Welcoming Spaces
An inventory of warm and welcoming spaces across the Staffordshire Moorlands District. This page identifies venues that are offering a space for residents to access over the winter period.
As the cost of living crisis and energy price hikes continue, a number of charities, community groups and small businesses have committed to opening up their premises as 'Welcoming Spaces' where residents can go to keep warm.
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council is pulling together a District-wide list of available 'Welcoming Spaces' that residents can visit to keep warm this winter. The list provides venue details and where to find more information and it will be updated on a regular basis when new venues are identified and registered.
If you would like to register your Welcoming Space please contact us by emailing WelcomingSpaces-SMDC@staffsmoorlands.gov.uk
*Please note: Staffordshire Moorlands District Council is not responsible for the provision of or facilitation at these venues; the information provided is intended to identify places that are committed to supporting residents during these difficult times.
Name and Address of Charity/Business/Community Group | Welcoming Space | Contact Details/ |
Biddulph Works Together Various venues as indicated below: | See individual venue for day and time, as indicated below | |
Staffordshire Moorlands Children's Centre, Albert Street, Biddulph 'Back to Basics' | Mondays 10:00 - Free drop-in session for families with little ones; hot drink and toast provided | 01782 297970
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St Lawrence's Church, Congleton Road, Biddulph 'Nibble and Natter' | Mondays 10:30-13:30 soup, lunch, board games and refreshments | 01782 513891 |
Biddulph Youth and Community Zone Church Road. Community Café in association with Oasis Community Church | Tuesdays 09:30-11:00 tea, coffee etc | 01782 244288 |
Biddulph Town Hall, High Street, Biddulph Local People's Group, Over 50's Social Group | Tuesdays 10:00-12:00 - Arts and crafts, board games, book exchange £2.00 refreshments and materials included. Hot food 12:00-13:00 | 01782 498480 Biddulph Town Hall is a warm space; you are very welcome to join us. |
St Lawrence's Church, Congleton Road, Biddulph 'Kangas and Roos' | Tuesdays 13:00-14:30 £1.00 per family; refreshments included | 01782 513891 |
Live Stream Church, Newpool Road, Biddulph | Tuesdays 14:30 - A simple church service aimed at older people but open to everyone. Tea/coffee and a snack are provided after the service. | 01782 515122 |
Live Stream Church - The Hub, Newpool Road, Biddulph A warm space, called Connect | Thursdays 12:30-14:30 Everyone welcome. There is a free lunch provided, free beverages, board games and a warm welcome for anyone feeling isolated, lonely or hungry. | 01782 515122 |
Hill Top Methodist Church, Chapel Lane, Biddulph Moor | First and Third Wednesday of each month Coffee morning 10:00-12:00 - Tea and biscuits | 01782 513218 |
Biddulph Town Hall, High Street 'Feast and Flicks' | Wednesdays - Warm light lunch 12:30-13:30 followed by a film | 01782 498480 Biddulph Town Hall is a warm space; you are very welcome to join us. |
Biddulph Youth and Community Zone, Church Road Biddulph Local People's Group, Over 50's Social Group | Thursdays 10:00-12:00 - Arts and crafts, board games, book exchange £2.00 refreshments and materials included. Food 12:00-13:00 | 01782 244288 |
English Martyr's RC Church, Church Road, Biddulph | Thursdays 10:30-16:00 Free hot drinks, soup and sandwiches | 01782 317942 |
Biddulph Youth and Community Zone, Church Road, Biddulph SMILE Over 50's Social Group | Thursdays 13:30-15:30 - Listen to music, take part in a quiz or play games £1.50 including refreshments | 01782 244288 |
Biddulph Library, Tunstall Road, Biddulph | Fridays 10:00-12:00 - Coffee morning Cheesey oatcakes | 01782 485491 |
Victoria Centre, Station Road, Biddulph | Fridays 09:30-11:30 - Coffee morning and Christian Aid stalls. Hot drink and a snack | 01782 513218 |
New Road Methodist Church, Hot Lane, Biddulph | Saturdays 09:30-12:00 - Coffee morning | 01782 513218 |
Endon Village Hall, Station Road, Endon, Staffs Moorlands, ST9 9DR | Every fortnight on a Thursday, 09:30-13:00, as follows: 18th January, 1st February, 15th Feb, 29th Feb, 14th March, 28th March, 11th April, 25th April, 9th May, 23rd May, 6th June, 20th June, 4th July, 18th July, 1st August, 15th August, 29th August, 12th September, 26th September, 10th October, 24th October, 7th November, 21st November, 5th December, 19th December Everything will be free including breakfast, drinks, activities, light lunch, phone charging and of course company. Open to all ages all abilities 0-105 years we say. We have disabled access and disabled toilets. Everyone is welcome, it's all about coming together and being part of community/family. We will have special guests throughout the year, demonstrations, talks, crafts. | James Biddulph Chairman, Endon Village Hall 07890 711169 jimbiddulph68@gmail.com Parish Councillor for Endon with Stanley Endon Stormtrooper
We can also provide food parcels and essential toiletries and baby products if needed. If you need help with utility costs we can also offer help.
