Communities across Huntingdonshire are rallying to support each other as winter sets in, and the cost of living continues to rise.
Council buildings, community centres and churches are among the ‘Warm Hubs’ or ‘Warm Spaces’ set up for members of the public to spend time without switching on the heating at home.
Some locations are also reminding their communities about the social activities already available, from toddler groups to craft meet ups.
Berkley Street Methodist Church, in St Neots, even serves a free hot meal every Thursday evening from 6pm.
Reverend Sue Baker-Maher, of the St Neots and Huntingdon Methodist Circuit, said: “Everybody is struggling at the moment, and our buildings are open to everyone.
“Please, come along, and together we all can help make things a little bit better for everybody.”
In September, Huntingdonshire District Council started gathering information for a directory of ‘Warm Spaces’.
Community organisations were asked to let the council know if they hosted an activity or get-together which locals could go to and keep warm.
Councillor Ben Pitt, the council’s Executive Councillor for Health and Community, said: “We hope these ‘Warm Spaces’ can be welcoming environments where people of all ages can go to take part in something fun while meeting new people in their community.
“Local organisations that are able to help will also be eligible for our Warm Spaces Community Chest Grant scheme to help them make a positive difference to our local communities."
The Hunts Post is also gathering a list of where readers can go if they want somewhere to keep warm and cosy on any day of the week this winter.
If you are involved in a community project which has set up a ‘Warm Hub’, please let us know and we will publish the details.
Email louise.hepburn@newsquest.co.uk to get your venue added.
MONDAY
Huntingdon
Huntingdon Library and Archives, Princes Street. Open 9:30am-5pm.
Huntingdon One Leisure Centre Café, St Peter’s Road. Open 10am-6pm.
Perry
Perry Baptist Church. Open 10am-12noon. ‘Drop In’ free tea, coffee and chat. (1st Monday of the month only).
Ramsey
Ramsey Neighbourhoods Trust, Ramsey Library, Great Whyte. Open 1pm-5pm. Craft, crochet, games, babies and children's activities and job search support available. Free.
St Ives
St Ives Corn Exchange, The Pavement. Extended opening 3pm-5pm. Jigsaw puzzles, board games, book swap and film on television. Free.
St Ives Ivy Leaf Club, The Broadway. Open 11am-2:30pm and 6pm-11pm. Social club. Free entry.
St Ives Library, Library Row. Open 9:30am-7pm.
St Ives One Leisure Centre Café, Westwood Road. Open 10am-6pm.
St Neots
Bargroves Community Centre, Cromwell Road. Open 1pm-2:30pm. Living Hope Community Café, soup, hot drinks, snacks. Donation £2.50.
Kingfisher Church, The Hub, Samuel Jones Crescent. Open 8:45am-12noon. Coffee stop at The Hub Community Café (term time only).
Open Door Church, St Neots Road. Open 10am-12noon. Coffee Connect Morning.
St Neots Evangelical Church, Cambridge Street. Open 10am-11:30am. Little Fishes mother and toddler group.
St Neots Library, Priory Lane. Open 9:30am-5pm.
St Neots One Leisure Centre Café, Barford Road. Open 10am-6pm.
St Neots Town Council / Priory Centre, Priory Lane. Open 9am-5pm. Free. (Family café 9:30am-12:30pm).
St Mary’s Eaton Socon, Eaton Socon. Open 10am-12noon. Café on the Green (during term time).
Yaxley
Yaxley Library, Landsdowne. Open 3pm-7pm.
Yaxley Parish Council, Queens Park Hall, Daimler Avenue. Open 10am-12pm and 12pm-2pm. Free coffee club.
Warboys
Warboys Library, High Street. Open 2pm-5pm.
TUESDAY
Buckden
Buckden Library, Burberry Road. Open 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm.
Huntingdon
Huntingdon Library and Archives, Princes Street. Open 9:30am-5pm.
