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
Activity Timetable
Our activities for the month ahead are here!
Download the timetable here
March 2025
| DATE | TIME | ACTIVITY | VENUE | COST |
Tues 4th March | 10:00 – 11:45am | National Trust Supporters Group ‘Flowers for the Trust’ | Earlsdon Methodist Church, 227 Albany Road CV5 6NF Watch three flower arrangements being created based on paintings in NT houses | FREE to Chat Central members *£2 to non-members *Arrangements will be raffled after the talk |
Tues 4th March | 7:45 – 9:15pm | The People’s Show Choir *2 of a 6-week taster course | Cheylesmore Community Centre 111 Arundel Road CV3 5JL | FREE |
Thurs 6th March | 2:00 – 4:00pm | Mindfulness Made Easy | United Reformed Church Hall Warwick Road CV1 1EX | FREE |
Tues 11th March | 7:45 – 9:15pm | The People’s Show Choir *3 of a 6-week taster course | Cheylesmore Community Centre 111 Arundel Road CV3 5JL | FREE |
Weds 12th March | 2:00 – 4:00pm | Underground Lights Songwriting Workshop | Methodist Central Hall Warwick Lane CV1 2HA | FREE Chat Central spaces are limited, please book your place with Chat Central by Friday 7th March |
Weds 19th March | 2:30 – 4:00pm | National Lottery Open Week Event: Drama workshop | United Reformed Church Hall Warwick Road CV1 1EX | FREE and open to non-members with a National Lottery ticket |
Fri 21st March | 10:15 – 11:30 am | History Talks on Coventry | Herbert Art Gallery & Museum Jordan Well CV1 5QP | FREE to Chat Central members *£4.50 to non-members or £3.50 with a Go CV card |
Tues 25th March | 7:45 – 9:15pm | The People’s Show Choir *5 of a 6-week taster course | Cheylesmore Community Centre 111 Arundel Road CV3 5JL | FREE |
Fri 28th March | 7:30 – 9:30pm | Greyfriars Art and Recreation Society: The history of St. John the Baptist Church | Unitarian Church Holyhead Road CV1 3AE | FREE to Chat Central members £2 for members/guests |
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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