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Positive Images Multicultural Festival

Positive Images Multicultural Festival - Celebrating Coventry’s Cultural Diversity will take place Saturday 12 June to Saturday 3 July 2010.

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Launch on 12 June

Launch  - Smithford Way (Outside Central Library) 11.00am to 4.00pm
12 noon  Official Opening of the15th Positive Images Multicultural Festival

Flyer of launch day events (pdf)

Coventry Artspace Open Day - 11.00am - 5.00pm
16 Lower Holyhead Road, Coventry CV1 3AU
Showcasing the work of studio holders celebrating the arts and community. Join in the family workshop for all to make your own art and enjoy the garden.
Contact: Frieda van de Poll 024 7655 3533
mail@coventry-artspace.co.uk

Storytime - 2.00pm - 3.00pm
Foleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BG
Contact: 024 7678 6977

Sunday 13 June

Party in the Park - 2.00pm - 7.00pm
Naul’s Mill Park, Middleborough Road, (behind Fire Station off Radford Road)
Organised by Coventry Peace House, City of Sanctuary and New Communities Forum. An afternoon of activities, Music, Dance, Food, Five a Side Football.
Contact: 024 7666 4616

Tuesday 15 June

Journey Through the Internet - 9.30am - 11.30am
Foleshill Library, Broad Street
Are you a beginner with computers? Would you like to find out what the world wide web can offer you? Drop In for a free taster session. Organised in partnership with Foleshill Women’s Training Ltd.
Contact: Tirth 024 7663 7693

Ouvrage - 2.00pm - 7.00pm
The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Jordan Well, Coventry CV1 5QP
Artist Francoise Dupre tells about her residency in The Hamam Culture Centre, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Contact: 024 7683 2386

Library Rhymetime - 1.30pm - 2.30pm
Foleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BG
Contact: 024 7678 6977

Wednesday 16 June

Women’s Interfaith Coffee Morning - 10.00am - 12noon
FoleshHillfields Vision, 6 Paul Stacey House, Bath Street, Hillfields CV1 5GU
Event for women to learn, listen and chat to each other about diverse cultures and faiths over tea and coffee. Children welcome.
Contact: Fatima Mangera 07951 194831

Women for Women Friendship Group - 1.00pm - 3.00pm
FWT - a centre for women, 70-72 Elmsdale Avenue, Foleshill CV6 6ES
Opportunity for tea and a chat and to meet new friends. Listen to other women’s Journeys. Discover and share your hidden talents. Women Only Event.
Contact: 024 7663 7693 or visit www.fwt.org.uk

Open House with a Health Theme - 10.00am - 12noon
FoleshHillfields Vision, Paul Stacey House, Bath Street, Hillfields CV1 5GU
Enjoy a cup of tea and chat in a warm, friendly environment. All welcome.
Contact: Heather Parker 07808 002005

Thursday 17 June

Coventry Refugee Centre 10th Anniversary Event.- 6.30pm - 9.00pm
Coventry Cathedral.  Music, Dance, Theatre, Art, Photography, Food, VIP
Speakers and much more. Everyone welcome.
Contact: andrews@covrefugee.org

Library Rhymetime for the Under 5s - 10.45am - 11.15am
Arena Park Library , Classic Drive, Rowley’s Green, CV6 6AS
Contact: 024 7678 5181

Gardening Taster Afternoon - 2.00pm - 4.00pm
FoleshHillfields Vision, 6 Paul Stacey House, Bath Street, Hillfields CV1 5GU
Enjoy an afternoon of gardening for enthusiastic or interested newcomers. Refreshments provided. Friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
Contact: Mark Hinton 07725 193 776

Friday 18 June

Community Information Fair

10.00am to 4.00pm  organised by Voluntary Action Coventry.  30 stalls Smithford Way and Market Way.
Contact: Marian McGowan 024 7622 0381

Community Information fair leaflet (pdf)

Fairtrade Coffee Morning for Women - 10.00am - 12noon
FWT - a centre for women, 70-72 Elmsdale Avenue, Foleshill CV6 6ES
Thinking of starting your own business? Have a business idea but need help and advice? Free friendly advice from Women’s Business Development Agency.
Contact: 024 7663 7693 or visit www.fwt.org.uk

Saturday 19 June

Multicultural Book and  Craft Fair.

