The Poet in Residence of Wolverhampton`s radio station, WCR FM which broadcasts on 101.8 FM and online, is urging everyone to celebrate Kitten Day on Monday 10th July. “Who doesn’t love a kitten?” said Ian Henery, Poet in Residence. “Kittens have a gentle disposition and can make almost anyone’s heart melt and even when they […]
I Forgot Day is celebrated each year on 2nd July and is dedicated to forgetfulness. While we may be surrounded by calendars, both physical and digital, we still forget. It is a reminder to regenerate our response to reminders. This is a day when people acknowledge their flaws. “Are you prone to forget important dates […]
Poems of Hope – Ian Henery Over the past decade Ian Henery’s contribution to the literary scene in the West Midlands has been immense. Both as the movement’s advocate – and as an organiser of events in parts of the region (Walsall and the Black Country in particular) – he has seemed ubiquitous. He has […]
26th June is the United Nation`s International Day Against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking (“World Drug Day”) and the Poet in Residence at Wolverhampton`s WCR FM wants everyone in the city to understand what that means. “The day is an expression of the UN`s determination to strengthen action and co-operation to achieve the goal of […]
“It’s Father’s Day this Sunday so let’s celebrate Dad!” said the Poet in Residence of Wolverhampton`s WCR FM which broadcasts on 101.8 FM and online. “My Dad used to run a newsagents in Leicester Street in Whitmore Reans when he came out of the Royal Air Force” said Ian Henery, Poet in Residence. “As a […]
Do you eat healthily? Do you get your 5 a day? Healthy Eating Week runs from Monday 12th June to 16th June and is organised by the British Nutrition Foundation. The week aims to connect people, food and science so we can all eat healthily and have healthier lifestyles. It also aims to provide free […]
It was UN World Bicycle Day on Saturday 3rd June and – in a show of solidarity – UK Bike Week was celebrated between 5th – 11th June. This year is the 100th annual Bike Week, marking a century of celebrating everyday cycling for everyone. World Bicycle Day is about celebrating the bicycle as a simple, […]