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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

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.

Askam Library

Two hours computer access with available printing and books

Barrow Library

Two hours computer access with available printing and books. Hot drinks vending machine

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

Kirkby Stephen Local Link (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 of public PCs per day, printing, toilets, hearing aid batteries.
Slightly limited space to read or study.

Kirkby Thore Memorial Hall - Renew Wellbeing Eden

A warm welcome for all. Play board games, join in with craft activities or simply sit and chat. Tea, coffee and cake provided.
Facilities: Accessible Toilets; Charging Facilities; Child Friendly; Food Available; Free Wifi; Hot Drinks; Other Refreshments; Parking.