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Contents
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Editorial
Recipe & crossword
Wildlife Local & vocal
Poetry Page
Your Community
VSee Limited
Bulkington Bulletin
Just 4 Kids
Bulkingtons Memories
Hope Nursery School
The Len Type Singers
Sport
page 3
page 4
page 5
page 6
page 7
page 8 - 9
page 10 - 11
page 12
page 13
page 14
page 14
page 16
Three Years On
Lets start with amazing, strong and brave, and it still
wont cover what Euan Hendry is. At 18 weeks old he was
diagnosed with Neuroblastoma, a cancerous tumour in his
chest/neck area. After undergoing 7 courses of chemo-
therapy he came out the other side still smiling. He has
now had 3 years of treatment and is ofcially in remission;
that said he still has lasting after efects that are constant
issues for him. A recession in his chest that means he cant
fully expand his lungs, a total intolerance to lactose so he
cant have the things his friends have like an ice cream
from the ice cream van and a lump the size of a Malteser
in his chest, that hangs like a cloud over all our lives, but
he starts every day with a grin and hits it head on, no holds
barred. He has abundant energy and an infectious giggle
that draws you in.
Euan will start primary school in September and looks
forward to it with enthusiasm and delight. A normal
experience for most children, it will be a major milestone
for Euan that he will give his all to, like everything in life.
As his mum I watch with baited breath as he achieves new
things every day, like learning his alphabet, writing his
own name, singing his favourite song. But most of all I
say a silent thank you when he falls asleep to all the people
that held him in their hearts and wished him well, because
it came true. Tank you.
By Michelle Hendry
Euan having fun
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14 Leicester Street
uIkington
CV1Z 9NS
Monduy to Suturduy 9um-pm
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mirrors, confemporory coof hooks, woII
pIoques, picfure fromes ond memo
boords, ideoI for sprucing up o Iounge,
kifchen or bedroom.
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Dont forget to put your clocks back one hour on Sunday 30th October.
Editors Message Social Activities
The Bugle team:
Steve Barry, Andrew Crichton, Margaret Evans, Melanie Hydon,
Mannie Kalsi, Peter McIver, Dean Nelson, Sue Palanganda, Diane
Pannell, Kevin Rumble & Peter White
Another issue of the Bulkington Bugle is
here! As part of the Bugle team working
very hard to put the edition together I
hope that you are continuing to enjoy
reading the many articles included.
We try to cover current issues as well
as including personal memories and
articles on the many groups and clubs
thriving within our community.
We are always looking for contribu-
tions from you we dont expect you
to be able to write the article one of
our intrepid reporters will be only too
pleased to come along and talk to you
and then write the article on your behalf.
Without the community input for these
articles we could miss the scoop of the
decade or the opportunity to congratu-
late a group or person on a real achieve-
ment or success.
Christmas is coming so, if you know of
any event taking place or have a special
memory for inclusion in our Christmas
edition, please get in touch by popping
into our ofce, calling us on 024 7631
3913 or emailing bugle@vsee.org.uk.
Finally a big thank you again to our
regular advertisers and contributors,
you are all amazing and your continued
support is greatly appreciated.
Enjoy!
Regards
Mags Evans, Editor
Bulkington Childrens Centre Family Nosh 3.30-5.30 Wednesdays
from 14 September for 4 weeks booking required, 2.00 per
session. Ring 02476 318786.
St James Bulkington Parish Church is holding their third Beer
Festival at Te Weston Hall Hotel on 15 September 6.00-11.00,
16 September 5.30-11.00 and 17 September 12noon-11.00.
Entrance 3 selection of local real ales with live music and good
food.
Nuneaton & District Society of Artists Autumn Art Exhibition
at Bulkington Village Centre Saturday & Sunday 24 and 25
September 2011. All welcome between 10.00 4.00.
FREE: Nuneaton Transitions food event at Te Crown Pub,
Nuneaton on 2nd October from 1pm to 4pm. Your involvement
required on community gardens & garden share in your area.
Contact Marie 07847517614
or email marie.transition@gmail.com.
Bulkington Village Centre Beginners Sugarcraft course starting
Tursday 20 October 1.00-3.00pm.
Ring 02476 494094 for more details.