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Forsbrook St Peter's Church
| Welcome Hub Monday mornings 10:00-14:00 We offer our guests a space to meet and chat with people, to play games if they so wish and a light lunch free of charge. The hub is open to all whether people of faith or no faith. | Kate Bradshaw 07301 512407 |
Hartington Village Hall, Hyde Lane, Hartington, SK17 0AP A registered charity. Lower Bakehouse, Hartington Village Hall: designated 'Warm Space' | Mondays 09:30-11:30 + 17:00-21:30 Tuesdays 10:00-12:00 + 19:30-21:30 Wednesdays 10:00-12:30 + 16:00-22:00 Thursdays 18:00-20:00 Fridays 10:00-11:00 + 15:00-17:00 WeekendsClosed | www.hartingtonvillagehall.co.uk Keith: johnkeithquine@gmail.com |
Ipstones The Chapel Sunday School Room, St Leonard's Opposite Ipstones Methodist Church, ST10 2LX | Friday afternoons 14:00-17:00 We provide free of charge or if people would like to give a donation they can, for that they receive a light lunch and always plenty of cake, newspapers to read, jigsaws to complete, and friendly chat and somewhere to get warm, it is also timed so that when children finish school they can call in for a warm drink etc. | Contact is our vicar and minister, Rev Jane Held 07771 556391
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Kingsley Holt Centre, Churnet Valley Road, Kingsley Holt, Staffordshire, ST10 2BQ | Every Thursday 14:00-19:00, providing a warm safe space for people to meet and chat. There are drinks, homemade cake and biscuits on a donation basis. There is also a book exchange, and we are part of the Places of Welcome network. On the first Thursday of each month, we are joined by an NHS Social Prescriber from 14:30-16:00, that people can call in to have a chat with, and our local PCSO holds a drop in session 14:30- 16:00 every 3 weeks. | Karen Bateman, Secretary 07443 397522
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OUTSIDE - Leek Butter Market, Leek, Staffordshire ST13 5HH
| OUTSIDE are a Creative People and Places project serving the communities of the Staffordshire Moorlands. Come along to our friendly and welcoming market stall for a chat and a brew. You can find out more about us, enjoy a jigsaw or craft or simply enjoy a hot drink while watching the shoppers pass by. Our stall, located in the newly refurbished Leek Butter Market, is open 8.30am-4pm on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. | |
Salvation Army, Leek, Salisbury Street, Leek, ST13 5EE | Each Wednesday, we run a coffee morning, between 10:00 and 12:00, where we serve hot drinks, toast, and teacakes. Prices are minimal, and if there is anyone in need, then we could provide drinks and food for free. Each Friday, we run a lunch club, where we provide a two course, home cooked dinner and tea and coffee for £6. Again, though, if this is a difficulty, people can still come. We begin at about 11:50 and finish about 13:15. | Leanne Wallis, Corps Officer, Leek Corps 01538 384211 Leanne.Wallis@salvationarmy.org.uk
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Whiston Village Hall, Eaves Lane, Whiston, ST10 2JB | Thursday mornings from 10:30 Free warm drinks and cakes |
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