Welcome to the Hanwell Village website

Parish Council
Hanwell Village
Information on planning applications, appeals and decisions affecting Hanwell.

Draft Core Strategy
It is likely that the future of the Draft Core Strategy could be affected by the news that the coalition Government intends to scrap regional planning. See the summer edition of Hanwell News for a brief update on the situation or click here for more information on the current Draft Core Strategy

Parish Council Minutes
12 May 2010 Word
AGM 12 May 2010 Word
10 March 2010 Draft Core Strategy Notes Word
13 January 2010 Word
4 November 2009 PDF

Holiday in France
Exclusive two-storey apartment in the grounds of a private chateau with 8 acres of parkland, swimming pool, tennis courts and golf course. Find out more... PDF

Chess Tuition
I am offering my services for 2009 to teach or train would be chess players of all ages in the village or surrounding areas.
Carl Portman
BCF County Master
Find out more...

Calling all Photographers!
Main Street, Hanwell Please send photos of Hanwell to admin@hanwellvillage.com
The submitted photos will be put in a monthly gallery.
Above: Main Street, Hanwell by Ken.

Gallery
More pictures . . .
Hanwell in the Snow 2010
Hanwell In the Snow 2009
March - End April Gallery
Hanwell in the Spring
Barn Dance
Hanwell in the snow

Village Lunch: Sunday 25th July, Lake Lawn, Hanwell Castle, 12:30 pm
This year's lunch will be picnic style. Please bring chairs, rugs, drinks and glasses. Contributions of salads and/or puddings will be most welcome. Please ring Bob 730677 or Charles and Suzy on 730314 if you can help in any way. Various games and fun for the children and an informal buffet lunch.

Gordon's Book
Gordon Paxton's book of his life and the village is now available (£10). Ring Gordon on 738907 or drop into The Old Post Office when you are passing.

Children's playground
The playground has proved to be a real attraction for the children and looks fantastic. We even have visitors from other villages coming to use it.

Built using mainly wood, the playground is based on a castle theme 'in keeping' with its village location.

Bell Ringers wanted!
The Church tower - Photo by Carl Portman

The Service of Dedication, led by the Bishop of Oxford, of the restored church bells was held on 5th April.

If you are interested in ringing the new peal, or would like to learn to ring, please contact Philip Ledger (Tel: 01295 738 174) or come along to the church on a Saturday morning.
See Spring Hanwell News for more information. PDF

Hanwell Village Hall
Hire of the Village Hall
The hall is available to hire. Please download the Rental Charges and terms and conditions:
Rental Charges 2009
To make a booking or check availability telephone the Village Hall Secretary on 01295 738712 (before 8pm please).

Village Hall renovations
Find out more . . .

The new exterior of the Village Hall
Hanwell Village Hall with new roof and exterior cladding.

Volunteers Wanted
Age Concern want reliable volunteers for their new service Reconnect; a short-term befriending service delivered by trained volunteers to older people who feel lonely or isolated.
Read More... Word

Useful Website:
Oxfordshire Rural Communities
Aiming to improve the quality of life for those who live or work in rural Oxfordshire.

traffic at night The M40 motorway seen from the bridge near Banbury. Photo by Tom.

Hanwell News
Thanks to Anne, Hanwell now has a great newsletter full of useful information, photos and details of local events. Download the latest copy: Summer 2010 PDF

Spring Special Issue PDF
Spring 2010 PDF
Winter 2009 PDF
Autumn 2009 PDF
Summer Edition 2009 PDF
Spring Edition 2009 PDF

Hanwell Wine Society
Hanwell wine society was established late last year to provide an opportunity for anyone interested in wine to meet once a month, to share/ taste/ drink wine, discuss the wine, but most importantly to simply enjoy drinking wine.

Contact gpolson@ymail.com
or ring Gordon Polson on 07710 494757 if you would like more information.

North Banbury Scouts
open to boys and girls at Mollington Village Hall

Beavers 6yrs - 8 yrs:
Monday 17:00 - 18:30 hrs.
Cubs 8yrs - 10½yrs:
Tuesday 18:00 - 19:30hrs.
Scouts 10½ yrs - 14yrs: Monday 19:00 - 21:00 hrs.

website:
North Banbury Scouts
Contact details Philip Tree,
Group Scout Leader
Tel No 01295253194
email: Philip Tree

Village Forum
The Forum is easy to use and a great way to discuss issues and interests with other people in the community and wider afield. If you are a new user simply click on the register link on the forum page.

To advertise events taking place in Hanwell or to add photographs to the gallery please email: admin@hanwellvillage.com