Events and activities in September

This is the latest listing for the many activities already organised for September. New events are added daily, so come back soon and see what we are putting on especially for you!

If you would like to promote your event or activity here, e-mail the details to us and we will do our best to include them. e-mail: cultureandleisure@coventry.gov.uk

London 2012 Games Maker programme

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) launched the London 2012 Games Maker programme on 27 July 2010 to attract, train and retain dedicated and inspirational people for a wide variety of volunteer roles at Games time, applications open from 15 September 2010 please see www.london2012.com/volunteering for more information.

To Friday 17 September

Out Yer Tree art exhibition

Coombe Country Park 2pm
Out Yer Tree presents a contemporary outdoor sculpture trail. There will also be a free walk and talk event on Saturday 28 August, where the artists involved will discuss their work and answer any questions you may have about the artwork they are exhibiting. The walk and talk will leave from the Visitors Centre at 2.00pm. Out Yer Tree can be contacted via email: outyertree@mail.com and more information can be found at www.outyertree.com

To 26 September

Exhibition: Face to Face - Free

Herbert Art Gallery and Museum
This exhibition features the work of photographer James Mollison and includes 30 powerful, large-scale portraits of our closest relatives – the apes. Face to Face from the Natural History Museum features emotive portraits of gorillas, chimpanzees, orang-utans and bonobos and highlights the vitality and intelligence of these magnificent and threatened animals - our closest biological relatives. Reproduced at over two metres high, each of the 30 photographs displayed tells a personal story and encourages us to consider our relationship with, and our treatment of the natural world. It does this by bringing us face to face with some of the individual animals that have been most deeply affected by the actions of humans. For more information visit www.theherbert.org

To 26 September

Installation: Roots: A Contemporary Art and Natural History

Nature is currently in a period of mass extinction, change is ever present as we struggle to reconcile the impact our species continues to have on others. This installation provokes the visitors to question their own impact on man’s closest relatives, opening up topics that often get over-looked. Exploring the themes of deforestation, extinction and animals in captivity, the artwork touches upon these hard-hitting subjects in the way of photography, and installation based sculpture. The Herbert’s Natural History collection allows you to discover some of the UK’s most endangered species and what actions you can take to save them. This element of the installation/exhibition brings the underlying themes closer to home giving visitors the chance to relate to wildlife they would see in and around their back gardens. For more information visit www.theherbert.org

Monday 6 September

British Military Fitness

War Memorial Park 6.00pm and 7.30pm
Classes are every Tuesday and Thursday at 6.00pm and 7.30pm and Saturday morning at 8.30am and 10.00am. Meet in the War Memorial Park, just off the Kenilworth Road, at the Park and Ride Car park. Anyone wishing to attend the trial class should print off a health questionnaire or register an interest on the home page of the website, and come along to a trial class. Why not bring a friend! British Military Fitness provide challenging fitness classes for ALL ability levels in the great outdoors. Their fitness instructors have helped thousands of people to get fitter than they ever have been, lose weight and feel positive. The classes provide a refreshing change from the boredom of the gym. They last for one hour and are designed for all levels of ability - from the extremely fit, to people who have not exercised for years and are put off by the thought of working out on their own. Classes involve circuits, team and paired exercises, static and relay exercises all taken in a military style.
Classes are: motivational, highly social, challenging and above all else the emphasis is on fun! Classes do not involve: screaming and shouting, humiliating or degrading people in any way shape or form. All the instructors come from an Armed Forces background and have a recognised fitness qualification. There is a class ratio of, on average, one instructor to 15 members. This enables the instructors to pay each member more attention to ensure the exercises and activities are carried out safely and correctly to help the members get fitter quicker. If you would like more information please contact us on 0870 2412517 or email barney@britmilfit.com or visit
the web site www.britmilfit.com
Visit www.britmilfit.com for more information on attending a FREE trial class.

Willenhall pushchair walk

Meet at St. Anne's Catholic school, Chace Avenue, CV3 3AD at 9.00am.
All walk meeting points are subject to change.
Please contact the Health and Physical Activity Team on (024) 76833148 to confirm.

