Festival Programme (PDF)
Saturday 7 June
Festival Launch page
12 noon- 4.00pm
Smithford Way, CV1 1FY
An afternoon of music and dance with a range of performances from Chinese Dancers, Dance Infiniti, The Notables, Irish Dancers, The Future and more.
12 noon Festival Launch by Pru Porretta, Lady Godiva.
1.30pm Festival Welcome from Cllr Hazel Noonan, Lord Mayor of Coventry.
Multicultural Book, Craft and Food Fair
Smithford Way. CV1 1FY, 10.00am -4.00pm
20 stalls selling a wide of multicultural books, artefacts, dvds, crafts, food and musical instruments from Europe, Africa and Asia. For information about the stall please visit our Book, Craft and Food page
Contact: 024 7683 2457 or [email protected]
Positive Images Children’s Storytime and Craft Session
Central Library, Smithford Way, CV1 1FY 11.00am -12noon
Contact: 024 7683 2325
Children’s Stories from Around the World followed by a Martial Arts Demonstration
Stoke Community Library, Kingsway, CV2 4EA 11.00am -12 noon
Contact: 024 7678 6990 or [email protected]
Foleshill Health Festival
In partnership with Midland Heart a day of Healthy Lifestyles to enjoy including bhangra, zumba, free advice on employment, energy saving, sari dressing, arts and crafts, face painting and mehndi.
Foleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BG, 11.00am -3.00pm
Contact: 024 7678 6977 [email protected]
Stories from Around the World celebrating our Diversity with craft activities
Foleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BG, 2.00pm- 3.00pm
Contact: 024 7678 6977 or [email protected]
Hillfields Library. St Peters Community Centre, Hillfields, CV1 5NP
Contact: 024 7678 6980 [email protected]
Sunday 8 June
Film and Tribute to Stuart Hall
The Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Jordan Well, CV1 5QP, 1.00pm -4.00pm
Coventry Against Racism invites you to a film, presenting a portrait of Stuart Hall, a key British thinker and a pioneer of cultural studies. Hall explored culture through identity, race, gender and class. The soundtrack has been provided by Miles Davies, Hall's favourite musician.
Contact: 024 7671 4988
Children’s Storytime
Arena Park Library, Coventry Arena Shopping Park, Classic Drive, CV6 6AS, 2.00pm -2.45pm
Contact: 024 7678 5152 or [email protected]
Positive Images themed Children’s Storytime and Craft Session
Central Library, Smithford Way, CV1 1FY, 2.00pm - 3.00pm
Contact: 024 7683 2325 or [email protected]
Bands in the Park - Cubbington Silver Band
Spencer Park from 2.00pm - 3.30pm
Monday 9 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
Green IT Workshop
Central Library, Smithford Way, CV1 1FY, 2.00pm-4.00pm.
An interactive two-hour workshop, facilitated by Green IT expert, Tripta Prashar. Learn how we can reduce the environmental impact of and how technology can reduce your carbon footprint and save you money and time.
Places limited - booking required. 18+ only
Contact: [email protected]
http://givingtimeandsolutions.com
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 10 June
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 11 June
Family First – in partnership with Foleshill Children’s Services.
Creative and fun play and stay session for under 4s and parents
Foleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BG, 9.30am -11.00am
Contact: 024 7678 6977 or [email protected]
Summer Fun
FWT at Hillfields Community Hub, 6 Paul Stacey House, Hillfields, CV1 5GU, 9.30am -12.00 noon
Join us to paint flower pots with your own unique design and plant sunflower seeds to grow at home.
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]
Workshops for adults on the theme of Random Acts of Kindness
Central Library, Smithford Way, CV1 1FY, 10.30am- 1.30pm
In the workshops you will create your own kindness tree and make it bloom with stories about acts of kindness associated with people, animals or caring for the planet. Your story will go on a paper leaf and will make up the tree of kindness. The best stories will be included in a publication.
Contact: Gabrielle Back [email protected]
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 12 June
Community Information Fair
(organised by Voluntary Action Coventry)
Bull Yard, CV1 1LH' 10.00am -3.00pm
Voluntary and community groups in Coventry will showcase their work to the public and raise awareness of their services.
Contact: 024 7622 0381 or [email protected] www.vacoventry.org.uk
List of Suppliers (PDF)
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 10.30am - 11.00am
Contact: 024 7678 6980 [email protected]
National Careers Service Event. Free support for CV writing, job searches and employment advice
Foleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BG, 10.00am -3.00pm
Contact: 024 7678 6977 or [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]
Book Club: Readers Discussion Group
Foleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BG, 10.30am-12.30pm
Contact: 024 7678 6977 or [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]
Going to Town
A talk by Lyn Hockton and Gill Yardley from the Women’s Research Group on its latest book which explores some of Foleshill’s old shops
Foleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BG, 11.30 am-12.30pm
Contact: 024 7678 6977 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]
Sari dressing and Asian Calligraphy session
Caludon Castle School and Community Library, Axholme Road, CV2 5BD, 4.00pm - 5.30pm
Have a go at a sari dressing and try your hand at Chinese and Punjabi calligraphy.
Contact: 024 7678 8300 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]
Thursday 12 and Friday 13 June
Children's workshops in selected schools, on the themes of Random Acts of Kindness and Greening of the City.
Friday 13 June
Summer Fun
FWT Foleshill Womens Training, 9.30am -12.00 noon
Join us to paint flower pots with your own unique design and plant sunflower seeds to grow at home
FWT - A Centre for Women, 70-72 Elmsdale Avenue,Foleshill, CV6 6ES
Contact: 024 7663 7693 [email protected] www.fwt.org.uk.
Positive Images Rhymetime
Coundon Library, Moseley Avenue, CV6 1HT, 10.00am-10.30 am and 11.00am-11.30am
Join in with rhymes for children 0 to 4 years.
Contact: 024 7678 6969 or [email protected]
Library Book Group meeting
Cheylesmore Library, Poitiers Road, CV3 5JX, 10.00am-11.00am
Discussion about a popular book by an international author
Contact: 024 7678 6966 or [email protected]
Information and Advice for people over the age of 50
Age UK High Street Office, CV1 1EX, 10.00am-2.00pm
Find out about what Age Concern do and how our experienced advisors can help. Free, confidential and independent information and advice. Personal details may be needed to answer the enquiry.
Contact: 024 7643 3977 www.ageuk.org.uk/coventry
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]
Grand Charity Event
Belgrade Theatre, Belgrade Square, CV1 1GS, 6.00pm -10.30pm
BOPA (British Organisation for People of Asian Origin) promotes British identity, integration, social cohesion and peace. The evening event will feature music, performances and magic. Tickets £15 adults and £10 children (under 14 years) available from BOPA or Belgrade Theatre Box Office.
Contact: Davinder Prasad 07891 058 712 or [email protected]
