Activities for older people

Photo: Tea dancers at Coventry Sports Centre

Coventry has a wide range of groups and organisations that provide an exciting mix of activities for older people.

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Other ways to find activities

Details of activities, clubs and groups can be found on the Older People's Information Network (OPIN) website.

Coventry Sports Trust

The Sports Trust provides a range of sports and health activities for people over 50.
How to find us: Fairfax Street, Coventry CV1 5RY
Telephone: 024 7625 2525
Fax: 024 7625 2526
Minicom: 024 7625 2527
Website: www.coventrysports.co.uk (external)

Coventry Older People's Forum

The Coventry Older People's Forum consists of a group of people over the age of 55. The Forum seeks to improve the quality of life for the older generation and aims to put their views and opinions as consumers, voters, and users of public services to good use. They provide free basic computer classes and talks on a wide range of subjects. There is no membership subscription and they meet at 10.30am every second Monday of each month (except Bank Holidays) at the Council House (usually in the Council Chamber, please phone or check at reception for confirmation).

How to find us: Harp Place, 2, Sandy Lane, Coventry, CV1 4DX
Contact: Don Newman
Telephone: 024 7622 7753
e-mail: copf_coventry@yahoo.co.uk or DonPVNewman@aol.com

University of the Third Age in Coventry (U3A)

The University of the Third Age provides opportunities for all kinds of constructive and leisure activities and involves older people in the creation and organisation of their own study programmes. The local branches are run by and for people of 50 onwards who are no longer in full time employment. In Coventry the study and leisure groups look at local history; philosophy; creative writing; current affairs; rambling; art and crafts; bridge; gardening; music; keep fit; green bowls in summer and ten pin bowling in winter; art appreciation group; and floral art group.

Meetings are held at St. Barbara's Church Hall, Earlsdon every other Wednesday at 2.00 pm. Any enthusiastic older person interested in U3A can contact the Membership Secretary for details (there is a membership fee of £10.00 - can vary).

Telephone: (024) 7646 9333
Contact: Mrs J Baker - Membership Secretary
Access: Parking, Accessible toilets

Old Time and Modern Sequence Dancing

Brin and Irene Harris teach old time and modern sequence dancing to couples (who already have some knowledge) of any age and background and in particular retired people, thus providing safe exercise.

Lessons take place in various venues and are reasonably priced. They are: Monday 2.00pm - 4.00pm, Tea dance at Holy Family Hall, Penny Park Lane, Keresley and one Saturday evening each month, from 7.30pm - 10.00pm, please ring for details. Social dances are also arranged. They are members of the International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA), 76 Bennett Road, Coventry. Tea dances & classes are held in Keresley

How to find us: 1 Grove Court, Davenport Rd, Coventry CV5 6PZ
Telephone: 024 7667 2518

City of Coventry Over 60s Leisure Club

The aim of the club is encourage people to use their leisure in healthy and congenial activities and to make new friends after retiring. Their motto is 'friendship, fitness and fun'. Sessions are held every Monday and Friday 10.20am - 12.20pm at the Coventry Baths and Sports Centre, Fairfax St, Coventry. Activities include indoor bowls, badminton, table tennis, swimming, and modern sequence dancing. There is free tuition in all these. The venue also has a buffet for hot snacks, drinks etc and a licensed bar.

The club also organises social events, day trips and theatre trips etc. Anyone over 60 or who has retired can join - there is a nominal membership fee. Information of interest to older people is available and the club is affiliated to Age Concern, Coventry.

How to find us: C/o Coventry Sports and Leisure Centre, Fairfax St, Coventry CV1 5RY
Telephone: 024 7625 2525
Access: Ramp access, Lift, Accessible toilets.

Healthy Walks

Healthy Walks encourages people to enjoy an active and healthy lifestyle through starting walking. A weekly programme of organised walks operates, mostly in the Foleshill area. The walks are free and are designed for anyone who wants to start exercising again, whether you are concerned about health problems or just enjoy walking.

What are the benefits?

Strengthens your heart
Helps lower cholesterol
Relieves stress and worry
Strengthens joints, improves balance and helps prevent falls
Helps control weight
Strengthens bones
Helps lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of a stroke
Meeting new people
Increases energy levels
Available and free to everyone

Weekly Walks

The Healthy Walks Team have a range of walks to suit all ages and abilities.
Find out if there is a walk for you here.

Contact details

How to find us: Floor 2, West Orchard House, 28-34 Corporation Street, Coventry CV1 1GF
Contact: Healthy Walks Team
Telephone: 024 7683 3148
E-mail: healthywalks@coventry.gov.uk

Coventry City Council

Older people's activities