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The Lady in the Van – Only a few tickets left

This Saturday (March 19th) Wardington Village Cinema will be Screening "The Lady in the Van" - Alan Bennett's big screen comedic adaptation of his own iconic memoir, starring Dame Maggie Smith. There has been a lot of interest for this film, so if you plan to attend ensure you reserve a ticket without delay, by calling Paul Bimson (01295 758855) or Sam Young (01295 750871). Doors open at 7.15 pm at the Memorial Village Hall, the film will start promptly at 8.00 pm. There will be a half time interval with free ice cream and a raffle (Raffle prize donations are gratefully accepted). Tickets - £6 Standard, £4 Concessions.

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Village Defibrillator

Thanks to fundraising by the Hare & Hounds, the defibrillator has now been supplied and installed at the village Memorial Hall. Training in its use is planned for Saturday, 6th February at 10am. Spaces are limited to 20 so please book in with Andrew Pearson – 07917554183 / andrewpearson@cch-uk.com

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2015 Poppy Appeal

Many thanks to everyone who gave so generously this year to the Poppy Appeal. The total reached by Wardington, Williamscot and Chacombe was £1,302.25 (a record amount) with £168.65 coming from the Church collection. Special thanks to all the collectors without whom I just could not manage. If anyone would like to help next year please let me know at janemmeredith@hotmail.co.uk. Jane Meredith, Honorary Organiser

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Elf at Wardington Village Cinema this Friday 18th December – Doors open earlier than usual at 6.45pm

This is a reminder that we are screening Elf at Wardington Village Cinema this coming Friday (18th December). Please do join us for this wonderful festive family film for all ages, please note the earlier than usual start time (doors open 6.45 pm for a 7.30 pm) which it is hoped will encourage younger villagers to attend. Mulled wine and Mince Pies will be served prior to the start of the film, included in the ticket price of £7.50 (£5.50 concessions). Not many people have yet let us know if they plan to attend the film night, so please let us know as soon as possible by calling Sam Young on 750871 or Paul Bimson on 758855 or by emailing wardingtoncinema@hotmail.com so that we

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Festive Family Fun Film Night!

We welcome you to join in the Christmas spirit with Wardington Village Cinema's Christmas Film Night. We will be screening the hilarious Christmas comedy "Elf" on Friday 18th December. Enjoy an evening for all the family with fun, laughter and general holiday cheer! Here are some of the things people say about Elf - The Christmas comedy about a human baby raised as one of Santa's little helpers and that has scored a big thumbs up with critics and audiences alike, since its release in 2003: An instant holiday classic: Ferrell's crowning achievement. A star is born in this laugh-out-loud holiday comedy. A Wonderful Christmas Movie! So set the date in your diary and give Sam (750871) or Paul (758855) a call

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Automatic email update

Once again, huge apologies for the failure of the automatic newsletter over the past few weeks. In an attempt to get it working once again I have cleared out the old system and added a completely new one. This message should be the first you receive under the new system. Apologies that it looks very basic, but the key is to get it working correctly first then we can make it look nicer in the next few weeks. The mailing list may well need some updating, so if you have unsubscribed in the past but are receiving this message, please accept my apologies and unsubscribe once more. If you do want to receive this newsletter, please check with your friends

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Make an Appointment with Mr Holmes this Friday

This Friday night Wardington Village Cinema will be screening Mr Holmes. Doors open at 7.15pm, the film starts at 8pm. There will be a raffle at the half time interval for which contributions will be gratefully received. Price: £6 Standard, £4 concessions. It is important for you to inform either Paul Bimson (758855), or Sam Young (750871), if you plan to attend. MR. HOLMES is a new twist on the world's most famous detective. 1947, an ageing Sherlock Holmes returns from a journey to Japan, where, in search of a rare plant with powerful restorative qualities, he has witnessed the devastation of nuclear warfare. Now, in his remote seaside farmhouse, Holmes faces the end of his days tending to his bees, with

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Wardington Village Cinema Presents Mr Holmes

Another new release film will be screening at the Wardington Village Cinema this November!! Mr Holmes on Friday 20th November Please let either I, Sam Young (750871), or Paul Bimson (758855), know as soon as possible if you plan to attend. This helps us budget for the film and ensure we have enough ice-creams for you all at the half time interlude. There will also be a raffle and we would be most grateful for prize donations towards it. Mr Holmes: Ian McKellen stars as an aged, retired Sherlock Holmes, as he tries to remember his final case and a woman, the memory of whom still haunts him. He also befriends a fan, the young son of his housekeeper, who wants him

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Do you own this cat?

This is a Tom cat who has taken up residence outside the back door of Sundial House, Upper Wardington. Pam Jones(Forbes) says: "He is a very friendly old Tom, but he is scaring our resident cat, who is spending much of his time cowering indoors or insisting on exiting the house via the front door to avoid the sentry by the back door! "We don't know where he has come from, but we have seen him from time to time over the past year or so. "If we cannot re-home him or find his original owner we will probably have to take him to a Rescue centre and hope that he finds a new family. Thanks in anticipation." If you

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Wardington Village Cinema – Far from the Madding Crowd – Friday 16th October

Yes that's right - Wardington Village Cinema is showing another fantastic film! This time we are screening The recently released "Far from the Madding Crowd" on Friday 16th October at 8pm. Based on the literary classic by Thomas Hardy, Far From the Madding Crowd is the story of independent, beautiful and headstrong Bathsheba Everdene (Carey Mulligan), who attracts three very different suitors: Gabriel Oak (Matthias Schoenaerts), a sheep farmer, captivated by her fetching willfulness; Frank Troy (Tom Sturridge), a handsome and reckless Sergeant; and William Boldwood (Michael Sheen), a prosperous and mature bachelor. This timeless story of Bathsheba’s choices and passions explores the nature of relationships and love – as well as the human ability to overcome hardships through resilience

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