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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.
Letters to the Editor
Thanks for all your support
May I thank everyone who attended our Spring Fair at Leamington Town Hall on Saturday.
Food could be given to the needy
While in Tesco, The Parade, Leamington, last night I walked up to the fresh bread section which was chock full of unsold, unsliced loaves.
Bringing balance to county council
I am writing on behalf of the Warwick Branch of the Labour Party to thank everyone involved in getting two of our members elected to serve North and West wards on Warwickshire County Council. The biggest thanks, however, must go to the residents of these two wards who, by voting for Jenny St John and John Holland, have chosen to put their trust in candidates who will fight for them to ensure fairness and compassion in these difficult times.
Horrified by cuts proposals
I am writing in to say how horrified I am at the proposed 40 per cent cut to funding for all our local children’s centres. I have used the various centres since they first opened, first as a parent, and then as a child minder.
Join hundreds for celebration
I wonder if you would be kind enough to print this letter this week, to allow me to invite your readers to come to “Praise in the Park” on Sunday May 19?
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Weather for Leamington
Sunday 19 May 2013
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