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Newcastle warm banks, where are they and how to use one

Warm banks are being set up across the nation to help people struggling with the cost-of-living crisis . The spaces, which are being set up by local authorities, charities and community groups, offer a warm space for people to go without fear of judgement.

Many will offer warm drinks and food as well as WiFi access. There is no charge to use the warm bank though some services, such as refreshments or WiFi, will come at a small cost.

So if you find yourself in need of someplace warm to stay for a few hours, then you can always pay a visit to one of these warm banks across the city. Each of these has different opening hours and offers different activities, if you are unsure before you go, reach out to the organisers for help.

Read more: Tips to stop pipes freezing this winter as North East families struggle during cost of living crisis

Where are Newcastle’s warm spaces?

Set up with the assistance of Newcastle City Council, there are 48 “winter wellbeing hubs” across the city. Many have other resources available for those who are struggling in other areas, too.

Big River Bakery, 40-42 Wretham Place, Newcastle, NE2 1XU

andy@bigriverbakery.com / 07746 086 924

Barnardos, Sure Start East Children's Centre, Byker Sands Family Centre, Raby Cross, Newcastle, NE6 2FF

simone.james@barnardos.org.uk / 0191 275 9636

Blakelaw Community Hub and Library, Binswood Avenue, NE5 3PN

information@newcastle.gov.uk / 0191 278 7878

Church of God, Ambassador Hall, Coutts Road, Newcastle, NE6 4RB

church@micaiah.org.uk / 07917 525 679

City Library, Charles Avison Building, New Bridge Street West, NE1 8AX

information@newcastle.gov.uk / 0191 278 7878

Company of Others, Saint Anthonys Church, Belmont Street, Newcastle, NE6 3SN

Nadia@companyofothers.org.uk / 0751 121 2695

Cornerstone Benwell, Armstrong Road, Newcastle, NE4 7TU

cornerstonebenwell@gmail.com / 0191 226 0941

Cruddas Park Community Hub and Library, Westmorland Road, NE4 7QY

information@newcastle.gov.uk / 0191 278 7878

Denton Burn Community Hub and Library, West Road, NE15 7QQ

information@newcastle.gov.uk / 0191 278 7878

Disability North, The Dene Centre, Castles Farm Road, Newcastle, NE3 1PH

vicirichardson@disabilitynorth.org.uk / 07725 038 212

Discovery Museum, Blanford House, Newcastle, NE1 4JA

alisdair.wilson@twmuseums.org.uk / 0191 232 6789

East End Community Hub and Library, Shields Road, Byker, NE6 1DL

information@newcastle.gov.uk / 0191 278 7878

Families 1st 4 Additional Needs, Brunswick Park Centre, Westfield Avenue, Brunswick, Newcastle, NE13 7EG

Amandaboyce@families1st.uk / 0191 217 0079

Fenham Association of Residents Community Centre, Acanthus Avenue, Newcastle, NE4 9YD

farcentre@btconnect.com / 0191 274 9264

Fenham Community Hub and Library, Fenham Hall Drive, NE4 9XD

information@newcastle.gov.uk / 0191 278 7878

Gosforth Community Hub and Library, Regent Farm Road, NE3 3HD

information@newcastle.gov.uk / 0191 278 7878

Healthworks, the Leamington Centre, Newcastle, NE15 8RZ

kerry.peck@hwn.org.uk / 0191 264 1959

Heaton Stannington Football Club, Newton Road, Newcastle, NE7 7HP

kerryjoanneelliott@hotmail.com / 07739 103 029

High Heaton Community Hub and Library, Newton Road, NE7 7HD

information@newcastle.gov.uk / 0191 278 7878

International Harvest Church, Stanhope Street, Newcastle, NE4 5HJ

Hello@iharvest.org.uk / 0191 273 9272

Jesmond Library, Saint Georges Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle, NE2 2DL

enquiries@jesmondlibrary.org / 0191 281 2385

Kenton Community Hub And Library, Kenton Centre Hillsview Avenue, NE3 3QJ

information@newcastle.gov.uk / 0191 278 7878

Martha And Marys, 212 Chillingham Road, Newcastle, NE6 5LN

e@screenmail.co.uk / 07817 010 846

Newburn Community Hub And Library, High Street Newburn, NE15 8LN

information@newcastle.gov.uk / 0191 278 7878

Newcastle College, Rye Hill Campus, Scotswood Road, Newcastle, NE4 7SA

enquiries@ncl-coll.ac.uk / 0191 200 4000

Newcastle College, Riverside Dene Campus Cruddas Park Shopping Centre, Westmorland Road, Newcastle, NE4 7RW

enquiries@ncl-coll.ac.uk / 0191 200 4000

Newcastle Community Asset Trust, Blakelaw Post Office, Blakelaw Neighbourhood Centre, Binswood Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3PN

Glenn.pendleton@newcastlecat.org.uk / 07804 828 355

Newcastle Deaf Centre & St Vincents West, Our Lady Of Lourdes Deaf Centre,1-2 Summerhill Grove, Newcastle, NE4 6EE

deafcentre@svp.org.uk / 0191 232 4104

Outer West Community Hub And Library, Denton Way Denton Park, NE5 2QZ

information@newcastle.gov.uk / 0191 278 7878

Pottery Bank Community Centre, Yelverton Crescent, Newcastle, NE6 3SW

jacqui@potterybankcc.co.uk / 0191 224 2349

Scotswood Garden, Newcastle College, John Marley Centre, Muscott Grove, Newcastle, NE15 6TT

leanne@sncg.org.uk / 0191 275 0000

Seven Stories The Centre For Children's Books, 30 Lime Street, Byker, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ

brogan.mckenna@sevenstories.org.uk / 07476 479 046

St Francis Church, Church Hall, Saint Francis Church, Cleveland Gardens, Newcastle, NE7 7QH

robert.lawrance@newcastle.anglican.org / 07888 693 850

Saint James Church, Benwell Lane, Newcastle, NE15 6RS

church@benwellscotswood.com / 07792 267 223

Church Of Saint John The Evangelist, Kingston Park Avenue, Newcastle, NE3 2HB

stjohnskp@hotmail.co.uk / 0191 286 6361

Saint Martins Centre, Roman Avenue, Newcastle, NE6 2RJ

suzanne@stmartinscentre.org.uk / 0191 2764002

Throckley Community Hall, Rear Of, Victoria Terrace, Throckley, Newcastle, NE15 9EL

michellem.tch@outlook.com / 0191 264 4075

Walker Activity Dome & Library, Wharrier Street, Newcastle, NE6 3BR

information@newcastle.gov.uk / 0191 278 7878

West End Customer Service And Library, Condercum Road, Newcastle, NE4 9JH

information@newcastle.gov.uk / 0191 278 7878

Wor Hoose Community Project, 31-33 Hexham Avenue, Newcastle, NE6 3AL

liz.worhoose@hotmail.co.uk / 0191 287 3885

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