Earlsdon volunteer is calling for aid for his homeland, Venezuela The ECHO team is fortunate to have the support of Guillermo Bisbal, a dedicated volunteer who is helping to create the ECHO Digital Archive. He also volunteers at Earlsdon Library and works as a librarian at the University of Warwick. Originally from Venezuela, Guillermo is …
Category: Earlsdon
PHONE MAST
Too late for inclusion in the July issue, a planning application has been submitted to erect a phone mast at 11 Clarendon Street. This was first proposed late last year but at that time no application was made. The plans (ref: PL/2026/0000993/PAEC) can be seen on the council portal at: https://planandregulatory.coventry.gov.uk/planning/index.html?fa=getApplication&id=276073 and have an expiry …
Cancellation
Phoenix Players performances of ‘Forget me Knot ‘ on 29 and 30 April and 1 May are now cancelled. Any ticket holders have/will be informed and a full explanation will appear in ECHO’s June edition.
Alternative Vision
Earlsdon resident Nicholas Edwards contacted Coventry City Council’s Planning Enforcement team with his own proposal for how 34-36 Earlsdon Street might be redeveloped. He told them “I was born on Earlsdon Avenue and live on Styvechale Avenue. I pass by the above site most days when I walk to Earlsdon Street. I want to see …
Phoenix Players
Phoenix Players’ production of “Forget me knot “ by David Tristram, which had been rescheduled to 28-30 January, has been postponed again. Unfortunately early in the New Year, one of the two male leads was injured in a fall. Meanwhile they are still urgently seeking new members – at least one male, one female – …
FIREWORKS AT KING HENRY’S
Discussion Workshops
The Omega Course is a National Lottery funded charity that offers free workshops to discuss death and dying. It helps members of the community develop confidence, both to think about their own end-of-life issues and to support friends and family to do the same. The Omega Course has no religious connection and is open to …
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 …
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 …