I popped into J28 Church's Warm Welcoming Space yesterday to meet those who set up and run the weekly drop-in at South Normanton as well as chat with local residents. Warm Welcome Spaces are local places where people can come to keep warm, connect, and get support in every community across the UK. Voluntary, community and charity organisations across Derbyshire can apply to Derbyshire County Council for a grant to set up warm and welcoming spaces during the winter months (Nov - March).
Julie, Marina, Claudia and the rest of the volunteers are doing a fantastic job providing a cosy space for local residents to meet, chat and enjoy a freshly prepared hot meal. The team also serve students passing home from Frederick Gent School in the afternoons with Hot Chocolate - an initiative which has become incredibly popular and encouraged young people to get involved in volunteering.
They currently open from 1pm - 3pm Thursday during term time at J28 Church on The Common, South Normanton.
