Festival Programme (PDF)
Saturday 21 June
Stories from Africa 11.00am - 12 noon
Caludon Castle School and Community Library, Axholme Road, CV2 5BD
Africa themed story time for children 4 to 12 years.
Contact: 024 7678 8300 [email protected]
Stories from Around the World followed by Calligraphy Session 11.00am - 12 noon
Stoke Community Library, Kingsway, CV2 4EA
Contact: 024 7678 6990 [email protected]
Communities in the Park 1.00pm - 5.30pm
Primrose Hill Park, Berry Street/Paynes Lane, CV1 5JT
Come and join us during Refugee Week and celebrate multicultural Coventry in a fun family event that will showcase our communities. This year’s theme is children and young people, so share and learn through games, workshops, performances and food from around the world!
Contact: 024 7622 7254 ext 226 [email protected]
Martial Arts Demonstration 2.00pm - 3.00pm
Aldermoor Library, Acorn Street, Aldermoor, CV3 1DP
Contact: 024 76788438
Multicultural Concert of Music and Dance 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Ukrainian Hall, 103 Leicester Causeway, CV1 4HL
An evening of multicultural music and dance from artists representing a wide range of Coventry’s communities. Dance and Music from Africa, Asia, Ireland and the Ukraine.
Food and refreshments. Bar available.
Sunday 22 June
Multilingual Language Café 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Central Library, Smithford Way, CV1 1FY
Would you like an opportunity to practise or have a taster at various languages in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere? Come and meet like-minded people in the meeting room at the Central Library. Past attendees have described the group as friendly and welcoming.
Contact: [email protected] www.meetup.com/The-Coventry-Language-Cafe/
Bands in the Park 2.00pm - 3.30pm
Spencer Park
The Warwickshire Band RRF
Muslims for Peace and Charity – a seminar 3.15pm - 5.00pm
St Peter’s Community Centre, Charles Street, Hillfields, CV1 5NP
All are welcome to attend the event including the QA session, followed by refreshments. Seating limited, so booking required. Organised by Ahmadiyya Muslims Association Coventry.
Contact: 024 7641 7281/07727 233 217 [email protected]
Positively Palestinian 4.00pm
Habibi, 142 Far Gosford Street, CV1 5DY
Come along and enjoy an evening with friends. Taste some delicious and authentic Palestinian food and hear the vibrant rhythms of the region in the beautiful surroundings of a Bedouin tent. Celebrate the United Nations Year of Palestine.
£5 per person – tickets on door. Free entry to children under 12.
Contact: [email protected] www.facebook.com/pages/Coventry-Friends-of-Palestine-Group/348472765293519
Monday 23 June
Free IT Drop in Session (Women Only)
Stoke Library, Kingsway, Stoke, CV2 4EA 9.30am - 11.30am
Learn basic computer skills in women only IT sessions organised by FWT. We can help you to use the Universal job match website, create Cvs and covering letters and apply for jobs with support from the tutor/volunteers.
Sewing Class
Sahil, 10.30am -2.00pm
Learn from a professional fashion designer how to stitch Salwar Kameez.
Contact: 024 7663 8745 or [email protected]
Yoga for Wellbeing (women only)
St Paul’s Church Hall, 346 Foleshill Road, Foleshill CV6 5AJ, 11.15am – 12.30pm
Mind and body control, a combination of breathing exercises, postures and meditation
Contact: 07851 164 990/07900 408 588 [email protected].
Health and Wellbeing Coffee Morning
Ladies from different cultures and backgrounds get together to reduce isolation and build social skills.
Sahil 449 Foleshill Road, CV6 5AQ 11.30am – 12.30pm
Contact: 024 7663 8745 or [email protected]
Gidda and Boliyan (traditional Punjabi folk songs)
St Paul’s Church Hall, 346 Foleshill Road, Foleshill CV6 5AJ,1.00pm- 3.00pm
Come and join the group – an opportunity for women to enjoy themselves whilst learning and sharing traditional folk songs. Women only
Contact 07851 164 990/07900 408 588 or [email protected].
Monday Lunch for £1.00 only
St. Peter's Centre, Charles Street, CV1 5NP, 12noon-1.00pm
Enjoy freshly prepared dish and dessert, with recipes to try at home. An excellent opportunity to try food from around the world.
