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Road Closure 22nd March
WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984, SECTION 14
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF C113 DASSETT ROAD, AVON DASSETT
Warwickshire County Council proposes to make a Temporary Traffic Order closing C113 Dassett Road, Avon Dassett from its junction with Lower End to a point east of the junction with Farnborough Road, to vehicular traffic.
The closure is required to facilitate carriageway resurfacing works.
The Order will commence on 22 March 2018 and will last for a period of 18 months, or until the works are completed, whichever is the earlier. The work will be carried out daily between 08.00hrs and 17.00hrs however the road will remain completely closed until all work is completed. It is anticipated that works will be completed by 29 March 2018.
Pedestrian access to and egress from properties and land situated adjacent to the length of road to be closed will be maintained at all times. Vehicular access will be maintained where possible.
An alternative route will be signed and is available via: Lower End, Church Hill, Avon Dassett Road, Bridge Street, Memorial Road, High Street, Station Road A423 Banbury Road, Ducketts Lane, Main Street, Mollington Lane, Dassett Road and vice versa.
The Council regrets any inconvenience that may be caused. The team dealing with this Temporary Traffic Order at Warwickshire County Council is County Highways South (Tel: 01926 412515).
Any enquiries relating to the works being undertaken may be directed to the contractor dealing with this matter is Paul Kelly for Balfour Beatty (Tel: 07837 319323 / 01675 467 523).
S Duxbury, Head of Law & Governance, Shire Hall, Warwick, 1 March 2018
New Opening Hours for the Yew Tree
The Yew Tree Public House will now be open from noon on Sundays. Their full opening hours are here.
Avon Dassett Post Office Re-Opens
The Post Office has now re-opened but will only continue if there is sufficient use.
It is currently open on Tuesdays from 9 am to 1 pm.
Please use this important village amenity as much as possible.
Date Announced for next year’s Soap Box Derby
The date for the next Avon Dassett Soap Box Derby is 6 June 2015.
Entry forms and details will soon be posted on the Soap Box Derby page.
New Mobile Library Information
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| Titania – Alcester Mobile Library | |||||
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| The library will be available on these Fridays in 2015 | |||||
| January 16 | February 6, 27 | March 20 | |||
| April 10 | May 1, 22 | June 12 | |||
| July 3, 24 | August 14 | September 4, 25 | |||
| October 16 | November 6, 27 | December 18 | |||
| Stop No | Location | Stop Name | Arrive | Depart | Stay |
| 1 | Lighthorne Heath | Winyates Road | 10:00 | 10:15 | 15 |
| 2 | Lighthorne Heath | Marston Avenue | 10:20 | 10:35 | 15 |
| 3 | Northend | Memorial | 11:00 | 11:25 | 25 |
| 4 | Northend | The Prebend | 11:30 | 11:55 | 25 |
| 5 | Fenny Compton | Station Road | 13:45 | 14:10 | 25 |
| 6 | Fenny Compton | Grants Close | 14:15 | 14:40 | 25 |
| 7 | Avon Dassett | RC Church | 15:00 | 15:20 | 20 |
| For all enquiries or to renew books between mobile visits, please phone 01926 851031 or renew on-line at www.warwickshire.gov.uk/libraries | |||||
Avon Dassett Remembers
A poignant service was held at the War Memorial in Avon Dassett on Sunday 9th November. it was attended by serving soldiers as well as members of the local community. Father Bill presided over the short ceremony. Graeme Miller read the Roll of Honour and Peter Wallace, the poem ‘For the Fallen’ by Laurence Binyon. Wreaths were laid by members of the army camp at Kineton and by the chair of the Parish Council, Councillor David Hutt.
Entrust Care Partnership Out & About Service – Volunteers Needed!!
Volunteer Opportunities
Are you interested in making a difference for disabled children, young people and their families?
Are you able to work in a flexible way, meeting individual needs which put the child or young person at the heart of the service?
Do you like variety?
We are a new not for profit organisation in the Midlands, offering short breaks on a 1-1 basis and group opportunities for disabled children, young people and young adults aged 0-18 years
We are seeking to recruit dedicated volunteers who:
- Understand disability issues and the potential impact this can have on individuals and families
- Understand the importance of confidentiality
- Demonstrate effective communications skills
- Have the ability to work on own as well as a part of a team
- Value diversity and have a commitment to equal opportunity for all
By volunteering for Entrust Care Partnership we can offer you:
- Excellent induction and training as relevant to your role
- An exciting range of opportunities
- Flexible hours to suit you and benefit the organisation
- Support and encouragement to make a difference
Previous experience of volunteering is desirable but not essential.
For an application form and more information please contact: selinaturnerentrust@gmail.com
Or phone, Selina Turner on – 07525 785594. I look forward to discussing this exciting opportunity with you further.
Dassett Country Show Raises Over £4000
The Dassett Country Show raised over £4,000 for charities and local community causes. The sponsored charities this year were BLESMA, Macmillan Cancer Support and Dogs for the Disabled.
Come along to the Reading Room on Thursday 6th November at 7.30 pm for the AGM and learn more about this fabulous community event.
Free Driving Skills Training
The Ford Skills for Life programme is offering a free half-day driving skills training session at the Heritage Motor Museum, Gaydon on 4th and 5th October. For more details see https://forddsfl.co.uk/trainingsessions.
