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Issue 61 November 2018

Contact your editorial team with any news, articles or items for

the next issue, everything welcome:-

Lexi Gordon-Finlayson & Amanda Thompson

Email: [email protected]

DEADLINE for next issue

(February) of the Warbler:

26th January 2019, 5 pm


If you have a favourite

recipe that you would like

to share, we’d love to hear

from you! Please send it to

the warbler email address

on the front page, or drop it

in to Cobweb Cottage.

Amanda’s Mincemeat 1 lb cooking apples, peeled, cored and grated 4 oz suet, shredded 8 oz raisins 8 oz currents 8 oz sultanas 4 oz candied peel 12 oz dark muscovado sugar Grated rind and juice of 2 lemons Grated rind and juice of 2 oranges 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.

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


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.


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, 16

th 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 17

th 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, 27

th

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).


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 4

th 10.00am Family Service

November 11th 10.50am Remembrance Service

November 18th

No service at Wardington

November 25th 10.00am United Benefice Communion

December 2

nd 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 24

th 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 6

th 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 7

th 9.00am Morning Prayer

December 12th 9.00am Morning Prayer

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.

https://wardington.net/st-mary-magdalene/church-services/

https://wardington.net/st-mary-magdalene/church-services/

http://www.wardington.net/st-mary-magdalene/


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

http://www.wardington.net/memorial-hall/availability/

mailto:[email protected]


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, 11

th 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


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.


Did you know that Wardington has a new

Facebook Group?

Wardington Village community page

This is for anyone to post information or ask questions on by it will also be

used by Wardington Parish Council to disseminate information

Need a tutor?

Tutoring in all three sciences up to GCSE and A level

Biology offered. Experience of teaching ages 8-18.

References available and flexible hours possible.

Please contact Lexi on 07743895054

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!


November November’s weather is usually relatively mild with the ground still being warm and moist, making this an ideal time for planting hardy shrubs, trees, conifers, fruit bushes and perennials into your garden, so get your wellies on and grab your spade from the garden shed. Planting Pot up Amaryllis bulbs for Christmas, these make ideal gifts either planted or in boxes. We have some amazingly large amaryllis bulbs this year which we would expect to produce around 6 flowers each! Planted now they would be ideal for a table centre piece. Pansies, violas or colourful foliage plants can be used to spruce up existing pots with winter colour. Pot grown rose bushes, fruit and ornamental trees, fruit bushes such as raspberries and hedging plants like hawthorn, beech or hazel benefit from being planted now, although bare root plants won’t be available until after we have had our first hard frost. Make sure all trees and large shrubs have sufficient support and that stakes are decent and not rotten.

Garden Maintenance Remove the foliage of any perennials or bedding plants that have died down. Clear away fallen leaves making sure that you burn any diseased ones to avoid the problem spreading throughout the garden. Make sure your rockery has enough grit around the surface this will help drainage and stop the plants rotting over winter. Purchase fleece to protect any frost tender plants, such as cordylines and olives and your camellias buds. Check that all your pots and containers are not sitting in saucers and lift them off the ground with pot feet to aid circulation and prevent frost damage. Dig over borders and vegetable plots adding organic manure to invigorate the soil, the cold weather will then break down any large clumps for you. If you haven’t already done so give your greenhouse a good clean out, you can fumigate your greenhouse with a suitable product, please check the packaging to see if plants need removing during fumigation.

Birds Clean and disinfect your bird houses and feeders ready for use and make sure a fresh supply of drinking water is always available. Use high fat content feeds such as peanuts, dried mealworms and suet treats throughout the coldest months. You will get a free tub of 50 fat balls free with every large bag of peanuts or sunflower hearts bought.

Lawns Scarify and spike lawns to aid drainage and apply an autumn feed and moss killer if you haven’t already done so. Avoid walking on your lawns if it is either water logged or frozen.

Fruit and Vegetables Pick any remaining tomatoes and ripen on the kitchen windowsill, make sure all potatoes are dug up and stored. Use grease bands around trunks of fruit trees to prevent winter moth damage. Apple and pear trees can be pruned back thinning out the centre of the tree allowing air to circulate helping avoid pests and disease. Use a prune and seal compound on any large cuts. Plant broad bean aquadulce seed for overwintering in the ground.