Radford Walk

Meet at Meeting Point: Carol's kitchen, Radford Rd (opposite Radford Social Club), CV6 3BQ at 9.15am
All walk meeting points are subject to change.
Please contact the Health and Physical Activity Team on (024) 76833148 to confirm.

Bell Green Walk

Meet at Bell Green Community Centre, Old Church Rd, CV67BZ at 10.15am.
All walk meeting points are subject to change.
Please contact the Health and Physical Activity Team on (024) 76833148 to confirm.

Lap Walking

Meet at Warwick University, Westwood Athletics Track, Kirby Corner Road, CV4 7AL at 6.30pm. Wheelchair friendly.
All walk meeting points are subject to change.
Please contact the Health and Physical Activity Team on (024) 76833148 to confirm.

Tuesday 7 September – Tuesday 14 September 2010

Who was the Pharaoh Akhenaten?

Herbert Art Gallery and Museum FREE
A chance to see a world-class object from the British Museum collections. Carved as a trial piece by an artist over 3,300 years ago, it shows the Pharaoh Akhenaten.
The display will explore the different modern views about this remarkable king.
A major exhibition on ancient Egypt will be coming to the Herbert in February 2011

Tuesday 7 September

Toast and Toddle walk

Meet at Richard Lee Children's centre, The Drive, CV2 5FU at 9.15am.
All walk meeting points are subject to change.
Please contact the Health and Physical Activity Team on (024) 76833148 to confirm.

Canley walk

Meet at Oasis café, Glebe close (off Charter Ave.), CV4 8DJ at 10.00am.
All walk meeting points are subject to change.
Please contact the Health and Physical Activity Team on (024) 7683 3148 to confirm.

Wyken Croft Walk

Meet at Meeting Point: Henley Green, Community Centre, CV2 1HQ at 10.15am.
All walk meeting points are subject to change.
Please contact the Health and Physical Activity Team on (024) 76833148 to confirm.

Stoke Heath Walk

Meet at Stoke Heath Community Centre, 14 Burroughs Close, Liberty Park, CV2 3QH at 10.15am.
All walk meeting points are subject to change.
Please contact the Health and Physical Activity Team on (024) 7683 3148 to confirm.

Tile Hill Walk

Meet at Café Crescent, Jardine Crescent, Tile Hill, CV4 9PQ‎ at 10.15am.
All walk meeting points are subject to change.
Please contact the Health and Physical Activity Team on (024) 76833148 to confirm.

Art Speaking: Akhenaten

FREE
Herbert Art Gallery and Museum 11.15am – 12.00pm
A detailed audio description of the Akhenaten portrait prior to the lunchtime talk.
Suitable for all, of special interest to visually impaired people.
Spaces are limited, booking is advised. Please call 024 7683 2386 to book your place

Lap Walking

Arena Health and Fitness Club, Ricoh Arena, Phoenix Way, CV6 6AQ at 18.30pm.
Wheelchair friendly.
All walk meeting points are subject to change.
Please contact the Health and Physical Activity Team on 024 7683 3148 to confirm.

Wednesday 8 September

Autumn - Time for a change? -‘new job, new career, new future’

Upstairs in the Central Library from 10.30am – 2.30pm.
Drop in for a coffee and discussion the best way forward for your self, help and advice from providers in the city.

Hillfields Walk

Meet at Snake in The Grass, Freehold Street, CV1 5BG T 9.45am at 10.30am.
All walk meeting points are subject to change.
Please contact the Health and Physical Activity Team on 024 7683 3148 to confirm.

Lap Walking

Meet at Longford Park (car park) Longford Road entrance, CV6 6DW meet at 10.30am.
Wheelchair friendly.
All walk meeting points are subject to change.
Please contact the Health and Physical Activity Team on 024 7683 3148 to confirm.

Binley Walk

Meet at John White Com. Centre Grange Ave, Binley, CV3 2ED at 10.15am.
All walk meeting points are subject to change.
Please contact the Health and Physical Activity Team on 024 7683 3148 to confirm.

