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Celebrating Coventry

Two University students, a musician and a community worker are among the latest recruits for a campaign that is highlighting the variety of people who live in Coventry.

Em Chuter and Tommy Precious, who are second year students at the University of Warwick, were pictured near to the new BBC Coventry and Warwickshire offices in Priory Place while Charlie Tomlinson from Longford and Traci Nobles, a singer with the Rainbow Choir, were pictured outside the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum.

The images are being advertised on buses in the city and are the latest posters produced that have captured images of ordinary people from different backgrounds, age groups, and communities.

Em, Tommy, Charlie and Traci volunteered to feature in the latest part of the Celebrating Coventry campaign after a sexual orientation group was set up in the city. The aim of the group is to challenge stereotypes about people who may be gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender. The campaign is funded by Coventry Partnership.

Em, who has lived in Coventry for two years and studies Law and Business, said: "I'm really excited to be involved in the campaign. Coventry feels like a diverse city and the exposure of different groups can only increase the sense of community and inclusion.

"There is a need for more facilities and support services for the city's minorities. Tommy and I are on the executive committee of Warwick Pride, representing the University's lesbian, gay, transgender, and bisexual community so it's important to be actively involved in promoting a positive message."

Chief Superintendant Chris Duffield, chair of Coventry Partnership's Equalities and Communities Theme Group, added: "Coventry is a place were people from across the nation and world have converged on. The city has very good community relations and celebrating the differences between all of its people is an important message to maintain."

Over the past two years 42 people have featured in the Celebrating Coventry campaign. Landmarks pictured include have included the Ricoh Arena, the Belgrade Theatre, the Whittle Arch and Coventry University library.

The latest images also include Anil Patel and Millie Briggs at the Memorial Park and Eric Sayce and Inderjet Sahota at the Cathedral Ruins.

For more details call Debbie Briggs, senior community policy officer, Coventry City Council on 7683 2683. 

Image attached: the Coventry people featured in Celebrating Coventry have helped recognise the city's diverse communities and its landmark developments.