Welcome to the Hanwell Village website

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

Wind farm

Proposed Ironstone Windfarm by Regeneco
Plans were submitted to Cherwell District Council in September 2011 by Regeneco for a wind monitoring mast on farmland between Hanwell and Shotteswell. Objections must be made by 20th October 2011.
Read more and sample letter to download

Dates for your diary 2011
Saturday 19th November: Quiz in the Village Hall, 7.30pm – get swotting! Tickets from Bob on 730677. (Please note change of date from originally published).

The A423 Southam Road has been redesignated as 50MPH reduced from 60MPH.

Cluster Care Group Day Opportunities
Day Centre for older persons who need some care or support for a physical or emotional problem, or in need of socialisation. Meets Tuesdays at the Sports Pavilion, Cropredy from 10 am to 3 pm. Contact Moya Reed on 01295 758531. For further details click here PDF

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: Spring 2011 PDF

Winter 2010 PDF
Autumn 2010 PDF
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 for 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

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
06 July 2011 Word
04 May 2011 Word
12 January 2011 Word
24 November 2010 Word
08 September 2010 Word
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

Emergency Planning
Oxfordshire County Council are in the process of updating emergency plans. In conjunction with this, the council has issued a booklet entitled Are you ready? Click here for an online version of this booklet.

Does the thought of your next heating bill leave you cold?
Read more...

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!
The beautiful new castle gates.
Please send photos of Hanwell to admin@hanwellvillage.com
The submitted photos will be put in a monthly gallery.

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

traffic at night Looking across the fields towards Banbury. Photo by Tom.

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

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.

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

The village pump, kindly donated by Joyce and Nelson, has been installed on the small green at the entrance to Church Lane.

Hanwell Village Hall

Can you help?
Hanwell Village Hall Committee is looking for new members.

If you would like to assist in the running of the Village Hall and help in organising village events, we would love to hear from you.

More information about being on the Village Hall Committee is available from Bob on 730677.

Hire of the Village Hall
The hall is available to hire. Please download the Rental Charges and terms and conditions:
Rental Charges 2011
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.

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.

Do you have Type 2 Diabetes?
Do you know someone with Type 2 Diabetes?

Your local NHS provide free education for people with diabetes who are registered with Oxfordshire GPs*

If you feel you or a member of your family would benefit, contact the Community Diabetes Service on 01869 604091 and ask about diabetes2gether and diabetes4ward or email diabetes2gether@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
* some areas use alternative services please contact us for further information

oxfordshirecarshare.com logo Concerned about rising fuel prices?
Looking for a way to lessen their impact on you? Well, we have the answer: Oxfordshire Car Share. The scheme provides a free service for you to find others to share your journeys with, cutting your travel costs in half or by even more.
The scheme is available to anyone living, working or travelling in or through Oxfordshire. Registration is completely free, and there are no obligations involved in using the service.
You can choose whom you wish to share with from the matches generated for you; how often you wish to share; whether you wish to be the driver or the passenger, or to alternate. It really is entirely up to you, and you don’t even need to own a car to use the site – just register as a passenger.
Register today at www.oxfordshirecarshare.com.

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.

Checking your water supply valves
Residents are urged to check their water supply shut off valves both inside and outside of their home after a residents house was recently flooded, as both valves had failed and the water could not be isolated. Inside valves (stop cocks) are where the mains water supply enters the house, commonly under the sink. Outside they should be on the pathway outside your property or nearby. If the valve outside doesn't work it is the responsibility of Thames Water 0845 9200 800. If the valve inside doesn't work contact a plumber.