Holy Trinity Church, Broadgate, CV1 5EX 

An exhibition of posters and plastic recycled models produced by participating schools. 

From 1st July to December.

Fargo Village Far Gosford Street, CV1 5ED 

11.00am – 4.00pm 20 plus stalls promoting vegan¸ green, animal welfare and local community organisations 

12.00 noon - 5.00pm Music and Dance outside The Box (Inside if raining) 

Positive Images Festival and FarGo traders and businesses are offering two days of FREE events and activities for all the family. Lots of activities will be available in all the shops in Fargo Village as well as the opportunity to visit shops and make purchases from the fantastic range of products and goods available. In addition there will be a two day community fair, poetry events in the Big Comfy Bookshop and Real Ale and Craft beers in the Twisted Barrel along with acoustic music on both days. 

Programme of events

Join us for two afternoons of music, dance, poetry and drama.

Saturday 13th July

12noon - Sahyedri Indian Dancers
12.30pm - Interview with Jan Richardson
1-1.30pm - Jan Richardson
1.30-2pm - Indigo Arts performance
2-2.30pm - Interview with Those Fantastic Things
2.30-3pm - Those Fantastic Things
3-4pm - Kizomba Coventry Dancers
Sahyedri Indian Dancers
4-4.30pm - Interview with Nikki Loy
4.30-5pm - Nikki Loy

MUSIC in the Twisted Barrel Brewery Tap

12.30pm and 2.30pm - Ace Ambrose
1.30pm and 3.30pm - Monkey Whispers

Poetry Event in Backhaus and Co  - which is a large café next to the Twisted d Barrel

Doors Open 4pm Close 8pm
4.35-4.50 - Casey Bailey - is a writer and educator, who aims to shine light on the darkness.
4.55-5.05 - Sujana Upadhyay - is a bilingual poet, playwright and researcher, whose work mainly explores human relationships (in particular the dysfunctional kind) and our interconnectedness with nature.
5.10-5.20 - Liz Jolly - is a feminist, a lover of nature, books, family, learning and living – and reluctant to call herself a poet (but honoured to accept the title).
5.25-5.40 - Stephen Lightbown - is a poet/spoken word artist, wheelchair user and disability rights champion who was born in Blackburn and now lives in Bristol.
5.45-6.00 - Matt Black - is a joyful mischief maker, an entertainer, former Derbyshire Poet Laureate (2011-13)…and today he is the dog-poet. 
20 minute interval
6.30-6.40 - Ann Atkins - is a poet with a down to earth, relatable take on life, who speaks to the audience with a generous sprinkling of humour.
6.45-6.55  -Adam Smith - is a professional poet and performer, delivering earnest observations and outbursts through his words, wonderings and lyrics.
7.00-7.15 - Peter Raynard - is a poet whose debut collection 'Precarious' was published by Smokestack Books in 2018.
7.20-7.35 - Nafeesa Hamid - is a British Pakistani poet and playwright based in Birmingham whose work covers taboo themes, using personal experience as a basis for her writing.
7.40-8.00  -OPEN MIC

Sunday 14th July

12noon - Sahyedri Indian Dancers
Vegan Arts Performance Piece
12.15-12.30pm - Interview with Garfield Mayor
12.30-1pm - Garfield Mayor
1-1.30pm - Interview with Jake Rizzo
1.30-2pm - Jake Rizzo
2-2.30pm - Coventry Morrismen
Interview with Joel Drake
2.30-3pm - Joel Drake
3-3.30pm-  Interview with Natalie Holmes
3.30-4pm - Natalie Holmes
4-4.30pm - Coventry Morrismen

Flyer (PDF)

The Positive Posts exhibition put together by Kate Severn Hills, artist and Vice Chair of Positive Images,  is now on display at the Central Library until the 8th September.  
The exhibition is upstairs on the Balcony area near the Public Computer booking desk.  
Please have a look at it if you get the opportunity.

This fantastic project was been  collated, organised and put together by Kate during the 2018 Positive Images Festival.   
It contains photographs of many Coventry people along with positive messages about the city.   
It consists of three hand sown banners and encapsulates all that is good about Coventry and its people.   
It is not to be missed.

Workshop Leaders:   Mahendra Patel and Fran Egan Kelly

Saturday 24th August,  Saturday 31st August and Sunday 8th September
All 10.00am – 12noon 
All Shop Front Theatre, City Centre

These workshops bring together two artists using different mediums, Mahendra Patel, Kadence Music will lead the Hand-Drumming Workshop and Fran Egan Kelly, the Singing Workshop. Participants will produce 3 songs
during the workshops using song and hand-drumming.
So come along and and find your inner inspiration. You don’t need to be good at singing or hand-drumming but your natural talents will be harnessed by the workshop leaders to develop your techniques and skills.

