Warwick University Chancellor’s Commission

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 the University could engage with the issues our community faces.

You can respond to the survey at the following link:

http:​//www2.​warwick.​ac.​uk/research/warwickcommission/​chancellorscommission/communit​ysurvey

Aspire Fund Raiser

‘Living Mannequins’ window at Aspire, Earlsdon Street on Saturday 24 October. The event is raising funds and awareness for Breast Cancer and Aspire will be donating 10% of the day’s takings to Breast Cancer Care. Aspire are looking for models to take part and volunteers to collect donations.

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 to detect cancer early, various types of cancer, what to do, fund raising, charity walk and free medical advice.

Arches benefit gig

There’s a joint benefit gig at the Arches on Sunday 25 October, to raise funds for Diabetes UK and Zoe’s Place.  The main act is skabilly/reggae duo the Targets and support comes from Sophie Corona.

Refugee crisis fundraiser

refThe Albany Club hosts a fundraising event from 8pm on Thursday 15 October, in support of those who are helping refugees on the Greek island of Lesbos.

The small island currently receives around 2000 refugees each day from neighbouring Turkey and local services are stretched beyond breaking point.  A minimum of 2000 Euros a day is necessary to provide esswentials like food and water.  There is an immediate and desperate need to buy clothing and tents and to pay for medical care, toilets and professional services like counselling and resettlement assistance.

Anyone who can make a contribution is urged to attend on the night but all donations will be gratefullY received by the club.

Speakers include Councillor Ed Ruane and there will be a live video link to the coordinator of the relief effort in the Lesbos town of Molyvos.  Entertainment comes from local burning soul outfit the Baptists, with supporting DJs.

Tickets are £5 on the door or from the club