• Tradition…………….
  Martin Reeve 18 May 12
  Having played my small part at the Council’s AGM and Mayor Making at the Cathedral yesterday (my fourth now) it made me reflect on the value of tradition. Amidst the cut and thrust of politics and public service delivery and at a time of enormous challenge; it was fantastic to witness the power…
• Coventry-built Microcab up for illustrious international design award
  The Birmingham Press 17 May 12
  A hydrogen fuel cell vehicle which was conceived and manufactured in Coventry has been shortlisted for a prestigious international transport design award.
• Noses in the Air for new WW2 Documentary
  The Birmingham Press 16 May 12
  The stories behind iconic World War Two art and images are told in ‘Nose Art and Pin-Ups’ – the latest documentary film to be released by Coventry video experts Whirlwind Productions.
• China – less of an enigma than you might think.
  Prof David Bailey, Coventry University Business School: B’ham Mail 16 May 12
  China. A puzzle wrapped in an enigma surrounded by mystery ? ( As someone said once of something else.) Actually one of the changing realities is that more and more Chinese are travelling here so the opportunity to get some…
• 'Non-story', cries desperate Dan amid Labour splits
  Les Reid, Talking Politics, Coventry Telegraph 16 May 12
  A “NON-STORY”, cried young Labour councillor Dan Howells on Twitter about our revelations of splits, rebellion and leadership plots in Coventry council’s ruling party. The capable yet, in this instance, deperate Dan – an affable educational worker driven to…
• Bollywood Pandits return to Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre
  The Birmingham Press 16 May 12
  Hits of the Bollywood Legends returns to Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre on Sat 26 May with a live show packed full of classic songs from Bollywood Movies from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s.
• MORE URGENCY NEEDED ON SOCIAL CARE
  Jim Cunningham MP, Labour, Coventry North East 15 May 12
  The many local organisations and constituents who have come to talk to me about social care worries will be disappointed to hear that David Cameron and his Government are kicking this important issue into the long grass. Our adult social care system is in crisis and urgently needs reform. David Cameron…
• WRONG PRIORITIES FROM AN OUT-OF-TOUCH GOVERNMENT
  Jim Cunningham MP, Labour, Coventry North East 15 May 12
  Following some truly catastrophic local election results for the two parties of the coalition government, both David Cameron and Nick Clegg claimed that they would learn lessons from their various defeats. The perfect opportunity for Cameron and Clegg to demonstrate which lessons they have learnt presented…

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• I Love Collectables
  The Princess Prudence Diaries 19 May 12
  That’s probably not a statement that I need to make, anyone who follows my blog regularly will know that I am one of life’s collectors. On this occassion, however, I wanted to draw your attention to one of my new advertisers, I Love Collectables. I Love Collectables is a website that is run by Walls…
• Spring Cleaning?
  A mad scientist’s musings 19 May 12
  What? Spring cleaning? Well, with working full time, and a time consuming hobby I barely even keep up with the emergency, remedial type cleaning that I have to do to prevent us living in a slum. I had to laugh at work this week, The Book People leave a selection of reasonably priced books for us to…
• Review: Dark Shadows
  The Princess Prudence Diaries 18 May 12
  On Wednesday evening we went to see the latest Tim Burton/ Johnny Depp offering, Dark Shadows. I have to admit, I am a bit Tim Burton fan, but when I saw the trailers for this film I expected it to miss the mark, maybe for it to be a bit too silly and not quite dark enough. I’m pleased to say I was…
• Peter Blegvad Wins Sony Award
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• The Enemy Reveal Meaning Behind Album Tracks
  The Enemy Coventry 17 May 12
  The Enemy reveal the meaning behind each track on their new album ‘Streets In The Sky’ in an exclusive interview, available on Spotify. Have a listen and buy the latest single ‘Saturday’ from: iTunes Amazon Spotify 7 Digital HMV Nokia Deezer Support real music – buy The Enemy album! Follow The Enemy…
