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Welcome to our fantastic ‘What’s On...’ Summer 2012 Programme. This summer promises to be a special time with the Queen’s Jubilee, the Euros and the Olympics all happening in a short space of time.

 

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 below for more details:

 

for your children

Event Date Venue
Big Jubilee Parent & Toddler Parties Friday 1st June 2012 Centre AT7
Thursday 31st May 2012 Xcel Leisure Centre
Thursday 31st May 2012 The Alan Higgs Centre
Summer Fete 2012

Sunday 10th June 2012

Xcel Leisure Centre
Super Sunday Sunday 24th June 2012 Xcel Leisure Centre
Children’s Holiday Activities Monday 23rd July

Centre AT7, The Alan Higgs Centre & Xcel Leisure Centre

 

for your children

Event Date Venue
Big Jubilee Afternoon Tea Cruise Saturday 2nd June 2012 Coventrian Narrow Boat
Big Jubilee Sunday Lunch Cruise Sunday 3rd June 2012 Coventrian Narrow Boat
‘Lifestyles’ Bogus Bublé Night Friday 8th June 2012 Xcel Leisure Centre
Italian Dinner Cruise Saturday 9th June 2012 Coventrian Narrow Boat
Euro 2012

11th June England vs France
15th June England vs Sweden
19th June England vs Ukraine

The Alan Higgs Centre & Xcel Leisure Centre

Father’s Day Lunch Trip Sunday 17th June 2012 Coventrian Narrow Boat
Fine Dining Cruises

Saturday 7th July &
Saturday 18th August 2012

Coventrian Narrow Boat
Sunday Lunch Cruises

Sunday 8th July,
Sunday 22nd July,
Sunday 12th August &
Sunday 26th August 2012

Coventrian Narrow Boat
Carribbean BBQ Parties

Sunday 8th July,
Sunday 5th Aug &
Sunday 2nd September 2012

Xcel Leisure Centre
Mexican Night Cruise Saturday 21st July 2012 Coventrian Narrow Boat
Cofa’s Carvery

Every Sunday from Sunday 24th June 2012

Xcel Leisure Centre

 

for your children

Event Date Venue
CSF Golf Open Day 2012

Friday 6th July 2012

Hearsall Golf Club
Water Taxi to the Stadium

Olympic Games at the City of Coventry Stadium

Coventrian Narrow Boat

 

 

Big Jubilee Parent & Toddler Parties

 

Big Jubilee Parent & Toddler Parties

 

Venue:

Centre AT7

Date:

Friday 1st June 2012

Time: 11.30am-1.30pm
Venue:

Xcel Leisure Centre

Date:

Thursday 31st May 2012

Time: 1.00-3.00pm
Venue:

The Alan Higgs Centre

Date:

Thursday 31st May 2012

Time: 12.30-2.30pm

 

Price: £2.50 per child £1.00 per Adult

Celebrate the Queens Jubilee in the Traditional Way with a:

  • Children’s lunch
  • Soft play
  • Children’s games
  • Arts & crafts
  • Tea, coffee and cake stall for adults

 

Booking Essential. Book at Centre Reception

Big Jubilee Afternoon Tea Cruise

 

Big Jubilee Afternoon Tea Cruise

 

Venue:

Coventrian Narrow Boat
Swan Lane Wharf

Date: Saturday 2nd June 2012
Time: 2.00pm-4.30pm
Price:

£15.00 per adult
£10.00 per child
£12.50 for members

Celebrate the Queens Jubilee with the Family on our Afternoon Tea Cruise.

  • Fully Decorated Narrow Boat
  • Two and a Half Hour Cruise on the Coventry Canal
  • Traditional Afternoon Tea
  • Full Bar Service
  • Free Secure Parking
  • Full Hospitality Crew

 

Limited Places Available, Book at Centre Reception

 

discount for lifestyles members

Big Jubilee Sunday Lunch Cruise

 

Big Jubilee Sunday Lunch Cruise

 

Venue:

Coventrian Narrow Boat
Swan Lane Wharf

Date: Sunday 3rd June 2012
Time: 2.00pm-4.30pm
Price:

£22.50 per adult
£15.00 per child
£17.50 for members

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relax with the Family and enjoy:

