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Our Saturday 16th May have lived and worked including a full-size 2pm in the meeting room at the Central of shared silent prayer. The Coventry Sense & Sensibility - BTUK guest organist today is Byron Jones who Urban Jungle replica of a medieval loom (please note Library, Smithford Way, CV1 1FY, on JM meets on the third Tuesday of every Ballet Theatre UK recreate the styles himself ‘The Welsh Wizard’. Doors Urban Jungle is back from 11am - 5pm. the solar room containing the loom is 9th April and 7th May. For more month from 1.30pm, silence from 2pm - romantic world of Jane Austen with their open at 1.30pm, curtain up at 2.30pm. Join us for a plant lovers paradise, perfect accessed by ladder). Explore the working information about our festival, please 2.30pm, a short time to chat afterwards classical adaptation of Sense & Sensibility. Concerts last for 2½ hours including for the expert plant parent, or the medieval garden showing the plants visit www.positiveimagesfestival.co.uk. and leave by 3pm. There is a very special Following the lives of the Dashwood break. Admission £10 on the door, notorious plant killer! This is your chance that would have been grown for food, To contact us, email quality to shared silence and the JM is an sisters, this full-length ballet explores the including refreshments and parking. to find loads of fun new plants and learn flavouring, medicine and household use. [email protected]. opportunity to schedule a time of silence romantic twists and turns of society life in Visiting organists play all kinds of music how you can fit them into whatever Open 11am – 4pm, free entry. Tea, in a busy and noisy world. For more the late 18th century: one is charmed by and offer a wonderful afternoon’s spaces you have. We’ll be hosting great coffee and homemade cakes are served Thursday 9th – Sunday 12th April information contact Kate Hughes on 024 the tender nature of a true gentleman, the entertainment. Booking not required. The plant nurseries, house plant experts and on Open Days. 121 Upper Spon Street, The Tiger Who Came to Tea 7659 3694 or [email protected]. other is swept off her feet by a dashing organ is available for individuals to play by passionate growers to share their favourite Spon End, Coventry, CV1 3BQ. Direct from the West End, this Olivier and mysterious man. Torn between arrangement. For more information visit plants with you. Accessories, pots and www.theweavershouse.org. 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We welcome performers, artists, 25th Coventry Walkathon Lane, Hampton in Arden, B92 0AH. Our adaptation of the classic tale of teatime information call 024 7671 1687 or visit purchased) from the Box Office on volunteers and organisations. This The Walkathon will take place at the War guest organist today is Aaron Hawthorn, mayhem, expect to be surprised! Full www.stjohnthebaptistcoventry.org.uk. 024 7699 8964 or online at planning meeting will be held from Memorial Park from 11am and will again one of Scotland‘s most up and coming details and to book tickets please visit www.albanytheatre.co.uk. 12.30pm - 2pm in the meeting room at provide an opportunity for local Charities musicians. He won the senior section www.warwickartscentre.co.uk. Friday 24th April the Central Library, Smithford Way, and good causes to raise money with of the UK Young Theatre Organist of Community Service of Reflection Saturday 2nd May CV1 1FY. For more information about Coventry Leofric Lions Club making this the Year Award in 2017. Doors open at Saturday 11th April All are welcome to join us for this The Weaver’s House Open Day – our festival, please visit www.positive possible. A walk around the Park is 1¾ 1.30pm, curtain up at 2.30pm. Concerts Rapunzel gentle, reflective service, which is Wool Crafts Day imagesfestival.co.uk. To contact us, email miles and each walker, depending on last for 2½ hours including break. Rapunzel lets her hair down in a followed by a simple lunch. At St John A day of woolly wonders! Find out more [email protected]. their choice, can do one or more laps. Admission £10 on the door, including brand-new staging of the popular fairy tale. The Baptist Church, Fleet Street, about spinning and weaving techniques There is also a shorter route for those refreshments and parking. It is a wonderful Spectacular production combining new Coventry, CV1 3AY. For more and the world of wool. Experience how Friday 8th May with particular health issues. Many walkers afternoon’s entertainment. Booking not music and lyrics with high-energy dance information call 024 7671 1687 or visit John Croke, a Coventry narrow-loom 75th VE Day Celebrations choose to wear a Fancy Dress and prizes required. For more information visit and a cast of loveable characters. www.stjohnthebaptistcoventry.org.uk. weaver and his family would have lived St John The Baptist Church, Fleet Street, are on offer for Children under 16 and www.cinema-organs.org.uk or call our A Tangled Musical Adventure at The and worked including a full-size replica of Coventry will be staging their 75th VE adults plus a team prize of £100 for the District Secretary on 0121 421 4420. Albany Theatre, Coventry at 2pm & 7pm. Friday 24th April a medieval loom (please note the solar Day Celebrations from 10am – 2pm. best dressed charity group of over 10 Tickets: £15 adult £12 concession £10 The Why? Event room containing the loom is accessed by There will be tours of the war damage people and for the Charity with the largest Sunday 5th April child (family tickets available) from the The Why? Event at The Belgrade Theatre ladder). Explore the working medieval of the church, our WWII Memorial, the number of walkers on the day all judged The Firebirds’ Greatest Hits Box Office on 024 7699 8964 or online at answers the question of why people garden showing the plants that would windows which include fragments of by the Lord Mayor of Coventry. To find The Firebird Singers are holding their www.albanytheatre.co.uk. stay in domestic abuse relationships have been grown for food, flavouring, glass broken in the blitz, and a collection out more visit www.leofriclions.org.uk or 10th anniversary concert at The Manor in all its forms. Delivered in a creative medicine and household use. Open of photographs of the church throughout to enter visit www.leofriclions.eventcube. Hotel, Meriden, CV7 7NH at 2.30pm Monday 13th – Saturday 18th April and unique way using dramatisations, 11am – 4pm, free entry. Tea, coffee the past 75 years. For more information io/events. Reception open at 9.45am, and 7.30pm. For tickets please contact The Mill on the Floss spoken word and dance. Special guest and homemade cakes are served on call 024 7671 1687 or visit judging of the fancy dress at 10.45am. Anna on 07792 525999 or Val on 01676 Exhilarating adaptation of George Eliot’s Speakers Janika Cartwright and Naomi Open Days. 121 Upper Spon Street, www.stjohnthebaptistcoventry.org.uk. Entry £5 per person, £2.50 for children of 522963. Our chosen charity this year is compelling classic. Lawyer Wakem takes Donald will be sharing their stories. Spon End, Coventry, CV1 3BQ. 15 and under. Parkinson’s UK. This is a concert not to away the mill on the river Floss from Please be warned that the content in this www.theweavershouse.org. Friday 8th May be missed! 