Hartshill Health Centre and Community Hub in Nuneaton was excited to host a grand opening ceremony on Thursday 24 October in celebration of its one-year anniversary The event marked a significant milestone for the Hartshill Health Centre as it continues to grow and meet the evolving healthcare needs of the community On the day the Lord Lieutenant of Warwickshire was in attendance to officially open the Centre with the ceremonial cutting of a ribbon followed by a special unveiling of a wall plaque The opening ceremony was followed by speeches about the importance of the centre and looking after the health of our local communities by the Lord Lieutenant; then Dr Bal Sidhu Senior Partner at Hartshill Health Centre; Cllr Margaret Bell from Warwickshire County Council Other special guests at the event included Cllr Colin Hayfield Attendees at the event were also able to enjoy a tour of the centre’s diverse range of facilities followed by an exhibition and the opportunity to meet and chat with the management team of the centre state-of-the-art facility has been delivering vital healthcare services to the local community and also serves as a specialised outpatient clinic hub for Cardiology services (including the provision of echocardiograms and Atrial Fibrillation clinics) extending its reach to a wider patient base across Warwickshire The health centre also acts as a base for the South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT) which provides specialist nursing services in the community and the Rural Warwickshire Primary Care Network: comprising five GP surgeries which together coordinate care for up to 55000 patients in the region and are responsible for introducing the pioneering Frailty Clinic The centre is committed to expanding its services with new additions on the horizon to better serve local residents and the wider community and Dental Services (to include minor oral surgery) will be integrated into the facility further enhancing access to comprehensive healthcare under one roof Plans are underway to expand secondary care services at Hartshill Health Centre’s primary care setting With its close proximity to three schools and the availability of clinicians experienced in Accident and Emergency the health centre is ideally suited for a walk-in urgent care centre There is also ample space to incorporate onsite X-ray facilities we can significantly reduce travel and wait times This initiative will ensure timely interventions and alleviate the burden on both patients and the healthcare system "We are incredibly proud of the progress Hartshill Health Centre has made over the past year The addition of more specialised services like the Pain Clinic and Dental Services will allow us to deliver an even higher standard of care and support to our community." Warwickshire County Council Portfolio Holder for Adult Social Care and Health "Hartshill Health Centre makes a real difference in people's lives by providing high-quality and accessible healthcare services closer to home from specialist clinics to future plans for an urgent care centre demonstrates a clear commitment to improving the wellbeing of local communities and ensuring that the health needs of our residents are met with compassion and efficiency." "It is a great honour to officially open Hartshill Health Centre and Community Hub on the occasion of its first anniversary This facility is an invaluable asset to local communities offering essential healthcare services with dedication and innovation I commend everyone involved for their commitment to enhancing local health and wellbeing and I look forward to seeing the positive impact it will continue to have in years to come." To find out more about Hartshill Health Centre, visit www.hartshillhealthcentre.co.uk A social club in Brierley Hill has gone on the market with a £600,000 guide price Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.comand on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 was previously a focal point for members of the community - offering activities such as snooker sits on a large main road facing plot measuring 0.46-acres and may be suitable for redevelopment - subject to planning permission - sales particulars say Get the latest headlines delivered straight to your inbox with the Express & Star’s free newsletter The freehold property, which backs onto Charter Street and is just a few minutes away from Brierley Hill High Street and 10 minutes from Dudley, is being marketed for sale by Stourbridge based Hexagon Commercial Property The rear of the property comprises a warehouse and yard area The unit is approximately 4,177 sq ft and the rear yard extends to around 0.3 acres The property includes a front office / bar as well as a three-bedroom flat on the first floor The ad-free version is ready for purchase on iOS mobile app today we couldn't find that page";var n=e.querySelector("h2");return n&&n.remove(),{staticContent:e,title:t}},d=function(e){var t=document.createElement("button");return t.innerText=e,t.classList.add("error-page-button"),t},f=function(e){var t=document.createElement("div");t.id="recirculation-404",t.classList.add("brand-hint-bg");var n="\n \n \n Tick here if you would like us to send you the author’s response Our free email updates are the best way to get headlines direct to your inbox Thank you for subscribing!We have more newsletters An investigation is afoot after an entire caravan was discovered in an extreme case of 'flytipping' in Warwickshire It is said to have happened last week in Hartshill An image of the incident was shared by North Warwickshire Borough Council on social media with the caption urging anyone with information to get in touch The council is interested in potential dashcam footage and any intel that could lead to finding out who is responsible The post was subsequently shared by Atherstone and Coleshill Police The image shared shows the sizeable van dumped at the side of a country road The doors look to be damaged or removed and the windows are smashed Read more: Coventry man used 'big brand marketing tactics' to