Free welcome cafe opens to help community connect
Summary
A free community cafe in Highworth, Wiltshire, has started to help people connect and reduce loneliness. The cafe is run by volunteers from the Highworth Community Larder and is held once a month. It offers free drinks, cake, and company, as well as resources to help with financial issues.Key Facts
- The cafe is called the Warm and Welcome Wednesday Cafe.
- It is held monthly on the third Wednesday from 09:30 to 11:00 at the Council Rooms on Gilberts Lane.
- Highworth Town Council provides the venue for free.
- The cafe is an initiative of the Highworth Community Larder, which redistributes surplus food.
- The Larder has grown from about 30 visitors to nearly 100 visitors each week.
- Volunteers from the Community Larder also offer advice and resources on financial matters.
- The cafe aims to prevent loneliness and foster community connections.
- It is part of a broader effort that includes involvement in national networks like the Community Fridge Network.
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