ABOUT US
We are a community and city wide complex located in Cheylesmore, Coventry with a focus on recreation, education and training activities. We are the home of Cheylesmore Community Library, C3 Coffee Shop, Cheylesmore Food Hub, Cheylesmore Pre-school and many other groups. You can find our main entrance off Arundel Road.

Adult Education Community Learning
The Adult Education Service offers a wide range of courses for adults during term time. Each year, thousands of people take the opportunity to learn a new skill, get a qualification, or find out more about something they are interested in. Courses are taught by friendly, qualified tutors. There’s something for everyone. Take a look at what’s on offer and give it a go, and you can look forward to adding a new dimension to your life.
Aerial Hoop
Explore the transformative world of aerial hoop – a dynamic fitness regimen meticulously designed to enhance strength, build lean muscle, and boost flexibility. Also known as lyra, this workout involves performing graceful movements and poses on a suspended metal hoop. Elevate your fitness journey with this unique fusion of artistic expression and physical conditioning, engaging core muscle groups and promoting overall well-being. Whether you're a seasoned fitness enthusiast or a beginner seeking a thrilling workout experience, the aerial hoop offers a versatile and exhilarating path to a stronger, more flexible you.
AFM Coventry City Fellowship
Welcome to Apostolic Faith Mission International Ministries UK Coventry City Fellowship, a vibrant community driven by the Holy Spirit. Our foundation is built on the pillars of Faith, Hope, and Love, as we are dedicated to fostering positive transformations in the lives of individuals within our community. Join us on a spiritual journey where we embrace these core values to strengthen our connection with each other and with the divine.
Baby Clinic
To reach a Health Visitor, kindly call us at 02475189190 and provide your child's name along with their date of birth.
Badminton & Table Tennis (courts for hire)
Looking to hire a badminton or table tennis court? Look no further. Make sure to book your courts in advance.
Bereavement Point: Coventry
Fortnightly group to share support among people going through grief and bereavement. Find a warm welcome from our experienced facilitators. Over 18s are welcome to attend this group, regardless of where they are in their grief experience, or when their bereavement occurred. This is a space for people to connect with others in a bereavement […]
Big Clean Up
Big Clean Up group is an initiative from resident Jonathan Wing, Friends & Neighbours in Cheylesmore ward in Coventry, calling everybody, everywhere to get out litter picking and cleaning up our environment bit by bit. It all started when Jonathan discovered a fox cub with a plastic Bottle stuck on its head last year at the back of his house.
Black Sun Karate
The Black Sun Karate Club is a family-run Karate Club est. Feb 1979. Come along and learn Karate to gain self-discipline and confidence at a fun, family-run club.
ROOM BOOKINGS
Situated in a former historic Coventry War Hostel, (prior to that it was farmland/ a Park with a farm house!) Cheylesmore Community Centre offers a unique opportunity for artists, event planners and local businesses to create memorable events. Offering over 12 versatile spaces. Finding the ideal location for any type of meeting, conference and event should be easy. Whether you’re looking to host a small one-to-one meeting or larger conferences and events, we are able to cater the needs of our client’s requirements allowing you to host your event worry-free. At Cheylesmore Community Centre you’ll be guaranteed attentive service from our dedicated team.
Amenities:
Free Wi-Fi – Free/ Street parking available – Disabled Parking/ Access – Kitchen – Public transport
Main Hall & Stage
Dimensions:14.42m x 11.52m x 4.96m, 166.10 m²
The Main Hall is ideal for anyone who needs a large, spacious space with natural light. Equipped with 32 LED square bright white dimmable ceiling lights, as well as 8 side lights and 24 ceiling downlights. We offer our Main Hall as an ideal venue for weddings, conferences, and training sessions. A space like ours is also ideal for events requiring an open solution for networking, informal conversations, or exhibitions. There are 8 large mirrors in the Main Hall [2.00m (H) x 1.03m (W)] suitable for dance, martial arts, gymnastics and yoga classes which can be available on request. There is also a permanent elevated stage in our space for bands and/or acts to perform at musical events.
Games Hall
Dimensions:16.90m x 8.98m x 5.40/4.26/3.65m, 150.04m²
Our Games Hall is available for weddings, residential conferences, and comprehensive training sessions. If you're looking for an open space to network or hold exhibitions, our space is just what you're looking for. We do not allow hardball games. Fully equipped with 6 mirrors which can be available on request (2.00m (H) x 1.014m (W) with 12 high level windows.
Room 1
Dimensions:5.60m x 3.46m x 2.71m, 19.38 m²
A versatile and adaptable space, Room 1 is ideal for meetings, workshops, and training sessions. It can accommodate 21 people in a theatre-style, or 7-14 people in a class or board room, or U-shaped layout. It is also well suited to community events, creative activities, group discussions, and break-out rooms.
Room 2
Dimensions:14.33m x 8.86m x 2.88/3.58m, 127.00m²
Room 2 serves as a sizeable room suitable for dance, churches and training, fully equipped with 6 large mirrors (1.95m (H) x 1.22m (W). Room 2 is also available for anyone looking to plan a wedding, a residential conference or a comprehensive training session. Our space lends itself to events needing an open solution for networking, informal conversation or exhibitions.
Art Room
Dimensions:7.13m x 6.82 m x 2.56m, 48.63 m²
The Art Room offers a bright and inspiring setting for a wide range of activities. With space for up to 46 guests, it’s perfect for meetings, workshops, and training sessions, as well as art classes, creative groups, community events, and small social gatherings. Its welcoming atmosphere makes it an ideal choice for anyone looking to host an engaging and productive event.
ICT Room
Dimensions:6.95m x 6.30m x 2.59m, 43.79m²
The ICT Room is a modern, well-equipped space designed for productivity and collaboration. With capacity for up to 43 guests, it’s ideal for meetings, workshops, and training sessions, as well as computer-based courses, digital skills classes, and presentations. Its professional yet welcoming environment makes it a great choice for hosting engaging and successful events.
Room 3
Dimensions:5.7m x 6.3m + 3.7m x 3.7m, 55.15m²
Room 3 is a spacious and versatile venue, accommodating up to 55 guests for meetings, workshops, and training sessions. Its open layout also makes it ideal for larger community events, fitness or wellbeing classes, and social gatherings, offering plenty of room to create the perfect setup for your occasion.
Room 4
Dimensions: 4.7m x 3.6m x 2.7m, 16.92 m²
Room 4 is a practical and versatile space, ideal for small meetings, workshops, and training sessions. It can accommodate up to 18 people in a theatre-style setup, or up to 10 in boardroom, classroom, or small group layouts. This adaptable room is also perfect for community activities, creative projects, and intimate social gatherings.
Room 5
Dimensions:3.8m x 3.4m x 2.4m, 12.92 m²
Room 5 is a quiet and comfortable space, perfect for one-to-one meetings, private tuition, or small group discussions. It can accommodate up to six people seated in a circle or around a table, or up to 12 in a theatre-style setup. Its simple, adaptable layout also makes it ideal as a breakout space, or for specialist sessions such as musical coaching in the evenings.
Essential Skills
Dimensions:6.31m x 5.33m x 2.59m, 33.58m²
The ES Room is a versatile and welcoming space, accommodating up to 33 guests for meetings, workshops, and training sessions. It’s also ideal for small conferences, team away days, community groups, and creative activities. With its adaptable layout, it provides the perfect setting for a productive and engaging event.
Volunteer/Job Opportunities
Gardening
We are looking for a gardening volunteer to help maintain the garden at one of our services. Your main tasks will involve: General maintenance of gardens, support the team to manage the gardening budget and purchase materials, assist service users with maintaining the garden areas, general administration in relation to gardening duties, grounds maintenance and more.
Painting & Decorating
We are looking for caring people with practical skills and experience to carry out light painting and decorating tasks such as: freshening up rooms, painting skirting boards, indoor & Outdoor painting, hanging wallpaper, sanding and more.
Administration
In the role as Volunteer Administrator you will be required to adopt a person-centred, non-judgemental approach when dealing with members of the community, other professionals, and local charities and organisations.
C3 Barista
In addition to providing excellent customer service to customers at the C3 Cafe, a Barista should be skilled in making speciality coffee. Our barista's may need to answer questions about not only the food, but also the centre in general.
Maintenance/Handyperson
Cheylesmore Community Centre. This could be a development role for the right person, as it will involve working alongside our experienced Site Manager.
Housekeeping
maintain the highest possible standards of cleanliness for visitors and user groups at Cheylesmore Community Centre. The types of duties which form part of your volunteer role vary from House to House and can change from day to day.

