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Category Archives: News
VJ Day 75 – 15 August 2020
Save the date!
Following a very successful commemoration of the 75th anniversary of VE Day on 9 May 2020, Avon Dassett will be celebrating the 75th anniversary of the end of the war (VJ Day) on Saturday 15 August. Villagers are asked to gather at The Yew Tree from 1500 hours. There will be:
- A mini exhibition of Avon Dassett and WWII prepared by the Local History Group and hosted by The Yew Tree
- A special reprise of the 1940s Sing-along-a Sally at The Yew Tree. Song sheets here
- Bunting and village decorations
- Flowers at the War Memorial to remember those who lost their lives in the conflict
- Cream Teas available to pre-order from The Yew Tree (£4.50 each) but villagers are also welcome to bring picnics to the pub or in their garden as they did on VE Day
- Villagers are invited to decorate their properties with bunting and/or wear a poppy/white chrysanthemums (the Japanese flower which commemorates loss)
- The Union Jack will fly from the flagpole at the play park
The whole day is being co-ordinated by Councillor Liz Hirst.
The official poster:
Frellies Ice Cream Opens @ The Yew Tree
Frellies Ice Cream opens in the garden of The Yew Tree today (31 July 2020). It is open every day from 10-6 serving homemade ice cream and cake and soft drinks.
August Edition of Compton Chronicle Published
From the August edition the magazine will be published BOTH in print and ONLINE to suit all readers!
Alabama Rot – fatal disease for dogs – found in Bloxham
A case of Alabama Rot disease has been found in a dog in Bloxham, near Banbury: https://www.banburyguardian.co.uk/news/people/case-dog-disease-alabama-rot-confirmed-near-banbury-2908636
The signs of Alabama Rot are:
- Skin lesions/ulcers
- Lethargy
- Loss of appetite
- Vomiting
To minimise the risk
- Stick to dry paths on walks and keep dogs away from muddy and wet areas
- Wash mud off dogs after walks and check for lesions
- If you have concerns contact your vet immediately for advice
Warwickshire Primary Mental Health Team Parent Information Sessions
Parent Information Sessions via Microsoft Teams
Are you a parent or carer of a child or young person living in Warwickshire?
The Warwickshire Primary Mental Health Team offer free Parent Information Sessions via Microsoft Teams with a Mental Health Clinician.
You will have the opportunity to learn about common emotional wellbeing concerns in children/young people and find out what you can do to help.
Please email risecommunityoffer@covwarkpt.nhs.uk or call 07917 504 682 to receive a link and click to join the session!
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Challenging Behaviours
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13th July 2020 |
1.30pm – 3.00pm |
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Anxiety 3-11 |
14th July 2020
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1.30pm – 3.00pm |
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Anxiety 12+ |
15th July 2020
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1.30pm – 3.00pm |
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Self-harm
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16th July 2020 |
1.30pm – 3.00pm
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Sensory Needs
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17th July 2020 |
1.30pm – 3.00pm
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| Understanding and managing challenging behaviours in children aged 4-12 years
You will learn about social learning theory and why some children may develop difficult or challenging behaviours. You will have a greater understanding of some possible underlying causes of these behaviours. You will learn practical strategies and techniques that may be helpful to manage your child’s difficult behaviours at home. You will also find out where you can access local support if you are worried about your child’s emotional wellbeing. |
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| Understanding and supporting children aged 3-11 years with Anxiety
You will learn about anxiety and how can we help our children people manage their worries. You will learn to identify the signs & symptoms of anxiety and how it might present in children of different ages. You will learn to differentiate between the usual stresses of childhood and anxiety that may be more problematic for your child. You will learn practical strategies and techniques you can do at home to support your child when they are feeling anxious. You will also find out where you can access local support if you are worried about your child’s emotional wellbeing. |
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| Understanding and supporting children aged 12+ with Anxiety
Similar to the above topic, you will learn about anxiety in relation to young people aged 12+ years. You will also learn some new strategies to support a young person within this age group. You will also find out where you can access local support if you are worried about your child’s emotional wellbeing. |
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| Understanding and supporting young people aged 12-18 years who self-harm
You will learn about self-harm, what it is and how you can help your child/young people? You will learn about some of the reasons young people self-harm and what can maintain this behaviour. You will learn practical strategies and techniques that may be helpful for a child/young person who is self-harming. You will also find out where you can access local support if you are worried about your child’s emotional wellbeing.
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| Understanding sensory needs in school aged children
You will learn about sensory processing in children/young people and gain an understanding of how it affects them in their day to day life. You will learn about your child’s sensory needs and how you can support them to better manage their anxiety, low mood and other common mental health difficulties. You will learn practical strategies & techniques to try at home to manage your child/young person’s sensory needs and will also find out where you can access local support if you are worried about your child’s emotional wellbeing. |
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PLEASE NOTE: All our sessions are aimed at early intervention and prevention and may not be suitable for those already involved with other Rise Services. These sessions are not suitable for parents of children/young people with moderate to severe learning needs.
Changes to Times of Services in Dassett Magna Churches
Following the decision to re-open some of the Dassett Magna Churches for worship (for services only, the churches are otherwise closed), some changes have been made to the times of these:
Sunday 12 July
- 0930: St Giles Church, Gaydon
- 1100: St Peter and St Clare Church, Fenny Compton
- 1800: Zoom service (online) with hymns
Sunday 19 July
- 0930: St Giles Church, Gaydon
- 0930: St Botolph’s Church, Farnborough
- 1100: St Peter and St Clare Church, Fenny Compton
- 1100: Chapel of Ease, Northend
Dassett Magna Churches Re-opening for Sunday Worship
Next Sunday – 12th July – the churches in Farnborough, Fenny Compton, Gaydon and Northend are re-opening for Sunday Services. The churches remain closed during the week. Times of Services are:
- 0930: St Boltoph Church, Farnborough
- 1100: St Peter and St Clare Church, Fenny Compton
- 1400: Chapel of Ease, Northend
- 1530: St Giles Church, Gaydon
Avon Dassett Virtual Open Gardens – 5 July
Today (5th July) Avon Dassett would have been welcoming hundreds of visitors to the village for the ever popular Open Gardens as part of the National Garden Scheme raising hundreds of pounds for the charity. COVID19 has made this impossible, so instead the community Facebook page will be celebrating Avon Dassett’s wonderful gardens with a series of scheduled posts.
Creative Care Projects
Creative arts projects supporting people with the impacts of the pandemic:
Warwickshire county council and partners are offering free creative arts projects to support people who may be particularly susceptible to the negative social and emotional impacts of this pandemic.
The projects are designed to help make people smile and maybe to find a new hobby whilst isolated. They are aimed at encouraging participants to try something creative during this pandemic to help look after their mental health.
We hope to reach a range of different groups of people online and offline, including those who are isolated, face specific challenges such as living with dementia or autism, or are struggling with mental health difficulties.
A summary of the projects is attached: