Together with our local partners we’ve created a network of warm spaces across the borough for you
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Warm Spaces are relaxed places where anyone is welcome, they are inclusive and accessible for anyone and provide a local neighbourhood space to spend the day.
They are friendly spaces that offer a little some extra for people to enjoy during the day, this could be a space that offers arts and crafts, board games, toddler zones or place spaces, knitting and crochet, computers, wifi access and snacks and refreshments.
It’s a space where visitors can come and go as they please with no need to pre-book and free access.
All day drop in with hot lunch, a space for older residents and adults who want to connect, share meals and access support
Tuesday
9.30am – 2.30pm
All day drop in with hot lunch, a space for older residents and adults who want to connect, share meals and access support
12.00pm - 2.30pm
Afternoon Craft & Chat, creative social sessions with lunch for older people and vulnerable adults
Wednesday
9.30am – 11.30am
Open warm space
4.00pm – 7.00pm
After-School Club and Community Meal with games, shared cooking for lone parents and large families (3+ children), promoting connection and practical support
Thursday
9.30am – 10am
Open warm space
10.00am – 2.00pm
Parent & Child Activities with hot lunches; safe, friendly sessions for families with young children (0-5 years) to play, connect, and eat together.
DABD (RM10 7YP)
Address
Pembroke Gardens, Dagenham, RM10 7YP
What's on?
Monday
10.00am – 1.00pm
Monday – Mindful Mondays – a space to relax and focus on wellbeing, health and mindfulness
Tuesday
10.00am – 1.00pm
Tots Tuesdays – a space for parents/toddlers to use our sensory room and soft play
Wednesday
10.00am – 1.00pm
Wellbeing Wednesdays – a focus on healthy eating and eating on a budget. Come and see what amazing foods are available from our Community Kitchen
Thursday
10.00am – 1.00pm
The Crafty Corner – a focus on creativity, culture and expression – share your skills or learn something new
Friday
10.00am – 1.00pm
Fitness Fun Fridays – a focus on exercise and socializing with full access to our outdoor gym
Colouring and Drawing Therapy with tea and biscuits
12.00 – 3.00 pm
Drop-in Warm Space - one-2-one conversations, support and companionship in a warm space with hot drinks & biscuits.
Wednesday
10.00am - 12 noon
Drop-in Warm Space, conversations, support and companionship in a warm space with hot drinks & biscuits.
12.00pm – 3.00pm
Board Games, in a warm space with tea and biscuits
Thursday
10.00am – 3.00pm
Support Group - support and companionship in a warm space with biscuits and hot refreshments. Topics covered: staying warm tips, nutrition tips, IT support, NHS app support. Accessible to all, with safe one-2-one conversations
GP Drop-in - Will host weekly GP drop-ins for residents who struggle to access their GP, many residents have requested this because they trust and feel comfortable at Harmony House.
Tuesday
12:30am to 3:30pm
Hot Showers begin 13 January - For people who are homeless in the borough, to access toiletries, clothing and information about housing, benefits and health services
2pm to 4pm
Snooker Group - A vital source of friendship and activity for local men and due to high demand, this will be a second weekly snooker group to enable more people to participate and socialise.
Wednesday
2pm to 4pm
Support for Care Leavers starts 14 January - A space for young care leavers who often face loneliness and housing instability, with sessions including workshops on budgeting, independent living skills, wellbeing, employment preparation and social time.
2pm to 3pm
Childcare Information Sessions - Bi-weekly sessions to help parents understand childcare funding, how to access places and what options are available locally
6pm to 7pm
Afternoons Pregnancy Meet-Up, begins 14 January - A new group for expectant mothers providing emotional support and practical advice on preparing for birth and early parenting.
7pm to 8:30pm
Monthly Book Club
Thursday
10am to 11:30am
Chair-Based Exercise - Gently exercise session to help those with limited mobility stay active, improve strength and maintain independence – each session led by trained instructors and adapted to suit all abilities
10:30am to 11:30am
Card Games Group
12pm to 2pm
Afternoons Luncheon Club begins 15 January (please call 1 day in advance for this) - Affordable hot meals, warm drinks and a sociable environment with themed meals, quizzes and entertainment.
2pm to 4pm
Men’s Talking Group - A relaxed space for men to talk about mental health, fatherhood, employment challenges and daily pressures – led my local men who want to support others and reduce the stigma of speaking openly about emotions and mental health. Supporting men at risk of isolation, mental health, NEET
Friday
9:30am to 11:00am
Stay and Play for Mums - New group for young and single mums to share experiences and find support. Safe and welcoming environment for parents and children to play and talk in a semi-structured way, with topics for workshops include parenting, accessing childcare funding, managing wellbeing and supportive culture
10:30am to 12:00pm
Mornings Knitting Group - Creative and sociable group bringing together people of all ages to learn or share knitting skills
12pm to 2pm
Soup and Sandwiches Club (please call 1 day in advance for this)
Humourisk (IG11 OLG)
Address
The Shed, The Thames Community Hub, Thames View Estate, Barking, IG11 OLG
Make Do and Mend, this is a creative drop-in where residents can get involved in making a range of crafts from jewellery, sewing and knitting, simple wood crafts and pyrography from recycled materials.
1.00pm – 2.00pm
Ploughman’s Platter served with warm sausage roll/ vegetarian rolls or patty
Wednesday
10.00am – 11.00am
Refreshments: warm scones with jam and butter
10.00am – 12.00pm
Drop-in session; Weekly Drop in for vulnerable residents with social anxiety and flexible to meet the complex health needs of local people. Drop-ins offer a calming space for bead making and crafts, making decorations, for different cultural celebrations, e.g., Christmas, Easter, Eid (mobiles), Ramadan (Lanterns) etc
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Lunch and warm food
12.00pm – 3.00pm
Shed Screen; with darker afternoons, the shed will screen films, a range of films of historical and cultural interest, national and international chosen by residents, followed by group discussions.
Thursday
10.00am – 12.00pm
Shed TALK; relaxed session set up with board games and tabletop games, played in pairs or small groups. This welcoming calm space where people can chat and supported by facilitations. Warm drinks, refreshments will be provided.
1.00pm – 2.00pm
Ploughman’s Platter served with warm sausage roll/ vegetarian rolls or patty
Free access to fresh hot soup & daily recreational activities including Body Balance, Ping Pong, Arts & Crafts and Community Choir, children’s Play and Stay, Pathways help desk
Tuesday
9.00am – 3.00pm
Open warm space
Wednesday
9.00am – 3.00pm
Open warm space
Thursday
5.00pm – 9.00pm
Free access to whole household pizza, discussion groups, quizzes & games
Friday
2.00pm – 5.00pm
Open warm space
10.00am – 12.00pm
Knit and natter, includes free access to hot soup and teach, listening lounge and pathways help desk
Saturday
12.00am – 4.00pm
Free access to fresh hot soup and pizza slice, children’s Play and Stay, community cinema viewings, listening lounge, Pathways help desk
Sunday
12.00am – 4.00pm
Includes free access to fresh hot soup and pizza slice, children’s Play and Stay, listening lounge, Pathways help desk, community singalongs