid-19 situation it has been decided to change some of the planned Christmas Church services as follows:  CAROL SERVICE - This is postponed from tomorrow (December 17th) until Christmas Eve (December 24th) at 4.00pm. It will be in the open air in the Churchyard. Whilst still including Carols and Readings the service will be shorter than usual. Please wrap up well and wear face coverings. CRIB SERVICE - This is effectively replaced by the Carol Service and the Nativity Crib will be in the Churchyard for children to gather around. FAMILY COMMUNION - This service on Sunday, 19th December at 10.00am will take place as planned. HOLY

HURRY – ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT! Christmas Fundraising Draw

The St Mary Magdalene, Wardington, Christmas Fundraising Draw will  close on Monday 21st December. Please do consider buying some tickets if you haven't already. ENTER ON-LINE - CLICK HERE! Join our Church Christmas Fund Raising Appeal with Prizes to be won too! Prizes to include: Long week-end in cottage in the Yorkshire Dales Festive Christmas Hamper Champagne £30 Barn Farm Plants Voucher Mumford Butchers Voucher Meal for Two (inc Wine) at the Hare & Hounds Case of Carlsberg Lager Case of Ale Wine Follow the link to the ticket page. Pledge the number of tickets you want and pay by BACS to be entered into the draw. Full instructions on the Prize Draw page.