Directorate Change

Coventry Building Society 
10 August 2005

Appointment of New Director

The Society has appointed Mr.Ian Pickering as a non-executive Director with 
effect from 1st September 2005.

In relation to Mr.Pickering, I hereby notify you that the information to be 
disclosed pursuant to paragraph 9.6.13R of the Listing Rules is as follows:-

9.6.13R (1)  - Manganese Bronze Holdings PLC, of which Mr.Pickering is still 
               a director.

9.6.13R (2)  -(6)-None





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