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Go CV latest news and offers - August 2025 |
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WIN £50 'back to school' voucher for city centre
Here's your chance to WIN a £50 'back to school' shopping voucher. There are two to be won!
Equip your kids with everything they need to look smart and feel comfortable for the new school year. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to save on essential school wear.
Terms and conditions apply. Ends 11.59pm Monday 18 August 2025.
Go CV Summer Roadshow continues
Here's where you can find the Go CV Team this month. Please support these local events and come and speak to us:
- Alongside Mosaic Family Hub - Friday 1 August, Allesley Park | 10am - 12pm
- Alongside Moat Family Hub - Tuesday 5 August, Caradoc Hall | 2pm - 3.30pm
- Sports Fest - Tuesday 12 to Sunday 17 August, Broadgate | 10am to 4pm daily. Treats on Saturday🧁
- Child Friendly Cov Summer Fest - Thursday 21 August, Saracens RFC | 12pm - 4pm
- Tile Hill Community Event - Friday 22 August, Jardine Crescent Green | 11am - 4pm
- Tile Hill Family Fiesta - Saturday 23 August, Robert Cramb Green | 10am - 2pm
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Offer for Afternoon Tea at The Telegraph Hotel
Afternoon Tea celebrates the great British tradition and is the perfect excuse to catch up with family and friends over a cup of tea and some treats over the holidays.
Here's the offer - two for £30 throughout August.
📅Tuesday - Sunday only
⏰Between 12.30 to 3.30pm
☎️Book online or call the hotel. 24 hours notice required.
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Get a £25 One4All Voucher
Need to sort out a mortgage? Here’s a little extra incentive.
Plan with Neil, based in Coventry can help you find the right mortgage for your needs, and as a thank you, give you a £25 One4All voucher of your choice!
Click the link to find out more and see the website to make an appointment.
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Our 'Win a Wedding' couple
Congratulations to Craig and Kelly our Win a Wedding winners!
Love is truly in the air! Craig Critchley and Kelly Baylis are set to tie the knot in style on Valentine’s Day 2026 after winning our competition.
With dozens of heartfelt entries, our judges had the tough job of choosing just one couple and Craig and Kelly’s incredible love story won them this dream prize, worth over £5,000!
We can’t wait to see them walk down the aisle and celebrate their big day.
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Sports Fest returns this month!
Coventry’s popular Sports Fest event is set to return bringing six exciting days of free, family-friendly sports activities to Broadgate.
The event will run from Tuesday 12 to Sunday 17 August from 10am-4pm each day. Sports Fest features a diverse range of sports and wellbeing activities suitable for all ages and abilities.
Everyday from 10am - 11am a quiet hour will take place - it's suitable for those needing a calmer, low-sensory setting.
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Discounted tickets for ABBA Evening at Butts Park Arena
Get ready for the ultimate feel-good night of ABBA magic!
On Friday 29 August 2025, the stars of London’s West End will light up Butts Park Arena with an unforgettable live tribute to ABBA’s greatest hits!
From Dancing Queen to Mamma Mia, this is your chance to relive the music, the moves, and the memories in an electrifying outdoor setting.
Gates open at 4pm – arrive early to enjoy top local acts, food stalls, and fully stocked bars.
20% off with discount code Butts20
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Two weekday offers from Bombay Palace, Earlsdon
Step into the rich world of Indian cuisine at Bombay Palace, an award-winning restaurant celebrating 41 years of culinary excellence. From sizzling tandoori platters to chef-crafted signature dishes, every bite is a celebration of flavour, warmth and tradition.
- 2 for 1 main course (one voucher per table) on a wide range of dishes
- £20 gift voucher with a £60 minimum spend.
Valid Sunday to Thursday only and no more than one offer can be used per booking.
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Dinosaur Summer 2025
This summer Coventry will see a roaring season of dinosaur themed activities as the nation’s favourite diplodocus could be enjoying its final summer in the city.
It is all set to be a colossal summer from LEGO dinosaurs and fossil-hunting to film screenings and a city centre dino trail across a packed prehistoric programme in Coventry.
Visit Coventry, the organisation responsible for supporting tourism in the city, has put together a list of events, places to visit and outdoor activities for families to enjoy all dinosaur related.
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The Autumn Term Choice magazine is now available
Enrolments are now open for the Autumn Term. You can enrol by going online and selecting 'Enrol Online for an Adult Education Course' and search for the course you would like to join or call us on 024 7697 5200.