I notice that yet another trader has left the village centre,
namely Legend Hair Salon, a popular hairdresser - and
the reason? Lack of footfall relating to the lack of parking
facilities for potential customers! Even though the business
invested in two new stylists; the clients would not come.
Tis isnt the only business to sufer due to an ill thought
out one way system! In addition, people with mobility
issues fnd it difcult to park when they need access to the
shops and other businesses on the main street. Lets hope
we do not lose any more local businesses because of this
access problem.
Concerned Villager
I know this issue has been addressed in an earlier issue of
the Bugle but I am SO fed up of fnding dog poo in my
garden and feel I have to say PLEASE DOG OWNERS
DO NOT LET YOUR DOGS GO INTO PEOPLES
GARDENS AND LEAVE THEIR MESS! I have grand-
children who like to play in my front garden and it is a
constant worry that they will come into contact with this,
potentially making them very ill. Just think a bit more if
you will when out walking your dog consider the conse-
quences!
Really fed up villager.
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URGENTLY required Mature ladies/gentlemen to become Medi-car Coordinators
at the Volunteer Centre, Bulkington.
Coombe Abbey Wood Turners gained frst place in three
competition categories at the Woodworks @ Daventry
show which was held on Saturday and Sunday 7th and 8th
of May 2011. A second and third place was achieved in
two other competitions and the total points gained made
the club overall show winners.
Graham Ball (Secretary) said; Tis was a great achieve-
ment by our club members, amassing a total of 55 points
from a possible 60.
Te Wood Turners hold some of their monthly meetings
in the Beaumont Room at Bulkington Village Centre
where they host demonstrations by visiting professional
turners. Visitors are very welcome to attend.
Te club have a permanent workshop at Coombe Country
Park where two free lessons in the craft can be taken by
any member of the general public.
For details of meeting dates or to book lessons please
telephone Eric Taylor on 02476 328831
Woodturners win awards
Sportsmanship
To play the game, thats
the thing,
To the best of your ability.
To take part, with keenness and
civility,
Tank all the other teams you play
against,
For without them, there would not be
A game at all, for anyone to see.
If you have done your best and lost,
Its only because the other side
Have tried their best as well.
A friendly handshake and well played,
And perhaps next week well do as well.
Be gracious to the losers
If your team has won
Your attitude can
refect
Respect from everyone.
So remember,
Keep on trying, losings not
a sin,
If you keep on trying, you will
surely win.
Its best to compete in any game,
Taking part is the thing,
Play up and play the game!
By Bob Ashmore
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We are based at: Ashmore House, 4 School Road, Bulkington CV12 9JB. Telephone 02476 315 151
Opening times: Monday - Thursday, 9.30am - 4.30pm. Friday 9.30am - 4.00pm
...at the heart of
your community
We are based at:
Ashmore House, 4 School Road,
Bulkington CV12 9JB.
Telephone 02476 315 151
email: admin@volcentre.org.uk
Website: www.volcentre.org.uk
Find us on Facebook :
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Books For Sale
Do you have any books gathering dust in the attic? Want to
clear out some space and do your bit for your community
at the same time? Te Volunteer Centre is now accepting
book donations to help us support volunteering in your
area. All proceeds will go towards local community projects,
as well as supporting services such as Medi-Car and the
Supported Shopping Service. For those who are interested,
the books are on sale in the reception area of the Volunteer
Centre, Ashmore House, 4 School Road, Bulkington. Our
selection includes popular fction, childrens books, academic
textbooks and everything in-between. Interested? Just pop
in and have a peek at what we have to ofer. We are happy
to have hard back and paper back books, but unfortunately
can not accept magazines or leafets.
Wood Made Good
As part of our Connecting Communities project, volunteers
have been trained in wood working. During their training,
they have made prototypes of things such as; potting tables,
work benches, composters, a garden bench and bird boxes
(the latter of which are for sale). So that they can carry on
to improve and develop their skills, we need donations of
wood. If you have pallet wood, posts, 2x2, 4x4, MDF - any
type of wood (as long as it is not rotten or riddled with
wood worm) we would be grateful to hear from you. Please
call our ofce on 024 7631 5151 to make arrangements
about delivering your donations, we would appreciate you
calling us frst.
