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The Lady in the Van – Only a few tickets left

This Saturday (March 19th) Wardington Village Cinema will be Screening "The Lady in the Van" - Alan Bennett's big screen comedic adaptation of his own iconic memoir, starring Dame Maggie Smith. There has been a lot of interest for this film, so if you plan to attend ensure you reserve a ticket without delay, by calling Paul Bimson (01295 758855) or Sam Young (01295 750871). Doors open at 7.15 pm at the Memorial Village Hall, the film will start promptly at 8.00 pm. There will be a half time interval with free ice cream and a raffle (Raffle prize donations are gratefully accepted). Tickets - £6 Standard, £4 Concessions.

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Charity quiz result

Many thanks to all those that attended and helped raise £618 at our charity Quiz yesterday, 4th March at the Memorial Hall for Katherine House Hospice (via Hare & Hounds 2016 charity appeal). Special thanks to Grimsbury Fish Bar for providing excellent food delivered on time!’

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HS2 Article Oxford Mail

http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/14312309.Campaigners_hail_plans_to_reduce_lorry_traffic_during_works_on_high_speed_rail_link/ THOUSANDS of heavy goods vehicles may not have to disturb the peaceful tranquility of North Oxfordshire villages after a new report on the HS2 project was released. Residents in Wardington, near Banbury, have campaigned for months against plans for lorries to drive past their homes as part of the building of the new high speed rail link. The A361 passes through the village, which could carry vehicles travelling up from the M40 near Banbury. But following a meeting of the HS2 select committee on January 18, MPs have said efforts should be made to cut down on the number of lorry trips. The report said project leaders HS2 Ltd should look to reduce the volume of excavated earth needed at Lower

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Minutes of the Wardington Parish Council Meeting, 16th February 2016

Minutes of the Wardington Parish Council Meeting Location: Wardington Memorial Hall Date: Tuesday, 16th February, 2016 (7:30pm) In Attendance: Mr G Page (Chair), Mr N Bankes (Vice-Chair), Mr I Franklin, Mr A Crossley, Mr K Atack (District Councillor), Mr B Jarrett (Clerk), Mr P Mason (Parishioner), Mr R Anson (Parishioner), Apologies: Mr M Patterson, Mrs A Pasco, Mr G. Martin, Mr K Atack for late arrival.. 1. The ‘Pond’ opposite Chapel Cottages. Mr Bankes chaired this item as it directly concerned Mr Page. Mr Mason and Mr Anson attended the meeting to formally object to the fence that had been erected in front of the ‘pond’ by Mr Page. The ‘pond is on unregistered land. Their objections were:- i.

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Wardington Village Cinema – The Lady in the Van

Wardington Village Cinema returns in 2016, screening Alan Bennett's big screen comedy "Lady in the Van" on Saturday March 19th. Please book your tickets early with either Sam Young (750871) or Paul Bimson (758885) or via the email address: wardingtoncinema@hotmail.com

Newspapers

Those in the village who have papers currently delivered by John Pennock will be aware that he is retiring with effect from Saturday, 27th February. He has not either formally sold or handed on his round. I have met this morning with Smiths Newsagents (no relation to WH!) who deliver newspapers widely in the Banbury area and are prepared to deliver to former customers of John's in Wardington and Williamscot. Full details: Smiths Newsagents, 5 Beaumont Business Centre, Beaumont Close, Banbury, OX16 1TN (behind Karcher). Tel: 01295 268499. E-mail: info@smithsnewsagents.co.uk. Contact: Robert (supported by Guy). Office hours: 3.00am - 11.00am. Deliveries will be around 6.00am (a little later at week-ends!). If you wish to take up their service with effect from

Spring Clean 2016

JOIN YOUR LOCAL CLEAN UP Saturday 5th March Volunteers to meet at Barn Farm Plants between 10:am - 10:30am All equipment for the Clean-up provided. No Cars to be left in the car park during the clean. Join the Clean for the Queen weekend and let's clear up our village in time. Clean for The Queen is a campaign launched by Country Life magazine in partnership with Keep Britain Tidy to clear up Britain in time for The Queen’s 90th birthday in 2016. In the run up to The Queen's 90th birthday on 21 April 2016, we aim to inspire a million people to take action and enjoy a few hours together litter-picking to make the places where we live more

Church Floodlighting

The church floodlighting can be sponsored on a week-by-week basis. Please do consider sponsoring a week in celebration of an event or anniversary, in memory of a loved one, or just because you enjoy seeing our beautiful church lit up at night! Click here to download the sponsorship information form: ChurchFloodlightingSponsorshipInfo Click here to download the floodlighting sponsorship form: ChurchFloodlightingSponsorshipForm

HS2 – Wardington in the news

On Tuesday this week there was a piece on ITV's Meridian News about the proposed increase in traffic volumes through Wardington due to HS2 construction. There is a summary on the ITV website.

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Mail on Sunday article

Wardington resident Charles Holbech was interviewed by the Mail on Sunday this week about HS2. You can read the article, published in today's paper, here: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3424768/Fury-village-braced-1-000-HS2-lorries-DAY-Residents-fear-seven-ton-juggernauts-used-build-50bn-rail-link-blight-Oxfordshire-community.html