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
July 2025
| DATE | TIME | ACTIVITY | VENUE | COST |
Thurs 17th July | 11:30am – 2:00pm | Group Volunteering: The People’s Patch Community Garden with Groundwork and CV Life | Alan Higgs Centre Allard Way CV3 1HW *Please contact Chat Central if you would like to travel on the bus with Chat Central staff | FREE |
Weds 23rd July | 1:00 – 2:30pm | Wellness through Singing with Fran Egan | Anglican Chapel London Road Cemetery CV1 2JT | FREE |
Thurs 24th July | 1:00 – 2:30pm | Visit to Art Exhibition: Litten Tree Building at Priory Visitor Centre (LTB at PVC) | Priory Visitor Centre 6 Priory Row CV1 5EX | FREE |
Tues 29th July | 10:00 – 11:30am | Group Volunteering: Litter Pick | Coventry Canal Basin CV1 4LY All equipment provided | FREE |
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Sun 3rd Aug | 1:30 – 3:30 | Bands in the Park Phoenix Rock and Roll Band
*You may want to bring refreshments and a camping chair or something to sit on | Allesley Park Allesley Hall Drive CV5 9AD (field at the rear of the care home) Meet at the entrance to the car park | FREE |
Weds 6th Aug | 1:00 – 2:30pm | Coventry History Group | Trinity House Old Bluecoat School 5a Priory Row CV1 5EX | FREE |
Thurs 7th Aug | 1:30 – 3:30pm
| Helios – view the 7-metre sculpture by Luke Jerram | Charterhouse Heritage Park London Road CV1 2JR | FREE |
Tues 12th Aug | 2:00 – 3:30pm | Pool Meet Up | Rileys Sports Bar Butts Road CV1 3JZ | FREE |
Weds 13th Aug | 1:00 – 2:30pm | Songwriting with Musolistic Workshop to support unity and connections | Harp Place 2 Sandy Lane CV1 4DX | FREE |
Weds 20th Aug | 2:30 – 4:00pm | Aaron Ashmore Author of Coventry books and creator of Etch and Pin | Warwick Road Church Centre (United Reformed Church) Warwick Road, CV1 1EX | FREE |
Tues 26th Aug
| 10:00 – 11:30am | Group Volunteering: Litter Pick | Coventry Canal Basin CV1 4LY *All equipment provided | FREE |
Weds 27th Aug | 1:00 – 2:30pm | Breathwork and Pilates with Becki and Ava | Anglican Chapel London Road Cemetery, CV1 2JT | FREE |
Sunday 31st Aug | 1:30 – 3:30pm | Bands in the Park Non Stop Bop!
*You may want to bring refreshments and a camping chair or something to sit on | Nauls Mill Park Coundon Road CV1 4AR
Meet at the entrance closest to the lake | 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.
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.
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