In response to the current cost of living crisis, Teignbridge CVS can share this list of free local warm hubs and community services available to local residents over this winter.
- Local Libraries - Offering warm welcoming spaces along with groups, resources and facilities. (Contact your local library for available days/times.) Free baby weighing available and a selection of Reading Well booklists to support mental and physical health.
- A Home Library Service is also available for the housebound. Email: home.library@librariesunlimited.org.uk
NEWTON ABBOT:
- Newton Abbot Library, Passmore Edwards Centre, Market St, Newton Abbot TQ12 2RJ - Monday - Thursday 9.00am - 6.00pm - faciliites as above. Warm Winter coat rails, digital wings programme, work clubs - Fri 9.00 - 5.00pm & Sat 4.00pm
- Buckland Community Centre, Gilbert Rd, Newton Abbot TQ12 4HS - Wednesdays 6.00pm - 9.00pm Cosy Club - Refreshments and games available. Oven and microwave available for use.
CHUDLEIGH:
- Chudleigh Community Hall, Chudleigh Primary School, Chudleigh TQ13 0RB - Mondays 10.00am - 12.00pm - The Living Room offers a warm, social space with games and refreshments.
- The Phoenix Chudleigh, 25 Fore St, Chudleigh, Newton Abbot TQ13 0HX - Wednesday - Saturday 9.00am - 1.00pm - providing a warm working space
- Chudleigh Town Hall, Market Way, Chudleigh, Newton Abbot TQ13 0HL - Fridays 9.30am - 11.30am - Acts of Kindness coffee morning and peer support
TEIGNMOUTH:
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Teignmouth Library, Fore Street, Teignmouth, TQ14 8DY- Monday 9.00am - 6.00pm, Tuesday 9.00am - 5.00pm, Wednesday 9.00am - 6.00pm, Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday 9.00am - 1.00pm - Warm winter coat rail; free Wi-fi. Free hot drinks on Wednesday and Friday mornings.
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Alice Cross Centre, 1-3 Bitton Park Rd, Teignmouth TQ14 9BT - Thursdays 2.00pm - 4.00pm - The hEAT café provides complimentary food and drinks
DAWLISH:
- Dawlish Library, 1 Lawn Hill, Dawlish EX7 9PY - Monday 9.00am - 1.00pm, Tuesday 9.00am - 5.00pm, Thursday 9.00am - 6.00pm, Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday 9.00am - 1.00pm - Free Wi - fi and activities including baby weighing
- Dawlish Methodist Church, Brunswick Pl, Dawlish EX7 9PB - Monday, Thursday, Friday 10.00am - 12.00pm - Tea and coffee available
- Hope Church Centre, Swift Rd, Dawlish EX7 0FS - Monday, Tuesday Wednesday 10.30am - 2.30pm - Self service hot drinks, light refreshments and simple hot lunch. Reading, playing board games, chatting. Toys and high chairs available
- The Hub Store, 6 The Strand, Dawlish EX7 9PS - Monday - Saturday 9.30am - 4.30pm Free indoor play area, wifi access, device charging facility, tea and coffee, seating spaces, books, local information and signposting. Blankets, clothing, essential furniture and household items available in the case of genuine need www.hubstoredawlish.com
- The Strand, Centre, Dawlish EX7 9PT - Tuesday - Saturday 10.00am - 2.00pm - Free electrical charging. A 50p lunch club runs here one day a week for those in need on a referral basis, ask Paul the manager.
EXMINSTER:
- Warmwell Westbank, Farm House Rise, Exminster, Exeter EX6 8AT - Monday - Friday 10.00am - 4.00pm - A warm space offering free refreshments, soup and a roll. Games and jigsaws, advice leaflets available, Coat Hook and warm winter wear, larder and community fridge
STARCROSS:
- The Atmospheric Railway Inn, Starcross, Exeter EX6 8PA - Tuesdays 11.00am - 3.00pm - free tea and coffee
ASHBURTON:
- St Andrews Church Hall, 2 St Andrews Close, Ashburton, Newton Abbot TQ13 7DT - First Wednesday of the month - 2nd November, 7th December, 4th January 11.45am - 1.15pm - Drop-in for local people offering a bowl of soup with a roll and a hot drink.
BUCKFASTLEIGH:
- Buckfastleigh Town Hall, 34 Bossell Rd, Buckfastleigh TQ11 0DD - Monday - Friday 9.00am - 1.00pm - warm space
- Buckfastleigh Library (in the Town Hall), 34 Bossell Rd, Buckfastleigh TQ11 0DD - Thursday 3.00pm - 6.00pm, Friday 2.00pm - 5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am - 1.00pm - Hot drinks, board games and free wifi available
MORETONHAMPSTEAD:
- Moretonhampstead Community Club, 6 Sawyers Close, Moretonhampstead TQ13 8FD - Fridays 11.00am - 3.00pm - Friendly Fridays drop-in. Tea, coffee, light lunch, meet new people, friends or just relax, all ages welcome, fully accessible, social distancing corner.
> Please note: Gateshead Council have created a charter for those providing Warm Spaces: Warm Spaces Charter
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For a guide to local financial support, available to Teignbridge residents, click this link:
www.worryingaboutmoney.co.uk/teignbridge
Teigbridge District Council can also offer a range of Cost of Living support for the following:
- Housing and Homelessness
- Energy and Fuel poverty
- Food
- Health and Wellbeing
Eligibility is subject to individual circumstances.
Click here for further details: teignbridge.gov.uk/costofliving