COVENTRY’S Fargo Village is planning a big birthday weekender to mark its tenth anniversary.
Funding from the Arts Council England’s National Lottery Project Grants for the weekend of September 28-29 will provide a programme of exciting activities including street artists, food and music.
There will be gigs in The Box during the evenings, all proceedings will be donated to the village’s partner charity Coventry and Warwickshire Mind.
Summer holiday art workshops are taking place for children to make decorations for the weekend.
Holly Hewitt, manager at FarGo Village said: “We are delighted to receive this funding from Arts Council England which will allow our team to curate a community festival that represents the inclusiveness of our city and attract diverse audiences.
“It will be a perfect way to celebrate 10 years of FarGo Village and the events will underline everything that we represent including independence and creativity.
“The activities will give people of all ages the opportunity to attend the Big Birthday Weekender and have a go at a new activity for free or at a low cost.
“I’m sure it will be a weekend to remember and we are looking forward to sharing more details when the programme is finalised.
“We are expecting a few special guests to join us so please keep checking our social media platforms.”