• Protected: Final Letter to Self
  Alex Mason Photography 17 May 12
  This post is password protected. You must visit the website and enter the password to continue reading. Tagged: 154 MC
• The Exposure 24 degree show
  CU Photography 17 May 12
  CU Photography presents Exposure 24 a collaborative exhibition that celebrates the work of the 2012 graduates. The span of subject matters range from social documentary, in Dean O’Brien’s case it’s the impact that marriage agencies have had in Ukraine to the intimate relationships within family life…
• Students work with Magnum photographer Olivia Arthur
  CU Photography 17 May 12
  Olivia Arthur was in town to give a talk at Herbert Art Gallery and Museum this week.  Arthur has recently published a new book Jeddah Diary that shows a revealing and insightful view into the world of Saudi women. Whilst in Coventry, Arthur took four lucky students from CU Photography around the city…
• Lets Make a Den – Emily
  Alex Mason Photography 17 May 12
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• Lets Make a Den – Dave
  Alex Mason Photography 17 May 12
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• Welcome to Peter Clemon's Rock of Ages
  Coventry Gigs 16 May 12
  This Post Remain’s on top as an introduction to the site. Scroll below for the latest posts. This Blogspot is part of the Hobo (Coventry Music and Arts Magazine) archive. Hobo was a Coventry music magazine c 1973 – 75 and the archives of the magazine and Hobo workshop and the general music scene of…
• Ray King – Coventry Music Legend
  Coventry Gigs 16 May 12
  Pete Clemons with yet another portrayal of a Coventry legend – Ray King. the article is archived here on behalf of Pete Clemons.
• The Fortunes – Fifty Year Milestone – Pete Clemons
  Coventry Gigs 16 May 12
  Pete Clemons has been chalking up more articles in the Coventry telegraph, which on his behalf, we are archiving here. This article focuses the history of the Fortunes – The Fortunes with what became the signature of tune of Radio Caroline in the 60′s Their first big hit – 1965 And in 2009 with Coventry…
• Avengers, Illuminated & West Wing
  Barricades Rise 16 May 12
  Time for another installment of WGOITWOOOTCFBR (‘What’s going on in the world of one of the chaps from Barricades Rise’, isn’t it obvious?) At the weekend I took my wife (she paid) to see The Avengers Assemble on the big screen. I saw it in 3D, but only due to the fact we have a 4 month old, and he…
• Stars War
  Views from a Bum 16 May 12
  BETTE AND JOAN Belgrade Theatre, Coventry, Tuesday 15th May, 2012 Anton Burge’s witty play is set during the filming of camp cult classic, Whatever Happened To Baby Jane? the film that brought Hollywood royalty, Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, together on screen. For most of the duration, we see the…
• “creativity not committed to public purpose is merely therapy or ego satisfaction”
  Willie S Johnson 15 May 12
  “an actor is totally vulnerable. his total personality is exposed to critical judgment – his intellect, his bearing, his diction, his whole appearance. in short, his ego ” – alec guinness “never let your ego get so close to your position that when your position goes, your ego…
• Andy Hopkins Lined Up For Coventry After Show DJ Set
  The Enemy Coventry 15 May 12
  It looks like Andy Hopkins could be partying into the night after Monday’s Coventry gig next week as he takes up a DJ slot with his good friend John Dawkins at S7ven nightclub. The popular Coventry venue was the location for The Enemy video Gimme The Sign shoot in February and will be hosting a free…
• Lumps and bumps
  The Art of Teabag staining 14 May 12
  It has to be said, I’m starting to feel decidedly large now. This is me at 31 and a bit weeks (apologies for untidy bedroom in the background!). I have now put on over two stone, am getting decidedly breathless having to walk around at work and have forgotten what a decent night’s sleep feels like…
• Same Old Thing
  Roxy’s Diary 14 May 12
  Just lately we’ve pretty much just got on with being happy. Trying to put the seizures to one side and just focus on doing what I do best, sleeping, eating and slobbering. It came around to the time when I was due another trip to the vets to get my quarterly prescription, and it also came around that…

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