A FULL list of warm spaces in or near Cirencester, Tetbury and Malmesbury has been shared by Cotswold District Council.
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.
One warm space was opened by Northleach resident Amy who opened up the former Black Cat Café as a space for people to come and be warm this winter.
Here is the list in full, provided by Cotswold District Council.
Cirencester
The Churn Project
14-16 The Waterloo, Cirencester, GL7 2PY
Free Wifi, accessible toilets, food and hot drinks available and child friendly.
A variety of games and newspapers are also available.
For more information see - https://www.churnproject.org.uk/
Open 1pm to 3pm on Fridays
Cirencester Library
The Waterloo, Cirencester, GL7 2PZ
Free wifi, accessible toilets, hot drinks available, changing facilities, computer access and child friendly.
Open every day including weekends
For more information see - www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/libraries
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Kemble
Kemble Village Hall Hotspot
Kemble Village Hall, Kemble, Cirencester GL7 6AG
Enjoy free tea, coffee and biscuits; free wifi; games and cards; children’s corner
(not supervised). Meet friends, relax in a nice warm space.
Open every Tuesday from 2pm until 5.30pm (not to be held on December 27 or January 3).
For more information see - https://www.thamesheadchurches.org.uk/
Fairford
Fairford Library
London Street, Fairford, Gloucestershire GL7 4AQ
Free wifi, parking accessible toilets, hot drinks, charging facilities, computer access and child friendly.
Open every day (apart from Tuesdays and Fridays) including weekends
For more information see - www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/libraries
Northleach
Old Woolhouse Warm Space
Old Woolhouse, Market Place, Northleach , Cheltenham GL54 3EE
Tetbury
The Royal Oak
Cirencester Road, Tetbury GL8 8EY
Free wifi, parking, accessible toilets, hot drinks and other refreshments
For more information see - www.theroyaloaktetbury.co.uk
Tetbury Library
Close Gardens, Tetbury GL8 8DU
Free wifi, parking accessible toilets, hot drinks, charging facilities, co-working desks, computer access and child friendly.
Open every day (apart from Thursday’s) including weekends
For more information see - www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/libraries
Malmesbury
Malmesbury Library
24 Cross Hayes Lane, Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 9BG
Free wifi, parking accessible toilets, hot drinks, charging facilities, co-working desks, computer access and child friendly.
Food and drink available on Mondays 2-5pm during Coffee and Conversation sessions.
Hot drinks also available Tuesdays 1:30-4:30 pm during the Public Living Room sessions.
Open every day (apart from Thursday and Sunday)
For more information see - www.wiltshire.gov.uk/libraries/home
Some sessions have also begun in the Kings Church and the United Reformed Church - but they weren't mentioned on the Warm Welcome list.
More warm spaces are coming to Malmesbury soon - including at the town hall in 2023.
Lechlade
Lechlade Community Library
2 Market Place Lechlade on Thames, Gloucestershire GL73AB
Free wifi, co-working desks, charging facilities, computer access and child friendly
A spokesperson said in a statement: “We cater for any member of the community and have disabled access.
“We can print for a charge. Free computer use. Loans of books and DVDs to those registered with Gloucestershire libraries.”
For more information see - Lechladelibrary.co.uk
To find out more about warm spaces in the district visit - https://warmwelcome.uk
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