News in Kenilworth

This year, owing to Covid-19 pandemic restrictions on outdoor events, the Kenilworth Lions' much-loved pre-Christmas carol concert is going online, and it will be completely free to watch on YouTube in the comfort of your own home.

The concert has been produced by members of the lions working with a professional choirmaster and video producer, and contains all of the usual ingredients - your favourite carols to sing along to, accompanied by the Salvation Army band, plus local schoolchildren, readings and performances of the Christmas story and much more besides.

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Warwick District Council have today announced two new grant support initiatives to help the hospitality sector in Kenilworth and the rest of the district.

From Friday 4 December, qualifying hospitality and leisure businesses which have been mandated to close due to Tier Three restrictions, can apply for a one-off payment of £2000 through the Additional Restrictions Grant Discretionary Scheme.

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The Kenilworth Poppy Appeal have raised over £16,500 this year

The Kenilworth Poppy Appeal has announced this week that it has raised in excess of £16,500 in 2020 despite the restrictions imposed by the second national lockdown.

In order to still be able to raise funds this year, the Kenilworth branch of the Royal British Legion organised their Poppy Appeal through three 'Pop Up Poppy Shops' in the town. One at Arthurs on Station Road, one outside WHSmith, and the third at the Shakespeare Hospice shop in Abbey End.

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Mayor of Kenilworth Cllr Richard Dickson visited the sorting office this morning

With so many of our services stretched during the past nine months, the Mayor of Kenilworth has taken the time to thank the work being done at the Royal Mail Delivery Office in Kenilworth.

Mayor of Kenilworth Cllr Richard Dickson visited the sorting office this morning (Tuesday, December 1) to wish the staff there a Merry Christmas, as well as to thank them for the vital work that they have been doing during the past nine months.

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Your Police, Your Views: Take the consultation survey at www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/WPFundingSurvey

People living and working in Kenilworth and the surrounding area are being asked to give their views on how policing should be funded and what should be prioritised locally ahead of what could difficult budget decisions for the year ahead.

A major new consultation, called 'Your Police, Your Views' has been launched by Warwickshire Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Seccombe to give people in Kenilworth and across the wider county the opportunity to have their say.

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Louise Bennett, chief executive of the Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce

Business leaders in Coventry and Warwickshire say the hospitality sector in Kenilworth and the rest of the region will 'bear the brunt' of the latest Coronavirus restrictions.

Kenilworth has been placed in Tier Three restrictions alongside the rest of Warwickshire which means non-essential retail can reopen, but venues such as pubs, restaurants, hotels and other leisure and events venues will be closed.

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Abbey Fields swimming pool will reopen next Wednesday

Following the end of the second national lockdown, the swimming pool in Abbey Fields, and Castle Farm Recreation Centre will reopen next week alongside other sports facilities owned by Warwick District Council.

The district's leisure centres and outdoor sports facilities will re-open on Wednesday 2 December 2020, in line with the latest government guidelines.

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