This winter, a number of local businesses and community venues are opening their doors to welcome people in from the cold. Many are providing hot drinks and an opportunity to socialise, as well as a place to get warm.
Warm spaces in Dumbarton
There are a number of warm spaces in Dumbarton. If you know any others, please get in touch.
Dumbarton Library
Open to the public. A quiet, warm space for the community to use. Free WiFi and computer use. Open everyday except Sunday, but different opening hours each day.
You can find more information on the West Dunbartonshire Council website.
The Tullochan
Community Social Hub. Free soup, hot drinks and snacks with TV and WiFi. Also opportunity to get support with employability and job searching. Aimed at those aged 25 and over. Open 10am-12pm on Thursdays.
You can find more information on the Tullochan Facebook page.
Ben View
Warm & Toasty Breakfast Club. Free hot drink, breakfast and a chat. 9:15am-10:45am on Tuesdays.
You can find more information on the Ben View Resource Centre Facebook page.
Phoenix Centre
Community Cafe. A hearty meal with a different menu each day. This is a donation based pay-what-you-can cafe. 12pm-1:30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
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Breakfast Club. Hot roll, hot drinks and a chat. This is a donation based pay-what-you-can cafe. 8am-10:30am on Wednesdays.
You can find more information on the Phoenix Centre’s website.
St Augustine's Church with Food for Thought
Community Soup. Free soup, sandwiches and a chat. 11:30am-2pm on Wednesdays.
You can find more information on the Food for Thought Facebook page.
Lennox Evangelical Church
Soup Spot. Free soup and chat. 12pm-1:30pm on Tuesdays.
You can find more information on the Lennox Evangelical Church’s website.
Warm spaces near Dumbarton
Most warm spaces aren't open everyday. You might want to travel further to spend time somewhere warmer. If you know of any other warm spaces nearby, please let us know.
OKFP, Old Kilpatrick
Community chatty cafe. Free hot drinks and selection of cakes and biscuits. 12pm-4pm on weekdays.
Warm spaces in Helensburgh
Community groups and business in Helensburgh have come together to offer warm spaces every weekday in the town. These are open from 10am to at least 5pm over winter.
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You can find information about each of the venues on the Winter Welcome Spaces website.