A History of Volunteering in
Nuneaton & Bedworth
Tis year is our 25th anniversary and to mark the occasion
we are thrilled to announce the launch of a project about
our heritage in volunteering. Tis is made possible because
of a grant of 50,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund and
will be used to research and record volunteering activities
in the Borough from 1900 to the present day.
Over the next two years we will be targeting people who
have volunteered in our community and we will conduct
interviews with them. Further back in time, Project volunteers
will be delving into the archives to fnd out what sort of
voluntary activity was going on in the frst half of the 20th
century. Partners in this project will include the County
Record Ofce, the Oral History Society, the Centre for
Urban History at Leicester University and local groups.
Over the coming weeks and months we will be recruiting
volunteers and story-tellers and organising Fact Gathering
Days and exhibitions. For more information, please contact
the Volunteer Centre on 024 7631 5151.
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Did you know that you can send your articles and stories for the next issue of the Bugle by
emailing bugle@vsee.org.uk?
Grapefrute is the freshest enterprise to form part of VSee
Limited. VSee is the trading arm of the Volunteer Centre
Nuneaton & Bedworth (VCNB). Ultimately, profts go
back into the community enabling VCNB to sustain its
projects and services for the locality
With the customer, community and volunteering at the
heart of VSees commercial activities, your support of
Grapefrute will help all segments of the community to
maintain an active, independent and healthy lifestyle.
Do you fnd it difcult to fnd a unique gift for that
someone special or product to match your dcor style or
theme? If so, you can choose a design from our Grapefrute
product range, most of which can be personalised or
tailored to your preference.
Grapefrute specialise in creating and producing innova-
tive products and gifts from; home and garden wares,
keepsakes and decorations, personalised gifts and signage
which are bespoke to you.
We can also design and create unique products to match a
hobby or interest; so for example, if you or someone you
know enjoys a particular sport, we will take the seed of
your idea and grow it into reality.
All we require is your choice of:
Design
Material (Acrylic / Perspex, Laminated MDF, Plain MDF,
Wood / Ply.
Colour
Message & Font
To view some of our products, you can fnd us on Facebook
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For more information, please contact us:
Telephone: 02476 313 913
Email: info@grapefrute.com
Web: www.grapefrute.com
Or pop in and see us: Ashmore House, 4 School Road,
Bulkington, CV12 9JB.
Tis August saw Bulkingtons Community Market move to
the more prominent location in the village at the Bulkington
Working Mens Club, Chequer Street.
Te market took place on 13th August with a re-launch
with existing stall holders being joined by new traders selling
a range of products from artisan breads, local honey and
preserves, cheese and beer from Warwickshire, together
with arts and craft gifts.
To celebrate the markets revival there were attractions for
children including a bouncy castle, face painting and furry
representatives from Nuneaton and Warwickshire Wild
Life Sanctuary. Music was provided by a local entertainer,
Kenny Sinclair.
Previous markets held at the Club For Young People in
Barnacle Lane, had originally been well attended, unfortu-
nately shopper numbers had plateaued over previous months,
leading to a few traders moving to larger markets. VSees
decision was made to relocate to a more central site with
large on-site parking and room for more indoor/outdoor
stalls, hence the relocation to Bulkington Working Mens
Club, which we hope will provide more trade for both the
market and the club under this joint venture.
It was always the markets aim to get local producers of food,
arts and crafts together in one location for the beneft of
the community so if you are a local food producer, artist,
photographer or craft enthusiast who would like a stall,
please contact VSee Ltd on 02476 313 913.
To ensure the future success of the monthly Bulkington
Community Market we need shoppers support! So, if
you missed the August market heres the list for the rest of
2011:- September 10th, October TBC, November 12th and
the Christmas Market - not to be missed - December 10th.

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If you or your friends would like a stall at our market, please call 024 7631 3913.
Bulkington Market
Relocation!
Crossword
Solution
Outdoor stalls
Indoor stalls
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Need help getting started? Bulkington Village Centre is offering an Online Basics course starting
Thursday 6 October 1.00-3.00. Ring 02476 494094 for more details.
Ever since the village has had its one way system and
parking provisions altered there have been two extra
disabled parking spaces; one outside the White Lion and
the other outside the Rule and Compass. Tese are only
supposed to be used by Blue Badge Scheme holders but,
unfortunately, as the County Council have not installed
the proper signs this is not enforced. A lot of motorists,
both local and from elsewhere, are using them although
they are marked on the road surface for disabled parking.
