Libraries, leisure centres, community and faith organisations are offering warm spaces to support people in Erewash this winter.
The venues are free to anyone who wants to either sit, talk or socialise somewhere warm and welcoming during this time.
A number of the warm spaces offer hot drinks and food, activities and information signposting to local support services, such as help with energy and household costs.
People can also charge a phone or device, use the free Wi-Fi or have a hot shower at some leisure centres.
Warm Spaces in Erewash
Tea room, Erewash museum
Stables Team Room, Erewash Museum, Ilkeston DE75JA
Thursday: 11am to 3pm.
Ilkeston Methodist Church
Everyone is welcome. charging facilities, child friendly, food avaialble, hot drinks, other refreshments.
Friday: 10am-12pm.
Ilkeston Methodist Church
Derbyshire DE7 8BD
www.ilkestonmethodistchurch.co.uk
Christchurch Cotmanhay and Shipley Warm Space
Warm, welcoming and accessible, open to all. Tuesdays from 12noon - 3pm. Hot food, unlimited tea and coffee.
Christchurch Cotmanhay and Shipley Church Hall
Derbyshire DE7 8QL
Youth Hangout
Cotmanhay Pavilion
Info@parksidehigh.co.uk
Monday. Free safe space to meet friends 4:15pm – 5:15pm. Age 8-12 years
Elephant Rooms
South Street, Draycott
Tuesdays, 10:00-13:00. Free to attend. Gentle activities, hot spuds
www.elephantrooms.co.uk
Petersham Community Breakfast cafe
Mondays 9am to11am. A community breakfast cafe offering free breakfasts, drinks and a welcoming environment.
The Petersham Hall
Nottingham, Derbyshire NG10 4DS
Infusion
Infusion is open as a warm space every Tuesday to Friday from 10:30am until 3pm. Free Wi-Fi, Device Charging, People to chat to, stay as long as you want during opening, Pay it forward/suspended coffee scheme, space to work, Food/Drink for sale
Infusion Coffee House
Nottinghamshire NG10 4LB
Welcome on Wednesday
11am to 3pm. A weekly warm and welcoming space that offers hot drinks, a free hot meal and then an invitation to stay for well-being activities in the afternoon. The space has level access and can help with food emergencies.
St. Johns Church, Long Eaton
Derbyshire NG10 4NL
Sawley St Marys Church
All ages welcome .Toddler toys available though limited space to play. Puzzle books, dominoes, jigsaws etc for al ages or a quiet area to sit socially distance if preferred Free tea coffee hot chocolate toast biscuits and porridge. Dietary requirements catered for. Newspapers, puzzles, table games, children's toys, quiet area.
St Marys Church Wilsthorpe Rd, Sawley, Notts
www.parishofsawley.org
Find out about grants to open a warm and welcoming space on the Derbyshire County Council website.