General interest

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.

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

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

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  

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.  

M40 J11 Services – Cut-off date 28th Dec.

If you are opposed to the construction of a new service station and associated infrastructure at the Banbury junction of the M40 it is vital that you register your objection by December 28th 2017. Nigel Bankes, Chair of Wardington Parish Council: "It is vital that residents submit their opposition to this planning proposal by 28th Dec, the final cut off date. Objections should be sent by email to planning@cherwell-dc.gov.uk ref 17/01044/F or click the button below to comment directly on the website (registration required).   "Numbers matter in situations such as this and Euro Garages have cynically submitted their application over the Christmas period when everyone's attention is elsewhere."   Wardington Parish Council has objected to this application on

IMPORTANT – TIME LIMIT – M40 J11 Services

To All Local Residents - An important message from Rosy Burke of Chacombe regarding the possible new service station at M40 Junction 11: Hi all, IMPORTANT - TIME LIMIT Not sure if you are aware that the Eurogarages Service Station has reared its impossible head again? Cherwell District Council - Eurogarages Planning Application - Comments for Planning Application 17/01044/F Please do go onto the CDC planning website if you have any comments to make - we must keep up the level of interest - Eurogarages have cynically put in with just a short time to comment before Christmas. Rosy Burke (contact details below) Development of land to the north east of Junction 11 of the M40 Banbury, to provide a

Wardington Village Cinema Needs YOU!

With the latest screening at Wardington Village Cinema this Friday (8th December) we only have 6 people confirmed as attending! Please support us so we can continue to provide this professionally screened cinema experience for the village.  Please let either Sam (01295 750 871) or Paul (01295 758 855) or email wardingtoncinema@hotmail.com if you plan to attend. We are showing "The Light Between Oceans" which has very good reviews and should give everyone an enjoyable social evening.  We hope to see you on Friday. Tickets: £6.50 Standard £4.50 Standard.

Time to book your tickets for “The Light Between Oceans”

Wardington Village Cinema are screening "The Light Between Oceans" in just 9 days on Friday 8th December.  So it is time to let us know if you plan to attend, by calling either Sam (01295 750 871) or Paul (01295 758 855) or emailing wardingtoncinema@hotmail.com "The Light Between The Oceans"  is the story of Tom Sherbourne, a lighthouse keeper and his adored wife Isabel (Alicia Vikander) who discover a baby adrift in a boat off the remote coast of Western Australia, they must make a choice. When they decide to raise the child as their own, the shattering consequences of this choice change their lives forever. As usual, your entry price (£6.50 Standard, £4.50 Concessions) provides you with a fun social evening with professionally screened

Wardington Village Cinema to screen “The Light Between Oceans”

On Friday 8th December, Wardington Village Cinema will be screening "The Light Between Oceans". Featuring an incredible cast including Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander and Rachel Weisz, The Light Between Oceans is the story of Tom Sherbourne, a lighthouse keeper and his adored wife Isabel (Alicia Vikander) who discover a baby adrift in a boat off the remote coast of Western Australia, they must make a choice. When they decide to raise the child as their own, the shattering consequences of this choice change their lives forever. Doors open at 7.15, and Tickets are priced £4.50 for concessions and £6.50 standard. There will be a half time interval to chat, enjoy a free ice-cream and hopefully win a wonderful prize in our raffle (prize donations will