Welcome to the Journal’s guide to ‘warm spaces’ in and around Bradley Stoke.
With energy prices rocketing, many householders are struggling to keep their homes warm enough over the winter months. Fortunately, a number of organisations within our local community have stepped in to provide ‘warm spaces’ where people can stay warm for a few hours each day.
Tip: In the following listings. you can click on a post code to view a map showing the location of the venue.
Bradley Stoke churches
Information correct as of 7th December 2022.
“You may have heard of ‘warm spaces’, places where people can gather for free, that are warm, welcoming and able to signpost to other resources that can help in times of financial need. We are pleased to be able to offer such spaces in our local churches.”
Bradley Stoke Evangelical Church
Bradley Stoke Evangelical Church will be open every Monday from 2pm to 4pm. You can come and enjoy free refreshments, charge your devices, make use of the internet and find support and guidance to other available sources of help.
Bradley Stoke Evangelical Church
Baileys Court Road
Bradley Stoke
BS32 8BH
Christ the King Church
Christ the King will be open every weekday morning from 8am to 12 noon. They will be happy to offer a cuppa and a slice of toast!
“Don’t forget that we also have our fabulous Coffee Morning (which half of Bradley Stoke seems to attend!) every Friday between 9am and 11am.”
Christ the King Church
Mautravers Close
Bradley Stoke
BS32 8EE
Bradley Stoke Town Council
“Please note that the Bradley Stoke Town Council community warm spaces have now closed for the summer.” (announcement on the town council website)
Bradley Stoke Town Council has set up ‘warm spaces’ across its three sites which offer a friendly welcome and are free to use. Hot drinks and biscuits are provided.
This initiative has been grant-funded through South Gloucestershire Council’s Welcome Spaces scheme.
The Jubilee Centre
Thursdays 9am to 5pm, in the Cedar Room.
The Jubilee Centre
Savages Wood Road
Bradley Stoke
BS32 8HL
Baileys Court Activity Centre
Tuesdays 11.30am to 5pm, in the Cherry Room.
Baileys Court Activity Centre
Baileys Court Road
Bradley Stoke
BS32 8BH
Brook Way Activity Centre
In Rooms A & B at the following times:
- Monday 9am to 3.30pm
- Wednesday 9am to 4.30pm
- Friday 9am to 3.30pm
Brook Way Activity Centre
Brook Way
Bradley Stoke
BS32 9DA
Bradley Stoke Library
“Keep cosy in our libraries, where a warm welcome is waiting. Stay as long as you like during our staffed hours. Choose a book from the shelves and get comfy. Ask our staff about local activities and support. Use our free Wi-Fi and library computers Ask about our free children’s activities.”
Bradley Stoke Library
(within Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre)
Fiddlers Wood Lane
Bradley Stoke
BS32 9BS
For opening times, see What’s On at Bradley Stoke Library.
Related links
- Community welcome spaces (SGC)
- Warm packs and additional support to help residents beat the winter chill (SGC)
- How to stay well in winter (NHS)
Advice on energy costs
- Your energy supply (Citizens Advice)
- Help with the rising cost of living (SGC)
- Find ways to save energy in your home (GOV.UK)
- Government help for energy bills (Age UK)
Citizens Advice South Gloucestershire holds weekly drop-in sessions at The Jubilee Centre, Bradley Stoke. Find details in our What’s On guide.
Energy costs in the news
8th December 2022 | The Guardian
Millions cannot afford to heat homes as UK faces Arctic snap
7th December 2022 | BBC News
UK weather: People urged to heat main rooms as cold snap begins
24th November 2022 | BBC News
What is the energy price cap and what will happen to bills?