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    Please send me to Coventry

    Feb 21, 2022 2 minutes
    Claire Jackson

    As I attempt to decipher the whereabouts of my blue dot, a woman approaches to offer much-needed wayfaring advice. She’s one of 5,000 Coventry residents who are giving up their time to volunteer as hosts, helping newcomers like me explore the latest offerings from the current UK City of Culture. This is more than a prestigious title: the accolade – bestowed every four years

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