PEOPLE in Ceredigion are invited to attend the regular warm spaces across the county.

There are currently 44 warm spaces across the region, which allows anyone who wishes to attend to get out and socialise whilst staying warm during the cold months and therefore saving some vital funds on heating their homes for a period of time.

Claire and Harry Toland volunteer at Ystafel Haearn Welcome Space in Eglwysfach, they said of the sessions: “These sessions, which we started in November, have been fantastic.

“They are a reason to get together weekly in a relaxed, cosy environment for a warm drink and a chat.

“The age range spans 80 years! We have different things going on; fossils on one table, a book share, lots of board games and a different music CD playing each week.

“Someone came in to work on her laptop, we’ve had a Caribbean-themed session, initiated by one of the villagers, and celebrated Pancake Day by cooking and eating pancakes.

“We are grateful for the funding that has made it possible to run the sessions.”

MORE NEWS:

More than £40,000 of grant money has been shared across the county’s spaces.

Councillor Catrin M S Davies, Ceredigion County Council cabinet member with responsibility for culture, leisure and customer services, said: “These spaces are available for everyone to use and enjoy. They bring people together, from young to older, to work, to socialise. Find a space near you and join in.”

CAVO’s chief executive Hazel Lloyd-Lubran said: “We are very grateful all of the community groups across Ceredigion who are offering warm welcome spaces.

“They have welcomed people of all backgrounds to come together and provide a social opportunity over the cold winter months, and they have helped us to start getting together again now the worst of the pandemic is over.”

To find a warm space near you, visit: https://haveyoursay.ceredigion.gov.uk/warm-welcome-spaces-map or call Clic Customer Services on 01545 570881 or CAVO on 01570 423232.