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This evening at 6pm: Carols in the Memorial Hall

Due to the rain, this evening's Carols on the Green is moving indoors. Please come to the Memorial Hall for a 6pm start. Mulled wine and mince pies will be served, along with hot chocolate, stollen and sausage rolls! We will be collecting for the Friends of St Mary Magdalene - please bring some cash and give generously. The drinks and food are free, however we greatly appreciate a donation of at least £2 each. The event will last for 45 minutes.

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Banbury Museum Risk of Closure – Urgent appeal

Banbury Museum faces the threat of closure due to the removal of funding by Cherwell District Council. This would be a tragedy for Banbury. Please take the time to read the appeal on the museum website which tells you the ways in which you can help: https://www.banburymuseum.org/news/no-funding-no-museum/. Time is very short. The council have released their budget consultation at the time of year when people are busiest, possibly in the hope that it will attract less scrutiny. If you are able to make time to complete the questionnaire, please do so, and do pay particular attention to question 15 with respect to the museum. I have received the following email from the museum: Cherwell District Council have launched a consultation

Christmas Fundraising Draw 2025

St Mary Magdalene, Wardington, Christmas Fundraising Draw. ENTER ON-LINE - CLICK HERE! Join our Church Christmas Fund Raising Appeal with Prizes to be won too! Prizes to include: Long week-end in cottage in Yorkshire Dales (donated By Roderick & Nikki Stell) Festive Christmas Hamper Champagne Barn Farm Plants Voucher Mumford Butchers Voucher Wine & Wine glasses (donated by Majestic Wine) Wine (donated by Majestic Wine) Case of Local Ale Case of Carlsberg Lager More prizes to be added FOLLOW THIS LINK to the ticket page. Pledge the number of tickets @ £5 each you want and pay by BACS to be entered into the draw. Full instructions on the Prize Draw page.

Christmas Fundraising Draw 2025

St Mary Magdalene, Wardington, Christmas Fundraising Draw. ENTER ON-LINE - CLICK HERE! Join our Church Christmas Fund Raising Appeal with Prizes to be won too! Prizes to include: Long week-end in cottage in Yorkshire Dales (donated By Roderick & Nikki Stell) Festive Christmas Hamper Champagne Barn Farm Plants Voucher Mumford Butchers Voucher Wine & Wine glasses (donated by Majestic Wine) Wine (donated by Majestic Wine) Case of Local Ale Case of Carlsberg Lager More prizes to be added FOLLOW THIS LINK to the ticket page. Pledge the number of tickets @ £5 each you want and pay by BACS to be entered into the draw. Full instructions on the Prize Draw page.

VENUE CHANGE: Carols on the Green, Wed 18th Dec at 6pm: Rain forecast

Heavy rain forecast - New venue: VILLAGE HALL This year's Carols on the Green is from 6pm to 6:45pm on Wednesday 18th December in the Memorial Hall Mulled wine and mince pies will be served, along with hot chocolate, stollen and sausage rolls! We will be collecting for the Friends of St Mary Magdalene - please bring some cash and give generously. The drinks and food are free, however we greatly appreciate a donation of at least £2 each. The event will last for 45 minutes. Carols A4 poster 2024

ABILITY Local Community Bus Service for Wardington and Williamscot

ABILITY Local Community Bus Service for Wardington and Williamscot Following the temporary closure of the A361 the Stagecoach 200 Bus Service to Banbury has been unable to run. The Parish Council again has been in contact with the ABILITY Local Community Bus Service who are able to help. Originally the Ability service was setup in April 2022 following the notification that Stagecoach were to withdraw the Daventry to Banbury service. However, this did not happen and the Ability service was rarely used. Ability are able to operate a regular service into Banbury on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  If you require another route, let ABILITY know. Future services will depend on supply and demand. There are 3 different membership categories: Pick-up and

Christmas Fundraising Draw 2024 Reminder

REMINDER TO GET YOUR TICKETS! St Mary Magdalene, Wardington, Christmas Fundraising Draw. ENTER ON-LINE - CLICK HERE! Join our Church Christmas Fund Raising Appeal with Prizes to be won too! Prizes to include: • Long week-end in cottage in Yorkshire Dales (donated By Roderick & Nikki Stell) • Festive Christmas Hamper • Meal for two at Hare & Hounds • Gin Cocktail Mixing Kit • Champagne • Barn Farm Plants £30 Voucher • Mumford Butchers £10 Voucher • Wine & Wine glasses (donated by Majestic Wine) • More Wine glasses (donated by Majestic Wine) • Case of Carlsberg Lager FOLLOW THIS LINK to the ticket page. Pledge the number of tickets @ £5 each you want and pay by

Reminder: Carols on the Green, Wed 18th Dec at 6pm

This year's Carols on the Green is from 6pm to 6:45pm on Wednesday 18th December on the green in Upper Wardington. Mulled wine and mince pies will be served, along with hot chocolate, stollen and sausage rolls! We will be collecting for the Friends of St Mary Magdalene - please bring some cash and give generously. The drinks and food are free, however we greatly appreciate a donation of at least £2 each. The event will last for 45 minutes. Carols A4 poster 2024

Christmas Fundraising Draw 2024 Reminder

REMINDER TO GET YOUR TICKETS! St Mary Magdalene, Wardington, Christmas Fundraising Draw. ENTER ON-LINE - CLICK HERE! Join our Church Christmas Fund Raising Appeal with Prizes to be won too! Prizes to include: • Long week-end in cottage in Yorkshire Dales (donated By Roderick & Nikki Stell) • Festive Christmas Hamper • Meal for two at Hare & Hounds • Gin Cocktail Mixing Kit • Champagne • Barn Farm Plants £30 Voucher • Mumford Butchers £10 Voucher • Wine & Wine glasses (donated by Majestic Wine) • More Wine glasses (donated by Majestic Wine) • Case of Carlsberg Lager FOLLOW THIS LINK to the ticket page. Pledge the number of tickets @ £5 each you want and pay by