flood holiday hotspot with drugs North Warwickshire Borough Council said in its post: "An investigation is underway in relation to the individuals responsible for abandoning a static caravan which was dumped in Woodford Lane, Hartshill overnight 23/4 - 24/4 Story SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right Want Stoke-on-Trent news emailed to you direct from our journalists is reopening in March after being closed for a number of months The venue - on the famous Hartshill Mile - will have Bass on tap and dogs are welcome too the venue stated: "After years of history Jolly Potters is reopening its doors this March under new management making it feel fresh while keeping the charm you know and love "Whether you’re a long-time regular or a first-time visitor we can’t wait to welcome you back for great drinks and unforgettable nights The heart of the community is coming back to life." Get daily headlines and breaking news emailed to you - it’s FREE February half-term is just around the corner and the Warwickshire Country Parks education rangers are busy preparing a series of exciting events for children to enjoy and the Warwickshire Country Parks education rangers are busy preparing a series of exciting events for children to enjoy.  Taking place at Kingsbury Water Park and Ryton Pools Country Park, activities include building bird boxes, toasting a variety of campfire treats, making dens and more. Sessions can be booked via Eventbrite by visiting bit.ly/feb-frosty-fun.  These outdoor adventures are a perfect way for children to learn valuable skills and connect with their natural world so early booking is advised to avoid disappointment As well as a wide range of organised events Warwickshire’s country parks offer the perfect sanctuary to unwind in nature and spot the first signs of spring.  with cafés available for warming up at Kingsbury Water Park plus the weekend mobile café at Hartshill Hayes Country Park Play areas can be found at Ryton Pools, Kingsbury Water Park, Hartshill Hayes and Pooley Country Park. Plan your visit here.  Culture and Environment at Warwickshire County Council “Outdoor education is a vital part of children and young people’s development and something that can sadly be lost at times in the modern age we live in The half-term activities our education rangers offer provide the perfect opportunity for children to build important skills and make cherished memories while enjoying our beautiful country parks.”  For further updates from Warwickshire Country Parks, sign up to the monthly newsletter We use cookies on our website to give you the best experience possible, find out more here Telford Theatre is soon to stage the second of the outdoor theatre performances of the season on 20 August in Hartshill Park The Adventures of Doctor Dolittle will roll into town on Tuesday 20 August at Hartshill Park and the story will be brought to life by Illyria Theatre The first outdoor production of the season saw Oddsocks Productions present Julius Caesar at Bowring Park with audiences loving the production last month Cllr Angela McClements - Cabinet Member for Leisure Culture & the Arts said: “The first publication of The Story of Doctor Dolittle was back in 1920 on 21 July and we are delighted that this story continues to be told to youngsters today with a new up to date theatre telling The second of our season of outdoor performances promises to be perfect entertainment for all the family The performance starts at 3pm and visitors can bring their own picnics rugs and picnic chairs and soak up the atmosphere The story follows Doctor Dolittle who leads a simple life as the village doctor in sleepy Puddleby-On-The-Marsh with the help of his wise old parrot Polynesia he makes an extraordinary discovery: that he can talk to animals.As news of his talent as an animal doctor spreads animals across the world send messages asking for his help So he borrows a leaky old ship and embarks on a thrilling quest to cure illness and better understand animals everywhere.He is joined on his adventures by a loyal animal crew: Jip (a dog) cake-loving pig) –who together may even help him fix his money problems once and for all!Hugh Lofting’s timeless classic celebrates the power of empathy and inspires audiences young and old to see the world through the eyes of animals exciting new family musical is performed with flair and wit by Illyria in the great outdoors Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at telfordtheatre.com or contacting the Box Office direct on 01952 382 382 Outdoor egg-citement awaits in Warwickshire Spring into action this Easter with a cracking line-up of outdoor events and activities at Warwickshire’s Country Parks there’s something for all to enjoy in the great outdoors Families can book a variety of engaging sessions with the Country Parks Rangers at Kingsbury Water Park, Hartshill Hayes Country Park, and Ryton Pools Country Park. Activities include Easter crafts, pond dipping, minibeast hunts, and even toasting hot cross buns over a roaring campfire. Places can be booked via Eventbrite at bit.ly/cp-easter-magic or by visiting the Ryton Pools or Kingsbury Water Park visitor centre from 9.45am to 3pm at the weekend and nature reserves provide the perfect setting for a spring day out whether you’re looking for a peaceful nature walk or a fun-filled family excursion Kingsbury Water Park and Ryton Pools Country Park Pooley Country Park offers a large play area and the new Pit Stop Coffee Shop Burton Dassett Hills is perfect for picnics and kite flying while Hartshill Hayes is a haven for woodland walks and picturesque viewpoints And for those looking for car-free walking or cycling Stratford and Kenilworth Greenways provide scenic routes through the countryside with horse-riding also available on the latter two Find your nearest country park here. “Warwickshire’s country parks provide the perfect low-cost way to get outdoors and make the most of the Easter holidays With an exciting programme of ranger-led activities alongside fantastic spaces to explore there’s no