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We, the editors, would like to congratulate all the organisers and attendees of the village fete that helped raise so much money - well done! It really was an excellent day of fun for all ages. This issue contains lots of things to get you in the wintery spirit, not least the mincemeat recipe - we are willing Guinea pigs for anyone making mince pies! Craig at Barn Farm Plants has some excellent hints and tips for the gardeners amongst us; and their charity evening later this month is always a nice evening.
All that is left to say is: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in advance!!
Lexi and Amanda
Amanda’s Mincemeat
1 lb cooking apples, peeled, cored and grated 4 oz suet, shredded 8 oz raisins If you have a favourite 8 oz currents recipe that you would like 8 oz sultanas to share, we’d love to hear 4 oz candied peel from you! Please send it to 12 oz dark muscovado sugar the warbler email address Grated rind and juice of 2 lemons on the front page, or drop it Grated rind and juice of 2 oranges in to Cobweb Cottage. 4 tsp ground mixed spice 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 nutmeg grated 6 tbsp brandy
1. Mix all the ingredients except the brandy into a large bowl. Cover with a cloth and leave for 12 hours. Place the mincemeat loosely covered in foil into a cool oven - gas mark 1/4, 120C, 100C fan - for three hours. Remove from the oven and stir thoroughly and allow to cool. 2. When completely cold, mix in the brandy, more if required. Spoon into clean, dry jars. Cover with waxed discs and seal
NB: If desirous, nuts and/or glace cherries could be added to the mixture—just removed the equivalent amount of either the sultanas, raisins or currents. This recipe makes approx. 6lb of mincemeat.
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This year’s village fête was memorable for its wonderful, happy atmosphere, lovely warm weather and beautiful backdrop.
The event was opened by Mrs Evelyn Phillips, at 100 years old Wardington’s oldest resident and still one of its most energetic. She was very warmly received, gave a delightful speech and was duly appointed Lady Wardington for the day by host Forbes Elworthy!
For the first time, the village Produce Show was combined with the fête and a very impressive display of flowers, vegetables and other produce was on show. Along with the large array of games and stalls hosted by village groups and others, we were joined by The Adderbury Village Morris Men and Bert Manton with his gipsy caravan and traditional crafts.
The event raised £1,665 (plus further amounts for the Over 60’s, Friends of St Mary Magdalene, the Garden Club and others). A donation of £250 was made to Dogs for Good with the balance going to the Memorial Hall capital expenditure fund.
The fête was once again organised by Bridget Elworthy, Ginny Steven and Clive Hunt and on be- half of the Village I would like to thank them all for their huge effort in coordinating and organising this much-loved and anticipated afternoon. Thanks also to Bridget and Forbes Elworthy for host- ing us all in their beautiful garden.
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NEWS FROM ST MARY MAGDALENE CHURCH
HARVEST FESTIVAL On the evening before the Harvest Festival service the traditional Harvest Supper was attended by a much increased number with the ages spanning just under one hundred years! It was a very happy evening with Paul Turnock providing a wide range of musical entertainment. The dancing was, of course, led by no less than Evelyn Phillips! Thank you to all the cooks who provided the cottage pies, apple pies and, especially Jan Funnell, the cheeses.
The largest Harvest Festival congregation for many years was in Church on Sunday for the special service led by Sue Upton. Thank you to everyone who supported the Church flowers team with the lovely decorations which were again the best for years. A donation of £142 - half the collection - has been made to The Farming Community Network, the charity which specifically supports the spiritual and financial needs of farmers and the farming community.
NOW - LOOKING AHEAD TO CHRISTMAS……
CHURCH SERVICES & CAROL SINGING
Sunday, 16th December – Carol Service – 6.00pm Thursday, 20th December – Carol Singing – 6.00pm – Upper Pool Christmas Eve – Crib Service – 4.00pm Christmas Eve – Midnight Mass – 11.00pm
TOWER CAPTAIN After four years in the role Rachel McLoughlin has decided to step down. We are very grateful to Rachel for the lead she has given to the small team of ringers together with galvanising support from neighbouring parishes when we have been short of ringers. Rachel has also been instrumental in establishing a dedicated Bell Fund the sole purpose of which is to ensure that our six bells – three of which date back to the 17th century – are fully maintained in a workable and safe state.
Nikki Stell has willingly taken on the Tower Captain role with immediate effect. As referred to elsewhere in this issue of the Warbler there has recently been a national campaign to increase the number of ringers. One of Nikki’s aims is to ensure that this initiative is reflected here in Wardington. If you – or any one you know – is interested learning to ring please do contact Nikki directly (758301).
