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20th Anniversary Year

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2013 Coventry Community Cohesion Award

EVENTS PROGRAMME 2014Saturday 7th Juneto Monday 30th June

All events are free unless otherwise stated

About Positive Images FestivalWelcome to the 2014 Positive Images Festival programme and join with us in celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Positive Images Festival. This year we have over 150 events and activities taking place across the city - so there is something for everyone and most of it is FREE to attend.

The Festival began as a one day celebration of Coventry’s Diverse communities in 1994 at the Central Hall as a book fair, organised by the Coventry Library and Information Service. Over the years, the Festival has become an independent event and has grown to a three week celebration and this year will see Positive Images events taking place in July and August as well.

Positive Images Festival is run and funded by volunteers. All the organisations affiliated, whether from the voluntary, educational or statutory sector or from communities and faith organisations, work under the umbrella of Positive Images. The Festival would not happen without its volunteers and this year, in particular, students from Coventry University. We thank them for their great support.

The Festival was founded to celebrate the amazing heritage and traditions of the city’s minority and mainstream communities but it also now embraces diversity in all its forms. People and organisations representing communities, faiths and other forms of diversity will be leading, taking part in, and performing in the Festival. Positive Images Festival embraces diversity in all its forms and supports local artists, writers, dancers, musicians, poets as well as sourcing all its publicity, equipment and supplies from Coventry. This makes Positive Images a truly Coventry based Festival.

The Festival this year will be launched by Coventry’s own Lady Godiva, Pru Porretta, at noon on Saturday 7th June and then will welcome the new Lord Mayor, Cllr Hazel Noonan, at 1.30pm when she welcomes the Festival to the city.

We hope you enjoy the Festival this year and we hope you are able to come along to as many of the events and activities as you can. Your views on the Festival will be very welcome and these can be left at www.positiveimagesfestival.co.uk

Colin ScottFestival ChairMay 2014

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1.00pm - 4.00pmMulticultural Big LunchWar Memorial Park, near the brass bandBig Lunch, UK’s annual get together for neighbours, will be held on 1 June. Here, in Coventry, we will join the rest of the nation by holding a Multicultural Big Lunch at the Memorial Park. Come and join us in the celebration of diversity by bringing along a dish and sharing it with others.Contact: coventrylanguagecafe@outlook.com www.meetup.com/The-Coventry-Language-Cafe/

1.00pm - 3.00pm Rainbow Poetry Writers & Narrators Group MeetingStoke Community Library, Kingsway, CV2 4EAContact: 024 7678 6990 stoke.library@coventry.gov.ukGroup meets first Sunday in the month at the Central Library.

2.00pm - 3.30pm Bands in the ParkWar Memorial ParkCat Mctigue

Volunteer WeekPopping up in the City Centre, Voluntary Action Coventry have co-ordinated a range of activities, with many organisations. Contact: 024 7622 0381 www.vacoventry.org.uk

Sunday 1st June

Wednesday 4th - Saturday 8th June

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9.30am - 12 noonPampering MorningFWT at Hillfields Community Hub, 6 Paul Stacey House, Hillfields, CV1 5GUCome along and take time out to unwind with a manicure and nail art. Free activity including refreshments. Women and children welcome.Contact: 024 7663 7693 office@fwt.org.uk www.fwt.org.uk

10.30am - 12 noonBollywood DancingFWT - A Centre for Women, 70-72 Elmsdale Avenue, Foleshill, CV6 6ESCome along and learn the art and techniques of this exciting and modern Indian dance. Free activity including light refreshments. Women and children welcome.Contact: 024 7663 7693 office@fwt.org.uk www.fwt.org.uk

Wednesday 4th June

Friday 6th June

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Festival Programme

12 noon - 4.00pmFestival Launch

Smithford Way, CV1 1FYAn 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.See Launch flyer and website for more details.

10.00am - 4.00pmMulticultural Book, Craft and Food FairSmithford Way, CV1 1FY20 stalls selling a wide variety of multicultural books, artefacts, dvds, crafts, food and musical instruments from Europe, Africa and Asia. Contact: 024 7683 2457 or colrsco@yahoo.co.uk

11.00am - 12 noonPositive Images Children’s Storytime and Craft SessionCentral Library, Smithford Way, CV1 1FYContact: 024 7683 2325 Repeat event Sunday 8 June 2.00pm - 3.00pm

11.00am - 12 noon Children’s Stories from Around the World followed by a Martial Arts DemonstrationStoke Community Library, Kingsway, CV2 4EA Contact details see 1 June.

