Coventry Peace Festival invites those who are holding events that are linked to the theme of Peace to apply for financial support up to a maximum of £250. If events need a larger amount, applicants can make a business case … Continue reading →
The Conference was run by Coventry Lord Mayor’s Committee for Peace and Reconciliation in association with United Nations Association Coventry Branch on 8 November 2019 Coventry Council House. It attracted 56 peace activists and 58 children aged 10-14 from 17 schools. The … Continue reading →
For many years, Coventry has been running a two week annual Peace Festival culminating on the anniversary of the bombing on 14 November 1940. This year, due to staff changes and a new City Events Manager Jon Hogan only recently … Continue reading →
On Armistice Day, 11 November 2016, the UK author Michael Morpurgo delivered the 2016 Lord Mayor’s Peace Lecture in Coventry. Author of War Horse and many other much loved books and former Children’s Laureate, Michael Morpurgo based his lecture on … Continue reading →