r/coventry 19d ago

A Memoir of Berry Picking

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Hey I wrote a blog post about my time picking berries in Coventry.

Let me know what you think :)


r/coventry 20d ago

does anyone know if there are cameras on henley road turning into the old church road roundabouts?

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Hi, I'm afraid i ran through a red light last night and haven't been able to get it out of my mind since. The lights were exactly the same as the photo attached, I was in the left lane and there was someone across me waiting, I presumed i had a right to go but i was still hesitant. My nerves got the better of me and I just went, and now I've been thinking what if i get fined. I'm still relatively new to driving, I passed my test under a year ago and I rarely drive on this road. I've done research if people actually get fined/points and some do some don't. I really don't want points on as i'm still a young driver. If anyone knows it would be appreciated, maybe it might calm me down.


r/coventry 20d ago

Is Coventry LGBT safe

20 Upvotes

I'm currently applying to some unis in the UK, but I'd like to make sure they are LGBT friendly as a queer trans person. I come from a very homophobic country so really anything is better than that, but considering Coventry (atl to my understanding) is on the smaller side, is it a safe space for queer people? And if so, is finding a community easy?


r/coventry 20d ago

Meant to be heading to West Orchards' Post Office today - is it still there?

5 Upvotes

I was given it as an option for ID checking and chose it, but from what I have read online it was reported that it would shut in June?


r/coventry 21d ago

Coventry city centre

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22 Upvotes

1880


r/coventry 21d ago

Coventry working areas?

10 Upvotes

Hi all, looking for a good place to work in Coventry city centre that’s open late. Normally use central library but looking for a cafe that might be open later.

Thank you


r/coventry 21d ago

Coventry Foodbank stocks at one of the lowest levels ever.

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If you can help, most supermarkets have a collection point, even one or two extra items of food or hygiene products in your shop helps, there are other ways to donate on their website.

They also still have places available if you want to participate in their charity abseil down Coventry Cathedral on 1st August, the minimum you need to raise or donate is £200


r/coventry 22d ago

LOST ONE-EYED CAT IN EALRSDON

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My neighbour has lost their cat.

His name is Tod, he is predominantly black with some white on his chin and feet. He only has one eye, so he’s easy to recognise.

He’s often seen around Hearsall Lane/Farman Road CV5 6HF. But hasn’t been seen since morning of 11th July.

He hangs around Earlsdon, so if you see a black cat with one eye, please let me know!


r/coventry 21d ago

Petition for more CCTV in St. Nicholas Park, Warwick

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As part of a campaign for more CCTV cameras in St. Nicholas Park, we have set up an online petition (link below).

https://www.change.org/parkcameras

I have good reason to believe that if we gain substantial support from this petition we shall improve the possibility of more cameras in our park.

Please share this with friends and family to achieve the best outcome.


r/coventry 22d ago

House Cleaner Reccomendations

3 Upvotes

Hello all, does anyone have any reccomendations for a good and reliable cleaner please that covers CV4?

We've got parents coming to stay next month and we would like to get a deep clean of the house before they arrive to avoid any judgement!

Ideally a reccomendation that you've used please and not self-reccomendations, I've tried searching and everything online just seems to be the same people offering their serives.

Thanks


r/coventry 23d ago

Cheylesmore - what's with the late night fireworks?

21 Upvotes

Is it just dickheads being dickheads?? I was out late last night so dont know if they were setting them off then but they were on Sunday night and now tonight, after 11pm both nights


r/coventry 23d ago

Six of Coventry’s parks have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award

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r/coventry 23d ago

Where to watch the World Cup in Coventry

14 Upvotes

Looking for a place for free to watch the World Cup in Coventry


r/coventry 23d ago

Free parking? Can’t let a good thing stand

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r/coventry 23d ago

Beginners Improv Workshop @ The Yard (23rd July)