CHURCH CLOCK As many readers of the Warbler could tell from his fascinating article in the May issue, Malcolm Patterson obviously knows more about the Church clock than anyone else in the village. That is not surprising since he has been winding it once, sometimes twice, a week for over thirty years. He has now decided to “hang up” his winder and will retire from the task in January. As everyone will know the clock is rarely more than fifteen seconds fast or slow – this is down to Malcolm’s attention to detail in ensuring its accuracy. A special thank you must go to Malcolm – he is unlikely to miss the thirty-nine steps up the tiny spiral staircase!
QUIZ QUESTION: How many faces does the Church clock have?
CHRISTMAS DRAW Tickets will soon be on sale for the annual Grand Christmas Draw with its usual host of prizes. The star prize once again will be a ‘Cottage in the Yorkshire Dales for long week-end’ kindly donated by Roderick & Nikki Stell. The actual draw will be taking place on Tuesday, 27th November at the Christmas Charity Evening at Barn Farm Plants. The Church will also have its usual Tombola and Cake & Preserves stalls there. Contributions for the Tombola will be gratefully received by Roderick Stell (758301). The Cake stall will be co-ordinated by Nigel Bankes (750500).
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CHURCH FLOODLIGHTING We are very grateful to those in the village who routinely sponsor a week or weeks at a time. For the record the sponsors for the next three months include: Clive & Philippa Hunt, Gilly Turl, Elsie Smith, Roderick & Nikki Stell, Malcolm Patterson, Mark Abbiss and Andrew Steven.
Please consider joining the scheme. Full details and an application form can be found at http://www.wardington.net/st-mary-magdalene/ or on the table adjacent to the south door of the Church. CHURCH & CHURCHYARD Everyone is most welcome to visit the Church and the Churchyard at all times. The Church is open every day from 9.00am until 5.00pm or dusk whichever is the earlier.
We do however ask that the solemnity of the place is respected at all times. In the Churchyard please do always keep dogs on the lead and to the footpaths.
ST MARY MAGDALENE CHURCH: Services: November 2018 – January 2019
Please check Church notice board or https://wardington.net/st-mary-magdalene/church- services/ for further information and confirmation of these times.
SUNDAY SERVICES
November 4th 10.00am Family Service November 11th 10.50am Remembrance Service November 18th No service at Wardington November 25th 10.00am United Benefice Communion
December 2nd 10.00am Christingle Service December 9th 10.00am United Benefice Communion – Claydon December 16th 6.00pm Carol Service December 23rd 8.30am Holy Communion (BCP) Christmas Eve 24th 4.00pm Crib Service Christmas Eve 24th 11.00pm Midnight Mass Christmas Day 25th 10.00am Holy Communion – Claydon Christmas Day 25th 10.00am Holy Communion – Great Bourton December 30th No service at Wardington December 30th 11.00am Holy Communion – Great Bourton
January 6th 10.00am Family Service January 13th 10.00am United Benefice Communion - Cropredy January 20th 10.00am Family Communion January 27th 8.30am Holy Communion (BCP)
WEEKDAY SERVICES
Every Tuesday 12.00noon Holy Communion (Iona Liturgy) – Cropredy No service: 27 Nov, 25 Dec or through January November 7th 9.00am Morning Prayer December 12th 9.00am Morning Prayer
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MEMORIAL HALL NEWS
UPDATE FROM THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
HALL IMPROVEMENTS In recent weeks, the Hall Committee has continued its commitment to maintaining and enhancing the facilities. The entrance area and main hall floors have been refurbished. Contractors have sanded the floors and a hardwearing stain-resistant coating applied. External security lights have been installed to help facilitate the filling of the hall dustbins when it is dark.
USE OF THE HALL The hall continues to be a well-used community asset. As an example, fitness classes are proving very popular, including a recently established yoga class. Community events continue to be well attended including the cinema nights, harvest and safari suppers, cricket club dinner/dance etc. however it would be good to see a few more over the year. If any member of the community is interested in holding an event, the Management Committee would like to hear from you. Unfortunately and despite an advert in the Villager and the Warbler and an investment made in the provision of free wifi enabled by superfast fibre broadband and boardroom style tables and chairs, the Lady Wardington meeting room is not receiving the level of bookings originally anticipated. The Hall Committee are to contact local business groups including the Chambers of Commerce to get the message out that an excellent facility is available for meetings in the local area.