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Saturday 7th June

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11.00am - 3.00pm Foleshill Health FestivalFoleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BG 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.Contact: 024 7678 6977 foleshill.library@coventry.gov.uk

2.00pm - 3.00pmStories from Around the World celebrating our Diversity Foleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BG Repeat events 21 & 28 June.See above for contact details.Hillfields Library, St Peter’s Community Centre, CV6 5BG Repeat events 21 & 28 June.Contact: 024 7678 6980 hillfields.library@coventry.gov.uk

1.00pm - 4.00pmFilm and Tribute to Stuart HallThe Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Jordan Well, CV1 5QPCoventry 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

2.00pm - 2.45pmChildren’s StorytimeArena Park Library, Coventry Arena Shopping Park, Classic Drive, CV6 6ASContact: 024 7678 5152 arenapark.library@coventry.go.uk

Sunday 8th June

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2.00pm - 3.00pm Positive Images themed Children’s Storytime and Craft SessionCentral Library, Smithford Way, CV1 1FY Contact details see 7June.

2.00pm - 3.30pm Bands in the ParkSpencer ParkCubbington Silver Band

9.30am - 11.30amFree IT Drop in Session (Women only)Stoke Community Library, Kingsway, CV2 4EALearn 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. Repeat events 16, 23 & 30 June.

10.30am - 2.00pmSewing Class Sahil, 449 Foleshill Road, CV6 5AQ Learn from a professional fashion designer how to stitch Salwar Kameez.Contact: 024 7663 8745 sahilproject@btopenworld.com Repeat events 16 & 23 June.

Monday 9th June

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11.15am - 12.30pm Yoga for Wellbeing (women only)St Paul’s Church Hall, 346 Foleshill Road, Foleshill, CV6 5AJMind and body control, a combination of breathing exercises, postures and meditation.Contact: 07851 164 990/07900 408 588 info@ekta-unity.org Repeat event 23 June.

11.30am - 12.30pmHealth and Wellbeing Coffee MorningSahil, 449 Foleshill Road, CV6 5AQ Ladies from different cultures and backgrounds get together to reduce isolation and build social skills. Repeat events 16 & 23 June.Contact details see 10.30am event.

1.00pm - 3.00pm Gidda and Boliyan (traditional Punjabi folk songs)St Paul’s Church Hall, 346 Foleshill Road, Foleshill, CV6 5AJCome and join the group - an opportunity for women to enjoy themselves whilst learning and sharing traditional folk songs. Women only.Contact details see 11.15am event.

12 noon - 1.00pmMonday Lunch for £1.00 onlySt. Peter’s Centre, Charles Street, CV1 5NPEnjoy freshly prepared dish and dessert, with recipes to try at home. An excellent opportunity to try food from around the world. Repeat events 16, 23 & 30 June.Contact: Sherrita/Joan 024 7663 2877 bookings@stpeterscentre.org.uk www.stpeterscentre.org.uk

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2.00pm - 4.00pmGreen IT WorkshopCentral Library, Smithford Way, CV1 1FYAn interactive two-hour workshop, facilitated by Green IT expert, Tripta Prashar. Learn how we can reduce the environmental impact of IT and how technology can reduce your carbon footprint and save you money and time.18+ onlyPlaces limited - booking required. Contact: 024 7683 2314 enquiries@givingtimeandsolutions.com

4.00pm - 6.00pm Flyzone: Nintendo Wii and laptopsFoleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BG Session for young people 8 years and over. (Wii 4.30pm - 5.30pm)Repeat events 16, 23 & 30 June.Contact details see 7 June.

4.30pm - 5.30pmPositive Images Craft SessionsAldermoor Library, Acorn Street, CV3 1DPRepeat events 16, 23 & 30 June. Contact: 024 7678 8438 aldermoor.library@coventry.gov.uk

9.30am - 11.30am Introduction to ITFoleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BG Computer class in partnership with Foleshill Women’s Training. Free drop in session for adults wanting an introduction to IT.Repeat events 17 & 24 June.Contact details see 7 June.

