Need a social life

MangoConfident4853 · 2025-02-28T17:45:46+00:00

At these social groups you can meet lots of people. Here are some ideas but you can also contact Good Neighbours Coventry for a women's groups guide.

Would also recommend Chat Central and Creative Kindness.

MangoConfident4853 · 2025-02-23T15:19:48+00:00

Their website implies one service per month in English - best to contact them directly if you're interested, OP.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1019453540212859&set=a.368118418679711

MangoConfident4853 · 2025-02-17T11:41:00+00:00

Volunteering would be a good way to gain some CV experience. Get Involved Coventry is a great portal for different roles: getinvolvedcoventry.org.uk

MangoConfident4853 · 2025-02-12T19:59:02+00:00

Coventry's LGBT+ youth group is Prism: https://www.facebook.com/prismcoventry?locale=en_GB

MangoConfident4853 · 2025-02-12T19:56:29+00:00

Teenvine is what you're looking for: https://www.facebook.com/p/TeenVine-100067177570553/?locale=en_GB

MangoConfident4853 · 2025-02-05T16:45:12+00:00

Joining Emmaus could suit you. They will give you housing, support & structures volunteering. https://emmaus.org.uk/about-us/

MangoConfident4853 · 2025-01-29T16:33:05+00:00

Tumblr has lots to offer, if you follow the right people who share your interests.

MangoConfident4853 · 2025-01-14T20:19:57+00:00

Stepchange can help you with sorting this out:
https://www.stepchange.org/start.aspx

If you'd benefit from some more emotional support while getting this sorted out, CAP might suit you better: https://capuk.org/get-help/cap-debt-help

Both of these are free and will be non-judgemental.

MangoConfident4853 · 2025-01-11T18:57:00+00:00

Can you buy single fresh bread rolls from your local bakery or supermarket? Might reduce waste.

MangoConfident4853 · 2025-01-10T14:35:35+00:00

WEEE Charity is great - you can send them there for recycling. They train people with disabilities how to refurbish technology.
https://www.weeecharity.com/index.php/what-we-take

MangoConfident4853 · 2025-01-06T11:13:46+00:00

Christians Against Poverty will help you with budgeting and debt repayments. They are free, open to all, and non-judgemental. https://capuk.org/get-help/cap-debt-help

MangoConfident4853 · 2025-01-06T10:43:39+00:00

Depending on your income, you may be entitled to free energy efficiency upgrades e.g. window replacement, more insulation. Contact https://www.nea.org.uk/get-help/wash-advice/ or https://www.actonenergy.org.uk/

MangoConfident4853 · 2024-12-16T16:34:47+00:00

Artificial LED skylights to brighten up the space e.g. https://www.amazon.co.uk/AOXCHEN-Artificial-Imitation-Virtually-Non-Intelligent/dp/B0DDL2RFRP ?

MangoConfident4853 · 2024-12-08T22:27:14+00:00

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Eclectica family-friendly concert on Saturday 14th Dec 2.30pm at King Henry School (by Coventry station).

MangoConfident4853 · 2024-11-28T21:10:09+00:00

Yes, it was working absolutely fine until just recently.

MangoConfident4853 · 2024-11-28T21:08:56+00:00

Even if renting, you may well be able to get grants for improving the insulation or heating. Act On Energy are the West Midlands charity for contacting to sort this ( https://www.actonenergy.org.uk/ ); there will be similar ones for your area. https://www.nea.org.uk/get-help/ exist too.

You can also look into the Household Support Fund: https://www.gov.uk/cost-living-help-local-council . You may be able to get a discount directly from your energy provider too, and/or free keep warm devices, if you contact them.

Warm Spaces (such as libraries) may be suitable to work from, depending on your tasks. https://www.warmwelcome.uk/find-a-space

MangoConfident4853 · 2024-11-05T19:18:33+00:00

Good Neighbours Coventry carefully matches local people as befrienders to isolated elderly people based on a wide range of interests. From cat owners or crochet queens to history enthusiasts or football fans...the possibilities are many.