better time to enjoy the benefits of nature from boosting wellbeing to creating wonderful family memories.” To stay up-to-date with the latest news and events at Warwickshire’s Country Parks, sign up for the Warwickshire Country Parks newsletter. A couple are leaving their much-loved pub - as the venue still faces an uncertain future Licensees Jack Burgess and Jo Diskin have been running The Robin Hood since November 2022 and launched a £10,000 appeal towards helping them to buy the Hartshill boozer It comes as the Hartshill Road venue - on the famous Hartshill Mile - has been put on the market with offers in excess of £199,950 wanted But Jack and Jo have now given up on buying the pub and are leaving later this month They said: "While we are sad about it, we remain positive that we gave it our absolute best and have made some amazing memories here "We have lived here for five years and run the place for just over two In that time we have had a lot of ups and downs But we have got through all of it laughing our heads off and met some great people along the way "For now we are going to take a break and learn to be parents but we will be back in the pub game again so keep your eyes peeled And make sure you support small pubs wherever possible - it's getting tough out there." It is being marketed with the 'potential for conversion to a residential/HMO use' Get daily headlines and breaking news emailed to you - it’s FREE A couple touring and reviewing the UK's pubs have returned to the Potteries to tackle the famous 'Hartshill Mile' The Great British Pub Crawl is a project taken on by Nottingham natives who have now rated almost 3,000 boozers - including 659 so far this year alone Their latest Stoke-on-Trent trip saw them stop at a few watering holes in Newcastle-under-Lyme along the way, as well as sampling a pub in Etruria prior to reviewing what Hartshill had to offer. "The Potteries has been a great area for us thus far on the crawl," the couple explained on their Facebook page we decided to head back over that way and have a crack at the 'Hartshill Mile' as it's referred to locally With a lot of that not opening until 4pm though we needed to pad the day out a bit with a few other little places in the local area." A total of 20 pubs were frequented during the trip with one of the boozer's giving them "a true WOW moment" while an other supplied the best beer they'd tasted this year it was the 'ridiculous' late opening time of some of the Hartshill Mile pubs that puzzled them the most We got ourselves into the area for about 1.30pm and headed into Wolstanton where our first stop was 'The Village Tavern' which is a Craft Union pub doing Craft Union things.. a smallish pub compared to a lot of the pubs they have these days with a friendly welcome great drinks deals and screens for the live sport Right next door is 'The 4 Candles' which is a lovely little modern feeling micropub It looks as though they usually have a couple of real ales on but they were all sold out Good tap choices that include Jute (Salt Brewery) and cool barrels as tables with stools kind of décor A two minute walk along took us to the 'Whippet Inn' which was our second micropub of the day and another absolute banger Five hand pull offerings including a couple from Nottingham breweries that are local to us (Magpie and Blue Monkey) A lovely little dog friendly place with a super bunch of regulars Our fouth stop off was the final pub in Wolstanton 'The Archer' which is the local CAMRA pub of the month and with a selection of seven hand pulls on it's clear to see why A lovely old school pub that's also dog friendly and has a big welcome.. Andy from the Potteries CAMRA also met us in here and is gonna come along for a couple it's always nice meeting people that support the page and also have an enthusiasm for keeping pubs going A four minute walk past 'the marshes' (a large green space that apparently gets a bit boggy) and along to the recently reopened 'Cricketers Arms' which doesn't seem to really have found its feet yet This pub has a bit of history about it and used to be owned by none other than Phil 'The Power' Taylor It's a large pub with a couple of separate rooms and a couple of real ales on as well as again seeing Jute on the taps but they have one of my pet hates inside a pub.. one of those 'punch machines' where p***** up lads can try and prove how hard they are by smashing the ball back into the machine It's asking for trouble and I've never once found a pub where they benefit more than the trouble they cause Two minutes across the road though is 'The Shed' and this one is just WICKED A super little micro pub that doesn't have hand pulls on but has plenty of great tap offerings including three from Camden Brewery has TVs for the sport and a nice little outdoor space The staff are lovely and the atmosphere is top notch A few minutes down the road is 'The Victoria' which is a true 'WOW' moment when you get to it now run by Ember Inns so it's a food house as well as being a pub Masses of space being expertly used to utilise drinkers alongside the diners and a great atmosphere.. top selection on their taps and a good choice of ales to go at A bit of a weird vibe and strange approach to tables as we tried to sit at a table that was reserved from 6pm (at 4.20pm) and were quickly chased away from it saying that only diners could sit there.. not the usual approach from Ember Inns that we've encountered and there's probably a much more polite and professional way to speak to people We then briefly dipped away from our 'plan' and headed to 'Bridge Street Ale House' where we may have visited before but couldn't come to the area and not visit Grum and his amazing Ale House talks a bit of it but is one of those guys you just wanna go drinking with and his gaff is designed to be a place that he'd like to drink in himself and this is why I love it.. exceptional little place and well worth the little detour They also had on a Chocolate Porter from Tiny Rebel Brewing Co That I would honestly say is the BEST beer I have had so far this year Sticking