Tuesday 10th June

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10.00am - 10.30am Multicultural RhymetimeFoleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BG For under 4 year olds and parents and carers with children’s songs in different languages.Repeat events 13, 17, 20, 24 & 27 June. Contact details see 7 June.

10.00am - 11.00amExercise to Music and Pilate’s ClassSt. Paul’s Community Hall, Foleshill Road, CV6 5AJCome and join an exercise class to strengthen core muscles and improve physical and mental health and wellbeing.Repeat events 17 & 24 June.Sahil contact details see 9 June.

11.00am - 1.00pm Coffee Books and ArtFoleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BG New weekly discussion group for anyone who enjoys coffee, books and art.Repeat events 17 & 24 June.Contact details see 7 June.

11.00am - 2.00pm Support GroupSt. Paul’s Community Hall, Foleshill Road, CV6 5AJCreative arts and design session. Plus embroidery and knitting.Repeat events 17 & 24 June. Sahil contact details see 9 June.

1.00pm - 3.00pmFree IT Drop in SessionTile Hill Library, Jardine Crescent, Tile Hill, CV4 9PLFor details see 9 June. Repeat events 17 & 24 June.1.00pm - 2.30pm

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Tuesday Coffee Afternoon for WomenSt. Peter’s Centre, Charles Street, CV1 5NPEnjoy new company and friends and share in creative activities. Repeat events 17 & 24 June.Contact: Sherrita/Joan 024 7663 2877 bookings@stpeterscentre.org.uk www.stpeterscentre.org.uk

2.00pm - 3.00pm Meditation Session in partnership with Coventry Brahma KumarisFoleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BG Repeat events 17 & 24 June.Contact details see 7 June.

9.30am - 11.00am Family First – in partnership with Foleshill Children’s Services Foleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BG Creative and fun play and stay session for under 4s and parents.Repeat events 18 & 25 June.Contact details see 7 June.

9.30am - 12 noonSummer FunFWT at Hillfields Community Hub, 6 Paul Stacey House, Hillfields, CV1 5GUJoin us to paint flower pots with your own unique design and plant sunflower seeds to grow at home. Repeat event at FWT 13 June.

Wednesday 11th June

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10.00am - 12 noonWalking Group and Coffee MorningSahil, 449 Foleshill Road, CV6 5AQ Walk to Cash’s Lane Park to break through isolation.Repeat events 18 & 25 June.Contact details see 9 June.

10.30am - 1.30pmWorkshops for adults on the theme of Random Acts of KindnessCentral Library, Smithford Way, CV1 1FYIn 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. Repeat event 17 June.Contact: Gabrielle Back gabrielle@back.f9.co.uk

12 noon - 1.00pmSahaja Yoga/Meditation ClassSahil, 449 Foleshill Road, CV6 5AQLearn to meditate to improve mental health wellbeing.Repeat events 18 & 25 June.Contact details see 9 June.

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10.00am - 3.00pmCommunity Information Fair(organised by Voluntary Action Coventry)Bull Yard, CV1 1LHVoluntary and community groups in Coventry will showcase their work to the public and raise awareness of their services.Contact: 024 7622 0381 info@vacoventry.org.uk www.vacoventry.org.uk

10.00am - 3.00pm National Careers Service EventFoleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BG Free support for CV writing, job searches and employment advice.Repeat events 19 & 26 June.Contact details see 7 June.

10.30am - 11.00amMulticultural StorytimeHillfields Library, St. Peter’s Community Centre,CV1 5NPFor the under 4s and their parents and carers. Join in with children’s songs in different languages.Repeat events 19 & 26 June.Contact details see 7 June.

10.30am - 12.30pm Knitting Club in partnership with the Ekta Unity Group Foleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BG All women welcome. Repeat events 19 & 26 June.Contact details see 7 June.

Thursday 12th June

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10.30am - 11.30amBook Club: Readers Discussion GroupFoleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BG Contact details see 7 June.

