Warm spaces are places where people can gather free-of-charge in a warm, safe, welcoming place if they are struggling to heat their home.
Each space is independently run by a community organisation.
Some offer hot drinks and other services such as free Wi-Fi, activities and pay-as-you-feel cafes.
Here is the list in full, provided by Stroud District Council.
Bisley
Bisley WI Village Hall, Manor St, Bisley
Tuesday – 13:30-16:30 – Hot drinks & food, WIFI, kids toys, games and activities.
Brimscombe
Stroud Brewery, London Road, Brimscombe
Accessible toilet
Open to use as a public living room weekday daytime. Sofas, laptops space for workers, free wifi and sockets.
Wheelchair access, accessible toilet, nappy changing table, play corner with some books and toys too.
Free or cheap social activities: board games nights, knit and natter, singles night, £3 quiz.
Cainscross
St Matthew’s Church Hall, Church Road, Cainscross
Accessible toilet
Warm space and hot drinks. Free Wifi, charging facilities.
Saturday – 12:00-17:00
Cashes Green
Cashes Green Community Centre, 1-3 Queen’s Drive, Cashes Green
Thursday – 10:00-12:00 – Cakes, hot drinks and a warm welcome.
Friday – 14:00-17:00 – Delicious hot meals, tea and coffee. Eat-in/takeaway. Pay as you can.
Chalford
Frith Youth Centre, Brownshill, Chalford
Friday – 12:00-14:00 – Drinks and a simple meal provided e.g. soup or jacket potato.
Eastcombe
The Lamb Inn, Eastcombe
Tuesday – 14:00-15:00 – Free. Soup, hot drinks, books and magazines.
King’s Stanley
King’s Stanley Village Hall, Marling Close
Monday – 9:30-11:00 – You can enjoy a cup of soup & roll or tea/coffee and biscuits
Leonard Stanley
St Swithun’s Church, Leonard Stanley
Wednesday – 11:00-13:00 – Hot drinks and chat
Nailsworth
1. Nailsworth Youth Club, Northfield Road
Free sessions from November to February
Tuesday – 19:00-21:00 – Seniors, 13+ years
Wednesday – 17:30-19:00 – Juniors, 8-11 years
Thursday – 18:00-20:00 – Inters, 11-13 years
2. Nailsworth Library, Old Market
Free hot drink and book during usual opening hours. Magazines, PCs and free Wi-Fi
Monday – 10:00-13:00 & 14:00-17:00
Tuesday – 10:00-13:00
Wednesday – 10:00-13:00 & 14:00-17:00
Thursday – 10:00-13:00
Friday – 10:00-13:00 & 14:00-18:00
Saturday – 10:00-13:00
3. Christchurch Nailsworth, Newmarket Road
A range of activities, hot drinks and free Wi-Fi
Monday – 10:00-12:00 – General opening
Wednesday – 10:00-13:30 – Renew café are offering light lunches for all
Friday – 14:00-16:00 – General opening
4. St Georges Parish Rooms
Tuesday – 09:30-11:30 – welcoming those with children under 5
1st Thursday – 11:00 -13:00 – hot lunches for all
4th Saturday – 10:30-12:00 – Hot drinks and snacks
5. Arkell Community Centre, Nympsfield Rd
Thursday – 15:45-17:00 – Youth Club Café, toasties, drinks and free Wi-Fi to those age 11+
1st Monday – 8:30-10:00 – Forest Green Food project – Friendly chats, hot drinks, cakes and non-perishable food items all available free of charge.
Painswick
1. Painswick Town Hall
Monday – 12:00-13:15 – Community lunches run by different community groups, suggested £4.
Wednesday – 10:30-12:30 – Hot drinks
Friday – 10:30-12:30 – Hot drinks and cake (donation only)
2. Community Library (run by volunteers)
Monday – 14:30-17:30
Wednesday – 10:00-13:00
Friday – 10:00-13:00
Saturday – 14:30-17:30
Ruscombe and Whiteshill
Ruscombe and Whiteshill Community shop, Lower street, Whiteshill
Accessible toilet
Free wifi, hot drinks, breakfasts, toasted sandwiches, snacks (pasties, sausage rolls etc), homemade soups & cakes at affordable prices.
