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Between 1800hrs on 01/11/2017 and 0830hrs on 02/11/2017 at Hay Pool, Farnborough, Banbury, unknown offenders entered a Vivaro white van by forcing out the lock.  No report of items stolen.  Incident report: WK20171102-0127

Abacus is opening on Saturday 25th November 10-11.30 am for a coffee morning. Come along and have a look at the new building and enjoy a cuppa and a slice of cake. Games and activities for children. Everyone welcome to see how the money raised by our wonderful community has been spent. Access via school gate on High Street.

There have been two burglaries in the local area this week. Please secure outbuildings and keep an eye out for strangers.

Burglary in Fenny Compton

At around 8am on the 27th October, the resident of a home in Bridge Street, Fenny Compton saw a male in the rear of the garden of the house.  When the male realised he had been spotted he walked off.

It was later discovered that the garage had been broken into an a bike had been stolen.

The offender is described as a grey haired male, wearing a brown jacket and black trousers.

If you saw anything or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries please call 101 and refer to inc 264 of 27/10/17.

For crime prevention advice visit: www.warwickshireruralwatch.co.uk

Bike Stolen in Tysoe

Some time between 6.30am and 12 noon on 31 October, offenders entered an insecure carport at a home in Church Farm Crescent, Tysoe and cut through the steel cable securing a black and white mountain bike to a rack on the wall.  The offenders then stole the bike.

If you saw anything or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries please call 101 and refer to inc 448 of 31/10/17.

For crime prevention advice visit: www.warwickshireruralwatch.co.uk

Many thanks to Vanessa Bradshaw for organising a spooktacular pre-Halloween trick or treat extravaganza in the village on Saturday night and for all the householders who participated.

Take a look at the gallery below for some haunting images of the night!

The clocks go back this weekend, which means an extra hour in bed for many of us. Warwickshire County Council have some useful advice on home security:

• Check that all doors and windows are securely locked before leaving the house or going to bed.
• If you’re going away or out for the evening, set a timer switch to turn your lights on when it gets dark. Unlit houses are a giveaway that no one is at home.
• If you’re going to be away for a longer period of time, consider asking a neighbour or relative to clear the post away from the doormat and open and close the curtains.
• Never leave keys anywhere near the front door or letterbox; burglars know where to look.
• If you have a house alarm… USE IT. Make sure you set it when you go out and when you go to bed.
• If you’re closing up a shed or outbuilding for the winter, make sure you leave it secure. Fit and use a good quality padlock.

While you’re thinking about home safety, take a minute to check your smoke alarms. It could save your life!

There have been two thefts of vehicles from villages near Avon Dassett. Please see the details below:

Vehicle Stolen From Farm in Wellesbourne

Incident 167 of 21 October – Wellesbourne:  During the night of 20 into 21 October, offenders stole a blue Ford Focus vehicle from a farm premises in Staple Hill, Wellesbourne. If you saw anything or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries please call 101 and refer to inc 167 of 21/10/17.  Alternatively call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 anonymously. For crime prevention advice visit:  www.warwickshireruralwatch.co.uk

Landrover Stolen From Farm in Warmington

During the night of 16 into 17 October, offenders entered the secure compound of a farm premises in Warmington, Banbury and stole a green Land Rover.

If you saw anything or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries please call 101 and refer to inc 290 of 22/10/17.  Alternatively call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 anonymously. For crime prevention advice visit: www.warwickshireruralwatch.co.uk

Remembrance Sunday in Avon Dassett will take place at 12 noon on Sunday 12th November. Father Bill will officiate.

For details please see poster above.

Draft accounts show that over £4000 was raised at the 2017 Dassett Country Show. Of the funds available for 2017 profits will be split 50/50% between two charities: Dogs for Good and Maggies’s Centre and local projects, groups and village events.

Applications were received from the following organisations and donations agreed:

• Fenny Compton church – £200
• Farnborough church – £200. This is towards the repair of the North Lychgate.
• Avon Dassett Parish Council – £500. Towards the purchase of a new notice board.
• Fenny Compton Brownies – £100. To support their ongoing activities.
• Scouts – £500. There are now so many applicants to join the Scouts that they
  are considering a second troop.
• Abacus Pre-school – £300. This is funding for a sand play area.