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A vast range of from 10am - 5pm and visit two fairs. On at The Talisman Theatre & Arts £15 adult, £12 child from the Box products are on offer from the farmers, including honey, Centre. Tickets from £9.50. For booking Office on 024 7699 8964 or online At the Multicultural Craft & Food Fair or more information contact the Box at www.albanytheatre.co.uk. there will be stalls selling handmade mustard, marmalade, jams, organic meat, sausages and a Office on 01926 856548 or visit jewellery, fashion accessories and variety of flavoured rustic farmhouse breads, baguettes Call Today For Your www.talismantheatre.co.uk. Sunday 7th June mouth-watering snacks. Stallholders and croissants, cheese, pickles, fruit juices and hearty Free Quotation: Cinema Organ Society Monthly participating in the Community homemade soups, along with fresh organic fruit and Tuesday 19th May Live Concert Information Fair will showcase their seasonal vegetables, and locally produced wines and 024 7659 8403 Julian Meeting We invite you to experience the live services. If you wish to participate in any beers. By buying local, consumers can help support The Coventry Julian group has its monthly sounds of our 1935 Compton cinema of the fairs or would like to arrange an the local economy, as well as reducing their carbon 07729 420082 meetings at St John’s Church, Fleet Street, organ installed in Fentham Hall, Marsh event during the festival period (13th footprint and benefiting from fresh seasonal produce. Coventry. A Julian Meeting is half an hour Lane, Hampton in Arden, B92 0AH June - 4th July 2020), please email of shared silent prayer. 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42 | Your Call Magazine | 024 7646 8078 | 07724 050678 www.yourcallpublishing.co.uk | Your Call Magazine | 43 Richard and Robin, and great to drive above the Metro line where To illustrate the ambition behind his to announce that Kevin boroughs each year giving participants Community News grandchildren, Zachary and Ella. there is not enough space on narrower plan, Mr Street has produced a Shaw has been appointed opportunities to engage with theatre. as the new Chief roads. Tube-style map showing all of the new lines, stops and services. Executive & Artistic More recently, he has been a Andy Street Says £15 A Tribute to Bob Garlick Mr Street said, “The transport Director to lead the freelance director working in theatres Billion Plan Will Put innovations I have outlined for In Coventry the new Godiva line will charitable trust that across the country, teaching in drama Coventry at Cutting Edge Coventry are cutting-edge ideas that utilise Very Light Railway technology to runs Coventry’s Albany schools, producing large scale We are so sorry to hear will put the city at the forefront of create a new line for the city. Where Theatre and Studio. community plays and developing of the passing of Bob of Transport Technology transport technology. the roads are narrow, the lines could projects for television. Garlick on 11th March be built underground using the ‘cut and Kevin Shaw started his 2020. Bob wrote some West Midlands Mayor “Not only are we aiming to introduce cover’ approach seen in New York. role at the Albany Theatre in February “It is an incredibly exciting time to fantastic articles for us Andy Street says his new a Very Light Rail system – which could and joins the theatre at an exciting be joining the Albany Theatre. Not just for around 10 years, £15 billion transport be run underground where necessary The Godiva Line will also link back time as they plan and develop their as Coventry heads into being the UK’s reminiscing about growing up in vison for the region – but we’re also looking at tapping to the HS2 interchange, giving strategy and projects that will take City of Culture for 2021 but, equally, as Coventry, the business that his family includes cutting-edge into the city’s expertise to build Coventry commuters access to the them into Coventry’s year as UK City the theatre itself heads into a massive ran, memories of family life, and not ideas that will put the autonomous pods into the network. wider network and beyond. of Culture in 2021 and beyond. period of growth and development forgetting his love of Coventry City FC, city at the forefront that will put it firmly at the heart of and he has had many funny stories to of transport technology. “For too long we have been left behind The Coventry plans also include the Kevin has extensive experience in Coventry’s thriving arts scene. I am tell. Countless local people have got London and Manchester, and other use of autonomous pods between Tile the Arts and Theatre sectors as delighted to be part of what is going to in touch with Bob through his articles, As part of his plans Mr Street, who cities around the world. We are a Hill and the University of Warwick. both an Artistic Director and a Chief be a very bright future.” remembering him from years ago. serves as the current Mayor of the world-class city region and we deserve Executive, delivering projects across a West Midlands, wants to open 8 new a world-class Metro and rail network. Finally, the plans also include 4 new railway range of productions and venues. The Albany Theatre has undergone Lynne, Steve and all the team here Metro lines and 21 new rail stations stations for Coventry: Coundon Road, some radical redevelopment since at Your Call Magazine send our across the West Midlands by 2040. “In recent years we have made great Foleshill, Binley and Coventry South. He previously worked at Oldham re-opening just seven years ago but thanks to Bob for his dedication and progress, with our work to establish Coliseum Theatre for 17 years there are ambitious plans in place to commitment to always supplying us On the Metro, Andy wants to build cross-Coventry rail services from The Albany Theatre where his tenure saw him direct extend the venue and its use further with wonderful articles, and we send over 150 miles of