  • Two and a Half Hour Lunch Cruise on The Coventry Canal
  • Three Course Sunday Lunch
  • Fully Decorated Narrow Boat
  • Full Bar Service
  • Background Music
  • Skipper and Hospitality Crew
  • Free Secure Parking

 

Menu

Soup of the Day

**

Roast Beef & Turkey

Roast Potatoes

Yorkshire Pudding

Gravy & Stuffing

**

Apple Pie with Custard

**

Please advise on any special dietary requirements upon booking

 

 

Limited Places Available, Book at Centre Reception

 

discount for lifestyles members

'Lifestyles' Bogus Bublé Night

 

'Lifestyles' Bogus Bublé Night

 

Venue:

Xcel Leisure Centre

Date: Friday 8th June 2012
Time: 7.30pm for 8.00pm - til late
Price:

£20.00 per person
£15.00 for members

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relax with your Friends and Family and enjoy a tremendous Night:

  • Two Course Dinner served to your Table
  • An Hour Performance of Michael Bublé’s best Songs!
  • Disco till late
  • Charity Raffle in Aid of Zoës Place
  • Full Bar Service till 12 Midnight
  • Free Bottle of Wine for each booking of 4 people

 

Menu

Roast Chicken wrapped in Pancetta with a Mushroom Sauce

Roast Beef & Yorkshire Pudding with a Thick Red Wine Gravy

Cauliflower, Broccoli and Leek in a Cheese Sauce served on a Puff Pastry Square

Served with Saute Potatoes,Green Beans & Chantenay Carrots

**

Seasonal Fruit Crumble & Custard

Chocolate Fudge Cake & Cream

Cheese & Biscuits

 

Pre Selection of both courses is required.

 

 

Limited Places Available, Book at Centre Reception

 

discount for lifestyles members

Italian Dinner Cruise

 

Italian Dinner Cruise

 

Venue:

Coventrian Narrow Boat

Swan Lane Wharf

Date:

Saturday 9th June 2012

Time: 7.00-9.30pm
Price:

£25.00 per adult
£20.00 for members

 

Booking Essential. Pre-book with Events Manager

 

 

Relax with Friends & Family & Enjoy:

  • Three Course Italian Meal
  • Two and a Half Hour Trip along the Coventry Canal
  • Full Sound & Light System
  • Skipper and Hospitality Staff
  • Free Secure Car Parking
  • Full Bar Service
  • Free Margarita on Arrival

 

 

Menu

Antipasto
**
Beef or Vegetable Lasagne or
Seafood Linguine with
Salad & Garlic Bread
**
Tiramisú or
Cheese & Biscuits

 

Please advise on any special dietary requirements upon booking

 

discount for lifestyles members

 

Venue:

Xcel Leisure Centre

Date:

Sunday 10th June 2012

Time:

11.00am - 4.00pm

Price:

£1.00 per adult
FREE entry for children

Address:

Xcel Leisure Centre, Mitchell Avenue, Canley, Coventry CV4 8DY - FREE Parking Available

Come along to our fun packed family Summer Fete at the Xcel Leisure Centre. On the day activities include:

  • Bouncy Castles
  • Shows and Demonstrations
  • Charity Stalls and Workshops
  • Fun Games and Activities
  • Go Karts and Water Walkers

...and much more!

 

All proceeds from this event will be donated to local Charties; Zoë’s Place Baby Hospice, the Arden Cancer Centre and other Rotary Charities.

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Euro 2012

 

Euro 2012

 

Venue:

Xcel Leisure Centre
The Alan Higgs Centre

Date:

11th June

England vs France
15th June

England vs Sweden
19th June

England vs Ukraine

Time: An Hour Before Kick Off
Price:

Free Admission

Follow all the Swings and Roundabouts of the England Games at the Euros with Friends & Family in Comfort:

  • Pints of Beer in the Bar only £2.00 for an hour before, and all the way through the England Games
  • Food Available
  • Come Early to get a Good Seat
  • Free Buffet if England reach the Final!