Plants of the Month: Helleborus- The traditional Christmas rose as it is known is the lovely white flowered variety which flowers from October and throughout winter, it is ideal for shaded areas for example under trees or in mixed herbaceous borders. Camellia- These plants are showing buds above glossy evergreen leaves, they make excellent gifts and will brighten up any garden. Erica Carnea: Winter flowering heathers that tolerate any soil type. They are popular for use in borders or planted grave arrangements.

Tip of the Month; Give all your garden plants a teaspoon full of bone meal, gently sprinkle around the roots and let the rain wash it in, this is an ideal tonic before they hibernate for the winter. Purchase your Christmas tree early and either keep it outside or allow us to store it securely in our barn. This will avoid disappointment come the usual rush. All trees are cut at the same time and are fine left outside in your garden until required indoors, so take my advice and choose your perfect tree early. Freshly cut and Pot grown trees will be available from around the 23rd of Nov. Don’t forget to come and support our charity evening on Tuesday 27th November, in aid of Katharine House Hospice and Dogs for Good. Take a look at our lovely Christmas display and craft stalls, there is also a complimentary glass of mulled wine and free visits to Father Christmas. Entry fee for adults is £2 children 16 and under are free. We are also holding our Loyalty card holders evening on Wednesday 7th November from 7-9pm. Entry is Free and you will be able to enjoy Christmas demonstrations and sample various delights as well as getting some wonderful gift ideas. You are welcome to bring a fiend and you will earn Double Loyalty points on purchases made on the evening. I look forward to seeing you all at either or both events... Regards Craig www.barnfarmplants.co.uk

http://www.barnfarmplants.co.uk/


December The festive season will soon be upon us and here at 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 quickly, don’t panic though call in and choose your tree, pay for it and we will reserve it until you are ready to collect. This way you won’t be disappointed and get a tree of exactly the right shape and size of your choice. Read on for seasonal tips and ideas.

Decorating Your Home: Make use of the evergreen foliage that you have available in your garden to decorate your home. You can cut berried holly for vases, and use plants such as laurel, eucalyptus, euonymus and ivy in wreaths or table decorations. If you would like us to make a holly or spruce wreath then please call in and choose your fruits, nuts and ribbon, then collect your custom made wreath on a date to suit you. A hurricane vase with cones, baubles and lights in would make an attractive table centrepiece. We have battery operated and low voltage electric lights which are great for indoor or outdoor use, choose either clear white or from the exciting coloured bulb options.

Christmas Tree Care Just before taking your Christmas tree indoors cut off two inches from the bottom of the main stem, then position and secure the tree inside in a water holding stand, away from radiators and open fires. Add some water to the stand then gently remove netting from bottom to top. Leave your tree for a few hours to allow 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 drop and also stops the branches from turning brittle, top up the water every day and never let it run dry. We recommend that you choose a needle holding variety such as Nordmanniana, which are available cut from 4ft to 10ft or smaller pot grown.

Planting & Pruning Cut down any dead autumn flowering perennials marking their whereabouts with a cane. Prune stems of autumn fruiting raspberries. Carry out the winter pruning of your apple and pear trees and apply a pruning compound to the cut afterwards to stop disease getting into the tree. Continue planting fruit and ornamental trees, fruit bushes and roses, transplant any existing shrubs and conifers making sure that you tread in well when replanting and support with a cane or stake, add a sprinkling of bone meal to the hole for instant feed.

Garden Maintenance Use bubble polythene or hessian sacks to wrap your outside tap, this will stop it freezing up and remember to drain hosepipes of water. Fleece all tender plants and terracotta pots to protect them from frost damage and raise pots off the floor with either pot feet or bricks which allows the air to circulate around the pot and avoid it sitting in water thus cutting down the

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 remove surplus debris. Sharpen blades on secateurs, loppers, hoes and other garden tools and wipe with an oily rag before packing away.

Birds Make sure a fresh supply of water is available daily and increase the feeding of high fat foods such as suet treats. Peanuts, seed and mealworms should be made available. Why not treat someone to a wild bird dining station or take advantage of our special offer where you receive a free tub of 50 fat balls with every purchase of 12.75kg peanuts or sunflower seeds.

Lawns It is advisable to keep off the lawns when they are frosty, constant walking on the grass will damage it. If areas are waterlogged aerate it with a garden fork.