HIRING THE HALL Please check availability via the hall calendar found via the drop down menu on the Wardington village website:
http://www.wardington.net/memorial-hall/availability/
Further details on Terms and Conditions for hiring the hall including hire rates are also available on the website.
To make an enquiry please either email: [email protected] or call Paul Bimson: 01295 758855 or Hugo Terry: 07789 553540
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REMEMBRANCE SERVICE Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial SUNDAY 11th NOVEMBER 10.50 am ST MARY MAGDALENE CHURCH Led by: Mrs Sue Upton
CHURCH BELLS – WARTIME, REMEMBRANCE AND PEACE
The Defence of the Realm Act 1914 severely curtailed the amount of bell-ringing that could take place as, with only a few exceptions, the ringing of church bells was to be a warning of an emer- gency such as enemy invasion. Together with the departure of many men to the front, this meant that bells were rarely heard. Following the Armistice of 1918 church bells rang out joyfully throughout the land. Similarly, in June 1940, church bells fell silent until VE Day 1945. On Sunday, 11th November in Wardington, as is the tradition in many towns and villages, our church bells will ring half-muffled in a sombre mood from 10.20am in remembrance of the many who gave their lives fighting for their King and country. The tenor bell will then toll 100 times – one for every year since 1918 - prior to the 10.50am Act of Remembrance. A bugle will then sound the Last Post by the War Memorial to mark the two minutes’ silence at 11.00 a.m. Later many thousand church bells throughout Britain and in many places across the world will ring from 12.30pm recalling the widespread feeling of thanksgiving and relief in November 1918. Many bell-ringers lost their lives in the Great War: two churches lost all their ringers and it has been estimated that approximately 1,400 died. A recent successful national initiative has been to train or re-train a similar number to take part in the joyful ringing of Sunday afternoon. We do not have a full band in Wardington but, with the help of visiting ringers, we may be able to echo the feelings of all who heard the bells one hundred years ago. Roderick Stell
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NO PARKING (Please)
The Parish Council has decided to erect ‘No Parking’ signs in Lower Wardington between The entrance to Church Close and the A361. The road and pavement are particularly narrow at this point. Any build-up of traffic as a result of parked vehicles through this 100 yard stretch causes problems for vehicles joining and leaving the A361. On more than one occasion the bus has not been able to get through. Things will only get worse when HS2 start work in earnest. Residents in the area will be consulted about the location of the signs. THEN...
AND NOW.
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Did you know…? On the last Thursday of every month at 2pm there is a village tea held at The Memorial Hall. So if you would like a cup of tea, a slice of cake and to meet some new people, please come along as you would be very welcome!
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Fruit and Vegetables Pick any remaining tomatoes and ripen on the November kitchen windowsill, make sure all potatoes are dug November’s weather is usually relatively mild with up and stored. Use grease bands around trunks of the ground still being warm and moist, making this fruit trees to prevent winter moth damage. Apple an ideal time for planting hardy shrubs, trees, and pear trees can be pruned back thinning out the conifers, fruit bushes and perennials into your centre of the tree allowing air to circulate helping garden, so get your wellies on and grab your spade avoid pests and disease. Use a prune and seal from the garden shed. compound on any large cuts. Plant broad bean aquadulce seed for overwintering in the ground. Planting Pot up Amaryllis bulbs for Christmas, these make Plants of the Month: ideal gifts either planted or in boxes. We have some Helleborus- The traditional Christmas rose as it is amazingly large amaryllis bulbs this year which we known is the lovely white flowered variety which would expect to produce around 6 flowers each! flowers from October and throughout winter, it is Planted now they would be ideal for a table centre ideal for shaded areas for example under trees or in piece. Pansies, violas or colourful foliage plants can mixed herbaceous borders. be used to spruce up existing pots with winter Camellia- These plants are showing buds above colour. Pot grown rose bushes, fruit and ornamental glossy evergreen leaves, they make excellent gifts trees, fruit bushes such as raspberries and hedging and will brighten up any garden. plants like hawthorn, beech or hazel benefit from Erica Carnea: Winter flowering heathers that being planted now, although bare root plants won’t tolerate any soil type. They are popular for use in be available until after we have had our first hard borders or planted grave arrangements. frost. Make sure all trees and large shrubs have sufficient support and that stakes are decent and Tip of the Month; not rotten. Give all your garden plants a teaspoon full of bone meal, gently sprinkle around the roots and let the Garden Maintenance rain wash it in, this is an ideal tonic before they Remove the foliage of any perennials or bedding hibernate for the winter. plants that have died down. Clear away fallen leaves making sure that you burn any diseased Purchase your Christmas tree early and either keep ones to avoid the problem spreading throughout the it outside or allow us to store it securely in our barn. garden. Make sure your rockery has enough grit This will avoid disappointment come the usual rush. around the surface this will help drainage and stop All trees are cut at the same time and are fine left the plants