A warm welcome in your community

08 January 2024

We are extending the purpose and opening hours of venues across our communities to provide some home comforts and access to some essential services.

Facilities will vary from venue to venue, but may include:

café facilities
access to wifi
washing facilities
kitchens
charging points

Map of warm spaces

The map below shows warm spaces across East Ayrshire or you can also view an accessible list of warm spaces by town or village.

Select the full screen icon to view a larger map (top right of map). Use the filter and search options.

Warm spaces by town or village

Auchinleck

Warm spaces in Auchinleck
Location	Opening times	Support available
Shapeshift Fitness/Wellbeing Studio Unit 30, Highhouse Industrial Estate, Barony Road, Auchinleck KA18 2LL	Tuesday 12 noon to 3pm	Free homemade soup, crusty bread and good company in a safe welcoming non-judgemental environment
East Ayrshire Leisure venues: Auchinleck Boswell Centre LIbrary, Boswell Centre, Well Road, Auchinleck, Cumnock KA18 2LA	Find out more about opening times at East Ayrshire Leisure: A Warm Welcome	East Ayrshire Leisure will be complementing their existing services by offering spaces where local residents can access hot snacks and drinks, fresh fruit and more

Catrine

Warm spaces in Catrine
Location	Opening times	Support available
Catrine Community Action Plan Group Lodge St John 497 Social Clun, Sloan Street, Catrine, Mauchline KA5 6LT	Tuesday 12 noon to 2pm	12 O’clock Gang - for a brew and blether, offering soup and sandwiches

Cumnock

Warm spaces in Cumnock
Location	Opening times	Support available
Council for Voluntary Organisations East Ayrshire (CVOEA) Community living room at Community Routes 46 Townhead Street, Cumnock, Cumnock, Ayrshire KA18 1LD	Tuesday 12:30pm to 3:30pm	Free hot soup, tea and coffee Keep warm and charge your phone and meet people
Ochiltree Community Hub 45 Main Street, Ochiltree, Cumnock KA18 2PE	Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm Saturday 10am to 2pm	Cafe open Free chair aerobics class on a Wednesday at 10am
East Ayrshire Leisure venues: Cumnock Library, 1 Greenholm Road, Cumnock KA18 1LH	Find out more about opening times at East Ayrshire Leisure: A Warm Welcome	East Ayrshire Leisure will be complementing their existing services by offering spaces where local residents can access hot snacks and drinks, fresh fruit and more

Dalmellington

Warm spaces in Dalmellington
Location	Opening times	Support available
The Zone Initiative and Coalfield Regeneration Trust Scotland The Zone, 10 High Main Street, Dalmellington, Ayr KA6 7QN	Monday to Friday 11am to 3pm	Warm space for people to drop into for a cuppa and collect some food if required and support with energy issues

Dalrymple

Warm spaces in Dalrymple
Location	Opening times	Support available
Dalrymple Skeldon Hollybush Project (DaSH) Barbieston Road, Dalrymple, KA6 6DF	Thursday 10:30am to 12:30pm	Larder and community hub

Darvel

Warm spaces in Darvel
Location	Opening times	Support available
The Verve (in partnership with Darvel Parish Church) 9 East Main Street Darvel KA17 0AA	Saturday 2pm to 4pm	Warm welcome, offering hot soup
East Ayrshire Leisure venues: Darvel Town Hall, 10-12 W Main Street, Darvel KA17 0AQ	Find out more about opening times at East Ayrshire Leisure: A Warm Welcome	East Ayrshire Leisure will be complementing their existing services by offering spaces where local residents can access hot snacks and drinks, fresh fruit and more

Drongan

Warm spaces in Drongan
Location	Opening times	Support available
Drongan Community Association 2 Coronation Road, Drongan, KA6 7BZ	Wednesday 12:45pm to 2:45pm	Offering a cosy place for a brew and a blether
Rowantree Court Drongan, Ayr KA6 7AL	Daily	Charging points and washing machine Lunch club for older adults who are tenants or who live in the local community. Activities are also run 4 days a week Access to activities if age appropriate
Rowantree Court Drongan, Ayr KA6 7AL	Monday and Tuesday 1pm to 3pm	Charging points and washing machine Free soup and roll Access to activities if age appropriate

Dunlop

Warm spaces in Dunlop
Location	Opening times	Support available
Dunlop Village Hall 48 Main Street, Dunlop, KA3 4AN	Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10:30am to 2:30pm	Café will be open to offer warmth, company, wi-fi and free soup. All welcome

