Entries by PC Clerk

Post Offices Services – Thursday 5th October

The computer system is being upgraded next Thursday, which includes the kit that’s used at Ryton on Dunsmore. Therefore the Post Office will not be able to provide any services on Thursday 5th October. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused, but hopefully will end up with a much more reliable kit! The Stretton office […]

Dumping Rubbish on the Rec

Message from the Parish Council The Byelaws of the Rec prohibit dumping of rubbish, soil and other such materials. Not withstanding that, fly tipping is illegal and punishable with a fine upto £1000. It is also a crime and can result in a jail sentence and criminal record. If anyone is caught, Rugby Borough Council […]

Call For Second Hand Children's Books

In November, local resident Kate Lee will be doing some voluntary work in Ghana. Kate will be writing a future strategy for supporting families with children with cancer in a country where childhood cancer treatment is not free and only a small percentage of Children are ever even diagnosed. As part of this Kate will […]

Parish Council Update

Progress with Village Projects • The Village Hall car park was completely resurfaced in July and now looks very much smarter. • The Pavilion refurbishment is continuing, the latest stages being rewiring the electrics and insulation and relining of the ceilings. • Following a long and tortuous process we have at last received notification that […]

Free Electric Blanket Testing for Warwickshire over 50's

Warwickshire Trading Standards are offering FREE electric blanket testing to over 50’s Warwickshire residents. The testing sessions will be held at various places around the county as follows: Monday 2 October – Rugby Library Wednesday 4 October – Leamington Town Hall Christmas lights, kettles, toasters and irons will also be tested for free. Please book […]

RYTON ON DUNSMORE PARISH COUNCIL CLERK / RFO

Applications are invited for the post of part-time Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer to Ryton on Dunsmore Parish Council. For more information or to apply please send a CV and any other supporting information by email to rytonondunsmore@btconnect.com Closing date for applications noon Tuesday 5th September 2017

North Warwickshire ‘pushy’ gardener warning!

Warwickshire Trading Standards are warning North Warwickshire residents to beware of ‘pushy’ door to door gardeners who won’t take no for an answer. One resident reported receiving several visits, despite telling the caller that they were not interested. Do not buy goods or services from unexpected doorstep callers. You can’t tell a good trader from […]

Concert and event tickets were invalid warning

Consumers are warned to be careful when purchasing concert or event tickets from secondary ticketing websites after a Warwickshire resident spent over £200 on tickets that they found were invalid when they got to the venue (and were consequently denied entry). This was probably because the scam seller had either cancelled them or reported them […]

No Rogue Trader Zone

A new ‘No Rogue Trader Zone’ has been launched in Ryton-on-Dunsmore under a scheme operated by Warwickshire County Council’s Trading Standards Service and supported by Warwickshire Police. Councillor Howard Roberts, Portfolio Holder for Community Safety said: “Rogue traders are a menace, pressurising residents to have work carried out on their homes and gardens that is […]

Fun at the Fete

Football, Fete and Conga. The fete, which raises funds for St. Leonard’s Church was very well attended. St. Leonard’s has released a press statement which is featured in the village magazine thanking those who helped organised and attended the event. New village football team Ryton Stars FC also had something to celebrate, winning the sportsmanship […]