A statement has been made by the Marpe Church re the Hearsall Star. Marpe Statement It is concerning that the church is using the threat of not honouring the promise to continue the tradition of the star to advance its arguments with the council over the newer church building. Equally it is puzzling if their …
Category: Chapelfields
Potential security alert
A man, in hi-viz work clothes, is visiting houses claiming to be starting work at the rear of neighbouring properties. He states there will be noise and debris. Falsely claims to have been employed by each neighbour. Average 30+ guy, calling himself “Steve”. He might have called at wrong addresses in Chapelfields but his behaviour …
Blitz Talk
Chris West will present a talk based on his mother’s wartime experiences at St. Mary Magdalen Church in Sir Thomas White’s Road on 7 November. Blitz Talk 07/11/25
Book launch
Dr G is a Chapelfields-based poet.
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
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 …
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 …
BUS NEWS – ROUTE 188
ECHO previously reported, based on information on the Transport for West Midlands website, that from 5 January, NX Coventry service 2, Stagecoach Solihull to Balsall Common service 88 and Landflight Solihull to Knowle bus A3 will all be withdrawn and a new hourly Stagecoach service 188, Coventry to Solihull will be introduced. This route was …
BUS NEWS
National Express Coventry will increase single journey bus fares on 5 January 2025, from £2 to £2.90. This coincides with the increase in the government’s cap from £2 to £3 for a single ticket on 1 January. Other prices are unaffected. Also from 5 January, NX Coventry service 2, Stagecoach Solihull to Balsall Common service …
11 Bus Stop Suspended
The number 11 bus service through Earlsdon is now being disrupted. This is the bus stop outside the library which was suspended earlier this week and, a reader has suggested, could remain closed until the school goes back after the summer holidays. Hopefully it won’t be that long. There is a temporary stop outside Taylor’s …