Community Stories

Celebration of your stories

Welcome to community stories, a place to share news and celebrate what is happening in your community. If you have any stories you would like to feature on our page or in next months newsletter please get in touch at communityresilience@coventry.gov.uk or leave a comment at the bottom of this page.

Coventry Foster Carers Association receives generous donation of bicycles

The Coventry Foster Carers Association is delighted to share that it has received a generous donation of 10 bicycles from the Coventry Bike Project.

This wonderful contribution will make a real difference to foster families across the city. The bikes will help carers and young people improve their access to employment, education, and community services, supporting greater independence and easier travel throughout Coventry.

This donation reflects the ongoing commitment of local organisations to support foster families and strengthen community wellbeing.

For more information, please contact:
John Darby, Community Co-ordinator
📧 John.darby@coventry.gov.uk

Your space, your activities – discover what Cheylesmore Community Centre offers

Looking for a versatile venue in the heart of Coventry? Cheylesmore Community Centre provides one of the city’s most flexible, affordable, and welcoming settings for room hire, community activities, and events of all sizes.

Whether you’re hosting a class, planning a celebration, running a community group, or looking for space to start something new, the Centre has a room to suit your needs.

Flexible Rooms for Every Occasion

Cheylesmore Community Centre offers over ten adaptable rooms and halls, making it one of the most versatile community venues in the area. From large halls ideal for fitness classes and social gatherings to smaller meeting rooms perfect for workshops or training sessions, the Centre has something for everyone.

All rooms benefit from:

• Free Wi‑Fi
• Free on‑site parking
• Accessible facilities
• Convenient transport links, including easy access to local bus routes and Coventry Railway Station

The Centre is designed to support a wide mix of community uses — recreation, education, arts, social activities, and more. It provides the facilities; you bring the ideas.

A Home for Community Activities

Every week, the Centre supports over 1,000 local people through a vast range of classes, groups, and events. It’s a bustling hub for:

• Fitness and wellbeing sessions
• Music, art, and creative workshops
• Children’s and family activities
• Adult education classes
• Local clubs, support groups, and social meet‑ups

The Centre’s mission is to facilitate community activity, giving local groups the space they need to grow and thrive.

Ideal for Private Bookings

Planning a celebration? Need a venue for a meeting? Hosting a performance or exhibition?

Cheylesmore Community Centre is perfect for:

• Birthday parties
• Community celebrations
• Corporate or charity meetings
• Small conferences
• Training courses
• Markets, craft fairs, and pop‑ups
• Rehearsals and performances

Its affordable pricing and supportive volunteer team make the booking process straightforward and welcoming. Visitors consistently praise the helpful staff and well‑run centre.

Added Extras: Library & Coffee Shop On‑Site

Room hire users also benefit from two unique on‑site features:

• Cheylesmore Community Library — Coventry’s first community‑led, volunteer‑run library, providing a peaceful, welcoming environment for reading and study.
• C3 Coffee Shop — Opened in 2021, with all profits reinvested into Centre improvements and community projects. A great stop before or after your booking.

Easy to Find, Easy to Book

📍 111 Arundel Road, Coventry, CV3 5JL
The Centre is well‑connected and easy to reach by foot, bus, and rail.

To explore rooms, activities, or booking options, visit:
🌐 https://cheylesmorecentre.co.uk/