Earlsdon Ward Councillor Allan Andrews has urged the city council to reject plans for a new development of 19 apartments in Warwick Street, which has caused significant concern in the community. Following a meeting with local residents to discuss the proposals, Cllr. Allan Andrews has expressed his concern that the development will have an …
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Pig farmers and prima donnas?
Many readers will remember Diane Cox, a popular and much missed therapist who offered a memorably firm massage at her Samadhi business in Earlsdon Street for 22 years, and inspiring Egyptian dance teacher who kept many Earlsdon women on their toes (and laughing!) every week. Diane moved to South Africa last August to be with …
ECHO survey
As some of you may be aware, we recently ran a survey asking local groups about how they prefer to receive local news, including their views and opinions about ECHO. We sent the survey to members of NENA, SENA and CARTA and we also posted a link on our Facebook page. Thank you to everyone …
Criterion’s three angels appreciated
My Three Angels, December’s Criterion Theatre production, was a great choice to round off another successful year for the local theatre company. Sam and Bella Spewack’s Broadway play, based on Albert Husson’s French original, La Cuisine des Anges, was a delightful comedy, played with verve and obvious enjoyment by a cast comprising both seasoned regulars …
Forrest Medical Centre closure consultation
As a result of the 700-signature petition last year, a meeting was held in January with the Forrest Medical Centre practice manager, NHS managers and Cllr. Bally Singh regarding the closure of the Mount Street surgery planned for later this year. This will result in patients based there having either to attend the practice’s Canley …
New residents’ association to be formed?
Residents in the Hearsall/Earlsdon area (that part which falls into Whoberley Ward, rather than Earlsdon Ward, i.e. north of the main railway line) are planning to set up their own residents group so that the quality of life, amenity, and security can be improved. There is concern that the area, which has a high …
Local author’s city history talk
As featured in the last issue of ECHO, Earlsdon writer and former Evening Telegraph journalist Pete Walters has written a history of the city, The Story of Coventry. Unsurprisingly, given its cast of memorable characters drawn from the city’s eventful history, Pete’s work has excited a great deal of local interest. And while he’s not …
Bike right for free
ECHO’s resident fitness freak has been back out in the area again looking for more people and places offering health and fitness alternatives for you. This time, they’ve been learning about a new scheme offering free cycling lessons to anyone in the Midlands over the age of 16 who wants to develop their skills and …
HSBC Bank closure
Sadly there has been no last minute change of heart by HSBC about their controversial decision to close their Earlsdon Street branch. As ECHO went to press the bank was due to close on 31 January and the staff had been allocated to other branches in the area. Customers had reacted angrily to the closure …
Christmas competition winners
The winners of the Wordsearch and Quiz of the Year Competitions in our last issue were Steven Vates from Duke Street (Wordsearch) and Molly Whorlow from Whoberley Avenue (Quiz). Congratulations to them and thanks to all those who entered. The answers were as follows: Wordsearch: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Quiz: 1. The …