Warm and welcoming spaces

Aldershot and Farnborough libraries

All libraries in Hampshire have opened their doors for people to keep warm, connect with others, work or study.

As well as books, newspapers and magazines, there is access to free Wi-Fi and public computers, board games and jigsaw puzzles, and various events.

Aldershot Library free weekly sessions

• Conversation Café: Every Friday (term-time only), 1pm to 2.30pm.  Come and have a chat with other non-English speakers.  A great opportunity to practice your English language skills.  Please check with Aldershot Library staff for availability and dates.
• Saturday Family Fun: Every Saturday 10.30am to 11.30am. Join in some family fun with board games or a craft activity - check Aldershot Library's Facebook page for this week's theme.  Enjoy a free drink and snack.

Farnborough Library free weekly sessions

• VIP reading club: First Wednesday of the month, 2pm to 4pm. Meet in a friendly, relaxed environment to discuss selected books in different formats
• Knit and knatter: Second Wednesday of the month, 2pm to 4pm. Do you enjoy knitting and needlecrafts? Then come along and join the club. Bring your own wool, needles and patterns, share ideas. New and experienced knitters of all ages welcome
• Reading club: Third Wednesday of the month, 2pm to 4pm. Come along and join our reading group, if you like to read a wide range of fiction and share your ideas in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere
• Craft club: Fourth Wednesday of the month, 2pm to 4pm. Come and join this friendly group
• Chat about Fridays: Fridays, 10am to 11am. Join the group every week for a free hot drink and a biscuit. Everyone welcome. Babies and children must be accompanied by an adult

Please see the Farnborough library website for more information.

Places to keep warm in Aldershot

Aldershot Methodist Church, Wellbeing Café

Refreshments, chat, crafts, puzzles and board games.

Every Tuesday, 10am to midday.

Address: Aldershot Methodist Church, Herrett Street, Aldershot, GU12 4ED.

Website: Aldershot Methodist Church

Holy Trinity, Brunch Club

Enjoy a hot cooked meal for £1. Everyone welcome.

Every Saturday, midday to 2pm.

Address: Holy Trinity Church, Victoria Road, Aldershot, GU11 1SJ.

Website: Holy Trinity Brunch Club

Salvation Army, Warm Hub

Free tea and coffee and hot soup at lunchtime.

Every Tuesday, 9.30am to 1pm.

Address: 1 North Lane, Aldershot, GU12 4QE.

Website: Salvation Army, Aldershot

The Vine Centre, Cosy Hub

A warm place to come, have a drink, make new friends and get 121 support with budgeting. 

Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10am to 4pm.  

Address: The Vine Centre, 33 Station Road, Aldershot, GU11 1BA.

Website: www.thevinecentre.org.uk and www.facebook.com/thevinecentre  

Aldershot Baptist Church - Me Time

Me Time is a warm, welcoming space where adults can come together and relax, chat and enjoy refreshments. Each week a free organised activity will be on offer.

Every Friday, 10.30am - midday

Address: Aldershot Baptist Church Hall, Upper Elms Road, Aldershot GU11 3ES

Website:  Aldershot Baptist Church

Places to keep warm in Farnborough

Cove Methodist Church, Warm Space

Every Tuesday, 3.30pm to 5.30pm.  

Address: 63 Cove Road, Farnborough GU14 0EL.

Email kyungmi.banks@methodist.org.uk or phone 01252 517045 for more information.

Christ Church Cove, Meeting Point

An opportunity to meet and chat over coffee and cake.

Every first Thursday of the month, 10am to 11.30am. 

Address: Christ Church, Cove Road, Farnborough, GU14 0EX.

Website: Parish of Cove

Farnborough Baptist Church, Altogether

Drop in for coffee, conversation, games and crafts.

Every Friday from 11am to early afternoon. Stay for soup lunch around midday.

Address: Farnborough Baptist Church, Queens Road, North Camp, GU14 6DX.

Website: Farnborough Baptist Church 

Kerith Church, Meet and Brew

A weekly community café and drop-in that provides a welcoming space for people of all ages.

Every Wednesday, from 10.30am to 12.30pm.

Address: Kerith Community Church, 6 Invincible Road, Farnborough, GU14 7QU.

Website: Kerith Community Church

Reg's Garden

Reg's Garden and the Old Station Masters House is a warm and welcoming space for all. 

Every Monday, 11am - 2pm.

Address: 37 Farnborough St, Farnborough GU14 8AQ (just behind Farnborough North Station).

Website: Reg's Garden

St Peter's Church

The church offers a number of different activities and groups in a warm environment:

• The Hub – after school play café for families of infant school aged children. Tuesdays at 3.45pm to 5.30pm (during term time). Free tea and coffee, selection of cakes to buy. Toys and crafts for the children are also provided
• The Hub mini – Toddler play café. Thursdays from 10am to 2pm (during term time). Free tea and coffee, selection of cakes to buy. Toys for the children are provided and a space to weigh babies
• Meet and eat – A light lunch for seniors for £4. Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 12.45pm. A chance to catch up with friends and make new ones

Address: St Peter's Church, 60 Church Ave, Farnborough, GU14 7AP.

Website: St Peter's Church