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g n i liv TODAY PEDAL TO PARIS
Fancy a bike ride with a difference? Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity is looking for pedallers to take part in its second annual London to Paris bike ride in September. Cyclists of all abilities can take part in the 300mile, four-day challenge to raise funds for sick children and their families cared for at the hospital. Details on how to sign up at www.bch.org.uk/Event/london-paris
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RSC’S YOUTH BOOST A new partnership is helping young people from a range of backgrounds to raise aspirations through theatre. Positive Youth Foundation and the Royal Shakespeare Company have committed to engaging more young people in Coventry and Warwickshire
through a range of activities at the RSC.The most recent saw 50 young people take part in the Community Literary Carnival Pageant, using the play Romeo and Juliet as inspiration – part of Shakespeare’s Birthday Celebrations.
BENJAMIN’S LIFE AND RHYMES Internationally renowned poet, musician and Birmingham Living cover star Benjamin Zephaniah has hit the road on his first solo UK tour in eight years. Shows coincide with the publication of his autobiography, The Life And Rhymes Of Benjamin Zephaniah, and include Birmingham Town Hall on 15 June. Benjamin reflects on a life that includes a close friendship with Nelson Mandela, a musical career that has included collaborations with Sinead O’Conner and The Wailers, and his political campaigning.
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ON TRACK TO HELP HOMELESS An encounter with a homeless man on the streets while waiting for a late night taxi in Wolverhampton has led to a singer-song writing duo releasing a track first written 25 years ago – with all record sales going to charity. Cornerstone, headed by musicians Dave Lawrence and Jamie Davey, are hoping that the single, Taxi Rank, will boost funds for charities including St George’s HUB in their home city. Hear Cornerstone at www.cornerstoneband.com or facebook.com/cornerstone201
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