Venues across Swindon are being set up as Warm and Welcome Spaces – a place where residents can go to spend time, stay warm and feel safe.
A Warm and Welcome Space is a council or community venue available to residents to visit to spend time, stay warm and feel safe.
These spaces are open to anyone. Visitors won’t be asked why they are there or and won’t have to take part in any activities if they don’t wish to.
The facilities at each venue will vary – some venues may offer hot drinks, free Wi-Fi or activities may be taking place.
The services at each space could also include:
- further support with the cost of living
- opportunities to participate in activities
- free internet access, computers and charging points
- a friendly environment to connect with others within the community
These spaces will be available for people to use and visit during the winter period and beyond.
- A E Smith & Son Funeral Directors
- Abbey Farm Educate Together
- Baker’s Cafe
- Beechcroft Library
- Buckhurst Park Community Centre
- Central Library
- Chippenham Close Community Centre (Renew)
- Freshbrook Church
- Gateway Church Swindon
- Gorse Hill Baptist Church
- Gorse Hill tea rooms
- Haydon Centre and gym
- Haydon Wick Parish Council Offices
- Highworth Library
- Holy Trinity Shaw Church
- John Moulton Hall (Central Swindon North Parish Council)
- Lawn Community Centre
- Moredon Community Centre
- Moredon Library
- North Swindon Library
- Park Library
- Pinetrees Community Centre
- St Margaret’s Centre
- St Mary’s Church Hall
- St Paul’s Church and Community Centre
- Swindon Hub
- The Nursery of Narnia
- The Salvation Army Swindon Citadel
- Wroughton Community Library
The list of venues is being regularly updated on the Swindon Borough Council website: www.swindon.gov.uk/warmandwelcome
The council is also looking for people to help out at Warm and Welcome Spaces across the town – if you could help, please get in touch by emailing volunteer@swindon.gov.uk