in Newcastle under Lyme for a few minutes we headed for 'The Crow's Nest' which was shut on our last visit out this way and thank god that it's reopened This is a bit of mish/mash of rock n roll dive bar slash micropub slash beer house with a damn fine selection of ales on including yet another Tiny Rebel beer (a Red IPA called CWTCH) which was also pretty fine friendly locals and top beer alongside some utterly banging tunes Then heading out to the place widely described to me as 'the best pub in Stoke on Trent' which is called 'The Holy Inadequate' and you'll find it in the Etruria district It has its own brewery attached to the place This is yet another wonderful place that has a super set of beers on both the hand pulls and the taps (including a Vault City Sour) but also within the fridges where I spied a good selection of Blue Monkey's craft cans I did try their own Milk Stout that they brew onsite and was VERY impressed.. great pub and I totally get why they are so highly regarded Then we finally headed out to the start of 'The Hartshill Mile' which was the original plan The first pub of which is 'The Jolly Potters' which has four ale offerings and a quirky layout Next up was 'The Robin Hood' which is a super little pub with great vibe A Brew York offering on the hand pulls and THE BEST of the Irish Stout's you will come across anywhere on your travels.. with huge welcome and a fun time vibe which is so often lost in an out of town pub Third stop along the mile is 'The Noah's' which doubles up as an Indian restaurant alongside the pub Raj the owner asked if we'd like to sample some dishes so we went and sat ourselves down and were instantly sent some poppadoms and I've gotta say these were some of the best poppadoms I've ever had Light and fluffy with some super dips (the mango chutney especially had a lovely little kick to it that just completes the experience) We were then sent a platter of sizzling starters that included chicken wings lamb chops and more and it was equally as great One thing I love about walking into a pub who offer to send us some food is confidence because if the food wasn't up to scratch I'd tell you and they'd be shooting themselves in the foot but when a chef/owner says to me 'try my food' with the confidence to deliver it then I'm all over it and they duly delivered They were also planning on sending us some curries out but sadly we are so pushed for time that we had to politely decline but I have promised we will come back for a curry soon and I couldn't be more excited for it.. It's now GREAT food and run by GREAT people Four minutes further down the road and along to 'The Sanctuary' which is a lovely ale house with big choices on the hand pulls and some equally as impressive revolving tap beers modern house with good beer and a big welcome 'The Old House At Home' was up next which is a super friendly community local style pub with a bit of karaoke going on Nice and friendly little pub with a good bunch of locals but they do have that horrific Forged Irish Stout in (you know how much I hate that awful stout) The saving grace on the drink side is that they have Titanic Plum Porter on so at least I was still happy Directly next door is 'The Artisan Tap' which is quirkiness personified with some top quality décor and an even better beer selection with tap choices from Vocation and the amazing Beartown Brewery amongst others A couple of hand pulls on and a really lovely We then walked down to 'The Cask Bar' which should technically be the end of the 'mile' but for some bizarre reason shuts at 10pm on a Saturday Five hand pulls and some top tap choices on offer as well as a fantastic toffee vodka that we had a few shots of yet I can't for the life of me understand why a pub that's part of a genuine 'destination' pub crawl that is famed across the city and beyond would shut at 10pm It feels like it's cheating the people who want to do this crawl especially when some don't open until 4pm (equally as ridiculous to me) making it almost impossible to really do this crawl and get to every pub in a sensible order It's a lovely place but that closing time especially being the bottom of the mile isn't helpful and it's something that must affect all of the other places on the crawl In an attempt to be able to then get the other four of the mile covered before they closed we headed directly across the road to 'The Museum' which is a lovely little locals pub with some good folks drinking inside A few hand pull choices on and a nice welcome Next one back up the incline is 'The Greyhound' which is run by the amazing Titanic Brewery (who STILL haven't sent me a hoodie to wear in the videos to promote them) This is another banging example of a Titanic pub lovely selection of Titanic Ales that include the personal favourite of mine (Plum Porter) and a lovely way about the place.. The Red Lion was up next which is a real party haven and a totally blinding pub This is definitely the place to be for a late night dance and great atmosphere super staff and really friendly customers.. Into the 'Hop Inn' which is the sister pub of the 'Whippet Inn' from earlier in the day and this one is every bit as good as its sister but with the offer of a full sized venue to go with the wonderful beer selection Six hand pulls and some amazing craft beer choices that included a phenomenal DIPA (Double IPA for those who don't speak beer snob) Sadly it has also hit midnight whilst here so it seems as though this might end up being out last stop.. So what did we make of Hartshill and the general area we'd been in I think that the 'Hartshill Mile' is a great destination pub crawl for people from out of town to actually head over to but the sheer fact that the pubs don't seem to work together to make their opening hours conducive to allow it to be done in full in a sensible order is a real kick in the teeth A pub at the bottom of it closing at 10pm and pubs further up not opening until 4pm just doesn't work for anyone actually wanting to come over and do this and it's those kinds of decisions that have a knock