Author: Keith Bushnell

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 …

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Bus Service Changes

From Tuesday 4th January there are some changes to local bus services. https://nxbus.co.uk/coventry/service-updates/timetable-changes-from-tuesday-4th-january-2022?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Orlo

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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

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Waste Disposal During Strike Period

News Release from the council (shared from Cllr Bally Singh’s post): “The Council has today set out its plans to provide pop-up disposal sites to help people get rid of their waste following the news that bin lorry drivers are set to strike. The first round of strike action is set for Tuesday 21 December …

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A Christmas Carol – Albany Theatre

As this show will have finished its run long before our next printed edition comes out at the end of January, we are providing an online only review now. Described in the programme as “the perfect family-friendly alternative to a traditional panto” A Christmas Carol, is directed by Kevin Shaw, Chief Executive and Artistic Director …

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Allesley Old Road Petition

This petition has been launched asking to further improve road safety on Allesley Old Road and roads nearby and oppose Government plans for an £8 Charging Zone in Coventry. This link is provided for information and not because ECHO is recommending that people sign (or equally that people should oppose it). These are complex issues …

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