City Centre Picnic Walk

Meet at Council House 1.00pm
Please bring your lunch and we will be stopping in Lady Herbert's Garden for a picnic. Please contact the Health and Physical Activity Team on 024 7683 3148 for more details.

Who was the Pharaoh Akhenaten?

Herbert Art Gallery and Museum 12.30pm to 1.30pm FREE
This talk will launch an eight day display of a portrait of the Pharaoh Akhenaten on loan from the British Museum.
Chris Kirby, Head of Collections and Programmes at the Herbert, will explore what we know about the remarkable Pharaoh Akhenaten and the radical political and religious changes that he oversaw in Egypt in the 14th century BC.
To complement the Who was the Pharaoh Akhenaten exhibition.

Thursday 9 – Saturday 11 September

Heritage Weekend Restoration Special

Snappy Snaps, Smithford Way 9am – 5.30pm
As part of Heritage Weekend, Snappy Snaps are offering half price photo restoration work. Have you got an old photo that is creased and faded? Why not have it restored to it's former glory. Take it into the shop anytime on Thursday, Friday or Saturday and claim the half price offer for Heritage Weekend. Call 024 7625 1830 for more details

Thursday 9 September

Coventry Farmers' Market

Market Way 9am – 5pm
Farmers' markets emerged in this country around 1998 and were seen as a saviour to many struggling farmers who were experiencing difficult times. The concept of providing local produce to local people has been embraced and these markets are now common place in most towns and cities across the UK. The market offers a variety of fresh, locally sourced seasonal produce and is always very popular with the public. A vast range of products are on offer from the farmers, including; honey, mustard, marmalade, jams, beeswax, organic foods, a variety of flavoured breads, croissants, cheese, pickles, fresh fruit juices, hearty homemade soups and pies which are perfect for the winter weather.

Sowe Common/Wyken Pools Walk

Meeting points vary; please call for more information, walk start at 9.45am.
All walk meeting points are subject to change.
Please contact the Health and Physical Activity Team on 024 7683 3148 to confirm.

Lap Walking

Meet at Ricoh Arena, Arena Health and Fitness Club, Phoenix Way, CV6 6AQ at 6.30pm.
Wheelchair friendly.
All walk meeting points are subject to change.
Please contact the Health and Physical Activity Team on 024 7683 3148 to confirm.

Lap Walking

Meet at Lyng Hall School, Athletics Track, Blackberry Lane, Wyken, CV2 3JS at 6.30pm.
Wheelchair friendly.
All walk meeting points are subject to change.
Please contact the Health and Physical Activity Team on 024 7683 3148 to confirm.

Friday 10 September

Godiva Sisters 2010

Priory Gardens at 11.30am then in Cathedral Ruins
This year the annual Godiva Sisters event will take place on Friday 10 September 2010, the anniversary of Godiva's death on 10 September 1067. Lady Godiva and her Sisters are characters both ancient and modern, whose lives can still inspire us today. The event is free of charge, but people are asked to bring something to share at the picnic lunch in Priory Gardens. There follows a procession into the Cathedral ruins with drumming, banners and umbrellas. Local schools and community groups provide music and dancing to create a colourful and dramatic spectacle. Lady Godiva invites you to come and share in this community celebration: The day of my death is called "Dame Goodyver's Daye". It is my wish that each year this day be celebrated by all of you -not just for myself, but for all of my "Godiva Sisters".
I invite you all to come and bring something to share at the feast. God bless you all. If you are able to join us for the event this year, please contact the Godiva Association and let us know. We welcome those who would like to perform music or dance at the event. Our choreographers and musicians are ready to assist you. Proposals can be discussed with John Brassington, Artistic Director for Godiva Sisters. Please contact him by telephone:02476 402042.Contact Pru Porretta: at Spring House - 274 Radford Road, Coventry CV6 3BU Telephone: 02476 598901/597051 Mobile: 07973 654569 Email: godiva@associate.co.uk

Breathe Easy Coventry

Eadon Hall, Methodist Central Hall, Warwick Lane, Coventry CV1 2HA.
A support group for all those affected by a lung condition, including friends, family and carers. Meets on the second Friday of every month from 2.00pm – 4.00pm.
For more information please contact the British Lung Foundation on 0116 249 5780 email: midlands@blf-uk.org