Plant Looking Good This Month: Poinsettia: Every living room should have one! This plant simply shouts Christmas... the traditional red bract variety is still by far the best, but other colours are available too. Planted Hyacinth Arrangements: We have a good selection of wicker or tin bowls and containers that are planted with scented prepared hyacinths for Christmas flowering and top dressed with fresh moss and make attractive table centres or gifts. Camellia: The most popular gift line in shrubs is by far the Camellia, with its attractive glossy foliage and profusion of coloured buds, no wonder it’s a favourite! Free gift wrapping available on all plant purchases from our Garden Centre.

Tip of the Month: Topiary Buxus pyramid and balls are popular evergreen shrubs that make ideal statements by your entrance door and decorating them with tasteful warm white lights for Christmas would take them to that extra level, why not also add some dried orange slices and cinnamon sticks for an extra scented attraction. Father Christmas will be with us on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th Dec from 2.00pm.-4.00pm, visits are free with children receiving a small gift, he would love to see you if you can make it. Remember we close at 12noon on Christmas Eve and reopen on Wednesday 2nd January, so make sure you stock up on items such as bird feeds, logs, coal and gift vouchers, that make ideal gardener’s gifts before then to avoid disappointment. From early January we will have seed potatoes, vegetable and flower seeds, propagation products, composts, feeds and all the free advice you may need, so be sure to pay us a visit. I thank everyone for their custom this year and wish a Happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year… Regards

http://www.barnfarmplants.co.uk/


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


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.

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 7

th 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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for domestic cleaning.

Excellent references.

Please contact Amanda on

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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.

01295750645

What’s on at The Hare and Hounds

Our new charity

for this year is:

For forthcoming events at

The Hare and Hounds please see the village pages in the

Banbury Guardian

Quiz Night for Clic Sargent !0th November, 7pm start

Please come and support us

Christmas Fair & Coffee Morning 27th November, 11.00 am Coffee & mince pie for £1 Cards, cakes, raffle, etc

Christmas Eve 7.00 pm

Wear your Christmas Jumper Free buffet

Christmas Day Open 11.30 am - 2.30 pm

Come and join Carol and Jamie for a free drink

27th December, 7.00 pm Dave Wainwright dominoes competition

In aid of Clic Sargent New Year’s Eve

Free Buffet


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Wardington Village website?

To find out information about the Cinema Club, upcoming events and other things happening in

the Village, go online and subscribe to email updates.


Mr Nigel Bankes (Chair)

Home Farm House Williamscot

Tel: 750500

[email protected]

Mr Malcolm Patterson (Vice Chair)

The Old Granary, Wardington

Tel: 750014

[email protected]

Mrs Lexi Gordon-Finlayson (Parish Clerk)

Cobweb Cottage, Wardington

Tel: 758117

[email protected]

Mr George Page

Sabins, Upper Wardington

Tel: 758122

[email protected]

Mrs Amanda Pascoe

The Mounts, Upper Wardington

Tel: 758433

[email protected]

Mr George Martin

Babbington Barn, Williamscot

Tel: 07990690505

[email protected]

Mr Andrew Crossley

The Limes, Upper Wardington

Tel: 758705

[email protected]

Mr Bob Jarrett

2, The Old Vicarage, Wardington

Tel: 758084

[email protected]

Cherwell District Councillor: Mr Ken Atack

[email protected]

Oxfordshire County Councillor

Mr George Reynolds

Grange Farm, Shutford, OX15 6PB

Tel: 780479

Please could residents of the village with dogs be mindful to

clear up after their dogs. Could they also ensure that they

dispose any bags they use for this appropriately and not leave

them lying around. Thank you.

The

needs you!

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1st Prize £20

2nd Prize £10

The winners are drawn monthly.

To join, please get in touch!

Contact

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All proceeds go towards playground

maintenance and inspections.


Wardington Parish Council Meeting – Minutes for July

Location: Wardington Memorial Hall Date: Tuesday, 24

th July 2018 (7.30 pm)