💡 Top tip: If you receive qualifying benefits you can pay the heavily reduced Go CV+ prices where advertised.
Please ensure your Go CV+ account is fully validated before you enrol.
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Lunt Roman Festival: Year of the Dragon!
Witness a spectacular battle for the Lunt itself as the Late Romans of Britannia repel the local menace! Cheer heartily as the gladiators of The Vicus dazzle in the arena! Soak in the atmosphere of our vibrant Living History Village, and perhaps pick up an authentic souvenir from our bustling Roman Marketplace.
10am - 4pm | Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 August
Go CV and Go CV+ discounted tickets available.
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Summer at the St Mary's Guildhall
Step into a world of imagination and creativity at the historic St Mary’s Guildhall. Along with regular daily history tours and admissions, you can experience Summertime Storytime sessions all included with regular admission.
- Follow fun-filled Arts Trail
- Get crafty with seasonal puppet-making and writing prompts
- Have a go at the puppetry activity in the majestic Great Hall
Go CV or Go CV+ members are entitled to either discounted or free entry. Don't forget to take your card with you!
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Make a splash this Summer at The Wave
Summer is peak season at The Wave Waterpark, so there’s no better time to use your Go CV or Go CV+ card to enjoy exclusive discounts during the school holidays.
From thrilling slides to the lazy river and splash zones, The Wave is the perfect spot for family fun and your Go CV card makes it even more affordable.
‼️Ensure your card is fully validated and up to date BEFORE you book online.
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Thai Grass offer
Throughout August when you spend £10 or more you’ll receive a complimentary drink.
A vibrant fusion of Thai and Korean street food served from a stylish food truck, delivering fresh, bold, halal‑certified dishes.
Make the most of this Summer special while it lasts, just show your card!
📍Find them in Hertford Street opposite HMV Empire
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Coventry Pride Festival
📅 Saturday 9 August | 12 – 6pm
📍FarGo Village (Far Gosford Street, Coventry CV1 5ED), a vibrant creative quarter of the city.
This year’s event centres on inclusion, love, unity and visibility.
Free to attend, just turn up and enjoy the festivities and stalls from local LGBTQIA+ organisations and businesses.
A line-up of live entertainment, music, performances, and activities for all ages.
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The Powerhouse Weekender 2025
📅 Fri 22 Aug – Sun 24 Aug | 1pm–5pm daily
Welcome to Radford-on-Sea – where waves of creativity meet sandy smiles and community joy. FREE family fun on the Coventry Canal!
Join for three dazzling days of shows, surprises and sunny vibes on the banks of the Coventry Canal. Pack your bucket and spade (and maybe an umbrella... just in case).
📍Daimler Powerhouse, Sandy Lane, CV1 4DQ
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Visit a library this summer
With the Summer Holidays underway it’s the perfect time to see what your local library has to offer, there’s something for everyone.
If your little one takes part in the Summer Reading Challenge by reading six books throughout the summer holidays, they'll receive a prize, a medal and a certificate.
If you show the certificate to your teacher in September they will know that you've kept up with your reading throughout the holiday.
📖 Join the fun and inspire your child to read for pleasure at your local library this summer.
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Bands in the Park continue this month in Coventry's beautiful parks. There's something for all the family to enjoy on a relaxing summer Sunday afternoon and all for FREE.
The events will take place on Sundays from 2pm - 3.30pm.
- 3 August Allesley Park (field at the rear of the care home CV5 9EW) - Phoenix Rock and Roll Band
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*31 August: Nauls Mill Park (CV5 4AR) - Non Stop Bop
*Arriving by bicycle? Doctor Bike will be in attendance at the park during this performance from 12.30pm - 3.30pm. Dr Bike is able to check bikes over and carry out adjustments and minor repairs totally free of charge.
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PlayZones - give us your views!
The council, in partnership with the Football Foundation, is looking to improve sports and activity spaces across the city.
With funding support from the Premier League, The FA, and the Government through Sport England, we're part of an exciting initiative called the PlayZone Programme.
Our goal is to help more people get active, stay healthy, and enjoy access to inviting spaces to play. These would be high-quality local spaces designed for a variety of sports and physical activities and you can take a look at the designs online.
Tell us what you think by filling in the short survey. Deadline for responses is 25 August.
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Latest Competition Winners
Lucy from Coundon was our lucky winner of the four Diversity tickets for their Live Soul Tour 2026.
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Contact the Go CV Team
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