This September marks a milestone in the history of King Henry VIII School in Warwick Road, as the school and alumni / alumnae community comes together to celebrate 50 years since the school became co-educational. To commemorate this anniversary, the Old Coventrians’ Association, in partnership with the school, is proud to launch a special exhibition: …
Author: Keith Bushnell
Albany Theatre Community Festival
The Albany Theatre has launched an ambitious project to involve more than 2,000 residents in creative arts activities and performances, culminating in a major community festival this summer. Engage Inspire Create will be the theatre’s most ambitious community outreach initiative since it completed a £3 million redevelopment in 2024, bringing hundreds of experienced performers and …
Spon End Parking Petition
A petition has been raised to Coventry City Council from Spon End residents to “..urgently provide sufficient parking promised to the community and residents as part of the Spon End Road widening scheme that was completed nearly two years ago. “Unfortunately we were notified of this too late for inclusion in the June issue and …
Bus Fares Rise on 15 June
Following the raising of the national cap on single bus fares, which led to a substantial rise earlier in the year, a further smaller annual rise has been announced by NX Coventry for 15 June. Fare changes
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Dementia Group Seeks Volunteers
On page 24 of the February issue we printed an article under the above headline. This was looking for volunteers to support the Dementia Activity Days group at All Souls Church Hall, which runs on Wednesdays and Thursdays 10am-3.30pm. The contact phone number given to us and printed in good faith was incorrect – please …
Demo Against Cuts Affecting People with Learning Disabilities
Spon End based charity Grapevine, which helps people in poverty, disadvantage and isolation, will take around 200 supporters plus public service union Unison reps to a demonstration outside Coventry’s Council House on Thursday 23 January. The event coincides with the second and final council consultation meeting at the same venue which invites local people to …
Memorial Park car park petition
The council is reconsidering its plan, dropped a year ago, to start charging for parking at Memorial Park for all parking. The current three hours free parking at the park could be lost and motorists would be charged £1 for up to one hour, £3 for 1-2 hours and £3.50 for two to four hours. So …
Bus Route 188 – the Final Version?
This latest post on the the TfWM website from Friday 3 January is hopefully definitive. Please note that the route into Coventry city centre is confirmed as via Hearsall Common and Spon End both ways and not via Earlsdon Street and Albany Road. In the City centre, the route will be via St John’s Church …