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Sunday, November 25th, 2007 by Geoff Wilding
The long awaited confirmation of a direct Atherstone to London Euston and Liverpool rail link has now been announced. The service should be up and running in early 2009, which will mean new direct services from Rugeley, Atherstone and Polesworth for the first time in years.
The start date is subject to delivery of brand new [...]
Sunday, November 25th, 2007 by Geoff Wilding
Dozens of former workers in the hat trade met for lunch at Trinity Church, in Coleshill Road, on Friday, November 23rd.
St Clement is the patron saint of hat-makers and, in the old days, workers used to decorate the factory workrooms and hold a tea party with dancing. The tradition was revived four years ago with [...]
Sunday, November 25th, 2007 by Geoff Wilding
Over 80 boys aged from 8 to 14 years came together in Warwick to begin the very first County Boys Choir,organised by the Warwickshire County Music Service. Boys from Austrey CofE Primary School, Oakfield Junior School and Queen Elizabeth School and Sports College joined their counterparts from across the county for the first rehearsal aimed [...]
Saturday, November 24th, 2007 by Geoff Wilding
A developer has appealed against North Warwickshire Borough Council’s refusal to allow the demolition of a house in a conservation area of Atherstone and replace it with six new homes.
The appeal, by David Wilson Homes, relates to 73 South Street.
It is against the council’s decision to refuse planning consent for the scheme.
The government’s Planning Inspectorate, [...]
Saturday, September 8th, 2007 by Peter Playdon
On the evening of Wednesday 19th September, the Booktown Bistro at Atherstone College will be holding their first Bistro Evening.
With a menu offering 2 or 3 course meals, with vegetarian options, the evening offers a chance to browse their books and socialise Atherstone’s booksellers. Sandra Willis, manager of the Booktown Bistro, said:
“We hope that this [...]
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