
r/coventry

Post Office shop closure in Coventry city centre 'a disaster'
bbc.co.ukHave you experienced any spooky goings on in/around Coventry
Paranormal enthusiast here!
Interested in hearing your paranormal stories whether those be ghosts, UFO's etc
Serious answers only please, inb4 "city centre after close on a Saturday night"
Found a 1942 WWII time-capsule in my 99-year-old Nan's paperwork. An original poem written by an unknown soldier - Windsor, UK
Found this envelope with this poem and recitals of several other poems and songs inside my place. Before I moved in my nan lived here and in truth I didn’t really know her. I’ve tried to edit out the names and addresses but my mother says she’s never heard of them and bizarrely they are not from around here, Windsor, UK
One of the items inside is quite a moving poem that appears to have been written by the sender himself about his unit, "C Company". He was a Dispatch Rider (D.R.)—the guys who rode motorcycles through blackouts to deliver urgent messages.
Sorry if I’ve done this wrong, don’t use the internet a lot but I thought it was worth sharing possibly. Cheers.
TABLETOP ROLEPLAYING
🎲 SEEKING NEW ADVENTURERS — YOUR NEXT GREAT CAMPAIGN AWAITS 🎲
TREASURES, GOLD, GLORY, INFAMY, STATUES (cannot promise this, dependant on game and player actions!)..... ha, that got your attention didn't it?
Are you looking for a welcoming table, big laughs, exciting stories, dramatic dice rolls, and a weekly escape from the mundane? Why not try Tabletop Roleplaying?
We’re opening our Bulkington home to a few new players for a Thursday night TTRPG group that thrives on story, camaraderie, and a good dose of chaos. We're an established group that's been running for around 11-12 years. We've an extensive TTRPG library and an experienced GM within a small existing group.
🕒 When: Every Thursday, 7pm–10.30pm
📍 Where: Our home in Bulkington
🌈 Who: Absolutely everyone — LGBTQ friendly, inclusive, couples welcome
🔞 Note: Due to themes and content, this is an 18+ group
Whether you’re a seasoned dice goblin, just intrigued or brand new to the hobby, you’ll find a seat, a drink, a story, and a supportive crew ready to welcome you in.
Interested? Reach out to us:
Jase — FB: Jason Marden | Discord: HGJase
Kat — FB: Kat Stokes | Discord: Klawzy89
Grab your character sheet (or don’t, we’ve got spares), bring your imagination, willingness to get involved and join the adventure.
The table is set — all that’s missing is you.
Anglican Chapel, London Road Cemetery - available for hire
The Anglican Chapel is the perfect venue for an intimate (up to 60 people) wedding or other ceremony. Contact admin@historiccoventrytrust.org.uk to enquire about dates and rates.
Estate agents recommendations
Hi all, going to be selling my property and having never done this before can anyone recommend an estate agents?
Bakeries
My go to Lily & Fox is closed for two weeks. Bean, Sandwich and Patisserie are sound enough, but aren’t open weekends, so difficult for me to get to. Stoke Bakery use too many additives for my liking.
Any other decent bakery’s in the locality? I don’t mind travelling a wee bit. Preferably seed oil free.
City Centre South Redevelopment demolition progress
Taken from the market car park
Coventry City Council has launched the Coventry Culture & Creative Capital Grants 2026 to 2027, supporting local cultural and creative organisations to invest in small‑scale capital works and assets across the city, offering grants of £20,000 to £50,000.
coventry.gov.ukAlways worth a look when passing through the city centre
Advice please
Hi sorry I've just created an account here as embarrassed to even ask does anywhere know any places that help with food other than the food bank not eat since Friday and we've had 3 vouchers from food bank and they won't help with anymore until a 6 month period my hours have been very low this month so wages barely covered bills I have a young child and dog I have fed my child always put first but really struggling to put food on the table for another day as bad as it sounds I rather be honest and try ask for help even if it is embarrassing
Considering a move to Tile Hill train station area (Clarendon). Would appreciate your insight.
Hi everyone, I have a question as I keep hearing mixed reviews.
We’re thinking of buying a property we really like in Tile Hill, in the Clarendon project. It’s south of the train station, about a 6-minute walk away, but people keep telling me it’s a rough area. Others say it might be okay.
I wondered whether anyone has any local knowledge or experience of the area and could share their thoughts? Thank you.
Need 1 player for 5-a-side game tonight short notice (ILL COVER THEIR FEE)
Need 1 player tonight at powerleague 7PM last minute
Students of coventry..
Where do you go and hang out now in town? I'm a distance learning student not connected to Cov Uni and want to just sit and study later this week. Oddly, I like lots of noise as im extroverted.
Besides the central library in town is there anywhere else?
TCG store?
Hi all!
We're currently looking to open a TCG store somewhere in the midlands. Coventry has hit our radar as there is nothing in the city for a dedicated TCG shop since geek retreat closed.