 10.00am – 4.00pm Smithford Way       20 stalls of Book and Craft Supplier (pdf)

Storytime - 2.00pm - 3.00pm
Foleshill Library,Broad Street, CV6 5BG
Contact: 024 7678 6977

Sunday 20 June

Multi-Lingual Language Café - 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Central Library, Smithford Way CV1 1FY
Contact: Murielle Galvani 0800 242 50 49 murielle.hhes@gmail.com

Tuesday 22 June

Journey Through the Internet - 9.30am -11.30am
Foleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BG
Contact: Tirth 024 7663 7693

Library Rhymetime - 1.30pm - 2.30pm
Foleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BG
Contact 024 7678 6977

Wednesday 23 June

Dressed to Impress - 10.00am - 11.20am
The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Jordan Well, Coventry CV1 5QP
A chance to examine the historic women’s clothing from the 1840s to the 1930s.
The museum has an important collection of historic fashion, mostly in store. This is an opportunity to see some star items and try on some hats from the past.
Free Drop In Event.
Contact: 024 7683 2386

Women for Women Friendship Group - 1.00pm - 3.00pm
FWT - a centre for women, 70-72 Elmsdale Avenue, Foleshill CV6 6ES
Opportunity for tea and a chat and to meet new friends. Listen to other women’s Journeys. Discover and share your hidden talents. Women Only Event.
Contact: 024 7663 7693 or visit www.fwt.org.uk

Open House with a Health Theme - 2.00pm - 4.00pm
FoleshHillfields Vision, 6 Paul Stacey House, Bath Street, Hillfields CV1 5GU
Contact: Heather Parker 07808 002005

Thursday 24 June

Library Rhymetime for the under 5s - 10.45am - 11.15am
Arena Park Library
Contact 024 7678 5181

Friday 25 June

Fairtrade Coffee Morning for Women - 10.00am - 12noon
FWT - a centre for women, 70-72 Elmsdale Avenue, Foleshill CV6 6ES
West Midlands Police will be at FWT to offer practical crime reduction advice and support for women with personal and home security issues. Free crime protection
goodies available. Free refreshments. Women Only Event.
Contact: 024 7663 7693 or visit www.fwt.org.uk

Open Day at Sahil - 10.00am - 3.30pm
449 Foleshill Road, CV6 5AQ
Opportunity to meet the team, information about services and activities for women and the area. Sahil Volunteers will be showcasing their achievements. Find out about new opportunities. Refreshments and snacks all day.
Contact: Rani Saund 024 76638754 sahil.project@btopenworld.co

Saturday 26 June

Punjabi Writers Association

Ramgarhia Family Centre,  1061-1063 Foleshill Road, Foleshill  Coventry, CV6 6EP
(near Ramgarhia Sikh Temple on Foleshill Road, closer from J3 - M6)
Ramgarhia Guruduara Office Tel: 024 7666 3048

Programme:   A Poetry Workshop  Poetry Recital

3:30 – 4:00  Registration and Refreshment
4:00 – 4:15  An introductory speech and welcoming the guests by President Mr. K. S. Pooni
4:15 – 5:15  A paper to be delivered by Dr. Ratan Singh Reehal on:
“pusqk - iek dhwkw iek Jwq”  and then followed by discussion on the paper.
5:15 – 5:30   Break and Refreshment
5:30 – 6:00  Books to be released on the day:
    1) “iek dhwkw iek Jwq” by Punjabi Writers Association, Coventry.
    2) “dwiery dy swihqkwr” by Dr. Rattan Singh Reehal 
6:00 – 10:00    Poetry Session “kvI drvwr”  - Poetry, Songs, Ghazals and Music by Writers, Poets and Artists from all over the U.K. and India
10:00 – 10:30 Dinner and mingling with the guests.
Admission free “dwKlw mu~Pq” - please bring your family and friends to enjoy the cultural evening.

Healthy Fun Day at Barrs Hill School  -10.30am – 2.30pm
Barrs Hill School and Community College, Radford Road
Free day of events and activities for families and children Includes Big Green Eco Bus, Health Checks, Reflexology, Acupuncture, Arts and Crafts, Fire Service,
Football, Face Painting, Didgeridoo and much more.
Contact: 024 7623 4600

Serbian Cultural Storytime - 2.00pm - 3.00pm
Coundon Library, Moseley Avenue. CV6 AHT
Come and hear traditional Serbian tales and stories
Contact: 024 7678 6969

Last Saturdays : Journeys - 10.30am - 1.00pm
The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Jordan Well, Coventry CV1 5QP
A riot of travel escapades that explores past, present and future through art and play.
Free Drop In Event for families.
Contact: 024 7683 2386

