Scams
Coventry Trading Standards recently stated, “Unscrupulous criminals are exploiting fears about COVID-19 to prey on members of the public, particularly older and vulnerable people who are isolated from family and friends. Trading Standards is warning people to remain vigilant following a rise in coronavirus-related scams that seek to benefit from the public’s concern and uncertainty over COVID-19”. […]
Scams
Coventry Trading Standards recently stated, “Unscrupulous criminals are exploiting fears about COVID-19 to prey on members of the public, particularly older and vulnerable people who are isolated from family and friends. Trading Standards is warning people to remain vigilant following a rise in coronavirus-related scams that seek to benefit from the public’s concern and uncertainty over COVID-19”. […]
Focus on Healthy Eating and Healthy Living
This month’s focus is on healthy eating and healthy living. The Covid 19 pandemic has affected people in different ways with some adopting healthy lifestyles yet some falling into the trap of overindulgence and less physical activity. The pandemic has shown overweight and obese people suffered more than their fitter counterparts. Never has it been more important to eat healthily and keep ourselves fit. […]
The Green Grass Of Home – The Lawn As A Garden Design Tool by Nicki Jackson
Pretty much every garden we design has a lawn in it. Other than the patio, the lawn tends to be the constant of the Great British domestic garden. Not many garden owners feel brave enough to lose their lawn even though the vast majority of people we meet tend to be also pining for a low maintenance garden, but of all the elements in a garden the lawn is usually right up there when it comes to demanding maintenance regimes. […]
Community News From Around Our Area
Cinema Organ Society
We preserve and present a Compton Cinema Pipe Organ which was first installed in The Tower Cinema, West Bromwich in 1935. It now rises from the stage at Fentham Hall, Marsh Lane, Hampton-in-Arden, B92 0AH. […]
Community News From Around Our Area
Inspirational Women in Business Are Celebrated Through Book Launch and Awards
Successful entrepreneurs from Birmingham and Warwickshire are among the women whose inspirational stories form a new book set to raise funds for a national charity close to their hearts. […]
Community News From Around Our Area
Guy’s Cliffe Walled Garden Volunteers Celebrate Seven Year Anniversary
On 22nd January 2014, a team of volunteers arrived to rescue Guy’s Cliffe Walled Garden, a Grade II listed Georgian/Victorian Walled Kitchen Garden established by the Greatheed family in the 1770s. The garden had fallen into disrepair, and the plan was to restore it to its original splendour. […]
Community News From Around Our Area
Update from Spencer’s Retreat
Spencer’s Retreat is a safe place to relax, unwind and enjoy the outdoors, for children with special needs and their families and friends. We had to close for most of 2020, and despite having to host our Christmas events differently last year, it was a great success with over 70 families visiting. Sadly, since the start of the new year lockdown we have had to close our doors again. […]
Community News From Around Our Area
Coventry Community Responders Receive Financial Boost From the Heart of England Co-operative Society
The Heart of England Co-operative Society has awarded £1,670 to the Coventry Community Responders (CCR). It is the first donation received by the CCR – a registered charity – since before the first lockdown in March last year. […]
Community News From Around Our Area
Local Salon Owner Raises a Staggering Amount to Buy Laptops to Help Local Children During Lockdown
Lorraine Thompson has owned Hedz Hair Salon in Eastern Green since 2003 and has always lived and worked locally around the area. […]