 

 

Look out for further dates as England progress

 

 

Fathers Day Lunch Trip

 

Fathers Day Lunch Trip

 

Venue:

Coventrian Narrow Boat
Swan Lane Wharf

Date:

Sunday 17th June 2012

Time: 12.00 Noon
Price:

£25.00 for Adults
£17.50 for Children
£20.00 for Members

Relax with the Family and treat Dad! Enjoy:

  • Two and a Half Hour Lunch Cruise on the Coventry Canal
  • Three Course Sunday Lunch
  • Relaxing and Unique Trip
  • Background Music
  • Skipper and Hospitality Staff
  • Full Bar Service
  • Free Secure Car Parking
  • Free Drink for Dad

 

 

Menu

Soup of the day or Charcuterie Platter
**
Roast Beef & Roast Pork
Rosemary Potatoes
Seasonal Vegetables
Yorkshire Pudding & Gravy
**
Apple Pie & Cream or Cheese & Biscuits

 

discount for lifestyles members

Super Sunday

 

Super Sunday

 

Venue:

Xcel Leisure Centre

Date:

Sunday 24th June 2012

Time: From 9.00am
Price:

All activities charged individually

A Super Sunday Funday for all the Family to enjoy:

  • Children’s Pay & Play in Pirates Cove
  • Table Top Sale in the Sports Hall
  • Family Swim Time
  • Bouncy Castle
  • Children’s Go Karts
  • Face Painting
  • Full Breakfast Menu
  • Family Carvery
  • Watch the European Grand Prix and England in 20:20 Action

 

For Times and Prices contact Reception


Look out for dates of other Super Sundays coming shortly!

 

To book a table at the sale or the Carvery, contact our Events Manager

CSF Golf Open Day 2012

 

CSF Golf Open Day 2012

 

Venue:

Hearsall Golf Club,
33 Beechwood Avenue, Coventry, CV5 6DF.

Date:

Friday 6th July 2012

Time:

from 9.30am

Price:

£47.00 per person

 

Discount Available for Hearsall Golf Club Members

 

Individual stableford with full handicap allowance

  • Pairs stableford best points score per hole
  • Nearest the pin 7th hole challenge
  • Longest drive 18th hole challenge
  • Tea and Breakfast Baps on arrival at Hearsall Golf Club
  • Presentation BBQ on the Terrace at Xcel Leisure Centre

 

 

For more information and to register please contact Mark Cooke on 024 7685 6956 or email mcooke@covsf.com

Fine Dining Cruises

 

Fine Dining Cruises

 

Venue:

Coventrian Narrow Boat
Swan Lane Wharf

Date:

Saturday 7th July &
Saturday 18th August 2012

Time: 7.00pm
Price:

£25.00 per adult
£20.00 for members

Enjoy a unique fine dining experience, cruising the Coventry Canal:

  • Three Course Meal
  • Two and a half hour cruise
  • Full Sound & Light System
  • Skipper & Hospitality Staff
  • Free Secure Car Parking
  • Full Bar Service

 

 

Menu

Vietnamese Minted Prawns or Charcuterie Platter
**
Chicken Breast stuffed with Mushrooms wrapped in Pancetta or
Roast Beef in a Red Wine Gravy
Both Served with Rosemary Potatoes and Chantenay Carrots
**
Chocolate Torte or Cheese & Biscuits
Tea or Coffee

 

Please advise on any special dietary requirements upon booking

 

discount for lifestyles members

Sunday Lunch Cruises

 

Sunday Lunch Cruise

 

Venue:

Coventrian Narrow Boat

Swan Lane Wharf

Dates:

Sunday 8th July,
Sunday 22nd July,
Sunday 12th August &
Sunday 26th August 2012

Time: 12.00pm
Price:

£22.50 per adult
£15.00 per child
£17.50 for members

 

Booking Essential. Pre-book with Events Manager

Relax with the Family and enjoy:

  • Two and a Half Hour Lunch Cruise
  • On The Coventry Canal
  • Three Course Sunday Lunch
  • Full Bar Service
  • Background Music
  • Skipper and Hospitality Crew
  • Free Secure Parking

 

Menu

Soup of the Day
**
Roast Beef & Turkey
Roast Potatoes
Yorkshire Pudding
Gravy & Stuffing
**
Apple Pie with Custard

 

Please advise on any special dietary requirements upon booking

 

discount for lifestyles members

Carribbean BBQ Parties

 

Carribbean BBQ Parties

 

Venue:

Xcel Leisure Centre
Sports Field

Date:

Sunday 8th July,
Sunday 5th August &
Sunday 2nd September 2012

Time: 2.00-9.00pm
Price:

20p Admission

Join us for one of our fantastic Carribbean BBQ’s featuring:

  • Jerk Chicken BBQ
  • Carribbean Food Wagon
  • Music and Dancing
  • Games for Adults and Kids
  • Variety of Stalls
  • Bouncy Castles

and much more!

