Celebrating Peace in Coventry: The Coventry Peace Festival 2025
The Roots of Peace
Every November, the city of Coventry pauses to remember. The Coventry Peace Festival marks not only the anniversary of the devastating Blitz of 14 November 1940, but also celebrates the city’s ongoing commitment to peace, reconciliation and community renewal. This year—on the 85th anniversary—it holds a special resonance: the festival emphasises Coventry’s resilience, cultural creativity and role as a “City of Peace and Reconciliation”.
The official festival website describes the event as a “programme of public events and activities that promote peace, unity, understanding and positive community relationships.”
Its Influence and Impact
Over the years, the Coventry Peace Festival has grown in both scale and purpose. Key features of the 2025 programme include:
A monumental installation inspired by Coventry Cathedral, comprising 1,300 cardboard boxes crafted by local residents—a powerful symbol of memory, hope and communal creativity.
The Lord Mayor’s Peace Lecture, delivered by Mandy Sanghera OBE on 6 November, exploring her work with victims of honour-based violence and cultural abuse.
A diverse programme of walks, workshops, exhibitions and performances—offered free of charge—inviting Coventry’s inhabitants and visitors to reflect together, learn together and build stronger connections.
The practical community impact is significant. These events:
strengthen inter-faith, inter-cultural and inter-generational dialogue
provide accessible creative and mental-wellbeing activities in shared public spaces
remind the city of its legacy while inviting a future of active peace-making
Join Emerald Book Club
As part of this year’s festival, the Emerald Book Club is proud to present Stories of Peace: A Community Storytelling Walk in the Park. This event is rooted directly in the festival’s themes of peace and reconciliation.
By choosing to gather in Red House Park and offering a walk that intersperses live storytelling, poems and open-mic sharing, we are:
promoting togetherness and listening in a relaxed outdoor environment
creating a safe space for participants to reflect on peace, forgiveness and unity
connecting ours to Coventry’s broader story of resilience, recovery and hope
Why this Matters
Our involvement is more than just an event—it’s a contribution to Coventry’s identity. Through the Emerald Book Club’s walk:
Local voices will be heard—those of poets, storytellers and community members alike
Public space becomes an active site of inclusion and cultural exchange
Attendance and interaction nurture the festival’s goal of cultivating positive community relationships around peace
Join Us
📅 Saturday 8 November 2025 🕐 1–3 PM 📍 Red House Park, Coventry 💚 Free event | All welcome | No booking required
Come share your story, listen to another’s, and walk with us as part of Coventry’s ever-evolving peace journey.
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Coventry Peace Festival Events
Booking for events is not required unless stated on the event listing.
Coventry Multifaith Annual Peace Walk 2025
Coventry Multifaith Forum Saturday 1 November 2025, 10am to 2pm Priory Visitor Centre
The theme of this peace walk links to the commemoration of the 85th anniversary of The Blitz. It also links to the national interfaith week theme which is ‘community together we serve’. Each place of worship will be presenting an item that develops social cohesion.
Let’s Embrace Peace
Vanny Radio Saturday 1 November 2025, 11am to 3pm 161 Broad Street Centre
Join us for an inspiring day of creativity and connection as part of Coventry’s Peace Festival. Through performances, workshops, art and intergenerational dialogues, we’ll explore peace, unity and understanding. Young people will lead creative projects and discussions celebrating diversity, empathy, and community harmony. Everyone is welcome to take part.
Sikhs in World War II
Gurdwara Guru Nanak Parkash Monday 3 November 2025, 5.30pm – 7pm Gurdwara Guru Nanak Parkash
Service and exhibition about the role that Sikhs played in World War II. Hear from different speakers and see the exhibition.
Songmaking
Underground Lights Tuesday 4 November 2025, 2pm to 4pm Coventry Central Hall
Join Underground Lights for this creative workshop where you’ll work together as a group to create a song exploring peace and reconciliation. Session suitable for people aged 18+.