Do people not realise how difcult it is for someone with
a disability to get in and out of a vehicle in a normal sized
car parking space? Or how frustrating it is when the larger
disabled spaces are taken by an ordinary motorist? Is the
Council going to provide signs by October so that when
the civil enforcement scheme becomes law the new Trafc
Wardens can take action?
We are also still waiting for the council to put the correct
road markings in front of the library, as cars are being
parked over the dropped kerbs and denying access for
wheelchair and disability scooter users. To those who are
guilty of being so antisocial, I ask that you consider those
who are less fortunate than yourselves when you park in
the village.
Tank you.
Kevin Rumble
Blue Badge Parking
Carnival Raises 1600
Bulkington Carnival 2011 was celebrated in style; the sun
shone on the crowds gathering for the annual event, the
atmosphere was fantastic and even more people turned
out to see the colourful procession and take part in the
many activities on the feld afterwards.
Te committee was delighted and amazed at the turnout
and thank everyone for their support. Tey were thrilled
at the amount raised which will be shared between Te
Jack and Jill Pre School and Arden Forest Infant School,
along with another local charity yet to be decided. Once
again this annual event was a great success involving the
whole village community long may it last.
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Bulkington Childrens Centre run a toy lending library at Bulkington Library. Open Tuesdays 9.15-
11.15; Wednesdays 9.30-11.00; Thursdays 12.30-2.30 and Fridays 9.15-11.15.
JM Ledgard was born on the
Shetland Islands, Scotland in 1968 and was educated in
England, Scotland and the United States. Since 1995 he
has been the foreign correspondent for the Economist and
is also a novelist with a fair for the philosophic.
In this novel, Ledgard reveals himself to be a writer with
literary ambitions who displays a wide ranging knowledge
of Western history and literature. In the space of a handful
of pages, we encounter references to Che Guevara, Peter
Pan, Sumerian law and a 19th Century sailor who was cut
alive out of a whale.
Our hero is James More (a descendent of Sir Tomas
More) who is a British spy pretending to be a water
engineer. He is being held captive by a team of jihadists in
Somalia whilst, thousands of miles away, Danielle Flinders
(a bio-mathematician) is preparing for a dive into the
ocean to study life at the bottom! For a moment, both are
sharing a memory of the previous Christmas when they
enjoyed a passionate romance. More refects upon his life
before capture; he is haunted by thoughts of Utopia and
his life and learning. Danielle is flled with thoughts of the
ocean; its mythical and actual origins.
Tis is a novel flled with insight into the war on terror
that is, on the one hand a little confusing but, at the same
time, inspiring. It is a book for the thoughtful reader who
likes escapism whilst wanting to be challenged; a love story
and also a meditation on Mans place on Earth.
I admit to not being a reader of novels. Tis is the frst
Ive read in years, and whether it was because I found
the terrorism background intriguing or the historical
allusions entertaining, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and
recommend it.
Pete McIver
Submergence
-by JM Ledgard
Jonathon Cape 16.99

Did you know that Bulkington has a micro brewery ffteen
minutes away at Coalpit Lane, Willey?
It had been brought to my attention by my husband who
had enviously passed it regularly on his way back from
work.
In the interest of our readers I decided that a review was
in order. Not being a mild or bitter connoisseur, I enlisted
the help of my other half who enthusiastically tasted two
bitters Te Grand Slam at 4.5% alcohol by volume and
Victorious at 4.2%abv. I sampled half a pint of Webb
Ellis which was a light golden ale, very refreshing for these
summer months.
Woodfarm Brewery was formed in 2010 by Sue and Phil
Dewes and third owner Kevin Featherstone who is the
brewer, tour guide and food producer, helped by his wife
Tracey. With eight ales, six best bitters and one premium
ale and mild there is a good choice to sample. For non-beer
drinkers there is a fully stocked bar. It even has a childrens
play area overlooking glorious felds.
If your other half is a real ale buf why not treat him to a
30 minute tour, then sample the bar food on ofer.
Tel: 01788 833 469 for more information.
