Peabody’s popular Warm Hubs programme has returned to the Moorings Sociable Club, creating a warm, inviting and affordable space for people to get together this winter.
Residents are welcome to chat, charge their phones, use free WiFi and enjoy time with friends and neighbours – all while keeping heating bills down at home.
The warm hub is open every weekday from 9am to 5pm, with different activities taking place each day. A coffee and chat session between 10am and 12pm on Thursdays is proving particularly popular.
Among those taking advantage of free coffee in a cosy atmosphere on Thursday mornings are the families from Waterways Children's Centre’s Buggies Walk.
“We go for a walk and, once we hit 10,000 steps, we end our walk here, where there’s a warm space,” said Ozge Ali, Family Hub Co-ordinator at Waterways Children’s Centre. “This is a good opportunity for us to come, chat and enjoy something warm – especially in cold weather.”
The coffee and chat sessions have also been embraced by the members of the Moorings Sociable Club’s weekly seated Pilates class. Group members gather for a hot drink and conversation before their session starts.
“It’s really nice to get together before our class,” said class member Hermione Matthew. “We’ll come again next week!”
Everyone is welcome to come along at any time during the coffee and chat morning to enjoy a free hot drink and pastry served by Camouflage Cafe.
“Our coffee and chat mornings are already proving very popular with local people,” said Peabody’s Health and Wellbeing Projects Officer Khadeja Chowdhury. “With the cold weather likely to be around for a while yet, we would love to see more residents enjoying a cuppa on us.”
The warm hub at the Moorings Sociable Club will be available throughout the winter. Get in touch for more information about Warm Hubs.
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