A number of warm hubs are available in Oadby, Wigston and South Wigston – offering a place to go for free to keep warm during the winter months. Many offer refreshments and entertainment, and are run by kind and generous volunteers looking to support local people facing challenging times due to the Cost of Living crisis.
In many cases, Oadby & Wigston Borough Council has supported these community groups and organisations with a £500 grant to support their offer.
A summary of each warm hub and their offer is detailed below:
Oadby
Parklands Leisure Centre
Washbrook Ln, Wigston Rd, Oadby, Leicester. LE2 5QG
Mondays to Fridays, 6.30pm to 9.30pm
The leisure centre will have a warm hub space on offer in the café. For those in need, they will have free teas and coffees available and some board games, colouring books. Hot water bottles will also be available that can be taken away to keep warm.
To access this service please speak to the reception team on arrival.
The Parochial Church - St Peter's Centre
St Peter’s Centre, Wigton Road, Oadby. LE2 5QE
Fridays 10am to 1pm
The centre is open on Friday mornings from 9.30am to 12.30pm. It is run with volunteers and overseen by office staff. The centre can offer a heated space to keep warm, hot drinks and biscuits.
50 plus group - Oadby Youth Centre
42 Wigston Rd, Oadby. LE2 5QB
Wednesdays 11am-1pm
This offer is designed for over 50s and volunteers can provide refreshments, hot drinks and light entertainment (quizzes/bingo) in warm environment.
Wigston
All Saints Church
16 Moat St, Wigston LE18 2GD
Thursdays and Saturdays 10.30am to 12pm
They run 'Open Church' on Thursday & Saturday mornings from 10.30am-12pm. There's chance to get warm, enjoy a hot drink and spend time in the church.
Bethel Evangelical Free Church (head to the community building across the road)
The Corner, 15 The Crescent, Wigston. LE18 1HW.
Mondays 7pm-9pm Community Corner
- Come along and join in a board game, play table tennis, bring a craft, or just enjoy a chat over a sweet treat and a drink. All free!
Wednesdays 8.30am-12pm Coffee & Company
- Come along for a hot or cold drink and toast. Bring a craft, join in a game of bridge, or just sit and have a chat. All ages welcome and it’s free.
Boulter Crescent Community Hub
Boulter Crescent, Wigston
Tuesdays 1pm to 2pm
Advice, support and signposting given to anyone looking for assistance. Hot drinks, gardening, bingo, socialising and similar in a relaxed environment.
Church for All Nations International
102, Central Avenue, Wigston. LE18 2AA
Thursdays 10am-12pm
A friendly environment to enjoy a tea/coffee/biscuits in a warm location with church volunteers.
Hope Community Church
The Kings Centre, 56 Bull Head St, Wigston LE18 1PA
10am-12pm on Tuesday mornings - a session largely aimed at seniors with coffee, cake and opportunities to build relationships.
2pm-4pm on Thursday afternoons - a ‘Hub Club’ session run in conjunction with partner including Leicester South Foodbank and Helping Hands, providing coffee, cake, quizzes, games, and advice from experts in health, mental health, benefits, finance and housing.
Find more information on the church's website.
Little Hill Church
Launceston Road, Wigston, LE18 1JW
9.30am-12.30pm on Thursdays
Tea/coffee/biscuits/toast, indoor play area for young children, craft table for seniors, puzzles, table tennis and games.
Wigston Magna Reformed Church
Long Street Wigston Magna
10am - lunchtime on Saturdays
Volunteers can offer free tea, coffee and biscuits and a warm area to sit and socialise. Board games are available to play too!
Wigston Pool & Fitness Centre
Station Rd, Wigston LE18 2DP
Monday to Friday 8.30am-9pm. Weekends 9am-5pm
The pool and fitness centre will have space on offer in the reception area that can be used as a warm hub for those that need to somewhere to get warm.
For those in need, they will have free teas and coffees available and some board games, colouring books. Hot water bottles will also be available that can be taken away to keep warm.
To access this service please speak to the reception team on arrival.
South Wigston
Elliott Hall for Youth & Community Centre
Albion St, South Wigston, LE18 4SA
Monday to Friday
Elliott Hall is offering a variety of different activities throughout the week, Monday to Friday and Sunday evenings for anyone who wishes to join in, or just to pop in to warm up, have a chat and enjoy a lovely cuppa and make new friends.
They will be offering wood work, art and craft groups, wood carving, gentle movement classes, youth group, mums & tots, over 50s mens group as well as drop in mornings/afternoons all to help with loneliness and isolation. They will also be offering once a month a veteran drop in breakfast and afternoon tea events for all to attend in 2023. If transport is an issue please get in touch on 07703 441894.
For more information visit the Elliott Hall website.
The Menphys Hub
Bassett St, South Wigston, Wigston LE18 4PE
The Menphys Hub provides a community table for various groups to use free of charge, including Knit and Natter, South Wigston all Minds Matters (SWAMM), Morsbags, Retro Games Group and many more. The community table allows groups to come together in a warm space to reduce loneliness and isolation, whilst socialising and taking part in various activities or a friendly ear to listen. Their coffee shop provides a real community atmosphere, and friendly staff make all feel at home.
The hub currently has eight groups running in addition to providing a library and PC Suite free of charge. It also provides a warm space, and the opportunity to purchase hot drinks, cakes and hot food from the coffee shop.
Find more information on the Menphys website
The Salvation Army
Ladysmith Rd, Wigston LE18 4UZ
Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm
Members of the public will be welcomed by volunteers and can spend time in a warm space. Hot drinks and other refreshments are also available.
Last updated: Thursday, 5 October 2023 1:15 pm