new lines and around Nuneaton to Leamington, for instance. more than 70 productions across over the next few years. Kevin will our love and condolences to Bob’s 380 new stops, and, in addition to the “But now is time for the next stage Appoints New Chief 34 seasons, including 15 pantos. He be overseeing the delivery of this amazing family who all loved him trams running on roads and on rail of ambition. This plan will connect Executive Officer & also founded the Coliseum’s learning large-scale project. dearly - his beloved wife, Margaret, lines, he wants to have sections of the communities which haven’t had Metro Artistic Director and engagement department which his daughter, Sandra, his son, Rob, line running underground, using ‘cut or rail lines for decades and restore established a collaborative network “We’re not just developing and grandchildren, Alan, Mark, Rachel, and cover’ tunnelling to allow traffic pride in the West Midlands.” The Albany Theatre Trust is delighted of 5,000 people from surrounding extending the theatre’s presence

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Unfortunately, and good reception open at 9.45am and the have been seen supporting local events this became untrue in 1995 when the The Albany Theatre Trust remains causes to raise judging of the fancy dress at 10.45am. such as Motofest, Royal visits, Sports Approximately Government decided to raise the age as a charity overseen by a board money, with Coventry Leofric Lions Entry is £5.00 per person and £2.50 for Week and Godiva Festival. The 34,000 women of retirement for women to equal that of directors and with a core staff, Club making this possible. We have children of 15 and under. Ambassador family now includes Young living in of men, to age 65. And that goal post including Kevin Shaw, leading the moved the date forward a week and Youth Ambassadors helping to Coventry & was moved again in 2011 to age 66. volunteer teams who help with the because of the change in the Bank It is our ambition to arrange a day of make events happen. Warwickshire There are numerous groups protesting day-to-day running of the theatre. Holiday and are looking to encourage fun supported by Vic Minett from BBC have lost about this injustice and actively The theatre is committed to pursuing a greater number of people to CWR and with entertainment provided During the summer term the Coventry around £45,000 each on average in campaigning to the government to their Arts for Life initiative which support the charity of their choice. by the “Crew Girls” dance group and Torch Relay is involving 54 schools State Pensions. These women were compensate those women who have promotes the benefits of work and the “Step up Singers” before the start. carrying a 1948 Olympic torch and a born in the 1950s and have been been adversely affected. One of these involvement in the Arts to promote A walk around the park is 1¾ miles In the last 24 years over £300,000 has 2012 Olympic baton from school to affected by the State Pension Age (SPA) groups is Women Against State Pension wellbeing.The theatre has recently and each walker, depending on their been raised by local charities and it will school. This is organized and supported increase. Women who struggled to Injustice (WASPI) who have 80 groups choice, can do one or more laps. There be great to see these charities benefit with the help of Ambassadors Young help bring in a household income around England, Scotland and Wales. launched their latest season of is also a shorter route for those with again with supporters’ involvement on and ‘Senior’. when there were no childcare facilities, These groups organise themselves via performances and events running particular health issues. Many walkers the day. maternity/paternity leave or pay, and private Facebook groups and meetings in the Art Deco main house and choose to wear fancy dress and prizes Our summer calendar is filling up, so the word “Equality” did not figure in organised at local level and get involved refurbished studio space with plans in are on offer for children under 16 and we need more people willing to join us. the workplace. Sex, age and all sorts of in awareness raising and active peaceful place to extend the programming in adults, plus a team prize of £100 for Coventry Ambassadors Coventry Ambassador Astrid Clarke other discriminations were common, demonstrations. the future to ensure that the Albany the best dressed charity group of over Need YOU! says, “Volunteering as an Ambassador and women were often expected to Theatre continues as a flourishing arts 10 people, and for the charity with the is so rewarding. You really do feel good accept being groped or worse and Another group protesting about these venue for the benefit of audiences and largest number of walkers on the Do you care and also proud to be part of this city.” if they dared complain, lose their changes is “Back to 60” who have had communities throughout the city. day, all judged by the Lord Mayor of about your city? You can apply online where you will be employment. Perhaps you recognise their case heard in the High Court in Coventry. You are welcome to bring Do you enjoy invited to a training evening. The next yourself or your mum, sister, London through the Judicial Review 25th Coventry Walkathon your dog but please remember to meeting people? one is on 13th May. grandmother? process, which is currently at Appeal bring a bag to clean up any mess! 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2 x 500g packs fresh gnocchi 1 Preheat the oven to 200C, 180C fan, Gas Mark 1 tbsp olive oil 6. Bring a large pan of lightly salted water to the boil. Add the gnocchi and boil for 3-4 minutes until 1 onion, finely chopped they rise to the surface. Drain well and transfer to a large ovenproof dish. 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed 2 Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium 100g baby spinach leaves heat. Add the onion and fry for 4-5 minutes until tender. Stir in the garlic and spinach and cook 2 x 350g tubs fresh cheese sauce for a 2-3 minutes, stirring, until the spinach has 150g mozzarella cheese ball, drained wilted. Spoon over the gnocchi and stir gently to mix. Spoon over the cheese sauce. Top with the and sliced mozzarella cheese.

8 cherry tomatoes, halved 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes until golden and bubbling. Top with the tomatoes and Lemon slices and baby spinach leaves, serve garnished with lemon slices and baby spinach leaves. to garnish

For a lighter dish replace the cheese sauce with 2 x 350g tubs fresh tomato Quick Tip pasta sauce and top with grated reduced fat Cheddar and Parmesan.