11.00am - 12 noon Dolki ClassSahil, 449 Foleshill Road, CV6 5AQ Learn to play the Dolki, improve your confidence, build social skills and enjoy a healthy meal.Repeat events 19 & 26 June.Contact details see 9 June.

11.30am - 12.30pmGoing to TownFoleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BGA 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.Contact details see 7 June.

1.00pm - 3.00pmComputer Class in partnership with Foleshill Women’s TrainingFoleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BGFree drop in session for adults wanting an introduction to IT.Repeat events 19 & 26 June.Contact details see 7 June. 1.00pm - 3.00pm Foleshill Cultural Learning Cafe in partnership with Wild EarthFoleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BG Informal workshops to make friends, learn about different communities and celebrate the city’s diversity.Repeat events 19 & 26 June.Contact details see 9 June.

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2.00pm - 2.30pmMulticultural StorytimeFoleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BGFor the under 4s and their parents and carers. Join in with children’s songs in different languages.Repeat events 19 & 26 June.Contact details see 7 June.

4.00pm - 5.30pmSari dressing and Asian Calligraphy sessionCaludon Castle School and Community Library, Axholme Road, CV2 5BD Have a go at a sari dressing and try your hand at Chinese and Punjabi calligraphy.Contact: 024 7678 8300 caludon.library@coventry.gov.uk

4.00pm - 6.00pm Multicultural Arts and Crafts and Laptop SessionFoleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BG For young people 8 years and over. (Laptop 4.00pm - 5.00pm & Arts and Crafts from around the world 5.00pm - 6.00pm)Repeat events 19 and 26 June.Contact details see 7 June.

Children’s workshops in selected schools, on the themes of Random Acts of Kindness and Greening of the City.

Thursday 12th & Friday 13th June

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10.00am - 10.30am & 11.00am - 11.30amPositive Images RhymetimeCoundon Library, Molesley Avenue, CV6 1HTJoin in with rhymes for children 0 to 4 years.Contact: 024 7678 6969 coundon.library@coventry.gov.uk

10.00am - 11.00amLibrary Book Group MeetingDiscussion about a popular book by an international author.Contact: 024 7678 6966 cheylesmore.library@coventry.gov.uk

10.00am - 2.00pmInformation and Advice for people over the age of 50Age UK High Street Office, CV1 1EXFind 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 1.30pm - 2.00pmMulticultural RhymetimeHillfields Library, St Peter’s Community Centre, Hillfields, CV1 5NP For under 4s and their parents/carers. Join in with children’s songs in different languages.Repeat events 20 & 27 June.Contact: 024 7678 6980 hillfields.library@coventry.gov.uk

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Friday 13th June

6.00pm - 10.30pmGrand Charity EventBelgrade Theatre, Belgrade Square, CV1 1GSBOPA (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 dav.prasad@hotmail.com

9.00am - 3.00pm Positive Images Fun Day (storytime 2.00pm - 3.00pm)Coundon Library, Molesley Avenue, CV6 1HTCraft sessions and storytime. Contact details see 13 June.

11.00am - 11.45amStorytimeJubilee Crescent Library Come and hear stories from around the world and do exotic crafts.Contact: 024 7678 6981jubileecrescent.library@coventry.gov.uk

11.00am - 4.00pm Weaver’s House Open DayThe Weaver’s House, 121 Upper Spon Street, CV1 3BQVisit the historic building and hear the story of a weaver who is believed to have lived in Black Swan Terrace around 1540. Garden to rear and refreshments available. Repeat events 12 July, 9 August, 13 and 14 September.Contact: 024 7625 7117 info@weavershouse.org www.theweavershouse.org

Saturday 14th June

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Friday 13th June

11.00am - 12 noonStories from Around the World followed by Turban Tying SessionStoke Community Library, Kingsway, CV2 4EA Contact details see 1 June.

12 noon - 2.00pm EmbraceRainbows, Short Street, Parkside, CV1 2LWA fortnightly friendship group for gay and bisexual men aged 50 or over in Coventry.Age Concern details see 13 June.