Learn the Heritage Craft of Woodcarving
Coventry Woodcarvers Association Tuesday 4 and Tuesday 11 November 2025, 5.45pm to 8pm Finham Park School
People are invited to have a go at woodcarving. We will start with an introductory talk and demonstration, followed by practical instruction to learn carving techniques. Attendees can then carve a dove of peace. There will be different options to finish the carving so everyone can create their own individual dove. Emailcov.carvers@gmail.comto book. Suitable for ages 11 and over. Anyone under the age of 17 must beaccompanied by parent or guardian.
Peace Without Reconciliation: Lessons from East Asia
University of Warwick Tuesday 4 November 2025, 6.15pm to 8pm The Oculus, University of Warwick campus
A panel of experts on East Asia will unpack the politics of the recent World War II commemorations. Drawing on examples like Hiroshima, they will show how national politics have intertwined with national memories used for political ends, creating obstacles to reconciliation as nations clash over opposing interpretations of history. Following the discussion members of the audience will be invited to ask questions.Visit the University of Warwick website to book.
Coventry Peace Trail
Coventry Lord Mayor’s Committee for Peace and Reconciliation Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 November 2025, 10.30am to 12pm Coventry Cathedral Ruins – beside The Charred Cross
This walking tour visits sites associated with peace in Coventry city centre. It begins with the ruins of St. Michael’s Cathedral and concludes in Millennium Place. This year will focus on the peace trail sites near Coventry Cathedral Ruins. Everyone will be given a free Peace Trail booklet with information about all 27 Peace Trail sites.
Lord Mayor’s Peace Lecture
Coventry Lord Mayor’s Committee for Peace and Reconciliation Thursday 6 November 2025, 6pm to 8.30pm Coventry Cathedral
This year’s Lord Mayor’s Peace Lecture will be delivered by international human rights activist, Mandy Sanghera OBE. Her work focuses on supporting victims and survivors of honour-based violence and cultural abuse, with the lecture covering some of her vital work and advising how people can help and support this cause. Emaildavidfishcf@msn.comto book.
Reflections with Godiva Sisters
Godiva Trust Friday 7 November 2025, 11am to 1pm Priory Visitor Centre
We remember the message that went out around the world after the Blitz, the message of Peace and Reconciliation. In these turbulent times, the Godiva Sisters reflect on the world through their cultures and faiths and spread the message of peace in Coventry. There will be a short walk to reflect in Priory Gardens.
Peace Wreaths from the Orchard
Coventry Peace Orchard Saturday 8 November 2025, 11.30am to 1.30pm Visitors Centre at the War Memorial Park
An outdoor, hands-on workshop where participants create small autumn wreaths or hanging decorations using natural and found materials from the Peace Orchard. Twigs, windfall apples, leaves, pinecones, seed heads and recycled ribbons are woven into simple circular wreaths.
Stories of Peace: A Community Storytelling Walk in the Park
Emerald Book Club CIC Saturday 8 November 2025, 1pm to 3pm Red House Park
Emerald Book Club proposes Stories of Peace: A Community Storytelling Walk in the Park – an interactive outdoor storytelling experience at Red House Park. The walk has been designed to celebrate peace, unity and reconciliation through the power of stories and words. Emailemeraldbookclub@gmail.comto book.
Together for Peace
Young Beacons CIC Workshops on Thursday 6 and Friday 7 November, 12.30pm to 2.30pm Showcase on Saturday 8 November, 1pm to 5pm Wava Hall
Event where children and young people will come together to create art pieces that represent and promote peace. These will be pieces that resonate with, and represent the significance of, both the Blitz and Coventry’s identity as a City of Peace and Reconciliation. There will be two sessions to create the art pieces followed by a showcase to share the art. To book a place for youngsters aged 8 – 18, emailinfo@youngbeacons.co.uk.
Soul Coventry
Priory Visitor Centre Saturday 8 November 2025, 6pm to 9:30pm Priory Visitor Centre Tickets must be purchased in advance to attend this event
A dynamic live music and poetry event dedicated to showcasing the talents of local and emerging artists from Coventry. Our mission is to create a safe, intimate and welcoming environment that encourages individuals to share their artistic expressions. Join us as we provide a platform for participants to explore and communicate their personal journeys, healing and growth through creativity. To book tickets,visit the event page.