Contact: Sherrita/Joan 024 7663 2877 or [email protected]
www.stpeterscentre.org.uk
Flyzone: Nintendo Wii and laptops
Session for young people 8 years and over. 4.00pm-6.00pm (Wii 4.30pm-5.30pm)
Foleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BG
Contact: 024 7678 6977 or [email protected]
Positive Images Craft Sessions
Aldermoor Library, Acorn Street, CV3 1DP, 4.30pm -5.30pm
Contact 024 7678 8438 or [email protected]
Tuesday 24 June
Rhymetime 2.00pm - 2.30pm
Jubilee Crescent Library, Jubilee Crescent, Radford, CV6 3EX
Children’s singing session with songs from around the world.
Contact: 024 7678 6981 [email protected]
Songs and Rhymes from Around the World 2.00pm - 2.30pm
Stoke Library, Kingsway, Stoke, CV2 4EA
Contact: 024 7678 6990 [email protected]
Inter Faith Worship for Mid-Summer’s Day 7.45pm - 9.00pm
St. Peter’s Centre, Charles Street, Coventry, CV1 5NP
Hillfields Inter Faith Group invites you to an Inter Faith Worship, led by The Rev. Melanie Sopp, ordained Inter-Faith Minister. Hillfields Inter Faith Group meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month (except in August and December) to share ideas and beliefs on a variety of topics. All are most welcome.
Contact: Stephen Hartley 024 7622 8383 [email protected]
Computer class in partnership with Foleshill Women’s Training.
Free drop in session for adults wanting an introduction to IT.
Foleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BG, 9.30am -11.30am
Contact: 024 7678 6977 or [email protected]
Multicultural Rhymetime
For under 4 year olds and parents and carers with children’s songs in different languages.
Foleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BG, 10.00am -10.30am
Contact: 024 7678 6977 or [email protected]
Exercise to Music and Pilate's Class
St. Paul's Community Hall, Foleshill Road, CV6 5AJ
Come and join an exercise class to strengthen core muscles and improve physical and mental health and wellbeing.
Sahil 449 Foleshill Road, CV6 5AQ 10.00am -11.00am
Contact: 024 7663 8745 or [email protected]
Coffee Books and Art
New weekly discussion group for anyone who enjoys coffee, books and art
Foleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BG, 11.00am -1.00pm
Contact: 024 7678 6977 or [email protected]
Support Group
St. Paul's Community Hall, Foleshill Road, CV6 5AJ
Creative arts and design session. Plus embroidery and knitting.
Sahil 449 Foleshill Road, CV6 5AQ 11.00am -2.00pm
Contact: 024 7663 8745 or [email protected]
Tuesday Coffee Afternoon for Women
St. Peter's Centre, Charles Street, CV1 5NP, 1.00pm-2.30pm
Enjoy new company and friends and share in creative activities.
Contact: Sherrita/Joan 024 7663 2877 [email protected]
www.stpeterscentre.org.uk
Free IT Drop in Session
Tile Hill Library, Jardine Crescent, Tile Hill, CV4 9PL, 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Learn basic computer skills in women only IT sessions organised by FWT. We can help you to use the Universal job match website, create Cvs and covering letters and apply for jobs with support from the tutor/volunteers.
Contact: 024 7678 6785 or [email protected]
Meditation Session in partnership with Coventry Brahma Kumaris
Foleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BG, 2.00pm -3.00pm
Contact: 024 7678 6977 or [email protected]
Wednesday 25 June
Crafty Fun 9.30am - 12 noon
FWT at Hillfields Community Hub, 6 Paul Stacey House, Hillfields, CV1 5GU
Design and sew your own embroidered pillow and fill it with relaxing dried lavender. Free activity, including refreshments. Women and children welcome.
Contact: 024 7663 7693 [email protected] www.fwt.org.uk
Walking Group and Coffee Morning
Walk to Cash's Lane Park to break through isolation.
Sahil 449 Foleshill Road, CV6 5AQ 10.00am – 12.00 noon
Contact: 024 7663 8745 or [email protected]
Friendship Event 11.00am - 2.00pm
Ribbon Court, 689 Foleshill Road, CV6 5JQ
Event for people 50 and over. Open to all. Join us for companionship and some entertainment. Free refreshments on arrival
Repeat events every Thursday.
