December 2008 Archives
AFTER-SCHOOL clubs in skate-boarding, cheerleading and street dance as well as the more conventional team sports have helped Whitley Abbey Business and Enterprise College win a Sportsmark award.
The secondary school in Abbey Road, Whitley, Coventry, won the award for the after-school clubs, for making sure all children do at least two hours a week of PE in lessons, for organising sports events for primary schools and for playing regular matches against other schools.
Ambassadors: Pupils Charlotte Noble (left) and Hannah Pollard, both aged 16, help to organise sports events at Whitley Abbey Business and Enterprise College.
By Kerry Beadling
Communications Manager
THE wife of a former patient has donated more money to the ward which cared for her husband.
Harry Newman, aged 65, of Wolston, was treated for leukaemia on Ward 34 of University Hospital, Coventry but sadly died in May 2007.
YOUNG wildlife enthusiasts are being given the chance to pick up some natural treasures at a Coventry park next month.
The New Year Wander is being staged on Monday, January 5, at the Brandon Marsh Nature Centre - running from 10.30am until noon.
Children are being invited to join local rangers for a 2009 winter wander around the Brandon Lane grounds and collect some treasures to create a wildlife calendar for the year ahead.
The cost is ã3 per child - ã4 for non Warwickshire Wildlife Trust members - and anyone interested should contact organisers on 02476 302912.
Cutting will be held at Coombe Country Park on the 4th of January between 10am to 3pm.
It is a conservation task for volunteers to assist in improving the quality of the Reed Bed and prevent shrub encroachment.
Tools and Training will be given, boots and waterproofs required.
Meet in the Fishery car park at 10am (Refreshments provided).
Booking essential.
For more information or to book please telephone 024 7645 3720
By Jenny Waddington
WORKERS at Jaguar Land Rover face an anxious wait over Christmas to see whether the government comes up with a state aid package.
Yesterday, Tata, the Indian owner of the Coventry and Warwickshire car maker, agreed to pump millions of pounds back into the ailing firm in a bid to prevent a cashflow crisis.
Bosses are hopeful that will encourage government ministers to approve state support for the manufacturer.
By Marion McMullen
Entertainment Writer
IT'S going to be a supercalifragilisticexpialidocius Christmas for talented Coventry schoolgirl Maddy Allison.
The 12-year-old will be appearing in the national tour of hit musical Mary Poppins over the holidays and performing before packed houses at the Palace Theatre in Manchester on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day.
GENEROUS ladies made a bit of a song and a dance when they handed over ã1,500 to two charities.
Members of the Green Lane Townswomens' Guild did the Charleston as they presented ã750 to the Motor Neurone Society and the Alzheimer's Society following a series of raffles, tombolas and sales.
Group member Brenda Dudley said: "Each year we choose a different charity to support."
By Staff Reporter
CLEANING and catering staff at University Hospital, Walsgrave, raised almost ã600 for Children in Need.
ISS Mediclean workers baked and sold cakes, held a raffle and dressed down for the day and were supported by other staff in the hospital.
By Marion McMullen
TWO talented local youngsters will be appearing before millions of viewers in a Christmas Day TV special.
Scott Willson,11, and Madison Townsley, nine, will star in ice skating legends Torvill and Dean's Dancing on Ice At Christmas show - one of the highlights of the festive TV schedule.
They were chosen out of thousands of youngsters from all over the country to take part.
The excited pair attend Pattisons College in Coventry. Madison lives in Brinklow and Scott is from Kenilworth.
ALISON BANWELL of Oak Tree Drive, Coventry.
Pray for peace
God rest ye merry gentlemen,
On this our Christmas Day,
From all the chaos in the world,
And pray for peace today,
Star of wonder,
Star of light,
Keep the words of wisdom bright,
Peace on earth,
Goodwill to all men,
Hear their prayers o' Lord,
Amen.
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