There was an error in the material Festival of Hope submitted for this month’s issue of ECHO, which announced A Thing with Feathers as taking place on Thursday 23rd February. It is in fact on WEDNESDAY 23rd February .
Rochester Road Development
Residents of Rochester Road have contacted ECHO about an outline planning application (ref: OUT/2021/3710) for 4 new homes on a small patch of land on the bottom of their road. Their concern is that the new owners have cleared the land, other than the trees with a temporary preservation order, and they feel it is an important wildlife corridor between the allotments and Canley Ford, and that it has already been damaged and would be destroyed if houses were built there.
They also note that it is a very small area for four houses and right next to the brook.
There are badgers, hedgehogs, bats and foxes in the area. The residents believe it is not an appropriate site for housing development, and that is presumably the reason it was left as green space when the Woodfield Road estate was built.
The deadline for objections is quite soon – Friday 4 February.
For details of the application, see the weblink:
http://planningCoventry City Council: Planning Application Details
JOIN THE CHORUS FOR HER DAY OPERA
Do you like singing in a choir? Would you like to have fun and meet new people? Are you looking for a new challenge in 2022?
HER DAY are looking for female singers of all different musical backgrounds from across Coventry and Warwickshire. They invite you to join the chorus as part of their new opera which will premiere in Coventry in March 2022 as part of Coventry UK City of Culture.
This a unique opportunity to take part in the premiere production of an exciting new female-led opera by Sayan Kent and Vanessa Oakes. You will be singing with Chorus Director Mariana Rosas (Colla Voce Chamber Choir and Birmingham City Council Choir), Musical Director Berrak Dyer (English Touring Opera, Opera Holland Park and Welsh National Opera), and Director Lucy Bradley (Royal Opera House, OperaUpClose and Glyndebourne).
The chorus will rehearse in Coventry twice weekly on Fridays 6 pm – 8 pm and Saturdays 2 pm – 4 pm & 10 am – 12 noon (PM & AM on alternate weeks) from Friday 21st January 2022. For the full list of dates/times visit:
https://herdayopera.wordpress.com/2021/12/08/her-day-chorus/
Evening performances of the opera will take place in Coventry on 7th (public dress), 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th March 2022, plus an afternoon matinee on Saturday 12th March.
To sign up for the chorus email Lisa Franklin, community engagement producer at: herdayopera@gmail.com, who will be in touch with you to confirm your place. If you do have any questions about the rehearsal dates or you would like an informal chat before signing up for the chorus, please contact Lisa. You can also call her on 07729 689850. Likewise, if you have access requirements, please contact Lisa to discuss how they can make the chorus as accessible and enjoyable as possible for you.
For more information about HER DAY visit:
Bus Service Changes
From Tuesday 4th January there are some changes to local bus services.
CULFC Fund Raising Update
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
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 years . The club will keep you updated on developments of the clubs future”.
For one way you can help, please go to the link below:
Albany Theatre Postpones Panto
The Albany Theatre has taken the difficult decision to postpone its first community Panto. Uncertainty over the threat of Omicron makes it too risky to go ahead.
The show now moves to February half-term.
The Albany’s CEO and Artistic Director, Kevin Shaw, explained:
“The Trust has taken expert, specific and local advice, and whilst there remains some uncertainty, we understand that the growing wave of infections is expected to hit a peak on or around New Year’s Day – just as our Panto starts its run. It seems likely that next week, further restrictions will be brought in anyway, as they have been in Wales and Scotland, so this decision is likely to be taken out of our hands in any event.”
Chris Arnold, who plays the Dame, remains optimistic:
“So much hard work has gone into this show that it is a heart-breaking decision to make, but the good news is that we only have to wait a few weeks to when we can bring it to the stage during the February school holiday, so all is not lost. By then, people will be desperate for some good news as we come out of this winter gloom, and we will be perfectly placed to provide it.”
Traffic Calming Petition
Cllr Antony Tucker presented a petition at the December Full Council meeting, responding to residents’ concerns about the speed of traffic along Spencer Avenue, Spencer Road and Newcombe Road. The petition calls for speed reduction measures on these roads.
The petition, which had 71 signatures, is now closed and local councillors hope to work to progress residents’ wishes with the Cabinet member responsible.
https://www.facebook.com/antforlabour/videos/639409527244140/
New Homeless Hostel’s Open Day
There will be a chance to look around Earlsdon’s new homeless hostel on 19 January 2022, when charity Spring Housing hosts a Community Open Day.
The event takes place at 6-7 Spencer Road CV5 6PA from 12noon until 4pm, when visitors will also be able to meet some of the residents and staff, as well as ask any questions or highlight any concerns
Bin Strike Update
Councillors received the following email this evening.
“Dear Councillor,
We have been notified today by Unite that their strike involving bin lorry drivers has been postponed until the week starting 4 January 2022. We welcome this news and will continue to talk to union representatives in an attempt to lawfully resolve the issues they have raised with us.
It has been brought to our attention that some of our bin crews have received verbal abuse as they go about their work since the strike was announced.
This has largely been directed at the bin collectors – who have not voted to strike – but no abuse, in any format, will be tolerated against any of our employees. Please treat people as you would like to be treated.
We will be sharing the above statement on our social media this evening. And repeating tomorrow and over the weekend if needed.”