Contact: 024 7643 3977 www.ageuk.org.uk/coventry
Sahaja Yoga/Meditation Class
Learn to meditate to improve mental health wellbeing.
Sahil 449 Foleshill Road, CV6 5AQ 12.00 noon -1.00pm
Contact: 024 7663 8745 or [email protected]
Thursday 26 June
Get Going Together 10.30am - 11.30am
Ribbon Court, 689 Foleshill Road, CV6 5JQ
Games led by a qualified instructor who understands the needs of people in later life. These games are accessible to anyone.
Contact: 024 7643 3977 www.ageuk.org.uk/coventry
Sahil’s Men’s Open Day: Positive well being for South Asian Men 10.00am - 3.00pm
St. Paul’s Community Hall, Foleshill Road, CV6 5AJ
Learn more about mental health well being services and activities to keep well. Highlights include: Stalls from different organisations, health and well being information, entertainment and food.
Contact: 024 7663 8745 [email protected]
Knitting Club in partnership with the Ekta Unity Group. All women welcome
Foleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BG, 10.30am-12.30pm
Contact: 024 7678 6977 or [email protected]
Multicultural Storytime
For the under 4s and their parents and carers. Join in with children’s songs in different languages.
Hillfields Library. St Peters Community Centre, Hillfields, CV1 5NP
Contact: 024 7678 6980 [email protected]
Dolki Class
Learn to play the Dolki, improve your confidence, build social skills and enjoy a healthy meal.
Sahil 449 Foleshill Road, CV6 5AQ, 11.00am -12.00 noon
Contact: 024 7663 8745 or [email protected]
Computer Class in partnership with Foleshill Women’s Training
Free drop in session for adults wanting an introduction to IT.
Foleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BG, 1.00pm -3.00pm
Contact: 024 7678 6977 or [email protected]
Foleshill Cultural Learning Cafe in partnership with Wild Earth
Informal workshops to make friends, learn about different communities and celebrate the city’s diversity.
Foleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BG, 1.00pm -3.00pm
Contact: 024 7678 6977 or [email protected]
Multicultural Storytime
For the under 4s and their parents and carers. Join in with children’s songs in different languages.
Foleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BG, 2.00pm - 2.30pm
Contact: 024 7678 6977 or [email protected]
Multicultural Arts and Crafts and Laptop Session.
For young people 8 years and over (Laptop 4.00pm – 5.00pm and Arts and Crafts from around the world 5.00pm-6.00pm)
Foleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BG, 4.00pm-6.00pm
Contact: 024 7678 6977 or [email protected]
Friday 27 June
Sahil’s South Asian Women’s Open Day: Positive well being for South Asian Women 10.00am - 3.00pm
St. Paul’s Community Hall, Foleshill Road, CV6 5AJ
A fun day for South Asian women to connect with others, reduce isolation and learn more about mental health and well being services and activities. Highlights include: Stalls from different organisations, Volunteers’ certificate presentations, entertainment and food.
Contact: 024 7663 8745 [email protected]
Crafty Fun 10.30am - 12 noon
FWT at Hillfields Community Hub, 6 Paul Stacey House, Hillfields, CV1 5GU
Contact: 024 7663 7693 [email protected] www.fwt.org.uk
Multicultural Rhymetime
For under 4s and their parents/carers. Join in with children’s songs in different languages.
Hillfields Library. St Peters Community Centre, Hillfields, CV1 5NP, 1.30pm-2.00pm
Contact: 024 7678 6980 or [email protected]
Sent from Coventry – The Spirit of Twinning, Reconciliation and Friendship. Tales by Phil Baylis. 6.00pm - 7.30pm (5.30pm for 6pm start)
Central Library, Smithford Way, CV1 1FY
An evening to discover the motorbike trek journey to many of Coventry’s European Twin Cities. Find out about the heart warming story that inspired Phil Baylis to set off on this journey. Q and A and an opportunity to share your twinning experiences.
Refreshments provided. Space limited so booking required.
Contact: 024 7683 2314 [email protected]
