Nuneaton Mayor announces Civic Appeal for 2025/2026

"For me, supporting the Heritage Centre means preserving Nuneaton’s story for our future generations."

Cllr Saru said: “As Mayor, I chose Chilvers Coton Heritage Centre for my Mayor’s Appeal 2025 to 2026 because it holds nearly 300 years of Nuneaton’s history. 

“Once a school for the town’s poorest children, it is deeply connected to the world of George Eliot, and now proudly serves all communities as a welcoming space for events and gatherings. 

“For me, supporting the Heritage Centre means preserving Nuneaton’s story for our future generations."

Money from the appeal will be used to restore the stonework at the Avenue Road centre. 

John Burton, Chairman of the Trustees, said: “We are thrilled to be able to work with the Mayor to enhance what is already a very popular venue as a heritage centre and as a community centre.

“We cater for our diverse communities and provide a meeting space for Slimming World, Yoga, Drums, Nuneaton Writing Circle, Nuneaton Bird watchers, Nuneaton Historical Association, Treacle Tarts WI, Escape Art, Nuneaton Festival of Arts, the George Eliot Fellowship, Nuneaton Learning Centre, the Anker Morris Men, Craft Fayres, Book Sales and afternoon teas.

“There are also many more occasional groups and a large number of social groups from the Muslim and Nepalese communities, as well as visits from about 25 schools every year to our Victorian Schoolroom Experience.

“All these regular visitors, as well as visitors to our displays in the Heritage Centre, will be delighted that the Mayor is putting his confidence in what we do.’’