rotting over winter. Purchase fleece to outside in your garden until required indoors, so protect any frost tender plants, such as cordylines take my advice and choose your perfect tree early. and olives and your camellias buds. Check that all Freshly cut and Pot grown trees will be available your pots and containers are not sitting in saucers from around the 23rd of Nov. and lift them off the ground with pot feet to aid circulation and prevent frost damage. Dig over Don’t forget to come and support our charity borders and vegetable plots adding organic manure evening on Tuesday 27th November, in aid of to invigorate the soil, the cold weather will then Katharine House Hospice and Dogs for Good. Take break down any large clumps for you. If you haven’t a look at our lovely Christmas display and craft already done so give your greenhouse a good clean stalls, there is also a complimentary glass of mulled out, you can fumigate your greenhouse with a wine and free visits to Father Christmas. Entry fee suitable product, please check the packaging to see for adults is £2 children 16 and under are free. if plants need removing during fumigation. We are also holding our Loyalty card holders Birds evening on Wednesday 7th November from 7-9pm. Clean and disinfect your bird houses and feeders Entry is Free and you will be able to enjoy ready for use and make sure a fresh supply of Christmas demonstrations and sample various drinking water is always available. Use high fat delights as well as getting some wonderful gift content feeds such as peanuts, dried mealworms ideas. You are welcome to bring a fiend and you will and suet treats throughout the coldest months. You earn Double Loyalty points on purchases made on will get a free tub of 50 fat balls free with every large the evening. bag of peanuts or sunflower hearts bought. I look forward to seeing you all at either or both Lawns events... Scarify and spike lawns to aid drainage and apply Regards Craig an autumn feed and moss killer if you haven’t already done so. Avoid walking on your lawns if it is www.barnfarmplants.co.uk either water logged or frozen. Issue 61 November 2018
leaves as damp conditions increase slip hazards dramatically. A good decking brush and scraper will lift the surface dirt and then scrub with a stiff broom to December remove surplus debris. Sharpen blades on secateurs, loppers, hoes and other garden tools and wipe with The festive season will soon be upon us and here at an oily rag before packing away. Barn Farm Plants we have a reputation for good quality Christmas trees, all individually hung which are at affordable prices. This means they sell out Birds quickly, don’t panic though call in and choose your Make sure a fresh supply of water is available daily tree, pay for it and we will reserve it until you are and increase the feeding of high fat foods such as ready to collect. This way you won’t be disappointed suet treats. Peanuts, seed and mealworms should be and get a tree of exactly the right shape and size of made available. Why not treat someone to a wild bird your choice. Read on for seasonal tips and ideas. dining station or take advantage of our special offer where you receive a free tub of 50 fat balls with every Decorating Your Home: purchase of 12.75kg peanuts or sunflower seeds.
Make use of the evergreen foliage that you have available in your garden to decorate your home. You Lawns can cut berried holly for vases, and use plants such It is advisable to keep off the lawns when they are as laurel, eucalyptus, euonymus and ivy in wreaths or frosty, constant walking on the grass will damage it. If table decorations. If you would like us to make a holly areas are waterlogged aerate it with a garden fork. or spruce wreath then please call in and choose your fruits, nuts and ribbon, then collect your custom made Plant Looking Good This Month: wreath on a date to suit you. A hurricane vase with Poinsettia: Every living room should have one! This cones, baubles and lights in would make an attractive plant simply shouts Christmas... the traditional red table centrepiece. We have battery operated and low bract variety is still by far the best, but other colours voltage electric lights which are great for indoor or are available too. outdoor use, choose either clear white or from the Planted Hyacinth Arrangements: We have a good exciting coloured bulb options. selection of wicker or tin bowls and containers that are planted with scented prepared hyacinths for Christmas Tree Care Christmas flowering and top dressed with fresh moss and make attractive table centres or gifts. Just before taking your Christmas tree indoors cut off Camellia: The most popular gift line in shrubs is by two inches from the bottom of the main stem, then far the Camellia, with its attractive glossy foliage and position and secure the tree inside in a water holding profusion of coloured buds, no wonder it’s a favourite! stand, away from radiators and open fires. Add some water to the stand then gently remove netting from Free gift wrapping available on all plant purchases bottom to top. Leave your tree for a few hours to allow from our Garden Centre. the foliage to sit down before decorating. Regardless of which variety of fresh tree you choose, it will drink water each day which helps avoid the dreaded needle Tip of the Month: drop and also stops the branches from turning brittle, Topiary Buxus pyramid and balls are popular top up the water every day and never let it run dry. evergreen shrubs that make ideal statements by your We recommend that you choose a needle holding entrance door and decorating them with tasteful warm variety such as Nordmanniana, which are available white lights for Christmas would take them to that cut from 4ft to 10ft or smaller pot grown. extra level, why not also add some dried orange slices and cinnamon sticks for an extra scented Planting & Pruning attraction.
