A WARM RESPONSE TO GROBY WARM SPACES

WE ARE NOW into our second month at Forest Rise Community Centre in Groby with visitor numbers slowly increasing and already establishing regulars that pop in to see us a few hours each week.

At the beginning of January, Warm Spaces opened its doors for the first time and although it was a slow start, we are pleased that residents are making use of this free facility.

Warm Spaces was set up by the volunteers that make up Groby Parish Council, as a place for people to come to during the months when most of us would quite happily hibernate.

This month we have introduced ‘TOAST, TEA AND TALK’ which runs from 9am until 11am both Monday and Friday mornings, so come along after the school run, or if you are out on a morning stroll.

The space is for everyone and offers a warm environment and company while enjoying a cuppa and biscuits and even things to do. We have had donations of children’s and adult books, games, playing cards and jigsaws for everyone to use. The jigsaws and books can be borrowed and then returned when finished with, or passed onto another good cause.

We have around 16 volunteers in total, and they are really enjoying meeting our visitors and listening to stories about Groby life.

Weekly Activities

Look out for weekly activities too which will be advertised at the community centre, Groby Parish Council website and on social media. We will be having a fun game of Bingo at 2pm on 13th February.

Warm Spaces will close its doors at the end of March 2023, when the Spring and hopefully warmer weather is with us, so don’t miss out on this free facility while it is here. You don’t have to be a Groby resident to visit us, so tell your friends and family.