WCAVA has been awarded the contract by Warwickshire County Council as the countywide infrastructure organisation for Warwickshire providing vital support to the volunteers, groups, organisations, enterprises and charities who are working to strengthen all of our communities across the county. They are committed to providing all services locally and accessibly so whether organisations need support recruiting and managing volunteers, developing a community group, accessing funding or strengthening their governance, they have a local office and dedicated team here to help. See the poster above or their website: www.wcava.org.uk for more information.

Rural England want to find out what the key issues are for those living in rural areas. To have your say, complete the survey which can be found here: https://glos.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/rsnruralsurvey

Following the election for an MP on 8th June 2017, please see the official results for the Kenilworth and Southam constituency (which includes Avon Dassett) below:

• UKPG KS Declaration of results

Luna is a rescue dog who went missing in the Avon Dassett area at the end of May. She is still being sighted locally but is wary of people. So please keep an eye open for her and follow the instructions on the poster.

Want to know more about what’s going to happen about those in the village without superfast broadband, costs of the new parish council website, recent planning applications, updates on The Avon pub and much more! Check out recent parish council minutes: https://www.avondassett.com/parish-council/current-parish-council-agenda-and-minutes/

The current Abacus Preschool Nursery building based in Fenny Compton is in urgent need of replacement. Although they share the school site, Abacus is a charity and as such relies heavily on fundraising for major projects such as the build. This is where you can become involved!

They are replacing the building this summer, ready for September 2017 and are asking local businesses, individuals and families to support us. Maybe your children or grandchildren have been to Abacus or will in the future, you may have friends working at Abacus, or you simply think it’s important to have local Preschool facilities for the next generation. Whatever the reason we would be extremely pleased if you can help us reach our target.

To get involved in Adding up for Abacus just choose which level of donation suits you best and donate via their JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/Abacus.

Names of donors will be added to a new abacus within the new building.

Inscription on frame £5
Bronze bead £25
Silver bead £50
Gold bead £100
Platinum bead £+

Donations will be spent directly on the building with every pound making a real difference. For more information, please get in touch and we will show you exactly how your money will benefit the Preschool children.

You can also donate by cheques payable to Abacus Preschool Nursery Ltd, or by cash donations to a Trustee or directly into Abacus.

Thank you,
The Trustees of Abacus Preschool

Luna went missing around Avon Dasset/Burton Dasset area yesterday (1st June). Can anyone visiting the area or in the area could look out for her. She is a collie/spaniel and quite shy, she wears a purple collar. 07919 408827- please call this number if you see or hear anything. It will go through to Matthew Pugh.

She was last seen at about 1.30 am on 2nd June wearing hi vis pink harness on the road through the village towards the hills turning. Unfortunately she ran into the bushes before she could be caught.

There will be an extraordinary planning meeting of Avon Dassett Parish Council at 7.30 pm on 6th June to consider the following applications:

• 17/01284/FUL: Naddumor 17 Avon Carrow Avon Dassett Southam CV47 2AR, Extension and roof amendments plus additional drainage and minor works
• 17/01220/LBC: Naddumor 17 Avon Carrow Avon Dassett Southam CV47 2AR, Extension and roof amendments plus additional drainage and minor works (Listed Building Consent)

All details available via our Planning pages.

Action Fraud has received the first reports of Tech-Support scammers claiming to be from Microsoft who are taking advantage of the global WannaCry ransomware attack.

One victim fell for the scam after calling a ‘help’ number advertised on a pop up window. The window which wouldn’t close said the victim had been affected by WannaCry Ransomware.

The victim granted the fraudsters remote access to their PC after being convinced there wasn’t sufficient anti-virus protection. The fraudsters then installed Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool, which is actually free and took £320 as payment.
It is important to remember that Microsoft’s error and warning messages on your PC will never include a phone number.

Additionally Microsoft will never proactively reach out to you to provide unsolicited PC or technical support. Any communication they have with you must be initiated by you.

How to protect yourself

• Don’t call numbers from pop-up messages.
• Never allow remote access to your computer.
• Always be wary of unsolicited calls. If you’re unsure of a caller’s identity, hang up.
• Never divulge passwords or pin numbers.
• Microsoft or someone on their behalf will never call you.

If you believe you have already been a victim

• Get your computer checked for any additional programmes or software that may have been installed.
• Contact your bank to stop any further payments being taken.

Report fraud and cyber crime to Actionfraud.police.uk and visit our Crime Safety pages.

The latest newsletter from Wellesbourne Safer Neighbourhood Team has just been published:

• May Newsletter

See also our Crime Safety pages.