Wardington

Wardington, A361 Williamscott Hill – Road closure 18 July for 2 weeks

Temporary Traffic Regulation Order – S14 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Temporary Road Closure and weight restriction – at Wardington, A361 Williamscott Hill In the interests of public safety it will be necessary for Oxfordshire County Council to close a short section of A361at Williamscott near Wardington to facilitate carriageway resurfacing works. Also to implement a temporary weight limit restriction on the side roads off the A361 at Williamscott, leading to Chacombe and Upper Wardington. A Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) is being made to implement the temporary closure and will operate from 18 July 2016.  The estimated duration of the works is 2 weeks. Notice of intention to make the Order will be published in the local press. Access

1940’s BBQ and Film Night

Wardington Village Cinema—End of Season Special Event! This end of season special event is to celebrate a third successful year of Wardington Village Cinema! Please join us at the Memorial Hall on Saturday 23rd July at 7pm to enjoy a 1940’s themed social night, with Barbecue and the newly released Film  - Dad’s Army based on the classic TV Comedy. Why not get into the spirit of the evening and dress to impress in 1940’s Fancy Dress (optional). Special ticket price includes the film and barbecue:  £6.50 for concessions and £8.50 standard.  As usual please bring your own drinks but glasses will be provided at the hall.  There will also be a raffle—donations of raffle prizes are gratefully accepted. Please inform

Minutes of the Wardington Parish Council AGM – 24th May 2016

Minutes of the Wardington Parish Council Annual General  Meeting   Location:  Wardington Memorial Hall Date: Tuesday, 24th May, 2016 (7:00pm) In Attendance: Mr G Page, Mr M Patterson, Mr I Franklin, Mr A Crossley, Ms A Pasco, Mr G Martin, Mr K Atack (District Councillor), Mr B Jarrett (Clerk),  Mr C Hunt (Parishioner) Apologies: Mr N Bankes 1.    Minutes of previous AGM.(19nd May, 2016) Approved and signed. 2.    Matters arising from previous minutes. As there were not enough people proposed in the last elections there remained two vacancies within the parish council. During the year Mr Ian Franklin and Mr Andrew Crossley were co-opted onto the parish council. 3.    Election of Officers 3.1  Election of Chairperson. Mr M Patterson proposed

Minutes of the Wardington Parish Council Meeting 19th April 2016

Minutes of the Wardington Parish Council Meeting Location:  Wardington Memorial Hall Date: Tuesday, 19th April, 2016 (7:30pm) In Attendance: Mr G Page (Chair), Mr M Patterson, Mr I Franklin, Mr A Crossley,   Ms A Pasco, Mr G Martin,               Mr K Atack (District Councillor), Mr B Jarrett (Clerk), Apologies: None 1.    Minutes of previous meeting.(22nd March, 2016) Approved and signed. 2.    Matters arising from previous minutes. HS2 Update Mr Page reported that the Action Group had a meeting on the 6th April 2016, which was also attended by Victoria Prentis MP and Stephanie Garnett. At that meeting it was decided to petition the House of Lords, in a similar way to how we had petitioned the House of Commons. In addition to

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.

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

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

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

Wardington Village Cinema – THIS FRIDAY!

Wardington Village Cinema is starting again for a new season of films. This month we will be showing the comedy "The Second Best Marigold Hotel" which has an all-star cast including Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy, Dev Patel and Richard Gere! Check in again for more love and laughter for this heartwarming sequel to The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel! Now that his first venture has been proven successful, ever-confident Sonny (Patel) is busy juggling plans for a second resort... as well as his own wedding.  But his efforts are constantly hampered by hilarious complications, and in order to pull it all together, he'll need a little help and encouragement from his resident friends. The screening is on Friday 25th September

Wardington Village Fete – Manor gardens, 14th June 2-5pm

The Wardington Village Fete will be held in the Manor gardens on 14th June between 2 and 5pm. Highlights this year include: Morris Dancers Best-dressed teddy competition Highland dancing Cake stall Lots of activities Pimms Barbecue Raffle The fete is to raise money for improvements to the Memorial Hall, specifically the current project of buying new chairs. Please do support. Please donate cakes and raffle prizes - drop in to the Manor any time. If it's wet, the fete will be held in the memorial Hall. Download the poster.