Chipping Norton leisure centre to offer a warm welcome this winter

Chipping Norton leisure centre in Chipping Norton has been designated a Warm Space by GLL, the not-for-profit charitable social enterprise that operates it on behalf of West Oxfordshire District Council.

The new initiative has been set up in response to this winter’s cost of living crisis and will offer anyone living in the vicinity of a participating leisure centre a warm welcome, comfortable seating, and the opportunity to charge a phone or device or even have a hot shower.  In addition, leading wholesale food service company Brakes, has agreed to donate free tea, coffee and biscuits.

The Warm Space will be open to all, both leisure centre members and non-members alike on Wednesday and Friday 09:00 – 12:00.

Commenting on the Warm Spaces initiative Lewis Brain, General Manager at Chipping Norton leisure centre said: “As a facility at the heart of our local community we quickly became aware that a number of local residents were concerned that they might struggle to heat their homes this winter and as a charitable social enterprise we wanted to help.

Leisure centres are ideally suited to serve as warm spaces, they are easily accessible, known to everyone and a natural meeting place.  Our staff will be on hand to offer a warm welcome to anyone wishing to make the most of our warm space during the difficult months ahead.”