Noses in the Air for new WW2 Documentary
The stories behind iconic World War Two art and images are told in ‘Nose Art and Pin-Ups’ – the latest documentary film to be released by Coventry video experts Whirlwind Productions.
Conscientious Objectors’ Day
An event in celebration of Conscientious Objectors and those who claim the right to refuse to kill.
Lest we forget
Sometime ago, while reading a copy of the British Legion magazine, I was struck by the words ‘Lest we forget’.
Afghanistan: Of Victims and Heroes
As the bodies of six UK soldiers are repatriated to Britain, Richard Lutz takes a look at a murderous tragedy where the Afghani dead are forgotten and the alleged killer cast as victim No sooner do they arrest the US soldier who slaughtered 16 Afghanis then the media propaganda war begins. And it isn’t subtle.…
Lifting the Lid on Menwith Hill
“His findings are a challenge to officialdom but they are presented with the calm authority of the academic requesting that his thesis be given fair consideration”
Quiz night proves a winner for TroopAid
Solihull Moors Football Club returned last Friday when 16 teams turned out to support the event in aid of TroopAid
Birmingham war memorial to be restored
Martin Mullaney reports that work is to begin in the coming weeks to restore the South African War memorial in Cannon Hill Park, Moseley.
U.S. troops out of Iraq?
Andy Goff remembers the lies behind the invasion of Iraq and ponders on the “mission accomplished”
A letter to veterans of WWII
Big Lottery funding for veterans who wish to return to their battlegrounds is still available.
West Midlands charity delighted to receive International Peace Prize
The Coventry International Prize for Peace and Reconciliation 2011 has been awarded to Birmingham-based independent peace-building organisation
Call for Independent ‘Lessons Learnt’ Inquiry into NATO Libyan Campaign
NATO Watch calls on the NATO Secretary General to establish an independent inquiry to evaluate Operation Unified Protector in its entirety
Coventry University to host International Peace Prize
The Coventry International Prize for Peace and Reconciliation 2011 is being hosted by Coventry University.
Journey’s End at the Belgrade Theatre
Fresh from its celebrated West End run, the multi award-winning production of R.C. Sherriff’s Journey’s End, will make its way to Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre
Legion Volunteers Fall In
The Royal British Legion are appealing for poppy-selling volunteers.
Coventry Cathedral concert for British Legion’s 90th
The Royal British Legion is 90 this year. Coventry Cathedral is hosting a special concert.
One City One Voice
Parking information has been issued ahead of Sunday’s community event in Summerfield Park.
Oh! What a lovely war
Alan Clawley’s been to the theatre and brings us a review of Joan Littlewood’s classic.
Rethink Afghanistan
“In the face of failure war leaders never hesitate to invent new aims to justify keeping the war going,” reckons Alan Clawley
In Their Own Way
Dave Woodhall pays tribute to two men who died over the weekend
NATO fracturing over Libya?
“If NATO continues operations in Libya after June 24, a possible Norwegian contribution will be different and less comprehensive than the current one,”
Afghan forces not ready for security role, warns Oxfam
One of Britain’s leading charities, Oxfam, has warned that Afghan security forces are not ready to take over the responsibility
So, how is David Cameron?
Steve Beauchampé enquires about the Prime Minister’s health