Check out some great church to church walks including one featuring Avon Dassett:

• http://church2churchwalksinwarwickshire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Page6.pdf

Please see below, a notice of the poll for the general election to be held on Thursday 8th June 2017 and a list of the candidates for the Kenilworth and Southam constituency:

• Notice Of Election K&S

Chris Williams has been re-elected as the County Councillor for Kineton and Red Horse Ward. Please see the full results here:

• Kineton & Red Horse

The Dassett Farmers’ Market will be held on Saturday 13th May, 12-4 pm at The Dassett Primary School, Fenny Compton, CV47 2XU.

Attractions include:

• 4×4 vehicle display
• Pony rides
• Cookery demonstrations
• Fire Engine
• Falconry
• Rare Breed sheep and pigs
• BBQ and Bar
• Cafe with cakes and live music
• Local food and drink suppliers
• Craft stalls
• Healthy tuck shop
• WI
• Food for life
• Photography and produce competitions
• Raffle
• Open Gardens and allotments

All profits go to the school. Entry and Parking free !

The Dassett Country Show takes place on 29th July 2017.

This year they are raising funds for Maggie’s Centre and Dogs for Good as well as for local groups and projects.

Preparations are already underway and the Show Committee are looking for donations for the Tombola and Bottle Stall. They will be calling to collect items on Saturday 13th May.

Stratford On Avon Ambulance Association was formed in 1945 to provide first aid and ambulance services to the district of Stratford On Avon and over time have evolved into the present organisation, delivering first aid training and event first aid cover to the local community.

They are always looking for motivated, and determined individuals to join them who want to give something back to their community; they provide first aid to the community at local events such as the Stratford-upon-Avon River Festival. Volunteers are required in either a first aid or support role.

For more information see their website: http://stratfordambulanceassociation.org.uk/

Running for 3 days from Friday 7^th to Sunday 9^th July, the Shelswell History Festival celebrates local history and rural heritage. From Saxon invasions and Civil War battles, hidden histories of the 10 Shelswell villages, WW2 Home Guard and Special Operations, to “lost villages” and country crafts, there’s something for everyone. Created by a team of local residents, the event offers talks and workshops, demonstrations and displays, historical re-enactors, a play, a barn dance and activities for all the family, complete with BBQ, bar and Tea Tent.

The event is being held in Shelswell Park, in the countryside setting of Victorian author Flora Thompson’s novel “Lark Rise to Candleford”

Shelswell Estate, Fringford, Bicester, OX27 8EF

The charity will raise awareness of local history and benefit local causes in the Shelswell area.

(Charity Number 1171846)

For more information and ticket details go to www.shelswellhistoryfestival.org.uk

www.facebook.com/Shelswell-History-Festival

The notice of the candidates standing the the forthcoming election for Warwickshire County Council are listed on the Notice of Poll below:

• Notice of Poll

REMEMBER TO VOTE!

What is the Cinnamon Trust?

Cinnamon Trust is the only specialist national charity which seeks to relieve the anxieties, problems, and sometimes injustices, faced by elderly and terminally ill people and their pets, thereby saving a great deal of human sadness and animal suffering. The Trust was founded in 1985 by Mrs Averil Jarvis whose determination and dedication has ensured that the manifest need is fully addressed.

What does the Cinnamon Trust do?

The Trust’s primary objective is to respect and preserve the treasured relationship between owners and their pets. To this end it works in partnership with owners to overcome any difficulties that might arise. A national network of over 15,000 community service volunteers has been established to provide practical help when any aspect of day to day care poses a problem – for example, walking the dog for a housebound owner. See their leaflet for details:

• Cinnamon Trust

A national fostering service is provided for pets whose owners face a spell in hospital – volunteers take pets into their own homes and supply love and care in abundance until owner and pet can be reunited.

The Cinnamon Trust also provides long term care for pets whose owners have died or moved to residential accommodation which will not accept pets. Arrangements are made between owners and the Trust well in advance, so owners do have peace of mind in the knowledge that their beloved companion will have a safe and happy future. Emergency cards are available on request.

When a pet is in the Trust’s care either short term or long term because the owner is in care, the owner is kept in touch with visits, if possible, or regular photos and letters.

Volunteering

To find out more or to volunteer please see the Cinnamon Trust Website.

The latest edition of AFCC News 3 is out now!  This is the third newsletter of the Armed Forces Covenant (Community) partnership across Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire.  It will be of interest to all those connected with the Armed Forces and/or who support our Armed Forces.  This edition provides information on events, activities, successes and the progress of partner organisations in delivering the Armed Forces Covenant locally.

• AFCC News Issue 3