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Police Message to Banbury and surrounding villages – Monday 14th May

Message to Banbury and surrounding villages - Monday 14th May Sightings Requested. A 'P' Reg, Green Isuzu Trooper Duty LBW estate vehicle has been seen acting in suspicious circumstances entering several farms in and around Chacombe, Middleton Cheney, Culworth and Wardington. It has also been seen in South Street, Banbury. If you see a vehicle matching this description acting suspiciously in your area, please telephone the police on 101 with information on location, occupants and direction of travel or 999 for immediate police response. Many Thanks Message sent by Deborah Hextall (Police, NHW & Community Messaging Co-ordinator, Cherwell LPA)

Abingdon Air & Country ‘Charity’ Show 2012

The 13th annual Abingdon Air & Country Show takes place on Sunday 6th May, at Abingdon Airfield, Oxfordshire, one of the region's larger charity events and helping to raise funding for the local Thames Valley & Chiltern Air Ambulance Trust. Amongst the first confirmed participants so far are a World War Two P51 Mustang and World War Two Hurricane as part of the Flying Displays, the Hurricane hopping over from its base at North Moreton, Didcot, owned by Peter Vacher. Military participants are being allocated over the coming few months. On the Ground, varied Arena Displays are being sought, Rock guitarist Rick Chase will be returning, and it is hoped once again one of the locally based Formula One teams

Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year from Barn Farm Plants

Barn Farm Plants will be closing 12 Noon Christmas Eve and re-opening Thursday 5th January 2012.

Christmas Charity Evening

Barn Farm Plants will be holding their annual charity evening on Wednesday 30th November. 6.30pm-8.30pm. Entry £2 (16's and under free). In aid of Katharine House Hospice and Dogs for the Disabled. Come and enjoy a festive evening with complimentary mulled wine, gift stalls, Christmas trees, fresh spruce door wreaths and FREE visits to Father Christmas. An evening not to miss!

WARDINGTON HANDBELL RINGERS

We will be ringing the Wardington Hand Bells again this Christmas, and we would be pleased to know if anyone would like us to visit their homes or parties on the run up to Christmas. I know that the hand bells became a start to many families' Christmas festivities for many years and we hope to be able rekindle those memories again. We will be collecting again for local charities. Please let me know if you want me to contact you to arrange a visit. David Cooper (01295) 266788 (07966) 513341

SEVERE WEATHER AND GENERAL EMERGENCY PLAN PARISH OF WARDINGTON

SEVERE WEATHER AND GENERAL EMERGENCY PLAN PARISH OF WARDINGTON Introduction Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) have recommended that parishes formulate a severe weather/emergency plan which is based upon looking after the elderly, sick and infirm who may need to get to a doctor/surgery/hospital in an emergency. Wardington Parish Council have asked me to formulate a simple, basic plan that would be readily available for ALL parishioners in a genuine case of practical assistance – and not just for severe winter weather. SEVERE WEATHER PLAN In the event of the roads being closed by snow, the following 4x4s are available for transportation of any ill parishioner either to the nearest Rendezvous point [R.V] for an Ambulance.

Cluster Care Group Day Opportunities

Day Centre for older persons who need some care or support for a physical or emotional problem, or in need of socialisation. Meets Tuesdays at the Sports Pavilion, Cropredy from 10 am to 3 pm. Contact Moya Reed on 01295 758531 Cluster Care Brochure

Letter from Tony Baldry MP re. Chacombe to Wardington road

Knowing of your interest in the work on the A361, I thought you might like to see a copy of the reply I have received from Oxfordshire County Council following a letter I wrote to the Chief Executive regarding the Chacombe to Wardington Road. Best wishes, Tony Baldry Steve Howell re Chacombe to Wardington road 190911

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Temporary Road Closure – A361 at Wardington 17, 18, 19 October 2011

In the interests of public safety it will be necessary for Oxfordshire County Council to close a short section of the A361 to facilitate carriageway patching and iron works. A Temporary Traffic Regulation Order is being made to implement the temporary closure and will operate from Monday 17 October 2011. The estimated duration of the works is 3 days. (The maximum duration of such a temporary closure will be 18 months or until completion of the works whichever is the earlier.) Very limited access will be maintained for emergency service vehicles and also overnight access for those residents within the closure area, subject to the progress of the works. Please note that access routes will depend on exactly where the

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Alice in Wonderland, Dec 10th in Northampton

We are hoping to arrange a coach party to the Royal and Derngate theatre on Saturday 10th December to see Alice in Wonderland. The performance starts at 5:15pm so it is ideal for families, and I understand it's very funny. Anyone who has been to this theatre will be aware that their standard is extremely high - we have had quite a few trips there during the last few years. We will have to book very soon as seats are already going fast, and so if you would like to join us perhaps you would be good enough to let me know as soon as possible and then I can get on and book everything up. My email address is