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Theft of Heating Oil

A message from Thames Valley Police With the recent increase in the cost of fuel, domestic heating oil is becoming a target for thieves. Following these simple ideas can act as a deterrent. Don’t be left out in the … CCTV can deter thieves and record any tampering or theft Oil levels check these often and report any irregularities Location of your oil tank, so it is in view of the property Defensive planting can deter thieves, grow prickly hedges Consider using security lighting to illuminate your tank, use an alarm for oil levels or build a cage around the tank. It is difficult to secure such a valuable asset as it is kept outside, often in full view and has

Harvest Supper 2015 – Sat. 3rd October

Tickets are selling very well for this year's Harvest Supper in the Memorial Hall at 7:30 pm on Saturday 3rd October. Please do come and join in what is always a great fun evening, with a delicious main course of Cottage Pie made by the Friends of St. Mary Magdalene, plus cheese and apple pie for pudding. There will be a cash bar and raffle so please join in, buy plenty of raffle tickets, and most importantly, eat, drink and be merry! Tickets are available from Andrew & Ginny Steven at Tite Cottage in Upper Wardington. Call in, ring 750765 or email ginny@asteven.com. Alternatively you can ask any member of the Friends committee. The cost is £10 for adults and

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Superfast Broadband

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/  

Church Service – Sunday, 13th September

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.

Harvest Supper – Reminder to buy your tickets

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.

Parish Council Minutes (September)

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

Church Bells – HM The Queen

The Church bells will be rung on Wednesday, 9th September at 10.00am to celebrate the Queen becoming the longest ever reigning monarch.  

Village defibrillator

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

Wardington Village Cinema – Friday 25th September

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.

Harvest Supper Sat 3rd October at 7:30pm

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!