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Wardington Garden Club 2017 – AGM

Wardington Garden Club 2017 The Club visits gardens and other places of interest locally through the summer. There is a Produce and Craft Show in September and another indoor event during the winter. Our members represent all sizes and types of garden. Some are keen gardeners. Some just enjoy looking at gardens. Some just like spending an evening with local friends. All are welcome. Our year starts with the AGM on Wednesday March 29 *********************************** AGM: Wednesday March 29 Time: 7.45pm Venue: The Memorial Hall *********************************** Come and collect your Programme and Discount Cards Wine, soft drinks and nibbles provided Potential Members and Guests welcome *********************************** Further information from Secretary Jane Pearson (01295) 750316 Treasurer Malcolm Patterson (01295) 750014

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Minutes of the Wardington Parish Council Meeting – 14th February 2017

Minutes of the Wardington Parish Council Meeting Location: Wardington Memorial Hall Date: Tuesday, 14th February, 2017 (7:30pm) In Attendance: Mr G Page (Chairman), Mr I Franklin, Mr B Jarrett (Clerk) Parishioners: Mr M Page, Mr J Baker, Mrs A Baker, Mrs T Barrett. Apologies: Mr N Bankes, Mr M Patterson, Mrs A Pascoe, Mr G Martin, Mr A Crossley, Mr K Atack. Mr G Page declared that as there was not a quorum at the meeting any issues requiring a decision would have to be addressed at the next council meeting. 1. Minutes of previous meeting. (10th January 2017) Approval deferred until next meeting. 2. Mr G Page requested to hear the parishioners cases before returning to the official

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A Street Cat Named Bob

Wardington Village Cinema's next screening is A Street Cat Named Bob on Friday 17th March. Based on the true life story and international best-selling book, A Street Cat Named Bob is a moving and uplifting film that will touch the heart of everyone. When London busker and recovering drug addict James Bowen finds injured ginger street cat Bob in his sheltered accommodation, he has no idea just how much his life is about to change. Book your tickets by calling Sam Young (01295 750 871) or Paul Bimson (01295 758 855) or by emailing wardingtoncinema@hotmail.com

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The Warbler February 2017 edition now available to download

You should have had the February 2017 edition of The Warbler delivered through your letterbox, however if you can't get enough of this special Valentines edition, you can also download a PDF copy to take with you on your iPad, laptop, phone or other electronic reader. Click to visit the Warbler page on this website where the current issue, as well as some back-issues, are being made available.

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Remember to book your tickets for this Friday’s Ab Fab the Movie Screening

Please let either Paul Bimson (01295 758855) or Sam Young (01295 7508710) know, as soon as possible, if you plan to attend this Friday's (20th January) screening Absolutely Fabulous the Movie. This feature-length comedy based on the award-winning TV series starring Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley as the infamous Edina and Patsy. Causing mayhem and havoc wherever they go, Edina and Patsy continue to enjoy their booze-soaked, glamorous lifestyle when they find themselves taking the blame for a major faux pas at a trendy London launch party. Consequently hounded by the media and paparazzi, the pair flee to the south of France where they immediately settle in to the ways of lavish living. Despite being broke, the duo conspire a

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MP Launches new Campaign for the Horton Hospital

Victoria Prentis MP has launched a new campaign to protect services at the Horton General Hospital. An e-mail received by our District Councillor Ken Atack reads:- Subject: #Banbury2JR campaign Dear Ken, I hope you had a lovely Christmas and a very happy New Year! As part of our fight to protect services at the Horton General Hospital, I have launched the campaign, #Banbury2JR. The campaign will encourage people in and around Banbury to fill out a form (attached) about journey times to the JR in Oxford, and post their travel times on social media using the hash tag #Banbury2JR. My office will then collate the information and pass it onto the Oxford University Hospitals Trust and Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group. Form

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Time to reserve your tickets!

With less than 2 weeks to go until the screening of Ab Fab the Movie at Wardington Village Cinema, now is the time to reserve your ticket! Doors will open at 7.15pm on Friday 20th of January for the 8pm start. As normal there will be a half time interval when we will draw the raffle, and to give you time to socialize and enjoy your free ice cream. Tickets are only £6.50 (£4.50 concessions), with all profits going to maintaining the Memorial hall. Call Sam Young (01295 750 871) or Paul Bimson (01295 758855) or email wardingtoncinema@hotmail.com to reserve your ticket NOW!

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Ab Fab the Movie

Wardington Village Cinema's next screening is of Ab Fab the Movie on Friday 20th January. A feature-length comedy based on the award-winning TV series starring Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley as the infamous Edina and Patsy. Causing mayhem and havoc wherever they go, Edina and Patsy continue to enjoy their booze-soaked, glamorous lifestyle when they find themselves taking the blame for a major faux pas at a trendy London launch party. Consequently hounded by the media and paparazzi, the pair flee to the south of France where they immediately settle in to the ways of lavish living. Despite being broke, the duo conspire a way to prolong their stay. The film also sees the return of Edina's daughter Saffy (Julia

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Visit to Parliament – May 8th 2017

We are delighted to announce that we have been offered a tour of the Houses of Parliament on Monday 8th May 2017, thanks to Victoria Prentis MP. The tour is for up to 25 people and tickets will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. We will most likely book a mini-bus or small coach to take us there and back, the cost of which will be divided equally among those attending. In the first instance, would you please send expressions of interest to Nigel Bankes either by email to nigelbankes23@gmail.com or by telephone on 01296 750500.

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Minutes of the Wardington Parish Council Meeting – November 22nd 2016

Minutes of the Wardington Parish Council Meeting Location: Wardington Memorial Hall Date: Tuesday, 11th October, 2016 (7:30pm) In Attendance: Mr G Page (Chair), Mr N Bankes, Mr M Patterson, Mrs A Pasco, Mr G Martin. Mr I Franklin, Mr A Crossley. Mr K Atack (District Councillor), Mr B Jarrett (Clerk) Parishioners: Mr C Morgan Apologies: Mr K Atack (for early departure) 1. Minutes of previous meeting. (11th October, 2016) Approved and signed. 2. Matters arising from previous minutes. 2.1 HS2 Update Mr Bankes reported that the Action Group will have a meeting with HS2 on 24/11/2016 following their meeting with OCC Highways on the 22/11/2016. The purpose of the meeting was not made clear but was expected to be more

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