Welcoming Spaces
An inventory of warm and welcoming spaces across the High Peak Borough
This page is currently being updated - please contact the location you are looking to visit prior to your visit.
The information will be updated on Monday 18 November 2024.
With winter approaching and, 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.
Below is a list of available 'Welcoming Spaces' that residents in High Peak can visit to keep warm this winter. The list will provide venue details, where to find more information and will be updated on a regular basis when new venues are identified and registered.
Area | Name of Charity/Business/Community Group and Address | Welcoming Space days/times | Additional Information | Contact Details/Website |
Buxton |
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| Zink - Zink HQ, Clough Street (Market Street Car Park) | Mon - Fri - 10am - 4pm. Hot food served 10am - 2pm, drinks and cakes only after this time. | Café Open Tues - Fri 10am - 2pm Activities take place everyday - check out the timetable of events below. | |
Grapevine Wellbeing Centre - 2B, 11-13 Eagle Parade, Buxton, SK176EQ
| Drop-in's: Monday - Thursday, 12pm - 1.30pm and 2pm - 3.30pm. Friday 2pm - 3.30pm | Monday Art and Craft 3.30pm - 5pm Tuesday - Mindfulness 11:15 am - 12noon Wednesday - Creative Writing 3.30pm - 5pm Friday - Singing 3.30pm - 5pm | ||
Brick Corner Cafe - 2 South Avenue, Buxton, SK17 6JZ | Tuesday - Saturday - 10am - 4pm | Telephone: 01298938288 | ||
Glossopdale | ||||
Glossop Labour Club - 11-13 Chapel Street, Glossop, SK13 8AT
| Social Sunday 11am - 2pm Starting from 3rd November - 30th March | Hot meal and pudding, craft activities for all ages, newspapers and games. Play area for young children. wheelchair / disabled access | http://glossoplabourclub.org.uk/ Chair: derekclarke@macace.net 07979454528 Secretary: kasey.carver@btinternet.com 07960952725 | |
Friends of Victoria Hall - Victoria Hall, Talbot Street, Glossop, SK13 7DQ | Every Tuesday there is a different activity to take part in at Victoria Hall. From Wellbeing sessions to Bing and social days - they all run from 1pm - 3pm. | Free tea, coffee and biscuits - newspapers and magazines to read
| Facebook page for Friends of Victoria Hall or alternatively email fovhglossop@outlook.com
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| Whitfield Parish - The Vineyard, 18-20 Charlestown Rd, Whitfield, Glossop, SK13 8JN | Wednesday - Grace Kitchen - Free lunch - 11am - 1pm Thursday - Whitfield Café - 1pm - 3pm | Some Refreshments available Grace Kitchen will be closed from Wednesday 11th December 2024 to Wednesday 8th January 2025. Whitfield Café will be closed from Thursday 5th December 2024 to Thursday 9th January 2025. | Website: www.whitfieldparish.org Telephone: 01457 85 3330 |
Whitfield Parish - St Luke's Church - 9 Fauvel Road, Glossop, SK13 7AR | Thursday - 10am - 11.30am | Coffee Pot Café Closing dates for Christmas and New Year are Thursdays 26 December 2024 and 2nd January 2025 | Website: www.whitfieldparish.org Telephone: 01457 85 3330 | |
Parish Council Office - Sexton Street (off New Road), Tintwistle, SK13 1JN | Tuesday - 11am - 1pm | Telephone: 07726 272271 | ||
Hadfield | ||||
Hadfield Methodist Church - 99 Station Road, Hadfield, SK13 1AR | Thursdays: Place of Welcome Hot drinks, soup and sandwiches. WiFi and charging available; also games and jigsaw puzzles. 10.15am - 2.00pm | Thursdays: Fridays in term time: | ||
Whaley Bridge | ||||
Holy Trinity Church - Buxton Road, Whaley Bridge, SK23 7JE | Warm Hearted Fridays 12.45 - 2.30pm | Refreshments and activities available | www.whaleybridgecofeparish.org
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New Mills | ||||
Providence URC - Mellor Road, New Mills | Wednesday 2pm - 4pm | Some refreshments available (hot drinks and cake) FREE WIFI Book swap | www.providencechurch.co.uk | |
Rock Mill Centre - Rock Mill Lane, New Mills (behind the bus station) | Thursday to Sunday 10am - 4pm | Refreshments, activities and free wifi available. Free meals - Fridays only | Please visit www.rockmilllane.org for more information. | |
| Chapel -en-le-Frith | ||||
The Mustard Seed cafe, 118 Market St, Chapel-en-le-Frith, High Peak SK23 0HZ | Monday 10am - 12pm | Refreshments are available or just come for a chat, it's all totally free. | Contact Nicki on 07999 959 621 or Rev Foday Kamara on 01663 750 571 |
If you would like to register your Welcoming Space please contact Kim by emailing welcomingspaces@highpeak.gov.uk
Derbyshire County Council has provided funds to Derbyshire Voluntary Action for a Warm and Welcoming Spaces Grant. Grants will be made available to Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisations and community-led groups in Derbyshire for the creation or improvement of Warm and Welcoming Spaces for local communities. These grants will be for a minimum of £1000 and maximum of £3000 and this could be spent on a variety of project costs.
For more information and to apply go to Warm and Welcoming Spaces Grant | Derbyshire Voluntary Action
Deadline for applications: January 31st 2025
*Please note: High Peak Borough 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.
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