Showing posts with label festival. Show all posts
Showing posts with label festival. Show all posts

06 July 2011

Godiva Festival 2011

Last Saturday I went along with my daughter to the Memorial Park in Coventry for the Godiva Festival. Even though I have been here in Coventry for quite sometime, this was the first time I went to the Festival. There was no direct bus to the festival and there were some angry people and raised voices at the Pool Meadow bus station. I got into the #12 bus which took us to Earlsdon and we got down near the library there. We walked to the park from there.

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My daughter really enjoyed the Kid's art and crafts tent where we spent quite sometime making "stuff".

We then went around the various stalls and exhibits - learnt a few new and interesting things in the process.

Next was the Funfair - didn't go on any of the rides but my daughter won a bunny rabbit stuffed toy which is now her favourite toy at the moment. What is it with girls and soft toys?

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We then moved to the main festival area - bought some over priced ice-cream. Got some freebies for filling up a survey at the NHS stand and then sat down to listen to some music. No idea who was playing but they were OK but my daughter was more interested in visiting the 'Bang Goes the Theory' tent. I found some of the exhibits quite fascinating.

We then finally left the park at around 5 pm and walked back to Earlsdon where my wife picked us up.
It was nice to finally spend some quality time alone with my daughter.

14 October 2009

Hari Raya 2009

A long overdue post.

This was our 4th Raya here in the UK. It was more fun as we had family around - my sis-in-law and her family.

Eid 2009: Coventry

Eid 2009, Coventry

What is raya without the food?

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Cooked by the Mrs and her sister.

Visiting people:
Eid 2009: Coventry

First house
Eid 2009, Coventry

Another house
Eid 2009

Eid 2009

Yet another house
Eid 2009

Finally the obligatory family photo:
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