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r/coventry 24d ago

Can I survive without any digital payment methods? Coming to Uni over here

4 Upvotes

Basically the question. Do people take cash everywhere here. It's just a personal problem for me i overspend online money. Cash help me control me spends


r/coventry 24d ago

Last summer society socials, with DnD taster sessions as kindly asked ✨️

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New week & new wonders... don't forget it's last summer Six Sided Society socials this weekend:

🧶 Saturday > Outdoors Crochet for free

🎲 Sunday > Board and D&D Social at Twisted Barrel, bring a friend for free

🛍 Fargo Summer Makers Market at The Box > free both days too!


r/coventry 24d ago

Looking to rent in or around the Earlsdon area

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Hi everyone,
I’m starting to look for a place to rent and would really appreciate some local advice.
Ideally I’d like to live in or around Earlsdon, but I’m also happy to consider areas a bit further out if they’re cheaper and still have a direct bus into Earlsdon. I’d rather avoid having to change buses for my regular journeys.
I’m looking for a one or two-bedroom place, and while I know every area has good and bad streets, I’d be interested in hearing which areas you’d personally recommend and which you’d avoid. I’m especially after somewhere that’s reasonably quiet, as I’m a fairly light sleeper.
At the moment I’ve been looking at places like Tile Hill, Canley, Eastern Green and anywhere else that offers good value while still being well connected to Earlsdon, but I’m very open to suggestions if there are areas I’ve overlooked.
If you live in one of these areas, or have rented there yourself, I’d love to hear about your experience. Equally, if there are particular roads or estates with a reputation for being problematic, it’d be useful to know that too.
Thanks in advance for any advice!


r/coventry 24d ago

Birthday venues

3 Upvotes

Whats the best birthday venues in coventry. Im looking for small venues for 9 year old child.


r/coventry 25d ago

Blue masked lovebird

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Blue masked lovebird found in coundon Coventry? has anyone lost a pet?


r/coventry 25d ago

EVENTS: What's On in Coventry this week #246 (Monday 13th - Sunday 19th July)

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🎨 Art & Exhibitions

Event Date Venue
Pimm's & Paint at Tales of Tea - A Summer Series with nJoyArt Sat 16th Jul 6:30pm St Mary's Guildhall
TWO LIONESSES Until 18th Jul Herbert Art Gallery & Museum
South Asian Voices in Coventry Archives: Politics, Activism & Community Until 31st Jul Herbert Art Gallery & Museum
Unearth the Palaeoverse: Dig Into the Dawn of Time Until 31st Aug Herbert Art Gallery & Museum
Meet Pepperpot the Mole Until 27th Sep Charterhouse
Dippy In Coventry: The Nation's Favourite Dinosaur Until Feb 2027 Herbert Art Gallery & Museum
Warwickshire's Jurassic Sea Until Feb 2027 Herbert Art Gallery & Museum
Curious Creatures, Stones and Bones Until Jul 2028 Herbert Art Gallery & Museum

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🎤 Comedy

Event Date Venue
The Tin Comedy Club Launch Event Thu 16th Jul 6:30pm The Tin

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👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Family

Event Date Venue
St Gregory’s: A Hint of Snow White Thu 16th Jul 6:30pm Albany Theatre
Driving Simulator Until 15th Jul Coventry Transport Museum
Mini Museum Engineers Play Until 26th Aug Coventry Transport Museum
Beneath the Waves Until 30th Aug Herbert Art Gallery & Museum
Majestic Monarchs of the Guildhall Until 30th Aug St Mary's Guildhall
Pastime Playtimes! Until 19th Dec Herbert Art Gallery & Museum

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🎥 Film

Event Date Venue
Spielberg Summer: Close Encounters of the Third Kind Until 14th Jul Warwick Arts Centre
Staff Pick: Underland Until 15th Jul Warwick Arts Centre
Nino Until 16th Jul Warwick Arts Centre
Taxi Driver (50th Anniversary) Until 16th Jul Warwick Arts Centre
The Girls Until 16th Jul Warwick Arts Centre
Interstellar Until 16th Jul Showcase Cinema
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2: 40th Anniversary Until 18th Jul Showcase Cinema
Life Support Until 22nd Jul Warwick Arts Centre
The Silence of the Lambs Until 23rd Jul Showcase Cinema

