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HS2 Community: Drop-in sessions

HS2 COMMUNITY DROP-IN SESSIONS We will be holding our first drop-in session at Chipping Warden Village Hall in May. This will be an opportunity to come and speak with members of the delivery teams (both from Fusion and HS2). We will be continuing to hold monthly drop-in sessions within the wider community to discuss the plans and developments of the scheme. Fusion are working with local communities to keep them informed, and will provide dates in advance of impactful works, ranging from meetings with local community stakeholder groups, to holding further resident engagement events. * * * * * * * First Event on Tuesday 8 May 2018 from 11am to 2pm Further events Tuesday 12 June 2018

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Reminder: Paddington 2 Screening this Friday (20th April)!

Just a quick reminder that we are screening Paddington 2 at the village hall this Friday night (20th April), doors open at 7.15pm, film starts at 8pm. We are a little short on numbers, so please come along if you can - you can pay on the door but it'll help us greatly if you let us know before if you are planning to attend. You are welcome to bring your own food and drink to enjoy during the film, but we also provide a free ice cream in the half time interval, when we also draw a raffle (contributions to the raffle are greatly appreciated). All profits from the night go to the upkeep of the village hall. Paul

Tags: General interest, Memorial Hall, Village Cinema|

Time to book your tickets for Paddington 2

Please let either Paul (01295 758855) or Sam (01295 750871) know, as soon as you can, if you plan to attend the screening of "Paddington 2" on Friday April 20th, or email wardingtoncinema@hotmail.com The Radio Times: "One of the best movies of the year!" The Independent: "Superior sequel full of charm and humour"

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Proposed new J11 services – AGAIN?!

Apologies for those who have seen this item already - we are re-posting it as the auto-email notifying you of new posts has been offline for a few days. Please do read this very important message. Most residents of Wardington will have received a further letter from Cherwell Council planning department about amendments to the application for a new service station on the A361 at J11 of the M40. The letter states that the layout of the buildings has been altered and the previously proposed hotel removed. The Editor of this website is firmly opposed to this proposal and would like to urge all residents of a similar opinion to comment on the Planning Portal here: https://www.publicaccess.cherwell.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=OPQVWTEMK8A00. Comments can also

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2018 NEWS FROM CROPREDY TENNIS CLUB – EVERYONE’S GAME

Club Nights 6.00pm. Mondays (all members) and Wednesdays (Ladies only). Non members are welcome to attend their first club night as a free “taster” session. Junior coaching Fridays 4.15 to 5.15 For the summer term. Coaching from Banbury Tennis Academy at the tennis courts Starts 20 April. Discounted fee for club members. Contact Simon Bright for more information. Adult coaching sessions. Monday club nights 7 May, 4 June, 2 July. Free for members. £5.00 for non members, refundable if they become members. Ball Machine new for 2018. Members can hire by the day for a fun workout to practise and improve their play. Sunday 6 May Junior taster Try Tennis 2.30-3.30pm Open to members and non-members. Fun drills to develop

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Proposed new J11 services – AGAIN?!

Most residents of Wardington will have received a further letter from Cherwell Council planning department about amendments to the application for a new service station on the A361 at J11 of the M40. The letter states that the layout of the buildings has been altered and the previously proposed hotel removed. The Editor of this website is firmly opposed to this proposal and would like to urge all residents of a similar opinion to comment on the Planning Portal here: https://www.publicaccess.cherwell.gov.uk/online-applications/submitComment.do?action=submitComment&activeTab=neighbourComments. Comments can also be emailed to DM.comments@cherwell-dc.gov.uk. A few facts to consider when deciding whether or not to comment: There is a large Premier Inn already at J11, and Ermont Way service station is a few meters beyond this.

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Please book now, to avoid cancellation of Wardington Village Cinema!

The Wardington Village Cinema is this Friday (9th February), but we have only 10 people confirmed to attend! Therefore, we are in danger of needing to cancel the event. Please let us know tomorrow (Tuesday) if you plan to attend, so we can establish if we can go ahead with the screening of Victoria and Abdul. email wardingtoncinema@hotmail.com or call Sam 01295 750 871 or Paul 01295 758 855

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Time to book your tickets for Wardington Village Cinema

Wardington Village Cinema is back next Friday (9th February) screening Victoria & Abdul: The extraordinary true story of an unlikely friendship in the later years of Queen Victoria's (Judi Dench) remarkable rule. When Abdul Karim (Ali Fazal), a young clerk, travels from India to participate in the Queen's Golden Jubilee, he is surprised to find favour with the Queen herself. As the Queen questions the constrictions of her long-held position, the two forge an unlikely and devoted alliance with a loyalty to one another that her household and inner circle all attempt to destroy. As the friendship deepens, the Queen begins to see a changing world through new eyes and joyfully reclaims her humanity. Doors open at 7:15 pm and

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Byfield Bowls Club Quiz Night – 16th Feb

Byfield Bowls Club is hosting a Quiz Night on Friday 16th February 2018, 7pm start. Teams of 4, £5 per person (includes curry) Bar available. To register your team contact Chris Cross on 01327 260764 or info@byfieldbowls.co.uk Quiz Night Poster

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New tree for the churchyard

A new Red Oak tree was planted today in the churchyard. The Quercus Rubra will ultimately grow to 12 metres tall and will be a spectacular addition to the churchyard. It was bought to replace an Ash tree which was diseased and had to be felled. The Red Oak leaves go a deep red in autumn and should stand out most beautifully. The tree was kindly donated to St Mary Magdalene by Hazel Steven and she supervised the planting with Clive Hunt doing much of the digging on behalf of the PCC! You can find out more about the Red Oak on the Woodland Trust website by clicking here.

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