on effect on each of the other pubs and probably stop more people from coming over to do it the people are friendly and it's a fantastic little crawl to be able to do.. it's simply the opening/closing times that really stop it from being exceptional Sign up to our main daily newsletter here and get all the latest news straight to your inbox for FREE Residents are invited to come along for a guided tour and explore Hartshill Hayes Country Park’s ancient woodland this Autumn Residents are invited to come along for a guided tour and explore Hartshill Hayes Country Park’s ancient woodland this Autumn Covering approximately one mile of woodland this free-to-join one-hour walk provides the perfect opportunity to take a mental break from the stresses of day-to-day life chatting with the Park’s knowledgeable ranger about the fascinating flora fauna and history of the park along the way The tour will take in the tranquillity of this ancient hilly woodland and All ages are welcome on these tours, wet-weather clothing may be needed, and residents are asked to please make sure to wear suitable footwear. Residents can book a place here: Sunday Strolls at Hartshill Hayes Country Park Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite Most of the 137 acres of Hartshill Hayes County Park is former ancient semi-natural woodland the majority of the country park is now classified as PAWS The woodland was predominantly cleared and planted in the 1950s with Hybrid Larch Red Oak and Scots Pine as the Forestry Commission was driven to make woodlands more productive many of the original Small Leaved Lime and Sessile Oak still grow to this day Warwickshire County Council took ownership of the woodland in the early 1980's The long-term management plan has always been to restore the woodland from a plantation on an ancient woodland to a multi-purpose native ancient semi natural woodland This would offer high value conservation and recreation uses with small scale timber production the area has been subdivided into compartments in order to restore the woodland without significant impact to its current biodiversity and over the last few years licenses have been submitted to carry out felling of the Hybrid Larch and Red Oak This felling has been a selective process of gradually thinning trees which gives an opportunity for natural regeneration from the woods seed bank slowly restoring it back to a native semi-natural woodland Although these woods are affected by the introduction of other species evidence shows that they still retain valuable biodiversity and cultural features from their past Active management of woodlands are also beneficial to climate change reducing pest and disease whilst closely monitoring the woodland health These management techniques support the Hartshill Hayes woodland as a Country Park for visitors to enjoy for generations to come Warwickshire County Council Portfolio Holder for Environment said: "There are such a huge range of benefits that come from carefully maintaining the natural world “Access to nature has been shown to alleviate stress and treat anxiety and depression Increasing biodiversity and overall woodland health looks more aesthetically pleasing to the eye and the sounds and smells of nature provide a beneficial area for both wildlife and people “We are incredibly proud of our Country Parks which are carefully designed and maintained to educate people and provide them with opportunities to enjoy nature for their physical and mental wellbeing I hope residents take this opportunity to explore Hartshill Hayes and book themselves a place on a guided tour in November and December.” the Council is planning to continue to restore Hartshill Hayes woodland to enable wildlife to thrive Climate change is always at the heart of this activity and climate resilience is something it adopts into all woodland management plans which are not just planning for the next 10 years but planning for thousands of years to come Find out more about Hartshill Hayes Country Park, here: https://countryparks.warwickshire.gov.uk/homepage/5/hartshill-hayes-country-park View the range of events and activities taking place at Warwickshire’s Country Parks here: Warwickshire Country Parks Events | Eventbrite For more information about how Warwickshire County Council is facing the challenges of the climate change emergency, visit: https://www.warwickshireclimateemergency.org.uk/ Get the latest news about how Warwickshire County Council and partners are facing the challenge of the climate emergency and how you can get involved: http://eepurl.com/hrk-zf Yet for one leading solution provider to the water industry it provided the ultimate test for new inlet screens at Hartshill Sewage Treatment Works (STW) near Nuneaton (pe 100,000) in Warwickshire Since July 2022 (through to November 2024) MWH Treatment is responsible for the design and integration of new inlet screens and screens handling expansion of the current primary and secondary treatment plus the addition of a new tertiary treatment and a sludge treatment system This important STW is an all-flows-works; being upgraded as part of proactive capital maintenance and in lieu of an additional 430 l/s which is to be pumped over from Hinckley (pe 50,000) in nearby Leicestershire Working to reduce steel and concrete use where possible Severn Trent Water and MWH Treatment wanted to reuse the existing inlet structure; removing the need for any new civils which would have increased the programme of works substantially; adding to costs environmental impact and health & safety risks Using 3D digital models to increase on-site productivity space-saving screens able to reach 2m down (rather than a restrictive 1m) the inlet was meticulously planned out in the virtual space This has made it much easier and more economic to fine-tune a design only for it to be sent away again for modifications “From the start,” said Vince Walker from MWH Treatment “SPIRAC assigned a dedicated team so that we had continuity and clear lines of communication Leading up to the pressure of the switchovers