 

Contact Clive Tennant for details. Call 07951263946

 

Mexican Night Cruise

 

Mexican Night Cruise

 

Venue:

Coventrian Narrow Boat

Swan Lane Wharf

Date:

Saturday 21st July 2012

Time: 7.00-9.30pm
Price:

£25.00 per adult
£20.00 for members

 

Booking Essential. Pre-book with Events Manager

 

 

Relax with Friends & Family & Enjoy

  • Three Course Mexican Meal
  • Two and a Half Hour Trip along the Coventry Canal
  • Full Sound & Light System
  • Skipper and Hospitality Staff
  • Free Secure Car Parking
  • Full Bar Service
  • Free Margarita on Arrival

 

 

Menu

Cheese and Jelapeno Nachos
**
Choice from:
Chicken Tortilla
Vegetable Tortilla
Chilli Con Carne
Served with Saute Potatoes, Peppers and Onions
**
Sweet Mango Fajitas with a Chilli and Lime Sauce
or Fresh Pineapple

 

Please advise on any special dietary requirements upon booking

 

discount for lifestyles members

 

Children's Summer Holiday Activities

 

Venue:

Centre AT7

Xcel Leisure Centre

The Alan HIggs Centre

Date:

Monday 23rd July - Friday 31st August 2012

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

Keep your children from getting bored this Summer with fun activities, camps and workshops during the holidays.

 

Holiday activities available for Primary School children at venues across the city. Activities during the summer holidays 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

Water Taxi to the Stadium

 

Water Taxi to the Ricoh Arena

 

Venue:

Coventrian Narrow Boat

Swan Lane Wharf

Date:

Olympic Games at the City of Coventry Stadium

Time: Leaving 2 hours before advertised Kick Off Times
Price:

£15.00 per person

 

Booking is essential. To book phone Mick on 07917801139

Travel in style and Comfort to the City of Coventry Stadium for the 2012 Games Football Matches.

  • Beat the Traffic Jams and Lack of Parking Spaces
  • Full Bar Service
  • Travel Direct to the Stadium
  • Food available
  • Free Secure Parking at the Wharf
  • Skipper and Hospitality Staff

NEW Cofa's Carvery

 

NEW Cofa's 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 5 or more, contact Event Manager.

Celebrate with your family:

  • One, two or three course Carvery
  • Locally Sourced Meats
  • Fresh Vegetables
  • Full bar service
  • Special tot’s menu

 

 

Menu

Starter Selection


Carvery

Two Freshly Roasted Joints each week
Roast and Mashed Potatoes
Selection of Seasonal Fresh Vegetables
Yorkshire Puddings
Rich Meat Gravy
(Vegetarian option available)

 

Sweet Selection


Please advise on any special dietary requirements upon booking

 

discount for lifestyles members

Best of British Food Days

 

Best of British Food Days

 

Venue:

Xcel Leisure Centre

Date:

Every weekday from 09/07/12

Time: 12.00-2.00pm
Price:

See Menu for prices

Join us in Cofa’s Cafe Bar to Celebrate the Best of British Food, Locally Sourced and Freshly Cooked.

 

Best of British Food Day’s take place every weekday lunchtime throughout the Summer with our special menu changing daily.

 

 

discount for lifestyles members

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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

Customer Updates

  • 'Lifestyles Health Clubs' Classes

    Xcel Leisure Centre


    The Pilates classes at Xcel Leisure Centre on Thursday at 6.00pm are no longer running. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

    'Lifestyles Health Clubs' Classes

    The Alan Higgs Centre


    The Yogilates classes at The Alan Higgs Centre on Friday at 1.00pm has now been rescheduled to 11.00am. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

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