Five households in the residential area below St Barbara’s Church received an unwelcome Christmas letter informing them of a planning application which if approved would significantly change the nature of that local community. The application is to change a residential elderly care home to a house of multiple occupation for 21 students. Conversation between neighbours …
Category: Community
Can you help find Irene?
If you are able to help Allie please contact her direct, as per the contact details at the bottom of this poster.
Earlsdon Residents’ Community Farm Success
Five Acre Community Farm is celebrating 5 years of producing organic, seasonal veg grown on Coventry’s doorstep at Ryton Gardens. The project founded in 2011 by Transition Coventry has grown from strength to strength with the help of Earlsdon residents Jo Rathbone and Rachel Ward who form part of the committee. Jo says “Earlsdon has, …
Albany Theatre Trust
A message from David Meredith, Chair, Albany Theatre Trust to supporters: I am thrilled to report that the threat to the Albany Theatre’s future has been lifted thanks to a pledge of critically important support from Coventry City Council for our exciting development plans. As you probably know, our long-term future has been in doubt …
Christmas hampers appeal
Payne Associates is working with Age UK to collect food and drink to provide Christmas hampers for vulnerable and lonely people. If you would like to make a donation, pop into the Earlsdon office at 221 Albany Road and they will pass it on to Age UK for distribution. All donations must be received by …
Craven Street Olympics
Get Set for Godiva
This article appeared in the June 2016 issue. It is posted here for reference. This year’s Godiva Festival is set to take place in the War Memorial Park between 1 and 3 July. The UK’s largest free festival will feature a full bill of live music alongside funfairs, crafts, charity and community information and other …
Earlsdon Hustings
SENA have organised a Hustings on Monday 25 April at 7.30pm in Earlsdon Methodist Church. Earlsdon ward candidates for the elections on 5 May will explain their policies and intentions and will be ready to answer your questions. The candidates are as follows: Allan ANDREWS – Conservative Jacqueline BASU – Liberal Democrat Kieran GANGARAM -Trade …
An Inconvenient Sign of the Times
A sign has appeared on the public toilets adjacent to Earlsdon Library, warning that they will close on 4 April.
Celebrate your 90th with the Lord Mayor
HM Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her 90th birthday on 21 April and the Lord Mayor, Councillor Michael Hammon, is inviting anyone who also has their 90th birthday during 2016 to a special party. Councillor Hammon said: “It would be fantastic to celebrate HRH Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday alongside other people in the city who are …