News
From fairway to foothills for fundraising pub pair
Charity begins at home but in the case of a Leamington pub it will end on the other side of world, at the foothills of the Himalayas.
Council leader to be appointed
The political leadership of Warwickshire’s newly elected council will soon be decided as parties vote in new leaders and make plans for the future.
Raft Race simulation at pub
Determined fundraisers have received a raft of donations after they came up with a novel idea to overcome the cancellation of an annual charity event.
Food vendors get regional awards
Mobile food vendors based in Leamington have won free pitches at a major national show through a regional award scheme which recognises excellence in the industry.
Councillor defends spend against HS2 as costs continue to escalate
The new chair of the district council has defended the rising costs of fighting HS2 as costs creep up over budget and could hit over £150,000.
SUMMER’S Coming: 2 for 1 entry to the UK’s top attractions
The Leamington Courier, Warwick Courier and kenilworth Weekly News are giving away two for one entry vouchers to the UK’s top attractions including Alton Towers Resort in this Thursday’s paper.
Sport
Fans and ex-players pull on boots for the Brakes cause
After the success of the inaugural event, Brakes Trust’s Copa Del NWG returned to Harbury Lane last Saturday to showcase the club’s community involvement.
Disappointing finish to the campaign for Hibs
Leamington Hibs were unable to round off their Midland Combination Division Two season with a victory, going down 2-1 to Barton on Tuesday night.
Leamington take advantage of Swann and Cowan’s hard work
Leamington’s second string gained their first Birmingham League victory of the season with a comfortable 110-run win over Barnt Green.
Festival first for Combstock as Hope continues fine start to Kenilworth life
Emerson Combstock of Coventry Godiva Harriers was the winner of the Kenilworth Runners-hosted Kenilworth Festival 10k.
The real cost of promotion
Leamington chairman Jim Scott says the rising cost of ticket prices at the New Windmill is an inevitable by-product of promotion.
King picks up useful tips on passing during Chelsea visit
He might be better known for his deft touch behind the steering wheel, but Stoneleigh driver Jordan King traded his racesuit for football boots recently as he paid a visit to the Chelsea FC Academy for a unique behind-the-scenes training session.
Video
Record player turnout for Leamington rugby charity fest video
More people than ever before took to the scrum in the name of charity at this year’s Rugby For Heroes festival in Leamington.
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Lifestyle
Organ society welcomes top artist at Leamington concert
Leamington & District Organ Society will welcome top professional touring artist Andrew Nix to its next concert.
Farmhouse and buildings have great potential
A farmhouse, with land and outbuildings offering an excellent development opportunity is being auctioned next week.
Chris Cox’s fatal distraction at Warwick Arts Centre tomorrow
Magician and comedian Chris Cox will bring his award-winning Fatal Distraction show to Warwick Arts Centre tomorrow (Sunday).
Excellent performances by Cubbington group in moving, sensitive play
Colder Than Here by the Cubbington Players, Cubbington village hall. On until tomorrow (Saturday). www.cubbingtonplayers.com
HIV and homelessness in student opera at Warwick Arts Centre
New York rock opera RENT is being brought to the stage at Warwick Arts Centre by a 20-strong cast from the student group, Music Theatre Warwick, tonight (Friday) at 7.45pm and tomorrow at 2.30pm and 7.45pm.
Experience thundering rhythms of Taiko drummers in Leamington
Audiences can experience the thundering rhythms and muscular synchronisation of the Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers at the Spa Centre in Leamington tomorrow night (Saturday).
Community
Workers walked out on Marion
It seems a lifetime away now, but 50 years ago trade union activities were headline news and mass meetings in factory yards were common.
Dancers streets ahead at championships
Street dancers at Trinity Catholic School have excelled in a county competition.
Warwickshire village’s library success is rewarded
Volunteers in Harbury who took over the running of their library and set up a cafe alongside to fund it have been recognised as winners of this year’s Spirit of Harbury award.
Daffs out despite the snow
Supporters of the Marie Curie nurses in Warwick who donned the charity’s daffodil pin helped raise more than £1,300.
Record player turnout for Leamington rugby charity fest video
More people than ever before took to the scrum in the name of charity at this year’s Rugby For Heroes festival in Leamington.
Leamington history festival starts on Saturday
Guided tours, fashion parades, talks, exhibitions, film screenings, music performances and workshops are among the 50-plus events taking place over the next two weeks as part of the Leamington Looks Back history festival, which starts on Saturday.
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Sunday 19 May 2013
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