The radio programme featuring Coventry Singer Songwriters (see ECHO’s August cover story) is broadcast this morning at 10.30 on BBC Radio 4 FM. If you miss the show, it will be available to hear via BBC iPlayer for a further 28 days:
Will Gompertz Gets Creative: Hit Songs and Love Songs
Travellers on Spencer Park:
Cllr Allan Andrews has sent a message to residents re the travellers camped on Spencer Park:
”You may have seen the Saturday edition of the Coventry Telegraph which featured an article about me calling for an injunction to prevent this type of illegal encampment. The way we manage it so far is purely reactionary – although I do thank Council Officers for dealing with these issues pretty quickly when they arise.
We do, however, need a solution and I’ll be having further discussions this week with Officers, together with Ken Taylor, as we seek to address this matter.
A notice to leave has been issued and the Council is in court tomorrow to seek an eviction. Unfortunately, these matters always take some time and the mess the Park is currently in is not ideal and will take time to put right once they have vacated the site.
This has been a very frustrating process and I just wanted to let you know that we are trying to deal with it. Any issues relating to the travellers or general issues of anti-social behaviour needs to be reported to the Police on 101 as this helps them to build a picture of the problems caused, if any”.
Pail’s Bakery
Last night’s fire at the disused Pails Bakery, Craven Street, came shortly after it was sold at auction but before the sale had been completed. Cllr Bally Singh, Lead West Midlands Fire Authority member, said “It’s such a shame to hear of fire at the historic Pails bakery on Craven Street, and I hope the original baking oven inside has survived. I would also like to thank the fire crews who responded to the incident, for their great work putting the fire under control.”
Travellers update: At least 50 caravans now at Spencer Park in Earlsdon – Coventry Telegraph
Council officers were at the scene in Coventry today carrying out a needs assessment.
Source: Travellers update: At least 50 caravans now at Spencer Park in Earlsdon – Coventry Telegraph
BREAKING: Arsonists torch former Pails Bakery in Chapelfields – Coventry Telegraph
Firefighters spent an hour tackling fire at landmark building in Craven Street
Source: BREAKING: Arsonists torch former Pails Bakery in Chapelfields – Coventry Telegraph
Paul hits the target
Musical duo the Targets, featuring Spon End resident Paul Copeland are lending their support to a couple of charity fundraising events.
On Saturday 1 August, they appear at the Coventry Cross pub in aid of Diabetes UK, where they will be joined by other acts and a DJ from Hillz FM. There will also be a barbecue, disco, karaoke, raffle and an icebucket challenge.
Over Bank Holiday weekend 28-30 August, the Targets will take part in the Holyhead’s three day cancer charity event. Other acts will be on the bill, which will also feature karaoke, disco, raffle, nail and facepainting and fun auctions. On the last day, popular Elvis Presley and Neil Diamond tribute act Gary shires will perform. The entertainment at the Holyhead starts at 5pm each day.
Getting going with the 10 Minute Shake Up! – YouTube
Year 4s at Earlsdon Primary School took part in a special 10 Minute Shake Up routine, forming part of England’s largest ever interactive PE lesson.
Earlsdon could become ‘conservation area’ to get protection from development
From the Coventry Telegraph:
Officers will report back on whether the area’s “character and appearance” warrants extra protection from “over development”.
Source: Earlsdon could become ‘conservation area’ to get protection from development
Wrong signs blunder in new residents’ parking scheme in Earlsdon
From Coventry Telegraph:
Cars wrongly ticketed admits red-faced council after signs were put up the wrong way or were the wrong size
Source: Wrong signs blunder in new residents’ parking scheme in Earlsdon
Ten-week closure of A429 Coventry Road, Kenilworth
Warwickshire County Council has made a Temporary Traffic Order closing A429 Coventry Road, Kenilworth from 3 Crackley Crescent to 13 Crackley Cottages, a distance of approximately 250 metres, to vehicular traffic. The closure is required to facilitate the construction of a new sewer. The work is now scheduled to commence 20 July 2015 with anticipation of completion by 21 September 2015. This means that those wishing to travel to Kenilworth should turn left at the new Gibbet Hill roundabout into Stoneleigh Road and then right at the next island into Dalehouse Lane.
National Express West Midlands’ bus service 11 and Stagecoach buses X16, X17 and U17 will be re-routed during the closure. For full details, see: