Cost-of-living crisis in Haywards Heath: new ‘warm space’ to open at church

By Lawrence Smith
Published 21st Nov 2022, 12:14 BST
Updated 22nd Nov 2022, 11:40 BST
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A church in Haywards Heath is set to open a ‘warm space’ to help residents save money on heating this winter.

The new community venue will be at Haywards Heath Baptist Church in Sussex Road from Monday, November 28.

A free cafe space and Work Zone will be open every Monday and Wednesday from 9am to 5pm.

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The new 'warm space' will be at Haywards Heath Baptist Church in Sussex Road from Monday, November 28. Picture: Google Street ViewThe new 'warm space' will be at Haywards Heath Baptist Church in Sussex Road from Monday, November 28. Picture: Google Street View
The new 'warm space' will be at Haywards Heath Baptist Church in Sussex Road from Monday, November 28. Picture: Google Street View

Fi McLachlan, trustee at the Baptist Church, said: “Warm Space, part of the Warm Welcome UK initiative, is for anyone in the community wanting to spend time in a warm space – not at your own expense. Hosted at the Baptist Church, Sussex Road (near the Carpet Right roundabout) the venue is open for people to come, spend time, read, chat, play a game, drink coffee, grab a bowl of soup, work or study in the Work Zone, with charging points and Wi-Fi access available.”

It is for all ages and will be staffed by volunteers. There is no need to book. To find out more email [email protected].

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