Cut down any dead autumn flowering perennials Father Christmas will be with us on Saturday 8th and marking their whereabouts with a cane. Prune stems th Sunday 9 Dec from 2.00pm.-4.00pm, visits are free of autumn fruiting raspberries. Carry out the winter with children receiving a small gift, he would love to pruning of your apple and pear trees and apply a see you if you can make it. pruning compound to the cut afterwards to stop disease getting into the tree. Continue planting fruit Remember we close at 12noon on Christmas Eve and ornamental trees, fruit bushes and roses, and reopen on Wednesday 2nd January, so make transplant any existing shrubs and conifers making sure you stock up on items such as bird feeds, logs, sure that you tread in well when replanting and coal and gift vouchers, that make ideal gardener’s support with a cane or stake, add a sprinkling of bone gifts before then to avoid disappointment. meal to the hole for instant feed.
From early January we will have seed potatoes, Garden Maintenance vegetable and flower seeds, propagation products, Use bubble polythene or hessian sacks to wrap your composts, feeds and all the free advice you may outside tap, this will stop it freezing up and remember need, so be sure to pay us a visit. to drain hosepipes of water. Fleece all tender plants and terracotta pots to protect them from frost damage Issue 61 November 2018 I thank everyone for their custom this year and wish a and raise pots off the floor with either pot feet or Happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year… bricks which allows the air to circulate around the pot and avoid it sitting in water thus cutting down the Regards
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Wardington Garden Club
The Wardington Swifts: An Illustrated Talk on Swifts by Chris Mason Wednesday November 21 at 7.45pm Wardington Memorial Hall
We are very lucky to have a thriving small colony of Swifts in Wardington. Through good years and bad their numbers have been slowly increasing. Nationally they are threatened. Chris Mason is the Oxfordshire authority on these magnificent small birds.
Come and join us, everyone is welcome Wine and soft drinks provided There will be a small charge of £3 for non-Garden Club members
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Outing to Wicksteed Our outing this year was another trip to the daytime show at Wicksteed Park. The show this year was “Twist and Shout” which was filled with songs from the 60’s. We enjoyed lunch and afternoon tea and cakes and finished off the afternoon with a dance and sing-along with the cast. It was a thoroughly enjoyable day out and we are looking forward to next year.
Bingo All are welcome to come along and join us for our Christmas Bingo on Friday 7th December. There will be festive prizes and free refreshments.
Doors open at 7pm and “eyes down” 7.30 pm. You don’t have to be over 60 to come along we use these events to raise funds for the Annual Outing and the Christmas Party.
Christmas Party This year’s party will be on Saturday 5th January. As usual it will be held in the village hall and guests will be treated to a three-course meal with drinks and entertainment. This is our major social event of the year so please come along and join in the fun. The event is free for anyone in the village who is over 60 and they are entitled to bring their partner (even if they are not yet 60). We do our best to get invitations to all those who we know are qualified to attend but please get in touch if you or someone you know would like to receive an invitation. We do need to know numbers beforehand so that we can cater and lay the correct amount of tables. Look out for invitations coming soon.
If anyone would like more information on our activities Our contact numbers are as follows:
Ian Franklin 758347 Jane Pearson 750316 Anne Wilkins 758167
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Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information printed in this newsletter, the editors cannot accept responsibility for the consequences of any errors that may occur. The editors reserve the right to edit and amend any articles submitted for publication.
