In September 2026 Dave Hirons spoke to Coventry German Circle about CAIF on the 80 anniversary. The talk was centred on Irmgard Rode’s story. The story takes place in Germany in the turbulent years between the two world wars. Born into a Catholic and strongly pacifist family, she grew up as the Weimar Republic gave… Continue reading Irmgard Rode and Coventry friendship
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Coventry MotorFest: Celebrating the City’s Automotive Heritage
Coventry has many claims to fame, but one of the strongest is its place in Britain's automotive history. From Daimler and Standard to Jaguar and the modern JLR era, the city has long been associated with car manufacture and engineering innovation. Each year, Coventry MotorFest celebrates that heritage by bringing vehicles, enthusiasts and the public… Continue reading Coventry MotorFest: Celebrating the City’s Automotive Heritage
Trusting the Air: A Poet’s Dresden Sojourn: Part 2
Amy Rugg In part 1 Amy describes first impressions of Dresden, the Frauenkirche, meeting artists and working in school. In part 2 she tells us about working with students in a high school, leading a workshop at Veranderbar, a community radio invite, and an unexpected evening meal. Volkshochschule After a brief respite, Annika returned from… Continue reading Trusting the Air: A Poet’s Dresden Sojourn: Part 2
Cork-Poetry Exchange August 2024 (1)
Cork is the capital of County Cork in the Republic of Ireland and has been twinned with Coventry since 1958. You can find out more about this link here. This year our connection with Cork has been strengthened by visits including those of two Coventry poets, Amy and Ann. In this post Amy describes taking… Continue reading Cork-Poetry Exchange August 2024 (1)
