The current cost of living crisis, particularly the increase in heating costs, has led to many people struggling to heat their homes. This is often compounded by loneliness and isolation.

That’s why The Church in Abingdon has created five Warm Spaces across Abingdon where anyone can go to heat up, have a warm drink and enjoy a little company. It goes on until the end of March (2023).

Mondays
11 am – 4 pm, from 9 January 2023
St Edmund’s Catholic Church, 1 Oxford Road – Parish Centre (01235 847804)
Hot lunch, refreshments, conversation, games

Tuesdays
1-4 pm, from 10 January 2023
Peachcroft Christian Centre, Lindsay Drive (01235 530227)
Warm drinks, comfy chairs, quiet workspace

Wednesdays
12 -2 pm (The Sanctuary)
Abingdon Salvation Army, 12 West St Helen’s St (01235 523586)
Tea, coffee, Wi-fi, conversation, games

Thursdays
12.30-4.30 pm, from 5 January 2023
Christ Church, Northcourt Road, The Barn (01235 539172)
Hot drinks/soup, conversation

Fridays
2-4.30 pm
Abingdon Baptist Church, 35 Ock Street (01235 530080)
Tea. Coffee, squash, biscuits, conversation

3957 warm welcome places in the UK are registered at https://www.warmwelcome.uk/, including Abingdon Library and One Planet Abingdon (under the museum).