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City of Culture have announced their 21 Coventry heroes, and producer Caring Communities team at the Trust Hannah Graham joined Brody to tell him all about the project.

Twenty-one of Coventry鈥檚 real-life, everyday heroes are being celebrated and recognised for their acts of kindness after a citywide search produced an incredible response.
More than 100 people were nominated by friends, family or neighbours for the #OurCovHeroes campaign, launched in the summer by Coventry City of Culture Trust. The final 21 were then selected by a panel of young people from Coventry Youth Activist Group and the Belgrade Theatre.
There are tales of community spirit bringing people together during lockdown, and those who have taken it upon themselves to help feed people who may otherwise have gone hungry.

Chenine Bhathena, of the Coventry City of Culture Trust, said: 鈥淚t has been incredibly moving to read the stories of all of the amazing nominees and it really does demonstrate the number of incredible everyday heroes in our city.
鈥淭he Covid-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges for all of us 鈥� but this project has shown how testing times for our communities really do bring out the best in people.
鈥淭he toughest part has been selecting our final 21 heroes, whose portraits are being displayed in the city centre. However, it is great that we have been able to recognise everyone who was nominated.
鈥淲e are grateful to everyone who put forward a nominee and hope that #OurCovHeroes provides a bit of festive cheer this winter. I know people in the city will continue to show understanding and care for those in need in their local community. We are inspired by you all.鈥�
In a year in which the high street has been badly hit, this is a great opportunity for people to rediscover the pivotal role that our shops and business have in the community. The Trust was overwhelmed with support from the businesses and the council, helping to share these important stories. People will be able to see the photography and illustrations at MOD Pizza, 14 Market Way, 30 City Arcade, Cat Ballou, Theatre Absolute and additional artwork will be visible at Drapers Bar, from Thursday 3rd December until Tuesday 5th January 2021.