Remembrance Sunday Service
Coventry City Council War Memorial Park Sunday 9 November, 11am to 1pm
Annual Remembrance Sunday Service which takes place by the Cenotaph in the park. Attended by the Lord Mayor of Coventry, the Bishop of Coventry and serving and retired members of the armed forces. The event is followed by a ceremony at London Road Cemetery at 3pm.
The Role of the Civic University in Peace Dialogue and Education
University of Warwick 10 November |10am – 11am (UK time) An online event on via Microsoft Teams, exploring how students, researchers, and the local community can encourage peace, critical thinking, and civic engagement amid rising misinformation and polarisation. To join, email Briony Jones atB.Jones.5@warwick.ac.ukfor a link.
Faces of Hope
ALTA Community Monday 10 November 2025, 10am to 3pm MS Therapy Centre
Faces of Hope is a deeply personal exploration of healing, peace and renewal. Working with plaster of Paris and clay, artist Veronica Grant has created calm, gentle faces emerging from rough, textured surface. This artwork captures how beauty can grow from pain, and how the human spirit can find its way back to gentleness and light.
Acknowledging Support of the Commonwealth in the World Wars
St Paul’s Church Monday 10 November 2025, 10.30am to 11.30am Peace Park (corner of Foleshill Road/Livingstone Road)
Local schools will read peace poetry local places of worship to acknowledge members of their congregations/sangat that fought in the war. We’ll focus on the 85th anniversary since the Coventry Blitz and remember the efforts of our community to recover and serve each other and the city together.
Tea, Tales and Togetherness
Foleshill Women’s Training Tuesday 12 November 2025, 10am to 2pm Foleshill Women’s Training Centre
This women’s only event will bring together women from diverse backgrounds to celebrate peace through poetry, storytelling, and cultural sharing. Participants will read short poems in their own languages, express their hopes for peace. Refreshments will be provided. Booking required – call 07508 437589 or 024 7663 7693
History Tour around Coventry Cathedral
WATCH Charity Tuesday 12 November 2025, 3.30pm to 5.30pm WATCH Community Centre
A trip for young people aged 8 to 18 to visit Coventry Cathedral. They will get the chance to connect with the city’s history, particularly The Blitz, and the Cathedral’s role as a symbol of peace. This visit will inspire their understanding of reconciliation so they can work together to produce a show to air on local radio.
Malaysian Coventry Society Thursday 13 November 2025, 12pm to 3pm Evro Cafe by Warung
We are a community group promoting cultural understanding, friendship and shared learning among communities in our city. We are running a ‘Show and Tell’ cultural workshop to raise awareness of Malaysian culture through interactive and sensory experiences including food, costumes, games and crafts.
Radio Show “Coventry: City of Peace and Reconciliation”
WATCH Charity Friday 14 November 2025, 10am to 12pm WATCH Community Centre
Working with our Skillz with Hillz radio training cohort, young people will co-create and broadcast a radio programme. The show will feature reflections, interviews and creative expressions inspired by the Peace Festival’s themes, their experiences at the Cathedral and in the workshops.
Dove Decorating Workshop
WATCH Charity Thursday 13 November, 3.30pm to 5.30pm WATCH Community Centre
This session is for children and young people aged 8 to 18. They will design and decorate clay or paper doves, symbolising peace, hope and reconciliation. The doves will serve as both a personal reflection and a collective artwork, highlighting the importance of peace across generations.
Hearts can ache without breaking: The story of the Coventry Blitz as seen from Holy Trinity
Holy Trinity Church Friday 14 November, 12pm to 2pm Holy Trinity Church
Join us to listen to a short talk to hear the story of the Coventry Blitz as seen from Holy Trinity. The talk will be followed by a tour of the church with particular attention to the damage caused by war, and evidence of peace and restoration. The talks will take place at 12pm and 1pm.
Peace Builders: Create Coventry’s Mini Peace Wall
Coventry Boys and Girls Club Thursday 14November, 4.30pm to 7.30pm Coventry Boys and Girls Club
“Peace Builders” will invite children to create individual “peace bricks” – decorated cardboard and tiles featuring their drawings, poems, or messages about peace, kindness, and reconciliation. Discussions about the blitz and how it impacted Coventry and how we need peace and reconciliation more than ever in the modern world. These personal contributions will be assembled into a collaborative Mini Peace Wall, a striking display symbolising how individual voices can come together to build unity. Booking not required, but consent form will need to be filled in for young people on attendance. To fill it out in advance please email to request a copyscott.dwyer@cbgc.org.uk, however, you will be able to fill it in on the day. Suitable for ages 7 – 12 years.