Mahendra Patel is a full-time musician/drummer/percussionist specialising in playing by ear. This year has seen him hosting drumming workshops around the city. So come along and take advantage as he teams up with Fran.

Fran Egan Kelly is a singer, specialising in adding her own unique tone and singing quality in many bands this has highlighted her ability to also sing by ear. So come along for some masterclass workshops of the highest level.

Refreshments, materials and drums provided.

Booking Recommended:   Email: [email protected]

No need to book, just turn up!

Location: Meeting Room at Central Library, Coventry

From 1.00pm to 3.30pm

Meet new people with an interest in poetry, share your work and learn new techniques for writing your own poems. No previous poetry experience is necessary! For more information email: [email protected]

Drapers, Earl Street, CV1 5RU 

Do you: 

1. Work in the green /environmental sector? 

2. Have an interest in sustainability? 

3. Want to live a more natural, healthy lifestyle? 

Come along and socialise with like-minded people at COVENTRY GREEN DRINKS! 

E-mail if you might attend/are attending. 
 

Giving Time And Solutions Ltd
Registered Office: The TechnoCentre, Coventry University Technology park, Puma Way, CV1 2TT
Email: [email protected]

Website: www.greendrinks.org/Coventry
Contact: Tripta

Workshop Leaders:   Mahendra Patel and Fran Egan Kelly

Saturday 31st August and Sunday 8th September
All 10.00am – 12noon 
All Shop Front Theatre, City Centre

These workshops bring together two artists using different mediums, Mahendra Patel, Kadence Music will lead the Hand-Drumming Workshop and Fran Egan Kelly, the Singing Workshop. Participants will produce 3 songs
during the workshops using song and hand-drumming.
So come along and and find your inner inspiration. You don’t need to be good at singing or hand-drumming but your natural talents will be harnessed by the workshop leaders to develop your techniques and skills.

Mahendra Patel is a full-time musician/drummer/percussionist specialising in playing by ear. This year has seen him hosting drumming workshops around the city. So come along and take advantage as he teams up with Fran.

Fran Egan Kelly is a singer, specialising in adding her own unique tone and singing quality in many bands this has highlighted her ability to also sing by ear. So come along for some masterclass workshops of the highest level.

Refreshments, materials and drums provided.

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Booking Recommended:   Email: [email protected]

Workshops to be held at the central library on the following dates:

Saturday 28th September 2019
Saturday 12th Octoberber 2019

workshops from 1.00pm to 4.00pm

Materials (paper, pens, paint, brushes, canvases etc...) and refreshments provided.

The workshop brings two artists together using two different mediums; written word in the form of poetry and the use of colour in the form of paint on canvas.
Participants will create a written piece that will then be used as the inspiration for an art work. Participants do not need to be 'good' at writing or art, everyone is welcome to come along and be creative in a relaxed and comfortable environment.

Kate Severn Hills is an artist working with mixed media in 2 and 3D. Kate runs art and craft workshops assisting participants in exploring their dormant creative side and encouraging passion in the arts with new found skills.

Emilie Lauren Jones is a published poet and regular performer of poetry. Emilie runs monthly poetry workshops at Central library, Coventry. In 2018, she completed an MA in Creative Writing at The University of Birmingham. 

 
WORKSHOPS ARE FREE BUT BOOKING REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PLACE. 

"if you wish to reserve a place on  a workshop please email    [email protected] and state which workshop and which date or dates you want a place for".

Workshop Leaders:   Mahendra Patel and Fran Egan Kelly

Sunday 8th September

All 10.00am – 12noon 
All Shop Front Theatre, City Centre

These workshops bring together two artists using different mediums, Mahendra Patel, Kadence Music will lead the Hand-Drumming Workshop and Fran Egan Kelly, the Singing Workshop. Participants will produce 3 songs
during the workshops using song and hand-drumming.
So come along and and find your inner inspiration. You don’t need to be good at singing or hand-drumming but your natural talents will be harnessed by the workshop leaders to develop your techniques and skills.

Mahendra Patel is a full-time musician/drummer/percussionist specialising in playing by ear. This year has seen him hosting drumming workshops around the city. So come along and take advantage as he teams up with Fran.

