General interest

Fusion (HS2) – Community sessions at the Hare and Hounds

Fusion (HS2) - Community sessions at the Hare and Hounds Fusion, working on behalf of HS2, have already started work towards widening the existing road at the three corners on the A361 within Wardington, installing a puffin crossing and other associated road improvements. Fusion propose to hold community sessions, bi-weekly, in order to give Wardington residents some reassurance that if they have any issues or concerns they will be dealt with quickly. The Wardington sessions pre-Christmas will be held at:  The Hare and Hounds, Wardington between 4:00pm and 7:00pm :  Wednesday, 20th November, 2019 Wednesday, 4th December, 2019  Please feel free to pop in and to talk to the Fusion representatives.   Wardington Parish Council

Tai Chi classes in Wardington

TAI CHI Gentle movement for health and wellbeing at Wardington Memorial Hall   Nov / Dec 2019 Programme Tuesdays November 5th 10:00 – 11:00am November 12th  2:00 – 3:00pm November 19th 10:00 – 11:00am November 26th 10:00 – 11:00am December 3rd 10:00 – 11:00am December 10th 2:00 – 3:00pm December 17th 10:00 – 11:00am * * * * * * * * * * For further details contact: 01295 758084 * * * *

HS2 – Fusion road works through Wardington to start

Information Notice   HS2 have informed us that Fusion are looking to start works on 30th October 2019.   There will be survey works initially and traffic management that will result in lane closures at off peak times.   Maps detailing the location of works and road closures have been uploaded on the Commonplace both for Northants and Oxfordshire: https://hs2innorthants.commonplace.is/ https://hs2inbucksandoxfordshire.commonplace.is/overview/ Information specific to Wardington is located in the Northants link. Full road closures of the A361 are not scheduled to occur until January 2020.   Wardington Parish Council    

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