What is a 'warm room'?

Public spaces such as community centres, churches, and libraries are being used as 'warm banks' to provide a safe place for people struggling to heat their homes this winter. Some centres also offer hot food and drinks.

Please note availability and times shown may change over the Christmas holiday period. Please check with the venue for key holiday date opening arrangements.

Bideford

• Lavington United Reformed Church - Tuesdays, 10:00am - 1:00pm, warm room and lunch.

Great Torrington

• Torrington Library - Meet up Mondays with a warm welcome, every Monday 10am-1pm from 4th Dec 2023 to 11th March 2024. Excluding 25th Dec & 1st Jan. This will include library service, support and activities.

Hartland

• The Anchor Inn - Every day, 11:00am - 5:00pm.

• The Church Rooms - Tuesdays and Fridays, 10:00am - 12 noon.

• Royal British Legion - Wednesdays, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Holsworthy

• Holsworthy Library - Monday, 2:00pm - 5:00pm, Wednesday 10:00am - 6:00pm, Thursday 10:00 - 5:00pm, Saturday 10:00pm - 1:00pm  warm room and hot drinks

While some are listed above all Libraries across Devon are throwing their doors open in welcome this winter, to provide a range of help, support, advice and comfort to people who may be struggling, or beginning to struggle with the rising cost of living. Click here for more information.

Please email the Communications Team at communications@torridge.gov.uk if you would like to share information on a warm room in your area. Thank you!