Fran Egan Kelly is a singer, specialising in adding her own unique tone and singing quality in many bands this has highlighted her ability to also sing by ear. So come along for some masterclass workshops of the highest level.

Refreshments, materials and drums provided.

Booking Recommended:   Email: [email protected]

Bringing local communities together to celebrate the richness of diversity and different cultures within our community. The event will include displays, information stalls, music, entertainment, light refreshments, etc. Admission: £2.00 

Ekta-Unity 

c/o St Paul’s Church, 346 Foleshill Road, CV6 5AJ 

Mobile: 07477 877 517 

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.ekta-unity.org 

facebook 
@ektaunitycoventry 

The Farmers’ Market returns, offering a variety of fresh, locally sourced seasonal produce. There is a vast range of products on offer – honey, mustard, marmalade, jams, organic meat, sausages, flavoured rustic farmhouse breads, baguettes, croissants, cheese, pickles, fresh organic fruit and seasonal vegetables. Also a variety of takeaway foods on offer to tempt you as you browse. All goods are farmed within 50 miles of our region. Buy local and reduce your carbon footprint!
The Farmers’ Market takes place on the third Friday of each month.

Contact: Broadgate, City Centre

Workshops to be held at the central library on the following dates:

Saturday 28th September 2019

workshops from 1.00pm to 4.00pm

Materials (paper, pens, paint, brushes, canvases etc...) and refreshments provided.

The workshop brings two artists together using two different mediums; written word in the form of poetry and the use of colour in the form of paint on canvas.
Participants will create a written piece that will then be used as the inspiration for an art work. Participants do not need to be 'good' at writing or art, everyone is welcome to come along and be creative in a relaxed and comfortable environment.

Kate Severn Hills is an artist working with mixed media in 2 and 3D. Kate runs art and craft workshops assisting participants in exploring their dormant creative side and encouraging passion in the arts with new found skills.

Emilie Lauren Jones is a published poet and regular performer of poetry. Emilie runs monthly poetry workshops at Central library, Coventry. In 2018, she completed an MA in Creative Writing at The University of Birmingham. 

 
WORKSHOPS ARE FREE BUT BOOKING REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PLACE. 

"if you wish to reserve a place on  a workshop please email    [email protected] and state which workshop and which date or dates you want a place for".

No need to book, just turn up!

Location: Meeting Room at Central Library, Coventry

From 1.00pm to 3.30pm

Meet new people with an interest in poetry, share your work and learn new techniques for writing your own poems. No previous poetry experience is necessary! For more information email: [email protected]

3 x 3 hr stand alone workshops to be held at the central library on the following dates:

Saturday 27th July 2019
Saturday 28th September 2019
Saturday 12th October 2019

workshops from 1.00pm to 4.00pm

Materials (paper, pens, paint, brushes, canvases etc...) and refreshments provided.

The workshop brings two artists together using two different mediums; written word in the form of poetry and the use of colour in the form of paint on canvas.
Participants will create a written piece that will then be used as the inspiration for an art work. Participants do not need to be 'good' at writing or art, everyone is welcome to come along and be creative in a relaxed and comfortable environment.

Kate Severn Hills is an artist working with mixed media in 2 and 3D. Kate runs art and craft workshops assisting participants in exploring their dormant creative side and encouraging passion in the arts with new found skills.

Emilie Lauren Jones is a published poet and regular performer of poetry. Emilie runs monthly poetry workshops at Central library, Coventry. In 2018, she completed an MA in Creative Writing at The University of Birmingham. 

 
WORKSHOPS ARE FREE BUT BOOKING REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PLACE. 

"if you wish to reserve a place on  a workshop please email    [email protected] and state which workshop and which date or dates you want a place for".

No need to book, just turn up!

Location: Meeting Room at Central Library, Coventry

From 1.00pm to 3.30pm

Meet new people with an interest in poetry, share your work and learn new techniques for writing your own poems. No previous poetry experience is necessary! For more information email: [email protected]

No need to book, just turn up!

Location: Meeting Room at Central Library, Coventry

From 1.00pm to 3.30pm

Meet new people with an interest in poetry, share your work and learn new techniques for writing your own poems. No previous poetry experience is necessary! For more information email: [email protected]

No need to book, just turn up!

Location: Meeting Room at Central Library, Coventry

From 1.00pm to 3.30pm

Meet new people with an interest in poetry, share your work and learn new techniques for writing your own poems. No previous poetry experience is necessary! For more information email: [email protected]