Of course Birmingham is better. There are things to do in Coventry though. It's definitely getting better.No there really isn’t... there’s about 3 decent places.
But as I said, it’s a £5 train journey to Birmingham and back to get all of this on a bigger scale. The shopping centre is great and you can make a day of it. Broad street alone has better and more bars than the whole of Coventry
Growing up in Coventry was literally going on the same route every Saturday night. But there is no other reason to go to the city centre
its another reason I dislike the council - they’ve allowed the city centre to stagnate, the shopping has disappearedOf course Birmingham is better. There are things to do in Coventry though. It's definitely getting better.
I am not a drinker, so I don't know about good or bad pubs in the city, but there are lots of other things going on too now.
Very Royston Vasey. Local football for local people.
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They have with the gaming cafe and there is another one to come too. That will be a real draw for students.its another reason I dislike the council - they’ve allowed the city centre to stagnate, the shopping has disappeared
you could easily spend a whole day in Birmingham, and it’s the ease of getting to it.
I was angered when they joined the combined authority because, let’s face it, investment is going to continue to Birmingham.
the wave is a good start, but when you’ve attracted mainly students to the area - it’s key you tailor things for them. The council just haven’t done that
I’d agree with this. I have never really liked the way the City was “moved” into the West Midlands. When I was growing up our address was Coventry, Warwickshire. I think the city and the county go together.
No he hasn't. This is a poster who once said he wouldn't be seen dead in Coventry on a non match day. The only thing I have in common with him is that he supports my city's football club.
Swear there’s some serious rose tinted glasses going on with HR. It was like a graveyard most weeks.
But it was OUR graveyard.
No your talking shit. I never voted leave and I'd never vote for Farage. Your just a stereotypical left winger that cant stand anymore else's opinions that don't match yours. You still haven't answered the question I see.Going out on a limb here: likes Farage, voted to leave EU, doesn't like 'outsiders' in HIS city.
ParkgateHas this guy actually been to the Ricoh Arena? What pub is he missing? There was never a pub at the Ricoh or near the Ricoh.
No your talking shit. I never voted leave and I'd never vote for Farage. Your just a stereotypical left winger that cant stand anymore else's opinions that don't match yours. You still haven't answered the question I see.
You couldn't really give a toss if we play in Coventry or not.What question?
I love Fargo.*Not true. I still go to Cov quite a lot with the family, even though YOUR football team no longer play there. Fargo is one of my favourite places.
Everything that any half decent place in the UK has apart from possibly the waterpark. Residents of Cov have accepted the advancement to mediocrity as an achievement.Not true.
So.....
Cinema
Ice skating rink
Climbing wall
Escape room
Massive gaming centre (only the second site after London)
Crazy golf place
The Wave waterpark
Two very good museums
Two theatres
Loads of places to eat
Loads of places to drink
I am not arguing that point. I am merely arguing there IS stuff to do and it is is definitely getting better.Everything that any half decent place in the UK has apart from possibly the waterpark. Residents of Cov have accepted the advancement to mediocrity as an achievement.
Developing it back into the old pink parrot would be a start.I am not arguing that point. I am merely arguing there IS stuff to do and it is is definitely getting better.
The development at the old Pink Parrot should help too.
They have with the gaming cafe and there is another one to come too. That will be a real draw for students.
I also noticed that we started following the ricoh again... we unfollowed them a while back
I love Fargo.*
*When it is busy. When it is dead it is truly dead.
You couldn't really give a toss if we play in Coventry or not.
It lost touch with it's past in the 50s, i think most of the buildings going up are brightening the city centre up, highlighting how shit most of what was there already is.Yeah it really is nice seeing student accommodation all over the skyline and indeed all over the place. The city is turning into a generic place that is losing touch with its past.
Ok one pub near the ricohWe need to stop this 'no pubs near the Ricoh' bollocks. I left the cherry tree at ten to three and was always in my seat for kick off.
It lost touch with it's past in the 50s, i think most of the buildings going up are brightening the city centre up, highlighting how shit most of what was there already is.
Ok one pub near the ricoh
Yeah it really is nice seeing student accommodation all over the skyline and indeed all over the place. The city is turning into a generic place that is losing touch with its past.
Most of the student accommodation is being built on unused, often derelict brownfield sites. It isn't being built 'instead' of anything else, it is a simple case of supply and demand, and the increased footfall will only spur on other developments that the whole city can benefit from. There are also several large residential schemes nearing completion as well as investment in leisure and retail (finally).
I use the city centre more than ever. 15 years ago I had little reason to use it at all. Yesterday, I went to view a new office in town which I have decided to take. What struck me was just how alive town was on a weekday. The students bring a lot in my opinion, wealth and diversity (the Chinese students particularly have lots of disposable income). There is a buzz about the place which wasn't there a decade ago, and with construction sites everywhere there is a real sense of a place on the move.
Now that the precinct development is underway, the one area where the city continues to struggle (retail) may finally start to improve also.
Have some pride in the city, it is on the verge of a major boom imo.
Ok one pub near the ricoh
Most of the student accommodation is being built on unused, often derelict brownfield sites. It isn't being built 'instead' of anything else, it is a simple case of supply and demand, and the increased footfall will only spur on other developments that the whole city can benefit from. There are also several large residential schemes nearing completion as well as investment in leisure and retail (finally).
I use the city centre more than ever. 15 years ago I had little reason to use it at all. Yesterday, I went to view a new office in town which I have decided to take. What struck me was just how alive town was on a weekday. The students bring a lot in my opinion, wealth and diversity (the Chinese students particularly have lots of disposable income). There is a buzz about the place which wasn't there a decade ago, and with construction sites everywhere there is a real sense of a place on the move.
Now that the precinct development is underway, the one area where the city continues to struggle (retail) may finally start to improve also.
Have some pride in the city, it is on the verge of a major boom imo.
I still have pride in it, but less than I once did. I just think the city has lost its distinctiveness over time and in rushing to embrace student accommodation and chain restaurants it’s become more of a carbon copy. During uni holidays you’ll notice the difference more.
Oh and the Wasps adverts around the place to remind us of the imported rugby team occupying the Ricoh.
I love Fargo.*
*When it is busy. When it is dead it is truly dead.
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