Welcome to Warm Spaces in Ashford as winter bites

Four of Ashford Borough Council’s Dahlia independent living schemes have been designated as Warm Spaces this winter to provide a welcoming and comfortable environment for local people to meet and socialise.

A free hot drink and biscuits, a range of activities, support and advice, accessible entrance to the buildings with disabled toilets, parking and free Wi-Fi are all provided by the council. This is the third year that ABC has participated in the national Warm Spaces campaign.

The Dahlia schemes participating are:

Danemore, Beachey Path, Tenterden – open every Thursday 12 noon-3pm from 5 November

Luckley House, Little Chequers, Wye – open every other Tuesday 10.30am-3.30pm from 5 November 

Farrow Court, Stanhope Road, Ashford – open every Tuesday 10am-3pm from 5 November

East Stour Court, Mabledon Avenue, Ashford – open every Thursday 9.30am-12 noon from 5 November

Cllr Noel Ovenden, Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Homes and Homelessness, said: “We are opening our doors to local communities, offering everyone a free, warm and welcoming and friendly space, where you can relax and hopefully make new friends.”

For details of the national Warm Welcome Spaces campaign visit www.warmwelcome.uk