New milestone - 80,000 members!
Our Go CV family continues to expand - we have now reached 80,000 members.
We've been taking big strides to create even better opportunities for you to enjoy and engage in all the city has to offer.
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There's more good news too - a new Go CV app is coming soon, please remember to tell your family and friends to sign-up to Go CV so they'll be ready to hear all about it first.
So far there's 120+ businesses already registered. If you're a business owner or involved in marketing you can find out more on the website on how to register your business.
Exciting times ahead and here's to the next milestone in 2022.
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Free entry to Coventry Festival Site supporting the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
At Assembly Festival Garden you can find a large screen showing the Games and a variety of 'have-a-go' sports.
Open 10am to 11pm until Monday 8 August (Saturday and Sunday open til midnight).
Food and drink options also available to purchase - card only.
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St Mary’s Guildhall has now re-opened and this summer offer visitors a new immersive experience with cutting edge interpretation, hands on activities, as well as the opportunity to explore the newly uncovered Medieval Kitchen, one of the best preserved in the country, which is fully accessible for the first time in almost 100 years.
Visitors are invited to discover 700 years of power, propaganda, and partying, right in the heart of Coventry historic Cathedral Quarter.
On Tuesdays throughout the school holidays, visitors at St Mary’s Guildhall can experience family-friendly Food and Feasting activities in the newly uncovered Medieval Kitchen. Everything from sugar craft preparations for a banquet, pickles and salads and butter making to cleaning pewters, crystallising flowers and bolting flour for bread will be included in the activities as part of the experience sessions across the summer holidays.
Great news - there's discounted entry for Go CV and free entry for Go CV+
To obtain your discounted tickets please book in person either in advance or on your day of visit direct from St Mary's Guildhall [subject to availability].
Please visit the St Mary's Guildhall website for further details.
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Calling all space explorers for the ultimate summer holiday experience at The Reel Store!
The Reel Store is the UK’s first permanent, digital gallery which explores the relationship between digital technology, visual arts, and people.
Two imaginative exhibitions await, which will take visitors on a journey through cosmos and the human body, breaking up the traditional gallery experience by allowing you to become part of the artwork.
The space lends itself to a relaxed visit, dedicated to fully experience a three-dimensional world – an amazing experience for the whole family.
The Reel Store is also home to an excellent café and shop with some great gifts to share as souvenirs and presents.
More great news - there's discounted entry for Go CV and FREE for Go CV+
To obtain your discounted tickets please book in person either in advance or on your day of visit* direct from The Reel Store [subject to availability].
Please visit website for further details.
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Gigabit Networks has an exclusive offer for members of GoCV. The multi-award-winning Internet provider is dropping the price of GigaFast Home full fibre broadband by a whopping 20% - to a fixed £39/month.
You can now browse, stream, work and play at ultrafast Gigabit speeds from the comfort of your home.
Check your availability and get connected with the next-generation of home broadband at an amazing price.
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Coventry's world-class tribute festival returns this Friday 5 August at Assembly Festival Gardens. With four acts for the price of one, tickets start at just £17.50.
This years' fantastic line-up features tributes to the Spice Girls, Michael Jackson, Mumford & Sons and Jess Glynne!
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When school’s out, swimming starts! Each of the CV Life centres offer dedicated holiday timetables for periods of school holidays, so that younger and older swimmers alike can make the most of great facilities during the day.
With special sessions scheduled and various age restrictions in place, the holiday timetable helps make the most of the pools at exciting times of the year. Come along to your local pool and enjoy aquatic exercise your way!
Go CV and Go CV+ discounts available on swimming all year round.
You can find prices and the full timetable during the school holidays on the CV Life website.
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Go CV discount applies for the next Quiet Time session at The Wave on Saturday 13 August from 1pm - 3pm.
A fun-filled experience within a calm and relaxing environment with no music, sensory toys in the lazy river as well as accessible changing facilities.
Ideal for families and individuals who have complex needs and disabilities.
NOTE: Extra date added due to popular demand so expected to sell out quickly!
Tickets also on sale for September's session - Friday 2 September 1.00 - 3.00pm
[Note: when purchasing a Disabled or Carer ticket, please ensure you bring proof of identity.]
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As part of the Bears T20 Roadshow you can watch Birmingham Bears v Warwickshire League XI at Coventry & North Warwickshire Sports Club.
Catering will be available on the day, but no parking.
Tuesday 9th August - 4.30pm start
Under 16's go FREE
10% discount for ALL Go CV cardholders - pay at the door with your fully validated card.
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Join the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress on Saturday 20 August from 10.30am - 2.00pm for a Charity Picnic (food available or bring your own picnic).
£7.50 per child (5-12 years), includes:
- on pitch activities led by Coventry Rugby Community Team
- bouncy castle
- face paining
- balloon modelling
- entry to Coventry v Moseley at 3pm
All monies raised will be donated to the beneficiaries of the Lord Mayor's Charity: Coventry Refugee and Migrant Centre, Alzheimer's Society, CRASAC: Coventry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre.
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A reminder that all Go CV card holders will be able to get a 20% discount on all home fixture tickets – this includes tickets for both adults and children (under 3’s go free).
To book tickets and see the full 2022/23 season fixtures please visit Matchday Tickets - Coventry Rugby.
Exclusive discount code for Go CV cardholders only is Butts20
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The Dinosaurs have escaped in West Orchards Shopping Centre and we need your help to find them all.
Free activity - pick up an activity sheet, find the dinosaurs, answer the questions and enter the competition.
It is going to be ROARSOME!
You can find a free dino trail until 11 September.
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Why not book an Adult Education course and improve your skills?
The new Choice magazine is now available for Autumn Term courses in 2022. The Adult Education Service in Coventry offers a choice of courses in a wide range of subjects. Each year thousands of people take the opportunity to learn a new skill, gain a qualification, find out more about something they are interested in, or simply make new friends.
Don't forget if you receive qualifying benefits you can pay the heavily reduced Go CV+ price.
Check to see if you qualify for Go CV+
Please ensure your Go CV+ account is fully validated before you enrol.
Browse the website to see what courses are available now.
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We want to hear from people who live, work or study in Coventry – we need your views on the city’s priorities for the next eight years.
You will have hopefully heard that Coventry City Council is refreshing its Council Plan to ensure it reflects our aims and ambitions – and we want everyone to play a part.
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The One Coventry Plan provides our vision until 2030. It outlines how we will work together with our partners and communities across the city to achieve our priorities (as shown in the One Coventry Plan summary).
We want to understand what is important to you and would love to hear your feedback at one of our workshop sessions:
- Wednesday 24 August 2022 11.30am - 1.00pm online Microsoft Teams
- Tuesday 20 September 2022 12.30pm - 2.30pm Committee Room 3 in the Council House
These workshops are an opportunity for you to ask questions about the draft One Coventry Plan, share any views and discuss how we can all play our part in delivering something truly impactful.
Register your interest to attend one of our workshops..
Please visit Let’s Talk Coventry to read the draft One Coventry Plan and find out more about our priorities, and give us your views by filling in our short survey.
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Great timing - here are the winning parents collecting their prizes for their children to enjoy over the school holidays.
Thank you to everyone that entered.
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Many of you need to revalidate your address and/or benefits on your account so you can take advantage of all the Go CV offers. Please check your account is up to date and fully validated. Access your Go CV account.
There's lots of information on our website including the frequently asked questions.
If you still need help, please email us.
Hear the news first on our Facebook and Twitter accounts @GoCVcard.
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