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Twitter: @Coventry_IAS Facebook: refreshment stop. Sunday afternoon rides basis), catering/coffee bar and general meet on the 2nd Friday of every month Bowling & Community Club, Gaviston @CoventrySENDIASS are a fun way to leisurely explore the helpers. For further information please from 2pm - 4pm at Central Hall Coventry Fibromyalgia Road, Coundon, Coventry, CV6 1GZ. local area with other people, Saturday contact Jill Simms, General Manager (Methodist Church), Warwick Lane, Support Group Everyone welcome. Free car park. Coventry Stamp and morning rides are faster pace (10-12mph). on 024 7645 1066 or email Coventry, CV1 2HA. Meetings are free, We meet on the second Tuesday of Admission £1.50, inclusive of raffle. Postcard Club Mid- week evening rides take place in the [email protected]. but we ask for donations and support for every month, 11am at Central Hall, For more information call Joyce on We meet fortnightly on Tuesday evenings summer. For details (including 50 different our raffle. Due to the next two meetings Warwick Lane, Coventry. If you suffer from 024 7661 0121. at Hearsall Baptist Church. Both new and quiet routes) see www.cyclesolihull.org.uk. Explorer Scouts falling on Bank Holidays Central Hall will Fibromyalgia, then please know you are experienced collectors welcome. More Are you aged between 14 and 17? be closed so we have made alternative not alone. We are a welcoming, friendly Coventry Ramblers – at the details from David Grimsey on 024 7641 Diabetes UK Coventry Explorer Scouts offer the opportunity to arrangements as follows: On Thursday 9th group who share new information, listen Heart of Walking 1369. Voluntary Group have new, exciting opportunities and make April, Meal at The Walsgrave Pub 12pm to relevant speakers and enjoy pamper Do you enjoy the countryside, keeping We are a support group for those who live new friends. We meet behind St James for 12.15pm. On Friday 8th May, Coffee days, meals and trips out. (There is also fit and meeting new people through Coventry Table Tennis Club with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes and their Church in Westcotes off Tile Hill Lane, Morning at Ikea (downstairs cafe), 10.30am a coffee morning on the other Tuesdays walking? No need to book in advance Formerly Woodlands Table Tennis Club. families. Currently we meet bi-monthly Wednesdays from 7pm to 9pm, except – 12pm. For more information contact at 11am, Central Hall Cafe). For further on most of our walks. We include Now playing at Hereward College Sports at the Salvation Army in Coventry on the during the school holidays. We are part Janet on 024 7646 0081 or visit www.blf. details call Claire on 0844 887 2339, environmentally friendly Public Transport Hall, Bramston Crescent, (Off Tile Hill third Monday of the month. We are always of a worldwide uniformed organisation. org.uk/BreatheEasy/Detail/Coventry email [email protected] or visit Walks on Tuesdays and Saturdays once a Lane), CV4 9SW. We are a pay and play looking for people and their families to Contact Craig on 07955 645632 or Mary www.facebook.com/spottyducks. month, weekly classic Sunday Walks and club with no membership fee, who cater come along and share their experiences on 07805 305094 for further information Coventry Cat Group monthly Saturday Challenging Walks for all ages and abilities. The sessions are and ideas. There is no joining fee; it is open or just come along and meet us. Join the We are a non-profit, non-destruct rescue Coventry Figure Skating Club with car share transport system from held Tuesdays, 6.45pm - 8.45pm and to everyone. For any further information adventure. organisation for cats and kittens in the This friendly ice skating club meets every Whitefriars Street and Memorial Park. Saturdays 9.45am - 11.45am. Adults £5, please email diabetesukcoventry@icloud. Coventry area, run entirely by volunteers Saturday morning, 8.30am - 9.30am, at In the summer our Thursday evening Children/Students/Retired/Unemployed com or call 07491 872092. Fibro Coffee Morning Ladies (registered charity number 1065043). Planet Ice (SkyDome). Improve existing shorter walks are popular. Non-members £4. Bats are available for beginners. For We meet every Tuesday between 11am If you are thinking of adopting one of skating skills, learn new skills and build welcome for up to 3 walks without more details contact Steve Ashby on Eastern Green Golden Years and 1pm at the Methodist Church Hall, our cats, or if you can offer a working confidence, or just skate in a fun and obligation. For further information please 07985 330742 or find us on Facebook & Club Warwick Lane, Coventry. The second home to a feral cat, please visit friendly environment. Each club session contact Josie on 07709 957370, email Google. We are a friendly mixed group for the over Tuesday of each month is the official www.coventrycatgroup.org.uk for includes coaching from qualified coaches [email protected] or visit 55’s. We meet on alternate Thursdays at meeting of the Coventry Fibromyalgia more information, or call our helpline based on ability. You have time to practice www.coventryramblers.org.uk. Coventry Tree Warden Network 1.30pm in Eastern Green Village Hall. There Support Group which we usually attend. on 024 7626 8073. and make new friends. The club provides Are you interested in trees? Coventry Tree is always tea and biscuits served, sometimes Anyone who suffers from Fibromyalgia a number of events throughout the year, Coventry Reading Service for Wardens help to plant and manage trees a talk or demonstration but always plenty (FMS) or related illnesses or cares for Coventry CHA Rambling Club from social activities to fancy dress skating. the Blind and Partially Sighted in streets, parks, schools and woodlands of friendly chat. Meals out and other outings someone with FMS is welcome. So please We have planned walks organised and We run competitions each year, giving Would you like to help? Our volunteers across the Coventry area. We work are arranged. New members always come and join us for a cuppa, some led by experienced leaders on Thursdays, everyone the chance to experience provide a free, confidential Reading Service alongside Coventry Council Tree Officers welcome. For more details please ring support and just a bit of a chat. For more Saturdays and Sundays, and sunset strolls the thrill of competing in a supportive for blind and partially sighted people in under the guidance of the Tree Council. Sandy on 024 7501 8576. information contact Barbara on 07767 in the summer. On Saturdays we use local environment. For more information visit all areas of Coventry. Reading can cover We arrange working