Eighties singing star Hazel O’Connor has lent her support to a fund-raising appeal for more nurses at local hospices. The Myton hospices that are located in Rugby, Coventry and Warwick offer essential free care to 2,000 people every year and depend on £7 million worth of donations annually.
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Dogs Trust workshops to help kids with autism
The Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre in Honiley, Kenilworth in Warwickshire has been holding workshops for families with children who have been diagnosed with autism. The PAWS project (Parents Autism Workshops and Support), has been created to show how pet dogs can be trained to encourage and improve development for autistic children.
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Joan works every Christmas Day for 23 years to spread festive cheer to sick kids
Joan Whitaker has made a name for herself as Coventry’s very own Christmas miracle. Joan has spent every Christmas day for 23 years bringing festive cheer to poorly children at University Hospital and has brought joy to hundreds of children over the years.
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Polar explorer Mark Wood had ‘difficult Christmas’
Mark Wood, a Coventry man attempting to become the first person to ski alone to both the North and South Poles, reported that Christmas was a difficult time for him. 45 year old Mark is 40 days into the 115-day challenge which he started in Antarctica in November. He is completing the mammoth task to raise awareness of climate change.
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New Role Means New Figure For Councillor
A city councillor had to go on a serious health kick when he took over the role for young people. Coventry City Councillor Joe Clifford decided he would have to lose weight when he became the cabinet member for children and young people. He started his health campaign in September and has managed to lose four stone.
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Festival Helps Hospice
A giant yellow bear was seen wandering around the streets during Coventry’s free Godiva Festival. The bear was part of a fundraising campaign by the festival to help a new hospice for babies in the city. Festival organisers said as the festival was free, they felt visitors would be happy to donate to the local charity.
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Pensioner To Get MBE
Pensioner David Monks is preparing to meet Royalty for the second time in his life after being named on the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. David, 65, will be given the MBE later this year for his services to blind and partially sighted people. He has devoted his time to helping others for 30 years after suffering from a speech impediment himself.
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Grandad Starts Up His Own Local
Grandad Frank Fox doesn’t have far to go when he pops out to his local for a pint – it is in his back garden. Frank didn’t know what to do when his local boozer was closed down, so he decided to recreate it in his garden.
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Olympic Torches To Be Made In Coventry
Olympic Torches To Be Made In Coventry One Coventry company has gained national recognition after being chosen to make the 8,000 Olympic torches. Premier Sheet Metal will be making the golden torches out of aluminium alloy, which is normally used for aeroplanes and cars. The lightweight torches have been designed to include 8,000 laser cut holes to allow the flame to show through. Coventry City Council is delighted at the news. Deputy Council Leader George Duggins said: “This is …