Huntingdon One Leisure Centre Café, St Peter’s Road. Open 10am-6pm.
Ramsey
Ramsey Library, Great Whyte. Open 10am-5pm.
Sawtry
Sawtry Library, Sawtry Community Centre, Green End Road. 3pm-7pm.
St Ives
St Ives Corn Exchange, The Pavement. Extended opening 3pm-5pm. Jigsaw puzzles, board games, book swap and film on television. Free.
St Ives Ivy Leaf Club, The Broadway. Open 11am-2:30pm and 6pm-11pm. Social club. Free entry.
St Ives Library, Library Row. Open 9:30am-5pm.
St Ives One Leisure Centre Café, Westwood Road. Open 10am-6pm.
St Neots
Berkley Street Methodist Church, Berkley Street. Open 1pm-4pm. Patchwork – for those interested in sewing together.
Berkley Street Methodist Church, Berkley Street. Open 2pm-5pm. ‘Women’s Own’, fellowship open to all ladies.
New Street Baptist Church, New Street. Open 10am-11.30am. Noah’s Ark, for pre-school toddlers and carers (term time only). Call 07870 317312 for availability.
Open Door Church, St Neots Road. Open 10am-11.30am. Sparkle & Shine, parent and toddler group (term time only).
St Neots Evangelical Church, Cambridge Street. Open 10am-11.30am. Conversation class, for internationals wishing to learn English.
St Neots Library, Priory Lane. Open 9:30am-5pm.
St Neots One Leisure Centre Café, Barford Road. Open 10am-6pm.
St Neots Town Council / Priory Centre, Priory Lane. Open 9am-5pm. Free.
St Mary’s Eaton Socon, Eaton Socon. Open 10am-11.30am. Ladies craft session, bring your own crafts.
Warboys
Warboys Library, High Street. Open 10am-1pm.
Yaxley
Yaxley Library, Landsdowne. Open 9:30am-5pm.
WEDNESDAY
Buckden
St Mary's Church, Church Street. Open 10:30am-11:30am. Coffee and community cafe. Free.
St Mary's Church, Church Street. Open 2:30pm-3:30pm on the second Wednesday of the month. Coffee and community cafe. Free.
Hemingford Grey
St James Parish Church, High Street. Open 10am-12:30pm. Coffee morning drop in. Donations only.
Huntingdon
All Saints' Church, Market Square. Open 11am-1:30pm. Chatty Café community café.
Huntingdon Library and Archives, Princes Street. Open 9:30am-7pm.
Huntingdon Methodist Church, High Street. Open 10am-12noon. Open door and craft group.
Huntingdon One Leisure Centre Café, St Peter’s Road. Open 10am-6pm.
Little Paxton
Little Paxton Village Church, High Street. Open 11am-12.30pm. Tots and carers group.
Ramsey
Ramsey Library, Great Whyte. Open 4pm-7pm.
Ramsey Neighbourhoods Trust, Ramsey Library, Great Whyte. Open 1pm-5pm. Craft, crochet, games, babies and children's activities and job search support available. Free.
Sawtry
Sawtry Library, Sawtry Community Centre, Green End Road. Open 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm.
St Ives
St Ives Corn Exchange, The Pavement. Extended opening 3pm-5pm. Jigsaw puzzles, board games, book swap and film on television. Free.
St Ives Ivy Leaf Club, The Broadway. Open 11am-2:30pm and 6pm-11pm. Social club. Free entry.
St Ives Library, Library Row. Open 9:30am-5pm.
St Ives One Leisure Centre Café, Westwood Road. Open 10am-6pm.
St Neots
New Street Baptist Church, New Street. Open 10am-2pm. ‘New St Warm Space’, tea, coffee, games, jigsaws, etc.
St Mary’s Eaton Socon, Eaton Socon. Open 10am-12noon. Little Stars pre-school toddlers group.