C3 Coffee
Welcome to C3 Coffee – your go-to local café!
Nestled within the Cheylesmore Community Centre in Coventry, our primary focus revolves around enriching the local community. We take pride in delivering delectable food options such as paninis, toasties, cheesecakes, soups, and more, ensuring a delightful culinary experience.
Dedicated to providing excellence at an affordable price, we’ve teamed up with St Martin’s Coffee Roasters. Their commitment to cultivating relationships, sharing coffee expertise, and fostering success aligns seamlessly with our vision. Join us at C3 Coffee for a tasteful journey where quality meets affordability.

C3 Buffet
Indulge your guests with delectable buffets at your next event!
Discover a diverse array of catering options designed to elevate any occasion. Whether it’s a lively party, a professional conference, or any event you have in mind, we’ve got you covered. From mouth-watering sandwiches to delightful snacks, our offerings from C3 Buffets are sure to leave a lasting impression.
When you choose to host your event at Cheylesmore Community Centre, you’re not just reserving a space – you’re unlocking a world of culinary possibilities. Our expert catering team is dedicated to creating an unforgettable experience for you and your guests.
For inquiries and to explore the tantalizing options available, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at c3coffee@cheylesmorecentre.co.uk. Let us turn your event into a feast for the senses!

LIBRARY
”Today a reader, tomorrow a leader”
Cheylesmore Community Library is Coventry’s first entirely community-led and volunteer-run library. Coventry City Council has arranged with Cheylesmore Community Association to run the library from September 2017.
The library is located in Cheylesmore Community Centre. Books and IT facilities are provided by the Council and the library is linked to the Council’s online library catalogue. We have thousands of books and offer a range of activities for children and adults. Do come in and say hello to our resident teddy bear – Charles More.

We are here to help!
Feel free to reach out to us with any inquiries or concerns you may have. Our friendly and knowledgeable team is here to assist you. Whether you need more information about our activities, have specific questions about our centre, or simply want to chat, we’re just a phone call or email away. We value your feedback and are committed to providing the best possible experience for our community members. Don’t hesitate to contact us – we’re here to help!
Email us at: paulj@cheylesmorecentre.co.uk
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