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Church Roof Appeal

Wardington Church Roof Appeal In November last year a large section of lead was stolen from the Church roof. Following a similar theft from the roof of the chancel in 2011 various recommendations from our insurers, including the installation of a roof security system, were carried out. We were most grateful then to the many people - over eighty - in the village who contributed to the specific appeal for funds. Fortunately our insurers will cover the £20,000 cost of repairs. However there is a £500 excess to pay and there may be some further unforeseen costs which fall outside the insurance cover which we will not know about until after the work starts in early March. We are therefore appealing for

HS2 – Wardington Presentation 5th December 2018

Attached is a link to the presentation slides used by HS2 at the community briefing held in Wardington Church, 5th December 2018. The briefing included presentations from the main contractors EiffageKier (EK) and Fusion. The Fusion slides include the proposed road and safety improvements to the A361 to manage the increased traffic volumes during the construction phase. This includes the widening of three corners through the village to allow vehicles to pass more easily, the installation of a Puffin crossing for pedestrians to access the bus stop and extending the 30mph limit by incorporating the signs into new village gates. HS2-Wardington-Presentation-05-12-18 You can find more information and the latest news relating to HS2 in the local community by visiting -

Wardington Parish Council Meeting Minutes – January 2019

Wardington Parish Council Meeting Minutes - January 2019: WPC-minutes-8th-Jan-2019

Severe Weather and General Emergency Plan for the Parish of Wardington

Please find attached the Sever Weather and General Emergency Plan for the Parish of Wardington - very little has changed since the first time it was published 2 years ago but do have a look. Wardington-Parish-Community-Emergency-Plan_2016 Please also find attached Appendix A, relating to emergency contacts. Wardington-Parish-Community-Emergency-Plan_2016_Appendix

Budget and Council tax Consultation 2019/2020

Dear all, Please find a link below to information and a quick survey concerning Thames Valley Police and Council Tax: http://sgiz.eu/s3/Policing-budget-council-tax-2019-20

CAROL SINGING IN WARDINGTON – Tomorrow, 6pm

Please join us tomorrow evening at 6pm... The Friends of St. Mary Magdalene, Wardington, are pleased to announce that we will once again be staging our festive sing-song: In Upper Wardington on the Old Pool Green on Thursday 20th December 2018 6.00 – 6.45pm Carols around the brazier Mulled wine, mince pies and hot sausage rolls. We will be accompanied by the Wardington Hand-Bell Ringers and song sheets of well-known carols will be available. Please bring along a torch and join us in celebrating the festive season. We will be collecting money for the Friends of St Mary Magdalene to help look after our beautiful church. Please give generously.

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Lost House Keys?

House mortice key on ring with cork found in road near Church at 7.30pm on Sunday after carol service. Owner shops at Tesco, Waitrose, Screwfix and H & B. Contact Clive Hunt on 758087.

CAROL SINGING IN WARDINGTON – Thurs. 20th Dec. 6pm

The Friends of St. Mary Magdalene, Wardington, are pleased to announce that we will once again be staging our festive sing-song: In Upper Wardington on the Old Pool Green on Thursday 20th December 2018 6.00 – 6.45pm Carols around the brazier Mulled wine, mince pies and hot sausage rolls. We will be accompanied by the Wardington Hand-Bell Ringers and song sheets of well-known carols will be available. Please bring along a torch and join us in celebrating the festive season. We will be collecting money for the Friends of St Mary Magdalene to help look after our beautiful church. Please give generously.

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A361 Proposed 30mph Speed Limit Extension & Puffin Crossing

Oxfordshire County Council proposes to make changes on the A361 Banbury Road in Wardington, the changes are for road safety reasons and to specifically help mitigate the expected increase in traffic (specifically HGVs) linked to the HS2 construction works: A361 Banbury Road: to extend the 30mph speed limit northwest of the Hare & Hounds PH by 68 metres, in place of the current 50mph, and to install a Puffin crossing (signal controlled for use by pedestrians) approximately 75m* south of the southern junction of the unnamed road leading to Edgcote. * dimensions are approximate, taken from the centre of the junction to the centre of the feature. Objections to the proposals and other representations, specifying the grounds on which they are made, may

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Wardington Village Cinema – The Greatest Showman – Book your tickets NOW!

Wardington Village Cinema are screening THE GREATEST SHOWMAN on Saturday 8th December! Book your tickets now by calling Paul Bimson (01295 758855) or Sam Young (01295 750871) or by emailing wardingtoncinema@hotmail.com The Greatest Showman stars Hugh Jackman who leads an all-star cast in this bold and original musical filled with infectious showstopping performances that will bring you to your feet time and time again. Inspired by the story of P.T. Barnum (Jackman) and celebrating the birth of show business, the film follows the visionary who rose from nothing to create a mesmerising spectacle. This inspirational film also stars Zac Efron, Michelle Williams, Rebecca Ferguson and Zendaya! Tickets cost £6.50 (£4.50 concessions) and doors open at 7.15pm for the screening to start

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