A list of Warm Spaces in Durham Diocese Winter 2023/2024
Monday
| Action Station, Boldon Lane South Shields | 11am - 1pm. Refreshments, chat, money advice, access to computers, board games & activities for children. |
| St. George's Church, Fatfield Washington | 10-11.30am. Coffee, cake & chat. |
| St. George's Church, Fatfield Washington | 2-3.30pm. Bereavement support and well-being. |
| Chapter House, Durham Cathedral | 10am-4pm. A warm space to sit, read, work and unwind in the space, with newspapers and board games available. People can purchase a drink in the Undercroft Café and bring it to the Chapter House to enjoy. |
| Holy Trinity Church, Swalwell (at Lite Bite, Swalwell Community Centre Clavering Road NE16 3EX) | 11:30am-1:30pm Sandwiches and homemade cakes, tea and coffee. £2 donation. Everyone welcome. |
| St Michael and All Angels Church, Manor Road Sulgrave |
9.30am-1.00pm, warm space: disabled access, parking outside of church, internet, free refreshments, books and plenty of company. Also offering hot meals and Sunday lunches. |
Tuesday
| St. Peter's Church, Jarrow | 11am - 1pm. Refreshments, chat, free/subsidised food, money advice, craft activities, board games & activities for children. |
| St. George's Church, Fatfield Washington | 9.30-11am Toddlers |
| St. George's Church, Fatfield Washington | 1.30-3pm Ukulele group |
| Chapter House, Durham Cathedral | 10am-4pm. A warm space to sit, read, work and unwind in the space, with newspapers and board games available. People can purchase a drink in the Undercroft Café and bring it to the Chapter House to enjoy. |
| St. John's, Gateshead Fell |
10am to 1pm.Home made soup, cakes and hot and cold drinks. All welcome. Room to plug in phones, quiet space, free book exchange and games and puzzles available. |
| Holy Trinity Church, Swalwell | 3:30pm-5:30pm. Free tea/coffee/juice and biscuits. Board games, jigsaws and a warm welcome await. |
| St Mary Magdalene Church, Medomsley |
Warm welcome soup lunch from 12.15pm to 1.30pm in the church meeting room. Free WiFi, disabled toilet and baby changing facilities. |
| St Mary and St Cuthbert, Chester-le-Street |
Parish centre open 2-4pm with soup, games and warm clothes.
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Wednesday
| St. Simon's Church, South Shields | 11am - 1pm. Refreshments, chat, free/subsidised food, money advice, craft activities, board games & activities for children. |
| St. George's Church, Fatfield Washington | 12-1.30pm Soup & a bun. |
| Chapter House, Durham Cathedral | 10am-4pm. A warm space to sit, read, work and unwind in the space, with newspapers and board games available. People can purchase a drink in the Undercroft Café and bring it to the Chapter House to enjoy. |
| St Andrew’s, Whinbrooke, Leam Lane, Gateshead |
10.30am - 12.30pm, pay as you feel cafe. |
| St Michael and All Angels Church, Manor Road Sulgrave |
9.30am-1.00pm, warm space: disabled access, parking outside of church, internet, free refreshments, books and plenty of company. Also offering hot meals and Sunday lunches. |
| Christ Church, Felling | 10.15am-1.00pm, hot and cold drinks, light refreshments, activities and crafts. All welcome. |
Thursday
| St. John's Church, Jarrow | 11am - 1pm. Refreshments, chat, free/subsidised food, money advice, craft activities, board games & activities for children. |
| St. George's Church, Fatfield Washington | 10-11.30am. Active Families. |
| Chapter House, Durham Cathedral | 10am-4pm. A warm space to sit, read, work and unwind in the space, with newspapers and board games available. People can purchase a drink in the Undercroft Café and bring it to the Chapter House to enjoy. |
| St Mary Magdalene Church, Medomsley | 10am-12.00pm, Warm space, refreshments and biscuits in the church meeting room. Free WiFi, disabled toilets and baby changing facilities. |
| St Anne's Church, Market Place, Bishop Auckland DL14 7NP |
A lovely warm welcome awaits anyone who come through our doors. Fancy a brew, come take a pew! We are open on Thursdays between 11-13:30pm offering free drinks and freshly made soups and cakes served between 11:45 and 13:00pm. Donations are welcome no matter how big or small however it's your company that we look forward to the most. So pop in and say hello. |
Friday
| St. George's Church, Fatfield Washington | 10-11.30am. Coffee, cake & chat. |
| Chapter House, Durham Cathedral | 10am-4pm. A warm space to sit, read, work and unwind in the space, with newspapers and board games available. People can purchase a drink in the Undercroft Café and bring it to the Chapter House to enjoy. |
| Gainford Village Hall | 10am-12noon, drop in session for coffee, cake and chat in the Village Hall |
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Hillside Community Hub, Rowanwood Gardens, Lobley Hill |
10.00am-2.00pm, pay as you feel cafe: delicious homemade food, friendly chat, internet. Separate bereavement support and toddler groups on site within these times. |
| St Michael and All Angels Church, Manor Road Sulgrave |
9.30am-1.00pm, warm space: disabled access, parking outside of church, internet, free refreshments, books and plenty of company. Also offering hot meals and Sunday lunches. |
| St Mary and St Cuthbert's, Chester-le-Street |
Parish centre, 2-4pm, warm soup, games and warm clothing. |
Saturday
| Chapter House, Durham Cathedral | 10am-4pm. A warm space to sit, read, work and unwind in the space, with newspapers and board games available. People can purchase a drink in the Undercroft Café and bring it to the Chapter House to enjoy. |