Summer Outdoor Activity Camp '23 - Coombe Abbey Park

Five weeks of outdoor activity camps will be held in Coombe Abbey Park this summer by Coventry Outdoors Education Service, part of Coventry City Council.

The camps are open to anyone between the ages of 11 and 15. Each participant is guaranteed to have an unforgettable adventure, which will include learning survival techniques, to taking part in all sorts of outdoor activities and challenges, whilst making new friends and having lots of fun!

Activities include:

• Combat Archery
• Laser Tag
• Bushcraft
• Survival Skills

Outdoor Activity Camps can be booked online.(External link)

• Date: Monday 31 July 2023 - Friday 1 September 2023. Recurs weekly on Monday.
• Location: Coombe Abbey Park, Brinklow Road, Binley, Coventry, CV3 2AB
  
• Cost: £25 per person, per day.
• Time: 10:00 - 15:00
  

For more information visit the Coventry Outdoors website(External link) or contact the team at: OutdoorEducation@coventry.gov.uk(External link)

The Power of You

The Power Of You was created with the aim of bringing together young black women, ages 18-24, to foster sisterhood, develop confidence in their careers.

We are inviting you to an afternoon of authentic conversations and connections. The "Power of You" event is deeply inspired by the impactful International Women's Day (IWD) campaign from last year, which embraced the empowering theme of "Choose to Challenge." This influential initiative urged individuals to challenge and confront gender bias, inequality, and stereotypes, fostering a more inclusive and equal world.

We specifically noticed the challenges young black women face due to prevalent stereotypes and discrimination in achieving their academic and professional goals.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-power-of-you-tickets-651204198287(External link)

Date:1st July 2023.

Cost: Free

Time: 13:00 - 16:00

Could you be Coventry's Poet Laureate?

Applications for Young and Adult Coventry Poet Laureate 2023-25

Coventry Libraries and Information Service are looking forward to appointing a further two new Poet Laureates in October 2023 for a two year period.

The Coventry Poet Laureate and Coventry Young Poet Laureate are honorary posts which will involve writing poems to commemorate significant moments, giving performances of their work and encouraging an interest in poetry across the city.

Workshops

There will be a workshop at Central Library where you can find out about each role and the application process:

• Coventry Poet Laureate Workshop - Saturday 1 July 10.30am - 12.30pm at Central Library

• Coventry Young Poet Laureate Workshop - Saturday 15 July 10.30am - 12.30pm at Central Library

The workshops will be run by current Coventry Poet Laureate 2021-2023 Emilie Lauren Jones.

Book your workshop place by contacting Coventry Central Library on 024 7683 2314 or by sending an email

Apply to be Coventry's Poet Laureate

Applicants should be:

• Coventry Poet Laureate - 18 years or older on 31 August 2023

• Coventry Young Poet Laureate - 13 years or older and under 18 years old on 31 August 2023

Applicants are asked to submit two short poems, one of which should reference the theme Refuge.

Closing date Friday 18 August 2023 at 12 noon.

Find out more about the workshops and apply online.

Free Open Day at the Weaver's House

Visit The Weaver’s House for a free Open Day. Experience life and work in the 1540s and explore the working medieval garden. Refreshments available.

Visit The Weaver’s House and garden for a free Open Day. Experience how John Croke, a Coventry narrow-loom weaver and his family would have lived and worked in the 1540s. The restored historic building includes a full-size replica of a medieval loom in the upstairs ‘solar’ room. Explore the working medieval garden showing the plants that would have been grown for food, flavouring, medicine and household use. Enjoy talks on the daily life of a weaver in bygone days, medieval times, and the history of the building. You may also see demonstrations including weaving and spinning during your visit. Tea, coffee and homemade cakes are served on Open Days. Please note the solar room containing the loom is accessed by ladder. Suggested last entry time 3.30pm. Entry is free, donations are very welcome.

For full details visit the website. The Weaver’s House, 121, Upper Spon Street, Spon End, Coventry, CV1 3BQ.

Date:15th July 2023.

Cost: Free

Time: 10:00 - 16:00