As the cost of living crisis takes its toll, families and households across Gedling borough find themselves facing the terrifying prospect of a winter without warmth.
As more and more people struggled to pay their energy bills, Gedling Borough Council and community partners have set up essential warm spaces across the borough in a bid to ensure no one goes without during this uncertain time.
A council spokesman said: “Warm spaces are initiatives set up to create places within the local community where people can come together, socialise, stay warm and in some cases have hot refreshments during the winter months.
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“Alongside council venues, many of our valued Community Partners are also offering warm spaces as well as other services and support in local venues across the borough.
All venues listed below are free to attend unless otherwise stated. Some may ask for a small voluntary donation.
Richard Herrod Centre
Foxhill Road, Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 1RL
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Mon – Sun 8:15 -21:00
Offers daily newspapers, Wi-Fi and TV screens available
Contact: richard.herrod@gedling.gov.uk
Bonington Theater (Lounge Area)
High Street, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 7EE
Mon-Sun 9am-6pm
Offers free Wi-Fi
Contact: bonington.theatre@gedling.gov.uk
Bonington Club
High Street, Arnold, NG5 7DN
Tuesday 12noon – 3pm
Contact: puk.nottingham@gmail.com
Netherfield Forum
St George’s Centre, 91 Victoria Road, Netherfield , NG4 2NN
Mon – Fri: 9am-4pm
Offers Wi-Fi and a range of social activities
Contact 0115 9113302 netherfieldforum@hotmail.com
St Mark’s Church, Woodthorpe
De Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe, NG5 4PH
Mon 10am-12pm
Contact: 0115 926 7859
Foxhill Court
Foxhill Rd, Carlton, Nottingham NG4 1SE
Tues, Thurs, Fri 10am – 12 noon
Contact: 0300 011 1144
Daybrook Baptist Church – “Kettles on!”
14 Mansfield Road, Daybrook Square NG5 6AA
Open: Weds 10.30am-12.30pm
Knitting/sewing, art, games, magazines and wi-fi available.
Contact: 07854 690694 or visit www.daybrookbaptist.org
Carlton Community Hub
Main Street Methodist Church, on the corner of Carlton Hill and Cromwell Street, NG4 1EE
Open: Tues/Fri 12pm-2.45pm
Contact: 0303 040 1110
Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Community Centre
91 Carlton Hill, NG4 1FP
Open: Thurs 1:30pm -3pm
The church is also open all day, every day and whilst there are not activities outside of our usual service times, it is a warm, quiet space for people to just sit if they wish. Fully accessible, Wi-Fi, activities include bingo, cards games, dominos, newspapers and magazines, other social activities
Contact: ccen@dioceseofnottingham.uk or call 0115 9118266
Newstead Center Courtyard Cafe
Tilford Road, Newstead Village, Nottinghamshire. NG15 0BS
Open: Mon – Fri 9am-2pm
They offer second hand books in the café to purchase at only 50p and offer magazines to read for free.
Contact: coordinator@newsteadcentre.co.uk or call 01623 720 140
The Salvation Army
99 High Street, Arnold, NG5 7DQ
Open: Mon – Thurs 9.30am-12pm
Contact: nottingham.arnold@salvationarmy.org.uk (0115) 920 8800
Phoenix Farm Methodist Church
6A Wollaton Avenue, Gedling, NG4 4HY
Open: Mon 11am-2pm
They offer: dominoes, jigsaws, coloring in, knitting, Scrabble, a repair shop and lots of chat
Contact: 07916 625928
Arnold Methodist Church
54, Front Street, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 7EL
Open: Friday 11am-2pm – Mental Health Befriending and Support Group
Contact: 0115 926 6828
Carlton Baptist Church Community Kitchen
108 Station Road, Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 3DA
Open: Mon 12.30pm – 2.30pm
Contact: 0115 6703307
inquiry@carltonbaptistchurch.org
Gedling Children’s Centres
Arnbrook, Netherfield, Killisick and Calverton
Various Mon – Fri
The Children’s Centers offer a range of free sessions for parents and children under 5 years.
Contact: Arnbrook 0115 977 3752 or Netherfield 0115 977 3751 (8.30am-4.30pm) or email CC.gedling@nottscc.gov.uk
Calverton Young People’s Center (year 7 to 13)
Flatts Lane, Calverton, Nottingham, NG14 6JZ
Open Tuesday – 6.00pm – 8.15pm
Wednesday – 6.30pm – 8.45pm
Thursday – 6.30pm – 8.45pm
Friday – 6.30pm – 8.45pm
50p per session. Wi-Fi, plus a variety of activities available for young people from year 7 -13.
Contact: sean.ryan@nottscc.gov.uk
Redhill Young People’s Center (year 6 to 13)
Redhill Road, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 8GX
Open: Monday – 6.15pm – 8.30pm (junior group, years 6 to 8)
Tuesday – 6.30pm – 8.45pm (years 7 to 13)
Wednesday – 6.30pm – 8.45pm (years 9+)
Friday – 6.30pm – 8.45pm (years 9+)
50p per session. Offers wi-Fi, plus a variety of activities available for young people from year 7 -13.