Saturday 11 - Sunday 12 September

Heritage Open Day

Venues taking place: Coventry Cathedral; Transport Museum; Herbert Art Gallery and Museum; The Council House; Charterhouse Festival; Weavers Cottage – Black Swan Terrace; Ford's Hospital Almshouses; Belgrade Theatre; Coventry Masonic Hall; Warwick Road URC; Draper's Hal; Queen's Road Baptist Church; The Lock Gallery; Priory Visitor Centre; Holy Trinity Church; Freeman's Guild; St Mary's Hall; St John's Church; Coventry Watchmaker's Museum; Allesley Park Walled Garden; Coombe Abbey Country Park; London Road Cemetery; St Bartholomew's Church; Lunt Roman fort; St john the Baptist Church; Baginton Castle; Earlsdon Methodist Church; St Mary Magdalene church; Caludon Castle Park; St Luke's Parish Church, Snappy Snaps Smithford Way.
The event, now in its 16th year, takes place over the weekend of September 11 – 12. With 29 venues confirmed across Coventry and surrounding areas, all of whom will be welcoming guests in free of charge to many places that are usually closed to the public or that at other times charge an entrance fee. From Social History trails at Coombe Abbey, to grow and cook demonstrations in Allesley Parks Walled Gardens and guided city tours, it’s a fantastic chance to delve into the past and heritage of Coventry and surrounding areas. Free Bus service will operate between the city centre and various participating venues, starts at 10.45am from the Transport Museum. www.visitcoventry.co.uk

Heritage Weekend Restoration Special

Snappy Snaps, Smithford Way 9am – 5.30pm
As part of Heritage Weekend, Snappy Snaps are offering half price photo restoration work. Have you got an old photo that is creased and faded? Why not have it restored to its former glory. Take it into the shop anytime on Thursday, Friday or Saturday and claim the half price offer for Heritage Weekend. Call 024 7625 1830 for more details

Family History Fair

Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Jordan Well, CV1 5QP, Saturday 10.00am – 4.00pm and Sunday 12.00 noon – 4.00pm
Coventry Family History Society 8th Family History Fair, information on tracing your family history.

City Centre Walking Tours

From Cuckoo Lane, CV1 5BA telephone 024 7622 5616 to book a place tours will start at 1.30pm each day.

Heritage Open Day

Coombe Country Park, 12noon - 2.00pm
Join us for a free fun filled family day out discovering the exciting history of the park and its grounds. Telephone 024 7645 3720 for more details.

Dog Shows

Coundon Hall Park
Two dog shows by Coventry Dog Training Club.

Saturday 11 September

Charterhouse Festival

Charterhouse Fields, London Road, CV1 2JR. 1.00pm – 5.00pm.
A community festival and fun day for all the family. For more details contact Peter Garbett 024 7678 8500.

Junior cast off

Coombe Country Park 9.30am - 3.30pm
This all day fishing session is for the more accomplished junior angler. Learn methods to tackle a larger pool such as Coombe, feeder fishing and the hot pegs for shoals of bream. Cost £2.50 per child. Meet at the Fishery car park.
Suitable for 8 years and over, and booking is essential, call 024 7645 3720.

Celebrate National Heritage Weekend

Coventry Canal 10.00am - 12noon
Coventry has a rich and varied history. Join a guided walk to learn more about the industrial heritage and regeneration of the Coventry canal. Cost £2.50 or £1.25 Passport to Leisure and Learning. Meet at the Canal Basin. Suitable for adults only. Booking essential by telephoning 024 7645 3720.

Celebrate National Heritage Weekend

Allesley Park 10.00am - 12noon
Coventry has a rich and varied history. Join a guided walk to learn more about the history of this fascinating historic park. Cost £2.50 or £1.25 Passport to Leisure and Learning. Meet Allesley Hall Drive in car park. Suitable for adults only. Telephone 024 7645 3720 to book your place.

