Warm Spaces Directory
Running from September 2025 to March 31 2026
The Warm and Welcome Spaces Programme 2025/2026 will support residents between September 2025 and March 2026 with cost of living challenges and provide somewhere friendly for residents to sit, socialise and receive access to cost-of-living support.
The Warm and Welcome Space Provider will provide the following:
- a friendly, warm and welcoming space
- free access to their space including free/low-cost access to refreshments or a meal
- where possible, offer residents the opportunity to charge devices and access Wi-Fi for free
- provide guidance to residents, signposting into relevant support services where applicable.
Below you will find a directory of warm spaces, select the day to find venues on each day.
Mondays
Adlington Community Food Club
St Paul's Church, Railway Road, Adlington, PR6 9QZ
9.30am to 12pm
Contact: Caroline Pharaoh Hesketh. 07955507734. email Carolinephhe@aol.com
View Adlington Community Food ClubFacebook page.
All Seasons Leisure Centre
Water Street, Chorley, PR7 1EX
3pm to 4pm
Contact: chorleyleisure.com
UDEVELOP CIC
Tatton Gardens Community Centre
1pm to 3pm
Windermere Road, Chorley. PR6 0JF
Contact: CAROLINE@UDEVELOP.ORG.UK
Clayton Brook Community Church
Great Greens Lane, Clayton Brook. PR5 8HL
11am to 2pm
Contact: Sue Lillie, email - Sue.lil30@virginmedia.com
Peckish Café @ Brothers of Charity
Lisieux Hall, Dawson Lane, Whittle-Le-Woods. PR6 7DX
1.30pm to 2.30pm
Contact: Annabelle.draper@brothersofcharity.org.uk or Nichola J Swettenham on 07834754077 or email Nichola.swettenham@brothersofcharity.org.uk
New Friends for You (Talkin Tables)
10.30am to 11.30am at Chorley Tesco Extra, Foxholes Road, Chorley. PR7 1NW
10.45am to 11.45am at Hare & Hounds, 129 Bolton Road, Abbey Village. PR6 8DP
2pm to 3pm at The Black Horse, Pall Mall, Chorley. PR7 1LH.
10.30am to 11.30am at Majestic, 92 Market Street, Chorley. PR7 2SF
1.30pm to 3pm at Clayton Green Library, Library Road. PR6 7EN (on the first Monday of every month)
Contact: Carole Ash nffycarole@gmail.com
Genesis Care (North West) Limited
9 West Bank, Chorley. PR7 1JF
11:30am to 2:30pm
Contact(s): Lorna Bowling (Manager), Deborah Turner (Assistant Manager), 01257 249105, Mobile: 07845 969442, email genesiscare@btinternet.com
View more information on Genesis Care Warm Welcome Spaces.
St Laurence's Church
St Laurence's Church, Union Street, Chorley, PR7 1EB
5pm to 5.30pm - Open Table - a free community meal available to anyone to eat served at the table. Families welcome
Contact: 01257 231360, email - Wellness@stlaurencechorley.co.uk
Website: St Laurence's Church
Chorley Help the Homeless (Community Café)
Matrix House, Friday Street, Chorley. PR6 0AA
10am to 2pm
Contact: Gavin Clayton, 01257 220077 -
Visit the Chorley Help the Homeless website for more information.
St. Joseph's Community Club
40 School Lane, Brinscall, Chorley, PR6 8QR.
3pm to 5pm - Last one on Monday 30 March.
Contact: Ian Bleakley, 07955100993, email - stjosephssocialclub.brinscall@gmail.com
Tuesdays
Create and Sew Studio
Create and Sew Studio on the first floor of 9 St Georges Street, Chorley. PR7 2AA
1pm to 3pm
Contact: Dawn Elliott 07808 473485, email dawn@createandsewstudio.co.uk
Website: createandsewstudio.co.uk
Peckish Café @ Brothers of Charity
Lisieux Hall, Dawson Lane,Whittle-Le-Woods. PR6 7DX
1.30pm to 2.30pm
Contact: Annabell Draper, email - Annabelle.draper@brothersofcharity.org.uk - Nichola J Swettenham, 07834754077, email Nichola.swettenham@brothersofcharity.org.uk
Eccleston Men's Shed
Eccleston Community Hub, Drapers Avenue, Eccleston. PR7 5SY
10am to 12pm every Tuesday, excluding between 16 December and 6 January 2026.
Contacts: John Hart 07831447387, email johnhart2b@gmail.com, Nick Forrest 07488348479, email - Nickrforrest@outlook.com, Steve Bland 07833899140, email - stephenbland76@gmail.com
New Friends for You (Talkin Tables)
10am to 11am at Bees Country Kitchen, Primrose Gardens, Fleet Street, Chorley. PR7 2EE
10am to 11.30am at The Bobbin Mill, 1 Eaton Avenue, Buckshaw Village. PR7 7NA
10am to 11am at Café' Ambio, Astley Park, Chorley. PR7 1XA
2.30pm to 3.30pm at Chorley Tesco Extra, Foxholes Road, Chorley. PR7 1NW
Contact: Carole Ash, email nffycarole@gmail.com
Genesis Care (North West) Limited
9 West Bank, Chorley. PR7 1JF
11:30am to 2:30pm
Contact(s): Lorna Bowling (Manager), Deborah Turner (Assistant Manager), 01257 249105. Mobile: 07845 969442, email - genesiscare@btinternet.com
View more information on Genesis Care Warm Welcome Spaces.
St Laurence's Church
St Laurence's Church, Union Street, Chorley, PR7 1EB
11am to 1.30pm - Taste Cafe, a 'pay what you can' cafe serving hot food, refreshments and a selection of cakes. Volunteer run cafe providing connection and a warm welcome. Phone charging facility provided upon request.
Contact: 01257 231360, email - Wellness@stlaurencechorley.co.uk
Website: St Laurence's Church
Chorley Help the Homeless (Community Café)
Matrix House, Friday Street, Chorley. PR6 0AA
10am till 2pm
Contact: Gavin Clayton, 01257 220077
Visit the Chorley Help the Homeless website for more information.
VP Chorley Buddies (St Joseph’s Good Food Club)
St Joseph’s Parish Centre, Harpers Lane, Chorley, PR6 0HR
10.30am to 11.30am
Contact: Majella Hunt, 01257 542367, email majellah@svp.org.uk
Wednesdays
Chorley FC Community Foundation
Chorley FC Victory Park, Duke Street, Chorley. PR73DU.
1.30pm to 3pm
Contact: Vinnie Thomson, email - vthomson@chorleyfcfoundation.co.uk
Chorley Theatre (CADOS)
Dole Street, Chorley. PR7 2RL
Wednesday 19 November 2025 - 2.30pm - Cinema showing of Paradiso
Wednesday 10th December 2025 - 2.30pm (in the Studio) - Cinema showing of The Holiday
Wednesday 14 January 2026 - 2.30pm - Cinema showing of Swing Time
Wednesday 11th February 2026 - 2.30pm - Cinema showing of Jane Eyre (1944)
Wednesday 11th March 2026 - 2.30pm - Cinema showing of The Lady Killers
Contact: www.chorleytheatre.com
Peckish Café @ Brothers of Charity
Lisieux Hall, Dawson Lane, Whittle-Le-Woods. PR6 7DX
1.30pm to 2.30pm
Contact: Annabell Draper, email - Annabelle.draper@brothersofcharity.org.uk - Nichola J Swettenham, 07834754077, email Nichola.swettenham@brothersofcharity.org.uk
New Friends for You (Talkin Tables)
10.30am to 11.30am at The Meeting Place, United Reformed Church, Hollinshead Street, Chorley. PR7 1EP
10.30am to 11.30am at Asda Café, Bolton Street, Chorley. PR7 3DL
1.30pm to 2.30pm at Morrisons Café, Brooke Street, Chorley. PR7 3BE
Contact: Carole Ash, email - nffycarole@gmail.com
Craft and Chat
Croston Methodist Church, Westhead Road Croston, Chorley. PR26 9RQ
Bring your own crafting project.
10am to 12pm
Contact: Rachel on 07753 494361, email rachelvdixon@hotmail.com or Dilys 01772 600213
Genesis Care (North West) Limited
9 West Bank, Chorley. PR7 1JF
1pm to 3pm (Only Monthly on Wednesdays)
Contact(s): Lorna Bowling (Manager), Deborah Turner (Assistant Manager) 01257 249105, Mobile: 07845 969442, email - genesiscare@btinternet.com
View more information on Genesis Care Warm Welcome Spaces.
St Laurence's Church
St Laurence's Church, Union Street, Chorley, PR7 1EB
1pm to 2pm - CAP debt centre drop-in - a place to access free support regarding budgeting, includes benefits checks and information on debt relief through CAP debt counselling services
Contact: 01257 231360, email - Wellness@stlaurencechorley.co.uk
Website: St Laurence's Church
Chorley Help the Homeless (Community Café)
Matrix House, Friday Street, Chorley. PR6 0AA
10am to 2pm
Contact: Gavin Clayton, 01257 220077
Visit the Chorley Help the Homeless website for more information.
Chorley Sheds
Chorley FC Victory Park, Duke Street, Chorley. PR73DU
12pm to 1pm
Contact: chorleysheds2023@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/chorleyshedders
Chorley URC (The Meeting Place)
The Hollinshead Centre, Hollinshead Street, Chorley, PR7 1EP
10am to 2pm
Contact: Andy Littlejohns, 01257 760066 or 07860 339596, email - crcw.andy@gmail.com
Facebook: The Hollinshead Centre
Website: www.hollinsheadcentre.org
SVP Chorley Buddies (Buddies Café)
Buttermere Community Centre, Chorley. PR7 2JG
9am to 3pm
Contact: Majella Hunt, 01257 542367, email - majellah@svp.org.uk
SVP Chorley Buddies (Coppull Good Food Club)
St John the Divine Church Parish Hall, Coppull. PR7 5AB
9am to 11.30am
Contact: Majella Hunt, 01257 542367, email - majellah@svp.org.uk
Thursdays
Rhythmicality
Tatton Gardens Community Centre, Windermere Road, Chorley. PR6 0JF
10.45am to 11.45am (School Term Times Only)
Contact: Joanna Robinson – 07738659598 – email - Joanna@rhythmicality.co.uk
UDEVELOP CIC
Tatton Gardens Community Centre
1pm to 3pm
Windermere Road, Chorley. PR6 0JF
Contact: CAROLINE@UDEVELOP.ORG.UK
Peckish Café @ Brothers of Charity
Lisieux Hall, Dawson Lane, Whittle-Le-Woods. PR6 7DX
1.30pm to 2.30pm
Contact: Annabell Draper, email - Annabelle.draper@brothersofcharity.org.uk - Nichola J Swettenham, 07834754077, email Nichola.swettenham@brothersofcharity.org.uk
New Friends for You (Talkin Tables)
11am to 12pm at St Laurence's Church, Union Street, Chorley. PR7 1EB
1pm to 2pm at The Talbot, 30, Balshaw Lane, Euxton. PR7 6HX
7pm to 8pm at The Lamplighter, 113, Market Street, Chorley. PR7 2SQ
3pm to 4pm at The Dog and Partridge, 30 Chorley Lane, Charnock Richard. PR7 5ES
Contact: Carole Ash, email - nffycarole@gmail.com
Genesis Care (North West) Limited
9 West Bank, Chorley. PR7 1JF
11.30am to 2.30pm
Contact(s): Lorna Bowling (Manager), Deborah Turner (Assistant Manager) 01257 249105, Mobile: 07845 969442, email - genesiscare@btinternet.com
View more information on Genesis Care Warm Welcome Spaces.
Chorley Methodist Church
Chorley Methodist Church, Gillibrand Walks, Chorley. PR7 2HF
10am to 12.30pm
Contact: David Hulse, 07850091820, email - dwhulse@btinternet.com
St Laurence's Church
St Laurence's Church, Union Street, Chorley, PR7 1EB
11am to 1.30pm - Taste Cafe, a 'pay what you can' cafe serving hot food, refreshments and a selection of cakes. Volunteer run cafe providing connection and a warm welcome. Phone charging facility provided upon request.
Contact: 01257 231360, email - Wellness@stlaurencechorley.co.uk
Website: St Laurence's Church
Chorley Help the Homeless (Community Café)
Matrix House, Friday Street, Chorley. PR6 0AA
10am to 2pm
Contact: Gavin Clayton, 01257 220077
Visit the Chorley Help the Homeless website for more information.
Chorley URC (The Meeting Place)
The Hollinshead Centre, Hollinshead Street, Chorley, PR7 1EP
10am to 2pm
Contact: Andy Littlejohns, 01257 760066 or 07860 339596, email - crcw.andy@gmail.com
Facebook: The Hollinshead Centre
Website: www.hollinsheadcentre.org
SVP Chorley Buddies (Buttermere Good Food Club)
Buttermere Community Centre, Chorley. PR7 2JG
10.30am to 11.30am
Contact: Majella Hunt, 01257 542367, email - majellah@svp.org.uk
Fridays
Westway Sports Hub
1 Westway, Chorley, PR7 1FG
4pm to 5pm
Contact: chorleyleisure.com
The Welcome Hub (Jigsaw Homes)
Coppull Methodist Church, Spendmore Lane, Coppull. PR7 5BX
10am to 1pm
Contact: Tracy Townson 07708320351, tracy.townson@jigsawhomes.org.uk
PTFA Withnell Fold Primary School (Raw and Outdoor)
The workshop, Unit 1 Chorley Road, Withnell, Chorley PR6 8AU
2pm to 3pm
Contact: Sam Pywell - 07792776865 - samantha.pywell2012@gmail.com
UDEVELOP CIC
Lancaster Way Community Centre, Buckshaw Village. PR7 7LJ
2pm to 4pm
Contact: CAROLINE@UDEVELOP.ORG.UK
Peckish Café @ Brothers of Charity
Lisieux Hall, Dawson Lane, Whittle-Le-Woods. PR6 7DX
1.30pm to 2.30pm
Contact: Annabell Draper, email - Annabelle.draper@brothersofcharity.org.uk - Nichola J Swettenham, 07834754077, email Nichola.swettenham@brothersofcharity.org.uk
New Friends for You (Talkin Tables)
10am to 11am at Rhode Island Coffee House, 5 - 7 New Market Street, Chorley. PR7 1DB
10am to 11.30am at Café Connect, Living Waters Church, 33 - 45 Bolton Street, Chorley. PR7 3AB
10.30am to 11.30am at The Bowling Green, Preston Road, Charnock Richard. PR7 5LA
1.30pm to 2.30pm at Duxbury Park Golf Club Bar and Restaurant, Duxbury Hall Road, Duxbury Park, Chorley. PR7 4AS
Contact: Carole Ash, email - nffycarole@gmail.com
Domino Drive Club
Croston Methodist Church, Westhead Road Croston, Chorley. PR26 9RQ
2pm to 4pm
Contact: Rachel on 07753 494361, email rachelvdixon@hotmail.com or Dilys 01772 600213
Genesis Care (North West) Limited
9 West Bank, Chorley. PR7 1JF
11.30am to 2.30pm
Contact(s): Lorna Bowling (Manager), Deborah Turner (Assistant Manager) 01257 249105, Mobile: 07845 969442, email - genesiscare@btinternet.com
View more information on Genesis Care Warm Welcome Spaces.
Inspire Youth Zone (Inspire Invites)
Chapel Street, Chorley, Lancashire PR7 1BS
10am to 1pm
Contact: Vanessa Bolton-Handscombe, email - Vanessa.boltonhandscombe@inspireyouthzone.org
St Laurence's Church
St Laurence's Church, Union Street, Chorley, PR7 1EB
11am to 1.30pm - Taste Cafe, a 'pay what you can' cafe serving hot food, refreshments and a selection of cakes. Volunteer run cafe providing connection and a warm welcome. Phone charging facility provided upon request.
Contact: 01257 231360, email - Wellness@stlaurencechorley.co.uk
Website: St Laurence's Church
Chorley Help the Homeless (Community Café)
Matrix House, Friday Street, Chorley. PR6 0AA
10am to 2pm
Contact: Gavin Clayton, 01257 220077
Visit the Chorley Help the Homeless website for more information.
SVP Chorley Buddies (Clayton Brook Good Food Club)
Clayton Brook Village Hall, Clayton Brook. PR5 8HL
9am to 11.30am
Contact: Majella Hunt, 01257 542367, email - majellah@svp.org.uk
Saturdays
New Friends for You (Talkin Tables)
St James Church, Brooke Street, Chorley. PR6 0NA
10am to 12pm
Contact: Carole Ash, email - nffycarole@gmail.com
Sundays
Clayton Green Sports Centre
Centre Drive, Clayton-le-Woods, Chorley, PR6 7TL
12pm to 1pm
Contact: chorleyleisure.com
New Friends for You (Talkin Tables)
The Fieldfare, Foxholes Road, Chorley. PR7 1NW
12pm to 1.30pm
Contact: Carole Ash, email - nffycarole@gmail.com