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
(Lead 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
September 2025
| DATE | TIME | ACTIVITY | VENUE | COST |
Tues 2nd Sept | 1:00 – 2:30pm
| Tennis taster session
*All equipment provided | North Coventry and Warwickshire Club Binley Road CV3 1HB | FREE |
Weds 3rd Sept | 1:00 – 2:30pm | Chat Central History Group Talk by John Greatrex: Joseph and his amazing Crystal Palace | Trinity House Old Bluecoat School 5a Priory Row CV1 5EX | FREE |
Tues 9th Sept | 2:00 – 3:30pm | Pool Meet Up | Rileys Sports Bar Butts Road CV1 3JZ | |
Fri 12th Sept | 11:00 am– 12:15 pm | Heritage Open Days: Holy Trinity Church
| Holy Trinity Church Priory Row CV1 5EX | FREE |
Fri 12th Sept | 12:45 – 2:00 pm | Heritage Open Days: Holy Trinity Church
| Holy Trinity Church Priory Row CV1 5EX | FREE |
Weds 17th Sept | 2:30 – 4:00 pm | Guest Speaker Atmos
Local photographer, Atmos, will talk about his work and how you can find your own images by tuning into your surroundings | Warwick Road Church Centre (United Reformed Church) Warwick Road CV1 1EX | FREE |
Weds 17th Sept | 6:30 – 9:00 pm | Dr David Lees Remembering the Forgotten Blitz: bombing and reconciliation in Paris and Normandy and how Coventry showed the way | Chapter House, Coventry Cathedral CV1 5FJ
| FREE |
Fri 19th Sept | 9:45 am – 12:15pm | Dame Goodyvers Daye
Colourful procession led by the Godiva Sisters with multicultural song and dance performances concluding with a community picnic* | Broadgate and Priory Gardens
Meet outside Holy Trinity Church CV1 5EX
| FREE |
Sat 20th Sept | 9:15am – 11:15am | Mission Possible: Group Volunteering Help set up the River Festival | FarGo Village Far Gosford Street CV1 5ED | FREE |
Sat 20th Sept | 11:00 am – 4:00pm | Chat Central at the River Festival
Pop along and enjoy live music, theatre, DJs, crafts and storytelling as well as learning more about Coventry’s River Sherbourne | FarGo Village Far Gosford Street CV1 5ED
| FREE |
Weds 24th Sept | 1:00 – 2:30pm | Wellness through Singing with Fran Egan | Anglican Chapel London Road Cemetery, CV1 2JT | FREE |
Tues 30th Sept | 10:00 – 11:30am | Group Volunteering: Litter Pick
*All equipment provided | Coventry Canal Basin CV1 4LY
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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.
Celia Monaghan
(Chat Central Lead Officer) 07541343491
Email: c.monaghan@vacoventry.org.uk chatcentral@vacoventry.org.uk
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.
Testimonials
Chat Central – our funder:
