As we come to the end of a very challenging but also a very successful year for ECHO it’s time to take stock. We have celebrated our 40th anniversary but in a sense are about to enter our 6th decade, having been published in the 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s, 10s and, very soon, the 20s. …
Author: Keith Bushnell
Coventry Rail Station Improvements
New phase of work to begin in New Year The next phase of work on plans to improve Coventry’s railway station will start in the new year. The work to build the new station entrance and multi storey car park will mean that the bus stops and short stay drop off car park will be …
The Snow Queen – A Snow Ball Bouncing Theatre of Fun
Are you looking for a fun way to start the festive season for all of the family? Then look no further. The Snow Queen is a glittering, adventure filled spectacular. The Snow Queen goes to the frost fair to buy a family. She isn’t successful so sends her trolls to trick a boy (Kai) into …
Cat Found
We are pleased to report that Phyllis, the cat missing from Whoberley Avenue, has now been found. She appears to have followed workmen into an empty house and not made herself known when they locked up and left.
Cat Missing from her home in Whoberley Avenue
2-year-old tortoiseshell cat, answering (sometimes), to the name ‘Phyllis’. She rarely stays out for long and does not wander far, hence the concern. She has three black paws and one ginger paw and ginger stripe down the middle of her face. Please check your sheds, garages and outhouses. If you spot her please call or …
NHS Plans – what people said is important in Coventry:
Find out the results of the work Healthwatch Coventry did to ask local people what the local NHS should focus on. They ran two surveys and discussion groups in April- May this year. People called for more timely and consistent communication; joint decision making, professionals that listen; and faster support when needed. Cost; computer literacy, …
Coventry Spires U3A Open Day
Our apologies to Coventry Spires U3A – due to an error in the compilation of the September issue of ECHO, the information which appeared was from last year. The correct information for this year’s Open Day is as follows:- Coventry Spires U3A will be having an Open Day on Thursday 19 September at 2pm at …
Rob Bills
Since the September issue of ECHO was printed, we have been shocked and saddened to hear of the untimely death of Rob Bills, owner of CV Nutrition in Albany Road. The business is featured, and Rob is quoted, on page 7 of this issue. Rob died in a road traffic accident on Saturday 24 August …
No 5 Bus Diverted from Monday 19th August for 5 Days
The diversion is to allow for gas pipe replacement work to be carried out. Rochester Road will be closed at its junction with Beechwood Avenue. While the road is closed Service 5,in both directions, will divert via Shaftsbury Road. Rochester Road and the Beechwood Avenue/Rochester Road bus stop will not be served. Alternative bus stops …
Can you Help with ECHO Advertising?
ECHO needs a volunteer to assist in managing our advertisers list. No specific skills are needed – just the willingness to spend a little time each month answering and sending emails, checking with advertisers on their requirements for repeat or new adverts, following up interest from potential new advertisers, and passing on requests to the …