Friday 22 Jun
10:00am - 4:00pm
Positive Images Festival hosts the Community Information Fair as part of its festival celebrations.
The Fair is located in the heart of the City Centre and features 13 marquees with 26 stalls offering a great opportunity to find out about the work of local community groups and other public service organisations. You will also be able to find out about the services they offer to the people of Coventry.
Age UK Coventry is a local, independent charity for people over 50 providing a range of specialist services to help make life a more ful lling and enjoyable experience, including: Advice and information through helplines, publications, on-line and face to face; Services to address isolation and loneliness and Championing the voice of older people in Coventry.
Contact: Jayne Moore | 0247 623 1999 | jayne.moore@ageukcoventry.org.uk
Website: www.ageukcoventry.org.uk | Facebook: @ageukcoventry
Alzheimer’s Society in Coventry offers a range of support services for people living with dementia and those who support them. These include: A one to one information and support service aimed at helping people affected by dementia to live well with the condition; A range of groups, including peer support, carer education, a dementia café and singing for the brain: Side by Side - where volunteers support people to keep doing the things that they enjoy.
Contact: 024 7665 2602 | coventry@alzheimers.org.uk
Facebook: facebook.com/alzheimerssocietyuk | Twitter: twitter.com/alzheimerssoc
Website: www.alzheimers.org.uk | 31 Barras Green, Coventry CV2 4LY
We are AREWA BAKERY we pride in making savoury and sweet pastries that is widely enjoyed by all we’ve been known for our yummy baked goods that is packed full of oriental flavours that leaves all our clients craving more at all time. We bake on a daily basis and we work hard in meeting with our targets too, and all of the time we are able to work according to tight schedules. Baking is a hobby that has become passion for us and also rewarding to a large extent.
Contact: 07462285227 | arewa.bakery@yahoo.com
We provide three services in the Coventry and Warwickshire area: Children’s Rights Advocacy Service - ensuring that the voice of the child
is heard and considered with regard to issues affecting them whilst in the care system: Independent Visitor Service - recruiting members of the public to befriend a child in care and participate in activities once a month such as outdoor activities or social pursuits with the young person: Supported Lodgings Service - recruiting and supporting members of the public willing to offer up a spare room in their home to support a young care leaver in preparation for independent living.
Contact: Michael Spillane | 024 7637 2596/7798 656562
Email: michael.spillane@barnardos.org.uk
At the Belgrade, we create theatre in the belief that it can enrich our communities and fundamentally change people’s lives for the better. We aim to be one of the most dynamic producing theatres in the country and to offer an exciting mix of entertaining and engaging live experiences.
Contact: Sairah Rehman | 024 7684 6732 | srehman@belgrade.co.uk
Website: www.belgrade.co.uk | Belgrade Square, Coventry CV1 1GS
Facebook: BelgradeTheatreCoventry | Twitter: @BelgradeTheatre
We are a group of like-minded people who seek to promote peace, friendship and understanding. We take part in exchange visits with similar groups abroad who have cultural links with Coventry.
Contact: Linda Hiron | 0247 654 2909 | caif18@btinternet.com
Website: www.caif.co.uk | Facebook: caif@caifers
Current students from the University of Warwick’s lifelong learning programmes will be talking to Festival attendees and answering their questions about opportunities for local adults who may not have formal qualifcations but are considering returning to study. Pop along and meet them, and start creating your Warwick story.
Contact: Natalie A McGreevy | 024 7615 1155 / 07384 231418
Email: n.mcgreevy@warwick.ac.uk | Website: https://warwick.ac.uk/study/cll/
Westwood Campus, The University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL
We run hundreds of exciting courses in 25 venues across Coventry including: accredited courses in ESOL, English, Maths, Childcare, Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools, Accounting & Bookkeeping, First Aid and ICT; Apprenticeships; Family Learning courses; Community Learning courses, for example in Dance, Fitness, Photography, Craft, ICT, Languages and Music.
Contact: Jackie Bray | 024 7678 7978 | feedback@covaded.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/covadulted | Website: www.coventry.gov.uk/adulted
Southfields Old School, South Street, Coventry CV1 5EJ
We are the leading NHS provider of mental health, learning disability and community health services to the people of Coventry, whilst also providing mental health and learning disability services in Warwickshire and Solihull, in addition to providing a range of specialist health services to people across the UK.
Contact: Ian Yates | 0247 658 8848 / 0776 692 2855 | ian.yates@covwarkpt.nhs.uk
Website: www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk | Wayside House, Wilsons Lane, Coventry CV6 6NY
Libraries across the city with comfortable community spaces where you can browse, read and study for free. Books in many languages and access to ESOL and citizenship resources, as well as magazines and newspapers. Free internet and computer use. Online services and free e-books at your fingertips.
Contact: 024 7683 2314
Website: www.coventry.gov.uk/libraries | Central Library, Smithford Way, Coventry CV1 1FY
Facebook: www.facebook.com/covlibraries | Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/covlibraries
This committee of 20 peace-activists work to promote the city’s agenda as a city of peace and reconciliation both within Coventry and more widely. It is a representative committee and includes people from a variety of organisations in the city who support its aims. Included in its activities are an Annual Peace Lecture, a commemoration of Hiroshima Day, exhibitions and recently the updating of the Coventry Peace Trail.