Contact: cathryn.reade@nottscc.gov.uk
The Core Center Charity Hub
Flatts Lane, Calverton, Nottingham, NG14 6JZ
Open: Tuesday – 6.00pm – 8.15pm
Wednesday – 6.30pm – 8.45pm
Thursday – 6.30pm – 8.45pm
Friday – 6.30pm – 8.45pm
Offers wi-Fi and access to Public, computer, newspapers and board games
Contact: info@calvertoncore.org.uk 0115 8470551 or 07305 109358
Men in Sheds Carlton
Back of St Paul’s Church, 5 Church Street, Carlton, Nottingham NG4 1BJ
Open: Tuesday and Thursday morning 9am to 12 noon
Men in Sheds Carlton supports older men who want to get together, share and learn new skills – all in the welcoming space of a Shed.
Contact: 0705868230 or email: paulhoward81@outlook.com
Some of the places listed will help pensioners keep warm over the winter
Men in Sheds Daybrook Age UK
The Stores Building, The Stores Building, Nottingham Road, Daybrook, Nottingham, NG5 6LU
Open: Mon – Weds, 9.00am – 3:30pm (One morning session 9.00am – 12pm / 12.30pm – 3.30pm)
£3 per session.
Men in Sheds supports older men in search of a hobby and those who want to socialise, share and learn new skills all in the welcoming setting of a workshop.
Equipment and tools are provided and volunteers are there for support. Members take part in the day-to-day running of the shed and decide on activities they want to follow including woodworking, skills sharing and socialising.
Contact: 0115 920 8771 or 07872839570 or email les.taylor@ageuknotts.org.uk
St Mary’s Church and Family Centre
Church Lane, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 6HJ
Community Kitchen: Every Saturday 12:15pm to 13:30pm. Seniors Tea: First Saturday in every month 14:30pm-16:30pm.
Community Cinema: Third Tuesday of every month 7:30pm
Community Kitchen: A warm welcome and friendly chat is always available.
Seniors Tea: Games, Quizzes, and Sing Along. Community Cinema: Different film each month, chance to meet new people and watch a good old movie with friends
Contact: Community Kitchen: 0115 9209153. Seniors Tea: 07957941947 admin@stmarysarnold.org.uk
Age Concern Carlton & District Tearoom
Inside the charity shop at 352-356 Carlton Hill, Carlton, Nottm, NG4 1JB
Open: Monday to Saturday 9am – 2:30pm
Newspapers available and an opportunity to meet with others in a welcoming environment.
The Ark Advice Centre
12 Wollaton Avenue, Gedling, Nottingham, NG4 4HX
Open: Monday – Friday 10am – 3pm
On offer: Wi-Fi, computers, games and company.
Contact: 0115 859 9556 or theark@thearkgedling.org.uk
St Wilfrid’s Church Calverton
Main Street, Calverton, Nottingham, NG14 6FG
Open: Tuesday 9:15am – 10:30am (term time only)
Church services take place Thursday 9-12pm (private prayer) and Sunday 9am and 10:30am and evening prayer 6pm 1st and 2nd Sunday of the month.
Tuesday – Tea and Chat includes Tea, cake and biscuits
Refreshments also served on a Sunday between the morning services.
Contact: office@stwilfrids-church.co.uk
Bestwood Miners’ Welfare / Welfare Public House & Kitchen
Park Road, Bestwood Village, Nottingham NG6 8TQ
Open: Mon – Thur 11am – 6pm.
Offers newspapers, TV in all rooms, kids corner, place for older kids to do their homework.
Contact: bestwoodvillagesc@hotmail.co.uk or www.facebook.com/thewelfarecharity
St Jude’s Church (WSM)
405 Woodborough Road, Mapperley, Nottingham NG3 5U
Open: Mon 9.30am – 12.00 noon
Offers free refreshments, free wi-fi, newspapers, books and activities.
Contact (0115) 9856131 or 07483131011 or email office@stjudes.church
Gleaner’s Inn
Bonner Lane, Calverton, NG14 6FS
Open 12pm-11pm Daily
WiFi available £1 per session. Refreshments available. Providing lite bites and hot affordable meals also tea and coffee. TV and sky sports available Board games, pool, darts, dominoes and other games.
Contact 0115 808 4191
St Alban’s Community Kitchen. (WSM)
Emmanuel Church Bestwood, 10 Church View Cl, Arnold, Nottingham NG5 9QP
Open: Tues 3pm-6pm
Small donations welcome for a three course sit down menu of soup, main, desert and refreshments. Take away option available. Activities for adults and children also on offer
Contact Revd Nikki Bates 0115 920 8879 or email revnikkibates@gmail.com
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