'Warm Welcome Spaces' are being established across Barrow and Furness where people can go for free to get warm, save money on their heating costs and enjoy a warm drink and company in a safe place.
Across our towns and villages Warm Spot venues have opened up in village halls, community centres, churches, libraries and hotels. Some venues will be open every day and some just a few hours a week. Everyone is welcome and you won’t need to explain why you are there – you just need to turn up. There’s no judgement or intrusive questions, just a safe warm space for you to spend time in.
As a minimum, a Warm Spot will offer a warm space, a warm welcome, someone on hand to talk to if you wish, and, in most cases, a hot drink (free or at cost). But many are offering a much wider range of facilities, activities and support.
We’ve compiled a list of local Warm Spaces and Warm Spots for you, so it’s easy to find somewhere to go for warmth, friendship a hot drink and maybe some hot food in a safe, inclusive setting. Take a look…
Askam
Friendly welcome, comfortable seating, access to information, 2 hours free computer access with available printing, books and other reading material, hot and cold drinks available
mari.pearce@cumbria.gov.uk
Community based cafe environment. Some events will have activities; joining in is optional! Toddler groups aimed at carers of young children.
helen.hooley@methodist.org.uk
Barrow In Furness
27 Carlton Avenue, Barrow LA13 9AT
01229 824597
Friendly welcome, comfortable seating, access to information, 2 hours free computer access with available printing, books and other reading material, hot and cold drinks available
Emmanuel Community Church
2 Dalton Road, Barrow In Furness LA14 2HD
01229 431926
Furness Homeless Support group
Hot drinks and food, TV
121 Risedale Road, Barrow LA13 9QZ
Friendly welcome, comfortable seating, access to information, 2 hours free computer access with available printing, books and other reading material, hot and cold drinks available
Walney Community Centre
Central Drive, Walney
admin.stpaulsbarrow@btconnect.com
Friendly welcome, comfortable seating, access to information, 2 hours free computer access with available printing, books and other reading material, hot and cold drinks available
mari.pearce@cumbria.gov.uk
Dalton
Community based cafe environment. Some events will have activities; joining in is optional! Toddler groups aimed at carers of young children.
helen.hooley@methodist.org.uk
admin.stpaulsbarrow@btconnect.com
Millom
Warm Wellness Hub in the Guide Hall, Millom
The Warm Wellness Hubs will be a place for residents to come and keep warm and receive a warm meal and refreshments.
We will be inviting organisations along to deliver information and advice sessions.
enquiries@millomnetworkcentre.co.uk
Library environment with comfy seating, access to reading material for all ages, free membership allows access to PCs - occasional activities
whitehaven.library@cumbria.gov.uk
Community based cafe environment. Some events will have activities; joining in is optional! Toddler groups aimed at carers of young children.
helen.hooley@methodist.org.uk
Ulverston
Church open, serving light refreshments, Friendly people to talk to. Puzzles, newspapers, books and magazines available.
office@ulverstonparishchurch.org
Newby Bridge Hotel, Nr Ulverston
Hotel Lounge area Central Heating Open Fire Comfy Sofas Member of Staff on duty at all times Scrabble, playing cards
We have a lounge that is heated all day from 7am - 10.00pm. We have heating, real fire and comfy sofas. The is NO obligation to spend any money at the hotel. We are offering a safe, warm space to anyone at any time of the morning/afternoon/evening
On a couple of dates, the Lounge is not available, but the oak room area is. This is set with tables and chairs rather than sofas and coffee tables.
manager@newbybridgehotel.co.uk
Various activities for all ages. Free wi-fi. Public PCs to all members, easy to join. Books and online resources available to members.
Warm Spots is a joint project, led by Cumbria County Council, ACTion with Communities in Cumbria, Churches Together in Cumbria, Cumbria Community Foundation and Cumbria CVS. It encourages and supports local organisations to open their doors to people in need of warmth and help, as the cost-of-living crisis and high fuel costs continue to put many people under real strain.