Melanie Hydon
Woodfarm Brewery
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The Volunteer Centre is always looking for Shopping Service Escorts to help out on a Wednesday &
Friday. For more information please call 024 7631 5151
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....We were left in the midst of a great battle; Dobby is dead,
Harry is close to fnding the last of the seven horcruxes and most of all, we are all eager for the fnal showdown
between Harry and Voldemort.
Te fnal instalment sees the trio (Harry, Ron and Hermione) right where we left them, whizzing around in
a race against time all over the magical kingdom, riding dragons, casting spells and saving the muggle and wizard
worlds alike.
We are joined by characters from the whole series and taken down memory lane to explain why it must be Volde-
mort who kills Harry, as well as to explain why Dumbledore was murdered by Snape. We see two sides to Snape in
this flm. Tough he has been despised by the main characters throughout the series, we see towards the end of the
flm how he has helped Harry in his years at Hogwarts.
Tis fnal encounter between Harry and Voldemort is a great battle that has long been anticipated. Te way that
David Yates captures the magic of the story makes you feel like you are there standing toe to toe with the Order of
the Phoenix, disarming your foes by screaming the expelliarmus charm.
Troughout the years we have seen friendships grow, love blossom and, although there have been some heart
wrenching good byes, we do say some happy hellos when we are introduced to Harry and Ginnys three children
as they board the Hogwarts express. All are named after someone special in Harrys life that we have come to love
over the years.
I for one am very happy for the imagination of J K Rowling because, although this flm is the last in the series, I
believe they will all stay in our hearts forever, allowing us to share the magical times with future generations to come.
By Dominic Smith
My goldfsh took up tennis.
Tey installed a little net
At the bottom of their fshtank
For their frst ofcial set.
Tey got tennis balls and racquets.
Tey got tennis shoes and shorts,
For my fsh are fond of tennis
More than any other sports.
Its a funny thing to watch them.
When they practice every day,
As the tennis balls they serve each other
Always foat away.
--Kenn Nesbitt
Copyright 2009 Kenn Nesbitt
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You can get more information about volunteering by visiting www.do-it.org.uk
or by phoning 02476 315 151
Bulkingtons
Memories
by Dean Nelson
Its hard to believe that the two photos were remembering
in this issue areover 35 years old. Tey were taken by John
Brightly (who I thank for allowing us to use them).
Tey are of Leicester Street showing the left and right
handsides from the top of Barnacle Lane. As you can see,
there are plenty of parking spaces (unlike today). In the
left hand side photo we cant see the frst two businesses,
I think one may have been a ladies clothes shop, but the
frst we see is Ford and Locke Gents Outftters (note the
old Hillman Minx made in Coventry parked outside).
Next is Sizzas hairdressers, which may have been run
by Mrs Farrington, mother of Zena, Simon and Nicky
who were resident in Staford Close and whos husband,
Duncan, was a Stock Car racing driver. Next door to that
was a fruit and veg shop and next to that is the legend we
all knew as Kens chippy, but was then called Kens Fish
Inn. Before we get to the Chinese takeaway at the end of
the row we fnd Draper and Sons a butchers shop.
We continue up Leicester Street and two businesses stand
back slightly, one is the Midland Bank and, out of shot
I believe was a mens barber shop. Ten we come to the
Spar supermarket where the manager at the time may have
been Gordon Frame. At the end of course we see Te Rule
and Compass.
On the right hand side of Leicester Street, as we look at it, is
the chemist, but in 1975 it was R.B.Burnell, the Launder-
ette is still there, as is the Bookmakers; today its William
Hill but back then it was Joe Coral. Another supermarket
was next door to the bookies, this was VG Foodstore
and the manager was Len Hill who lived at the bottom
of Coventry Road, his son, Stephen, runs a Stonemason
business in Coventry. Ten came Barclays Bank (now a card
shop) then up again we see the ladies hairdressers, where
I would think every lady who lived in the village would
go and where many readers would have worked. Te fnal
shopwas Wagstaf, the Newsagents who lived in Weston
Lane and the building at the end is the White Lion pub,
then run by Gordon and Eileen Fletcher.
Well I hope you enjoyed remembering some of the old
shops and businesses that once graced Leicester Street.
If you have any information you want to share contact
myself on 02476 269130 or the Volunteer Centre in
School Road.