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What’s on at The Hare and Hounds Our new charity
Quiz Night for Clic Sargent for this year is: !0th November, 7pm start Please come and support us
27th December, 7.00 pm New Year’s Eve Dave Wainwright dominoes competition Free Buffet In aid of Clic Sargent
Christmas Fair & Coffee Morning 27th November, 11.00 am Christmas Eve Coffee & mince pie for £1 7.00 pm Cards, cakes, raffle, etc Wear your Christmas Jumper Free buffet
Christmas Day Open 11.30 am - 2.30 pm For forthcoming events at Come and join Carol and Jamie for a free drink The Hare and Hounds please see the village pages in the Banbury Guardian
Have you been on the Wardington website? www.wardington.net The village website contains lots of information about the village, including church services, up and coming events, and the new welcome pack. You can also sign up to receive emails when new information is posted.
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Mr Nigel Bankes (Chair) Home Farm House Williamscot Tel: 750500 Please could residents of the village with dogs be mindful to [email protected] clear up after their dogs. Could they also ensure that they dispose any bags they use for this appropriately and not leave Mr Malcolm Patterson (Vice Chair) them lying around. Thank you. The Old Granary, Wardington Tel: 750014 [email protected]
The Mrs Lexi Gordon-Finlayson (Parish Clerk) Cobweb Cottage, Wardington Tel: 758117 [email protected] needs you! Mr George Page Pay £1 a month and you could win: Sabins, Upper Wardington Tel: 758122 1st Prize £20 [email protected]
2nd Prize £10 Mrs Amanda Pascoe The Mounts, Upper Wardington The winners are drawn monthly. Tel: 758433 [email protected] To join, please get in touch! Mr George Martin Contact Babbington Barn, Williamscot wardingtonparishcouncil @hotmail.co.uk Tel: 07990690505 if you have any further questions [email protected]
Mr Andrew Crossley All proceeds go towards playground The Limes, Upper Wardington maintenance and inspections. Tel: 758705 [email protected]
Mr Bob Jarrett 2, The Old Vicarage, Wardington Tel: 758084 [email protected]
Cherwell District Councillor: Mr Ken Atack [email protected]
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Wardington Parish Council Meeting – 100675 2nd prize – R Forder £10.00 Minutes for July 5 Parish business Location: Wardington Memorial Hall 5.1 Community forum group meetings – chance Date: Tuesday, 24th July 2018 (7.30 pm) to express opinions on policing. Three meeting In Attendance: Mr Nigel Bankes (Chairman), options: 28th August 1830 at Banbury Mosque; Mr M Patterson (Vice Chairman), Mr R 29th August 1830 at Deddington Fire Station; Jarrett, Mrs A Gordon-Finlayson, Cllr G 30th August at The Sunshine Centre, Banbury. Reynolds, Cllr P Chapman 5.2 David Adshead has installed the new Apologies: Mr G Martin, Mr A Crossley, Mrs noticeboard next to the playground – A Pascoe, Mr Page unfortunately the concrete has cracked around the base so he has said that he will redo that. Agenda Items Keys to stay with the Clerk. 5.3 HSBC – Mr Patterson has sent an email to 1. Minutes of previous meeting—signed the bank containing information about the councillors and further information about the 2. Matters arising from previous minutes accounts held with them. This is in response to 2.1 Cluster care – research by Mr R Jarrett their request for verification. shows that their finances are quite healthy. No 5.4 GDPR – WPC hold a list of people in the need to donate at this time, but we will continue Playground 200 club – they will be contacted to monitor it. through the Warbler as no email information 2.2 Playground maintenance – notice to be put held, list held for that purpose only; we hold an in the warbler to request a villager to check on electoral roll – contact CDC to check whether the playground in between yearly major this comes under their GDPR; PC also hold a inspections. list of people who can help in an emergency 2.3 Notices to go on the playground situation – people to be contacted and list noticeboard and a laminated version on the updated. gate. 5.5 Idea of footpath down the A361 through the 2.4 HS2 – currently waiting for further contact village put forward to the HS2 “safety” fund. from Richard Warren for next meeting date. 5.6 Parking has become an issue between Church Close and the A361 causing blockages 3. Planning for the bus service and larger agricultural 3.1 New vehicles. WPC to put up a sign to this effect – 3.2CDC decisions quotes for the signage to be sought. 