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Wednesday, 22 June 2011

Recycling On The Go in Kenilworth and Warwick District - it's those big black bins

New to Kenilworth and Warwick District are some big black bins which are all about Recycling On The Go. There are seven units in Kenilworth at: Abbey End, Talisman Square, Abbey Hill/Abbey Fields, Albion Street Shopping Precinct, Leyes Lane, Whitmoor Road and Oaks Road Precinct. Warwick District has 27 Units.

WDC explain, The new recycling units will have 5 sections; 2 for general litter and 3 for recycling and will be placed across Leamington, Kenilworth and Warwick in areas of high foot fall, including many school routes.

Tuesday, 21 June 2011

Boots Opticians in Talisman Square

Boot Opticians
(incorporating Dollond and Aitchison)
20 Talisman Square CV8 1JB
01926 856025
Boots Local Website
Opening Hours?
Dollond and Aitchison wiK Post

Tuesday, 18 January 2011

Kenilworth Wines in Talisman Square

Kenilworth Wines
14 Talisman Square CV8 1JB
01926 858332 ‎
www.kenilworthwines.co.uk
Every Business has it's own page - so if you know something about this one email wiK

Thursday, 9 December 2010

whatsin The Coventry Times - Talisman Car Park Objections 8 Dec 2010

Is this the latest on plans for a new Car Park in Talisman Square?

Kenilworth weekly News ran this last week Objection to Town Car Park

whatsinKenilworth's post

Monday, 6 December 2010

The Kenilworth Chamber of Trade

What's in Kenilworth? became whatsinKenilworth and then became wiK - shortened name, but the aim is just the same - to answer the question What is in Kenilworth?.

So here goes for whatsin The Kenilworth Chamber of Trade - they have a website and a twitter page, they say (from their website) they have been established for 15 years and are the voice of business owners and retail traders in Kenilworth. Their aims are to: Promote all businesses within Kenilworth, Communicate local business opinion to decision making bodies and Provide networking opportunities for their members.

Sounds great, so how many members do they have? Well, I took a walk from the clock tower Abbey End down Warwick Road, into Station Road, Talisman Square and then back to Warwick Road ending at St John's Church - I counted 163 walk in businesses alone - shops, pubs and the odd guest house. Then I searched The Chamber of Trade's website directory and came up with just 53 businesses - I thought there would be more members than that. wiK has 270 listings already.

If you want to see for the Chamber of Trade list yourself, here it is (if they are errors, please email the chamber of trade or info@whatsinkenilworth.com:

Monday, 15 November 2010

New Car Park in Talisman Square - You decide, see the facts here

The Kenilworth Weekly News front page story this week was New plans for town car park. But where are the facts to help the Kenilworth people decide?In this internet age, we all expect website links, plans and interaction, don't we? So, here is what you need - see the full Planning Application W/10/1364, from that page at Warwick DC there are some plans, like the to the left which is called the PROPOSED TEMPORARY CAR PARK. Kenilworth Books have already added their own online consultation response in favour of the scheme - do you agree? Does Kenilworth need 34 extra car parking spaces? See this website's article New Look Talisman Square posted here in May 2010 giving some background to Discovery Properties/Cobalt Estates.

Tuesday, 2 November 2010

Ardens in Talisman Square

Ardens Cafe and Shop

17 Talisman Square

CV8 1JB

02476 422422

www.ardens.co.uk

Opening Hours

Mon - Fri 7.30 - 5.00pm

Sat 7:30 - 6.00pm

Sun 9.30 - 5.30pm
ardens@arden-foods.co.uk

Deli Cafe with a wide range of UK and Continental biscuit and bakery products. Coffee, Teas and cold drinks with a wide range of pastries, sandwiches and snacks. There is free Wifi at Ardens.

