Avon Dassett Local History Group rounded off their year-long project on a year in the life of the village during World War I, The Extraordinary and the Everyday, with an exhibition at the Dassett Country Show on 1 August.

The Exhibition provided information on 12 of the 31 Avon Dassett men who enlisted during the war as well as details of life on the Home Front. There were also displays of material from current villagers commemorating their relatives who fought in the war.

William Harding of Daventry won the Under 12s Quiz and Paul Hayden of Avon Dassett, the Adults Quiz.

The weather stayed kind and there was a record turnout for the Dassett Country Show on August 1.

For more pictures and reports see this article in the Banbury Guardian: http://www.banburyguardian.co.uk/news/community/community-news/sun-shines-down-on-fun-filled-dassett-country-show-1-6882886

Following the Gardening Club’s enjoyable visit to the garden of Graham and Sandra Rice in Leamington Hastings, Sandra has kindly supplied information on the historic trees and grounds of Bitham Hall. To learn more visit the local history pages.

In spite of the heavy rain which brought the event to a premature end, the total raised by the Soap Box Derby was £3750.00. When expenses for food and drink and printing etc. are subtracted the amount available for donation is £2000.00 to BLESMA and £500.00 to McMillan Cancer Support.

Well done to everyone involved!

In spite of the appalling weather, and having to abandon the races on safety grounds, Avon Dassett Soapbox Derby raised around £3000 for BLESMA and Macmillan Nurses the supported charities.

Many thanks to Colin Smith and Graeme Miller who worked tirelessly to organise this year’s event.

See this report from the Lentus team for information on the challenging conditions.

In spite of a dramatic electrical storm in the middle afternoon, a power failure at the teas, and a blocked toilet causing a minor flood, Avon Dassett Open Gardens was a resounding success with everyone showing true Dunkirk spirit and carrying on!

A total of 10 village gardens were open, there was a sale of gardening books, plants and tombola in the Reading Room, and St John’s Church was open for visitors. There was also a Plant Stall at Hill Top Farm, and Teas were served at Old Mill Cottage. Despite the heavy showers mid afternoon, there was a good turn out of visitors, up 50% on 2014.

Money raised for the National Gardens Scheme group of Charities was as follows:-

212 Admissions @ £5……………£1,060.00
Teas………………………………………£456.00
Reading Room tombola etc………..£84.24
Share of Plant Sales…………………..£20.00
Donation……………………………………£5.00

Total Raised for NGS……………..£1,625.24
Well done to everyone concerned.

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Please see the outcome of recent planning applications below:

• 15_01526_FUL
• 15_00411_OUT
• 15_00425_FUL

For full details of the event, please follow the link: https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/get-involved/charity-events/walking/charity-walks/Oxfordshire

It is £10 to enter and all participants are asked to raise at least £100. All money raised will go towards funding the fantastic nurses working in Warwickshire, treating terminally ill patients in their own homes. It would be great if you would like to take part in the walk and help us raise as much money as possible.

The walk organisers are also looking for volunteers to help us put on a safe, successful event. If any one is able to help by manning stations along the route, registrations or giving out T-shirts please contact Kate McGrory.

Enter your kart now!! Entries close on Monday 15th June

Entry forms and regulations for this year’s event which takes place on Saturday 20th June 2015 are available to download from the links below:

• ADSD ENTRY FORM
• SOAPBOX REGS 2015

For further information please contact Colin Smith.

Please note that the Avon Pub will not be open for the 2015 event but there will be the following facilities, features and activities laid on for the event – all centred around the pub gardens.

• High quality barbeque
• Licensed bar with alcoholic and soft drinks
• Tea, Coffee and home-made cakes
• Toilet facilities
• P.A. system for all spectator announcements
• Raffle with numerous prizes including vouchers from local pubs and businesses
• Auction with prizes including a helicopter ride and rides in classic luxury and sports cars
• Presentation of awards to the Soapbox winning drivers of each class and the overall winner for 2015