The Chancellor’s Commission at the University of Warwick is investigating the University’s future role in the region. Designed to provide a clear long-term vision, the Commission works to ensure as many different voices and opinions are heard. The University wants to hear what you think the main challenges are for our local community, and how …
Category: Community
Workshop Cancelled
Please note that the ‘Delivering Neighbourhoods Differently’ workshop at Earlsdon Primary School 10am – 12noon Saturday 17 October has been POSTPONED. No alternative date has been set by the organisers.
Youth conference and cancer awareness event
The Redeemed Christian Church of God on Upper Spon Street has two community events coming up later this month. The first, on Saturday 24 October from 4-8pm, is the DMS Annual Youth Conference, that will focus on careers, leadership and relationships. A week later, on 31 October, there is a cancer awareness event, covering how …
Call for pedestrian crossing
A petition has been set up calling for a pedestrian crossing near to the junction of Beechwood Avenue and Rochester Road. It’s sponsored by Earlsdon Ward Councillor Allan Andrews and can be signed on the Coventry City Council website.
Community weed-pull and litter-pick
Saturday 10 October sees the annual Hearsall Earlsdon weed-pull and litter-pick. The organisers say: “Don’t be shy, pitch in and help out! Meet your neighbours, have a laugh and brighten things up.” Participants should meet up at 10am on the corner of Broomfield Road and Melbourne Road, when there will be a safety briefing.
Delivering Neighbourhoods Differently workshop
CJD Communities and Community Development Services, Coventry City Council and community specialist Carole Donnelly are supporting a workshop to explore ways to help the communities of Earlsdon and Chapelfields. ‘Delivering Neighbourhoods Differently’ will be held between 10am and 12noon on Saturday 17 October, at Earlsdon Primary School. Residents are invited to share ideas of what …
Community Arts Festival
The ‘ How Great Thou Art’ community arts festival, organised by Churches Together in Earlsdon and Chapelfields (CTEC) starts in 10 days. Go to www.hgta.org.uk for more information on events from 1- 17 October.
End of the Line for the Rocket
The demolition of the historic pub in Warwick Road is well under way today. Photo by Faith Miller.
Call for gardeners
The Weaver’s House, Upper Spon Street is looking for volunteers to help out in the Tudor garden. If you’re interested, call 02476 257117 or send an email.