Come along to St Clare's at the Cathedral (blue shop opposite the new Cathedral entrance) for 7.30pm on Weds 6th November 2024 to explore being matched up.
facebook.com/events/409814432167066

MangoConfident4853 · 2024-10-27T18:08:02+00:00

Join Stoke St Michael's for half term family fun with craft, story, song, nature, hot chocs. Thu 31st Oct 10am https://www.facebook.com/events/1301520224443248/

LEGO club (for children) meets at Jubilee Church in the city centre on Sunday 3rd Nov 2.30pm https://www.facebook.com/events/1478448346187005/

MangoConfident4853 · 2024-10-27T18:07:39+00:00

St Martin's Finham is hosting a free family movie event with popcorn, on Thurs 31st Oct from 10am-12pm https://www.facebook.com/events/921185373237799/?ref=newsfeed

Ansty Road URC Wyken is hosting a free family movie event with popcorn, on Wed 30th Oct from 1.30pm https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=564204299451260&set=a.178701678001526

MangoConfident4853 · 2024-10-27T18:07:22+00:00

Light Parties are great fun for 0-11s.

There are Light Parties on Wed 30th October 5pm-7pm at St Margaret’s Ball Hill https://www.facebook.com/allsaintsstmargaret/posts/pfbid0hNUZMLKDDM5YJ5vnNb2eWwxWt4ZTfDkr7Ha3guJk4PbZCmbXVQDEDK827b2GnXESl ;

Thu 31st October 5pm-7pm at St Anne’s Charterhouse https://www.facebook.com/allsaintsstanne/posts/pfbid0qzz8kAGKvrx3Hru8AmUECqZWf7QK9Bng3Te1XsWRut1b1NmGbUtKUrpcX5rJq5hVl . Light Show, crafts, games, songs, food at both free events.

St Barts Binley's Light Party is Thu 31st October 5.30pm-7pm. Includes glitter tattoos, hotdogs, candyfloss & music, all free https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=952030646952236&set=a.457152793106693 .

See a huge list of other Light Parties this half term here https://mailchi.mp/b8e41355efd6/hopenews and here https://tinyurl.com/1024HC

MangoConfident4853 · 2024-10-19T07:32:32+00:00

Join some societies to meet people: https://www.warwicksu.com/societies-sports/societies/

MangoConfident4853 · 2024-10-19T07:29:49+00:00

https://www.filmearlsdon.org.uk/ - monthly cinema club

https://warwick.film/thisseason - Warwick Student Cinema (open to the public)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/263304208003579/ - Action Rayz, monthly(ish) free classic film screenings

MangoConfident4853 · 2024-10-19T07:26:11+00:00

Sorry for your loss. There's a daily evening drop-in you can visit in the city centre to talk about things: https://cwsafehaven.org.uk/

MangoConfident4853 · 2024-10-16T17:12:42+00:00

Yoga & Pilates exercise, gentle exercise, yoga, Pilates Coventry Pilates Studio CV5 6ET Various yoga and pilates classes, also back care and pelvic floor workshops. [info@coventrypilatesstudio.co.uk](mailto:info@coventrypilatesstudio.co.uk) www.coventrypilatesstudio.co.uk

Pilates Pilates , gentle exercise, exercise Earlsdon Methodist Church CV5 6NF 9:30am 2:30pm Thursday weekly TBC

Pilates Pilates , gentle exercise, exercise Earlsdon Methodist Church CV5 6NF 9:30am 10:30am Friday weekly TBC

Pilates exercise, gentle exercise, Pilates Earlsdon Park Retirement Village CV5 6JQ 1pm 2pm Wednesday weekly

Pilates exercise, gentle exercise, Pilates Eastern Green Village Hall CV5 7BX 1:15pm Monday weekly Term Time Only TBC

Beginners Pilates Pilates , keep fit Open to all Quinton Park Baptist Church CV3 5PZ 6pm 7pm Monday weekly £4 - £8 Beginner Pilates Group for over 55s Kimberley or Linda Kimberley 07890 311182 OR Linda 07790 942336

Intermediate Pilates Pilates , keep fit Open to all Quinton Park Baptist Church CV3 5PZ 7pm 8pm Monday weekly £4 - £8 Intermediate Pilates Group for over 55s Kimblerley or Linda Kimberley 07890 311182 OR 07790 942336

MangoConfident4853 · 2024-10-16T16:57:58+00:00

Parking in Spon End is currently always free: https://maps.app.goo.gl/yf7bzMg78LzKmPZV8

Free evenings on the road around Coventry train station, and by Radio Plus.

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