Active Central

25/04/2023

24/04/2023

Coventry's first 'Cov Cares Awards' have launched to celebrate businesses boosting social connection in tough times. The Awards will shine a light on community-focused city centre businesses that bring a sense of belonging, connection and smiles to customers every day.

Why don’t you ‘Vote for VAC’ to celebrate being made to feel truly welcome, just the way you are. You could share you story under the following categories

*More Than Just a Venue or Community Space (for our friendly Volunteer Centre, Chat Central or projects)
*Warm Welcome Award (for our Warm Welcome space on a Wednesday or Friday)
*Community Champion (For a VAC staff member who has gone the extra mile)
www.covcaresawards.co.uk

We have an incredible community of businesses in our city centre, and every day many go above and beyond in their care for local people. That great work often goes unrecognised, so shine a spotlight on the brilliant work that businesses, and their employees, do in our city centre.” Paul Jones, Visit Coventry

18/04/2023

Health Hubs offer a great opportunity to drop in and chat with our healthy lifestyle coaches, check your progress and get the support and information you need to stay on track.

Our Health Hubs are based around Coventry and run at different days and times so you can work them round your lifestyle.

Each week you can choose the one that works best for you.

You’re welcome to come once week, twice a month – whatever works best for you!

Click here to find out more: https://hlscoventry.org/our-services/health-hubs/ 💛

13/04/2023

Coming up!: Exciting New Health & Wellbeing VCSE Alliance collaboration and networking event. For organisations in Coventry working with people who want to improve their health. Tues 18 Apr 2023 // 10am-12.00pm // Voluntary Action Coventry, 27-29 Trinity Street. Numbers are limited https://www.vacoventry.org.uk/news/new-vcse-alliance-project

13/04/2023

Litter Pick
Friday 5th May
10am outside The Transport Museum

will roll our sleeves up & make a real difference in our community picking 4 large bags of litter from across Coventry on our Pick n Mix city walk! Meet us at 10am outside The Transport Museum to lend a hand. Grabbers, bags & gloves provided. Contact Nicky 07541 343491

12/04/2023

Do you know that we've got a free app called Best-You?

Best-You allows you to join groups with like-minded people, share successes, set goals, and so much more!

Click here to find out more: https://hlscoventry.org/our-services/best-you-app/ ⭐

13/03/2023

15/02/2023

🚴🏼‍♀️ Cycle Confident are helping more people to cycle as part of their everyday lives through a range of FREE, fun and exciting activities to suit all.

February half-term courses - the popular children's cycling sessions are back at The Alan Higgs Centre - grab your place now as these courses fill up real quick.

* Cycle skills courses for adults
* Cycle training for children
* Cycle maintenance courses
* Family group cycling sessions

Book for FREE here ➡️
https://orlo.uk/TyHVw

Coventry Coventry Sport

15/02/2023

This isn't Active Central but we are sharing on behalf of Xcel Leisure Centre. Slow Zumba! Wednesday's 2pm, over 50's. £2. Bargain! 👍

03/02/2023

This is not an Active Central event, it is run by a group called 'Starfish Collaborative' we are sharing as it seems like a great opportunity.

Wonder As You Wander - new arts & health project in March 2023

Do you, or someone you know, have a long term health condition or disability, and live in the areas of Bell Green, Wood End, Manor House, Henley Green or Manor Farm Estate?

Supported by Coventry City Council, Wonder As You Wander is an arts and health project delivered by The Starfish Collaborative inviting residents to join local creative artists in local parks and woodland for a wellbeing wander, connecting you to creativity and nature to benefit your mental and physical health.

5 Free sessions will take place in accessible green spaces starting Thursday 2nd March 2023. All sessions are free with free refreshments.

You can refer yourself / someone else to the project through the following options:

You can fill in this referral form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeara7jysErJLLV30FCsXIz_4Yv_YYWolVBWNesSYgCNId1Gw/viewform

OR

Contact Kerry Harvey (Project Coordinator) by email kerry@thestarfishcollaborative.co.uk or phone/text/whatsapp on 07907 823125.

Whichever referral route you choose Kerry will contact you to introduce herself, give more details about the project and create a support needs plan with you so you can be fully supported during your time on the project.

We recognise that some participants may wish to bring along a friend or family member as support in the sessions so please let potential participants know that this is welcomed.
Please note that all wanderings will be accessible for those who have a physical disability and use mobility aids, all wanderings are short and taken at a slow pace with opportunities to stop and sit down throughout.

16/01/2023

Start 2023 with a new active hobby, or revisit something you enjoyed in the past...
Check out the Coventry Information Directory, which is full of fun, healthy activities for you to get involved in: https://cid.coventry.gov.uk/kb5/coventry/directory/results.action?adultchannel=3_12&sr=0&nh=10

From boxing to badminton, petanque to Pilates, there's bound to be something you'll love 🏸🎳🏀🥋🥊💃🕺

Are you able to provide us with feedback about your experience of using the Coventry Adult Social Care Information Directory? Your feedback will be anonymous and used by the Council for evaluation and improvement of the Directory.

09/01/2023

Come along to Voluntary Action Coventry's Warm Welcome
27-29 Trinity Street (in town opposite Sainsbury's).

Wednesdays - 10.30am - 12.30pm
Fridays - 1pm-3pm

Free teas, coffees, biscuits, games, chats! All Welcome!

15/12/2022

Hello 👋 really sorry to let you know that the city walk tomorrow at 10am is cancelled due to staff sickness.

05/12/2022

Please see information about the Free Cycle maintenance workshop which takes place on the 10th December 10.30am to 12.30pm at the Peace House

06/10/2022

Our 1 hour monthly workshop going over general skills and practices to support everyday wellbeing 🧠🏋️
Enrol here 👇
https://recoveryandwellbeing.co.uk/Enrolment

28/09/2022

Hope's FREE and successful programme for people with long term conditions starts again on October 12th. Find out more and sign up at: https://www.hopecwr.h4c.org.uk/courses/hope-programme-for-long-term-conditions-lyfre-n3nj6