3.2a 18/00757/F Mr D Skipworth-Mitchell, The 5.7 Highways Deddington depot open day – Nook, Thorpe Road 18th August, contact Clerk for more details. RETROSPECTIVE – Variation of Condition 2 5.8 Thames Valley Police Open Day at TVP (Plans) of 14/01538/F for a self-contained Training centre in Sulhamstead on 18th August. annexe. Alteration to footprint and internal Contact Clerk for more details. arrangement, external alteration to windows 5.9 Communication with BT suggests that the and doors and lean-to to side. GRANTED disused telephone boxes should be removed in the next 12-18 months. 4. Finance 4.1 Invoices 6 AOB 100950 N R Prickett £741.60 6.1 Williamscot are consulting with BT and 100951 N R Prickett £370.80 OCC to obtain improved internet service 100952 David Adshead £1038.00 100953 Mrs G-F (clerk’s pay, July) £346.74 Meeting closed at 8.51 pm. 100954 HMRC PAYE £86.80 100955 Richard Altham £1050.00 4.2 Playground 200 club draw September draw to be done at the Fete. 100674 1st prize – Mrs Cochrane £20.00
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Wardington Parish Council Meeting Minutes 5. Parish business Location: Wardington Memorial Hall 5.1 The emergency list held by WPC for Date: Tuesday, 4th Sept 2018 (7.30 pm) extreme weather conditions needs review as In Attendance: Mr N Bankes (Chair), Mr G some parts are no longer current. All people on Page, Mr A Crossley, Mrs A Pascoe, Mr G it need to be contacted to check they are still Martin, Mr R Jarrett, Mrs A Gordon- happy to be on it. Agreed that it should be Finlayson (Clerk), Cllr P Chapman posted on all noticeboards as we head into Apologies: Mr Malcolm Patterson (Vice winter and reissued to raise awareness on the Chair), Cllr G Reynolds website and facebook. 5.2 The foot path near Glen Meadows Farm on Agenda Items the Chacombe Road is being moved slightly. Details of this can be seen on the noticeboard 1. Minutes of previous meeting signed or by application to the Clerk. 5.3 Oxfordshire County Council have published 2. Matters arising from previous minutes proposals on how they plan improve services 2.1 Playground maintenance – Mr Robbie and reduce costs. WPC have no comments. Brown who lives near the playground has 5.4 WPC to apply for a free sapling from agreed to check it on a weekly basis and report scheme run by The Woodland Trust for any problems. commemorating the Centenary of the Armistice 2.2 Playground RoSPA report – nothing serious of WWI. Ask for a mountain ash, if possible, to raised but small items of maintenance need replace the one that has died on The addressing. Mr M Patterson to approach Mr R Greensward. Brown about this. The full report can be viewed 5.5 Oxfordshire Parish Council are being asked on request to the Clerk. to consent to update and sharing of contact 2.3 Playground notices regarding use have details. WPC agreed. been put on new noticeboard. 5.6 Salt bins all fit for purpose. Extra salt bags 2.4 Agreed to purchase little, yellow ‘no parking’ and their cost to be enquired about signs to but put on posts erected between 5.7 Jan Funnell raised the issue of the gates Church Walk and A361. down church walk (the pathway down the hill 2.5 HSBC bank checking has been dealt with opposite the church). The small, old, metal by Mr M Patterson. Currently 5 signatories on kissing-gate has been taken off its hinges. One the account. of the small, wooden gates further into the field 2.6 GDPR review - the electoral roll we hold is (into a field owned by George and Arthur Griffin) covered by Cherwell District Council date is often being left open despite their being no protection. right of way through it – this has caused the cattle to escape into the village on a few 3. Planning occasions. Arthur Griffin chained and 3.1 New padlocked it to prevent this and the chain and 3.1a 18/01512/F Mr & Mrs Jenkins, Bridge Lake padlock have been stolen. Jan requests that Farm, Chacombe Road people walking be mindful of closing gates after Upgrade of the fabric of existing office to form themselves and wary of letting cattle out: if the habitable accommodation with addition of a cows made it through the village then this could WC; new internal partitions to existing insulated be a serious danger to cows and vehicles alike. loft space. 3.2 CDC decisions 6. AOB 6.1 Mr G Page raised the issue of stones being 4. Finance thrown up during grass cutting as there have 4.1 Invoices been a couple of instances of stones breaking 100952 CANCELLED car windows. Mr G Page to speak to Mr N R 100956 D. Adshead £1038.00 Prickett. 