Party in the park

Broomfield Place, Spon End 1.00pm – 9.00pm.
Community party with BBQ, tea tent, entertainment.

Dance and fitness in the park for adults

War Memorial Park, 12noon - 1.00pm
This summer, City Clickers Dance and Fitness Company (external website) are running ground-breaking classes at the park. Come along to these one hour classes with a difference. Dance with a smile, fitness with a laugh! Meet at the Kenilworth Road car park, please arrive 15 minutes before classes for registration, cost £5.00. For information, please call 0113 2669150, mobile 07930 487012 or e-mail: cityslickers.df@hotmail.co.uk

Sunday 12 September

Cov: Art Fair (autumn edition)

Canal Basin, CV1 4LY 11.00am - 4.00pm
Art and craft market, outdoor, where local artists can sell their work directly to the public, with no commission, and the local community can buy gifts/ arts and crafts at an affordable price. Unique items that cannot be bought in other areas of the city. For more information please contact: 07846 993974 email: Emmajane3@mac.com or www.TheLockGallery.co.uk

Mutt Strutt

Allesley Park 10.00am – 4.00pm
Coventry and District RSPCA sponsored dog walk. People are sponsored to walk their dogs round a specified course and answer questions or perform tasks. http://www.rspca-coventry.org.uk/

War Memorial Park Walk

Meet at Park and ride bus stop, Kenilworth Road car park, CV3 6PT at 10.45am.
Wheelchair friendly.
All walk meeting points are subject to change.
Please contact the Health and Physical Activity Team on 024 7683 3148 to confirm.

Charity Art Auction

Taylor John's House, Canal Basin, Coventry, CV1 4LY ay 6.00pm
Live music from Retro City and Kane Collins. Featuring artworks donated by artists from the midlands and beyond. £2 entry on the door. All proceeds go to beat – beating eating disorders

Monday 13 September

Willenhall pushchair walk

Meet at St. Anne's Catholic school, Chace Avenue, CV3 3AD at 9.00am.
All walk meeting points are subject to change.
Please contact the Health and Physical Activity Team on (024) 7683 3148 to confirm.

Radford Walk

Meet at Meeting Point: Carol's kitchen, Radford Rd (opposite Radford Social Club), CV6 3BQ at 9.15am.
All walk meeting points are subject to change.
Please contact the Health and Physical Activity Team on (024) 7683 3148 to confirm.

Bell Green Walk

Meet at Bell Green Com. Centre, Old Church Rd, CV67BZ at 10.15am.
All walk meeting points are subject to change.
Please contact the Health and Physical Activity Team on (024) 7683 3148 to confirm.

Lap Walking

Meet at Warwick University, Westwood Athletics Track, Kirby Corner Road, CV4 7AL at 6.30pm.
Wheelchair friendly.
All walk meeting points are subject to change.
Please contact the Health and Physical Activity Team on (024) 7683 3148 to confirm.

Bhangra for all

St. Paul’s Church hall on Foleshill Road, close to Webster Street and Livingstone Road, from 6.30pm to 7.30pm and the fee is £2 per person
A dance session in which participants learn Bhangra dancing. Bhangra is a musical and dance genre originates from the Punjab region spanning India and Pakistan. It is hugely popular in the UK, with the Midlands being one of the main centres of Bhangra music production and world class dance teams.
The dance sessions are enjoyed by people from all ethnicities and backgrounds. As well as learning the style of Bhangra, you will meet like minded people. You’ll achieve 1 hour of cardiovascular exercise and regular attendance will least to an overall improvement in self-confidence in dancing.
Where can I get more information?
Our web site www.gener-8.net or contact the Project Manager, Ravi Sandhu on 07920 463 805 ravi@gener-8.net

Tuesday 14 September

Toast and Toddle walk

Meet at Richard Lee Children's centre, The Drive, CV2 5FU at 9.15am.
All walk meeting points are subject to change.
Please contact the Health and Physical Activity Team on (024) 7683 3148 to confirm.

