Please see advice on preparing for the cold weather from Warwickshire County Council:

• Preparing for Winter

The AGM minutes and accounts of the Dassett Country Show have now been published: https://www.avondassett.com/clubs-groups/dassett-country-show/dassett-country-show-minutes/

Read about the good causes supported by this year’s show.

Abacus Pre-School in Fenny Compton is raising money to create a new interactive outdoor learning area.

They have successfully raised over £3000 last year alone and plan to raise even more this year through local events and community fundraising. They are applying for an Aviva Community grant to fund a new outdoor learning area to complete their new building.

Please vote for them at: https://www.avivacommunityfund.co.uk/voting/project/view/16-2684

The Comic Relief Local Communities Programme, which offers grants of up to £5,000 for Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull, has had very little take up from groups applying for funding.

The programme seeks to empower local people to create lasting change in their communities, and priority will be given to small, locally based organisations in areas of disadvantage.

The closing date is 30th November so there is still time to apply for a grant, if you meet the criteria.

You can find out more about this programme, and how to apply, here:

http://www.heartofenglandcf.co.uk/comic-relief-local-communities-programme/

The Dassett Country Show AGM is on Thursday 10 November at 7.30 in the Reading Room. All welcome. The results of this year’s show will be presented, applications for funding for local projects will be considered and the committee for next year’s show will be elected.

Please see below a letter from the ‘Hands Off the Horton’ group calling for the Parish Council to take action on the suspension of maternity services:

• Horton Hospital

Volunteer car drivers needed to help transport people to and from medical appointments

We are looking for community-minded volunteers to help provide home-to-health transport.

Applicants must;

• hold a full UK driving licence
• have a suitable vehicle
• and have a serious passion for helping others.

or call: 01926 412600

The latest issue of the rural crime newsletter has been published with news and information from around the local area:

• October Newsletter

The Home Delivery Library Service is a free service to those who are unable to visit or use their local library or Mobile Library due to ill health or infirmity.

Using volunteers, they deliver books to people in their homes once every four weeks, based on their personal preferences.

They offer books in both Large and Small print and also talking books on compact disc.

Anyone who feels that they would be eligible and would benefit from receiving the service can contact them on (01926) 851031 or by email on mobilelibraryservice@warwickshire.gov.uk.