Contact: Philip Brown | 024 7671 7275 | covimpc@gmail.com
Website: http://coventrycityofpeace.uk/lord-mayors-committee/
A multi-agency team in Coventry, comprising Police, City Council and Whitefriars Housing employees, provides a Restorative Justice service for all victims of crime and anti-social behaviour. The team brings victims and offenders together to provide effective and long-lasting resolution of offences.
Contact: PC Claire Ewell | 101 Ext 831 3069 | cv_restorativejustice@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk
West Midlands Police, Little Park Street, Coventry CV1 2JX
A residential service for single men and women aged 16+ who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Aims to work with people who have issues such as mental health or drugs or alcohol and are willing to engage with appropriate agencies in order to address these needs as part of the support planning process.
Contact: Jo Page | 0247 652 7887 / 0772 266 3994 | jo.page@coventrycyrenians.org
Website: http://www.coventrycyrenians.co.uk/ | 5th Floor, Coventry Point, Market Way, CV1 2HL
Soroptimists International of Great Britain and Ireland work to improve the lives of women all over the world. Our goals are to Educate, Enable and Empower women and girls so they will reach their full potential. We will have a tombola to raise money for Coventry Haven and Look Good and Feel Better (a named concern charity).
Contact: Sarah Little | 024 7644 9310 | sarah.little3@ntlworld.com
To enable and empower women from Coventry and the surrounding areas to take control of their lives and move forward with our Social, Health and Economic projects. Education, training, health and employment support. Culturally sensitive, women only and with language support. Creche available.
Opening times: Monday - Friday 9.00am - 3.00pm
Contact: Faye Pettitt |024 7663 7693/07340 540659 | Faye.Pettitt@fwt.org.uk
Website: www.fwt.org.uk | Facebook: www.facebook.com/FWTCov
70-72 Elmsdale Avenue, Foleshill, Coventry CV6 6ES
Healthwatch argues for the interests of all who use health and social care services in Coventry. We aim to give local people a powerful voice- making sure that views and experiences are heard by those who run, plan and regulate health and social care services. We are independent of all these services (such as hospitals and GPs).
Contact: 0247 622 0381 | yoursay@healthwatchcoventry.co.uk
Website: http://www.healthwatchcoventry.co.uk/
29 Warwick Road, Coventry CV1 2ES
We are a charity providing counselling and relationship support for individuals, couples, families, children and young people. We also provide education and learning programmes.
Contact: Mandy Boothe | 0247 622 5863/07581 185521 | mandy.boothe@relatecoventry.org
Website: http://www.relatecoventry.org/ | 1110A Elliott Court, Coventry Business Park, Herald Avenue, Coventry CV5 6UB
Sunrise is a community interest company reinvesting our income to support the communities we serve. Through our Event Store we supply a wide range of community events equipment and resources and in addition to storing, managing and maintaining elements of the former Youth Resources / YMCA Hire stock on behalf of Voluntary Action Coventry. We actively promote shared cultural experience to build greater understanding and provide a platform for artists from different cultures. Our stall will offer the opportunity to try musical instruments and learn about the myths of different cultures, and offer the opportunity to purchase culturally themed jewellery, small items of clothing, accessories such as bags and purses.
Contact: John Shannon |024 7636 2632 / 07944 881603 | sunrisecommunitysolutionssb@yahoo.co.uk
33 Woodroffe Walk, Longford, Coventry CV6 6PS
Our range of services includes: Supported Accommodation/Floating Support/Outreach Services.
We provide staffed and supported accommodation and oating support in the user’s own home to individuals and families who are experiencing personal crisis and are vulnerable to multiple disadvantages and social exclusion. This includes homeless families, teenage parents
and victims of domestic violence and abuse (DVA). We deliver a diverse range of projects to help young people overcome isolation and vulnerability, improve health and well-being and provide routes into employment and training. We provide a range of counselling and enhanced support services for disadvantaged, disenfranchised and disengaged individuals. Valley House also have a nursery onsite providing a range of childcare options.
Contact: Caroline Pike | 024 76266280 / 07726 693689 | caroline.pike@valleyhouse.org.uk
Website: www.valleyhouse.org | Navigation Centre, 55-57 Bell Green Road, Coventry CV6 7GQ
Voluntary Action Coventry exists to increase and better support social action and community resilience in Coventry; strengthening communities and improving quality of life for residents in the city. We strive to create an environment that enables individuals and communities to overcome barriers and disadvantage and to progress positively to independence.
Contact: Marian McGowan | 024 7622 0381 | info@vacoventry.org.uk
Facebook: facebook.com/Voluntary-Action-Coventry | Twitter: https://twitter.com/VACoventry
29 Warwick Road, Coventry CV1 2ES
Wild Earth is a not-for-profit social enterprise based in Coventry and we are committed to connecting people with nature. We run self-development programmes for young people aimed at improving job readiness and wellbeing; nature walks and talks for the community and nature based music making workshops for schools and community groups. We are currently delivering programmes for young people aged 16 years and above and offer a range of courses to choose from.
Contact: Geeta Sarcar | 02476920025 | info@wild-earth.org.uk
Website: www.wild-earth.org.uk | Facebook: WildEarthUK
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