General interest

HS2 – Advanced Works Notice – A361 through Wardington

Fusion working on behalf of HS2 have issued an Advance Works Notification for Road construction works A361 through Wardington You will shortly see works starting late October on the A361 though Wardington and we will be keeping you updated and informed as these works progress. What we will be doing in your area? We will be widening the existing road at three bends on the A361 within Wardington, installing a puffin crossing and carrying out other associated road improvement works. These works will include the below: • Grass and shrub trimming • Road widening • Installation of road crossing • New road markings • New village gateways (village sign, road markings and gate entrance feature) at the north and south

HS2 – Local Drop in at Wardington

Fusion working on behalf of HS2  invite the residents of the Wardington, Williamscot and Coton area to: HS2 Drop-In HS2 Construction Work is progressing at Chipping Warden It won’t be long before they start in Wardington The Parish Council has arranged a Drop-In meeting with the contractors. Date: Tuesday October 15th 2019 Time: Between 4.00pm and 7.00pm Venue: St. Mary Magdalene Church, Wardington (many thanks to the Churchwardens) Ask about: Road Closures Traffic Levels Traffic Management Work on the A361 through the Village Rat Run Control Timing of the Work Programme Help and Guidance for: Local Businesses, Farmers, Residents with Properties on the A361, All the Rest of Us How Long will we be affected by HS2 Construction Work. Come

HS2 Drop-in at Wardington

HS2 Drop-In HS2 Construction Work is progressing at Chipping Warden It won’t be long before they start work in Wardington The Parish Council has arranged a Drop-In meeting with the contractors. Date: Tuesday,  October 15th Time: Between 4.00pm and 7.00pm Venue: The Church (many thanks to the Churchwardens) Ask about:- ·       Road Closures ·       Traffic Levels ·       Traffic Management ·       Work on the A361 through the Village ·       Rat Run Control ·       Timing of the Work Programme ·       Help and Guidance for: Local Businesses, Farmers, Residents with Properties on the A361, All the Rest of Us ·       How Long will we be affected by HS2 Construction Work   Come along anytime between 4pm and 7pm   Require more information Please

Tai Chi Classes

TAI CHI Gentle movement for health and wellbeing at Wardington Memorial Hall   October 2019 Programme Tuesdays October 1st 10:00 – 11:00am October 8th 2:00 – 3:00pm October 15th 10:00 – 11:00am October 22nd 10:00 – 11:00am October 29th 10:00 – 11:00am * * * * * * * * * *   For further details contact: 01295 758084 * * * * Please feel free to drop in and observe if you would like to.

Last Call for Ride & Stride 14th Sept.

Don't miss out on this years Ride + Stride event!  Ride + Stride is a national sponsored bike ride or walk in which people all over England walk or cycle between churches  Please see the Ride and Stride news announcement for details: https://mailchi.mp/ohct/j6olxopvor?e=a9b97ad7f8

HS2 – Local Drop in

Fusion on behalf of HS2 would like to invite you to a drop in for residents in the Chipping Warden area. About this event: At the drop in we will be able to share information with you on the progress of works in your area. There will be staff on hand to answer your questions and talk to you about the construction of the Chipping Warden bypass and other local works. When: Wednesday, 18th September, between 4pm and 7pm Where: Chipping Warden Village Hall, Culworth Rd, OX17 1LB Chipping Warden Drop In Poster_20190918 We look forward to seeing you.

Safari Supper Fri 21st June – Final Call!

MID-SUMMER SAFARI SUPPER Friday 21st June 2019 For more than ten years, the Friends of St. Mary Magdalene Church in Wardington have organised the incredibly popular Safari Supper. We would like to invite you once again to take part 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 purchasing a ticket to attend the evening’s activities. PLEASE BOOK EARLY TO SECURE YOUR TICKET The evening will begin

Safari Supper Fri 21st June – Reminder to book!

MID-SUMMER SAFARI SUPPER Friday 21st June 2019 For more than ten years, the Friends of St. Mary Magdalene Church in Wardington have organised the incredibly popular Safari Supper. We would like to invite you once again to take part 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 purchasing a ticket to attend the evening’s activities. PLEASE BOOK EARLY TO SECURE YOUR TICKET The evening will begin

Safari Supper Fri 21st June

MID-SUMMER SAFARI SUPPER Friday 21st June 2019 For more than ten years, the Friends of St. Mary Magdalene Church in Wardington have organised the incredibly popular Safari Supper. We would like to invite you once again to take part 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 purchasing a ticket to attend the evening’s activities. PLEASE BOOK EARLY TO SECURE YOUR TICKET The evening will begin

HS2 Update – A361 Road Improvements

HS2 Update - A361 Road Improvements In case you are not aware,  Dawnus working on behalf of Fusion, HS2’s Enabling Works Contractor, entered administration on 14th  March 2019. Dawnus were appointed to construct the by-pass at Chipping Warden so work has been halted.  In addition, Dawnus was also the sub-contractor responsible for carrying out the necessary road improvements  through Wardington. These road works were expected to start soon but now will be subject to some delay. HS2 have advised us that the news about Dawnus was disappointing for them and the wider UK construction industry, HS2 and Fusion are working hard to implement contingency plans to ensure the works are delivered with minimal disruption. The latest update on Dawnus is that