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“Book Town Dead” Says trader but others disagree

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Friday, November 30th, 2007 by Geoff Wilding

Despite one local book trader describing the Book town concept in Atherstone as ‘dead’, October 2007 saw representatives from the Borough exchanging greetings with the people of Becherel as part of a fact-finding visit to find out more about this well established booktown in France.
Peter Playdon of Throckmortons bookshop in The Market Square made his [...]

Atherstone, Booktown, Business, News, North Warwickshire

Local Rock and Pop School support National Music Manifesto initiative

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Thursday, November 29th, 2007 by Geoff Wilding

Franchisee Dave Carter of the Atherstone branch of Clive’s Easylearn Pop Music Schools is proud to be a signatory to a new government initiative which aims to promote opportunities in music for young people.
At the heart of the initiative is the desire to give every child the chance to experience the power of music, thereby [...]

Atherstone, Business, Community, Entertainment, News

Grendon Library and others attacked by Vandals

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Tuesday, November 27th, 2007 by Geoff Wilding

VANDALS have smashed windows and damaged paving slabs at three libraries in North Warwickshire, causing thousands of pounds of damage.
Grendon library in Little Brum, Grendon, a handrail was damaged and the slabs beneath also damaged Bedworth Heath library in Heath Road, Bedworth, was closed after seven large double windows were damaged on the Smarts [...]

Baddesley Ensor, Bedworth, Crime, Grendon, Keresley End, News, North Warwickshire

Walter Leaves his Mark on Trail

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Monday, November 26th, 2007 by Geoff Wilding

Walkers will be able to see Mr. Walter Treadwell’s work of art carved in stone as they visit a new heritage trail linking the 12 parishes of North Warwickshire.
Mr Treadwell, aged 64, who lives in Whitehall Close, Hartshill, near Nuneaton, has designed one of a series of stone markers for the picturesque 25-mile route. His [...]

Atherstone, Baddesley Ensor, Community, Hartshill, News, North Warwickshire

All aboard in 2009: Atherstone to London Euston and Liverpool rail link confirmed

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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 [...]

Atherstone, Business, News, North Warwickshire, Station Street, Transport

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