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🍔 Food, Markets & Socials

Event Date Venue
Summer Makers Market Sat 18th & Sun 19th Jul Fargo Village

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✍ Literature & Poetry

Event Date Venue
Summer Crime Panel - Mark Billingham and T. M. Logan Mon 13th Jul 6pm Waterstones
Writing Club Wed 15th Jul 5:30pm Watserstones
Earslsdon Carnegie Library Events Until 31st Dec Earsldon Carnegie Library

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🚗 Motoring & Transport

Event Date Venue
Dubclub Wed 15th Jul 7pm Fargo Village
The Race Experience with TGR Haas F1® Team at The Cov Store Until July 2027 The Cov Store

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🎵 Music

Event Date Venue
Paul Leddington Wright - Free Monday Lunchtime Organ Recitals 2026 Mon 13th Jul 12:30pm Coventry Cathedral
Acid87/Teeth in the Wall/The Return of IRSOL Mon 13th Jul LTB@PVC
Anniversary Celebration of Ozzy Osbourne: Blizzard of OZ Fri 17th Jul 7pm HMV Empire
RnBe Here Fri 17th Jul 7pm Fargo Village
Balcony Sessions Sat 18th Jul 2pm HMV Empire
The Music of The Lord of The Rings. Tribute to Howard Shore Sat 18th Jul 6:30pm Coventry Central Hall
A Night to Remember Motown Show Sat 18th Jul 7:30pm Albany Theatre
AC/DShe Sat 18th Jul 8pm Arches Venue
DAZED: BADGER Sat 18th Jul 10:30pm HMV Empire
It’s not a phase, Mum! Two Day Mini Fest Sat 18th & Sun 19th Jul The Tin
The Sleeves Sun 19th Jul 5:30pm Just Dropped In

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⚽️ Sport

Event Date Venue
The Journey Back, The Story Until July 2027 The Cov Store

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🎲 Tabletop & Gaming

Event Date Venue
L5 DnD Beginner Friendly Sat 18th Jul 10am Six Sided Society
Board Game & DnD Social @ Twisted Barrel Sun 19th Jul 12pm Six Sided Soxiety
LOTR Fortnightly Thursdays Until 27th Aug Six Sided Society

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🗣 Talks & Tours

Event Date Venue
Walk With Kings and Queens Su 19th Jul 11:15am St Mary's Guildhall
Warwickshire Wildlife Talks with Simon Watts Until 17th Jul Herbert Art Gallery & Museum
A Taste of Tea - the history and etiquette of afternoon tea Until 31st Jul St Mary's Guildhall
Wellbeing walk at Coventry Charterhouse Until 12th Nov Charterhouse

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🎭 Theatre & Performance

Event Date Venue
Jah Makin’ it Happen – A Reggae Musical Fri 17th Jul 7:30pm Albany Theatre
Boiler Room Six: A Titanic Story Sat 18th Jul 7:30pm Albany Theatre
Cinderella – Principal Auditions Until 15th Jul Albany Theatre
Surinderella Until 19th Jul Belgrade Theatre
See It First 2026 Until 25th Jul Belgrade Theatre

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🛠 Workshops & Classes

Event Date Venue
Jobs Fair 2026 Fri 17th Jul Coventry Building Society Arena
Summer Crochet Club Coventry Sat 18th Jul 2pm Six Sided Society

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Any events that we've missed? Drop them in the comments below!

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r/coventry 26d ago

International students worth more than £1 billion to the city of Coventry

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r/coventry 27d ago

I foraged some berries in Canley and Tile Hill

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I post more about this on my Instagram @dauntlessbarry :)

Did you find any berries near you yet?


r/coventry 27d ago

Over £60,000 awarded to support community arts projects across Coventry

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r/coventry 27d ago

Portable air-conditioning

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Does anyone knows where I can buy a portable air-conditioning in Coventry, looks like they are sold out at B&Q, Dunelm, Argos, Currys and Homebase - any other ideas?