Holbrooks History Hunters
Holbrooks is rich in history and has undergone many changes over the last forty years. Residents have adapted to changes and come together to support new initiatives. In 1980’s Holbrooks residents, with the support of Vince Hill and the congregation of St Lukes Church, compiled a book about the history of Holbrooks.
Knowing how important this book was to local people, Holbrook Community Care Association wrote to the heritage lottery fund and asked for a grant to work on a book for the community to capture more memories and leave a lasting record of Holbrooks. This is an opportunity to support community cohesion, share memories and celebrate community.
We will be running fortnightly on a Wednesday 2:00pm - 4:00 pm at Holbrooks Community Care Association, 115 Holbrook Lane, Coventry, CV6 4DE
Each session will have a theme, please see the details as follows..
17th May - Transport and travel
31st May - Engineering and factories
7th June - Communities
21st June - Picture houses & the Lyric bingo
5th July - Community centers and social clubs
19th July - Shops
2nd August - Gasworks / Arena
16th August - Keresley Colliery
30th August - Places of worship
13th September - Conflicts WW 1 & 2
27th September - Housing
11th October - Schools
25th October - Ancient History
If you have any old photographs, newspaper articles, or any other interesting artifacts from the "good old days" in Holbrooks that you are willing to share, please bring them to Holbrooks Community Care Association for us to scan in on Tuesday and Thursday between 9:30 and 4:30 pm or Wednesdays between 12:00 and 7:00 pm
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A Trip to the Blackpool Illuminations 🌟 It’s that magical time of year again – the famous Blackpool Illuminations are back, and we’re organising a trip for anyone who fancies a day out to see the twinkling lights! 📅 Thursday 30th October 💷 £20 per seat The Blackpool Lights are a truly spectacular sight, with the promenade lit up in dazzling colours and creative displays that stretch for miles. It’s the perfect way to enjoy an autumn evening – whether you’re coming along with friends, family, or just fancy a change of scenery. Booking is simple! You can: 👉 Pop into Holbrooks Community Care Association, 115 Holbrook Lane, CV6 4DE 👉 Or drop us an email at contactus@holbrookscommunity.co.uk to request a booking form. Spaces are limited, so make sure you grab your seat early. Come and join us for what’s always a fun and memorable trip – let’s light up the night together in Blackpool!
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👮♀️ Holb rooks Police Forum 👮♂️ 📅 Saturday 11th October 🕙 10:00am – 12:00pm 📍 Holbrooks Community Centre, John Shelton Drive, CV6 4PE Come and join us at the Holbrooks Police Forum! This is your chance to meet your local police officers, share any concerns, and hear about what’s happening in our area. Everyone is welcome – whether you want to raise an issue, ask a question, or simply listen in. No need to book – just pop in on the day! ☕ A great opportunity to have your voice heard and help make Holbrooks a safer, stronger community.
