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Newtown church opens warm space, offering hot drinks, activities for pre-schoolers, board games and crafts

Phil Creighton by Phil Creighton
Friday, January 27, 2023 6:01 am
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Hot drinks, a warm space and activities for all ages is on offer in a Newtown church Picture: Pixabay

Hot drinks, a warm space and activities for all ages is on offer in a Newtown church Picture: Pixabay

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A NEWTOWN church has launched a warm space, which is open until at least Saturday, February 11.

St John’s Cafe, part of St John and St Stephen’s Church in Orts Road, runs sessions across the week with free fairtrade tea and coffee available.

A drop-in cafe for parents, carers and pre-schoolers is open from 8.45am to 10am on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

On Mondays from 10am to 11.30am, there is a pre-school Kids’ Cafe, with toys, stories and crafts.

On Tuesday, a craft cafe runs from 10.30am to 12.30pm. This is to allow people to enjoy activities such as sewing and knitting. A jacket potato lunch, costing £1.50, runs from 12.30pm to 2pm.

On Thursdays, there is an informal cafe communion and chat session from 10.30am to noon.

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And on Fridays, the church is open for a games cafe from 10.30am to noon. Board and card games are available, but there is no obligation to play.

For more details, log on to stjohnandststephen.org.uk

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