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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/

Appleby Library (warm spot)

Warm welcome from library staff onsite, Free public Wi-Fi, 2 hours free use per day on public PCs, printing, browsing and borrowing of stock, free requests service, toilet facilities, slightly limited space to study, read and chat
Storysacks and dementia bags, by request. Parking outside.

Appleby Public Hall Supper Room - Renew Wellbeing

Including a soup lunch. This is a welcoming space that is open for everyone and where it's OK to not be OK. Facilities: Accessible Toilets; Charging Facilities; Food Available; Free Wifi; Hot Drinks

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.

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!