from old to new equipment we were regularly sharing our computer screens with SPIRAC’s Projects & Technical team so that the new temporary launder systems would keep us online and that the final screens would be spot on; pre-assembled SPIRAC removed all the redundant equipment; also supplying us with a new control philosophy for the news screens and compactors.” “especially with the foul weather after the commissioning works but this is where planning and collaboration is so important we had five separate stages of switching over whilst ensuring that flows were maintained He continued: “The SPIRAC system has been integrated into the Hartshill treatment works system for the past 6 months facing persistent heavy rain; the like of which we’ve not seen before This has served to prove that the two new screens from SPIRAC could do their job but they passed the test with flying colours the throughput has been increased by 200 l/s He concluded: “The upgrade for both Warwickshire and Leicestershire is a very positive one Inlet changeovers always try to be timed to avoid storm seasons due to the ever-changing weather systems these days it is becoming harder to find a good window to complete these necessary works While I really enjoy working with the challenges of changing inlet screens I hope we don’t have to experience the same deluge again as when we were trying to keep everything online for the installation of the new SPIRAC screens and embracing our digital delivery toolbox Published by Capel Media Limited Registered in England and Wales Company Registration Number 13636441VAT Number GB 391 5977 47 Registered address:2 Claridge CourtLower Kings RoadBerkhamstedHertfordshireHP4 2AF Proud to be a member of British Water www.britishwater.co.uk © Capel Media Limited. All rights reserved. Click here to view our Privacy Policy thousands of schoolchildren from across Warwickshire took part in celebrations to commemorate the start of the King's Coronation weekend One of the highlights was a parade of more than a thousand pupils through the village of Hartshill Children from Nathaniel Newton Infants School Michael Drayton Junior School and Year 7 pupils from Hartshill Secondary School came together for the festive parade led by a horse and carriage from AJ Carriages learning songs including the National Anthem They also learned drumming from local resident and Chair of the Parish Council in preparation for taking part in the marching band expressed her excitement about being a part of the event "It's an absolute pleasure to be a part of this fantastic event it’s a lovely way to bring the community together to begin the celebrations to mark this historic occasion." Among the other schools that marked the occasion were: The Lord Lieutenant meeting some of the pupils of Barford St Barford which held a family friendly event joined the celebrations and helped children plant the tree and judge the winning cake Songs and performances by the children were rounded off with everyone joining together to sing the national anthem joined by the church choir - a very special and memorable event for the whole community Parents and residents attended a Coronation picnic and Concert in the school grounds including a crowing of the ‘King and Queen of Tanworth School’ Our Lady & St Joseph Catholic Academy started the day off with a special assembly about King Charles and the Coronation The children took home a commemorative bookmark and pencil and also enjoyed a visit from an ice-cream van Quinton Primary School had a fantastic Coronation Lunch on the playground which had been lovingly decorated with bunting Each one got up to exciting things in honour of the Coronation; pupils from Bilton School created a beautiful crown made up of over 150 individual felt flowers Bishop’s Itchington Primary school celebrated by creating art on the playground using the students themselves and enlisted the help of a drone to take an aerial photograph The pupils of Stockingford Academy created some wonderful artwork to celebrate the Coronation including a mono print of King Charles III They also had an afternoon tea party with a crown parade and the whole school came together to sing a Coronation song for the King Saint Mary Immaculate Primary School held a school-wide afternoon tea party and made crowns Briar Hill Infant School re-enacted a coronation procession to show the children what happens and why Brownsover Community School held a coronation assembly and then the children sang an adapted version of Kool and the Gangs 'Celebration' Telford Junior School in Leamington celebrated the King's Coronation with a picnic on the field for all the children and their families The children then sang a song composed for the Coronation "Sing for the King". Parents/carers/grandparents were invited into the school hall to view the gallery of King Charles' portraits - one produced by each child in the school The pupils of Revel C of E Primary School celebrated together in a 'Street Party' Style outdoor lunch and took part in an obstacle course The children were all given a commemorative badge as a reminder of this special Coronation The school have also created a time capsule of memorable items from the school to be buried in their peace garden along with a “King Charles” Rose Plant.  