Well what on in and around Coventry this coming weekend, do you fancy some exercise this weekend? The weather looks like it’s going to stay dry so why not join in the 5K Coventry Big Fun Run around the War Memorial Park . All ages and levels of ability welcome.
Sat 18th September 2010
Route:
Memorial Park is Coventry’s Premier park. At approximately 48.5 hectares in size, the park consists of two distinct areas, the formal garden with the War Memorial and the sports facilities areas with playing fields. The run starts adjacent to the Pavillion and then proceed to take advantage of the paths within the park to complete an outer lap of the park and across its middle. The route is flat throughout. Please note that the route may be subject to change.
Start/Finish
The start/finish area is located adjacent to the Pavillion/changing rooms to the West of Memorial Park. This a short walk from the Park and Ride. The nearest pedestrian access is via the gate on Kenilworth Road. The start/finish area will be indicated by a large inflatable archway.
Lots of fun for all the family to enjoy.
Well it’s just one week before the Coventry Fly-In air show at Coventry Airpor Coventry Airport are to host fundraising ‘Fly in’ for wounded servicemen and women “We owe all of our servicemen and women a debt of honour and gratitude. These are people who risk their lives every day on our behalf, and we believe that the least we can do is ensure that they are given the very best available care after being wounded in action,” said Sir Peter Rigby, Chairman of Patriot Aerospace, owner of Coventry Airport.
iconic aircraft
“I’m delighted to say that the aviation industry is giving its full support to what looks certain to be a great day out in aid of a fantastic cause. We’ll be putting on a range of entertainments and displays that offer something for everybody, so please put the date in your diary and get ready to have some fun.” Organised in support of Help for Heroes’, the funds raised will go to improving the lives of wounded servicemen and women who are all treated at the Centre for Defence Medicine based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham. The Fly in at Coventry Airport is staged in partnership with the Armed Forces, the Royal Centre for Defence Medicine, Coventry City Council, CV One, Loop, Classic Flight Club and Heliflight.
The Fly in takes place on Sunday 26th September 2010 at Coventry, so lets show our greatest support
Please look out for news of shows by the Wheatsheaf Players who are talented amateur actors and performers in Coventry. Their latest show Medium Wave Murders is running until Saturday night and I can tell you that this wonderful little theatre offers a warm welcome and the most comfortable auditorium. Co-operative Theatre, 52 Watersmeet Road, Coventry, CV2 3HX They have some great music shows coming soon.
Don’t forget the September fair it is starting on Thursday 23rd September and running until 2nd October at Hearsall Common.
Car boot sales are always popular in Coventry and although the popular Old Coventrians car boot sale is finished until Spring 2011, there are still others that are open all year around.
More Coventry attractions are on offer this weekend including The Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, The Lunt fort and many others offering indoor and out door enjoyment throughout the week.
Why not travel in style, hire a limo in Coventry for 8 passengers or maybe a 16 seater Hummer to take you to The Belgrade Theatre from 14 to 18 Sept it’s your chance to see Rock Around the Clock, starring Roxanne Pallett 
(Emmerdale and Dancing on Ice) who storms the Main Stage to take audiences back to the ‘50s and the time of Teddy Boys, quiffs, Brylcreem and blue suede shoes. Then in the week the classic Annie, one of the most successful musicals of all time. Starring veteran comedy actress Su Pollard.
Coventry Blaze face Nottingham Panthers in what will be a hyped packed Skydome Arena on Sunday in the knock out cup face off at 6pm. So come along and join in the cheering, singing, not to mention the booing, it’s great fun with a great atmosphere.
Tonight two contestants left the ITV show, finally Wagner left and Katie Waissel. Wagner had come to the end of his dream of winning the X Factor which may be a relief to much of the UK. his closing song unforgettable unfortunately did not convince the judges, Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole and Louie Walsh.