Reborn Phoenix
LTB Priory Place Saturday 15 November, 10am to 5pm Priory Visitor Centre
Reborn Phoenix is a female-led artistic collaboration between Sherrie Edgar, Toni Peach, and Michala Gyetvai, who will create a powerful new mixed-media painting and accompanying poem re-imagining George Wagstaffe’s The Phoenix sculpture. This new work pays tribute to the courage and resilience of women who served during the Blitz and throughout World War II.
It Takes a City
Talking Birds Saturday 15 November, 3pm to 3.45pm Coventry Cathedral Tickets must be purchased in advance to attend this event
It Takes a City tells the extraordinary story of two bomb disposal crews; one in 2008, when the uncovering of an unexploded WW2 bomb led to the evacuation of the city centre, and one during the Blitz of 1940. This special promenade performance with live music reflects on the legacy of conflict. To book, visit theCoventry Cathedral events listing.
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“Carpe diem” is a Latin phrase meaning “seize the day” or “pluck the day”. It encourages people to make the most of the present moment without dwelling on the future. The expression originates from the Roman poet Horace, who used it in his Odes as part of a longer injunction about enjoying life now because the future is uncertain
In Horace, the phrase is part of the longer carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero, which is often translated as “Seize the day, put very little trust in tomorrow (the future)”. The ode says that the future is unforeseen and that one should not leave to chance future happenings, but rather one should do all one can today to make one’s own future better. This phrase is usually understood against Horace’s Epicurean background
Origin and History
The phrase comes from the Roman poet Horace’s Odes, published in 23 BCE. The original saying is “carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero,” which translates to “pluck the day, trusting as little as possible in the next one”
Ask not (’tis forbidden knowledge), what our destined term of years, Mine and yours; nor scan the tables of your Babylonish seers. Better far to bear the future, my Leuconoe, like the past, Whether Jove has many winters yet to give, or this our last; This, that makes the Tyrrhenebillows spend their strength against the shore. Strain your wine and prove your wisdom; life is short; should hope be more? In the moment of our talking, envious time has ebb’d away. Seize the present; trust tomorrow e’en as little as you may. Wikipedia
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🌿 Emerald Book Club – World Mental Health Day 2025
Theme: Love Yourself, Accept Yourself Date: 10 October 2025
At Emerald Book Club, we believe that books are more than stories — they’re safe spaces. They heal, comfort, inspire, and remind us that we are not alone in our journeys.
On this World Mental Health Day, we take a moment to celebrate the power of reading as a tool for emotional wellness and self-discovery.
💚 Books and Mental Health: A Beautiful Connection
Reading allows us to step into different worlds, understand new perspectives, and process our own emotions through the words of others. Whether it’s a poem that reflects how we feel, a novel that gives us escape, or a memoir that reminds us of resilience — reading nurtures the mind and soothes the soul.
Through shared stories, we find healing, empathy, and connection — the very foundations of mental wellness.
🌱 How Emerald Book Club Supports Wellbeing
📚 Safe Conversations: Our book discussions offer a judgment-free zone for members to share their thoughts and emotions. 💬 Poetic Mondays & Reading Circles: These creative spaces help members express themselves and feel heard. 🤝 Community Connection: Through reading, we build friendships and reduce isolation — one story at a time. 🌸 Mindful Reading Choices: We often explore uplifting, empowering, and reflective books that inspire self-acceptance and growth.
🌻 Our Message Today:
Take care of your mind as you would your favorite book — gently, with patience and love. It’s okay to pause, reflect, and rest. It’s okay to seek help and share your story. Every chapter of your life matters — and you are the author of your healing. 💚
📖 Join the Movement
This week, we invite our members and readers everywhere to:
Share a book that helped them through a difficult time
Read something that brings peace and hope
Write a few words or a poem about self-love and mental wellbeing
Together, let’s remind each other that stories heal — and that through reading, we can learn to love ourselves and accept ourselves.
