Warden Abbey special edition fizz is a winner!
The Warden Abbey Vineyard team popped the cork on a bottle of Warden Abbey Brut 2015 at the end of September at their volunteer session, when they heard it had achieved a bronze medal at international level in the prestigious Decanter World Wine Awards. The judges awarded it 89 points out of 100, just one…
New NHS test and trace app
The new #NHSCOVID19app has been released in England and is now available to download, with the aim of protecting the health of the nation, as well as our families. To help us all stay safe, we’re asking you to download it before you visit us at The Barn and to check-in using the QR code.…
Call for Government to level-up rural areas to support Englandās economic recovery from COVID-19
A coalition of thirteen leading rural organisations is today urging the Government to commit to more equitable funding in rural areas to support Englandās economic recovery from COVID-19. The Rural Coalition has published Rebuilding Rural: Growing Back Better, setting out its priorities for a successful recovery by seizing the potential social and economic opportunities across…
Test and Trace changes and how it affects you
Weāve been asking you to give us your details for Test and Trace when you visit The Barn Cardington to eat in with us, but from Monday it is a legal requirement. This means that when you order food at the till from Tuesday, you need to visit venuetrace.com on your mobile, enter NF8E8M and…
Virtual online open day for Warden Abbey Vineyard
As Warden Abbey Vineyard are unable to hold their annual open day at the vineyard this year, they’ve gone online! Vineyard Manager Jane Markham, said “We know that many of you are very keen to ‘Keep it Local’ and support local businesses, so we thought why not go ahead and celebrate some of the local…
Working together to prevent suicide
This World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD), and in fact everyday, we’re reminding people that taking a minute to reach out to someone can make a huge difference. whether it’s someone you know well, like a close family member or a friend, a work colleague, or even a complete stranger, talk to them and find out…
Vineyard open day postponed
It’s September, and normally we’d be counting down the days until the Open Day at Warden Abbey Vineyard. However, in order to keep volunteers and visitors safe, the decision was made to postpone the popular event until next year. There’s still a chance to visit the vineyard over the next few weeks by joining one…
Returning to the Workplace for businesses and employers
Facing questions from worried employees who are coming back to your workplace? Need some advice on how to reassure your customers that itās safe to come in? Want to know if your arrangements will keep you safe from your customers? Ask these questions and more at the Returning to the Workplace ā 1 hour COVID…
Poetry plaque in honour of Captain Sir Tom Moore to be installed at Millbrook Station
Mick Child, one of our case workers from the Social Prescribing Service, has revealed he has some impressive hidden talents. Mick wrote a very touching poem in recognition of the immense and unforgettable fundraising efforts by Captain Sir Thomas Moore for NHS charities during the Coronavirus pandemic. The poem, which was unveiled last week, will…
Picnic and planes at the vineyard
Enjoy a picnic in Warden Abbey Vineyard and if youāre lucky, see the planes from the Shuttleworth airshow fly over Old Warden. We canāt be certain that planes will come in our direction, as it may depend on which way the wind is blowing, but that wonāt stop you having a relaxing afternoon in beautiful…