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 […]
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“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, […]
The Coronation of King Charles III is a historic moment in the life of the nation and will take place on 6th May 2023 at Westminster Abbey conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury. The ceremony is rooted in longstanding tradition and the service will reflect The King`s role today and look to the future. Throughout […]
“I want to talk about the themes of hope, peace, joy and love as we head towards the end of the year” said Ian Henery, Poet in Residence of 101.8 WCR FM in Wolverhampton “and paint a rainbow over Wolverhampton”. There are 4 candles of Advent and one is lit each Sunday leading up to […]
The Poet in Residence at 101.8 WCR FM in Wolverhampton has written a new poem to mark World Buy Nothing Day on 25th November. “This is an international day of protest” explained Ian Henery, Poet in Residence “and a 24 hour detox against consumerism that coincides with Black Friday. It`s an opportunity for people to […]
(Pictured left to right in the Mander Centre Community Hub – Josh Griffiths, Ian Henery, Poet in Residence, Chris Allen, Chair WCR FM, Greg Stokes, The Kates Hill Press, Claire Tedstone, Saturday Books & Gallery, Laura Taylor, Marketing Manager, Mander Centre, Penelope Thomas, Wolverhampton Literature Festival, Alphina Ndlovu, Communities Against Racism Enterprise and Finance Director […]
The newly appointed Poet in Residence at WCR FM has written a special poem for Remembrance Day which will be broadcast by Wolverhampton`s radio station on 101.8 FM, online, Spotify and Listen Again. The poem is also available to view on the radio station`s Facebook, Instagram and website (www.wcrfm.com). Ian Henery, who was appointed on National Poetry […]
World Children`s Day is celebrated annually on 20th November each year with the goal of enhancing children`s well-being and advocating for their rights. It also helps people around the world to work together and raise children`s awareness to improve their welfare. Even though the celebration of Children`s Day takes place on a variety of […]
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