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Kenilworth Lions back prostate cancer testing for second year

By James Smith

5th Aug 2021 | Local News

Kenilworth Lions PSA prostate cancer testing day at the United Reform Church in Abbey Hill last year

After the success of its PSA prostate cancer testing day at the United Reform Church in Abbey Hill last year, Kenilworth Lions had planned to repeat the scheme in 2020. However, due to the coronavirus pandemic this has not proved to be possible.

Instead, Kenilworth Lions have teamed up with the Graham Fulford Trust again to offer home testing kits to any male over 40 living in Kenilworth, Leek Wootton and Ashow.

Mums keep the candle burning for Halloween fundraising in Hatton

By Guest

5th Aug 2021 | Local News

From left - Evie Field, Charlie and Rosie Fawbert with Olly The Brave (Dave Fawbert Photography)

The community at Hatton, renowned for its flamboyant annual Halloween celebrations is keeping the tradition alive despite the pandemic.

Innovative parents Charlotte Fawbert and Lucy Field were determined to salvage the spooky fun which draws hundreds of children on Hatton Park – by this year turning it into a COVID-safe pumpkin trail.

Mayor's Column: live broadcast and the three 'Rs' of Remembrance

By James Smith

5th Aug 2021 | Local News

Kenilworth's Mayor Cllr Richard Dickson gave a live speech for this month's column before he helped sell poppies with members of the Royal British Legion

Kenilworth's Mayor Cllr Richard Dickson has been reaching out to the people of Kenilworth through his monthly column with Kenilworth Nub News.

This month however, Cllr Dickson's words came as a live broadcast on the Kenilworth Nub News' Facebook account, before he volunteered selling poppies with the Kenilworth branch of the Royal British Legion.

Kenilworth Sporting heroes wanted for billboard campaign for Birmingham 2022

By James Smith

5th Aug 2021 | Local News

Kenilworth sporting stars are in with a chance of the limelight as Warwick District Council starts its hunt for local runners, footballers, and athletes to feature in a billboard campaign for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

The 'Hometown Heroes' campaign aims to shine a light on people from the West Midlands region who have dedicated their lives to grassroots sport. The council is hoping that representatives from the district, will be amongst the faces chosen.

'Pop Up Poppy Shop' opens in Kenilworth this weekend

By James Smith

5th Aug 2021 | Local News

Kenilworth's Mayor Cllr Richard Dickson was able to join members of the Kenilworth Royal British Legion to help sell poppies today

Whilst restrictions due to Covid-19 continue to affect us this year, the Kenilworth Poppy Appeal is still finding a way to mark Armistice Day this November.

This year the appeal is opening a 'pop-up poppy shop' at Arthurs on Station Road opposite Wilkinsons, which opened this weekend.

Nub News to team up with The Bradleys of Kenilworth to take you behind the scenes of everything arts and culture

By James Smith

5th Aug 2021 | Local News

Kenilworth Nub News are proud to announce today that they are bringing Kenilworth's Most Famous couple on board, to bring readers the latest news, and goings on in the arts and culture scene of Warwickshire.

Residents of the town will have been hard-pressed not to have heard of Neil and Gayle Bradley. Musicians, activists, hosts of 'Brunch with the Bradleys' on Radio Abbey going live from The Kenilworth Centre, founding members of Coventry Arts Collective, and leaders in the local arts scene; the moniker 'Kenilworth's Most Famous Couple' is well deserved.

Dogs Trust Kenilworth offers fireworks advice for dog owners, as private garden displays set to rise because of Covid-19

By James Smith

5th Aug 2021 | Local News

With many public firework displays set to be cancelled this year due to Covid-19, and the likelihood that more people will host private displays in their back gardens, Dogs Trust Kenilworth is issuing top tips to owners to help their dogs cope with these potentially distressing events.

Dogs Trust Kenilworth is urging all dog owners to take preventative measures to prepare their dogs for fireworks and has advice and support for dog owners to help keep their dog as stress-free as possible.

Kenilworth residents offered the chance to name their own gritter

By James Smith

5th Aug 2021 | Local News

Kenilworth residents have today (Thursday, October 22) been offered the slightly unusual chance to name one of Warwickshire County Council's five new gritters.

The council's gritting fleet recently gained five new low-emission models in line with Warwickshire County Council's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. They will be put into service this winter to maintain roads across Warwickshire.

Warwick District Council to receive £150,000 in Government funding

By James Smith

5th Aug 2021 | Local News

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.

Charity releases final three therapeutic books for children battling terminal illnesses

By Guest

5th Aug 2021 | Local News

Rachel Ollerenshaw and the new books (Karen Massey Photography)

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.

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After the success of its PSA prostate cancer testing day at the United Reform Church in Abbey Hill last year, Kenilworth Lions had planned to repeat the scheme in 2020. However, due to the coronavirus pandemic this has not proved to be possible.

The community at Hatton, renowned for its flamboyant annual Halloween celebrations is keeping the tradition alive despite the pandemic.

Kenilworth's Mayor Cllr Richard Dickson has been reaching out to the people of Kenilworth through his monthly column with Kenilworth Nub News.

Kenilworth sporting stars are in with a chance of the limelight as Warwick District Council starts its hunt for local runners, footballers, and athletes to feature in a billboard campaign for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Whilst restrictions due to Covid-19 continue to affect us this year, the Kenilworth Poppy Appeal is still finding a way to mark Armistice Day this November.

Kenilworth Nub News are proud to announce today that they are bringing Kenilworth's Most Famous couple on board, to bring readers the latest news, and goings on in the arts and culture scene of Warwickshire.

With many public firework displays set to be cancelled this year due to Covid-19, and the likelihood that more people will host private displays in their back gardens, Dogs Trust Kenilworth is issuing top tips to owners to help their dogs cope with these potentially distressing events.

Kenilworth residents have today (Thursday, October 22) been offered the slightly unusual chance to name one of Warwickshire County Council's five new gritters.

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.

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.

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