1.30pm - 3.30pmGreen IT WorkshopCentral Library, Smithford Way, CV1 1FYAn interactive two-hour workshop, facilitatedby Green IT expert, Tripta Prashar. Learn how we can reduce the environmental impact of IT and how technology can reduce your carbon footprint and save you money and time. 18+ onlyPlaces limited - booking required. Contact: 024 7683 2314 enquiries@givingtimeandsolutions.com

2.00pm - 3.00pmFather’s Day Storytime Foleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BG Contact details see 7 June.Hillfields Library Contact details see 13 June.Special storytime for accompanied under 8’s to celebrate Father’s Day, with craft activities.

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2.00pm - 3.00pmLetters Past and Present Allesley Park Library, Whitaker Road, CV5 9JE Children, come along to our Children’s “Chatterbooks” session and write a letter to parents/grandparents on the theme of “What I want to be when I grow up”.Adults, come along to our Adults Reading Group Session and write a letter on the theme of “Should Have, Could Have, Would Have”.

7.00pm - 9.30pm Talented Stars Concert Methodist Central Hall, Warwick Lane, CV1 2HAAn evening concert promoting dancers, singers and comedians in the city. Contact: satdhaiwal@hotmail.com colrsco@yahoo.co.ukwww.eventbrite.co.uk/e/positive-images-talented-stars-event-tickets-11523435907

2.00pm - 3.30pm Bands in the ParkAllesley HallCoventry Consortium Big Band

11.30amYoga in the ParkWar Memorial Park, Kenilworth RoadWomen only yoga session, followed by a picnic. Bring your own food.Ekta-Unity Contact details see 9 June.

Sunday 15th June

Monday 16th June

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10.30am - 12.30pmCoventry’s Industrial History – a guided city centre walkWe start from outside the swimming baths (Coventry Sports and Leisure Centre), Fairfax Street, CV1 5RY (opposite the car park). This is a roughly circular walk (including the Canal Basin) and we finish at the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Jordan Well, CV1 5QP.Contact: Eleanor Nesbitt 024 7650 2443Mobile 075167 67158 nesbitt.eleanor@yahoo.co.uk

10.30am - 1.30pmWorkshops for adults on the theme of Random Acts of KindnessCentral Library, Smithford Way, CV1 1FYFor details see 11 June.

7.30pm Matinees 19 & 21 June 1.30pmFar from the seaShop Front Theatre, 38 City Arcade, CV1 3HWA new play from Steve Waters and directed by Chris O’Connell, Theatre Absolute.Told through the eyes of a contemporary Polish woman, an affluent early 90’s family, and a bombastic Alderman of a 1950’s local authority, ‘Far From The Sea’ is a witty and darkly humorous play about power, place, and the industry of war.Tickets: £8.00 & £6.00 concs via www.oxboffice.com or 0845 680 1926 (n.b there will also be a small quantity available on the door, please check with Theatre Absolute 07799 292957) www.theatreabsolute.co.uk

17 - 21st June

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Tuesday 17th June

9.30am - 12.00 noonPampering MorningFWT at Hillfields Community Hub, 6 Paul Stacey House, Hillfields, CV1 5GUCome along and take time out to unwind with a facial. Free activity including refreshments. Women and children welcome. Contact details see 4 June.

11.00am - 1.00pm Antakshri Event - Free Bollywood Song QuizFoleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BG Contact details see 7 June.

2.00pm - 4.00pmCoventry Literary TrailCome and discover Coventry’s connections with some great British writers. We start from the Coventry Welcome sign on the grassed area opposite the entrance to Coventry Railway Station and finish in Broadgate. Contact: Eleanor Nesbitt 024 7650 2443 Mobile 075167 67158 nesbitt.eleanor@yahoo.co.uk

4.30pm - 5.30pmMaking African MasksCaludon Castle School and Community Library, Axholme Road, CV2 5BD Special crafts session for children 5 to 12 years.Contact details see 12 June.

Wednesday 18th June

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10.30am - 11.30amAuthor event Cheylesmore Library, Poitiers Road, CV3 5JXEleanor Nesbitt talks about Pool of Life, the recently published story of Asian Agony aunt, Kailash Puri.Contact: 024 7678 6966 cheylesmore.library@coventry.gov.uk

10.30am - 12.00 noonPampering morningFWT - A Centre for Women, 70-72 Elmsdale Avenue, Foleshill, CV6 6ESMehandi & Eyebrow threading.Contact details see 4 June.

