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Warm Spots

A Warm Spot offers a warm, welcoming space for people to visit this winter if they need it. They are run by a range of different organisations including churches, village halls, local councils and libraries.

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All Warm Spots have their own opening days and times and the services available vary. You can find details of Warm Spots near you by:

  • searching the map
  • typing in what you're looking for into the search box
  • selecting the day of the week you want 
  • using the links listed below the map

Register your own Warm Spot 

There is also funding now available to new and existing Warm Spots, find out more www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/warm-spots-fund/

Alston Library (warm spot)

Warm welcome from library staff onsite, browsing and borrowing of library stock, free requests service, free public Wi-Fi, 2 hours free use per day of library PCs, printing, slightly limited space to study or read, storysacks and dementia bags
Hearing aid batteries. Parking outside

Alston Town Hall

Teas, coffee, cakes, hot soup with a scone or roll served at 12pm, afternoon entertainment, bingo, live music, quiz, board games, free wifi plus informative talks from guests on things like how to keep your home warm fire safety etc. Everyone welcome.

Bethany Church

Free tea, coffee, cakes. A warm comfy and friendly environment. Meet new friends.

Connect Café

Providing a simple lunch and activities. Free but welcome donations.

Cornerstone Community Church, Sedbergh

Open House Every Tuesday, 10am–12pm, Cornerstone Community Church Come and relax, chat, drink coffee (other beverages available!) play games, pursue hobbies and generally just ‘chill’. For more information contact Janice on 015396 20229
Little People Baby & Toddler Group Every Friday, 9.30–11am, In Term Time Cornerstone Community Church A place for toddlers, parents, and carers to be together and catch up. Suggested donation £2 per family. For more information contact Emma on 07855 62001

Gateway Church - Neighbourhood Chaplains

Warm drinks, hot water bottles to give people free, blankets, and hats for cold weather. People can chat to our neighbourhood chaplains or get involved in the many activities we have on offer.

Grange Over Sands Community Foodshare

Our strap line is There Will Be Soup, so always something delicious, vegetarian and hot on offer to eat in &/or takeaway. Homemade cake, friendly, listening ear and big smiles!

Grasmere Village Hall

Very welcoming community based cafe Tea, coffee and biscuits. Occasionally people will bring along 'tasty treats' Table tennis available for people to use.