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Atherstone Dickens Event
The Atherstone Dickens Event is the town’s premier annual event and has been running for 33 years. This year the event will take place on Saturday 24th November from 1.30pm – 6.00pm. It is a family Christmas event, mainly outdoor, with a footfall of up to 10,000 people of all ages. […]
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Tommy Comes to Bedworth
Thursday 13th September saw the ceremonial presentation of the “Tommy” statue to the Mayor and Mayoress of Nuneaton & Bedworth, Councillor Chris Watkins and Collette Watkins. The statue was donated by Bedworth Lions on behalf of the people of Bedworth. The presentation took place at the new Armistice Gates and wall at the entrance to the Miners Welfare Park. The Mayor said that this was yet another fine example of how the people of Bedworth come together. […]
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Update From Mary Ann Evans Hospice
The Classic Transport Festival took place on Sunday 12th August. Despite the wet weather there was still a brilliant turn out on the day which helped to raise just over £4,000. […]
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Fantastic Sum Raised by Mayor and Mayoress for Lymphoedema Clinic
We are delighted to announce that the Mayor and Mayoress of Nuneaton and Bedworth for 2017/2018, Bill and Sheila Hancox, have raised a huge £33,000 for the Lymphoedema clinic at The Mary Ann Evans Hospice. Bill, Sheila and their team of volunteers worked tirelessly throughout the year holding special events, tombolas and raffles to raise this impressive sum. […]
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1918 – The Armistice
The First World War has been commemorated in Kenilworth Library year by year since 2014 with exhibitions of books, poetry, posters from the Imperial War Museum and some unique photographs. […]
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Kenilworth Station – A Special Place by Jeremy Wright MP
After over 50 years without a train station, Kenilworth now boasts a new facility fit for the twenty first century. The station, which opened for service in April, has undoubtedly been received positively by the town and is already being well used. I hope that the current service represents a starting point that can be built upon over time, to allow the station to become used by increasing numbers of residents and visitors alike. […]
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What’s Happening at Kenilworth Town Council?
September started with the flags out to celebrate the arrival of the Men’s Cycle Tour, following the Ladies Tour earlier this year. This is the third year running that we have been selected to host part of the Tour’s route. […]
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Update From Friends of Spencer Park
On Sunday 12th August, Spencer Park in Earlsdon hosted our first Fun Dog Show which was a great success. It attracted a significant number of dog owners and non-dog owners alike…and of course, an array of dogs of all shapes and sizes who appreciated the cooler weather on the day! […]
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Update from Warwickshire Watercolourists Annual Art Exhibition
This annual event was held over the August Bank Holiday Weekend. […]
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Another Successful RSPCA Dog Show
Another successful RSPCA Dog Show was held on Sunday 19th August at Coventry War Memorial Park, by the RSPCA Coventry, Nuneaton and District Branch, raising approximately £2,300. The Animal Centre is independently funded, and all money raised goes directly to running the rehoming centre. […]
