Open until end of April
Our community winter hubs will continue to be open until the end of April.
Households in Bracknell Forest and across the UK are seeing increasing financial pressures with the general cost-of-living increasing. Many households may be making difficult decisions to cut back on their spending this winter. With energy prices rising, residents may be concerned about the costs of heating their home.
We have identified accessible community spaces to act as community winter hubs. These locations offer a welcoming and safe space for residents to visit. This aims to help with some of the immediate household financial pressures, as well as helping residents stay healthy and active over the winter months.
At our community winter hubs you can expect:
- a friendly welcome
- a warm, safe space
- to be treated with kindness and respect
- confidentiality
- books, games and computer access
You are welcome to bring along your own books, games or activities, though please be mindful of other visitors and the usual use of the site.
Community winter hub locations
Binfield Library
See our Binfield Library page for location, opening times and contact details.
Birch Hill Library
See our Birch Hill Library page for location, opening times and contact details.
Bracknell Library
See our Bracknell Library page for location, opening times and contact details.
Crowthorne Library
See our Crowthorne Library page for location, opening times and contact details.
Sandhurst Library
See our Sandhurst Library page for location, opening times and contact details.
Whitegrove Library
See our Whitegrove Library page for location, opening times and contact details.
Time Square
See our Time Square page for location and opening times.
To contact us about the Time Square community winter hub, you can:
- email: customer.services@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
- phone: 01344 352000
Connecting communities
We are working closely with partners in our voluntary, community and faith sectors to connect more spaces and activities with residents.
Everything listed below is free (unless stated otherwise), and anyone is welcome to attend.
Vineyard Community Cafe, Crowthorne - Mondays
Come along to the Vineyard Community Cafe for a friendly chat and coffee and cake.
When: Mondays - 10am to 11:30am
Where: Vineyard Church Centre, 25 Wellington Business Park, Dukes Ride, Crowthorne, RG45 6LS
Cost: free
Revive Community Cafe, Kerith Centre - Tuesdays
Revive Community Cafe is run by volunteers and provides space to meet new people or come along with friends.
Use our free wifi or bring a board game or crafting activity and get creative!
When: Tuesdays - 12:45pm to 3pm
Where: K2 Building, The Kerith Centre, Church Road, Bracknell RG12 1EH
Cost: free tea, coffee and cold drinks - lunch available at low prices but no obligation to buy
The Ark, Ascot - Wednesdays
Join The Ark for soup, hot drinks, jigsaws, board games, quizzes and support to get online.
When: Wednesdays - 11am to 2pm
Where: Trax, Mill Ride (off Fernbank Road), Ascot, SL5 8LX
Cost: free
New Priestwood Community Centre - Wednesdays
Pop into the New Priestwood Community centre for hot drinks and biscuits, games and jigsaws or just come in for a chat. Everyone welcome.
When: Wednesdays - 12:30pm to 3pm
Where: The New Priestwood Community Centre
Cost: free
Bracknell Methodist Church - Thursdays
Relax at Bracknell Methodist Church with comfy seating and hot drinks and biscuits.
The final warm space day is on Thursday 30 March from 9am to 5pm.
In April, they will open for:
- lunch time drop in on Thursdays from midday to 2pm
- tea break drop in on Thursdays from 2pm to 3:30pm
Where: Bracknell Methodist Church
Cost: free
Vineyard Community Cafe, Crowthorne - Thursdays
Come along to the Vineyard Community Cafe for a friendly chat and coffee and cake.
When: Thursdays - 10am to 11:30am
Where: Vineyard Church Centre, 25 Wellington Business Park, Dukes Ride, Crowthorne, RG45 6LS
Cost: free
Great Hollands Community Centre - Fridays
Pop into the New Great Hollands Community Centre for hot drinks and cake, games and quizzes.
When: Fridays - 2pm to 4pm
Where: The New Great Hollands Community Centre
Cost: free
5 ways to winter wellness
As the temperature falls and we settle into winter, it’s crucial we look after our health. From regular exercise to booking your flu jab, there’s simple steps you can take to keep yourself and those you care about as healthy as possible throughout the winter.
The public health team have launched the 5 ways to winter wellness campaign, providing advice on how to stay well during winter and providing a variety of activities across the season that support residents to stay well this winter.
Activities include:
- Tai Chi
- nutrition workshops
- wellness checks
All sessions are free to attend and will be led by qualified instructors. The activities will be in multiple locations across the borough, including community winter hub locations.
To find your nearest activities, visit our Public Health Portal.