Kilmarnock

Warm spaces in Kilmarnock
Location	Opening times	Support available
Kilmarnock Baptist Church - Renew Wellbeing cafe Old Mill Road, Kilmarnock KA1 3AN	Thursday 10:30am to 2pm	Wellbeing cafe is a warm community space Refreshments, activities and wi-fi are free and adults can relax, chat, keep warm or just enjoy peace in a quiet area
East Ayrshire Churches Homelessness Action (EACHA) New Laigh Kirk’s Hall 43 John Finnie St, Kilmarnock KA1 1BL	Monday and Wednesday 1pm to 3pm	Free lunch, plus food parcels at their Community Friends sessions in New Laigh Kirk’s Hall Also offers a Friendly Fresh Start, helping people settle into their new homes Cleaning packs and small household items are available by referral by Social Services and Women’s Aid
Fedcap Portland Street Kilmarnock, KA1 1JN	Every Wednesday from December 2023 to February 2024, 10am to 11am There are also extra sessions from 10am to 3pm on 27, 28 and 29 December 2023	The winter wellness, warm place in a safe place group is to support individuals that would benefit coming along for a cup of tea, something to eat, relax and chat with the members of the Fedcap team and individuals in the group
Howard Centre - The Well Cafe 5 Portland Road, Ayrshire, Kilmarnock KA1 2BT	Tuesday 11am to 2pm Thursday 12 noon to 2pm	Coffee/tea, home-made scones, hot soup and filled rolls at affordable prices
Salvation Army 23 Sturrock Street, Kilmarnock KA1 3AH	Monday 10:30am to 3pm	Warm space with free tea and coffee Soup and sandwiches served between 11.30am and 1pm for an optional charge of £2
Salvation Army 23 Sturrock Street, Kilmarnock KA1 3AH	Thursday 11am to 12:30pm	Community drop-in with hot rolls and emergency food parcels available
Hurlford Church 12 Main Road, Crookedholm, Kilmarnock KA3 6JT	Monday 12noon to 3:30pm	Enjoy a chat over tea and coffee in warm surroundings Free and all welcome
Kay Park Church Kay Park Parish Church, London Road, Kilmarnock KA3 7AA	Tuesday 10am to 1pm Wednesday cafe from 10am to 12noon	Warms space and cafe Tasty food, music, dominoes, board games and colouring books - catering for all ages
St Joseph’s Church St Joseph R C Church, 15 Hill Street, Kilmarnock KA3 1HA	Tuesday 11am to 1pm	Community lunch offering soup, sandwiches, cakes and chat
St Joseph’s Church St Joseph R C Church, 15 Hill Street, Kilmarnock KA3 1HA	Wednesday 11am to 12 noon	Food bank with tea, coffee, biscuits and sandwiches
St Kentigern’s Church St Kentigern's Church, 36 Dunbar Drive, Kilmarnock KA3 7PR	Wednesday 10am to 12noon	Community cafe offering a warm space and hot drinks
St Kentigern’s Church St Kentigern's Church, 36 Dunbar Drive, Kilmarnock KA3 7PR	Wednesday 7pm to 9pm	Handy crafters
St Kentigern’s Church St Kentigern's Church, 36 Dunbar Drive, Kilmarnock KA3 7PR	Last Friday each month 5:45pm to 8pm	All age messy church with evening meal
St Kentigern’s Church St Kentigern's Church, 36 Dunbar Drive, Kilmarnock KA3 7PR	Every second Saturday monthly 10am to 12noon	Warm space, hot drinks and company
Take a Bow Take A Bow Opportunity Centre (Formerly New Farm Community Centre), Fraser Walk, Kilmarnock KA3 7PH	Thursday	Low priced lunches - must be booked in advance Telephone: 01563 535333
Shortlees Community Centre Blacksyke Avenue, Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, KA1 4SR	Wednesday 1pm to 3pm to offer a warm space	Warm space and food larder
Council for Voluntary Organisations East Ayrshire (CVOEA) Open Doors, 11-15 Old Irvine Road, Kilmarnock, KA1 2BD	Tuesdays from 11am to 2pm	Community Living Rooms are a warm social place where people can enjoy a hot drink and warm food
East Ayrshire Leisure venues: Crosshouse Community Library, Crosshouse Area Centre, Annandale Gardens, Crosshouse, Kilmarnock KA2 0LE Treehouse Centre, Dean Castle & Country Park Visitor Centre and Cafe, Dean Road, Kilmarnock KA3 1XB The Dick Institute, Elmbank Avenue, Kilmarnock KA1 3BT	Find out more about opening times at East Ayrshire Leisure: A Warm Welcome	East Ayrshire Leisure will be complementing their existing services by offering spaces where local residents can access hot snacks and drinks, fresh fruit and more