The Orangery Flower Shop in Talisman Square

The Orangery Flower Shop
19 Talisman Square
CV8 1JB
01926 859712
theorangeryflowershop@gmail.com
Mon to Fri 9-6pm
Sat 9-5pm, Sun Closed
www.theorangeryflowershop.com
This shop also stocks the PTMD Collection as a Style Partner, see www.ptmduk.com

The Orangery now have their own website at: www.theorangeryflowershop.com as it will provide a welcome expansion for their business after growing out of this page. Their website was designed by TMDP (www.themikedownespage.com)

After spending time with Gabrielle Robbins (the owner) I came away with a renewed enthusiasm for not just flowers, but pollination and the role of the bee. Gabrielle is fascinated with flowers and that natural enthusiasm shines through, especially the love of species from England, which is very interesting as many blooms come from Holland - with some imported from as far away as Columbia and Ecuador. I am told The Flower Council of Holland is excellent for general information and there is a Flower Council UK website as well.

For those who do not know, an Orangery was a building found in fashionable residences in the 17th to 19th century where citrus trees were often wintered. The shop has been converted to incorporate a roof lantern to provide natural light for the flowers. The Orangery Flower Shop is at the rear of Talisman Square directly facing Waitrose. Home delivery is now offered along with floral arrangements for Weddings and Special Occasions. The Orangery now has a Google Owner Verified Business Listing.

Saturday, 12 June 2010

Joe Richards in Talisman Square

Joe Richards
Fruiterer and Greengrocer
Talisman Square
Warwick Road
CV8 1JB
Mon to Sat
7.30 - 5.30pm
www.joerichards.co.uk

See the previous Joe Richards Page at
What's in Kenilworth?

This shop has an infectious enthusiasm. It is not like any other fruit and veg shop I have visited. Joe Richards have a way of presenting the fruit and veg so they shine. It is no secret to say there are some brilliant prices on fresh produce, but there are some added extras that are unusual.

For example, there is a selection of pick and mix at 59p per 100g and £2.50 for a cup. Add a fridge full of cold drinks, a range of groceries, some flowers and we have a shop worth visiting. Joe Richards is the only dedicated fruit and veg shop in Kenilworth.

Tuesday, 8 June 2010

Joe Richards Fruit and Veg is coming to Talisman Square

Joe Richards Fruiterer is OPENING Friday 11th June 2010

Joe Richards Fruiterer and Greengrocer is soon to occupy the corner of Warwick Road at Talisman Square. Joe Richards already has seven shops (five in Coventry). The photo on the left is the Daventry Road, Cheylsmore shop where the current head office is based. It will take about six weeks to refit, with opening expected to be at the start of June incorporating Joe Richards offices on the first floor of the building.

Monday, 31 May 2010

New Look Talisman Square

After all the demolition, this is what we can look forward to. Discovery Properties (Cobalt Estates) have put up a few blue boards with the Talisman Kenilworth web address and a big MORE SHOPPING! - irony at work here?

Looks to me like the developers have successfully saved some money on paying the business rates on those empty properties then. They have twelve other projects knocking around with nine completed and four ongoing (including Kenilworth). In my opinion, it looks like the big stuff like Waitrose, Homebase and the odd Vue Cinema are easier to slot into a large unit than the small ones with small businesses. We can see Darlington, Letchworth and Wells and next on the list for Discovery Properties.

So, no car park and with the promise that some Kenilworth Art will feature on the hoarding it looks like that's it until next year. Perhaps we can see the square come to life with some markets on a Saturday or the people of Kenilworth setting up some stalls of their own? Who knows.

Friday, 14 May 2010

Boots in Talisman Square

Boots‎
2 Talisman Square CV8 1JB
01926 854 606
Mon to Sat 8.45-5.30pm
Photo Processing Digital
Local Store Website

Clarks Shop‎
24 Talisman Square CV8 1JB
01926 850 831‎
Mon to Sat 9-5.30pm

Local Store Info
www.clarks.co.uk

The Clarks Shop Kenilworth is a Clarks Franchise Store run by Charles Ager Kenilworth
email chris@charlesager.co.uk from www.charlesager.co.uk