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Stacey’s Auto Repairs
Let's talk about Chris Stacey. Tucked in a narrow alleyway between two semi-detached houses on 35 Dane Rd, Coventry, you'll find Stacey's repairs. Resurrecting my car from its sorry state was nothing short of a miracle. For the sake of my insurance company and...
Rising Cafe, Coventry
From the ruins of Coventry Cathedral rises what can only be described as an oasis in the desert. This quaint post-war themed cafe restaurant run by Betel, a UK charity, left me with a wide grin on my face which hasn't gone away in the entire two hours I've spent here....
The White Room, Coventry
"Yes indeed sir, a hair cut is a hair enhanced" There are many hidden gems in Coventry. To my mind, people often laud Leamington Spa over Coventry but this is an error. The White Room is one such gem. Tucked away at 9 Hay Ln (CV1 5RF), they offer a premium service in...
Xcel Leisure Centre Coventry
I think of all the suggestions I've made during my time at Warwick University, none have been repeated so many times as Excel Leisure Centre in Coventry. I've spent countless hours here in the pursuit of the perfect body. I am grieved to report that I've yet to attain...
Cosy Club Coventry
Trying to escape the rain on a Tuesday morning, I found myself in the beautifully wallpapered foyer of the Cosy Club. The first question I ask myself is where this place has been all my life. The floor and ceiling have seen better days, but perhaps one could consider...
My Album of the Year: Touch by The Eurythmics (1983)
Allow to open 2017's Album of the Year post with a quote from Alan Partridge: "Now, who is this beautiful blond man with a lovely voice? It's Annie Lennox." In their third studio album, Annie Lennox and Dave A. Stewart created something majestic. It does...