projects, trips, walks 895208. public transport. On Thursdays we use www.coventryfigureskatingclub.org.uk. a wide range of material from letters to and talks by local wildlife groups and Eastern Green History Group cars and on Sundays we hire a private newspapers, magazines, short stories enthusiasts. We also enjoy ongoing training Meetings are held in St Andrew’s Church, Finham Choral Society, coach. We have walks to suit all abilities Coventry Haven Women’s Aid and many other things depending upon in tree biology and management on the Church Lane, Eastern Green, Coventry, Coventry and pride ourselves on being friendly and We are a registered charity who offer the individual needs of the listeners. The first Saturday of every month at the War CV5 7BX unless otherwise stated. On Come sing with us! We are a friendly welcoming. Membership costs £10 per specialist support to all women and Reading Service is a well-established Memorial Park classroom. Our tutor is a Monday 27th April at 2pm, visit to the group united by a love of making music. year. The coach fare varies between £6 children experiencing any type of abuse. organisation which has been running in the qualified and experienced arborist who Archive/Museum at Coventry University We perform a wide repertoire and delight and £8. We do not allow dogs on rambles. Established 46 years ago, we provide city for over 30 years. If you are interested makes every session informative and about Fred Lanchester and Lanchester in raising our voices and money for good Visit www.coventrycha.co.uk for more various free services including: safe refuge, in becoming a Reader, please contact us enjoyable. For more information visit Cars. On Monday 25th May at 7.30pm, Jan causes. All voice parts are welcome, details or contact the Secretary on 024 helpline, advocacy, counselling, legal, on 024 7641 0049 or 024 7667 7422 for www.CTWN.org.uk. Cooper with ‘John Of Gaunt - Power and especially male. We meet at St Martin in 7646 5871 for an information pack. drop-in, Outreach work, specialist projects more information. Passion’. Please contact Jenny for details the Fields Church, Green Lane, Finham on and training. Coventry has the highest rate Coventry Vision Friendship on 024 7640 3372. Our books, ‘Tile Hill Wednesdays from 7pm-9pm during term Coventry and District Sands of abuse in the whole of the West Midlands Coventry Rotary Club Group Wood School Memories’ and ‘The time. For more information contact our Sands supports anyone who has been and during 2017 we supported 1,565 The President and members of the club For the visually impaired but all welcome Woodlands School Memories’ are now secretary on 024 7647 0288 or visit affected by the death of a baby before, women plus their children. For every welcome new members to the world at the Salvation Army Café, Upper Well available priced at £5 each or £4 for www.finhamchoralsociety.org.uk. during or shortly after birth. We offer woman we can help, there are another 4 of Rotary where we live by the motto Street, Coventry City Centre, every Friday multiple books. emotional support and information for that we must turn away purely due to no “Service above Self”. We help the local 10.15am until 12pm. Free Home Library Service parents, grandparents, siblings, children, room availability. For more information community and schools as well as Eastern Green Women’s If you enjoy reading books or listening to families and friends. Our local group visit www.coventryhaven.co.uk international areas of deprivation. Men Coventry Woodcarvers Institute audio books or CDs but find it difficult to ‘Coventry Sands’ meets on the first or call 024 7644 4077 or email and women will find a background of Association We meet at 7.15pm on the first get to the library, please contact Age UK Wednesday of every month, 8pm - 10pm [email protected]. business experience a useful qualification in Interested in learning the skill of Wednesday of the month in Eastern Green Coventry & Warwickshire’s Home Library at Walsgrave Baptist Church, Hinckley fulfilling the aims of the Rotary movement. woodcarving or mastering the art of Village Hall. We enjoy a varied programme Service. Working closely with Coventry Road, Coventry, CV2 2EX. For more Coventry Ladies Probus Club We meet every Monday at the Restaurant, pyrography? We meet on Tuesday of speakers and activities at our monthly City Libraries our team of friendly and information please contact our A small friendly group for ladies of mainly King’s Hill Nurseries, King’s Hill Lane, evenings (term time only) at Finham Park meetings, plus various outings and walks committed volunteers will visit you at befrienders on 07896 500237 or email retirement age and above who meet, Coventry, CV3 6PS, 024 7669 0835 at School, Green Lane, Coventry, CV3 6EA throughout the year. New members and home each month to bring you a fresh [email protected]. socialise and hear talks on a wide variety 12.15pm for 12.45pm. For more details from 4.45pm to 6.45pm and 6.45pm to visitors are always welcome - please come supply of books, audio books or CDs, of interesting topics. Held on the third contact Past President John Hartley on 8.45pm. For more details visit and join us. based on your taste and interests. To take

72 | Your Call Magazine | 024 7646 8078 | 07724 050678 www.yourcallpublishing.co.uk | Your Call Magazine | 73 up this free service please call 024 7623 Matrix Bowls Club, Coventry something back to Communities at our monthly supper meetings – you’re Bank Holidays) and Thursday, 10am - Friday on 0300 303 1977 or visit 1999 or email [email protected]. We are a friendly, mixed club situated at whilst enjoying a vibrant group guaranteed a warm welcome! For more 12.30pm. Everyone is welcome to come www.victimsupport.org.uk. We also offer uk. For details of all our services please the Old Coventrians Rugby Club, Tile Hill environment. For more information information call Helen on 024 7767 9346, and try out simple weaving techniques, no volunteering opportunities at Coventry, visit www.ageuk.org.uk/coventryand Lane, Coventry. We play flat green bowls visit www.coventryjubilee.org or email Carol on 024 7638 7879, or Sue on 024 experience necessary. We charge £3 for find out more at www.victimsupport.org. warwickshire/our-services/ and are looking for new members. For [email protected]. 