Chat Central
Chat Central
Voluntary Action Coventry has been making people a little stronger since 1957, supporting hundreds of people into community roles each year. We are a nice bunch and have an open-door policy. Give us a try.
We engage adults of all ages and physical abilities from all areas of Coventry. Whether new to the city, a student from overseas, a migrant, bereaved, retired, a new parent, just out of hospital, dealing with an illness or condition that limits their ability to get out, or just out of practice with socialising and getting more active and ‘out there.’
You may feel isolated, or a little bit stuck about taking the next step. Through our projects Chat Central and Active Central we build people up to explore their interests and occupations and start doing the things they want to do.
Chat Central
Voluntary Action Coventry has been making people a little stronger since 1957, supporting hundreds of people into community roles each year. We are a nice bunch and have an open-door policy. Give us a try.
We engage adults of all ages and physical abilities from all areas of Coventry. Whether new to the city, a student from overseas, a migrant, bereaved, retired, a new parent, just out of hospital, dealing with an illness or condition that limits their ability to get out, or just out of practice with socialising and getting more active and ‘out there.’
You may feel isolated, or a little bit stuck about taking the next step. Through our projects Chat Central and Active Central we build people up to explore their interests and occupations and start doing the things they want to do.
Exploring Interests
- meeting new friends
- rediscovering interests or finding new ones
- building confidence through trying new things in groups and having fun
- increasing connections through social networks, advice seeking and improving people’s feelings of isolation
- getting around Coventry
- group volunteering or community activity
- getting into healthy routines and light exercise
- we work with what people can do not what they can’t do
Taking Part
If you want to take part in any of the activities as a participant and/or a volunteer – please do let us know and we will keep you informed. When referring someone to us, please ensure that you have their consent in doing so.
Click here to read more about our aims, values and expectations when you attend our events.
Celia Monaghan
(Engagement Officer Chat Central) 07541343491
Email: c.monaghan@vacoventry.org.uk chatcentral@vacoventry.org.uk
Sarah Taylor
(Project Assistant, Chat Central) 07729 290 317
Email: s.taylor@vacoventry.org.uk chatcentral@vacoventry.org.uk
Activity Timetable
Our activities for the month ahead are here!
Download the timetable here
January 2025
| DATE | TIME | ACTIVITY | VENUE | COST |
Sunday 19th January | 3:30 – 6:30pm | Lantern Lit Wassail Parade
From Lakeview Park, across Four Pounds Avenue to Food Union Allotment (Sherbourne Valley Allotments) | Lakeview Park
Meet at the corner of Four Pounds Avenue and Lake View Road (CV5 8GS) at 3:30 pm | FREE
*small charge for food, cash only (optional)
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Tuesday 21st Jan | 10:00am – 12:30pm | National Trust Volunteer Recruitment | Charterhouse Heritage Park (CV1 2JR)
Meet at the steps to the New Cathedral at 10:00am (CV1 5AB) and walk to Charterhouse (20 mins) | FREE |
Weds 22nd Jan | 12:00 -2:00pm | Well-being Wednesday
12: 00 – 1:00pm Chair yoga 1:00 – 2:00pm Creative writing | Holbrooks Library
Holbrook Community Care Association, 115 Holbrook Lane, CV6 4DE | FREE |
Thurs 23rd Jan | 10:30am – 12:30pm | Sherbourne Valley Project Nature Crafts | War Memorial Park
*You will need to book your free place with Chat Central by Fri 17th Jan | FREE |
Weds 29th Jan | 11:00am – 1:00pm | Wellbeing Event | Central Library Smithford Way CV1 1FY
*meet outside the library at 11:00 am | FREE |
Chat Central Registration Form
Volunteer With Us!
Would you like to make a difference through volunteering? Then join the Chat Central team as a volunteer and help with refreshments or activity planning. You will receive training, a rewards card, travel expenses paid and the chance to socialise with other volunteers. It’s a great way to increase work experience, build confidence and keep busy doing something that makes you feel good!
Get in touch to find out more.
Need immediate mental health support?
Call the Mental Health Matters 24-hour Coventry helpline on
0800 616171
Dimensions of Health and Wellbeing
Dimensions of Health and Wellbeing is a free, online tool providing self-care information to support adults, children and young people in Coventry and Warwickshire. Self-care information is tailored to a person’s own needs and the challenges they face and is available 24/7. Click here to Use Dimensions. Click here to view our animation about how Dimensions can support you.If you have any feedback on the tool, please email. dimensions@covwarkpt.nhs.uk.
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