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Warwickshire stations given signage to alert residents to urgent mental health support

By James Smith

5th Aug 2021 | Local News

Urgent Mental Health Support is provided by Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS trust

Lapworth, Hatton, Warwick, and Leamington stations will be the beneficiary of a new initiative between Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust (CWPT) and Network Rail, as they aim to raise awareness of their 24/7 mental health support line by installing signage at local railway stations.

Posters have recently been installed at 11 railway stations across Coventry and Warwickshire to alert people to the urgent mental health support line, which is available to anybody living in Coventry and Warwickshire.

Friends of Abbey Fields announce more stockists for their 2021 Calendar

By James Smith

5th Aug 2021 | Local News

'Mackerel Sky over Abbey Fields' by Sam Sexton is on the front cover of the 2021 Friends of Abbey Fields calendar

The community group Friends of Abbey Fields who maintain the fields at the heart of Kenilworth, have announced more stockists of their 2021 calendar.

The calendar was selected in June of this year, after local artists and photographers were invited to submit images of the local area in a competition.

Further changes in local government for Kenilworth as Warwick District Council announce new plans

By James Smith

5th Aug 2021 | Local News

The future of Kenilworth's local government remains in the balance as officers at Warwick District Council press ahead with their collaboration with neighbouring Stratford District Council after the leader praised the work and savings already achieved.

Councillors at this week's executive meeting supported plans for a joint local plan between the two authorities with £100,000 being allocated to fund the initial work. This will be dependent on Stratford's cabinet members agreeing to move ahead with the scheme when they meet next Monday.

Kenilworth pub looking after the wellbeing of their community

By James Smith

5th Aug 2021 | Local News

The Virgins and Castle will be hosting two walks to mark World Mental Health Day on Saturday 10 October

The Virgins & Castle on the old High Street in Kenilworth is encouraging people in their community to look after their wellbeing and mental health as part of World Mental Health Day on Saturday 10 October.

The 16th century pub is supporting the charity Mind to raise awareness around mental health and wellbeing. This comes as the charity have launched a campaign to encourage people to do one thing for better mental health and asking people to share their tips and advice for keeping well.

Tea With The Tali, keeping theatre alive

By James Smith

5th Aug 2021 | Local News

As lockdown began back in March, Rod Wilkinson, member of the Talisman Theatre, was looking for new ways for performances to continue

In May the Talisman Theatre in Kenilworth launched a new performance channel under the title Tea With The Tali.

This initiative enabled their members and members of the artistic community to exercise their vocal cords and perform during the coronavirus pandemic, through ten-minute recorded audio performances.

Are you game? Opportunities for Kenilworth residents to be part of Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

By James Smith

5th Aug 2021 | Local News

Kenilworth residents have the opportunity to be part of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games with the search now on for apprentices and 10,000 volunteer roles announced.

The biggest sports and cultural event to be held in the UK for 10 years will bring people from all walks of life together, whether athletes from far-away countries or neighbours from across the West Midlands.

Local government for Kenilworth set to change as county councillors vote to submit case for local government reform

By James Smith

5th Aug 2021 | Local News

Warwickshire County Council have today submitted their report to the government.

Warwickshire County Council has voted to move forward towards a new form of local government in Warwickshire, and today has submitted its Strategic Case for Change to Government.

The report outlines three different options for the reform of local government, with the overwhelming recommendation being that the current two-tier system be dissolved.

Kenilworth podiatrists raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support

By James Smith

5th Aug 2021 | Local News

Staff at Kenilworth Footcare were still able to do their bit for charity despite the current restrictions

The staff at Kenilworth Footcare have been running a socially distanced 'coffee morning' in order to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Despite the fact that current government guidelines effectively prevented any chance of a 'normal' Macmillan Coffee Morning, staff at Kenilworth Footcare were determined that they would still be able to support the charity this September.

Primary school children in Kenilworth skip to raise funds for school in Nigeria

By James Smith

5th Aug 2021 | Local News

Children at Crackley Hall School in Kenilworth have raised a whopping £2,2320.90 for the Sister Mary Aloysius College Of Mercy in Nigeria.

Back in February Crackley Hall's pupils took it in turn to hop, skip or jump in a charity 'skipathon', the proceeds of which have this week been donated.

Kenilworth HS2 campaigners to hold events this weekend to engage with the local community

By James Smith

5th Aug 2021 | Local News

"HS2 will damage or destroy 108 ancient woodlands, 5 internationally protected wildlife sites, 693 local wildlife sites and 33 SSSIs"

Campaigners from the group Help Stop HS2, will be holding an event in Kenilworth by the clock tower this weekend to speak with, educate, and inspire local residents, so they can find out how to get involved in the campaign.

The 'National Tree Killing Day' outreach event is hoping to raise further awareness of the environmental impact of the construction of the new rail links. As tree felling, and clearance of hedgerows are now commencing across the country, the event is hoping to give a sense to residents of just how much of a difference will be made to the local landscape.

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Lapworth, Hatton, Warwick, and Leamington stations will be the beneficiary of a new initiative between Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust (CWPT) and Network Rail, as they aim to raise awareness of their 24/7 mental health support line by installing signage at local railway stations.

The community group Friends of Abbey Fields who maintain the fields at the heart of Kenilworth, have announced more stockists of their 2021 calendar.

The future of Kenilworth's local government remains in the balance as officers at Warwick District Council press ahead with their collaboration with neighbouring Stratford District Council after the leader praised the work and savings already achieved.

The Virgins & Castle on the old High Street in Kenilworth is encouraging people in their community to look after their wellbeing and mental health as part of World Mental Health Day on Saturday 10 October.

In May the Talisman Theatre in Kenilworth launched a new performance channel under the title Tea With The Tali.

Kenilworth residents have the opportunity to be part of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games with the search now on for apprentices and 10,000 volunteer roles announced.

Warwickshire County Council has voted to move forward towards a new form of local government in Warwickshire, and today has submitted its Strategic Case for Change to Government.

The staff at Kenilworth Footcare have been running a socially distanced 'coffee morning' in order to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Children at Crackley Hall School in Kenilworth have raised a whopping £2,2320.90 for the Sister Mary Aloysius College Of Mercy in Nigeria.

Campaigners from the group Help Stop HS2, will be holding an event in Kenilworth by the clock tower this weekend to speak with, educate, and inspire local residents, so they can find out how to get involved in the campaign.

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