7644 5869. the morning and provide tea, coffee and uk/volunteering. more information please contact Roger biscuits. We meet at The Weaver’s House, Friends of The War Memorial on 024 7646 8056 or Chris on 024 7646 Royal Osteoporosis Society Tai Chi Club 121 Upper Spon Street, Coventry, CV1 Warwick Road Church Centre Park 4399. Alternatively, come along to the Meetings are held 2pm-3.30pm in St John For physical and mental health. Gentle 3BQ. We also run workshops, an outreach 10 Warwick Row, Coventry, CV1 1EX. During the summer months we meet on weekly club night when you can try the the Baptist Church Hall on the corner of exercise for all ages, improve your balance programme and undertake larger one-off Join us for different activities in Coventry the second Wednesday of each month at game for free and receive advice and Corporation Street, Coventry. All access and general wellbeing. Beginners welcome. community projects. For more information City Centre. ‘Open Doors’ Cafe, 6pm at The Visitors Centre, working in guidance. Beginners and players of all is wheelchair friendly. Meetings are open We are a non-profit making group and call Peggy Finch on 07976 503055 or welcoming and cosy, open 10am-2pm conjunction with the recent renovation standards are welcome. All equipment, to the general public with an admission meet at St John Vianney Church Hall, email [email protected] Tuesday to Friday. Poetry Café first project. Please call 024 7667 5158 for including bowls and shoes, is provided. fee of £3 which includes refreshments. Bishopton Close, Mount Nod, CV5 7GW or [email protected] or visit Thursday of the month, to share favourite more details. Club nights are every Tuesday, 4pm to On Thursday 30th April, Diatetics Team on Mondays, 9.30am - 10.30am and www.theweaversworkshop.org. poems or just listen. Film Afternoons 8pm, starting April 14th. Member, UHCW, “Deriving Maximum Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 7pm - including film, ice cream, tea and cake G.B. (Girls’ Brigade) Benefit from what we Eat and Drink”. 8.30pm. For more information please call Tile Hill Village Residents’ Group on first Wednesday each month. All We are a uniformed Christian organisation Mercia Therapy Centre Special exercise classes to help increase Mike on 07421 747122. Residents from in and around Tile Hill welcome. Arrive 1.45pm for 2pm start. which provides fun activities for girls aged Established in 1984, we provide bone density held on Wednesdays at Village meet on the 3rd Saturday of each Chat about the film over tea and cake. 5–18 years in a safe, caring environment. treatments for people with long term 1.30pm at the Boys and Girls Club, The City of Coventry Male month from 11am at the Bell Inn, Station For more information call 024 7622 0299 1st Coventry G.B. meets at Queens Road conditions and short term injuries for Whitefriars Street. For further information Voice Choir Avenue, Tile Hill. We meet to discuss local or email [email protected] or visit Baptist Church (entrance in Grosvenor adults. We also treat children with on these please contact L. Adams on We invite new members, from beginners issues and to liaise with local businesses www.warwickroadurc.org.uk. Road, just off the Ring Road) from 6.15pm Cerebral Palsy and Autism. We offer 07399 350574. The Royal Osteoporosis to experienced singers, to join us in our and the city council in order to improve - 7.45pm each Friday during school term physiotherapy, oxygen therapy, massage, Society contact is Katie Hall on 07545 efforts to make this the finest male voice our community and, of course, to make Warwickshire Wildlife Trust - time. Come and check us out! For more osteomyology, acupuncture, foot health, 788872, email [email protected] or choir in the Midlands. We currently have new friends. New members are very Fundraising Volunteers Needed information contact Jacquie on 024 7641 yoga and counselling to name but a few! visit www.theros.org.uk. 40+ members of all ages, so whatever welcome so come along and join our Warwickshire Wildlife Trust is looking for 0102 or email [email protected]. We are a small self-funding Charity your experience you can be sure of plenty friendly group. For more details contact volunteers to place and monitor boxes of and we receive no statutory funding, Saints Drama Group of help to fit in. The choir specialises in Karen on 07974 642939 or email wildlife pin badges at sites such as shops, Greyfriars Society Coventry therefore we are funded purely by Based at Allesley Village Hall, this four part singing, and we cover a wide [email protected]. garden centres and pubs in their local area Established in 1969, we are a group of voluntary contributions and donations, friendly local amateur dramatic group spectrum of music. We meet on to raise much needed funds to protect lively minded people from Coventry and our own fund raising activities and perform three plays a year. We hold Wednesdays at 7.45pm, at Woodside Tools for Self Reliance wildlife and wild places across the county. Warwickshire. We meet every Friday at charitable trusts. For more information rehearsals on Monday and Thursday Methodist Church Hall, Woodside Avenue This UK Charity have trained and equipped To find out more please contact the 7.45pm at the Unitarian Church Hall on please contact 024 7661 1088, email evenings and welcome new members South, Coventry, CV3 6BE. For more African Blacksmiths, Carpenters, Builders, Trust on 024 7630 2912 or email the Holyhead Road. New members and [email protected]/ or visit: interested in all aspects of the theatre. details call Mike Barratt on 07791 117878. Mechanics, Shoemakers and Tailors with [email protected]. visitors welcome. Please phone 01926 www.merciamstherapy.org.uk To find out more call Pam Barnes on ‘as new’ toolkits for over 30 years. You 852114 for more details or visit our 024 7640 2309 or visit our website: The Coventry Society can help by donating your unwanted tools Westwood Heath Tai Chi Club website for membership information Retired Members Group www.thesaintsdramacoventry.co.uk The Coventry Society is the civic society to us and/or join our Volunteer Workshop Gentle exercise for health, wellbeing and and details of our talks and activities. We are a club for Recycled Teenagers 55 for Coventry. We campaign to conserve to help refurbish used hand tools. The relaxation. Suitable for all. Beginners www.greyfriars-coventry.co.uk years plus and we meet every Tuesday, Silver Lining Chorus the City’s heritage and improve the quality Coventry & Warwickshire branch meets welcome any time. £7 per class 12.30pm – 2.30pm at Jaguar Cars Sports & Come and sing with a ladies 4-part of development in our City. We are a Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6pm – (concessions available). Fridays 1pm - Heart of England Cooperative Social Club, Fenton Road, off Browns Lane Acappella Harmony Chorus! We have fun registered charity. We meet monthly with 9pm in term time and Tuesday mornings 2.30pm at Xcel Leisure Centre, Mitchell Concert Orchestra for Bingo, raffles, to make friends and chat, and make friends while