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Community warm space a 'lifeline' for the lonely

Community warm space a 'lifeline' for the lonely

Summary

The Crispin Community Centre in Somerset, UK, offers a warm, safe place for people in need. It participates in Warm Welcome Week, run by Spark Somerset, to help people facing tough choices between essentials like food and heating. The centre provides meals, exercise classes, and social activities to promote community engagement.

Key Facts

  • The Crispin Community Centre is located in Street, Somerset, UK.
  • The centre is part of Warm Welcome Week, an initiative by Spark Somerset.
  • The centre provides free tea, coffee, hot meals, and activity classes.
  • Volunteers help run the centre, offering classes and organizing events.
  • Sue Buckman and Wendy Devonish are regular visitors who find the centre helpful.
  • Chris Wood has led a "flexercise" class at the centre for nearly 20 years.
  • The centre hosts a monthly Sunday roast for about 60 people.
  • The centre supports people facing choices between essential needs like food and heating.

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