*The Unions continue in the fight to keep Ryton open in a £1m campaign aimed at boycotting Peugeot and Citroen cars as 2,300 workers are to be sacked in Coventry and the factory closed down as work moves to Slovakia and France.
Sadly the Advertising watchdog refused to let the Union ask people to boycott Peugeot/Citroen cars but I'm sure many people will make an ethical choice and buy a car built in Britain rather than let the car company exploit those in Slovakia, where the wages will be as little as £75 per week.
http://www.amicustheunion.org/pdf/AmicusEnglandDMlo5.pdf
Godiva Festival - Best Yet!
*On a more positive note - the Godiva Festival last weekend was the most successful yet as all three days were crowned with glorious sunshine and a great party atmosphere during this free event in Coventry. Over 75,000 attended over the weekend to witness the carnival and the many live acts including Leo sayer, Mercury Revs and local hero's Nizlopi.
Catch the slide show here:
http://www.godivafestival.co.uk/slideshow/index.asp
Other News:
* Filming for the "Lady Godiva" movie is progressing as the crew were up at the crack of dawn filming scene's in Oxford (it's set in Coventry but Oxford has the medieval buildings needed!)
* Coventry City Football Club have turned down more offers for Gary McSheffrey (£2m) as he is a key player in securing Coventry's place back in the Premiership within 3 years.
* Marlon Devonish did Coventry proud by winning both the 100m and 200m sprint at the European Trials in Manchester at the weekend.
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