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www.bulkingtonsilverband.org.
Sport
Hope Nursery School
The Len Type Singers
Continued from page 16
rise continued when she was asked to join the coaching
staf at Arsenal Ladies, the biggest club in womens foot-
ball! She was appointed manager in 2008 and is now look-
ing to take Arsenal to even greater heights. Perhaps Arsene
Wenger needs to take a leaf out of Lauras book- the men
havent won a trophy since 2005!
Lauras story is one of triumph over adversity but there is
no chance of it going to her head! Laura is now focused on
the challenges ahead and villagers can be assured that the
Bugle will be following her career with interest.
By Peter White
Hope Nursery School is sited in the rural slums of Kisumu,
Kenyas third city. It is an area of extreme poverty, similar to
the Kibera slums of Nairobi featured in this years Comic
Relief.
In the midst of this, Headteacher, Selline Obiero, has planted
a school, funded by the Nuneaton and Atherstone Circuit
and Deacon Sue Fry and her friends.
Deacon Sue Fry, minister at Ryton Methodist for several
years and now a part of the church in retirement, introduced
her Kenyan project to the chapel and the other Methodist
churches of the area in 2001. Since then many, especially
Ryton, have supported Sues involvement in Kisumu, W.
Kenya fnancially.
Many of the families around the school have little concept of
education and often children roam free, whilst watching their
contemporaries begin to beneft from nursery education.
Education is the prime means of escaping the poverty trap,
so Sue has encouraged the building of two nursery schools.
Without nursery it is not possible to attend primary, which
is free.
Te classroom, a corrugated metal structure, lined with
hardboard is sufering from termites, despite all attempts
to prevent them, and as numbers increase (there were four
new pupils during Sue Frys visit in June 2011) the need for a
solid, permanent classroom is clear. Tis is Sues latest target
in supporting a valuable project in a needy area. As a part of
the fundraising, Sue sells her own handmade cards, jewellery
and pyrography, and is always willing to speak at churches
and meetings.
- Kisumu, Kenya
Tree part harmony Ladies choir
Te Len Type Singers is a Tree-part harmony choir which
was formed on the 27th of February 1978 by Mr Len Type
and his wife Betty. At the beginning, all the ladies were
from Bulkington, but now we have members from across
the county.
Tough Mr Type and Betty have now passed away, we are
now very fortunate to have an excellent musical director,
Mrs June Brooke, as well as our pianist Mrs Elizabeth
Weiss.
In the past we have entered the Nuneaton Festival of Arts
many times, as well as performing at venues across the
country. We also sing at wedding ceremonies and other
functions.
Dates to look out for this year include a concert at 7:30pm
on the 7th of October 2011 for the 100th Anniversary of
Ryton Methodist Church. Tickets will be available from
church members. Ten, on the 3rd of December 2011
at 7.30pm we will be performing our annual concert at
Bulkington Village Centre, and tickets for this will be
available from members of the Choir nearer the time.
Joyce Gibbs
Pupils outside Hope Nursery School
by Peter White
Bulkingtons own Laura Harvey lifts the F.A Cup!
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Villagers should be very proud that one of their own has
lifted one of the biggest prizes in football, the Ladies F.A.
Cup. Laura Harvey is the Manager of Arsenal Ladies,
possibly the biggest job in womens football, and led her
talented team to a comfortable 2-0 victory in May over
Bristol Academy Ladies at, appropriately, Coventrys Ricoh
Arena in front of a big crowd. Appropriate because Laura,
who attended George Eliot School in Nuneaton, has got
Sky Blue blood in her veins having played for Coventry
Ladies from the age of 14 until she went to university at
19. With her dad a coach at Coventry and a footballing
brother, the family are genuine Sky Blue supporters.

Lauras Gooners lost out to Everton in extra time last year
so success this year was even sweeter! Laura commented:
We said we wouldnt forget that feeling of last year and
that has been our thing through the FA Cup- we wanted
to make sure we brought it home.
Lauras path to success has not always been easy after her
own playing career was brought to a premature end with
an anterior cruciate knee injury at only 22 when she was
playing for Birmingham Ladies. Fortunately Laura was
already interested in coaching and her career developed
rapidly, so much so that at 27 she became manager at
Birmingham. Eighteen months later Lauras meteoric
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