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HS2 Action Group – House of Lords Select Committee Hearing

HS2 ACTION GROUP House of Lords Select Committing Hearing - July 20th 2016 Location:12:25pm, Houses of Parliament. Present: Committee:, Charles Holbech ,Malcolm Patterson,  Bob Jarrett . The hearing began with Charles Holbech giving a summary of the petition: There would be 1,000 HS2 HGVs and 204 LGVs through Wardington daily. That represented two per minute in a 10 hour period, and this would seriously affect the quality of life in Wardington.  He outlined that the volume of HGVs using the A361 is to carry spoil from Greatworth and Turweston, for use at Lower Boddington, a distance of 27 miles. Wardington would not cope with this volume of traffic and it would be unsafe. Following the Commons Select Committee report and

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Dad’s Army Film and Barbecue – Confirm your attendance now!

If you plan to attend Wardington Village Cinema's end of season spectacular event this Saturday, please let either Sam Young (01295 750871) or Paul Bimson (01295 758855) know as soon as possible, so we can ensure enough burgers and ice-creams can be bought. The evening starts at 7pm with a Barbecue and a chance to socialise before the the film "Dad's Army" is screened at 8pm.  There will be a half time interval with free ice-creams and a raffle!  

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House of Lords Select Committee on HS2

Charles Holbech will be presenting to the House of Lords Select Committee on HS2 on behalf of Wardington tomorrow, Wednesday 20th July 2016. If you wish to watch the proceedings they will be shown on Parliament.tv here: http://goo.gl/DdSjPW. Wardington is scheduled 5th on the agenda and proceedings start at 10:00am and again at 2:00pm. It is likely, given the experience of the House of Commons Select Committee hearing, that Charles will be on after lunch, however this will only become clear on the day. The video of proceedings should be online for some time after the event and we expect that the above link will continue to work for those who can't watch live. We will issue another news post if this

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Barbecue and Film Night

DON'T PANIC, DON'T PANIC... There's still time to book your ticket for Wardington Village Cinema's end of season spectacular! In just a week and a half we celebrate a third successful year of screenings with a special 1940's themed evening and showing of the film Dad's Army on Saturday July 23rd at 7pm. So now is the time to book.  Please call either Sam Young (01295 750871) or Paul Bimson (01295 758855) or email: wardingtoncinema@hotmail.com For a bargain ticket price of only £8.50 (£6.50 concessions) you will receive not only the usual fantastic evening of entertainment, including screening of the recently released Dad's Army film, complimentary ice cream and raffle in the interval, but also a barbecue prior to the film!  Please join us in 1940's

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Letter from the new Bishop of Oxford

DIOCESE OF OXFORD   To the clergy and people of the Diocese of Oxford Dear Friends and Colleagues, Thank you for your various messages of welcome and for your prayers following the announcement of my nomination as the Bishop of Oxford. It’s an enormous honour and privilege to be appointed to this role and I look forward very much to serving the communities of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire in the coming years. My Confirmation of Election as Bishop of Oxford will be held on 6th July. I am due to pay homage to Her Majesty the Queen later in July and resume my place in the House of Lords.  I will continue to meet with the senior team in Oxford

Minutes of the Wardington Parish Council Meeting – 21st June 2016

Minutes of the Wardington Parish Council Meeting Location:  Wardington Memorial Hall Date: Tuesday, 21st June, 2016 (7:30pm) In Attendance: Mr G Page (Chair), Mr M Patterson, Mr I Franklin, Mr A Crossley, Mrs A Pasco, Mr G Martin,               Mr K Atack (District Councillor). Parishioners: Ms J Funnell. Apologies: Mr N Bankes, Mr B Jarrett (Clerk) 1.    Minutes of previous meeting. (24th May, 2016) Approved and signed. 2.    Matters arising from previous minutes. 2.1 HS2 Update Mr Page reported that there were some discussions taking place between various local groups and HS2 about the possibility of lowering the track in the Upper Boddington section. This would reduce the amount of spoil to be moved through Wardington. Apparently HS2 are showing little interest.

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Wardington, A361 Williamscott Hill – Road closure 18 July for 2 weeks

Temporary Traffic Regulation Order – S14 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Temporary Road Closure and weight restriction – at Wardington, A361 Williamscott Hill In the interests of public safety it will be necessary for Oxfordshire County Council to close a short section of A361at Williamscott near Wardington to facilitate carriageway resurfacing works. Also to implement a temporary weight limit restriction on the side roads off the A361 at Williamscott, leading to Chacombe and Upper Wardington. A Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) is being made to implement the temporary closure and will operate from 18 July 2016.  The estimated duration of the works is 2 weeks. Notice of intention to make the Order will be published in the local press. Access

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