Residents' Update:
Sunday 21st August 2016
Dear All,
This week’s update includes:-
“Little Holland” Remembered by Friends of Baginton Fields; Save Our Libraries; Cheylesmore Library - Volunteers Required; Ebbw Vale Terrace being Demolished; “Have More in Cheylesmore” Update; Chess Academy for 6 to 12 year olds; The Notables Band; Upcoming Works in our Area; Over 60's Badminton Groups at Cheylesmore Community Centre; More Off-road bikes seized; Tollbar End Improvement; Heritage Open Days 8th to 11th September; I Am Team GB at Ricoh Arena; Aesthetica Creative Writing - Entries Required; Women’s Health; Have an Adventure with Borrowbox this Summer; Theatre Tots present “Excuse me Mrs Pardon”; 50m Pool Plan Set for Go-Ahead; HS2 Community Engagement Survey; Diary; Useful Links. And Finally ..
“Little Holland” Remembered by Friends of Baginton Fields
Last Wednesday, Roger and Pauline attended the event organised by the Friends of Baginton Fields, which saw the unveiling of a plaque by a dignitary from the embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
The plaque remembers the 500 Dutch children evacuated to Baginton Fields Hostel in 1945. Also in attendance were the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of the West Midlands, our local MP, the Curate in Charge at St. James, Whitley and many residents.
Entertainment was by
The Notables (see below).
Today the old hostel site, known locally as “Little Holland”, has gone back to nature and so become a haven for wildlife, including at least 12 species of butterflies. It is well worth a visit. However, there is a threat to its future existence, as it is a designated brown field site and might be used as an expansion for the Whitley South project. More images will appear in next week’s update.
Save Our Libraries
Roger joined the "Save Coventry Libraries" group at Cheylesmore Library on Saturday 13th August, to highlight the plight of our library. They were making a tour of all the 5 libraries that have been threatened with closure. Their Facebook page is "Save Coventry Libraries".
Cheylesmore Library - Volunteers Required
More residents have “stepped forward”, which means that 11 residents have expressed an interest in volunteering at Cheylesmore Library, to help keep it open.
Under draft proposals, Cheylesmore Library can now only stay open if run by volunteers from May 2017.
If you are interested in volunteering to help run the library then please contact the
Community Centre or cheylesmore.ward@gmail.com
Formal consultation on Coventry City Council's proposals to make £3.8m savings across libraries, children’s centres and youth services is set to be approved by councillors. A consultation period will happen between 12 September and 12 December.
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Ebbw Vale Terrace - Sheltered Housing Block being Demolished
Cllr Roger Bailey has been dealing with residents queries with respect to the activity at Ebbw Vale Terrace and visited the site on Friday to talk to the workman to better understand what is going on.
As reported in our 24th January update, residents were moved because it wasn’t fit for purpose..
Kevin Roach, Director of Regeneration said:
The rationale for Whitefriars rehousing residents from the block is that it has shared bathing facilities which we believe, and following consultation with customers, are not fit for purpose and meets the needs of our customers.
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“Have More in Cheylesmore” Update
Following on from last week’s update, another community project that benefited from last year’s Asda 106 fund was the Somali Community Sewing Classes.
The money was used to buy sewing machines and to hold sewing classes at the Cheylesmore Community Centre.
One of the ladies said “A sewing lesson is a worthwhile opportunity to the people here as opposed to staying at home. I hope this facility continues to benefit more people because now I can sew my own clothes”.
Chess Academy at Cheylesmore 
The Coventry Chess Academy is a social enterprise that teaches chess to children aged six to twelve years of age every Saturday morning at Cheylesmore Community Centre.
Their aim is to demonstrate the power of chess as a catalyst for social change by providing children with skills that will empower them in and outside the classroom.
They need your help -
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The Notables Band
Providing opportunities for people with learning disabilities and special needs to acquire skills with music and the performing arts.
Providing musical entertainment Nationwide.
Based in Coventry UK, the organisation is a registered charity providing outreach work with schools, youth & community groups, homes for the elderly, day care & residential centres for the disabled, learning disabled, people with PMLD and mental health difficulties.
Visit their website
www.notablesfoundation.org.uk
Upcoming Works or Road Closures in our Area
London Road (from Allard Way to Stonehouse Lane) – until 4th September - Lane closure and weekend at junctions. Reason Excavate and lay ducting for 11kv cable
Over 60's Badminton Groups at Cheylesmore Community Centre
More Off-road bikes seized in Sunday morning raids
West Midlands Police has seized ten off road bikes in a further phase of hard-hitting crackdowns on dangerous riders.
Officers carried out raids at addresses in Coventry, South Yardley, Wolverhampton and Solihull during a pre-planned operation today (Sunday 14 August)
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A45/A46 Tollbar End Improvement
Sunday 21st to Thursday 25th August (8pm to 6am) and also Tuesday 30th to Wednesday 30th August (8pm to 6am)
- A46 Coventry Eastern Bypass Southbound – ROAD CLOSURE
- A45 London Road Westbound- Lane closures
- Tollbar Roundabout – Temporary traffic signal control
- Siskin Drive - Temporary traffic signal control
- Rowley Road – Temporary traffic signal control
Heritage Open Days 8th to 11th September
This year’s Open Days are Thursday 8th to Sunday 11th September.
They now have 46 venues taking part. Again there will be a free bus service running between the different venues.