While this is a benefit business wise, it also raises the risk profile as we have to assume they were not profitable and that's the reason for closure (happy to be wrong but that's the working assumption).
So I reach out to you, the people of Coventry to ask. Is there a calling for a dedicated TCG store?
I can't promise you that I'll always have RRP because other than direct supply from asmodee, that's impossible. And they haven't opened any trade accounts since 2023!!
I can promise though to always be honest and transparent, always greet you with a smile, always have singles and playables and do my best to scratch your cardboard itches!
Over to you guys, my potential clientele. Talk to me.
EVENTS: What's On in Coventry this week #238 (Monday 18th - Sunday 24th May)
🎨 Art & Exhibitions
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🎤 Comedy
| Event | Date | Venue |
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| Judi Love: All About the Love | Sat 23rd May 8pm | Warwick Arts Centre |
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👨👩👦👦 Family
| Event | Date | Venue |
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| Let's Watch and Make: Fantastic Mr Fox! | Sat 23rd May 10am | Coventry Cathedral |
| Parent & Baby Friendly BabyCino: Ocean with David Attenborough | Sat 23rd May 12pm | Warwick Arts Centre |
| POP-UP Family Fest | Sat 23rd May | Warwick Arts Centre |
| Zog | Until 24th May | Warwick Arts Centre |
| Family-friendly creepy crawly critter puppet workshops | Until 24th May | Charterhouse |
| May Half Term 2026 | Until 30th May | St Mary's Guildhall |
| Tinker Make Play Engineers - Old vs New | Until 30th May | Coventry Transport Museum |
| Fantastic Faces! | Until 31st May | Herbert Art Gallery & Museum |
| Family Singing | Until 7th Jun | Warwick Arts Centre |
| Sensory Play Days | Until 19th Jun | Herbert Art Gallery & Museum |
| Family Sundays | Until 21st Jun | Warwick Arts Centre |
| Mini Creatives | Until 23rd Jun | Warwick Arts Centre |
| 5-7s Junior Drama Classes | Until 7th Jul | Belgrade Theatre |
| 8-11s Junior Drama Classes | Until 8th Jul | Belgrade Theatre |
| 11-14s Theatre Hub | Until 11th Jul | Belgrade Theatre |
| 14-19s Theatre Hub | Until 11th Jul | Belgrade Theatre |
| Mini Museum Engineers Play | Until 26th Aug | Coventry Transport Museum |
| Pastime Playtimes! | Until 19th Dec | Herbert Art Gallery & Museum |
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🎥 Film
| Event | Date | Venue |
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| Dance Craze - Action Rayz | Thu 21st May 7pm | Coventry Cathedral |
| Northern Soul: Still Burning | Until 21st May | Warwick Arts Centre |
| Top Gun 40th Anniversary | Until 21st May | Showcase Cinema |
| Shrek: 25th Anniversary | Until 21st May | Showcase Cinema |
| Romería | Until 27th May | Warwick Arts Centre |
| Hen | Until 28th May | Warwick Arts Centre |
| Close Encounters of the Third Kind | Until 28th May | Showcase Cinema |
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🍔 Food, Markets & Socials
| Event | Date | Venue |
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| Monthly Speedquizzing at Twisted Barrel | Thu 21st May 7:30pm | Twisted Barrel Brewery |
| Murder Mystery Evenings | Sat 23rd May | St Mary's Guildhall |
| The Reggae Brunch | Sat 23rd May 2pm | Kasbah |
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✍ Literature & Poetry
| Event | Date | Venue |
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| Body of Lies Launch Evening with Jo Callaghan in Conversation with Natalie Marlow | Wed 20th May 6pm | Waterstones |
| Silent Book Session | Sat 23rd May 10am | Coventry Transport Museum |
| Earslsdon Carnegie Library Events | Until 31st Dec | Earsldon Carnegie Library |
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🚗 Motoring & Transport
| Event | Date | Venue |
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| DubClub | Wed 20th May 7pm | Fargo Village |
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🎵 Music
| Event | Date | Venue |
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| Greg Morris - Free Monday Lunchtime Organ Recitals 2026 | Mon 18th May 12:30pm | Coventry Cathedral |
| Flow Social Jam Night | Mon 18th May 7pm | LTB@PVC |
| Open Mic Nights | Mon 18th May 7pm | Albany Theatre |
| Fargo Promotions present HOWLING GIANT + ALUNAH + TELLEMAHOOKAH | Tue 19th May 7:30pm | The Tin |
| Jarboe feat. Joy Von Spain | Thu 21st May 7:30pm | Just Dropped In |
| Luther UK: Celebrating the Music of Luther Vandross | Thu 21st May 8pm | Warwick Arts Centre |
| An Orchestral Tribute to Tim Burton & Dark Fantasy Illuminated | Fri 22nd May 5:15pm | Coventry Cathedral |
