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Welcome to our fantastic ‘What’s On...’ New Year Programme for 2012.

 

The guide offers something for everyone at amazing prices across our three Centres; Centre AT7, Xcel Leisure Centre and The Alan Higgs Centre, and on our unique canal narrow boat, the ‘Coventrian’.

 

Book on to one of our Managed Events or organise your own event with the assistance of our experienced Events Manager. Click here to view the Events Manager's contact details.

 

Let us take the stress out of it all, so you can relax and enjoy the festivities with your friends, family, and colleagues.

 

 

Whats On... at a Glance

Click on the events belowfor more details:

 

for your children

Event Date Venue
Pancake Week

Monday 19th - Friday 23rd March

Xcel Leisure Centre
Family Fun Nights

Every Thursday

Xcel Leisure Centre
Children’s Holiday Activities Monday 13 - Friday 17 February All Centres
Children's BBQ Parties From March 2012 Xcel Leisure Centre

 

for your children

Event Date Venue
Pancake Week

Monday 19th - Friday 23rd March

Xcel Leisure Centre
Family Carvery Every Sunday Xcel Leisure Centre
Sunday Lunch Cruises

Enquire for dates

The Coventrian Narrow Boat
International Rugby Carvery Sunday 11th March Xcel Leisure Centre
Valentines Cruise

Tuesday 14th February

The Coventrian Narrow Boat
Zumbathon Saturday 28th January Centre AT7
Water Taxi to the Ricoh Arena

Coventry City home games

The Coventrian Narrow Boat
Paddy’s Day Rugby Dinner Saturday 17th March Xcel Leisure Centre
Mother’s Day Carvery

Sunday 18th March

Xcel Leisure Centre
BBQ Parties From March 2012 Xcel Leisure Centre
Celebration Parties Throughout the year All Centres

 

for your children

Event Date Venue
BBQ Parties

See above

Xcel Leisure Centre
Celebration Parties From March 2012 Xcel Leisure Centre
Outside Catering

To suite you

All Centres

 

 

Pancake Week

 

Pancake Week

 

Venue:

Xcel Leisure Centre

Date:

Monday 19th - Friday 23rd March

Time: During kitchen opening hours
Price:

Depending on your choice of pancake filling

Relax with your children and friends and enjoy a range of freshly cooked pancakes with a variety of sauces and fillings.

 

 

Menu

Pancakes

Waffles

Scotch Pancake Stack

 

Selection of Fillings and Sauces include:

  • Fresh Fruit
  • Ice Cream
  • Chocolate
  • Sauce
  • Maple Syrup
  • Lemon and Sugar

Family Fun Night

 

Family Fun Nights

 

Venue:

Xcel Leisure Centre

Date: Every Thursday
Time: 4.00-5.30pm
Price:

£3.00 per child

Adults FREE

 

Limited Places Available, Book at Centre Reception

Have fun with the kids:

  • Play for children in the play and party area
  • Hot or cold meal for children
  • Adult menu available in Cafe Bar
  • Take-away menu also available

 

Please note: These sessions are unsupervised and are subject to change if there is a children’s party in the play area. Contact reception for availability.

 

Simply pay at Reception and show your receipt at the bar when ordering your food.

 

In the event of a Children’s Party booking, this event may be cancelled. Please check with reception before attending.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Childrens Holiday Activities

 

Venue:

Centre AT7

Xcel Leisure Centre

The Alan HIggs Centre

Date:

Monday 13 - Friday 17 February

Time:

9.00am-3.00pm

Price:

£10.00 per child per day

 

Extra Time club available at Xcel Leisure Centre from 3.00-4.00pm - £3.00 per child

 

Half day’s available at Centre AT7 from 9.00am-12.00pm or 1.00-3.00pm - £5 per child

Fun activities for children during February Half-Term Holidays!!!

 

Holiday activities available for Primary School children at venues across the city. Activities during this week long holiday will include team games, arts & crafts and competitions, in addition to the structured activities children will be able to access a variety of toys for free play.

 

For more information:
Pick-up a ‘Get Active’ brochure in Centre
Email - getactive@covsf.com
Visit - www.covsf.com/getactive

 

For more details on Children’s Activities during term times and holidays, pick up a ‘Get Active’ brochure in Centre or click here to view the 'Get Active' page

£5.99 Family Carvery

 

Santa Family Carvery

 

Venue:

Xcel Leisure Centre

Date:

Every Sunday

Time: 12.00-3.00pm
Price:

Adults:

£5.99 one course

£7.99 two courses

£9.49 three courses


Children under 14:

£3.99 one course

£5.49 two courses

£6.49 three courses

 

Booking Essential. Pre-book with Events Manager. For parties of 6 or more, contact Event Manager.

