Looking for a warm welcome and friendly faces?

Looking for connection? You’re not alone.

Sometimes we all need a place to go for a chat, to meet new people, or simply to sit with a cuppa and feel part of something.

Locally, there are welcoming spaces where you can drop in, have a conversation, and enjoy some company – no pressure, just friendly faces.

Empty Chairs is one such space, taking place on 26 January at 7pm at The Weirside, Newbury. It’s an opportunity to connect with others, share a drink, and spend time together in a relaxed, supportive setting.

There are also regular warm spaces offering coffee, cake and conversation, including:

• Newbury Salvation Army Hall – Friday mornings 10a, - 12pm -Newbury | The Salvation Army

• St Nic’s Church Hall, Newbury - Thursdays 10.am -12pm, - St. Nicolas Newbury : Upcoming Events

• Speen Community Cafe - Wednesdays - 2pm -4pm - Speen Community Cafe

• Educafe - Newbury Library, Wednesdays 11.00am -2pm Community Café | Educafe

• Sunday CommuniTEA - Hungerford Methodist Church, Sunday's from 12 - 3.30pm - Berkshire and Hampshire Borders | Events Calendar

  
  

These sorts of spaces can be found all over West Berkshire, and are about more than staying warm, they’re about reducing loneliness, building connections, and reminding people they belong. If you or someone you know could benefit, why not pop along?

Talk to us at Healthwatch West Berkshire, we are always keen to know how health and social care services work for you, contact us at Have Your Say | Healthwatch West Berkshire, or call us on 01635 886210.