Warm Hubs in Tendring
Organisations and centres across Tendring are offering spaces as Warm Hubs for the winter.
Access to a warm hub is free, with refreshments on offer at a cost.
Fancy a warm place to sit with a good book and a cuppa this winter? Enjoy our Warm Welcomes at your local library. A safe place where you can relax, use our services, and warm up with a complimentary tea or coffee. No need to book! Find a session near you: https://libraries.essex.gov.uk/news/warm-welcomes
Brightlingsea
Clacton on Sea
Open Road
Open for clients to drop in and have a warm drink and a biscuit.
Tuesday 10am – 12noon, 1pm – 3pm
Wednesday 1pm – 3pm
Thursday 10am – 2pm
Venue: 132 Wellesley Road, Clacton on Sea CO15 3QD
SEND Groups
SEND it! – Mondays 6pm-8pm for young people with SEND aged 12 – 25
Impact – Tuesdays 3:30pm – 5pm for school years 7-9 and 6pm – 7:30pm for school years 10 and above
Venue: Green Lodge Youth Centre, 180 Old Road, Clacton on Sea, CO15 3AY
Contact: SENDIAS Mon, Tues and Thurs 10am to 2pm, 01245 204338.
LGBTQ+ Youth Group
1st (Green Lodge) and 3rd (Sailship) Wednesday of every month, 4pm-6pm
Venue: Green Lodge Youth Centre, 180 Old Road, Clacton on Sea, CO15 3AY alternating with SailShip, Fairclough Avenue, Clacton on Sea, CO16 7EG
Contact: The Outhouse – 01206 871394
Website: https://theouthouse.org.uk/whats-on/
Free Drama Session
Tuesday 5pm-7pm (until 31st March 2026)
Ages 13-17yrs
Venue: Green Lodge Youth Centre, 180 Old Road, Clacton on Sea, CO15 3AY
Sign up on website:
https://www.mercurytheatre.co.uk/class/myc-in-the-community-clacton/
Frinton on Sea
Oasis Community Cafe
Café with drinks and snacks
Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri, Sun
9.30am-12pm weekdays, Sun 10am start
Oasis Renew Wellbeing Café
Café with activities and refreshments
Wednesday 2-4pm
Venue: Frinton Free Church, 2-4 Connaught Avenue, Frinton on Sea, CO13 9PW
Contact: Church Office 01255 679585
Great Holland
Harwich
Baby Start
Monday 10-11.30am
Fun Start
Thursday 10-11.30am
Wednesday Wake Up
Wednesday, term time, 10am-12pm
Venue: Home Start Harwich, St Nicholas Hall, Stour Road, Harwich CO12 3HS
Contact: Home Start 01255 556230
Warm Space
Welcome, refreshments, company. Come and meet agencies for support and advice.
Fridays 10am-1pm
Venue: Heart @ Salvation Army, George Street, Harwich
Contact: 01255 502502 Email: Deborah.tubby@salvationarmy.org.uk
Welcome Café
Self-referral only, 18+
Games, arts and crafts, chance to connect with new people
2nd and 4th Monday of the Month 10am – 11.30am
Venue: Essex Mind, The Lounge, Esplanade Hall Harwich, CO12 3ES
Contact: MIND 01206 764 600
Parkeston Stay and Play
Wednesday, term time, 10am – 11.30am
Venue: Home Start Harwich Parkeston Railway Club, Hamilton St, Parkeston, Harwich CO12 4PQ
Contact: Home Start 01255 556230
Holland on Sea
Bump & Beyond
For parents aged up to 25. A friendly relaxed group with different topics each week. Contact YES to book.
Wednesday 1.30pm – 3pm
Venue: Youth Enquiry Service (YES) Queensway, Holland on Sea, CO15 5JU
Contact: YES 01255 434601
Jaywick Sands
Open House
Refreshments all morning and light lunch. Table games, chatting and craft work. Everyone welcome.
Wednesday 10am – 2pm
Venue: Jaywick Methodist Church, 300 Jaywick Lane, Jaywick, CO15 2RE
Contact: Jaywick Methodist Church 01206 396654
Lawford
St Osyth
Soup and a Roll
Hot soup and a warm welcome
Coffee and Chat
Irregular dates/times so phone village hall for details, or check their facebook.
Venue: St Osyth Village Hall, Clacton Road, CO16 8PE
Contact: 07394 923 020
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