Celebrate with your family:

  • One, two or three course Carvery
  • Full bar service
  • Children’s toys
  • Special tot’s menu

 

 

Menu

Starter Selection


Carvery

Three Freshly Roasted Joints each week

Roast and Mashed Potatoes

Selection of Seasonal Vegetables

Yorkshire Puddings

Rich Meat Gravy

(Vegetarian option available)

 

Sweet Selection


Please advise on any special dietary requirements upon booking

 

discount for lifestyles members

Sunday Lunch Cruise

 

Sunday Lunch Cruise

 

Venue:

Coventrian Narrow Boat

Swan Lane Wharf

Date:

Enquire for dates

Time: 12.00-3.00pm
Price:

£22.50 per adult
£16.50 per child under 12


£19.50 per member

 

Booking Essential. Pre-book with Events Manager

Relax with the Family and enjoy:

  • 3 course Sunday Lunch
  • 2 1/2 hour trip along the Coventry Canal
  • Background music
  • Skipper, crew and hospitality staff
  • Full bar service
  • FREE secure car parking at the Wharf

 

Menu

Starters

Mushroom Soup with Roll and Butter

 

Mains

Roast Pork

Roast Potatoes

Vegetable selection

Yorkshire Pudding

Home made Meat Gravy

 

Dessert

Apple and Blackberry Crumble with Custard

 

Please advise on any special dietary requirements upon booking

 

discount for lifestyles members

International Rugby Carvery

 

Water Taxi to the Ricoh Arena

 

Venue:

Xcel Leisure Centre

Date:

Sunday 11th March

Time: 12.00-6.00pm
Price:

£7.99 per adult

£42.00 for table of 6


£7.00 for members

 

Booking Essential. Pre-book with Events Manager

Watch one of the key games of the Six Nations

  • France vs England KO 3.00pm
  • On the BIG screen
  • Surround sound for a great atmosphere
  • Two course special Carvery
  • Table service for drinks

 

 

Menu

Three Freshly Roasted Joints

Roast and Mashed Potatoes

Selection of Seasonal Vegetables

Yorkshire Puddings

Rich Meat Gravy

(Vegetarian option available)

 

Sweet Selection


Please advise on any special dietary requirements upon booking

 


Bar open from 12.00 to 6.00pm

Carvery service from 12.00 to 3.00pm

 

discount for lifestyles members

Valentines Love Boat Cruise

 

Water Taxi to the Ricoh Arena

 

Venue:

Coventrian Narrow Boat

Swan Lane Wharf

Date:

Tuesday 14th February

Time: 7.00-9.30pm
Price:

£49.00 per couple


£44.00 for members

 

Booking Essential. Pre-book with Events Manager

Relax with your loved one and enjoy:

  • 3 course dinner
  • Romantic 2 1/2 hour trip along the Coventry Canal
  • Table for two
  • Background music
  • Skipper, crew and hospitality staff
  • Full table service
  • FREE secure car parking at the Wharf

 

 

Menu

Starters

Brussels Pate and Melba Toast

or

Seafood Cocktail in a tangy Tomato Sauce

 

Mains

Beef Medallion in a rich Wine Gravy

or

Stuffed Chicken Breast wrapped in Pancetta with a Mushroom Sauce

both served with diced Rosemary Potatoes and Green Beans

 

Dessert

Chocolate Torte or Cheese and Biscuits

 

Tea or Coffee

 

discount for lifestyles members

Zumbathon: New Year Party

 

Zumbathon: New Year Party

 

Venue:

Centre AT7

Date:

Saturday 28th January

Time: 2.00-4.00pm
Price:

£5.00 per adult


£3.00 for members

 

Limited places, book at Reception.

Join all your favourite instructors (and some new ones) for a fun filled Zumbatastic afternoon and shed some Christmas pounds at the same time!

 

For further information contact Nicole Freeman, Studio Coordinator on 07894567080, visit www. covsf.com/events/zumbathon2012.html or join the Zumbathon Facebook page, search for ‘Covsf Zumbathon’

 

Tickets are available from Centre AT7, Xcel Leisure Centre and The Alan Higgs Centre.

 

 

discount for lifestyles members

Water Taxi to the Ricoh Arena

 

Water Taxi to the Ricoh Arena

 

Venue:

Coventrian Narrow Boat

Swan Lane Wharf

Date:

Coventry City home games

Time: Depending on kick-off times
Price:

£6.00 per adult

£5.00 per child under 14

 

Booking is essential. To book phone Mick on 07917801139

Travel in comfort and style along the Coventry Canal on our traditional narrow boat.

