Author Archives: Ian Henery

The Birmingham Grid Project 2023 – In Search of Urban Happiness

A new photographic Grid Project was launched in November 2022 and will be carried out in Birmingham and Halifax in 2023.  The project, In Search of Urban Happiness, will use different methods to previous projects and, along with photographers, will use writers.  Local poet Ian Henery has been commissioned to supply a variety of different […]

Poet in Residence Celebrates Mothering Sunday

The Poet in Residence of Wolverhampton’s radio station, WCR FM which broadcasts on 101.8 FM and online, has been commissioned to write a poem for Mothering Sunday. “Mother’s Day and Mothering Sunday are actually different “ explained Poet in Residence Ian Henery who hosted 3 days of events in the Mander Centre Community Hub last […]

British Science Week Celebrations

The Poet in Residence of Wolverhampton’s radio station, WCR FM, which broadcasts on 101.8 FM and online, is urging Wolverhampton to celebrate British Science Week between 10th March – 19th March. “It’s a 10 day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths” explained Ian Henery, Poet in Residence.  “The week aims to raise awareness, spark […]

Fairtrade Fortnight in Wolverhampton

Fairtrade Fortnight runs between 27th February to 12th March 2023 and Fairtrade farmers, workers and campaigners up and down the country are highlighting the difference fair trade can make to lives, communities and our shared environment. Fairtrade does this by rallying a global community of millions – farmers, supply chain partners, schools and governments – […]

International Polar Bear Day and Global Climate Change

The Poet in Residence of Wolverhampton`s radio station, WCR FM, has urged people in Wolverhampton to remember International Polar Bear Day to raise awareness about the impact of global climate change. “International Polar Bear day” said Ian Henery, Poet in Residence, “is an annual event celebrated every 27th February to coincide with the time period […]