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Friends of Earlsdon Lights
ECHO’s February issue has an article about the Friends of Earlsdon Lights scheme to protect Earlsdon Street’s Christmas lights.
The donor form that is mentioned in the piece can be downloaded here: Earlsdon Lights donor form
2016 Godiva Festival confirmed
Now in its 18th year, Godiva Festival returns to the War Memorial Park from 1-3 July with great family entertainment and attractions alongside live music and performances.
Last year’s festival was more popular than ever, with 141,000 visits over the weekend, as Fun Lovin’ Criminals, The Wombats and Embrace headlined the main stage. Other artists included JME, Slaves, Don Broco and Coventry’s own Letitia George. Organisers hope that this year’s event will be even better.
As Coventry develops its bid to become the UK City of Culture in 2021, the 2016 festival is will be a high profile showcase for the city’s cultural and arts scene.
Keep up to date with the latest information on the Godiva Festival website.
Molly is Home
We are pleased to report that Molly the cat has been found safe and well in a garden in Providence Street, 2 weeks after going missing.
Earlsdon Festival rescued
Following last month’s news that the annual Earlsdon Festival would not take place this year because of a lack of volunteers, ECHO is pleased to report that the popular event is now back on.
Members of Rotary Club of Coventry Phoenix will now work with the Festival Committee to allow the May Day event to go ahead. There will also be a programme of music and arts fringe events during April and May, as in previous years.
More details will be in the February issue of ECHO, which will be in the shops by Saturday 30 January.
Cat Missing from Stanway Road
Rachel Merry is desperately looking for her cat Molly in the Stanway Road area of Earlsdon. She is a small butterfly tabby with areas of ginger and white. She was last seen on the evening of Sunday 10 January. She has a reflective silver collar with 3 bells on it and she is micro-chipped. She is 18 years old but still looks very kittenish with a pretty face. She was fit and well with no signs of illness. To be missing for any length of time is very out of character and she usually comes when called, never appearing to wander very far.
If you can help contact Rachel at 43 Stanway Road, CV5 6PH, or phone 07910-486540.
Beechwood Avenue petition extended
The petition for a safe crossing on Beechwood Ave near the junction with Rochester Road has now been extended till the end of February. Paper petitions are also now available.
If you would like to host one please let the petition organiser know via ECHO.
You can still sign online. Thanks.
Correction: Earlsdon Wheelers’ delayed start
Earlsdon Wheelers’ weekly cycle rides will set off from the City Arms at the later time of 10.00am during January, rather than the previously reported 10.30am. We apologise for the error.
The group organises a friendly countryside ride between 20 and 50 miles each Saturday morning, weather permitting. New riders are always welcome.
Consulting Communities Consultation
This consultation, which takes place on Thursday 7 January 10-11am at Earlsdon Library, is about proposed changes (cuts to opening hours) to the library service. Call in to have your say – council officers will be there to hear from you.
February issue of ECHO
The next issue of ECHO will be on sale on or before Saturday 30 January and the deadline for contributions is Monday 18 January.