Neighbourhood Forums are scheduled this month. They are open to all residents and give local people the chance to talk to councillors and officials about issues affecting our communities including, this time, what joining a West Midlands Combined Authority could mean. The ones covering the ECHO area are: Whoberley 7.00pm Thursday 2 July, Whoberley Hall …
Category: Earlsdon
Spencer Park closure plans come under fire from residents
Plans to close pavilion and tennis courts have prompted a 550-strong petition. Source: Spencer Park closure plans come under fire from residents
Look: Has evidence of devil worshipping been found in Earlsdon woods?
Satanic verges! Odd goings-on in Coventry woods spark debate on social media about what lies behind strange markings and structures Source: Look: Has evidence of devil worshipping been found in Earlsdon woods?
Free Summer golf coaching
FREE Golf Coaching, every Tuesday (1.30-2.30pm, 4.30-5.30pm, 6-7pm) at the War Memorial Park, Pitch and Putt with Jason Powell, a PGA professional. You’ll learn how to hold the club as well as how to stand and take a swing along with chipping and putting. Just turn up in comfortable clothing, equipment will be provided. For …
Business news
Farewell to Tinderbox Toys & Trinkets… After just over five years trading in Earlsdon Street, Sam Harrison and Tilly Tromans have announced that they will be closing the lid on Tinderbox Toys & Trinkets at the end of March. Sam and Tilly have really enjoyed running the shop, and have appreciated the custom and support …
Cable work underway
The impact of electricity cabling work is now being experienced by residents and road users in streets across Earlsdon. As ECHO went to press Kensington Road was closed, with access for residents only and Westwood Road was due to be affected, while works in Spencer Avenue were due to be completed at the end of …
Floor furore at Forum
The Earlsdon Ward stretches across the city from Broad Lane in the west to nearly reach Leaf Lane in the east, and so, to reflect these extremes, the quarterly meeting of the Earlsdon Ward Forum moves location. Last quarter it was held in the east, and 2 residents attended; this quarter it was held in …
Friends of Spencer Park
Our next gardening sessions are on Saturday 15 February and Saturday 15 March from 10am to 12.30pm. If you have time please come and help us tidy up the park. If you are able to come please bring gloves and tools if you have them. We have some spares so don’t let it stop …
Snowdrop day in Earlsdon
Zilpha Reed and family are opening their garden at 37 Belvedere Road for people to enjoy their wonderful show of snowdrops on Sunday 16 February from 11am to 4pm. The admission charge of £3 includes tea or coffee and homemade cake. All the money collected will be donated to Coventry Myton Hospice Appeal. Any enquiries …
Business news
Ben is back! After closing his Sweeny’s Barber Shop business in Coniston Road after 29 years in October and a brief spell working at Francesco’s in Leamington, Ben Pasik has returned to work in the area. He can be found at Emmerson’s Barber Shop in Upper Spon Street (opposite Spon Gate School) on Mondays from …