| WELLERBRATION | Fri 22nd May 7pm | HMV Empire |
| M2TM - semi final 3: Ferrux Graveless Kharma | Fri 22nd May 7pm | Arches Venue |
| RnBe Here | Fri 22nd May 7pm | The Box, Fargo Village |
| Brighter Days | Fri 22nd May 8pm | The Old Windmill |
| Tribute to Hans Zimmer & Film Favourites | Fri 22nd May 8:45pm | Coventry Cathedral |
| Balcony Sessions - Carl Aylott, Nicky Ager, Paul Quinn | Sat 23rd May 2pm | HMV Empire |
| Afternoon Of Ska | Sat 23rd May 2pm | HMV Empire |
| Sofar Sounds | Sat 23rd May 6:30pm | LTB@PVC |
| Ultimate Coldplay | Sat 23rd May 7pm | HMV Empire |
| Jason Buck: Storyteller (Slaine the Horned God) | Sat 23rd May 7pm | LTB@PVC |
| Sink or Swim presents Charlie Parr | Sat 23rd May 7:30pm | The Tin |
| Popestars Vs Robbed Zombie Double Header | Sat 23rd May 8pm | Arches Venue |
| JasyMood – Old Skool | Sun 24th May 5pm | Fargo Village |
| Colin Blunstone | Sun 24th May 7:30pm | Warwick Arts Centre |
| Jazz Fridays | Until 3rd Jul | Warwick Arts Centre |
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⚽️ Sport
| Event | Date | Venue |
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🎲 Tabletop & Gaming
| Event | Date | Venue |
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| BYOG Boardgame Social | Wed 20th May 6pm | Six Sided Society |
| Daggerheart RPG Adventure Night | Fri 22nd May 6:30pm | Six Sided Society |
| L5 DnD Hellsing Ultimate | Sat 23rd May 10am | Six Sided Society |
| DnD L8 - Whispers of the Brine | Sun 24th May 11am | Six Sided Society |
| DnDoggo - by newbie DM | Sun 24th May 4pm | Six Sided Society |
| L8 D&D Campaign Women-Only: Fortnightly Sundays | Until 24th May | Six Sided Society |
| L5 D&D Mini Campaign: Saturdays | Until 30th May | Six Sided Society |
| L7 D&D Campaign: Monthly Sundays | Until 28th Jun | Six Sided Society |
| LOTR Shadowed Paths: Fortnightly Wednesdays | Until 30th Jun | Six Sided Society |
| LOTR: Fortnightly Thursdays | Until 30th Jun | Six Sided Society |
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🗣 Talks & Tours
| Event | Date | Venue |
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| Coventry and Warwickshire Pint of Science 2026 | Mon 18th May 7pm | Twisted Barrel Brewery |
| WW2 Tour of St Mary's Guildhall | Sun 24th May 11am & 2pm | St Mary's Guildhall |
| Wellbeing walk at Coventry Charterhouse | Until 12th Nov | Charterhouse |
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🎭 Theatre & Performance
| Event | Date | Venue |
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| Red Sky at Sunrise - Laurie Lee in Words & Music | Tue 19th May 7:30pm | Warwick Arts Centre |
| Breakin’ Convention | Wed 20th May 7:30pm | Belgrade Theatre |
| The Simon and Garfunkel Story | Thu 21st May 7:30pm | Belgrade Theatre |
| Sisters 360 | Sat 23rd May 1:30pm | Warwick Arts Centre |
| Shooting Stars | Sat 23rd May 1:30pm & 7pm | Belgrade Theatre |
| Adult Acting Classes – Wednesdays | Until 1st Jul | Belgrade Theatre |
| Adult Acting Classes – Thursdays | Until 2nd Jul | Belgrade Theatre |
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🛠 Workshops & Classes
| Event | Date | Venue |
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| Embroidery Workshop | Wed 20th May 10am | Coventry Cathedral |
| Building Healthy Soil- Garden Organic workshop | Sat 23rd May 10am | Foleshill Community Centre |
| Crochet Club Coventry for beginners | Sat 23rd May 2pm | Six Sided Society |
| BEADED FLOWER WORKSHOP WITH SOSTRENE GRENE COVENTRY | Sat 23rd May | Søstrene Grene |
| Creative Socials | Until 24th Jun | Warwick Arts Centre |
| Songwriting Workshops | Until 30th Jun | Warwick Arts Centre |
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Any events that we've missed? Drop them in the comments below!
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Suit repair
You know how suit jackets come with the pockets stiched up? Well I recently found out that, I assumed my jackets just had like fake pockets or something but then someone pointed it out and cut them open for me
Anyways I tried to cut them open on another jacket and accidentally ripped the inside lining of the pocket, does anyone know a place I can get it repaired ASAP
Ideally it has to be open decently long on weekdays since I'm in sixth form everyday until 3pm, and if I can get it done later today (im posting this at 2 am on Sunday) that would be extra nice but ik thats probably not gonna happen
Bike got stolen off the property
I’m livid and heartbroken right now. Someone stole my bike off the property(hopped the fence). I have made police report and now I ask please can someone be on the lookout for this bike.