The 2025 Dassett Country Show was busier than ever. The crowds enjoyed a wide range of stalls, exhibits, refreshments and entertainment. The Dog Show proved very popular with some classes having over 50 entries. The Show raises thousands of pounds for charities and local community groups.

Well done to all the organisers!

Warwickshire is hosting the longest stage of the 2025 Lloyds Tour of Britain Men on Friday  5 September. The race will be a total of 116.2 miles. Along the way, the route will feature six categorised king of the mountain climbs – the most on any stage of the 2025 route.

The finishing circuits will be around Burton Dassett Hills Country Park, with three ascents of the main 1.4km climb that averages 5.7%, contributing more than 2,100 metres of ascent for a thrilling finish!

The race will twice pass by the play park at Avon Dassett going towards the B4100 and racers are expected to be in the area between 2 and 3 pm (see map). The full itinerary is here:

• Tour of Britain Itinerary

Stratford District Council have a wealth of information on organising firework displays on their website.

There is also a link if you would like to report or complain about fireworks.

Avon Dassett Parish Council

Vacancy for a Parish Councillor

Are you passionate about your local community? Do you want to make a real difference where you live?

We have a vacancy for a Parish Councillor and are looking for enthusiastic, community-minded individuals to join our team.

What does a Parish Councillor do? Parish Councillors play a vital role in representing the interests of residents, shaping local services, and helping make decisions on issues that matter—from planning and community projects to local services and events.

Who can apply? To qualify, you must be:

· Aged 18 or over,

· A British citizen, or a citizen of the Commonwealth or the European Union,

· A local elector or have lived, worked, or owned property in the parish (or within 3 miles) for at least the past 12 months.

No experience necessary—just a willingness to get involved and a commitment to your community.

Interested? To find out more or apply, please contact: Jo Jarman – Parish Clerk Email: clerk@avondassettparishcouncil.gov.uk Website: https://avondassettparishcouncil.gov.uk/

A copy of the Co-Option Policy and Procedure, including the application form is available on the Parish Council website: https://avondassettparishcouncil.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/simple-file-list/Policies/Co-Option-Policy-and-Procedure.pdf. A hard copy is available on request from the Clerk

The deadline for applications is 20th August 2025.

Help shape the future of Avon Dassett — become a Parish Councillor today!

We are pleased to invite you to join Warwickshire Police to attend our ‘World Café’ event on Monday 14^th July 2025, starting at 13:00hrs-16:00hrs. 

Location: The Community Hub & Café, Galanos House, Banbury Road, Southam, Warwickshire, CV47 2BL. 

This opportunity is a new and innovative community forum event, promoting a positive dialogue amongst our community, discuss local concerns, discuss personal safety, share ideas, and show solidarity in creating a safer environment.

We encourage individuals of all ages and backgrounds to participate and support this event. Together, we can make a difference.

If you have any questions or would like further details, please contact us at su.snt@warwickshire.police.uk

We look forward to seeing you there.

Warm regards,

Southam SNT

Avon Dassett Soapbox Derby was an exciting day of thrills and not too many spills!

Around 3,000 people flocked to watch the 22 adults and 6 juniors brave the hills. Many of the karts posed some very fast times but there were also some very creative entries, making the judging of the Best Looking Kart competition very difficult.  

Our junior winners were:

1. Freddie Morgan-Smart in Ready Freddie Go
2. Devon Ellis in Yorkshire Air Ambulance
3. Alicia Green in Pikachu

Devon and Alicia, our only two female entrants gave Freddie, our reigning champion a close race!

The senior race was closely fought with Brian Stanford hoping for a hat trick of wins. He was just pipped to the post by Rob Preite, who was third last year:

1. Rob Preite in the Hornet
2. Brian Stanford in Titty Titty Bang Bang
3. Sam Pishorn in Gulf Arrow

The best looking karts were judged as:

Junior: Tyler Hibbins Green in A Furry Tail

Adult: Matt Beaton in Not the Soapbox You’re Looking For

Stalls, fairground rides and face painting as well as the racing kept the crowds amused.

Hundreds of pounds were raised for charity including £600 for the Hub on the Hill and £1200 for the Children’s Christmas Wish List.

All photos were taken by our wonderful official photographer, Modern Parlance Photography

The first AGM of the Hub on the Hill will be on 23 June at 6.30 pm at the Reading Room.

For more information, see here.