5.00pm - 6.00pmChatterbook SessionJubilee Crescent Library, Jubilee Crescent, Radford, CV6 3EXA lively book talk and games session. 8 to 11 years.Contact: 024 7678 6981

6.30pm Mixed Marriage, Mixed EmotionsQuaker Meeting House, Hill Street, CV1 4ANA chance to explore the rewards and challenges of cross-cultural relationships, drawing on examples from literature as well as our own life stories. Please bring wedding photos and of other family occasions for our display. All welcome.Contact: Alison Mukherjee 024 7650 1559 alison@samukh.plus.com

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Friday 20th June

11.00am - 12 noonStories from AfricaCaludon Castle School and Community Library, Axholme Road, CV2 5BD Africa themed story time for children 4 to 12 years.Contact details see 12 June.

Stories from Around the World followed by Calligraphy SessionStoke Community Library, Kingsway, CV2 4EA Contact details see 1 June.

1.00pm - 5.30pmCommunities in the ParkPrimrose Hill Park, Berry Street/Paynes Lane, CV1 5JTCome 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 dimitrik@covrefugee.com

2.00pm - 3.00pmMartial Arts DemonstrationAldermoor Library, Acorn Street, Aldermoor, CV3 1DPContact: 024 76788438

6.30pm - 9.30pm Multicultural Concert of Music and DanceUkrainian Hall, 103 Leicester Causeway, CV1 4HLAn 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.See separate flyer and www.positiveimagesfestival.co.uk for details.

Saturday 21st June

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1.00pm - 3.00pmMultilingual Language CaféCentral Library, Smithford Way, CV1 1FYWould 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: coventrylanguagecafe@outlook.com www.meetup.com/The-Coventry-Language-Cafe/

2.00pm - 3.30pm Bands in the ParkSpencer ParkThe Warwickshire Band RRF

3.15pm - 5.00pm Muslims for Peace and Charity – a seminarSt Peter’s Community Centre, Charles Street, Hillfields, CV1 5NPAll 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 suleman_yusaf@hotmail.com

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Sunday 22nd June

4.00pmPositively PalestinianHabibi, 142 Far Gosford Street, CV1 5DYCome 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: coventryfop@hotmail.co.uk www.facebook.com/pages/Coventry-Friends-of-Palestine-Group/348472765293519

2.00pm - 2.30pmRhymetime Jubilee Crescent Library, Jubilee Crescent, Radford, CV6 3EXChildren’s singing session with songs from around the world.Contact: 024 7678 6981 jubilee.crescent@coventry.gov.uk

2.00pm - 2.30pm Songs and Rhymes from Around the WorldStoke Library, Kingsway, Stoke, CV2 4EAContact: 024 7678 6990 stoke.library@coventry.gov.uk

Tuesday 24th June

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7.45pm - 9.00pmInter Faith Worship for Mid-Summer’s DaySt. Peter’s Centre, Charles Street, Coventry, CV1 5NPHillfields 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 stephen.hartley@btinternet.com

9.30am - 12 noonCrafty FunFWT at Hillfields Community Hub, 6 Paul Stacey House, Hillfields, CV1 5GUDesign and sew your own embroidered pillow and fill it with relaxing dried lavender. Free activity, including refreshments. Women and children welcome. Contact details see 6 June.

11.00am - 2.00pmFriendship Event 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.Age Concern contact details see 13 June.

Wednesday 25th June

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Thursday 26th June

10.30am - 11.30amGet Going TogetherRibbon Court, 689 Foleshill Road, CV6 5JQGames led by a qualified instructor who understands the needs of people in later life. These games are accessible to anyone.Age Concern contact details see 13 June.

10.00am - 3.00pm Sahil’s Men’s Open Day: Positive well being for South Asian MenSt. Paul’s Community Hall, Foleshill Road, CV6 5AJLearn 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.Sahil contact details see 9 June.

10.00am - 3.00pm Sahil’s South Asian Women’s Open Day: Positive well being for South Asian WomenSt. Paul’s Community Hall, Foleshill Road, CV6 5AJA 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.Sahil contact details see 9 June.

Friday 27th June

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10.30am - 12 noonCrafty FunFWT at Hillfields Community Hub, 6 Paul Stacey House, Hillfields, CV1 5GUContact details see 25 June.

