We are testing the UK’s Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September at 3pm.

Emergency Alerts is a UK government system that provides warning and advice in a life-threatening emergency.

The government will be running a national test of the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September 2025.

The government does not need to know your phone number or location to send you an alert.

Reasons you might get an alert

You may get alerts about any type of life-threatening emergency, such as:

Wildfires, severe flooding, extreme storms,

What happens when you get an emergency alert

Your mobile phone or tablet may: make a loud siren-like sound, even if it’s set on silent. Vibrate, read out the alert. The sound and vibration will last for about 10 seconds.

An alert will include a phone number or a link to the GOV.UK website for more information.

You’ll get alerts based on your current location – not where you live or work. You do not need to turn on location services to receive alerts.If you cannot receive emergency alerts. If you do not have a compatible device, you’ll still be informed about an emergency. The emergency services have other ways to warn you when there is a threat to life.

If you have a vision or hearing impairment, audio and vibration attention signals will let you know you have an emergency alert if accessibility notifications have been enabled on your mobile phone or tablet. For more information, go to: Gov.uk/alerts

Hello everyone,

The September edition of the Compton Chronicle can be found below.

https://bit.ly/CC-SEPT-25

Paper copies will be delivered in the coming days.

Please note that the closing date for submissions for the October edition will be 12th September.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our advertisers, old and new. Your support helps us to fund this important village and community resource and without you there would be no Chronicle to disseminate local information to households (remember, not everyone uses social media!).

So a big thank you once again to all our advertisers for keeping this vital community resource running.

We are also looking for people to join our small team to run the kids’ pages and/or the What’s On page. It’s not a lot of work each month! Please contact us if you are interested at comptonchronicle@yahoo.co.uk

– The Chronicle Editorial Team

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