100957 Parish Magazine Printing £258.00 6.2 Mr G Page had been asked by several 100958 Mrs A G-F(Clerk’s Pay) £346.74 villagers about the whereabouts of the picture of 100959 HMRC – PAYE £86.60 the “Fire at the Manor” gifted to the village by 100960 N. R. Prickett £370.80 Lady Wardington. It was agreed that enquiries 100961 Playsafety Ltd £105.00 should be made so that the picture could be 100037 Mrs S. C. Thurman £250.00 returned to the Village Hall. 4.2 Playground 200 club draw – to be drawn at the cinema club The meeting closed at 8.30 pm. Issue 61 November 2018
Wardington Parish Council Meeting Minutes (Williamscot Event expenses) £121.44 100039 VOID Location: Wardington Memorial Hall 100040 North Oxfordshire Wines Date: Tuesday, 9th October 2018 (7.30 pm) (Williamscot Event) £220.00 In Attendance: Mr N Bankes (Chairman), Mr 100041 Debroah Thorneycroft M Patterson (Vice Chairman), Mr G Page, Mr (Williamscot Event) £920.00 A Pascoe, Mr R Jarrett, Mr G Martin 100042 VOID Apologies: Cllr G Reynolds, Cllr P Chapman, 100043 Wardington Parocial Parish Mr A Crossley Council (Path) £696.00 4.2Playground 200 club draw Agenda Items 100676 P Hornby (1st prize sept) £20.00 1. Minutes of previous meeting - signed 100677 G Page (2nd prize sept) £10.00 2. Matters arising from previous minutes 5. Parish business 2.1 Since the last meeting, Robbie Brown – who 5.1 The Aviva Community Fund – information has agreed to carry out playground inspections regarding this should be passed on to Cluster – has moved to Brackley. He will continue with care. this role. Clerk to apply for quotes to make the 5.2 Various different advertising information has minor repairs needed on the playground. been received through the post and by email. 2.2 Extra bags of salts are £100 a bag – Decided that some can go up on noticeboard if decided that we have enough in reserve space: care worker recruitment campaign; already. poster for Special Education Needs and 2.3 Fire at the Manor painting to be returned to Disability Information Advice and Support; the Village Hall. citizens advice North Oxon and South Northants 2.4 WPC decided to purchase 2 “No Parking” posters; Macmillan Cancer Support; Hidden signs with stanchions for use between church Harm campaign (TVP) . close and the A361. 5.3 Wabler advertising – Malcolm raised that Sue Upton is looking to help with this and 3. Planning editors should get in touch. 3.1 New 3.1a 17/02556/F Mr and Mrs Chris Henson, Meeting closed at 8.20 pm. Glen Meadows House, Chacombe Road Appeal against refusal (reference APP/C3105/ W/18/3201016) – change of use of existing ancillary residential annexe to self-contained dwelling. 3.1b 18/00255/TCA Mrs Virginia Price, Pettifers St from Banbury Rd to Mt Pleasant T1 x Sorbis Vilmorinii – Fell. NO OBJECTIONS 3.1c 18/01622/F Mr & Mrs J De Bruin, Highlands, Cropredy Lane, Williamscot Erection of garage. NO OBJECTIONS 3.1d 18/00281/TCA Mr Andrew Crossley, The Nook, Thorpe Road T1 x blackthorn – pruning of the tree to reduce overhanging and cut one bough down. NO OBJECTIONS 3.2CDC decisions
4. Finance 4.1 Invoices 100962 D M Payroll Services £40.50 100963 N R Prickett £370.80 100964 Mrs G-F (expenses) £23.18 100965 Mrs G-F (clerk’s pay) £346.54 100966 HMRC (PAYE) £86.60 100038Emma Reed
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Events Diary Date Time Event Place 10th November (Saturday) Silver Clay Jewellery Cropredy 10th November (Saturday) 7.00 pm Quiz night Hare and Hounds
18th November (Sunday) 11am-4pm Cropredy Painting Group Cropredy Village Hall Winter Exhibition 21st November 7.45 pm Garden Club Talk - Swifts Memorial Hall (Wednesday) 27th November (Tuesday) 11.00 am Christmas Fair Hare and Hounds
27th November (Tuesday 6.30 - 8.30 pm Charity Christmas Fair Barn Farm Plants
29th November (Thursday) 2.00 pm Village Tea Memorial Hall
8th & 9th December 2.00 - 4.00 pm Free visits to Santa Claus Barn Farm Plants (Saturday & Sunday) Christmas Eve (Monday) 7.00 pm Christmas Jumper Time Hare and Hounds
Christmas Day (Tuesday) 11.30 am - 2.30 Drink in the Pub Hare and Hounds pm 27th December (Thursday) 2.00 pm Village Tea Memorial Hall
27th December (Thursday) 7.00 pm Dominoes Competition Hare and Hounds
New Year’s Eve Free Buffet Hare and Hounds
31st January (Thursday) 2.00 pm Village Tea Hare and Hounds
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