Canley walk

Wyken Croft Walk

Stoke Heath Walk

Meet at Stoke Heath Com. Centre, 14 Burroughs Close, Liberty Park, CV2 3QH at 10.15am.
All walk meeting points are subject to change.
Please contact the Health and Physical Activity Team on (024) 7683 3148 to confirm.

Tile Hill Walk

Lap Walking

ReelParents: Creation Film

Herbert Art Gallery and Museum 10.30am to 12.30pm
£2 per carer, babies FREE
Based on the true life story of Charles Darwin, from letters and diary entries, the film explores his heart wrenching relationship with his daughter Annie and his deeply religious wife. Darwin struggles between faith and science but eventually completes his book on 'The Origin of Species' which became the foundations of Evolutionary Biology.
For carers who have babies up to one year in age to take care of during the day and would like the chance to see a movie on the big screen, the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum has the perfect event for you. ReelParents has increased house-lights and lowered sound, meaning that babies can take a nap leaving you to enjoy the film.

Wednesday 15 September – 20 October 2010

Coventry Arts Consortium

The Herbert Art gallery and Museum FREE
The tenth annual exhibition of work by local artists promises to have a wide range of new work, showcasing a broad variety of themes, artistic styles and techniques.
The Coventry Arts Consortium is made up of artists who are members of the four principal art groups in the Coventry area: Coventry Art Guild, Coventry Watercolour Society, Coventry Triumph Art Society and Coventry and Warwickshire Society of Artists.

Wednesday 15 September

Hillfields Walk

Lap Walking

Binley Walk

Meet at John White Com. Centre Grange Ave, Binley, CV3 2ED at 10.15am.
All walk meeting points are subject to change.
Please contact the Health and Physical Activity Team on 024 7683 3148 to confirm.

City Centre Walk

Grey Friars Green, Warwick Road
Meet at 1.00pm
All walk meeting points are subject to change.
Please contact the Health and Physical Activity Team on 024 7683 3148 to confirm.

Thursday 16 – Saturday 25 September

The September Fair

Hearsall Common
From 2.00pm - 11.00pm, on Monday - Saturday and on Sunday 22 September 2.00pm - 8.00pm.

Thursday 16 September

Sowe Common/Wyken Pools Walk

Lap Walking

Coventry Arts Consortium Workshop - Tanya Kozin: Life Drawing

Herbert Art Gallery and Museum 10.00am – 4.00pm cost £10
The Herbert will host four workshops led by Coventry Arts Consortium experts and covering a range of styles.
Spaces are limited, booking is advised. Please call 024 7683 2386 to book your place.

Friday 17 to Friday 24 September

Féile 2010 - Coventry Irish Festival

Hosted by Coventry Irish Society, 42 – 44 Hill Street, Coventry CV1 4AN
Telephone 02476 256629 or email: cis@covirishsoc.org.uk or visit www.coventryirishsociety.co.uk for more information
or download the programme. (pdf)
www.coventryirishsociety.co.uk

Saturday 18 September

Big Fun Run

War Memorial Park 11am – 12.30pm
A 5k charity fun run for novices. www.bigfunrun.com

Sunday 19 September

Garbage galleons

Coventry Canal Basin 1.00pm - 3.00pm
International ‘Talk Like a Pirate Day’ - really! We couldn’t resist joining in this funny day. So release your inner buccaneer and make a pirate galleon from recycled materials and see if it floats! The rangers will be dressed like pirates – so dress up and join in the free fun! Suitable for 8 - 12s.
These events are open access, all under 8s must be supervised and all over 8s must have a completed parental permission slip (available from the rangers on the day). Telephone: 024 7383 2368 for more information.

Life path Trusts Companion Dog Show

St Margaret's Annex park 11.00am – 4.00pm.
Companion dog show and fun day including stalls for tombola, local
animal charities, bric a brac ice cream van. local dog training demonstration. More information (pdf)

War Memorial Park Walk

Monday 20 September

Willenhall pushchair walk

Meet at St. Anne's Catholic school, Chace Avenue, CV3 3AD at 9.00am.
All walk meeting points are subject to change.
Please contact the Health and Physical Activity Team on (024) 7683 3148 to confirm.

