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 - Starting 7th January 2025 - Tuesdays, 10:00am - 1:00pm, warm room and lunch.

Great Torrington

• Torrington Library - Meet up Mondays with a warm welcome, every Monday 10am-1pm. Excluding Monday 30th Dec. This will include library service, support activities and a coat rail.

Hartland

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

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

• Royal British Legion - Wednesdays, 12:00pm until midnight - Community kitchen with hot food available.

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. Also open on Fridays, 10:00 - 1:00pm throughout the winter.

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!