Welcombe Hills School celebrated the Coronation by making crowns and held a party where they enjoyed a variety of food made by families Alveston CofE Primary held a performance for friends and family which plotted the story of King Charles's journey to the throne They also ran a Coronation Cake Competition “These celebrations across the county have been fantastic community events bringing us all together to mark an important moment in British history The wonderful thing about them is that they have brought communities together across generations and that can have so many positive effects for all involved “I was delighted to attend Barford Primary School and meet all the children and families having fun and getting involved in the Coronation celebrations “It was heartening to see the community coming together to mark such a special moment in our country’s history and it was my pleasure to take part as a judge at the cake stall and mark the occasion by planting a tree with help from the children that can be enjoyed for generations to come” The Mayor of Dudley has proved she is on the ball when visiting a walking football team in Kingswinford Hartshill Strollers Walking Football Club welcomed Councillor Anne Millward to their club yesterday where she tried the game for herself and heard about the club’s exciting plans to attract more women to the sport Walking football follows the same rules as traditional football but players walk instead of run opening the game up to older people and those with disabilities Most players at the club are over 50 and it is hoped the Mayor’s visit will help to promote their drive for more women players is one of three women to play at the club and now hopes to get a female only team started The social worker from Stourbridge yearned to play football as a child and despite being told girls only played netball or hockey she joined Wednesbury Tube Ladies FC when she was just 15 Hartshill Strollers meet at Summerhill School People can find out more about the club at www.hartshillstrollersfc.com Cookie Settings Powered by Onclusive PR Manager™ The Hartshill Academy development has progressed further following an appointment by the Department for Education By InYourArea Community · 20 May 2022 Pictured above: A digital aerial shot of the Hartshill Academy redevelopment Work has begun on a Nuneaton school building after the government arranged for a developer to work on the project as part of the national School Rebuilding Programme The Department for Education appointed Wates Construction as the lead on the complete redevelopment of the site at Hartshill Academy The academy is part of the Midland Academies Trust and is one of the first schools to benefit from the government programme Chief Executive of the Midland Academies Trust said: "We are delighted that the Department for Education has selected Wates to help us deliver a transformative educational experience for pupils at Hartshill Academy "Hartshill Academy has a long tradition of educating pupils and enabling them to develop and create successful futures Plant said the new building offers a 'secure and welcoming environment' for pupils and enables them to reach their potential The trust chief also said the developers aim for the building to be net-zero carbon to support the trust's environmental sustainability objectives Work has commenced with the demolition of the former caretaker's bungalow and construction will begin during the summer break The new school will be in a single building developed adjacent to the existing premises at Church Road in Nuneaton said: "We are looking forward to working with the Wates as we move forward with the next steps "We intend that school life will continue uninterrupted on the same site during redevelopment and that the school will move into its new building in September 2023 The trust said it provides a secure environment with open spaces and wide corridors that encourage pupils to engage in their learning Sustainability will be at the heart of the new school's design with facilities using natural light and efficient power to save on operating costs and help reduce carbon emissions Get all the latest news, updates, things to do and more from Nuneaton, Warwickshire's dedicated InYourArea feed LoadingDaily Email Updates {{contentTitle}} was sentenced on Tuesday 14th July at Warwick Crown Court Conway had previously pleaded guilty to the offences He will serve a 10-and-a-half year custodial term and then a further seven years on licence Conway tied the woman to a chair before subjecting her to a prolonged attack He then left the property and the victim managed to free herself and raise the alarm Conway became the subject of a manhunt after going on the run and was arrested at Royal Derby Hospital on 22 February after information was provided by a member of the public in response to a police appeal Detective Inspector Ollie Deakin from Nuneaton Serious and Complex Crime Team said: "This was a horrendous attack on a terrified woman "Conway used extreme violence to constrain his victim before subjecting her to the most horrifying attack "He is clearly a very dangerous man and we welcome this prison sentence "I want to thank the victim for the bravery and courage she has shown through the ordeal." Victoria Luke of the CPS said: “This was a despicable attack on the victim Mark Conway had no regard for the victim neither did he have any thought for the suffering and trauma that he inflicted on her and his actions will live with her forever “The strong prosecution case against Conway which included forensic evidence and strong witness testimony left him with no choice but to plead guilty It is pleasing that he has been held accountable for his crime.” If you have been a victim of a sexual offence you can report it to Warwickshire Police on 101 If you have information about someone having committed a sexual offence or continuing to commit sexual offences you can call police or alternatively contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 There are a number of services available to people affected by sexual offences in Warwickshire. Click here for more information The consultation has been launched after it was announced the school has been given funding for a full rebuild By InYourArea Community · 14 April 2021 Public consultations have began at Hartshill School Pic:Robin Bidgood Public consultations have been launched at Hartshill School following news that it has secured government funding for a complete rebuild on the current site The Nuneaton school is part of the Midland Academies Trust (MAT) and is set to benefit from brand new state of the art facilities with work due to start by the end of this year The redevelopment project will deliver a transformative facility that is fit for 21st century teaching and will be carbon neutral by design