Our libraries and Community Hubs, as well as many community and voluntary sector organisations, are extending their support to residents by offering a comfortable space to relax. For those who wish to get involved, free activities and hot drinks will be also offered. Please note, this is not means-tested and is available for all residents.
The Warm Welcome offer is being regularly reviewed and updated, please check back for more information soon.
Information for this Winter can be found below.
Everyone is welcome to use the core library offer at any time during opening hours.
This includes free books, magazines and newspapers, free use of PCs and wifi, comfortable chairs and study tables, board games and puzzles, baby friendly facilities such as highchairs, bottle warmers and toys.
Free hot drinks available during library opening hours.
Providing home cooked pies, quiches, soups, scones, sandwiches. We also provide signposting to other welfare services for people who may need it.
Hot Soup, income maximization support, fuel energy support/tariff switching/Priority service.
Everyone is welcome to use the core library offer at any time during opening hours.
This includes free books, magazines and newspapers, free use of PCs and Wi-Fi, comfortable chairs and study tables, board games and puzzles, baby friendly facilities such as highchairs, bottle warmers and toys. Free hot drinks available during library opening hours.
The Watch House provides hot food, drinks and snacks for people who are socially isolated; activities for children and families in school holidays, including drinks and snacks to address holiday hunger; activities for women, including wild swimmers, pre-natal, baby and post-natal yoga; and dolphin watch events focus on engaging children with local flora and fauna, marine life and environmental issues including beach cleans.
Arts and crafts. Sandwiches and tea and coffee available.
Fairways Centre and Warm Welcome offers a cosy and friendly space for participants to relax and grab a cup of tea or coffee along with a good chat and hopefully some good laughs!
If participants are willing then we have our weekly garden club to take part in, to learn about plants and gardening and to take engage in activities all under the cover of our cosy polytunnels whilst enjoying the beautiful garden and nature we have here.
We will offer social activities such as a friendly chat, board games, cards, dominoes.
There will always be reading materials available, books, newspaper/magazines. We will also provide arts and crafts for those who prefer a more quiet time.
Everyone is welcome to use the core library offer at any time during opening hours.
This includes free books and magazines, free use of PCs and Wi-Fi, comfortable chairs and study tables, board games and puzzles, baby friendly facilities such as highchairs, bottle warmers and toys.
Free hot drinks available 9.30am-1pm and 2pm-4pm
Everyone is welcome to use the core library offer at any time during opening hours.
This includes free books, magazines and newspapers, free use of PCs and Wi-Fi, comfortable chairs and study tables, board games and puzzles, baby friendly facilities such as highchairs, bottle warmers and toys.
Free hot drinks available during library opening hours.
Everyone is welcome to use the core library offer at any time during library opening hours.
This includes free books, magazines and newspapers, free use of PCs and Wi-Fi, comfortable chairs and study tables, board games and puzzles, baby friendly facilities such as highchairs, bottle warmers and toys.
Free hot drinks available 2pm – 5pm.
Anyone is welcome to use the café area outside of library opening hours. Café open Monday to Friday 9.30am – 1.30pm.
They have jigsaws, games, dominoes and colouring in out during the session. Last year people also brought their own crafts such as knitting and diamond art.
There is quiet warm space to chat with others and complete their crafts. A member of staff will do crafts each week with the participants and support them with any other issues such as housing, debt etc
Everyone is welcome to use the core library offer at any time during opening hours.
This includes free books, magazines and newspapers, free use of PCs and Wi-Fi, comfortable chairs and study tables, board games and puzzles, baby friendly facilities such as highchairs, bottle warmers and toys. Free hot drinks available during library opening hours.
Everyone is welcome to use the core library offer at any time during opening hours.
This includes free books, magazines and newspapers, free use of PCs and wifi, comfortable chairs and study tables, board games and puzzles, baby friendly facilities such as highchairs, bottle warmers and toys.
North Shields offers a free local history service, and Ancestry and Find My Past is available in all libraries. (Free hot drinks Wed 9.30-11.30, and Fri 2.30-4.30)
Unlimited free tea, coffee and biscuits, Jigsaws, quizzes, and the Metro Newspaper. Live music to lift your spirits and access to their library and helpful information resources. There is a Netflix corner for some relaxed viewing and children and dogs are warmly welcome. You can also explore their Social Supermarket for affordable essentials.
Everyone is welcome to use the café area during centre opening hours.
This includes free use of wifi (and access to a PC if needed), comfortable chairs, board games and puzzles, baby friendly facilities such as highchairs, bottle warmers and toys. Free hot drinks in the café area 10am – 3pm.
Everyone is welcome to use the core library offer at any time during opening hours.
This includes free books, magazines and newspapers, free use of PCs and Wi-Fi, comfortable chairs and study tables, board games and puzzles, baby friendly facilities such as highchairs, bottle warmers and toys.
Free hot drinks available during library opening hours.
As well as providing a warm space, guests are welcomed with hot drinks, biscuits and homemade cakes. Whilst a lot of conversation goes ahead, we do provide opportunities to join in board games such as dominoes, chess and chinese checkers. We have packs of cards and large print puzzle books, others venture into doing a board game. We also have some expertise in craft activities that can be pulled into the sessions.
Everyone is welcome to use the core library offer at any time during opening hours.
This includes free books, magazines and newspapers, free use of PCs and wifi, comfortable chairs and study tables, board games and puzzles, baby friendly facilities such as highchairs, bottle warmers and toys. (Free hot drinks Wed 10-4.30 and Sat 10-12.30).
Dreamshine Cafe open 9am until 4pm Monday to Friday and 9am until 12 Saturday offering a range of hot and cold food and drinks.
Everyone is welcome to use the core library offer at any time during opening hours.
This includes free books, magazines and newspapers, free use of PCs and wifi, comfortable chairs and study tables, board games and puzzles, baby friendly facilities such as highchairs, bottle warmers and toys. Café available for hot drinks Free hot drinks available in the library 2pm – 5pm.
Care and Connect navigators drop in (2pm - 4pm). offering advice and information. Tea and coffee available.
Running a craft session; offering dominoes; chess and draughts and support conversation.
The session operates on the ground floor area next to the café. The group will offer a space to meet with other people, hot drinks, biscuits and toast throughout the morning and soup.
Most weeks will include an organised activity. Volunteers are on hand to help you get settled in and signpost to additional help if needed. Most importantly, you’ll find warmth and company at our warm welcome.
Everyone is welcome to use the core library offer at any time during opening hours.
This includes free books, magazines and newspapers, free use of PCs and wifi, comfortable chairs and study tables, board games and puzzles, baby friendly facilities such as highchairs, bottle warmers and toys. Free hot drinks available 2.30pm – 5pm.
Care and Connect navigators drop in (2.30pm - 4pm) offering advice and information. Tea and coffee available
Everyone is welcome to use the core library offer at any time during opening hours.
This includes free books, magazines and newspapers, free use of PCs and Wi-Fi, comfortable chairs and study tables, board games and puzzles, baby friendly facilities such as highchairs, bottle warmers and toys.
Free hot drinks available during library opening hours.
The Community team will be running activities such as IT support and art classes and craft activities aimed at both adults and children.
They will also be bringing in external holistic support to offer sessions educating people in financial literacy, scam awareness and fuel support options. They have an Occupational Therapist as part of their team who has also kindly offered to run a few community sessions specifically with a mental health focus.