we raise funds indoor meetings in the winter and visits 9.30am – 1pm during school holidays, at Avenue, Canley, CV4 8DY. For more Rehearsals every Tuesday from with free tea and biscuits. Hot & cold food for local charities and join up with other in the summer. Membership is £12 for Bablake School Workshops, Coundon information contact Louise on 07747 7.30pm - 9.30pm at the Central Hall and a bar is available. For more information choruses nationwide for training sessions individuals and £18 for couples, but anyone Road, Coventry, CV1 4AU. For more 618298 or [email protected] or visit in Coventry City Centre. We are a contact Betty on 024 7650 2465. and social activities. We rehearse at the can come to our meetings for a donation information please visit www.tfsr.org or www.seahorsearts.co.uk. community orchestra playing a variety Xcel Leisure Centre, Mitchell Avenue, of £2. Visit our website to find out about contact John Wetherby on 024 7633 6866 of light hearted, popular classics. RNIB Pears Centre for Coventry, CV4 8DY every Wednesday, our next meeting and what is happening: or Jim Cook on 01926 748332. Women Writers Research Group New players warmly welcomed. Specialist Learning 7.15pm-9.30pm. Visit www.silver-lining. www.coventrysociety.org.uk. We are a group of women who research For information about membership Pears Centre, Wheelwright Lane, org.uk or contact [email protected] Transport to Medical and write books about Coventry from 1900. or concert tickets, please contact Coventry, CV7 9RA is a school and for more information. The Heart of England Appointments To date we have published ten books. Our [email protected] or children’s home offering individually Co-operative Ladies Choir St Andrew’s Church has commenced latest ‘Sent to Coventry’ was published in visit www.coventrycooporchestra.org.uk/ tailored education and care for young SOBS Coventry - Survivors of We are a friendly group of about 35 and a new free service, offering lifts for November 2016. We give talks to different people with multiple disabilities and Bereavement by Suicide new members are always welcome. parishioners of Eastern Green and groups. If you would like a talk, buy a book History Group complex health needs who are blind or Have you been affected by a suicide Our subscription is £5 per month and Allesley Green to medical appointments at or are interested in joining us, please call We meet at Vicroft Court, Coventry partially sighted from pre-school to age bereavement? We run a free support rehearsals are held every Monday from Coventry doctors and hospitals. To book Elizabeth on 024 7640 2030 or Val on 024 (opposite Argos) on Tuesdays, 1.20pm to nineteen. Why not join our Fundraising group on the first Tuesday of every month, 1.15pm - 3pm at the Friends Meeting a lift please contact Julie on 07756 918847 7640 7894 or visit www.thewomens 3.20pm. This is a well established friendly Group as willing hands are always 7.30pm - 9pm in the CV1 area. It’s run by House in Hill Street, Coventry City or [email protected]. researchgroup.weebly.com. group covering many areas of history. If welcomed. For more information survivors, for survivors so you are amongst Centre. If you would like to join us, just Please note that this is subject to availability you think you would find it interesting call 024 7636 9500 or email people who understand and support each call in or contact our musical director and it is important that as much notice as The community listings are free to come along any Tuesday and join us for tea [email protected]. other. You won’t have to talk if you don’t Valerie Hocking on 024 7654 3572. For possible is given. local non-profit making groups, clubs and biscuits. For further details contact the want to, but we provide a safe, supportive details of our current programme email and societies. To place your listing tutor Michael Cahill on 01902 712766. Rotary Club of Coventry Jubilee space to listen, share, ask questions and to [email protected] Victim Support (Coventry) please email your details to: Would you like to join a local group that connect with others in a similar situation. Victim Support in Coventry is part of an [email protected]. Ladies Link makes a difference to communities locally For information and address details please The Monday Craft Group independent charity, commissioned by The deadline for entries in our Ladies Link is a social club for ladies over and internationally? Coventry Jubilee does contact Melanie on sobs.coventry@gmail. We meet at St John’s Church Hall in the West Midlands Police and Crime community pages for the June / July 40 who want to make new friends and just that, supporting local charities such com or 07902 084320 (pm only). Corporation Street, Coventry on Monday Commissioner, to provide support to edition is 5th May 2020. enjoy a great social life. Please join us for as Myton Hospice, Air Ambulance and afternoons from 1pm-2.45pm, for adults, children and young people who All information correct to the best coffee at our free coffee mornings held all Foodbank. 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74 | Your Call Magazine | 024 7646 8078 | 07724 050678 www.yourcallpublishing.co.uk | Your Call Magazine | 75 fruitful ideas that can pave the way for VIRGO: building your courage and self-confidence. The dynamic Taurus new moon in your determination and success on many levels. Your Horoscopes August 24-September 22 opposite sign on the 23rd triggers intense Love is also in the spotlight this month feelings about a range of situations – a new with Uranus, Mercury and the Sun setting by Astrologer Christine Chalklin April: Mercury, your ruling planet, remains passion for life is emerging. the scene for the winds of change to For April and May 2020 in close contact with intuitive Neptune until May: Uranus, planet of rebellion and change, blow away any cobwebs in your social the 10th. This aspect challenges you to see is in close contact with Mercury and the and romantic life. a completely different view point in many Sun in your opposite sign. These planets areas of life. It’s a good time to capitalise on urge you to determine who you really are, April: Mars, the planet of courage and enterprise, starts the month in a powerful and close alignment with stern Saturn, professional matters as people around you what matters most and what your ultimate AQUARIUS: reaffirming that projects can positively flourish if we cultivate discipline, patience and persistence. Powerful Pluto and will be very receptive to your plans. The new goal is. The Gemini new moon on the 22nd January 21-February 18 expansive Jupiter start the month together in Capricorn, creating the opportunity for some deep and uncomfortable