North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College (NWSLC) and others to highlight the urgent need for new facilities at Hartshill School calling on the Department for Education to prioritise its inclusion in the first round of funding from the Government’s transformative school rebuilding programme Chief Executive of the Midland Academies Trust said: “We are delighted that Hartshill School has been selected to benefit from investment by the Department for Education to deliver a transformative education experience for pupils that is fit for 21st century teaching and provides a secure and welcoming environment enabling them to reach their potential "The new school building will be net zero carbon in operation supporting the Trust’s environmental sustainability objectives “Hartshill School has a long tradition of educating pupils and enabling them to develop and create successful futures We welcome the opportunities the new campus will bring to adapt to new styles of learning and provide better resources for future generations as well as creating a hub for the local community and a beacon for raising aspirations across the local area.” The new school will be based in a single building developed adjacent to the existing premises at Church Road The aim is to provide a welcoming and secure environment with open spaces and wide corridors that encourages pupils to engage fully in their learning Sustainability will be at the heart of the new school’s design with facilities making as much use as possible of natural light with efficient use of power helping to deliver fully carbon neutral credentials "It is our intention that school life will continue uninterrupted on the same site during redevelopment and that the school will move into its new building when it has been completed.” Members of the local community can comment on the plans via the school website until Wednesday 21 April 2021 Hartshill Academy in Nuneaton has announced that Lorraine Taylor has been appointed as principal By InYourArea Community · 18 January 2022 The Midland Academies Trust has announce the appointment of a new principal for Hartshill Academy in Nuneaton Lorraine Taylor joined the school at the start of 2022 and was most recently Deputy Principal at George Eliot Academy where she significantly contributed to its recent ‘Good’ Ofsted outcome and the continuing improvement journey of the school Lorraine previously provided support at Hartshill Academy on a temporary basis and has already made a very positive impact.Lorraine said: “I am delighted to be appointed as Principal at Hartshill Academy and look forward to working with pupils the local community and the Trust to lead the school on the next stage of its exciting journey.” Hartshill Academy has been identified as an improving school with effective leadership and good support for the personal development of its pupils Hartshill Academy was named as one of the first 50 schools to benefit from funding as part of the Government’s School Rebuilding Programme The redevelopment project will deliver a transformative facility that is fit for 21st century teaching and will be carbon neutral by design.Marion Plant Chief Executive of the Midland Academies Trust said: “I am delighted to welcome Lorraine as she takes up the post of principal at Hartshill Academy The school has demonstrated evidence of strong progress towards its ambitious improvement goals The whole team is working hard to improve standards and we are confident that we will be able to build on this progress and the school will continue to go from strength to strength.” Get all the latest news, updates, things to do and more from Leicester, Leicestershire's dedicated InYourArea feed Young people from Hartshill Academy have shown that they have the grit and determination to succeed as they complete a four-day intensive workshop to help them to change the way they see themselves 23 young people from the school took part in the intensive personal development workshop which supports students to radically change their thinking by transforming the negative and destructive beliefs and opinions they have about themselves and their lives The four-day workshop is then followed by up by six months of coaching from trained volunteers who support the young people to work towards their goals Their goals can be as simple as working hard in class and getting their homework done on time to trying new activities and making new friends The highly successful programme of personal development and coaching support to help young people re-engage in education has been commissioned by Warwickshire County Council and is being delivered by the charity Grit Breakthrough Programme “We are really pleased to see the benefits the Grit programme is achieving in Warwickshire schools In the last month the programme has been delivered to around 40 students attending both Hartsthill Academy and Nuneaton Academy to help them to achieve their potential and improve their confidence “From the feedback received so far the impact of the programme is evident Not only has it changed the way students think about school and their life opportunities but it has also improved their self-esteem and sense of belonging Moving forward we are hoping that more schools will sign up to the programme to help to make a lasting difference to young people across Warwickshire.” “We are really pleased to be working with Warwickshire Schools such as Hartshill Academy and Nuneaton Academy The young people we have met have been incredible and have taken an active role in the programme to explore where they are now and looking at how they can take responsibility for themselves their behaviours and the activities they engage in The training programme will also help them to develop the confidence self-esteem and resilience to see change through I hope all those taking part enjoy the programme and come to understand what we already know is that they have everything they need to succeed they just have to believe in themselves.” For more information on the GRIT programme visit https://www.grit.org.uk/