St Mary’s Eaton Socon, Eaton Socon. Open 3pm-4pm. ‘Wednesday Welcome’, tea, coffee cake and occasional speaker.
St Neots Conservative Club, New Street. Open 11am-3pm on the first Wednesday of every month. Purchase of food and drink available, pool £1 per game, free TV and board games.
St Neots Evangelical Church, Cambridge Street. Open 7:30pm-9:30pm. ‘Craft and chat’, bring your own craft (1st Wednesday of month only).
St Neots Library, Priory Lane. Open 1:30am-7pm.
St Neots One Leisure Centre Café, Barford Road. Open 10am-6pm.
St Neots Town Council / Priory Centre, Priory Lane. Open 9am-5pm. Free. (Family café 9:30am-12:30pm).
THURSDAY
Buckden
Buckden Library, Burberry Road. Open 2pm-5pm.
Godmanchester
Godmanchester Baptist Church, East Chadley Lane. Open 10am-2pm. Open for people to enjoy conversation with a simple lunch and light refreshments. Free.
Hemingford Grey
St James Parish Church, High Street. Open 10am-12:30pm. Coffee morning drop in. Donations only.
Huntingdon
Huntingdon Library and Archives, Princes Street. Open 9:30am-1:30pm.
Huntingdon Methodist Church, High Street. Open 10am-12noon. Open door and craft group.
Huntingdon One Leisure Centre Café, St Peter’s Road. Open 10am-6pm.
Ramsey
Ramsey Library, Great Whyte. Open 10am-5pm.
St Ives
St Ives Corn Exchange, The Pavement. Extended opening 3pm-5pm. Jigsaw puzzles, board games, book swap and film on television. Free.
St Ives Ivy Leaf Club, The Broadway. Open 11am-2:30pm and 6pm-11pm. Social club. Free entry.
St Ives Library, Library Row. Open 9:30am-1pm.
St Ives One Leisure Centre Café, Westwood Road. Open 10am-6pm.
St Neots
Berkley Street Methodist Church, Berkley Street. Open 10am-12noon. Coffee and scones.
Open Door Church, St Neots Road. Open 10.30am–12.30pm. Bereavement group.
Berkley Street Methodist Church, Berkley Street. Open 12noon. Souper lunch, £3.50, (3rd Thursday of month only).
Berkley Street Methodist Church, Berkley Street. Open 6pm. Thursday Food: free hot meal.
Berkley Street Methodist Church, Berkley Street. Open 7:30pm-9am. Fireside fellowship for ladies (4th Thursday of the month only).
St Neots Evangelical Church, Cambridge Street. Open 10am-11:30am Little Fishes mother and toddler group.
St Neots Library, Priory Lane. Open 9:30am-5pm.
St Neots One Leisure Centre Café, Barford Road. Open 10am-6pm.
St Neots Town Council / Priory Centre, Priory Lane. Open 9am-5pm. Free.
Warboys
Warboys Library, High Street. Open 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm.
Yaxley
Yaxley Library, Landsdowne. Open 9:30am-5pm.
FRIDAY
Buckden
Buckden Library, in Burberry Road. Open 4pm-7pm.
Buckden Methodist Church, in Church Street. First Friday of the month 10am-11:30am / Third Friday of the month 12noon. Free coffee, soup and sweet lunch. Donations welcome.
Huntingdon
Huntingdon Library and Archives, Princes Street. Open 9:30am-5pm.
Huntingdon Methodist Church, High Street. Open 10am-12noon. Open door and craft group.
Huntingdon Methodist Church, High Street. Open 12pm-5:30pm. Soup with rolls and light refreshments will be served. Activities for all ages available. Families with children welcome after school.
Huntingdon One Leisure Centre Café, St Peter’s Road. Open 10am-6pm.
Little Paxton
Little Paxton Village Church. Open 10:30am-12noon. Open church for friendly informal tea and chat.
Ramsey
Ramsey Library, Great Whyte. Open 10am-1pm.