Multicultural Storytime/Activity - 11.00am - 12noon
Arena Park Library, Classic Drive, Rowley’s Green CV6 6AF
Multicultural Storytime/Activity for 5 to 14 years.
Contact: 024 7678 5181

Storytime - 2.00pm - 3.00pm
Foleshill Library Contact 024 7678 6977

Sunday 27 June

Public Meeting - 2.00pm - 8.00pm
Ramgarhia Family Centre, Foleshill Road
Organised by Coventry Against Racism and the Asian Rationalist Society.
A panel of speakers will discuss the root causes of racism and the urgent need to find ways to combat racist ideology dividing communities in the current economic crisis. Followed by drama, poetry and songs for a better world. With resources exhibition with the Diversity Team, Coventry Libraries and Information Services.
Contact: Margery Jones 024 7646 4900

Monday 28 June

Women’s Lunch - 12noon - 2.00pm
FolesHillfields Vision, 6 Paul Stacey House, Bath Street, Hillfields CV1 5GU
Enjoy lovely free food (including halal and vegetarian) in a friendly and warm atmosphere. Women only. Children welcome.
Contact: Fatima Mangera 07951 194831

Tuesday 29 June

Journey Through the Internet - 9.30am - 11.30am
Foleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BG
Contact: Tirth 024 7663 7693.

Library Rhymetime - 1.30pm - 2.30pm
Foleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BG
Contact 024 7678 6977.

My Name is Khan - Hindi Film - 11.30am - 2.30pm
The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Jordan Well, Coventry CV1 5QP
Rizwan Khan a Muslim from Mumbai suffers from Asperger’s Syndrome. He marries a Hindu single mother from the USA. After 9/11 he is detained by the authorities
who mistake his disability for suspicious behaviour. He’s then on a journey to meet President Obama.
Contact: 024 7683 2386

Wednesday 30 June

Women for Women Friendship Group - 1.00pm - 3.00pm
FWT - a centre for women, 70-72 Elmsdale Avenue, Foleshill CV6 6ES
Opportunity for tea and a chat and to meet new friends. Listen to other women’s Journeys. Discover and share your hidden talents. Women Only Event.
Contact: 024 7663 7693 or visit www.fwt.org.uk

Open House with a Health theme - 2.00pm - 4.00pm
FoleshHillfields Vision, 6 Paul Stacey House, Bath Street, Hillfields CV1 5GU
Contact: Heather Parker 07808 002005.

Thursday 1 July

Collection Conversations - 10.30am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm - 3.30pm
The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Jordan Well, Coventry CV1 5QP
Visit the “What’s in Store” and converse with the a curator. Find out questions about the collections held by the Herbert and handle some natural history, archaeology or social history. Free Drop In Event.
Contact: 024 7683 2386

Library Rhymetime for the Under 5s - 10.45am - 11.15am
Arena Park Library
Contact 024 7678 5181

Friday 2 July

Party Time! A Celebration for Women! - 9.30am - 4.00pm
FWT - a Centre for Women, 70-72 Elmsdale Avenue, Foleshill CV6 6ES
Come and celebrate FWT’s 21st Birthday! Programme includes ribbon cutting and tour of newly refurbished centre. Fairtrade Café with Women’s Beauty Workshops,
Art Workshops. Free Health Checks, Women’s Lunch, Children’s storytime and crafts. Free IT sessions. Prize Draw. Women only. Children welcome.
Contact: 024 7663 7693. Visit www.fwt.org.uk
email: centre.manager@fwt.org.uk

Saturday 3 July

Multicultural Storytime/Activity - 11.00am - 12noon
Central Library, Smithford Way CV1 1FY
Multicultural Storytime/Activity for 5 to 14 years.
Contact: 024 7683 2314

Storytime - 2.00pm - 3.00pm
Foleshill  Library, Broad Street.
Contact 024 7678 6977

Sunday 4 July

Rainbow Writers/Narrators Group - 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Central Library, Smithford Way CV1 1FY
Opportunity to recite poetry in your own language.
Refreshments provided.
Contact: 024 7683 2314 or 2326

Contact details

Downloadable documents

About PDFs and Accessibility

•  Programme  (501 kb)
•  Community Information Fair  (396 kb)
•  Launch flyer  (180 kb)
•  Programme poster  (497 kb)
•  Multicultural Book and Craft Fair  (252 kb)