💚 Happy World Mental Health Day from Emerald Book Club 💚
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“Invictus” is a short poem by English poet William Ernest Henley. Henley wrote it in 1875, and in 1888 he published it in his first volume of poems, Book of Verses, in the section titled “Life and Death”.
INVICTUS 👏🙏
Out of the night that covers me, Black as the pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul.
In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeonings of chance My head is bloody, but unbowed.
Beyond this place of wrath and tears Looms but the Horror of the shade, And yet the menace of the years Finds and shall find me unafraid.
It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll, I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul
🎉 Sports Fest Returns to Coventry this Summer with Six Days of Free Fun!
Coventry’s much-loved Sports Fest is making a dynamic return this summer, transforming Broadgate into a buzzing hub of sports, wellness, and community spirit from Tuesday 12 August to Sunday 17 August 2025, daily from 10am to 4pm — and it’s completely free!
Delivered by CV Life and Coventry City Council, this six-day festival promises something for everyone — from kids discovering new hobbies, to adults rekindling old sporting passions, and families simply enjoying the energy of the summer holidays in the city centre.
the Sports Fest line-up is packed with activities suitable for all ages and abilities. Enthusiasts can also try their hand at cheerleading, table tennis, goalball, and so much more.
In addition to the action-packed schedule, the festival will include a Quiet Hour every day from 10am – 11am, specially designed to create a calmer, low-sensory environment for those who benefit from a quieter setting — making the event inclusive and accessible to all.
Local and national sports organisations and clubs will be out in force, offering not just demos and coaching sessions but also real opportunities to get involved long-term. Whether you’re looking to join a local team, learn a new sport, or simply get more active — this is the perfect time to give it a go.
Wendy Jackson, Community Engagement Manager at CV Life, shared her excitement:
“CV Life is really excited to be a part of Sports Fest again this year. As always, the event is going to be great and I hope we get to see lots of happy faces and families enjoy what will be on offer. Local clubs, groups and organisations will provide a whole host of activities to engage with all ages and abilities. We hope to see as many people enjoy the week of free activities and get as many people as possible active outdoors this summer holiday.”
Coventry Sports Fest
Local and national sports organisations and clubs will be out in force, offering not just demos and coaching sessions but also real opportunities to get involved long-term. Whether you’re looking to join a local team, learn a new sport, or simply get more active — this is the perfect time to give it a go.
Previous editions of Sports Fest have drawn thousands, with the 2022 event alone attracting over 15,000 visitors across six days — making it one of the most successful community events in the region.
So, whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just looking for a day of summer fun, Sports Fest 2025 promises a week of healthy activity, community vibes, and the perfect way to stay active during the school holidays.
Don’t miss the action — save the date and bring your trainers, your friends, and your energy!
👉 Keep an eye on the full activity schedule coming soon via: www.cvlife.co.uk
Embark on a fascinating journey through the alphabet with “Alphabet Adventure: 2000 Words Starting with ‘A’ – The Ultimate Word Search Book for Aficionados.” This unique word search book is dedicated entirely to words that begin with the letter ‘A,’ offering a delightful and challenging experience for word enthusiasts of all levels.
Featuring over 2000 carefully selected words, this book promises hours of entertainment and mental stimulation. From everyday terms like “Abbreviate” and “Adaptively” to more complex words such as “Admonitive” and “Advections,” each puzzle is crafted to enhance your vocabulary and sharpen your mind.
Immerse yourself in themes that span various categories, including Animals, Art, Astronomy, Anatomy, and more. Whether you’re a linguist, a student, or simply someone who enjoys a good word puzzle, this book provides an engaging and educational way to explore the rich tapestry of the English language.
Discover the excitement of word searching with a singular focus on ‘A’ words. “Alphabet Adventure” is perfect for anyone looking to improve their word skills while enjoying a captivating and thematic puzzle experience. Pick up your copy today and dive into the world of ‘A’ – a place where every puzzle is an adventure in itself!
Our book selections reflect diverse voices, powerful themes, and a passion for lifelong learning. Join us on our journey as we celebrate books that move, challenge, and bring us together. Explore our collection and discover your next great read with us.
- Emerald Book Club
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