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Family homes just yards from Kenilworth Castle
The site of historic stables, wagon repair workshops and a “cart hovel” belonging to Kenilworth Castle is being transformed into something more suited to 21st century living - a small development of family properties which are being marketed by Brian Holt’s Kenilworth office.
Join Lucy for laughs at south Warwickshire village pub
Mock The Week and Have I Got News For You? regular Lucy Porter is headlining the next comedy night at the Granville pub in Barford, on Sunday June 30, ahead of her appearance at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Michelle plans skydive to raise cash for Women’s Aid
Michelle Wilson who works for Hawkesford in Leamington is undertaking a challenging 13,000ft tandem skydive on August 18 to raise essential funds for Women’s Aid.
Midsummer Madness free music festival
An afternoon and evening of Midsummer Madness is coming to Southam as musicians host a free festival.
Confident buyers boosting property sales, says agent
Estate agency Atkinson Stilgoe (part of the Connells Group) in Kenilworth reports that increased numbers of buyers looking to purchase a home are having a positive impact on property sales in 2013 so far.
Entertainments
Tributes to ‘unforgettable’ Spa Theatre Company founder
A formidable Leamington theatre director who cared deeply for the progress of her drama students will be fondly remembered by generations of people in south Warwickshire and Coventry.
A Mad World My Masters shows Stratford’s Got Talent
A Mad World My Masters, Swan Theatre, Stratford. On until October 25. Box office: 01789 403492.
Follow the trail to discover Warwickshire village’s mix of arts talents
Original traditional and portrait paintings, contemporary and abstract art, films and pottery will make up the contrasting mix of works presented at the Tysoe Arts Trail this summer.
Debut novel for Samantha
Fantasy fiction author Samantha Dickens has given fellow Warwickshire College students an insight into her debut novel Sacrifice.
Lionboy roars onto Warwick Arts Centre stage
Adetomiwa Edun, who starred in the BBC’s Merlin, takes the lead role in Lionboy, a show for young people based on the novel by Zizou Corder, on at Warwick Arts Centre from Tuesday to Thursday.
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A Mad World My Masters shows Stratford’s Got Talent
A Mad World My Masters, Swan Theatre, Stratford. On until October 25. Box office: 01789 403492.
Follow the trail to discover Warwickshire village’s mix of arts talents
Original traditional and portrait paintings, contemporary and abstract art, films and pottery will make up the contrasting mix of works presented at the Tysoe Arts Trail this summer.
Lionboy roars onto Warwick Arts Centre stage
Adetomiwa Edun, who starred in the BBC’s Merlin, takes the lead role in Lionboy, a show for young people based on the novel by Zizou Corder, on at Warwick Arts Centre from Tuesday to Thursday.
Magical worlds in spiritual art at Warwick gallery
Love, hope and loss are the focus of a new collection of semi-abstract landscape paintings by Warwick artist Toni Storey.
Leamington artist shows the love for supportive cause
Leamington artist Sonia Bublaitis is auctioning a love-inspired painting in aid of an online support forum.
Property News
RA Bennett team move back to their refurbished office
Signature Home caters exclusively for sellers of prestige homes, recognising that these properties need a bespoke marketing package in order to attract the right buyers and achieve the best possible selling price in the shortest timeframe.
Opening the door can help towards successful sale
Open houses are a common marketing strategy for agents in many international markets. Now they are creeping in to the UK property market. Jonathan Handford from Fine & Country talks about the benefits of an open house and what makes for success.
Empty properties dampen Leamington’s desirability
The desirability of houses and areas in Leamington are at risk of decline due to the prominence of void and empty properties in the area, warn Clemens Street estate agents Tara and Co.
New brand offers an improved service for signature properties
The Connells Group is delighted to announce the launch of a new service for high value properties.
Town house has views along Grand Union canal
Wiglesworth is offering for sale Number 4 Parr Close, Warwick, at a price of £289,950.
Showbiz
Walliams: I flirted with Cameron
David Walliams has said he fell into one of his Little Britain character on a recent visit to Downing Street.
TOWIE's Mario confesses suicide bid
The Only Way Is Essex star Mario Falcone has revealed he tried to take his own life, following a row with then girlfriend Lucy Mecklenburgh earlier this year.
Green Wing star to be Doctor Who?
Green Wing star Julian Rhind-Tutt is the latest name to be linked to the role of Doctor Who.
Starr 'hopes name will be cleared'
Freddie Starr's lawyer has said the comedian is hopeful he will soon be able to clear his name after being investigated for alleged sexual offences.
- Conservatives lose overall control of Warwickshire County Council but no coalition planned
- Lions hail Southam fete ‘best ever’
- Outstanding production at Leamington’s Loft is full of warmth and humour
- 209 homes plan near Leamington will now go ahead
- Warwick youth theatre group’s magical play keeps audience spellbound
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Weather for Leamington
Wednesday 19 June 2013
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