Monday-Friday – 09:00-17:00
Saturday – 09:00-13:00
Sunday – 09:00-11:00
First Tuesday – “Young at Heart” club for older ladies
Stroud
1. Stroud Christian Fellowship, The Cross, Parliament Street
Accessible toilet
Thursday – 12:00-15:30 – Free Wi-Fi, Phone Charging facilities, Hot Drinks, Children’s toys
2. Trinity Rooms Community Hub, Field Road
Accessible toilet
Friday – 9:00-16:30 – Warm space: phone charging, hot drinks, signposting materials, Wifi, dog friendly, children’s toys, newspapers, books/magazines, activities.
Friday – 12:00-14:00 – Pay as you can community lunch from 12-2pm.
3. The Museum in the Park, Stratford Road
Free parking in Leisure Centre car park. Accessible parking outside the Museum (call 01453 763394).
Wednesday – 11:30-15:30 – Warm space with local history slideshows on repeat. Free hot drinks and biscuits. Pay as you can. Free wifi and phone chargin
4. Paganhill Community Group, The Octagon, Farmhill Ln
Monday – 12:00-2:00 – Bingo
Tuesday – 15:30-17:30 – After school and lego club
Wednesday – 13:00-17:00 – Community cafe, Food Hub and after school crafts
Saturday – 14:00-16:00 Social
5. Creative Sustainability CIC, Fromehall Mill, Lodgemore Lane, Rodborough
Friday – 10:00-14:00 – Hot drinks & food, phone charging, wifi, help with digital and online
6. Stroud Goddess Temple, 50 London Road
Accessible toilet
Monday-Saturday – 11:00-14:00 – Hot drinks and biscuits, phone charging.
Visitors are welcome to light a candle, enjoy their community library, meditate or take a nap with a blanket. Visitors are very welcome of any background or belief
Wednesday – 10:00-13:00
7. Stroud library, Lansdown Road
Accessible toilet
Warm, dry buildings with spaces to sit and keep warm
Free access to the internet and wi-fi
Places to charge your devices
Signposting to advice and support
Free activities – homework help, knit & natter, library clubs
Distribution or collection hubs for food, clothing etc
Provision of hot drinks where this is possible
Monday – 09:30-18:30
Tuesday – 09:30-17:00
Wednesday – 09:30-17:00
Thursday – 09:30-17:00
Friday – 09:30-18:30
Saturday – 09:30-16:00
Stonehouse
1. The Fig Tree, 26 High Street
Hot drinks and biscuits are available at all sessions
Monday – 10:00-11:00 – Oasis, quiet space to listen to music and relax
Tuesday – 10:00-12:00 – Meeting Place, Language Support and want to make new friends
Wednesday – 14:00-16:00 – Musical activities for the very young
Thursday – 10:00-12:00 – Toddlers
Thursday – 13:00-15:00 – Babies, for those with a new baby – a chance to meet other new parents
Friday – 10:00-12:00 – Crafts, suitable for pre-school children.
Friday – 15:30-16:40 – Toys & games for children, chat with other parents [Term-time]
Saturday – 10:00-12:00 – Dads and Children
2. Baptist church, Gloucester RoadThursday – 10:00-17:00 – Hot drinks and food available. Activities that people can participate in.
3. All Pulling Together Community Hub, 1, Park Parade
Monday – 09:30-11:30 – Food pantry
Monday – 12:00-15:00 – Hot food and drinks and a book swap.
Tuesday – 10:00-12:00 – GL Communities debt advisor
Thursday – 10:00-12:00 – P3 Charity for housing and benefits
Thursday – 12:30-14:30 – Food pantry
Thursday – 13:00-15:00 – Citizens Advice
4. Bethel Church, 28 Bath Road
Tuesday – 12:30-16:30 – Soup and a roll, hot drinks and biscuits. Newspapers, magazines, jigsaws and children’s play area.
5. Stonehouse Library, Town Hall, High Street
Warm, dry buildings with spaces to sit and keep warm. Free access to the internet and wi-fi. Places to charge your devices.
Signposting to advice and support. Free activities such as homework. Provision of hot drinks.
Monday – 10:00-13:00
Wednesday AM – 10:00-13:00
Wednesday PM – 14:00-17:00
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