In Attendance: Mr Nigel Bankes (Chairman), Mr M Patterson (Vice Chairman), Mr R Jarrett, Mrs A Gordon-Finlayson, Cllr G Reynolds, Cllr P Chapman Apologies: Mr G Martin, Mr A Crossley, Mrs A Pascoe, Mr Page Agenda Items 1. Minutes of previous meeting—signed 2. Matters arising from previous minutes 2.1 Cluster care – research by Mr R Jarrett shows that their finances are quite healthy. No need to donate at this time, but we will continue to monitor it. 2.2 Playground maintenance – notice to be put in the warbler to request a villager to check on the playground in between yearly major inspections. 2.3 Notices to go on the playground noticeboard and a laminated version on the gate. 2.4 HS2 – currently waiting for further contact from Richard Warren for next meeting date. 3. Planning 3.1 New 3.2CDC decisions 3.2a 18/00757/F Mr D Skipworth-Mitchell, The Nook, Thorpe Road RETROSPECTIVE – Variation of Condition 2 (Plans) of 14/01538/F for a self-contained annexe. Alteration to footprint and internal arrangement, external alteration to windows and doors and lean-to to side. GRANTED 4. Finance 4.1 Invoices 100950 N R Prickett £741.60 100951 N R Prickett £370.80 100952 David Adshead £1038.00 100953 Mrs G-F (clerk’s pay, July) £346.74 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 1

st prize – Mrs Cochrane £20.00

100675 2nd

prize – R Forder £10.00 5 Parish business 5.1 Community forum group meetings – chance to express opinions on policing. Three meeting options: 28

th August 1830 at Banbury Mosque;

29th August 1830 at Deddington Fire Station;

30th August at The Sunshine Centre, Banbury.

5.2 David Adshead has installed the new noticeboard next to the playground – unfortunately the concrete has cracked around the base so he has said that he will redo that. Keys to stay with the Clerk. 5.3 HSBC – Mr Patterson has sent an email to the bank containing information about the councillors and further information about the accounts held with them. This is in response to their request for verification. 5.4 GDPR – WPC hold a list of people in the Playground 200 club – they will be contacted through the Warbler as no email information held, list held for that purpose only; we hold an electoral roll – contact CDC to check whether this comes under their GDPR; PC also hold a list of people who can help in an emergency situation – people to be contacted and list updated. 5.5 Idea of footpath down the A361 through the village put forward to the HS2 “safety” fund. 5.6 Parking has become an issue between Church Close and the A361 causing blockages for the bus service and larger agricultural vehicles. WPC to put up a sign to this effect – quotes for the signage to be sought. 5.7 Highways Deddington depot open day – 18

th August, contact Clerk for more details.

5.8 Thames Valley Police Open Day at TVP Training centre in Sulhamstead on 18

th August.

Contact Clerk for more details. 5.9 Communication with BT suggests that the disused telephone boxes should be removed in the next 12-18 months. 6 AOB

6.1 Williamscot are consulting with BT and OCC to obtain improved internet service

Meeting closed at 8.51 pm.


Wardington Parish Council Meeting Minutes


th Sept 2018 (7.30 pm)

In Attendance: Mr N Bankes (Chair), Mr G Page, Mr A Crossley, Mrs A Pascoe, Mr G Martin, Mr R Jarrett, Mrs A Gordon-Finlayson (Clerk), Cllr P Chapman Apologies: Mr Malcolm Patterson (Vice Chair), Cllr G Reynolds Agenda Items 1. Minutes of previous meeting signed 2. Matters arising from previous minutes 2.1 Playground maintenance – Mr Robbie Brown who lives near the playground has agreed to check it on a weekly basis and report any problems. 2.2 Playground RoSPA report – nothing serious raised but small items of maintenance need addressing. Mr M Patterson to approach Mr R Brown about this. The full report can be viewed on request to the Clerk. 2.3 Playground notices regarding use have been put on new noticeboard. 2.4 Agreed to purchase little, yellow ‘no parking’ signs to but put on posts erected between Church Walk and A361. 2.5 HSBC bank checking has been dealt with by Mr M Patterson. Currently 5 signatories on the account. 2.6 GDPR review - the electoral roll we hold is covered by Cherwell District Council date protection. 3. Planning 3.1 New 3.1a 18/01512/F Mr & Mrs Jenkins, Bridge Lake Farm, Chacombe Road Upgrade of the fabric of existing office to form habitable accommodation with addition of a WC; new internal partitions to existing insulated loft space. 3.2 CDC decisions 4. Finance 4.1 Invoices 100952 CANCELLED 100956 D. Adshead £1038.00 100957 Parish Magazine Printing £258.00 100958 Mrs A G-F(Clerk’s Pay) £346.74 100959 HMRC – PAYE £86.60 100960 N. R. Prickett £370.80 100961 Playsafety Ltd £105.00 100037 Mrs S. C. Thurman £250.00 4.2 Playground 200 club draw – to be drawn at the cinema club

