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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.

Kenilworth residents invited to join the 'Skill Up' days at Crackley Woods HS2 Protection Camp

By James Smith

5th Aug 2021 | Local News

Local campaigners have been gathering at the Crackley Wood HS2 protection camp this week to join together to learn new skills, and share as a community.

Running from September 28 to 30, the Skill Up event is designed to share skills, and help continue the fantastic community spirit that has driven the demonstrations against HS2 thus far.

New premises unlocks latest exciting chapter for Warwick children's charity

By James Smith

5th Aug 2021 | Local News

Rachel Ollerenshaw outside the office building in Swan Street, Warwick for her charity Molly Olly's Wishes (Karen Massey Photography)

When Rachel Ollerenshaw collected the keys for an office building in Swan Street, Warwick, it unlocked a whole new chapter for her charity. The premises, the first dedicated HQ for Molly Olly's Wishes, has opened its doors just weeks before Rachel's late daughter – and inspiration behind the charity - would have turned 18. (October 8)

Molly died in June 2011 after a five-year battle with a rare kidney cancer. And what followed, in Molly's memory, has resulted in support for thousands of children around the country with terminal or life-limiting illnesses.

Nation's top chef on board to judge new Foodie Awards for Coventry and Warwickshire

By James Smith

5th Aug 2021 | Local News

Entrants in the brand new Foodie Awards for Coventry & Warwickshire will be showing off their talents to one of the nation's top chefs as part of the judging process.

Glynn Purnell, who is set to open a restaurant in the heart of Coventry in 2021, will be a guest judge in the brand new food and drink awards programme alongside several other top names in the industry.

Local dogs become the stars of a new children's book by Kenilworth author

By James Smith

5th Aug 2021 | Local News

Each character in 'The Legend of DogDog' is a real-life pet that Natalie has met on dog walks

Sixteen Warwickshire dogs have become the stars of a new children's picture book by a Kenilworth author.

Natalie Thurman, an established local artist and author, has featured the finest of Warwickshire's four-legged friends in her latest picture book, 'The Legend of Dogdog!'

Warwickshire business owner says 'Curfew is latest kick in the teeth for my business'

By Guest

5th Aug 2021 | Local News

Alex Clayton, owner of Tasca Dali in Warwick

An award-winning restaurateur in Warwick has warned the latest Government measures announced to control the pandemic could prove the final straw for his business.

Alex Clayton was forced to close Tasca Dali Spanish restaurant at the start of lockdown, resorting, like many others, to offering meal deliveries to try and keep his business alive.

Rationing reinstated at Kenilworth Tesco Express

By James Smith

5th Aug 2021 | Local News

Rationing of essential items is being reinstated at Kenilworth's Tesco Express store.

Tesco is reintroducing a purchasing limit on a number of key products in all its stores, including the Kenilworth Leyes Lane branch, as it did at the start of the coronavirus crisis when panic-buying was rife.

Friends of Abbey Fields host September working party

By James Smith

5th Aug 2021 | Local News

Himalayan Balsam can grow up to 2.5m high from seed in a single season

The volunteer group, Friends of Abbey Fields had their final working party of the year on Thursday 17 September, as they continued their illustrious work maintaining the area for residents.

Seven volunteers collected around fifteen bags of himalayan balsam, to be composted on site.

Funding available for 'Fun Palaces' makers in Kenilworth to be part of nationwide community event

By James Smith

5th Aug 2021 | Local News

Coventry City of Culture Trust are now offering grants to creatives in Kenilworth and the rest of Coventry and Warwickshire.

Micro-grants of up to £200 are available to set up 'Fun Palaces' across the county.

Hard work and dedication of Kenilworth resident rewarded by Prime Minister

By James Smith

5th Aug 2021 | Local News

Molly Bufton-Stear has be the recipient of a Points of Light Award, for her volunteering efforts during the lockdown period.

The award, which was launched in the UK in 2014 is administered by the Prime Minister's Office, and dedicated to rewarding volunteers making a real impact in their community.

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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.

Local campaigners have been gathering at the Crackley Wood HS2 protection camp this week to join together to learn new skills, and share as a community.

Entrants in the brand new Foodie Awards for Coventry & Warwickshire will be showing off their talents to one of the nation's top chefs as part of the judging process.

Sixteen Warwickshire dogs have become the stars of a new children's picture book by a Kenilworth author.

An award-winning restaurateur in Warwick has warned the latest Government measures announced to control the pandemic could prove the final straw for his business.

Rationing of essential items is being reinstated at Kenilworth's Tesco Express store.

The volunteer group, Friends of Abbey Fields had their final working party of the year on Thursday 17 September, as they continued their illustrious work maintaining the area for residents.

Coventry City of Culture Trust are now offering grants to creatives in Kenilworth and the rest of Coventry and Warwickshire.

Molly Bufton-Stear has be the recipient of a Points of Light Award, for her volunteering efforts during the lockdown period.

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