Families across the UK are seeing increasing financial struggles as the cost-of-living crisis reaches breaking point.

Electricity prices are skyrocketing, the price of gas has seen a substantial jump and even with the slight decrease in fuel prices, they are still higher than they’ve been in years.

For some households, rising prices may mean cutting back on certain essentials this winter and for many that has meant heating and electricity.

Hence the creation of seven community winter hubs, offering a safe, warm place to spend time with family without worrying about heating your home.

The community winter locations are:

  • Binfield Library
  • Birch Hill Library
  • Bracknell Library
  • Crowthorne Library
  • Sandhurst Library
  • Whitegrove Library
  • Time Square

Community hubs have also been set up multiple times a week in different locations offering a free hot lunch or a welcoming coffee morning.

These have been organised by Bracknell Forest Council working closely with partners in voluntary, community and faith sectors.

Some of the events happening across Bracknell Forest each week are:

All Saints Church hot lunch

When: Tuesday 6 December - 12:15pm to 2pm

Where: King Edwards Hall, King Edwards Road, Ascot, SL5 8PD

Cost: free

Crowthorne Methodist Church coffee morning

When: Tuesdays 10:45am to 11:45am

Where: 10 Dukes Ride, Crowthorne, RG45 6LT

Cost: donations

Great Hollands Community Centre coffee afternoon

Pop into Great Hollands Community centre for hot drinks and cake, games and quizzes.

When: Fridays - 2pm to 4pm

Where: The New Great Hollands Community Centre

Cost: free

Priestwood community centre weekly brew

Pop into the New Priestwood Community centre for hot drinks and biscuits, cards and games or just come in for a chat. Everyone welcome.

When: Wednesdays - 12:30pm to 3pm

Where: The New Priestwood Community Centre

Cost: free

Revive Community Cafe

Revive Community Cafe is run by volunteers and provides space to meet new people or come along with friends.

Use our free wifi or bring a board game or crafting activity and get creative!

When: Tuesdays - 12:45pm to 3pm

Where: K2 Building, The Kerith Centre, Church Road, Bracknell RG12 1EH

Cost: free tea, coffee and cold drinks - lunch available at low prices but no obligation to buy