Radford Walk

Bell Green Walk

Meet at Bell Green Com. Centre, Old Church Rd, CV67BZ at 10.15am.
All walk meeting points are subject to change.
Please contact the Health and Physical Activity Team on (024) 7683 3148 to confirm.

Lap Walking

Meet at Warwick University, Westwood Athletics Track, Kirby Corner Road, CV4 7AL at 6.30pm.
Wheelchair friendly.
All walk meeting points are subject to change.
Please contact the Health and Physical Activity Team on (024) 7683 3148 to confirm.

Tuesday 21 September

Toast and Toddle walk

Meet at Richard Lee Children's centre, The Drive, CV2 5FU at 9.15am.
All walk meeting points are subject to change.
Please contact the Health and Physical Activity Team on (024) 7683 3148 to confirm.

Canley walk

Wyken Croft Walk

Stoke Heath Walk

Tile Hill Walk

Lap Walking

Herbert Illuminations: Football in Edwardian Britain

Herbert Art Gallery and Museum 12.30pm – 1.30pm FREE
Dilwyn Porter of the International Centre for Sports History at De Montfort University provides an insight into English sporting life in the years before the First World War and some of the personalities who played ‘the people’s game’.
We’ll look at footballing celebrities – the Reverend Kenneth Hunt, the only vicar ever to play in a Cup Final; C.B. Fry, so famous for his sporting prowess that he was offered the throne of Albania; ‘Fatty’ Foulke, the 20-stone goalkeeper; and Charles Buchan, the model professional.
By telling the story of Edwardian football we open up the history of Edwardian society.

Wednesday 22 September

Hillfields Walk

Lap Walking

Binley Walk

Meet at John White Com. Centre Grange Ave, Binley, CV3 2ED at 10.15am.
All walk meeting points are subject to change.
Please contact the Health and Physical Activity Team on 024 7683 3148 to confirm.

City Centre Walk -Belgrade Theatre

Meet at 1.00pm.
All walk meeting points are subject to change.
Please contact the Health and Physical Activity Team on 024 7683 3148 to confirm.

Love Aaj Kal - Cert 12A

Herbert Art Gallery and Museum 11.30am – 2.00pm FREE
A modern day love story with a twist. Set in Delhi, London and San Francisco in 2009 and 1965, two stories unfold showing that the process of relationships might be different in different eras, but the experience of being in love remains the same.
Booking is not required for this event, but places are limited so please come early.

Thursday 23 September

AGM

St John The Baptist Church, Corporation St 2.00pm - 3.30pm.
Mr Parsons (Consultant Gynaecologist ) giving a talk "OSTEOPOROSIS UPDATE"
All National Osteoporosis meetings are open to the general public and the fee for admission, refreshments.
Included, is usually £2.50. For up-to-date information contact
Lynne Adams, tel 024 7667 6683 or email: noslynne@yahoo.co.uk

Sowe Common/Wyken Pools Walk

Lap Walking

Coventry Arts Consortium Workshop

Susan Moore: Animal Drawings with different media
Herbert Art Gallery and Museum 10.00am – 4.00pm £10
The Herbert will host four workshops led by Coventry Arts Consortium experts and covering a range of styles.
Spaces are limited, booking is advised. Please call 024 7683 2386 to book your place

Heritage Shared 2010 - Udham Singh

the life of an Indian revolutionary
Herbert Art Gallery and Museum 7.00pm to 8.30pm
As part of Heritage Shared month, the Herbert and the Anglo-Sikh Heritage Trail host an event looking at Udham Singh. Although he is a controversial figure in Anglo-Sikh history, very little is known about him. However, his life spans a period of turbulence and resistance played out against the backdrop of increasing Sikh unrest against British occupation.
Marking the 70th anniversary of his trial and execution in London for the 'avenge' killing of Michael O'Dwyer, this event will see Eve Haddow from ASHT present recent research on his life and legacy. This is a not to be missed event exploring the tensions and contradictions at the very heart of 20th century Anglo-Sikh history, followed by a panel discussion and Q and A with Dr Gurnam Singh of Coventry University.
Telephone: 024 7683 2386 email: info@theherbert.org
www.theherbert.org
Light refreshments will be served. This is a FREE event, but places are limited so please arrive early to avoid disappointment. For more information about other events in the national Heritage Shared programme, see http://www.asht.info/heritage_shared

