Where to find recycled Cycles in Coventry

Updated : 21 May 2013

So far I know of 3 places where you can recycle your old bike or buy a recycled bike in Coventry:

Coventry recycled cycles

Bike Workshop

The Re-Cycle project - Coventry Jesus Centre

I have also seen nice looking bikes on the back of the scrap metal trucks several times. They might be willing to sell it to you for a couple of quid if you are into restoring.

Look at the Freecycle Coventry site. I have noticed people giving away old bikes a couple of times. You will need to sign up. I once got a really nice mountain bike through the site, while I was studying at Warwick Univ.

54 Cox street demolished

One of the old Coventry University buildings has been demolished. Pictures were taken on my way back home from the #13 bus.

On the 12th of September

Completely gone on the 17th of September.

On 16th of October.

What's going to come up in it's place?


Today was also my blog's anniversary. I have been blogging for 9 years today.

Boos for George Osborne

Chancellor George Osborne was greeted with loud boos during the medal distribution ceremony. Is that an uncomfortable smile from the Marketing Director of BMW UK?

Lake District August 2012 - Day 3

On the 3rd and Final day at the Lake District

Took the Red cruise this time and got down at Brockhole.










Amberside Pier




World of Beatrix Potter at Bowness





Knock Knock


Was a bit disappointing. I thought the ticket prices were a bit too steep and children were not allowed to touch the exhibits even though I guess their main target audience are young children. My wife found it a bit claustrophobic as well.

However, my daughter was quite happy as she was able to add two more badges to her collection.

That was the last venue on our visit to the Lake District and we then set off for home .

We will definitely be back again.

Lake District August 2012

We recently visited the Lake district, a well deserved vacation and the first in the last 2 years. The last real vacation we had was our visit to Edinburgh in 2009.

Here are some pics from our trip:

The trip from our house to the hotel near Kendal took nearly 4 hours. After we had checked into the hotel we rested for a while and then drove down to Windmere, England's largest lake which is ten and a half miles long and 219 feet at the deepest part. We took the Blue cruise (also called the Island cruise).




It was a bit cloudy with light rain with intermittent dry spells but we enjoyed it all the same.















Day 2: at the Maize Maze farm

At Fell Feet National park







Rowing after more than 10 years - not easy but finally got the hang of it.


In Kendal

Following his Dreams - Khairzul

How many of us have dreamt of leaving our 9-5 jobs, travelling around the World and doing something we really loved.

Well, meet Khairzul my friend who did just that - an engineer by profession, he gave up his job in one of the biggest telecom companies in Malaysia, moved halfway round the World to the Netherlands and started painting.

Koi

Looking at his paintings, it is hard to believe that Khairzul has not received any formal training - he is a self - taught artist. I have watched him evolve as he tries to find his own "style". Initially I could see the influence of Van Gough - I guess it is hard not to be when you stay in the Netherlands, but over time I can honestly say that he has matured with a style which is uniquely Khairzul.

One of his earlier paintings in water colour, also of Koi and now hanging in our house.

Can you believe that this is a letter that he wrote to his two best friends - one of whom happens to be my wife.

Check out his paintings on Khairzul's art blog and his Facebook page.

Godiva Carnival 2012

Went to watch "Godiva Awakes" - this year's Godiva Carnival at the City Centre with my wife and the kids. We were a bit late and missed the part where the huge Lady Godiva put on her amazing coat.
 There were loads of people and I did not get a good view of the procession until near the end.


 My son was on my shoulders most of the time and he got into the mood bouncing up and down.

 
Some very fantastic and creative costumes.


Finally off she went leaving Coventry for London powered by 100 cyclists.