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Garden Club first visit of the season Thursday 25th May

Our first Wardington Garden Club 2023 visit is on Thursday May 25 at 6.30 It is to the garden of Richard and Daphne Preston Primrose Garden North Side Steeple Aston OX25 4SE Richard will put an A Frame on the pavement to make it easy to find. There is parking on site for 6 cars. Others can park on the street. Richard came and gave us a very interesting talk about the history and development of Primrose Garden at our annual meeting in March. Now we have the chance to see it for ourselves. Other Garden Clubs tell me it is well worth seeing. Tea and a slice of Daphne’s cake will be provided. Could you let me

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Williamscot Art Week 20th & 21st May 2023

Williamscot Art Group Oxfordshire Artworks No.s 178 and 179 David Shapiro, Julie Herd and Juliet Bankes are opening two studios this weekend at Cannon's Yard and The Studio in the Wood Williamscot. Open Saturday 20 May Noon - 8.00pm this includes the Private View with wine and nibbles. Open Sunday 21 May Noon - 5.00pm

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Tomorrow (17/05) – Wardington Memorial Hall AGM

The Wardington Memorial hall AGM will take place tomorrow, Wednesday 17th May, at 19:30 in the hall. All residents of Wardington, Williamscot and Coton are cordially invited and encouraged to attend.

Wardington Memorial Hall AGM – Wednesday 17th May

The Wardington Memorial hall AGM will take place on Wednesday 17th May at 19:30 in the hall. All residents of Wardington, Williamscot and Coton are cordially invited and encouraged to attend.

CAMBRIDGE VOICES, Saturday 20th May 2023, St Mary Magdalene

CAMBRIDGE VOICES present An evening of joyful works for coronation, well known anthems and spirituals including Handel - Zadok the Priest Tallis - If ye love me Byrd - Sing joyfully Silvestrov - Prayer for Ukraine Saturday 20th May 2023 from 6.00 - 7.00 p.m. St Mary Magdalene Church, Wardington in aid of church funds Tickets £15 Doors open 5.15 for wine and soft drinks Tickets from Nigel Bankes Tel: 01295 750500 Email: nigelbankes23@gmail.com Payment to Wardington PCC a/c 00169240 sort code 30.90.42 Or buy online: The concert starts with the extraordinary canon by Robert Wylkynson (c.1515) from the Eton Choirbook, then the motet Ave Maria by Parsons, both in Surround Sound. Then the famous If ye love me by

Coronation celebrations, Saturday 6th May, from 5pm

Although there are no village-wide plans to celebrate the Coronation, there are gatherings in the village on Saturday 6th May from 5pm to toast our new King & Queen. If you wish to join in, please bring an umbrella, chair, picnic rug, children's tea, cake, sandwiches, a bottle / drink and some nibbles as you wish. Everybody is welcome, there is no formality, it's just a nice excuse for the community to get together. Gatherings are either on School Green (outside Clive & Philippa Hunt’s house, opposite the church) or near the Old Pool in Upper Wardington (where we have the carol singing), but not underneath the trees. There will be bunting and good cheer, weather permitting! UPDATE: Bring an

Wardington Baby & Toddler Group

We are looking to restart the baby & toddler social group in the village. If you have pre-school aged children (or a bump!) please join us for the first session on Tuesday 9th May 13:30-15:00. The session on the 9th of May will be free to help us understand the level interest and ages of children who are likely to attend. Going forward there will be a small cost (approx £3) to cover the hall hire cost and refreshments. There are some toys at the hall from previous groups, but feel free to bring a toy for your little one until we work out what is needed on a regular basis. Any questions, feedback, or want to get involved in

Safari Supper 2023 – Friday 23rd June

MID-SUMMER SAFARI SUPPER 2023 Friday 23rd June 7.15pm at St. Mary Magdalene The Friends of St. Mary Magdalene Church in Wardington invite you to join them in this very popular event, designed to provide an opportunity for villagers old and new to meet and socialise whilst raising funds to maintain our beautiful church.You can join in by:Offering to host 4 or more people (plus hosts = 6) for supper, main course only with wine.Providing a pudding for ‘After Dinner’ held at the Memorial Hall.Simply buying a ticket.The evening will begin with a drinks reception in the churchyard when you will have the chance to meet your hosts and fellow guests.The programme for the evening is as follows:7.15pm Pimms

Photo call – Tomorrow at 11am, Captain Tom’s Flag

The Banbury Guardian has asked for a photo of Captain Tom's Flag. We are asking for all villagers who can to come along to the bus shelter in the centre of the village (opposite the Memorial Hall) at 11am tomorrow, Sunday 30th April 2023, for a village photo with the flag. Whether it will make the front page, who knows!

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Captain Tom’s Flag by Roderick Stell

“Tomorrow will be a good day” is the expression of hope for the future which many of us associate with the late Captain Tom Moore. He caught the public’s eye when, one hundred years of age, he set out to raise some money for the NHS by walking round his garden with his Zimmer-frame, this was in gratitude for the care he received during a life-threatening illness. Caught up by the media, the few hundred pounds he had hoped to raise became millions. Captain Tom’s autobiography of 2020 came to my attention after his death because he was well-known for his roots in Keighley, my own home town, and I discovered that he and my father had both served in

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