All posts by Sarah Richardson

Open Gardens 7 July 2-6 pm

5th July 2019NewsSarah Richardson

A reminder that Avon Dassett gardens will be open from 2-6 pm this Sunday 7th July.

From cottage gardens to coach houses – there is a garden for everyone!

For more details see: https://www.avondassett.com/clubs-groups/open-gardens/

Local Authors Support Avon Dassett Mini Literature Festival

13th June 2019NewsSarah Richardson

Come along to Avon Dassett Mini Literature Festival on Saturday 15 June 11-5 pm.

There’s lots going on including works by two local authors: Ian Mathie and Angela Perry.

Wild Child – Growing up a nomad by local author Ian Mathie

A brand new book is being introduced at the Mini Literature Festival: “Wild Child” from local author and traveller Ian Mathie. It is the last manuscript he wrote and is about his early life. It has been described by book reviews website the Bookbag as “the missing link” to earlier books about his adventures living and working all over Africa for some 30 years.

Ian’s first book “The Man of Passage” was launched in Avon Dassett in 2006. Another five followed.

Ian was based in South Warwickshire for 26 years, longer than he had ever lived anywhere before. He became involved in many local initiatives and was well known throughout the area. Ian “joined the ancestors” in May 2017.

The Adventures of Alfie the Malamute by local author Angela Perry

Local author, Angela Perry, has donated a limited number of signed copies of her wonderful children’s book, “The Adventures of Alfie The Malamute”. Do come along to pick up a copy while stocks last.

Save the date – Avon Dassett Open Gardens 7th July 2019

3rd June 2019NewsSarah Richardson

Open Gardens will be held on Sunday 7th July 2019. Eleven local gardens will be open. For more information see here.

Coventry and Warwickshire Radio – Interview about Avon Dassett Soapbox Derby

31st May 2019NewsSarah Richardson

Sarah Richardson of the Avon Dassett Soapbox Derby team was interviewed by Phil Upton on Coventry and Warwickshire radio’s Breakfast Show on 31st May 2019. Phil, who is a keen cyclist, knows the hill in Avon Dassett well and was keen to hear about the race. The Soapbox Derby is rapidly becoming legendary in the county.

To hear the interview on listen again (during the newspaper review at 0740) please go to: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0786jk3

Sarah also recorded an interview with Keith Wedgbury who presents Wedge’s Raw and Rural on Saturday mornings.

Theft in Fenny Compton – 31 May

31st May 2019NewsSarah Richardson

A garage and vehicle on Wharf Road, Fenny Compton were broken into in the early hours of the morning of 31st May 2019. Tools and equipment were stolen. Police have been informed.

Mini Literature Festival – 15 June 2019

31st May 2019NewsSarah Richardson

– Mini Literature Festival –

– Avon Dassett Reading Room –

– Saturday 15th June, 11am to 5pm –

Everyone is Invited to Thomas Perry’s 199th Birthday Party !!

The Gentleman who gave us our village Reading Room would have been 199 on 12th June this year, so I think it’s time to celebrate, and say a big thank you to him. – Tea/coffee and Cake and a mini lit fest.

Book Sales /// Freebies /// Book & Magazine Swap /// Recommendations – tell us about your favorite read /// Tea, Coffee, Cake ///

Further details contact – Deb Watts, 0794 1159051.

Soapbox Derby – Open Meeting

16th May 2019NewsSarah Richardson

There will be an open meeting to discuss the forthcoming Soapbox Derby at 6 pm on 29th May in The Yew Tree.

This will be an opportunity for people to ask questions of the Soapbox Derby organising group and to sign up as volunteers to support the day. The soapbox group will explain how they have addressed feedback from last year’s event including issues such as car-parking and toilets. Sharon and Wayne Marsh will outline The Yew Tree’s plans for the day.

All are welcome and any help will be gratefully received!