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Avon Dassett Parish Council Vacancy

Avon Dassett Parish Council

Vacancy for a Parish Councillor

Are you passionate about your local community? Do you want to make a real difference where you live?

We have a vacancy for a Parish Councillor and are looking for enthusiastic, community-minded individuals to join our team.

What does a Parish Councillor do? Parish Councillors play a vital role in representing the interests of residents, shaping local services, and helping make decisions on issues that matter—from planning and community projects to local services and events.

Who can apply? To qualify, you must be:

· Aged 18 or over,

· A British citizen, or a citizen of the Commonwealth or the European Union,

· A local elector or have lived, worked, or owned property in the parish (or within 3 miles) for at least the past 12 months.

No experience necessary—just a willingness to get involved and a commitment to your community.

Interested? To find out more or apply, please contact: Jo Jarman – Parish Clerk Email: clerk@avondassettparishcouncil.gov.uk Website: https://avondassettparishcouncil.gov.uk/

A copy of the Co-Option Policy and Procedure, including the application form is available on the Parish Council website: https://avondassettparishcouncil.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/simple-file-list/Policies/Co-Option-Policy-and-Procedure.pdf. A hard copy is available on request from the Clerk

The deadline for applications is 20th August 2025.

Help shape the future of Avon Dassett — become a Parish Councillor today!

Southam Safer Neighbourhood Team World Cafe

We are pleased to invite you to join Warwickshire Police to attend our ‘World Café’ event on Monday 14th July 2025, starting at 13:00hrs-16:00hrs. 

Location: The Community Hub & Café, Galanos House, Banbury Road, Southam, Warwickshire, CV47 2BL. 

This opportunity is a new and innovative community forum event, promoting a positive dialogue amongst our community, discuss local concerns, discuss personal safety, share ideas, and show solidarity in creating a safer environment.

We encourage individuals of all ages and backgrounds to participate and support this event. Together, we can make a difference.

If you have any questions or would like further details, please contact us at su.snt@warwickshire.police.uk

We look forward to seeing you there.

Warm regards,

Southam SNT

Crowds flock to Avon Dassett Soapbox Derby

Avon Dassett Soapbox Derby was an exciting day of thrills and not too many spills!

Around 3,000 people flocked to watch the 22 adults and 6 juniors brave the hills. Many of the karts posed some very fast times but there were also some very creative entries, making the judging of the Best Looking Kart competition very difficult.  

Our junior winners were:

  1. Freddie Morgan-Smart in Ready Freddie Go
  2. Devon Ellis in Yorkshire Air Ambulance
  3. Alicia Green in Pikachu

Devon and Alicia, our only two female entrants gave Freddie, our reigning champion a close race!

The senior race was closely fought with Brian Stanford hoping for a hat trick of wins. He was just pipped to the post by Rob Preite, who was third last year:

  1. Rob Preite in the Hornet
  2. Brian Stanford in Titty Titty Bang Bang
  3. Sam Pishorn in Gulf Arrow

The best looking karts were judged as:

Junior: Tyler Hibbins Green in A Furry Tail

Adult: Matt Beaton in Not the Soapbox You’re Looking For

Stalls, fairground rides and face painting as well as the racing kept the crowds amused.

Hundreds of pounds were raised for charity including £600 for the Hub on the Hill and £1200 for the Children’s Christmas Wish List.

All photos were taken by our wonderful official photographer, Modern Parlance Photography

Laura’s Charity Tractor Run – 18 May

Convening at Hopkins Farm Lower Tysoe, from approx 8am! We’ve got breakfast baps supplied by Catering Angel and coffees by GetFed; we do welcome spectators to come and watch the machinery line up and prepare for the off.

We will travel from Warmington, past Farnborough hall towards the hills and expect to be passing over Burton Dassett Hills at approximately 12.30/1.00pm.. all being well!! Times are subject to change:

Online link to our group here (we’ll post live route updates on the day)
or by searching ‘Laura’s Tractor Run’ on Facebook. We’re using the hashtag #Laurastractorrun2025

We will, as usual, convene on the playing fields in Tysoe at around 2.30/3.00pm – this year we’ve really gone for it, we’ve got live music from Pete Watkins, rides and activities for the kids, a tombola, raffle and auction. Ettington Plant Cafe volunteers are attending and hosting a plant stand where all proceeds will go to Shipston Home Nursing. Catering supplied by Happy Herefords and Catering Angel – plus a variety of homebaked goodies like cakes and biscuits! The bar will also be open plus teas,coffees etc.

Last year we raised over £10k for charity and it would be absolutely amazing to raise that amount, or more, in 2025.

Chosen charities in 2025:
Shipston Home Nursing
Cancer Research – a donation will be made specifically the Banbury Store
My Name’5 Doddie Foundation (raising funds to go toward research for finding a cure for MND)
The Farming Community Network (FCN)

Thank you!