Coventry Cambrian Society is sorry to say that the talk planned for Friday 18 September on the history of the Beachy Aust Ferry (see A Ferry Story on page 13 of September’s ECHO) has been cancelled due to illness. A replacement talk has been scheduled and Liz Pitman will give an illustrated talk on her book, …
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The Tin at the Nursery 9 September
Motorcity Stringband Chris Cook Jade Ward (Facebook) Izzie Derry (Facebook) Nursery Tavern
Earlsdon student flats plan rejected by councillors – Coventry Telegraph
Scheme for Moor Street is thrown out by planners after criticism of design Source: Earlsdon student flats plan rejected by councillors – Coventry Telegraph
The Commonjets’ radio session
Young alt-rock band The Commonjets will be playing a live session on Radio Plus tomorrow evening (Wednesday 26 August), from 9pm. You can listen in on 101.5FM or via the station’s website. The Commonjets
Roadworks for Beechwood Avenue and Styvechale Avenue
Residents around Beechwood Avenue and Styvechale Avenue have received letters from Coventry City Council to warn of potential disruption while work is carried out to install new highway gullies and kerb drains. The work will be carried out for approximately three weeks from 1 September, between the hours of 7.30am and 4.30pm. More details are in …
Dan Gascoigne launches new album
Coventry musician Dan Gascoigne, who performs regularly in the ECHO area, releases his second album, Blind Duty with a show at the Nursery Tavern, Lord Street on Saturday 29 August. Dan has spent the last year working on the album in his front room using acoustic guitar, voice and a vocal effects pedal. Combining new guitar tunings, a …
Charity day at the Old Clarence
The Old Clarence pub is raising funds for Myton Hospice on Saturday 29 August, when they present Clarencefest, a day of music and other entertainment for the whole family. Full details are shown in the flyer, right.
Call for gardeners
The Weaver’s House, Upper Spon Street is looking for volunteers to help out in the Tudor garden. If you’re interested, call 02476 257117 or send an email.
New parking restrictions for Arden Street
Former Carey’s nightclub in Coventry city centre to be converted to children’s nursery
Coventry Telegraph reports: Plans to change use of the property from bar to childcare facility have been approved by council planning chiefs Source: Former Carey’s nightclub in Coventry city centre to be converted to children’s nursery