truths moon in Taurus offers a practical solution. looks exciting - be alert to a sudden swing May: May brings a sense of adventure and in fortune. April: This month bodes well for successful to be revealed; but this unusual cosmic pattern also spells opportunity and change. Venus, the planet of love and romance, exciting new possibilities as the Sun offers communication and creativity, particularly enters the playful sign of Gemini on the 4th suggesting that April is the perfect month to make improvements to your social opportunities to broaden your horizons. after the 4th when Venus arrives in life. It’s the perfect time to arrange meetings, network and link up with like-minded people. Mercury arrives in Aries with The powerful full moon in your sign on SAGITTARIUS: Gemini giving you an energy boost and a flourish on the 11th, in this sign communication goes up a gear, but beware of quick and often rash judgements. The full the 7th is a turning point ensuring that November 23-December 21 enabling some major shifts to take place. you enjoy popularity and recognition. Use Dynamic Mars remains in your sign all moon is in well balanced Libra on the 8th and the new moon culminates in down to earth Taurus on the 23rd. positive thinking to get the very best out month, suggesting that you should be of social endeavours. April: Neptune and Mercury are in close clearer about your objectives. May: May looks like an exciting month as Uranus, the planet of revolution and radical change lines up with communicative alignment in Pisces, suggesting that you finally May: May is an important month as Uranus, Mercury and the Sun. Taurus is an earth sign ruling money, business and possessions; during this transit we can expect have a vision about what needs to be done your ruler, forms a tight connection with LIBRA: now and in the future. Mars and Saturn, both intellectual Mercury and the radiant Sun. some upheaval in these and many other sectors of life, ultimately paving the way for some positive change. On a lighter September 23-October 23 in logical Aquarius, can turn these dreams This powerful combination offers you the level Venus remains in versatile Gemini all month, offering the perfect opportunity for some outdoor socialising and having into reality, providing that you build firm opportunity for renewal and clearing out. fun. Dynamic Mars arrives in intuitive Pisces on the 13th, Mars in this sign is the champion of the underdog and the foundations. Breakthroughs arrive at the It’s time to rid yourself of anything that abandoned; it could mark a period where people are compelled to action by challenging issues facing the world we live in. April: Home and family matters move Taurus new moon on the 23rd. is not essential, even if it requires some into the spotlight during April as expansive May: Energetic Mars in Aquarius illuminates serious soul searching. The full moon is in practical and caring Virgo on the 7th and the new moon arrives in playful Gemini on the 22nd. Jupiter and transformational Pluto highlight the communication area of your chart up the domestic sector of your chart. Some to the 13th, take advantage as you could important and lasting decisions may need to profit from a new sense of resolve when PISCES: be made, be sure to proceed with caution. it comes to getting things done. The new February 19-March 20 May: The Sun in your sign is in strong aspect month. You’ll be feeling energetic but do Venus arriving in Gemini on the 4th offers a moon in your opposite sign on the 22nd ARIES: to rebellious Uranus and business minded be sure to proceed with caution as all might fresh perspective. offers a breakthrough, it’s time to discover April: Finances are improving this month March 21-April 20 Mercury; this month should see plenty not be what it seems to be. Abundant May: If your ambition’s been a bit lacking, it’s inspirational new ways forward. as the radiant Sun indicates some valuable of action and change, and a totally new Jupiter in positive aspect to Venus shines a all change once powerhouse Mars enters new insight into how you earn your money. April: Jupiter and Pluto join together at perspective as anything is possible! helpful light by empowering you to make Pisces on the 13th. This is your green light to A breakthrough arrives with the arrival of the highest point of your chart, shining a The Virgo full moon on the 7th emphasises the right decisions. delve deeply into your intuition and grab any CAPRICORN: Mercury into headstrong Aries on the 11th, that a practical review may be necessary May: Radical Uranus, curious Mercury new opportunities that come your way. The and Venus shines a positive light in Taurus powerful light on your career, your goals December 22-January 20 and your ambition. Your earning ability is in a close relationship. and the radiant Sun are suggesting that new moon in Gemini on the 22nd illuminates by showing you ways to earn through your ripe for change, be sure to take advantage interesting social opportunities could an exciting adventure that is about to begin. own creativity. of a brilliant opportunity to meet new come from unexpected directions during April: This is a potent month for Capricorns May: How you relate to others is about to people who can influence your progress. GEMINI: May. This exciting period brings a sense of as Mars and Saturn are strong in individualistic be challenged as a new plan of action is on The new moon on the 23rd suggests a May 22-June 21 adventure and new possibility. A good time SCORPIO: Aquarius. This combination can give you the cards. Inspirational new ideas start to to take up intellectual interests and expand practical breakthrough. October 24-November 22 great courage and desire to overcome any form with the challenging full moon in your May: The Taurus Sun starts the month your horizons. habit patterns that no longer serve you. opposite sign on the 7th. The powerful of May in strong aspect to Uranus and April: Relationships and partnerships are April: Expansive Jupiter and powerful Pluto The Sun illuminates your home and family Jupiter Pluto connection ensures that you Mercury illuminating the financial axis of in the spotlight this month as a powerful are strong in your communication sector, life, sit back and enjoy some quality time. thrive on practical challenges, particularly your chart. It’s a good time to take connection of transformational Pluto and LEO: both offering you some long term help in May: The Jupiter/Pluto link is packed full of where new friends are concerned. another look at all matters concerning expansive Jupiter offer challenge and change. July 23-August 23 your wealth and assets. 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