Soothing Sounds of the City
Soothing Sounds of the City
A blackbird sings in the distance, its melody weaving through the air. Nearby, water trickles gently over stones, while a breeze whispers through the slender branches of a willow tree. The soft hum of a bumblebee drifts past, mingling with the crunch of footsteps on gravel. Crickets chirp in steady rhythm, a twig snaps, a branch creaks. Wings flutter briefly, paws patter across the earth, and far beyond the garden’s edge, the faint hum of passing cars.
Be part of a unique project capturing the calming sounds of Coventry’s natural and green spaces. Join our free Soothing Sounds of the City workshop this June!
We are hosting six separate workshops with sound magician Clare Savory helping us capture the soothing sounds around us. This will all feed into an exciting showcase coming later this year.
Workshops are open to adults aged 18+ and booking is required. Most of the workshops will include a physical walk through woodland or green space so please bear this in mind when booking your place. Stout outdoor footwear will be required. We are unable to guarantee places to sit and rest during some sessions.
Tuesday 17 June 2025
- Workshop 1: Willenhall Wood 9am – 12noon. Meet at Woodside Family Hub, Middleride, Willenhall CV3 3GL
- Workshop 2: Limbrick Wood 1.30pm – 4pm. Meet at Tile Hill Library, Jardine Crescent, Tile Hill CV4 9PL
Wednesday 18 June 2025
- Workshop 3: Limbrick Wood 9am – 12noon. Meet at Tile Hill Library, Jardine Crescent, Tile Hill CV4 9PL
- Workshop 4: Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve 1pm – 4pm. Meet at Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve car park, Brandon Lane, Coventry CV3 3GW
Thursday 19 June 2025
- Workshop 5: Seated indoor workshop 9am – 12noon. Allesley Park Library, Allesley Park Neighbourhood Centre, Whitaker Road, CV5 9JE
- Workshop 6: Allesley Walled Garden 1pm – 4pm. Meet at Allesley Park car park, Allesley Hall Drive, CV5 9AD
Places on these workshops are limited. To book your place:
Complete the online form, telephone: 024 7683 2314 or visit your local Library and book in person with a member of staff.