 

The return trip drops you right outside the Ricoh Arena to watch Coventry City home football fixtures.

 

Trip includes:

  • Bar Service
  • Free Parking at the Wharf
  • Music
  • Friendly Atmosphere

 

Look out for the Water Taxi to the Ricoh for the Coldplay Concert in our next edition.

Paddy’s Day: International Rugby Dinner

 

Venue:

Xcel Leisure Centre

Date:

Saturday 17th March

Time: 3.00-9.00pm
Price:

£7.99 per person

£42.00 for table of 6


£7.00 for members

 

Booking Essential. Pre-book with Events Manager

Watch the climax of the Six Nations with us:

  • England v Ireland KO 5.00pm
  • On the BIG screen
  • Surround sound for a great atmosphere
  • Two course special dinner included
  • Table service for drinks during the game

 

 

Menu

Irish Stew and Dumplings with Soda Bread

 

English and Irish Cheese, Biscuits and Celery

 

Bar open from 3.00pm to 9.00pm

Dinner service from 3.30 to 4.30pm

 

discount for lifestyles members

Mother’s Day Carvery

 

Santa Family Carvery

 

Venue:

Xcel Leisure Centre

Date:

Sunday 18th March

Time: 12.00-3.00pm
Price:

Adults:

£5.99 one course

£7.99 two courses

£9.49 three courses


Children under 14:

£3.99 one course

£5.49 two courses

£6.49 three courses

 

10% OFF for members

 

Booking Essential. Pre-book with Events Manager

Treat your Mum with the family and enjoy:

  • Two or three course Carvery
  • Present for every Mum
  • Full table service
  • Full bar service
  • Pirates Cove open for unsupervised Children’s Play from 12.00-2.00pm

 

 

Menu

Starter Selection


Carvery

Turkey, Pork and Lamb

Roast and Mashed Potatoes

Selection of seasonal Vegetables

Yorkshire Puddings

Rich Meat Gravy

(Vegetarian option available)

 

Sweet Selection


Please advise on any special dietary requirements upon booking

 

discount for lifestyles members

BBQ Parties

 

sunday lunch cruise

 

Venue:

Xcel Leisure Centre

Date:

From March 2012

Time: To suit you
Price:

£9.50 per person

(Minimum of 20 people)


10% OFF for members

 

Booking Essential. Pre-book with Events Manager

Hire ‘The Terrace’ to celebrate a children’s party, family celebration or office get together, with:

  • Full BBQ service
  • We provide the food
  • We provide the chefs
  • Stand alone bar
  • Unique lighting
  • Comfortable seating
  • Background music
  • Build your own custom menu

 

 

Sample Menu

4oz Rump Steak

Cumberland Sausage

Our own recipe Cajun Chicken

Vegetable Kebab

 

Tomato and Spring Onion Salad

Minted baby Potatoes with Butter

Homemade Coleslaw

Green Salad

Roll and Butter

 

Sauces and Dressings

 

discount for lifestyles members

Your Party... Your Size!

 

Venue:

Centre AT7

Xcel Leisure Centre

The Alan Higgs Centre

Coventrian Narrow Boat

Date:

Throughout the year

Time: Please call for availability
Price:

Please call for prices

 

Booking Essential. Pre-book with Events Manager

  • All of our Function Rooms are available for hire to host your own private party
  • We can supply a range of menus for all tastes
  • Disco and entertainment can be provided for something different, why not arrange a Corporate Football or Fun Sports Event followed by a buffet or meal and full bar service

 

 

discount for lifestyles members

Outside Catering

 

Why not let us supply you with a Buffet for your Family or Office Party?


 

Menu

Bronze Menu

Selection of Sandwiches and Wraps

Chipolata Sausage and Mustard Mayo Dip

Vegetable Samosas and Sweet Chilli Dip

Pork Pie and Sweet Pickle

Four Cheese Quiche

Mixed Salad

Crisps

 

Silver Menu

Pork Pie Mixed Cold Meat Platter - Turkey, Ham and Beef

Mature Cheddar Cheese and Celery Sticks

Prawn Vol au Vents

Egg and Chive Vol au Vents

Bakers Basket – Petit Pain, Poppy Seed Knots, Wholemeal Rolls & Malted Wheat Rolls

Tomato and Spring Onion Salad

Green Salad

Coleslaw

Potato Salad

Selection of Pickles

 

Booking Essential. Pre-book with Events Manager

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Who to contact

For more information about any of the actvities featured on this page, please contact:

Events Manager

024 7630 8536

events@covsf.com

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