Kilmaurs

Warm spaces in Kilmaurs
Location	Opening times	Support available
St. Maurs Gardens Wardens House St. Maurs Gardens, Kilmarnock KA3 2SD	Monday to Friday	Lunch club offering hot meals for residents and the wider community Charging points
St. Maurs Gardens Wardens House St. Maurs Gardens, Kilmarnock KA3 2SD	Monday, Thursday, Friday from 10:30am onwards	Dominoes, chat, music and chair based exercise Hearing aid clinic and health checks once a month Charging points
St. Maurs Gardens Wardens House St. Maurs Gardens, Kilmarnock KA3 2SD	Wednesday 1pm to 3:30pm	Warm space, Free soup and roll and charging points

Logan

Warm spaces in Logan
Location	Opening times	Support available
Logan Day Centre 29 Paterson Avenue, Cumnock, KA18 3HR	Monday from 6:30pm to 8pm	Offering a free warm welcome as follows: tea and coffee free pool charging points internet access food larder use of washing machine and tumble dryer

Lugar

Warm spaces in Lugar
Location	Opening times	Support available
Lugar Parish Church Heritage and Information Centre 12 Craigston Square, Lugar, Cumnock KA18 3LG	Wednesday 11am to 2pm	Food and drink including: soup sandwiches tea and coffee cake Activities including: computers heritage centre murals (great talking point) newspapers dominoes and cards quiet area (Church)

Mauchline

Warm spaces in Mauchline
Location	Opening times	Support available
Mauchline Centre Stane 2 The Cross, Mauchline, KA5 5DA	Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 7pm to 9pm Note - opening days and times will be reviewed after the first month	Community living room, a free warm and inviting environment offering: hot drinks and biscuits phone charging board games and TV Donations of tea, coffee, hot chocolate or biscuits would be welcome
Mauchline Parish Church Mauchline Parish Church, Mauchline KA5 5BU	Every third Thursday 11:30am to 1:30pm	Shoppers lunch

Muirkirk

Warm spaces in Muirkirk
Location	Opening times	Support available
Muirkirk Community Association Burns Avenue, Muirkirk, Cumnock KA18 3RH	Monday and Wednesday 2:30pm to 4:30pm	Food larder and warm welcome and a cuppa

New Cumnock

Warm spaces in New Cumnock
Location	Opening times	Support available
New Cumnock Development Trust 21 Castle, New Cumnock, KA18 8AN	Friday 12noon to 2pm	Warm space
New Cumnock Parish Church New Cumnock Parish Church, 15-16 Castle, New Cumnock, Cumnock KA18 4AG	Monday 2pm to 4pm (open door session)	Tea, coffee and games
New Cumnock Parish Church New Cumnock Parish Church, 15-16 Castle, New Cumnock, Cumnock KA18 4AG	Thursday 9:45am to 12noon	Coffee morning
New Cumnock Working Men’s Club New Cumnock Working Mens Club, 103 Afton Bridgend, New Cumnock, Cumnock KA18 4JG	Monday 9am to 12 noon	Community larder

Newmilns

Warm spaces in Newmilns
Location	Opening times	Support available
East Ayrshire Leisure venues: Morton Hall, 100 Main Street, Newmilns KA16 9DJ	Find out more about opening times at East Ayrshire Leisure: A Warm Welcome	East Ayrshire Leisure will be complementing their existing services by offering spaces where local residents can access hot snacks and drinks, fresh fruit and more

Rankinston

Warm spaces in Rankinston
Location	Opening times	Support available
Rankinston Community Education Centre Littlemill Place, Rankinston, KA6 7HB	Wednesday 3pm to 5pm	Warm space

Stewarton

Warm spaces in Stewarton
Location	Opening times	Support available
Hamilton Gardens, Stewarton, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, KA3 5HD	Tuesday and Thursday each week	Warm space, charging points Lunch club for older adults
Hamilton Gardens, Stewarton, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, KA3 5HD	Monday 12noon to 1:30pm	Warm space, charging points Free soup and roll
John Knox Church The Cottage, High Street, Stewarton, KA3 5BX	Monday and Friday 10am to 12noon	Warm space and hot drinks
John Knox Church The Cottage, High Street, Stewarton, KA3 5BX	Wednesday 10:30am to 1:30pm	Warm space run by Thrive Stewarton offering free: arts, crafts and games hot drinks (plus soup served at 12:30pm) free Wi-Fi and device charging
East Ayrshire Leisure venues: Stewarton Area Centre, Avenue Street, Stewarton, Kilmarnock KA3 5AP Rose Reilly Sports Centre, Kilwinning Road, Stewarton, Kilmarnock KA3 3DN	Find out more about opening times at East Ayrshire Leisure: A Warm Welcome	East Ayrshire Leisure will be complementing their existing services by offering spaces where local residents can access hot snacks and drinks, fresh fruit and more

Larders, food banks and community resilience groups

You can also find more support on the following pages: