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  June's Get Involved Updates

  almost 3 years ago
  

  Summer Outdoor Activity Camp '23 - Coombe Abbey Park

  
  

  Five weeks of outdoor activity camps will be held in Coombe Abbey Park this summer by Coventry Outdoors Education Service, part of Coventry City Council.

  
  

  The camps are open to anyone between the ages of 11 and 15. Each participant is guaranteed to have an unforgettable adventure, which will include learning survival techniques, to taking part in all sorts of outdoor activities and challenges, whilst making new friends and having lots of fun!
  
  Activities include:
  

  • Combat Archery
  • Laser Tag
  • Bushcraft
  • Survival Skills

  Outdoor Activity Camps can be booked online.(External link)... Continue reading

  Summer Outdoor Activity Camp '23 - Coombe Abbey Park

  
  

  Five weeks of outdoor activity camps will be held in Coombe Abbey Park this summer by Coventry Outdoors Education Service, part of Coventry City Council.

  
  

  The camps are open to anyone between the ages of 11 and 15. Each participant is guaranteed to have an unforgettable adventure, which will include learning survival techniques, to taking part in all sorts of outdoor activities and challenges, whilst making new friends and having lots of fun!
  
  Activities include:
  

  • Combat Archery
  • Laser Tag
  • Bushcraft
  • Survival Skills

  Outdoor Activity Camps can be booked online.(External link)
  

  • Date: Monday 31 July 2023 - Friday 1 September 2023. Recurs weekly on Monday.
  • Location: Coombe Abbey Park, Brinklow Road, Binley, Coventry, CV3 2AB
    
  • Cost: £25 per person, per day.
  • Time: 10:00 - 15:00
    

  For more information visit the Coventry Outdoors website(External link) or contact the team at: OutdoorEducation@coventry.gov.uk(External link)

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  The Power of You

  The Power Of You was created with the aim of bringing together young black women, ages 18-24, to foster sisterhood, develop confidence in their careers.

  
  

  We are inviting you to an afternoon of authentic conversations and connections. The "Power of You" event is deeply inspired by the impactful International Women's Day (IWD) campaign from last year, which embraced the empowering theme of "Choose to Challenge." This influential initiative urged individuals to challenge and confront gender bias, inequality, and stereotypes, fostering a more inclusive and equal world.

  We specifically noticed the challenges young black women face due to prevalent stereotypes and discrimination in achieving their academic and professional goals.

  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-power-of-you-tickets-651204198287(External link)

  
  

  
  

  Date:1st July 2023.

  Location: Coventry Cathedral Pavilion

  Cost: Free

  Time: 13:00 - 16:00

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Could you be Coventry's Poet Laureate?

  
  

  
  

  Applications for Young and Adult Coventry Poet Laureate 2023-25

  
  

  Coventry Libraries and Information Service are looking forward to appointing a further two new Poet Laureates in October 2023 for a two year period.

  The Coventry Poet Laureate and Coventry Young Poet Laureate are honorary posts which will involve writing poems to commemorate significant moments, giving performances of their work and encouraging an interest in poetry across the city.

  
  

  Workshops

  There will be a workshop at Central Library where you can find out about each role and the application process:

  • Coventry Poet Laureate Workshop - Saturday 1 July 10.30am - 12.30pm at Central Library

  • Coventry Young Poet Laureate Workshop - Saturday 15 July 10.30am - 12.30pm at Central Library

  
  

  The workshops will be run by current Coventry Poet Laureate 2021-2023 Emilie Lauren Jones.

  Book your workshop place by contacting Coventry Central Library on 024 7683 2314 or by sending an email

  Apply to be Coventry's Poet Laureate

  
  

  Applicants should be:

  • Coventry Poet Laureate - 18 years or older on 31 August 2023

  • Coventry Young Poet Laureate - 13 years or older and under 18 years old on 31 August 2023

  Applicants are asked to submit two short poems, one of which should reference the theme Refuge.

  Closing date Friday 18 August 2023 at 12 noon.

  Find out more about the workshops and apply online.

  
  

  Free Open Day at the Weaver's House

  Visit The Weaver’s House for a free Open Day. Experience life and work in the 1540s and explore the working medieval garden. Refreshments available.

  Visit The Weaver’s House and garden for a free Open Day. Experience how John Croke, a Coventry narrow-loom weaver and his family would have lived and worked in the 1540s. The restored historic building includes a full-size replica of a medieval loom in the upstairs ‘solar’ room. Explore the working medieval garden showing the plants that would have been grown for food, flavouring, medicine and household use. Enjoy talks on the daily life of a weaver in bygone days, medieval times, and the history of the building. You may also see demonstrations including weaving and spinning during your visit. Tea, coffee and homemade cakes are served on Open Days. Please note the solar room containing the loom is accessed by ladder. Suggested last entry time 3.30pm. Entry is free, donations are very welcome.

  For full details visit the website. The Weaver’s House, 121, Upper Spon Street, Spon End, Coventry, CV1 3BQ.

  Date:15th July 2023.

  Location: Weaver's House, 121 Upper Spon St, Coventry CV1 3BQ

  Cost: Free

  Time: 10:00 - 16:00
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  May's Get Involved Updates

  almost 3 years ago
  

  Coventry Community Spaces - Administrative Co-ordinator Role Vacancy

  A vacancy has arisen for a Administrative Co-ordinator at Coventry Community Spaces CIC.

  Coventry Community Spaces CIC was established in December 2021, the organisation is made up of 9 community centres working and volunteering in communities across Coventry.

  Coventry Community Spaces CIC support Coventry communities by running groups and services that benefit the wellbeing of local people. The organisation is looking for someone to co-ordinate administrative functions across the 9 community centre sites.

  Deadline for Applications: 16th June 2023

  12 Hours per week, £13 per hour plus mileage
  Shortlisting: 19 to 21... Continue reading

  Coventry Community Spaces - Administrative Co-ordinator Role Vacancy

  A vacancy has arisen for a Administrative Co-ordinator at Coventry Community Spaces CIC.

  Coventry Community Spaces CIC was established in December 2021, the organisation is made up of 9 community centres working and volunteering in communities across Coventry.

  Coventry Community Spaces CIC support Coventry communities by running groups and services that benefit the wellbeing of local people. The organisation is looking for someone to co-ordinate administrative functions across the 9 community centre sites.

  Deadline for Applications: 16th June 2023

  12 Hours per week, £13 per hour plus mileage
  Shortlisting: 19 to 21 June
  Interviews to be held: 30 June 2023, 12-4pm at Friargate Station Square, Coventry CV1 2FL
  Location: Hybrid working from home or community centre locations within the group.

  For more information about how to apply for the position, or for a copy of the job description, please email admin@coventrycommunityspaces.org.uk(External link)

  If you would like more information about the role and would like an informal chat please contact Diane Williams : Tel 07548635081

  
  

  
  

  Community Fun Days in Bell Green and Wood End

  
  

  Are you a resident in Bell Green or Wood End? Or do you know of someone who is? Then save Friday 2nd June in your diaries for Community Fun Days.

  Moat House, CV Life, Coventry City Council and a range of other organisations are holding ‘Community Fun Day’ events on Friday 2nd June, from 11:00 – 14:00 at the Moat House Leisure & Neighbourhood Centre and 10:00 – 15:00 at Bell Green Library.

  Both of the events will be free and residents and families can take part in various fun activities.

  There will be a free BBQ and bouncy castle at Moat House Leisure & Neighbourhood Centre and refreshments at Bell Green Library!

  There will be a background theme on the day, which will be based around health and employment. Various services across these sectors will be in attendance and on hand to talk to residents in a relaxed way to offer support and advice, where appropriate.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  CycleFest @ MotoFest

  Enjoy free family activities from 10am including a stunt show, pedal power arcade, Go Ride course, Learn to Ride area and Dr Bike. Join a family ride on the Ring Road MotoFest circuit from 7.30pm .

  
  

  CycleFest @ MotoFest(External link) on the Saturday of MotoFest weekend includes a Cycling Expo by the Railway Station with free family activities!

  • Watch the Extreme Mountain Bike Show,
  • Try the Pedal Power Arcade with Scalextric, smoothie and bubble bikes,
  • Try out the Go Ride Skills course
  • Learn to Ride area.
  • Dr Bike checks

  Ride the Ring Road

  The 3.7km MotoFest Sprint Circuit on the Coventry Ring Road will be open for cycling from 7.30pm – 9.30pm. The access to the circuit is from Friargate near Coventry Railway Station only.

  Bring your own bike or hire one at the event, including adults and children’s bikes, cargo bikes and inclusive bikes and trikes for all ages.

  Event times

  Daytime: Cycling Expo 10am – 4pm

  • Pedal Power Arcade, Go Ride Skills course, Learn to Ride area. Dr Bike.
  • Extreme Mountain Bike Show: 10.45am, 12.45pm, 2.45pm,

  Evening: Cycling Expo 6.30pm – 9.30pm

  • Pedal Power Arcade, Dr Bike, Bike Hire
  • Extreme Mountain Bike Show: 6.30pm, 8pm and 9pm

  MotoFest Sprint Circuit is open for cycling from 7.30pm – 9.30pm on Saturday 3 June only.

  
  

  Date:3rd June 2023.

  Location: City Centre Various locations

  Cost: Free

  Time: 10:00 - 21:30
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  April's Get Involved Updates

  about 3 years ago
  

  Healthwatch Coventry Photography Competition

  Coventry Views - take a photo and share it with Healthwatch Coventry for a chance to win a prize

  To mark its 10^th anniversary Healthwatch Coventry is asking people to go out in Coventry to take and share pictures:

  • Of Coventry Views – pictures of places in Coventry you like, visit regularly or find on a local walk – interesting, more unusual scenes of Coventry
  • Featuring the number 10 - pictures in Coventry showing an existing number 10 or one you have created for the photo.

  First Prize £100 shopping voucher, Second Prize £70 voucher... Continue reading

  Healthwatch Coventry Photography Competition

  Coventry Views - take a photo and share it with Healthwatch Coventry for a chance to win a prize

  To mark its 10^th anniversary Healthwatch Coventry is asking people to go out in Coventry to take and share pictures:

  • Of Coventry Views – pictures of places in Coventry you like, visit regularly or find on a local walk – interesting, more unusual scenes of Coventry
  • Featuring the number 10 - pictures in Coventry showing an existing number 10 or one you have created for the photo.

  First Prize £100 shopping voucher, Second Prize £70 voucher, Third Prize £40 voucher.

  People can enter up to three times each by sharing their photos through Healthwatch Coventry social media channels with the hashtag #HealthwatchCoventryViews and tag in Healthwatch Coventry via:

  Instagram(External link) @HealthwatchCoventry

  Twitter(External link) @HealthwatchCov

  Facebook(External link) (External link)@HealthwatchCoventry

  The winning photo will appear on the Healthwatch Coventry website and in their annual report.

  The closing date is 1 June 2023. Full terms and conditions and further information can be found on their website: https://www.healthwatchcoventry.co.uk/news/2023-03-30/coventry-views-photography-competition(External link)

  Healthwatch Coventry is your health and social care champion hearing people’s experiences and views.

  
  

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  Coventry's draft climate change strategy webinars - book your slot

  
  

  During April and May the Climate Change team will be hosting a series of webinars which will focus in more detail on each one of the pathways of the strategy. You can register for as many pathway webinars that you want, so you can get a deeper understanding of the Climate Change Strategy.

  Each webinar session will focus on a different area:

  Low Emissions Development – cleaner air and more jobs and money for Coventry.

  Circular Development – recycling and reusing our resources (less things in landfill).

  Nature Based Development – protecting our city’s wildlife, plants and trees.

  Resilient Development – coping with the consequences of climate change (things like flooding, drought and not being able to grow food).

  Equitable Development – addressing the effects of climate change on vulnerable/low-income families (paying for food and keeping warm).

  See the webinar dates and register to attend here

  
  

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  Coventry's First "Cov Cares Awards' launch to celebrate businesses boosting social connection in tough times

  
  

  Coventry's inaugural Cov Cares Awards has launched, to shine a light on community-focused city centre businesses that are bringing a sense of belonging, connection and smiles to customers every day.

  Residents and visitors are invited to nominate their favourite local business or employee from a choice of ten categories, including "More Than Just a Bar or Nightclub", "More Than Just a Shop" and "Community Champion".

  The "More Than" denotes a consistent focus on caring for people and the wider community - whether that means getting to know regular customers, offering a warm welcome to those in need, noticing when someone is struggling or designing spaces that help people overcome feelings of overwhelm or worry.

  Developed through a partnership between local charity Grapevine, Visit Coventry, Coventry Business Improvement District (BID), Coventry Building Society, McDonald's and PET-Xi Training, winners will be announced at a special awards evening at Coventry University's Square One entertainment venue in June.

  There are several categories in which you can nominate a business or individual. Have you received a warm welcome? The Warm Welcome Award is a chance to highlight somewhere that has made you feel truly welcome. 

  Deadline for nominations is Monday 15 May. Award winners will be announced at the ceremony Wednesday 21 June.

  Anyone can nominate a business or individual for an award by visiting www.connectingforgoodcov.com/thecovcaresawards(External link)

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  Have your say!

  The Council is currently consulting on a number of strategies and events. Your feedback will be used to shape future Council policy. Follow the links below to read the consultations and have your say. 

  • (External link)

  • Draft Climate Change Strategy(External link)

  • Carers survey

  
  

  
  
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  February's Get Involved Updates

  over 3 years ago
  

  Coventry City Council Climate Change strategy 2023-2030

  We want to hear from people who live, work or study in Coventry, we need your views on the city’s draft climate change strategy

  The draft strategy sets out the foundations for creating a sustainable zero carbon city.

  The strategy supports the delivery of the city’s One Coventry Plan, which includes tackling the causes and consequences of climate change as one of its three key priorities.

  Read the draft climate change strategy, give us your views by filling in our survey and find out more about opportunities to get involved in an... Continue reading

  Coventry City Council Climate Change strategy 2023-2030

  We want to hear from people who live, work or study in Coventry, we need your views on the city’s draft climate change strategy

  The draft strategy sets out the foundations for creating a sustainable zero carbon city.

  The strategy supports the delivery of the city’s One Coventry Plan, which includes tackling the causes and consequences of climate change as one of its three key priorities.

  Read the draft climate change strategy, give us your views by filling in our survey and find out more about opportunities to get involved in an engagement session on Let’s Talk Coventry.

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  Wonder as you Wander

  Do you, or someone you know, have a long term health condition or disability, and are living 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.

  Free sessions will take place in accessible green spaces during March.

  Find out more and book a place.

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  Ramadhan Health and Wellbeing Event 2023

  Coventry Muslim Forum are organising a Ramadhan Health and Wellbeing Event on the 12^th March 2023 at the Muslim Resource Centre.

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  January's Get Involved Updates

  over 3 years ago
  

  Coventry City Council Budget Proposals 2023/24

  We want to give everyone the opportunity to tell us what you think about our spending proposals for 2023/2024.

  We know we cannot do everything we would like to, but we can make sure that we give everyone the opportunity to have a say in how we build our budget for 2023 and 2024.

  We need to make intelligent, informed decisions about where to focus our spending to deliver the services that you want us to get right.

  It is only by listening to our residents and businesses that we can understand your priorities... Continue reading

  Coventry City Council Budget Proposals 2023/24

  We want to give everyone the opportunity to tell us what you think about our spending proposals for 2023/2024.

  We know we cannot do everything we would like to, but we can make sure that we give everyone the opportunity to have a say in how we build our budget for 2023 and 2024.

  We need to make intelligent, informed decisions about where to focus our spending to deliver the services that you want us to get right.

  It is only by listening to our residents and businesses that we can understand your priorities and ensure we are able to deliver these efficiently and effectively.

  Please visit https://letstalk.coventry.gov.uk/budget-consultation-2023-24 to find out more about our proposals, and give us your views by filling in our short survey . Alternatively, you can register to attend a face to face/online workshop session to share your views with us.

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  Grab a jab and celebrate the Year of the Rabbit safely
  

  The NHS in Coventry and Warwickshire is encouraging people to get their COVID-19 vaccination so they can enjoy this year’s Lunar New Year celebrations safely.

  The Lunar New Year is an annual celebration lasting 15 days, this year starting on Sunday 22 January, and marking the Year of the Rabbit. Events are held all over the world as family and friends come together to celebrate and with events planned in Coventry, including at the Lower Precinct shopping centre on Saturday 28 January, the NHS is encouraging people to get vaccinated.

  Find out more

  
  

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  Supporting people to learn/ improve spoken English.

  Libraries have face to face Conversation Cafes, which are a great opportunity to practice spoken English in an informal and friendly space.

  They are held on:

  • Mondays 10am -11am Tile Hill Library, CV4 9PL

  • Mondays 11am -12noon Hillfields Library, CV1 5LZ

  • Mondays 1-2pm Jubilee Crescent Library, CV6 3EX

  • Tuesdays 11am -12noon Foleshill Library, CV6 5BG

  • Tuesdays 1.30pm -2.30pm Stoke Library, CV2 4EA

  • Fridays 10am -11am Central Library, CV1 1FY
    
    For more events and activities visit the website

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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  February Fun at Coventry Libraries

  
  We have some great events for families with children 5-11 this February in Coventry Libraries including an author visit from Catherine Barr, Zoolab animal encounters and Fablab Microbot workshops.

  See below for details and book at the library.

  We look forward to welcoming you! www.coventry.gov.uk/libraries

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  
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  December's Get Involved Updates

  over 3 years ago
  

  Clothing Coventry
  

  Clothing Coventry is a new charity aiming to support those in need of good quality second hand clothes. They continue to get busier every month. In November they had requests for clothes parcels for 311 people. 71 of those are currently outstanding as we do not have the clothes to help people.

  Every item of wearable, season appropriate clothes gets passed onto someone who needs it, they particularly need winter coats for all, men's clothes and older children's clothes.

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  Free data from The National Databank

  The National Databank is providing free data to 500,000 people in need via... Continue reading

  Clothing Coventry
  

  Clothing Coventry is a new charity aiming to support those in need of good quality second hand clothes. They continue to get busier every month. In November they had requests for clothes parcels for 311 people. 71 of those are currently outstanding as we do not have the clothes to help people.

  Every item of wearable, season appropriate clothes gets passed onto someone who needs it, they particularly need winter coats for all, men's clothes and older children's clothes.

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  Free data from The National Databank

  The National Databank is providing free data to 500,000 people in need via Good Things Foundation's network of community partners, in partnership with Virgin Media 02, Vodafone and Three. Any organisation can simply sign up to distribute data to people fulfilling the below criteria:

  Someone receiving data through the National Databank must:
  
  

  • Be 18+ years old
  • AND be from a low income household

  
  And qualify in one or several of the following statements:

  • Has no access or insufficient access to the internet at home
  • AND/OR has no or insufficient access to the internet when away from the home
  • AND/OR cannot afford their existing monthly contract or top up

  Organisations will receive sims/vouchers monthly, and can reapply for more each month- its quite simple. A person can then have access to date for up to 12months. The following is provided on the networks;

  • 02- vouchers for 15GB data, texts and calls
  • Vodafone- SIM cards with 20GB data, texts and calls
  • Three- 24GB data only.

  Are you an organisation that wants to get involved?

  Find out more here; https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/databank/
  If organisations/groups can register as an Online Centre it will not only help access to the National Databank, but there are funding opportunities for devices, but you need to have been registered for a few months to be considered.

  
  If you are an organisation that applies after seeing this, please can we ask you to email Laura.Waller@coventry.gov.uk know when you register as it enables teams working with communities to signpost people to these services enable easy access.

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  Coventry HAF (Holiday Activities and Food) Festive Programme

  The Coventry HAF Christmas programme, Festive Fun 2022 is now live!

  There are over a thousand experience sessions available at the Wave and Planet Ice, a wide range of activities dedicated to SEND children, trips, arts, sporting activities and many more for Coventry children to enjoy this Christmas school holiday! Find out how to get involved here!

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  Public Health Partnership Event

  Why not get your 2023 off to a great start by meeting our public health services?

  We are hosting an in-person event to help local partners and the local voluntary and community sector engage with key public health-commissioned services on Thursday 19 January. Attendees will be welcome to drop in at any time between 9.30 and and 12noon and meet services delivering:

  • Drug and alcohol treatment

  • Sexual health services (incl testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections and contraceptive services)
  • Lifestyles behaviour change support like stop smoking and weight management
  • Support for victims of domestic abuse
  • Public health services for young people and families

  You will be able to drop into a series of short presentations introducing each of these services or just have an informal 1-2-1 chat with local staff. We hope this will give partners an opportunity to better understand local provision and make useful connections.

  If you are interested in this event, please bookmark the date and let us know if you intend to attend by emailing adam.langham-dobson@coventry.gov.uk and we will confirm further information, including the venue, nearer the date.
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  October's Get Involved Updates

  over 3 years ago
  

  Coventry Food Network (CFN): Christmas Donations Campaign

  The Community Resilience Team have been supporting the Coventry Food Network with their Christmas donations campaign by helping with their Just Giving Page, creating posters and linking food hubs to businesses across the city.

  CFN is a registered charity and a partnership of 15 charitable organisations running social supermarkets that operate across the city supporting families that need it most with food. These include: Henley Green Grub Hub, The Hope Centre, Canley Community Centre, Cheylesmore Food Hub, SDA Food Hubs in Radford & Tile Hill, Holbrooks Community Centre, Feeding Coventry, Hope Community Project... Continue reading

  Coventry Food Network (CFN): Christmas Donations Campaign

  The Community Resilience Team have been supporting the Coventry Food Network with their Christmas donations campaign by helping with their Just Giving Page, creating posters and linking food hubs to businesses across the city.

  CFN is a registered charity and a partnership of 15 charitable organisations running social supermarkets that operate across the city supporting families that need it most with food. These include: Henley Green Grub Hub, The Hope Centre, Canley Community Centre, Cheylesmore Food Hub, SDA Food Hubs in Radford & Tile Hill, Holbrooks Community Centre, Feeding Coventry, Hope Community Project, Carriers of Hope: World Food Hub, Stoke Heath Community Centre, Stoke Aldermoor Life Centre, Hope Community project, Willenhall Food Hub, St Francis Food Hub & The Rose Centre in Spon end.

  With the cost of living crisis these organisations have been struggling with regular donations of food and demand for their services continues to increase across the city.

  People can make a donations by clicking the link, scanning a QR code or donating food items to 15+ drop off points across the city. Coventry City Council, Friargate & Whitley depot staff will be supporting the campaign, collecting and donating food. To find your local supermarket please click Here(External link)

  These donations will make such a significant difference to them ensuring those families and people who need support get that help over the festive period and beyond.

  
  

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  Adult Social Care- Have you Say Engagement Event!

  Adult Social Care are hosting a drop in event on Thursday 10th November 10am-3pm at Central Methodist Hall (Lower Hall).

  
  

  The event is to speak to the community about what support is available through Adult Social Care as well an opportunity to have a warm drink and get to know staff and the teams.

  
  

  Save the date and pop in to speak to them!

  
  

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  Drug and Alcohol Needs Assessment

  Coventry City Council and its partners would like your help to try and understand and address the impact of drug and alcohol use on the local area. By receiving your feedback, we will be able to improve our response to the issues caused by drug and alcohol use and target our resources more effectively.

  The information collected in this survey will be used by Coventry City Council officers to help improve our services through feeding into a Drug and Alcohol Needs Assessment that we are completing. The information will also be used to inform our Drug and Alcohol Strategy.

  Please take a few minutes to complete the survey below.

  Your views are confidential and anonymous. The deadline for responses is October 28th 2022

  https://letstalk.coventry.gov.uk/drug-and-alcohol-needs-assessment

  
  

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  Mental Health Transformation Programmes

  As VCSE Community Mental Health Transformation Liaison Officers with Voluntary Action Coventry our work is to liaise with voluntary and community groups to find out what services are being delivered, what issues organisations are encountering and to explore how we can work collaboratively to ensure people with poor mental health in Coventry are receiving the right support at the right time.

  To achieve the aims and objectives of our role we are constantly in touch with the community groups to take their feedback about their experiences of using mental health services. As a part of Mental Health Transformation programme, we also run forums and workshops where the leads of VCSE groups have opportunities to share their experiences they had while working with people. The outcome of this is then raised to the stake holders, strategic partners, and higher authorities who are involved in making the decisions about the mental health services. So, the future services will be according to the needs of the common man and easy to access by reducing all the barriers.

  If anyone wants to get further information or get involved in improving the mental health services, feel free to contact us either by subscribing our newsletter on Voluntary Action Coventry website or on following contact details:
  
  Khadija Bakali
  VCSE Coventry Mental Health Liason Officer Coventry

  Email: K.bakali@vacoventry.org.uk(External link)

  Tel: 07719206418

  Frances Flint
  VCSE Coventry Mental Health Liason Officer Coventry

  Email: f.flint@vacoventry.org.uk(External link)(External link)

  Tel: 07547208362

  
  
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  August's Get Involved Updates

  almost 4 years ago
  

  Tile Hill Community Partnership

  
  

  Community Resilience Team have Successfully supported the Tile Hill Community Partnership (THCP) to get £2050 from Digbeth Dining to put towards their ‘Party on The Green’ Community Event. This funding is to run some young people activities on the day.

  
  

  This event is due to take place on Saturday 24^th September 11am-4pm in Jardine Crescent, Tile Hill.

  
  

  THCP are looking for other organisations to have stalls and run activities at the event so local people can get information on services and activities they can access locally.

  Anyone wanting more information please email our team by... Continue reading

  Tile Hill Community Partnership

  
  

  Community Resilience Team have Successfully supported the Tile Hill Community Partnership (THCP) to get £2050 from Digbeth Dining to put towards their ‘Party on The Green’ Community Event. This funding is to run some young people activities on the day.

  
  

  This event is due to take place on Saturday 24^th September 11am-4pm in Jardine Crescent, Tile Hill.

  
  

  THCP are looking for other organisations to have stalls and run activities at the event so local people can get information on services and activities they can access locally.

  Anyone wanting more information please email our team by emailing; communityresileince@coventry.gov.uk

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  FREE Suicide Prevention training for frontline workers

  In support of World Suicide Prevention Day, Coventry and Warwickshire are offering FREE Suicide Prevention training for frontline workers.

  The session will be held on 8th September, 10.30-11.30am via Microsoft Teams.

  
  

  The training covers:

  • Self harm
  • Risk factors
  • Spotting the signs
  • Information on accessing resources
  • Dear life website

  The session will be presented by Anne Prendergast who is the Lead For Clinical Risk and Suicide Prevention at Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT). All questions during the session will be managed within the chat area, with any unanswered questions being collated and sent to all as part of a ‘Question and Answer Sheet’ alongside any slides used.

  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/407452259677

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  Unsung heroes from across the West Midlands are being given their moment in the spotlight.

  
  

  West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner has launched his Outstanding Citizens Awards 2022, celebrating those who make our communities safer and happier places to live and work. We want to show appreciation to people who have made an outstanding contribution to their community, and recognise outstanding acts of good citizenship across the whole of the West Midlands.

  
  

  The deadlines for nominations is 12th September 2022 and the ceremony will take place on Saturday 8^th October 2022 where winners can collect their awards

  
  

  There are four awards categories up for grabs including:

  • Outstanding Citizen
  • Outstanding Young Citizen (under 18s)
  • Outstanding Community Project
  • Outstanding Young Community Project

  So if you know a tireless community campaigner or a member of the public who went above and beyond, nominate them now.

  Further details and nominations forms are also available from: Search begins for the region’s unsung heroes - West Midlands Police & Crime Commissioner (westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk)

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  Nominations for the Queens Awards for Voluntary Services are now open!

  Nominations for the 2023 Queens awards for Voluntary service are now open. They will be accepting nominations for the 2023 awards until the 15 September 2022.

  This year’s awardees from Coventry were The Friends of Longford Park, and Earlsdon Carnegie Community Library.

  If you know of a volunteer group that are making a difference, then take a look to see how to nominate them!

  https://www.gov.uk/queens-award-for-voluntary-service

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  
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  One Coventry Plan 2022-2030

  The One Coventry Plan provides our vision until 2030. It outlines how we will work together with our partners and communities across the city to achieve our priorities.

  The plan is more focused on the needs and aspirations of our communities than ever before. We have listened to, and reflected on, what people have been telling us and considered the key issues facing the city.

  We will build on learning from our citywide response to Covid. 

  We describe the way that we work together with residents and partners as our One Coventry approach. The approach helps... Continue reading

  One Coventry Plan 2022-2030

  The One Coventry Plan provides our vision until 2030. It outlines how we will work together with our partners and communities across the city to achieve our priorities.

  The plan is more focused on the needs and aspirations of our communities than ever before. We have listened to, and reflected on, what people have been telling us and considered the key issues facing the city.

  We will build on learning from our citywide response to Covid. 

  We describe the way that we work together with residents and partners as our One Coventry approach. The approach helps bring people and organisations from across the city together to work as one to make the biggest, positive difference to the lives of those who live and work in the city.

  Visit Let’s Talk Coventry to read the draft One Coventry Plan, find out more about our priorities, give us your views by filling in our short survey and register your interest to attend one of our workshops).  

  This is a real chance for you to get involved and have your say on the One Coventry Plan.

  We look forward to hearing your thoughts.

  We’d also like to invite you to attend a Strategy Carousel Event on Thursday 07 July 2022, 12 – 2pm, Committee room 3 in the Council House. This is a great opportunity to talk to council officers and find out more about key strategies that are being developed, alongside the One Coventry Plan. These strategies will influence the future of the city in the coming months and years. There is no need to book just come along – we would love to see to see you there.

  If you’d like any more information or you have any questions, please contact us at Onecoventry@coventry.gov.uk

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  Do you want to become a Vaccination Champion?

  Vaccination is one of the most effective public health interventions we have. Measles, for example has been reduced by up to 99.9% since its vaccine was introduced. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends that at least 95% of children are immunised against vaccine prevent able diseases such as measles, mumps, and diphtheria. If people stop having vaccinations, these serious infectious diseases may start to spread again.

  Approximately 22% of children aged 5 in 2019/20 did not receive their pre-school booster, decreasing to approximately 18% in 2020/21.Coventry needs to urgently increase the uptake of all childhood vaccines, with a particular emphasis on pre-school boosters. Booster vaccines are very important as they increase protection against the relevant disease and help to avoid outbreaks of vaccine preventable disease.

  Asa respected community leader we would like to request your support in protecting our children and the wider community by raising awareness of the importance of vaccinations and how to access them. Residents are more likely to trust and listen to their community leaders and we value the contribution you can make to tackle this important subject.

  We urge all communities, schools, nurseries, faith groups to register a representative to attend a Vaccination Champion training so that there is a key person that can champion this message within their organisation or community setting. Upcoming training sessions:

  • Wednesday 27th July 2022 2:00-3:30pm [afternoon virtual session delivered via Teams]
  • Thursday 28th July 2022 6:00-7:30pm [evening virtual session delivered via Teams]
  • Tuesday 2nd August 2022 10:30 am– 12:30pm, delivered at the council house

  The training is free, and we will issue a certificate on completion. The community champion role is voluntary, and as always, we truly appreciate the dedication you provide for the community. Please book your place with Rayyan.Nasser@coventry.gov.uk

  
  
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  Get Involved

  Find out what opportunities there are to get involved in your local community. If you'd like to share some news or would like to advertise an opportunity on this page please let us know by emailing - communityresilience@coventry.gov.uk

  
  

  Have your say on a new joint approach to suicide prevention across Coventry and Warwickshire

  Every life lost to a suicide is a life lost too soon.

  Coventry and Warwickshire’s Suicide Prevention Partnership is inviting people to take part in a survey to help shape a refreshed approach to suicide prevention across the region.

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  Get Involved

  Find out what opportunities there are to get involved in your local community. If you'd like to share some news or would like to advertise an opportunity on this page please let us know by emailing - communityresilience@coventry.gov.uk

  
  

  Have your say on a new joint approach to suicide prevention across Coventry and Warwickshire

  Every life lost to a suicide is a life lost too soon.

  Coventry and Warwickshire’s Suicide Prevention Partnership is inviting people to take part in a survey to help shape a refreshed approach to suicide prevention across the region.

  On behalf of the Coventry and Warwickshire Suicide Prevention Partnership, Warwickshire County Council and Coventry City Council are seeking people’s views on a new joint strategy that will provide information, services and support across the area to help prevent suicide. The new strategy will outline how the Councils will work with other local organisations and services to achieve the vision that no one in Coventry and Warwickshire should ever feel that suicide is their only option.

  People are being asked to share their thoughts on the strategy and how it applies to them, whether through their work or personal life experience. The three key areas the survey is seeking feedback on are:

  • the ambitions and priorities identified for the strategy
  • the mental health and wellbeing needs of individuals and their communities
  • how and where people look for support if they need it

  The survey is anonymous, confidential and open to everyone. You can provide your feedback by completing the survey here.

  The survey closes on 10 July 2022. If you need the survey in an alternative format, please email your name and address to phadmin@warwickshire.gov.uk or call 01926 731484.

  If you are struggling to cope right now and need to talk to someone, free support is available 24/7.

  • immediate risk to life: call 999 or go straight to A&E
  • urgent advice: call 111
  • confidential emotional support for residents across Coventry and Warwickshire: call 0800 616171

  For further information and advice about suicide prevention and support available, please visit www.dearlife.org.uk.

  
  

  Go Foleshill Community Mile

  Positive Youth Foundation officially launched the Go Foleshill Community Mile at Edgwick Park on Saturday 14^th May. The 1 mile route around Edgwick Park will now be happening every Saturday at 11am. Everyone is welcome and you can just turn up. You can read the story of their first event here and the idea behind this great initiative;

  https://positiveyouthfoundation.org/2022/05/19/hundreds-attend-the-launch-of-the-go-foleshill-community-mile/

  
  

  
  

  Canley Prom Bank

  Canley Prom Bank collect donations of Prom Dresses, Suits and accessories to help people less fortunate have a lovely experience. Not everyone can afford these items so find themselves missing out on these once in a lifetime events.

  Their aim is to ask for a small deposit on the items which will be refundable once the item is brought back in the condition it was loaned out in. If you have anything you would like to donate they would be very grateful.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Do you want to become a Vaccination Champion?

  Vaccination is one of the most effective public health interventions we have. Measles, for example has been reduced by up to 99.9% since its vaccine was introduced. The World Health Organisation(WHO)recommends that at least95% of children are immunised against vaccine prevent able diseases such as measles, mumps, and diphtheria. If people stop having vaccinations, these serious infectious diseases may start to spread again.

  Approximately 22% of children aged 5 in 2019/20 did not receive their pre-school booster, decreasing to approximately18%in 2020/21.Coventryneeds to urgently increase the uptake of all childhood vaccines, with a particular emphasis on pre-school boosters. Booster vaccines are very important as they increase protection against the relevant disease and help to avoid outbreaks of vaccine preventable disease.

  Asa respected community leader we would like to request your support in protecting our children and the wider community by raising awareness of the importance of vaccinations and how to access them. Residents are more likely to trust and listen to their community leaders and we value the contribution you can make to tackle this important subject.

  If you are interested please contact; Rayyan.Nasser@coventry.gov.uk.

  We will be offering participants the opportunity to become a Vaccination Champion by inviting them to attend our 2 hour training in June. This will equip you with the resources to be able to support your communities in this matter. The training is free, and we will issue a certificate on completion. The community champion role is voluntary, and as always, we truly appreciate the dedication you provide for the community.