News in Kenilworth

It has today (Thursday October 22) been announced that Warwick District Council will receive over £150,000 in Government funding to help support the local area during the pandemic.

The announcement comes from Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick who has confirmed £1 billion will be shared across local councils in the UK, to help support communities during the pandemic.

Local charity Molly Olly's Wishes has released the final three chapters in its series of therapeutic books for children battling terminal and life-limiting illnesses.

The books follow the final stages of the charity's mascot lion 'Olly The Brave' in his journey with illness and palliative care as well as exploring emotions around bereavement.

Kenilworth Chamber of Trade and Kenilworth Town Council are working together to encourage people to support local businesses in the run up to Christmas this year.

2020 has certainly been a tough year for many, and with this season being a key time for retail and hospitality, it is vital we all support local enterprises, safely. Kenilworth Chamber of Trade are encouraging all businesses in Kenilworth to take part in this campaign.

Although Little Crackers Nursery has remained open throughout the pandemic, the nursery staff have been missing out on meeting up every Wednesday in term-time with all their Stay 'n' Play, toddler group, families.

So, with social distancing restrictions set to continue for the foreseeable future, the toddler group's organisers Gail Buswell and Mary O'Brien at the nursery on St Joseph's Park have decided to offer some exciting virtual sessions to help entertain little ones at home.

Warwickshire County Council (WCC) has teamed up with Kenilworth's oldest pub, The Virgins & Castle, to showcase careers in hospitality and employment opportunities at the 16th century venue.

As part of the council's 'Skills for Employment Programme,' a select group of Warwickshire businesses have been chosen to film behind the scenes of their day-to-day activities and create a digital showreel with team interviews.

The Director for Public Health in Warwickshire Dr Shade Agboola has spoken out following the latest coronavirus restrictions that have been introduced across the UK.

Currently Kenilworth and the rest of Warwickshire sit in the 'Medium' tier - the lowest in the new three-tier system. This means that the 'Rule of Six,' 10pm curfew, and face covering restrictions will all remain in place.

Crackley Wood has been recognised as one of the best green spaces in the country after receiving a Green Flag Award this weekend.

Green Flag Awards "recognises and rewards well managed parks and green spaces, setting the benchmark standard for the management of recreational outdoor spaces across the United Kingdom and around the world."

Kenilworth Sporting FC have announced that places are now open for their Halloween Charity Quiz.

The event will take place on Friday October 30, and will commence at 7pm.

The Virgins and Castle has announced the restart of its 'Pub Desk' offer to give those working from home a change of scene.

The High Street pub had originally run the scheme last October, and has restarted the offer following the easing of lockdown restrictions.

Representatives of PTAs from various Kenilworth primary schools have joined up with Kenilworth Window Wonderland to help build some more community this autumn.

Running between October 26 and November 1, the brand new Autumn Festival Trail is providing Kenilworth residents the opportunity to decorate their houses in order to celebrate the autumn season, as provide some fun for local children this coming half term.