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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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Refugee packs initiative in Claydon

The following message is from Clare Adams of Claydon. If anyone is interested in contributing please contact Clare directly or bring packs to St. Mary Magdalene on Sunday and the vicar will take them.

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Superfast Broadband

At last Superfast Broadband has arrived in Wardington and you can place an order immediately. The Openreach website for more details is here: http://www.superfast-openreach.co.uk/ The number to call to place an order is with BT is 0800 111 4567, although you can use a large number of different suppliers, details on the Openreach website: http://www.superfast-openreach.co.uk/buy-it-now/

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Village defibrillator

I was wondering if anyone in the village is interested in setting up a group to consider raising money to get a defibrillator for the village? This might include a course for learning how to use it (which would take about 20 minutes) and training up as many people as possible in first aid. Please email all expressions of interest to John Rourke of Taylor's Cottage jrssne@yahoo.com

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Wardington Playing Fields

We have been asked to publish the following notice regarding public liability on the sports field in Wardington: THE SPORTS FIELD AND BUILDING ARE PRIVATELY OWNED THEREFORE PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL AND ANY USERS OF BOTH THE SPORTS FIELD AND THE SPORTS PAVILION DO SO AT THEIR OWN RISK. THE OWNERS AND/OR MANAGEMENT WILL NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY FOR ANY ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE OR LOSS INCURRED. For clarification or further information please contact Robert Harwood on behalf of the Pease family at rob758@btopenworld.com

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A FUN AFTERNOON AT THE FETE

Over two hundred from the village and further afield flocked to the Manor for a most enjoyable afternoon at the Fete last Sunday. The weather finally came good and the sunglasses and hats were much needed. There was fun on hand for all ages and soon the twenty or so attractions were doing brisk trade with the Garden Club plant stall and Air Ambulance stall both selling out completely. Meanwhile the Morris Dancers, including the Vicar as a volunteer dancer, added plenty of colour in the centre of the lawn. The hot dog BBQ and cream teas were busy throughout along with the Pimms bar being drunk almost dry! Most importantly - the occasion raised the amazing sum of almost

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Safari Supper reminder

Remember to book your tickets for this year's Safari Supper on Friday 19th June. Either download the ticket application form or phone Philippa Hunt on 01295 758087. Meet at the church at 7:15 for Pimms and canapés. Go for a main course with your allocated host. Gather for cheese and pudding (and maybe a couple of extra glasses of something) at the Memorial Hall.

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HS2 Meeting

For those who didn't manage to attend the HS2 action meeting in the Memorial Hall this evening, a copy of the slides can be accessed by clicking here. All are encouraged to write to our MP, Victoria Prentis, to express our collective concern about the impact of HS2 construction traffic on Wardington and the A361 in general. Her email address is victoria.prentis.mp@parliament.uk. Please keep any eye on the new HS2 page on this website.

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