5. Parish business 5.1 The emergency list held by WPC for extreme weather conditions needs review as some parts are no longer current. All people on it need to be contacted to check they are still happy to be on it. Agreed that it should be posted on all noticeboards as we head into winter and reissued to raise awareness on the website and facebook. 5.2 The foot path near Glen Meadows Farm on the Chacombe Road is being moved slightly. Details of this can be seen on the noticeboard or by application to the Clerk. 5.3 Oxfordshire County Council have published proposals on how they plan improve services and reduce costs. WPC have no comments. 5.4 WPC to apply for a free sapling from scheme run by The Woodland Trust for commemorating the Centenary of the Armistice of WWI. Ask for a mountain ash, if possible, to replace the one that has died on The Greensward. 5.5 Oxfordshire Parish Council are being asked to consent to update and sharing of contact details. WPC agreed. 5.6 Salt bins all fit for purpose. Extra salt bags and their cost to be enquired about 5.7 Jan Funnell raised the issue of the gates down church walk (the pathway down the hill opposite the church). The small, old, metal kissing-gate has been taken off its hinges. One of the small, wooden gates further into the field (into a field owned by George and Arthur Griffin) is often being left open despite their being no right of way through it – this has caused the cattle to escape into the village on a few occasions. Arthur Griffin chained and padlocked it to prevent this and the chain and padlock have been stolen. Jan requests that people walking be mindful of closing gates after themselves and wary of letting cattle out: if the cows made it through the village then this could be a serious danger to cows and vehicles alike. 6. AOB 6.1 Mr G Page raised the issue of stones being thrown up during grass cutting as there have been a couple of instances of stones breaking car windows. Mr G Page to speak to Mr N R Prickett. 6.2 Mr G Page had been asked by several villagers about the whereabouts of the picture of the “Fire at the Manor” gifted to the village by Lady Wardington. It was agreed that enquiries should be made so that the picture could be returned to the Village Hall. The meeting closed at 8.30 pm.


Wardington Parish Council Meeting Minutes


th October 2018 (7.30 pm)

In Attendance: Mr N Bankes (Chairman), Mr M Patterson (Vice Chairman), Mr G Page, Mr A Pascoe, Mr R Jarrett, Mr G Martin Apologies: Cllr G Reynolds, Cllr P Chapman, Mr A Crossley Agenda Items 1. Minutes of previous meeting - signed 2. Matters arising from previous minutes 2.1 Since the last meeting, Robbie Brown – who has agreed to carry out playground inspections – has moved to Brackley. He will continue with this role. Clerk to apply for quotes to make the minor repairs needed on the playground. 2.2 Extra bags of salts are £100 a bag – decided that we have enough in reserve already. 2.3 Fire at the Manor painting to be returned to the Village Hall. 2.4 WPC decided to purchase 2 “No Parking” signs with stanchions for use between church close and the A361. 3. Planning 3.1 New 3.1a 17/02556/F Mr and Mrs Chris Henson, 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

(Williamscot Event expenses) £121.44 100039 VOID 100040 North Oxfordshire Wines

(Williamscot Event) £220.00 100041 Debroah Thorneycroft

(Williamscot Event) £920.00 100042 VOID 100043 Wardington Parocial Parish

Council (Path) £696.00 4.2Playground 200 club draw 100676 P Hornby (1

st prize sept)

£20.00 100677 G Page (2

nd prize sept)

£10.00 5. Parish business 5.1 The Aviva Community Fund – information regarding this should be passed on to Cluster care. 5.2 Various different advertising information has been received through the post and by email. Decided that some can go up on noticeboard if space: care worker recruitment campaign; poster for Special Education Needs and Disability Information Advice and Support; citizens advice North Oxon and South Northants posters; Macmillan Cancer Support; Hidden Harm campaign (TVP) . 5.3 Wabler advertising – Malcolm raised that Sue Upton is looking to help with this and editors should get in touch. Meeting closed at 8.20 pm.


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

Winter Exhibition

Cropredy Village Hall

21st November

(Wednesday)

7.45 pm Garden Club Talk - Swifts Memorial Hall

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

(Saturday & Sunday)

2.00 - 4.00 pm Free visits to Santa Claus Barn Farm Plants

Christmas Eve (Monday) 7.00 pm Christmas Jumper Time Hare and Hounds

Christmas Day (Tuesday) 11.30 am - 2.30

pm

Drink in the Pub Hare and Hounds

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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