Latest progress on the fundraising by Earlsdon based Michael Mogan to support the women of Coventry United Ladies Football Club who were left high and dry two days before Christmas. https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/supporting-coventry-uniteds-ladies?fbclid=IwAR1n6hFXFQBr1wmdypJ7FGSNkdlfkA1TWXAwp0hqwzoInpZtoXNnDnB8gs4
Category: Sport
Statement From Coventry United Ladies Football Club
“With regret the board of directors have instructed BK Plus Limited to assist with placing the company/club into creditors voluntary liquidation. At this point we cannot go into detail. However, if you require further information please email any queries to: richard.tonks@bkplus.co.uk kim.richards@bkplus.co.uk We would like to thank everyone for the support over the last 7 …
Walks from Earlsdon – Map
For technical reasons the map printed in the April issue of ECHO to accompany ‘Walks from Earlsdon – Baginton and along the River Sowe’ was of poor legibility. The version posted here should be easier to follow.
Correction to February 2021 ECHO “Walks from Earlsdon” Wainbody Wood East Section
Please note that the section of the walk leaving Stoneleigh Road to visit Wainbody Wood (East Section) is now removed. There are no official rights of way and the landowners have confirmed that they do NOT PERMIT walkers to cross their land to visit the wood. Walkers can, of course, still enjoy the rest of …
Campaign Ramps Up
The WMRR Campaign is crowdfunding to start the design of the new skatepark at the War Memorial Park. For more details go to WMRR Crowdfunding
Skateboarders’ Petition
The War Memorial Ramp Renovation (WMRR) campaign has been set up by 5 children in years 3 and 6 at Earlsdon Primary school who are campaigning to renovate the ramps at the War Memorial Park to make the site bigger and better for everyone on wheels across the city and beyond. All 5 children are …
Farewell to World War Two Veteran Frank
A fitting tribute from the Coventry Telegraph to Frank Knee, a WW2 veteran and one of their own long serving employees who was a long time resident of the ECHO area, in Mount Street and then Canley Road. Any Coventry RFC fans above a certain age would know of his son Paul and nephew Russ …
Green Space Consultation
The Council is seeking your views about parks, play areas and green spaces in Coventry. Your views will help them to better understand the quality and accessibility of green space across the borough to inform the development of a new Green Space Strategy and wider planning policy. The Strategy will help the Council to follow …
Coventry United VP Club Launched
With Coventry United F.C. now established at the Butts Park Arena, the directors of the football club have announced the formation of a Vice Presidents Club. Long-term supporter Keith Green (photographed) has been the first to sign up. Joining costs £1,000 a year and this gives you: – Appearance in the Vice President roll-of-honour on …
Cycle Speedway on TV
BBC Breakfast News Sports correspondent, Mike Bushell, came to Hearsall Common to record a feature on Coventry Cycle Speedway club which was broadcast this morning. Photos