View the brochure here or pick one up from all the participating venues, libraries, Council House and the Tourist Information Centre.
With more than half of the participating venues taking part conducting tours make sure you don’t miss out on the opportunity to view some amazing buildings with behind the scene opportunities.
Check the individual venues for details of date and times on the website
www.coventry.gov.uk/hod and book yours.
Plus there are City Centre walking tours - :
Saturday 10 September:
- 11am - Cathedral Quarter
- 2.30pm - Medieval Coventry
Sunday 11 September:
- 11am - Literary trail
- 2.30pm - Cathedral Quarter
Tours last from 1 to 1.5 hours and start from the Tourist Information Centre. Just turn up.
I Am Team GB at Ricoh Arena
A sporting festival will take over the Ricoh Arena on Saturday, 27 August from 9:30 – 3pm, to celebrate the return of Britain’s Olympic heroes.
The venue has been chosen along with the sets of Coronation Street and Emmerdale by organisers of the nation’s biggest sports day, called I Am Team GB, to put on a variety of activities for families around the UK on Saturday, 27 August.
The free-to- attend festival, is being held to encourage people of all ages to try a new sport to mark the end of the Olympics and the start of the Paralympics.
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Aesthetica Creative Writing - Entries Required
There is just one month left to enter the Aesthetica Creative Writing Award, presenting an opportunity for emerging and established writers and poets to showcase their work to new international audiences and further their involvement in the literary world.
Now in its 10th year, the award is an internationally renowned prize presented by Aesthetica Magazine and judged by literary experts, including Arifa Akbar, book reviewer for Monocle Radio and BBC Radio 5 Live and former Literary Editor at The Independent
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Women’s Health
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Have an Adventure with Borrowbox this Summer
The Borrowbox App allows you to Borrow eAudiobooks and eBooks from your local library at anytime. Simply login with your member details to access the library’s collection of eAudiobooks and eBooks
Theatre Tots present “Excuse me Mrs Pardon”
50m Pool Plan Set for Go-Ahead
City councillors will meet later this month to discuss plans for a new 50m swimming pool in the city.
The pool is planned for the Alan Higgs Centre, and would be part of a proposed ‘Sports Village’ at the complex which would boast a wide range of community sports facilities, including state of the art facilities for swimming and rugby and a separately funded Training Centre for Wasps.
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HS2 Community Engagement Survey
This is an anonymous survey to help HS2 Ltd improve its communications. It will help identify general preferences but won't be used to tailor communications to individual requirements. There are just 9 questions which will take less than 5 minutes to complete.
Click here to take the survey
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Dates for your Diary
'Summer of skill-sharing' – visit their website for details -
www.WeLearnLocal.co.uk. It is a Coventry website to help more people get engaged in learning and skill-sharing.
Sunday 21st August 2pm to 3.30pm - Bands in the Park - The Bedworth Concert Band will be performing in Holbrooks Park. Free event. Visit
their website for more events
Sunday 28th August at 2pm – Walk & Talk around London Road cemetery. Meet at the Paxton memorial at 2pm
Sunday 28th August 2pm to 3.30pm - Bands in the Park - The Beautiful Sound will be performing near to the tennis courts in Spencer Park, Earlsdon. Free event. Visit
their website for more events
Family fun activities at Coombe Country Park
Activities are taking place this summer for all ages. Call on 024 7645 3720 to make a booking.
Birds of Prey Display - Every Friday until 2 September
Shelter Building - 23 August
Fire Lighting - 23 August
Fresh Water Critters - 24 August
Sunday 4th September - London Road Cemetery tidy-up to prepare for the Heritage Open days. Meet at the Paxton Memorial at 10am. Click
here for the Friends of London Road Cemetery website.
Thursday 8th September from 11am to 12noon - Cuppa with a Copper at the Cheylesmore Community Centre
Thursday 8th to Sunday 11th September - Coventry's Heritage Open Days. View the venues taking part
here
Saturday 17th September - Sowe Valley Whitley Grove Woods Group tidy-up day. Meet at the end of the tarmac "road" on Folly Lane playing field near the entrance to the wood at 10am. They can provide bags, gloves and litter pickers. For more information email
juderobins@hotmail.com or phone 02476 304341
And Finally Watch the video that the Friends of Baginton Fields found about the Dutch children who came to Coventry in 1945
Useful Links and Phone Numbers.
Age UK Coventry - Trusted Traders Scheme
Blood test locations to download a document listing the locations
Cheylesmore Parking Scheme Email:
parkingenforcement@coventry.gov.uk
Check if a Vehicle is Taxed
Check the MOT history of a vehicle
Community Activity Directory
Coventry Independent Advice Service
Crime Rates in the area
Disposal of Large or Bulky items
Dropped Kerb Information
European Health Insurance Card
General Online Safety Tips & Advice
Government Services
Noise Nuisance
Refuse Collection Information
Report Fly Tipping
Report Graffiti
Report a Missed Bin
Report a Pothole
Report a Street Light Fault
Reporting Untaxed and Abandoned Vehicles
Road Works
Samaritans
Scams & Warnings
School Closures
Parking Enforcement phone numbers
Misuse of a visitor pass - 024 7683 4367
Not sure a car has a permit 024 7683 4367
Change virtual visitors pass registration number - 0345 520 7007
Buy a new permit virtual & paper - 0345 520 7007
Query the status of a PCN (Penalty Charge Notices) - 024 7683 3400
Roger’s secretary - 024 7683 1101
