At last Superfast Broadband has arrived in Wardington and you can place an order immediately. The Openreach website for more details is here: http://www.superfast-openreach.co.uk/ The number to call to place an order is with BT is 0800 111 4567, although you can use a large number of different suppliers, details on the Openreach website: http://www.superfast-openreach.co.uk/buy-it-now/
The Banbury Guardian has made an error to-day with the notice of this Sunday’s Church service. The service is United Benefice Holy Communion at 10.00am taken by Revd Hilary Campbell.
A gentle reminder that this year's Harvest Supper is on Saturday 3rd October at 7:30pm in the Memorial Hall. Please get your tickets from Andrew & Ginny Steven, Tite Cottage in Upper Wardington, by knocking on the door, calling 01295 750765 or emailing ginny@asteven.com. Tickets are £10 for adults and £7.50 for OAPs and children. Please make cheques payable to Wardington PCC. Please note that we won't be issuing physical tickets this year. Do join the Friends of St Mary Magdalene for this very enjoyable village event. Supper is cottage pie made by the Friends, followed by apple pie and cheese and biscuits. There will be a cash bar and raffle. Thanks for your support.
Minutes of the Meeting of Wardington Parish Council held on Tuesday 1st September 2015 at 7.30pm in Wardington Memorial Hall In Attendance: Mr N Bankes (Vice-Chair), Mr I Franklin, Mr G Martin, Mrs A Pascoe, Mr M Patterson, Mr K Atack (District Councillor), Mr M Hickman (Clerk), Mr B Jarrett (Parishioner) Apologies: Mr G Page (Chair) Minutes of the Previous Meetings (July 28th): Agreed and signed 1. Matters arising from previous meetings 1.1 HS2 The HS2 petition was lodged to parliament on August 14th by the HS2 Action Group and Pinsent Masons solicitors. The HS2 Action Group will represent the parish council at the HS2 Select Committee parliamentary hearing in November (date tbc). On the 30th September, representatives from HS2 Ltd. will
The Church bells will be rung on Wednesday, 9th September at 10.00am to celebrate the Queen becoming the longest ever reigning monarch.
I was wondering if anyone in the village is interested in setting up a group to consider raising money to get a defibrillator for the village? This might include a course for learning how to use it (which would take about 20 minutes) and training up as many people as possible in first aid. Please email all expressions of interest to John Rourke of Taylor's Cottage jrssne@yahoo.com
To kick off the new film night season to take place in the Memorial Hall, on Friday 25th September we will be screening the Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Doors open 7.15pm - film commences at 8pm. The interval will include a raffle prize draw and a complimentary ice cream.
The Friends of St. Mary Magdalene are once again pleased to be organising the annual Harvest Supper on Saturday 3rd October 2015 at 7:30pm in the Memorial Hall Tickets, priced at £10 for adults, £7.50 for OAPs and children, are available from Andrew & Ginny Steven on 01295 750765 or any other member of the Friends committee. Please join us for cottage pie followed by apple pie and cheese & biscuits. There will be a cash bar and raffle. The evening is always great fun so please do encourage your friends and neighbours to join in. We are especially keen to welcome new residents of the village!
The Annual Ride and Stride Event is taking place on Saturday 12th September between 10am and 6pm. This is a sponsored challenge organised by the interdominational Oxfordshire Historic Churches Trust which support local churches, half of the sponsorship money goes to the nominated church and half to the Trust. People can help by either riding (cycling or horse riding) or striding (walking) to visit as many churches as they can on the day; or by sponsoring those taking part – including those on church duty! Sponsorship forms and information can be obtained from Sue Upton (01295 758398 or redhouse2006@btinternet.com) who is the contact for St Mary Magdalene church, Wardington. Visit http://ohct.org.uk/ride-stride/paperwork/ for more information.
Wardington Flower, Produce & Craft Show at the Memorial Hall from 2:30pm on Sunday 13th September 2015 The Committee would like to extend an invitation to everyone to come along and join in, and especially to any new villagers or to people who may not have thought about entering before. The emphasis is more on friendly competition, meeting friends and enjoying a happy day, rather than being OTT on the serious side. Please come along and join in, and help keep alive this enjoyable tradition in Wardington. The Show will be open to everyone from 2.30pm, and tea and cakes will be served throughout. Apart from the usual vegetables and flower classes, there are baking and jam/jelly/marmalade/ chutney classes, children's