Friday 24 September – 10 October

Exhibition: School of Art and Design, Coventry University

Exhibition of work by final year MA Fine Art students from Coventry University in collaboration with the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum. For more details visit www.theherbert.org

Friday 24 September

MacMillan Coffee Morning

Canley Community Library from 9.00am-11.30am

Saturday 25 September

5km charity fun run

Fundraising Event in support of the Fire Fighters Charity
War Memorial Park 3pm
Everyone is invited to join members of the British Military Fitness Club on this charity 5km Fun Run at War Memorial Park, to raise money for the Fire Fighters Charity. Registration will be from 2.30pm, with the run starting at 3pm. Cost £5 which includes T-Shirt, Wristband and Refreshments
Runners must register in advance before 16 September by calling Matt Turnell on 07921064353.
Every year, thousands of fire fighters are injured whilst protecting the public. Every 30 seconds in the UK, fire fighters are called to an incident, putting their lives on the line, and often sustaining physical injuries whilst carrying out their duties. The Fire Fighters Charity is there for all fire service personnel during their times of need, and assists thousands of individuals every year, by providing pioneering treatment and support services.

Drop-in Activity - All of Life is Here!

Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Coventry10.30am – 1.00pm FREE
This event is inspired by the Face to Face and ROOTS exhibitions, and looks at the people and animals sharing this world. Explore our Natural History collections with story making, games and arts activities based around the 'Just So Stories'.
This drop-in workshop is suitable for age 5+ but all are welcome.

Sunday 26 September

Fly in - to raise funds for Help for Heroes

Coventry Airport
In what promises to be a fantastic day out for families, aviation fans and children of all ages, Coventry's Fly In event will have you soaring for the skies with excitement. See the famous Battle of Britain Memorial flight and the legendary Vulcan Bomber touch down as you get up close and personal with pilots, aircrew and a range of military and civilian aircraft, not to mention the hanger-based shopping experience and entertainment. With such a wide variety of things to see and do, we are proud to be the associated with this event, and helping to raise money for our Heroes right across the Midlands. There are two types of entrance tickets, with all proceeds going to the Help for Heroes charity. One is strictly for on-foot attendees, £5, the other, is if you wish to bring a car (maximum 5 persons per car) to the event £20.
To book tickets

War Memorial Park Walk

Monday 27 September

Willenhall pushchair walk

Meet at St. Anne's Catholic school, Chace Avenue, CV3 3AD at 9.00am.
All walk meeting points are subject to change.
Please contact the Health and Physical Activity Team on (024) 7683 3148 to confirm.

Radford Walk

Bell Green Walk

Lap Walking

Meet at Warwick University, Westwood Athletics Track, Kirby Corner Road, CV4 7AL at 6.30pm.
Wheelchair friendly.
All walk meeting points are subject to change.
Please contact the Health and Physical Activity Team on (024) 7683 3148 to confirm.

Tuesday 28 September

Toast and Toddle walk

Meet at Richard Lee Children's centre, The Drive, CV2 5FU at 9.15am.
All walk meeting points are subject to change.
Please contact the Health and Physical Activity Team on (024) 7683 3148 to confirm.

Canley walk

Wyken Croft Walk

Stoke Heath Walk

Tile Hill Walk

Lap Walking

Wednesday 29 September

Hillfields Walk

Lap Walking

Binley Walk

Meet at John White Com. Centre Grange Ave, Binley, CV3 2ED at 10.15am.
All walk meeting points are subject to change.
Please contact the Health and Physical Activity Team on 024 7683 3148 to confirm.

City Centre Walk - Council House

Meet at 1.00pm.
All walk meeting points are subject to change.
Please contact the Health and Physical Activity Team on 024 7683 3148 to confirm.

Thursday 30 September

Sowe Common/Wyken Pools Walk

Lap Walking

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