Blogs
We asked people from all over the city to write blogs about why they think Coventry deserves to be UK City of Culture 2021.
Even though we’ve now won, it’s still really good to hear about what people think our city has to offer and why 2021 is going to be the most incredible year.
If you would like to write a blog please email: info@cov2021.co.uk
Latest blog
Celebrating International Women’s Day on 8 March
Celebrations for International Women’s Day this year will see millions come together, to celebrate and commemorate. Historically celebrated since 1909, the day may have assumed a more global dimension in recent years, but Coventry has long been a seat of activism (our very own Lady Godiva an example of that).
Much has changed of course, but this year’s theme of #BalanceForBetter got us thinking over at the 2021 offices: Who are these women that inspire us?
From the “fearless and creative” Stevie Nicks, to the “pioneering” Delia Derbyshire, our team had a lot to say about the influential women in our lives. The political and charitable work of Michelle Obama, Malala Yousafzai and Jasvinder Sanghera played a key part of our conversations as we discussed how they've helped to improve the lives of so many. Inspirational women from past and present were celebrated, from the pioneering space exploration of Mae Carol Jemison to the recent sporting feats of Coventry's own Kare Adenegan.
That's not all, there's Sandi Toksvig’s...
Peace, tranquillity, our messages for the future.
Devastated by the Blitz, Coventry responded with a message of forgiveness and peace, and a fervent wish to see the end violent conflict. This spirit of...
Unearth Coventry’s History at the City’s Archives
Archives of the city Coventry's year as City of Culture in 2021 is a great opportunity to highlight the fantastic archive material held by organisations in the...
National Curry Week in Coventry
It’s #NationalCurryWeek from 22nd to 28th October and an ideal time for us to share where we find our favourite curries in Coventry. From delicious daal, to mouth...
What does the City of Culture in 2021 mean to us…
Born and bred in Coventry we have always been proud of our city. When others chose to move away we stayed in the city we are proud to call home. Since starting...
A view from HQ
I realised my eyesight was past its best at a conference in 2016. The keynote speaker, Checkatrade Founder, Kevin Byrne, had spoken passionately to 400 people about...
Congratulations Coventry –UK City of Culture 2021 – Not Business As Usual
Silhouette Press is very happy to see that Coventry, the city, its citizens and the all of the artists, cultural organisations and the Coventry 2021 Bid Team have been...
Send me to Coventry… anytime!
Around Coventry, there are bands, musicians, artists. And they are everywhere. Singers, drummers, guitarists, maybe even some more traditional instruments, such as...
White Rabbits – a poem
We received this on Facebook today, and we loved it too much not to share: White rabbits White rabbits I 'bagsy' it first now I'll get a present and never be...
Mander Hadley photography competition #WhatCoventryMeansToMe
Coventry is a thriving multicultural city, abuzz with museums, galleries, theatres, restaurants, sports teams, two universities, stunning ancient and modern...
Building healthier and more inclusive communities with people proud of their City!
EnV (Coventry) C.I.C is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) that includes managing and sustaining the award-winning Coventry Ambassador volunteer programme....
A ‘century of culture’ for Coventry
A guest blog by Jonathon Harris, Curator for Coventry Biennial of Contemporary Art Work continues apace at Coventry Biennial of Contemporary Art, in preparation for...
Rising from the ashes and rebuilding
One of Coventry’s emblems is a Phoenix – rising from the ashes and rebuilding – this is, for me, the best way to explain why I am backing the City of Culture...
On parathas, confidence, and who gets to have ideas
A guest blog from Jo Hunter, from national arts organisation 64 Million Artists. A couple of weeks ago I was lucky enough to be invited to a workshop hosted by...
Sent to Coventry?
'Sent to Coventry' is an expression I’ve often been quoted, when telling of my birthplace. The phrase originates from the 17th century (SAY WHAT?) It saw an...
From Ghost Town to Host Town
Many words have already been written and even more words have been spoken about "The City of Culture" and Coventry's place in the bid. There are those who dismiss such...
Coventry – A newfound appreciation
I’ve lived in Coventry for 22 years. That’s a large chunk of my life spent living within the shadow of the three spires. So why am I here? The easy answer would be...
We belong to the city, and it belongs to us
I've been thinking a lot recently about what makes an individual put down roots in a place. I've tried to analyse what it was that made me settle here in Coventry - to...
What I love about Coventry
I may not be from Coventry - even though it's just a short commute from my home town of Solihull - and my knowledge previously didn’t extend much further than the...
MY COVENTRY – a then and now perspective
As a young child and teenager, I lived in Rugby. My first memory of Coventry was birthday treats to which I could invite a friend to at Owen and Owen’s restaurant...
Coventry – a quietly brilliant friend
Everyone has one. The quietly brilliant friend. They are never the loudest at the party, never the one who shouts about their achievements on Facebook and always the...
My City of Culture, by Morocco Dave
Coventry is bidding to become the UK City of Culture in 2021. Here’s my take on the city, it’s culture and my (vanishingly small) part in it. I have a...
What can a city like Coventry REALLY do in a year of culture? by Richard Harrison
You can’t get away from people these days banging on about how we are going to beat 10 other cities to the title of UK City of Culture in 2021. We all know Coventry...
Why i #LoveCov by Helen, born and bred Coventrian
When people ask where I am from, I tell them. I say Coventry. Many people actually don’t actually know where it is. Some people mention the blitz. I get fed...
Yellow Post It Notes
Walking through the door on that Wednesday night to the sounds of raucous laughter, we sensed this was a good match. Richard and Rishard joined together by the City of...
We’ll Live & Die In These Towns – A blog by Tom Clarke
I'm an adopted son of Coventry, I moved here when I was a teenager and found a city of open arms rich and diverse in culture and teeming with creativity. The...
#lovecov and it’s about time everyone else did too
Richard Harrison has lived in Coventry for 17 years, he works at the University of Warwick but mainly bangs on about Coventry as he thinks it is a a wonderfully...
My Dear Old Cov – A blog by Luka Owen
I'm a born and bred Coventry girl. Even after moving to the big smoke to follow my dreams of becoming a performer, I found myself landed back here, in dear old...