6.00pm - 7.30pm (5.30pm for 6pm start)Sent from Coventry – The Spirit of Twinning, Reconciliation and Friendship. Tales by Phil Baylis. Central Library, Smithford Way, CV1 1FYAn 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 2314slavica.s@ntlworld.com

11.00am - 12 noonStories from around the world followed by Rangoli Craft SessionStoke Community Library, Kingsway, CV2 4EA Contact details see 20 June.

12noon - 4.00pmHillfields Readers Open Day with Positive Images FestivalHope Centre, Hillfields, CV1 5LB An afternoon of music, poetry, storytelling and dance by local artists, poets and storytellers. With crafts, quizzes and prizes. See separate leaflet for details.Contact: Colin Scott 024 7683 2457/07939251 722 colrsco@yahoo.co.uk

Saturday 28th June

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2.00pm - 3.00pm Multicultural Storytelling sessionCheylesmore Library, Poitiers Road, CV3 5JXStorytelling a renowned local storyteller. Storytelling session every Saturday.Contact details see 13 June.

1.00pm - 3.00pmThe Big Music and Film QuizHerbert Art Gallery - Learning Space 2Come along and get involved in an interactive music and film quiz on Hollywood and pop music. Contact: satdhaiwal@hotmail.com colrsco@yahoo.co.ukwww.eventbrite.co.uk/e/positive-images-festival-the-big-quiz-event-tickets-11535839005

2.00pm - 3.30pm Bands in the ParkLongford ParkOut of the Blue Big Band

1.00pm - 3.00pmUnravelling the Noise: A FilmEGO, Jesson House, Tower Street, CV1 1JN (behind Transport Museum)Ekta-Unity in partnership with Ego invites you to the screening of the film by Kuldip Powar, with music by Nitin Sawhney. A poetic journey of war, memory and dialogue.Contact details see 9 June.

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Memories from the Islands exhibition Monday 17th March - 16th June Central Library, Smithford Way, Coventry, CV1 1FY The photographs in this exhibition form part of a collection commissioned by the Ministry of Information during the 1950s and 1960s to illustrate the geography and way of life in the Caribbean. It features archive images from across the islands including Jamaica, Barbados and Trinidad.

Celebrating Positive Images Display7th - 30th JuneFoleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BGA display by pupils from Edgewick Community Primary School to celebrate our diversity.Contact details see 7 June.

Positive Images Display7th - 30th JuneHillfields Library, St Peter’s Community Centre, CV1 5NP A display created by pupils from a local primary school to celebrate the 2014 Festival.Contact: 024 7678 6977

“Letters Past and Present” Display7th June - 30th June Allesley Park Library, Whitaker Road, Allesley Park, CV5 9JE In the age of texting and e-mailing, have we lost the art of writing to each other? Remember when you waited for the postman to hear news from your friends and families? Come along and see a display of letters past and present and have the chance at our other events to write a letter of your own.

Butterfly exhibition14th July - 25th July Central Library, Smithford Way, Coventry, CV1 1FY The exhibition will feature information about the Butterfly Project and examples of recycled butterflies submitted by schools. It will also include samples of the butterfly collage made up of 2000 butterflies. The actual collage is 3m x 2m and will be exhibited at Holy Trinity Church in autumn. It has been entered for the Guinness Book of Records.

Exhibitions

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Talented Stars ConcertMethodist Central Hall, Warwick Lane, CV1 2HA

Performers

Richard Stark - Opera singerSee link at www.richardstark.co.uk/

Sam Scherdel - Multi instrumentalists Sticks & Stones which was the No1 in Qatar.www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZb7Y22GRc8 and I Stand Still - www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwgU781JsbA

Paul Straws - Liverpool based singer-songwriterSelf animation done by himself for new single just released ‘You Wouldn’t See it That Way’- www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPpZEICS2Dc and The Cooked Branches Fall- www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_XTYbMNLeM

ShaoDow - Independent artist and rapper BullSpit- www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YXwSQpEy78

Gas Mark10!!! www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFS001Vzc4s

Contact for the Concert www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/positive-images-talented-stars-event-tickets-11523435907

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