Sawtry
Sawtry Library, Sawtry Community Centre, Green End Road. Open 3pm-5pm.
St Ives
Field Lodge CareHome, London Road. Open 2pm-4pm on the last Friday of each month for cinema showing with refreshments. Free. Advance booking required on 01480 499840. Over 60s only.
St Ives Corn Exchange, The Pavement. Extended opening 3pm-5pm. Jigsaw puzzles, board games, book swap and film on television. Free.
St Ives Ivy Leaf Club, The Broadway. Open 11am-midnight. Social club. Free entry.
St Ives Library, Library Row. Open 9:30am-5pm.
St Ives One Leisure Centre Café, Westwood Road. Open 10am-6pm.
St Neots
Berkley Street Methodist Church, Berkley Street. Open 9am-10.30am. Busy Bees, for parents or carers with babies or toddlers.
Berkley Street Methodist Church, Berkley Street. Open 11am-1pm. Craft club for anyone interested in painting or doing crafts.
New Street Baptist Church, New Street. Open 10am-11.30am. Noah’s Ark, for pre-school toddlers and carers (term time only).
St Neots Conservative Club, New Street. Open 11am-3pm on the first Saturday of every month. Purchase of food and drink available, pool £1 per game, free TV and board games. Optional bingo visitors can pay to join from 12noon.
St Neots Evangelical Church, Cambridge Street. Open 10am-11.30am. Good Company Cafe, companionship and refreshments for elderly.
St Neots Library, Priory Lane. Open 9:30am-5pm.
St Neots One Leisure Centre Café, Barford Road. Open 10am-6pm.
St Neots Town Council / Priory Centre, Priory Lane. Open 9am-5pm. Free.
Warboys
Warboys Library, High Street. Open 10am-1pm..
Yaxley
Yaxley Library, Landsdowne. Open 9:30am-1:30pm.
SATURDAY
Buckden
Buckden Library, Burberry Road. 10am-1pm.
St Mary's Church, Church Street. Open 10:30am-12noon on the first Saturday of the month. Coffee and community cafe. Free.
Huntingdon
All Saints' Church, Market Square. Open 11am-1:30pm. Chatty Café community café.
Huntingdon Library and Archives, Princes Street. Open 9:30am-5pm.
Huntingdon One Leisure Centre Café, St Peter’s Road. Open 10am-3pm.
Ramsey
Ramsey Library, Great Whyte. Open 10am-1pm.
Sawtry
Sawtry Library, Sawtry Community Centre, Green End Road. 9:30am-12:30pm.
St Ives
St Ives Corn Exchange, The Pavement. Extended opening 3pm-5pm. Jigsaw puzzles, board games, book swap and film on television. Free.
St Ives Ivy Leaf Club, The Broadway. Open 11am-midnight. Social club. Free entry.
St Ives Library, Library Row. Open 9:30am-4pm.
St Ives One Leisure Centre Café, Westwood Road. Open 10am-3pm.
St Neots
St Neots Library, Priory Lane. Open 9:30am-4pm.
St Neots One Leisure Centre Café, Barford Road. Open 10am-3pm.
St Neots Town Council / Priory Centre, Priory Lane. Open 9am-5pm. Free.
Yaxley
Yaxley Library, Landsdowne. Open 9:30am-1:30pm.
SUNDAY
Buckden
Buckden Methodist Church, Church Street. Open 10:30am-11:30am. Service and coffee.
Huntingdon
Huntingdon One Leisure Centre Café, St Peter’s Road. Open 10am-3pm.
St Ives
St Ives Ivy Leaf Club, The Broadway. Open 12pm-10:30pm. Social club. Free entry.
St Ives One Leisure Centre Café, Westwood Road. Open 10am-3pm.
St Neots
St Neots One Leisure Centre Café, Barford Road. Open 10am-3pm.
St Neots Town Council / Priory Centre, Priory Lane. Open 9am-5pm. Free.
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