Community Living Rooms Fenland

What to expect: 

You’re sure to get a warm welcome at our local Community Living Rooms, run by dedicated volunteers and community members.

You don’t need to book to attend the Community Living Rooms, nor do you have to stay for the whole time it’s open: You can drop in and leave when you feel like it.  There’s no expectation that you have to get involved in any activities, you can simply sit and enjoy a warm drink or get involved in an activity and chat to others.

Venues have access to toilets, but facilities such as parking, disabled toilets and baby change facilities vary from venue to venue.

More information

Run within existing community spaces, local residents can visit a safe and friendly environment to enjoy free refreshments and social activities, obtain information and advice, and share the company of others. The network of Community Hubs and Community Living Rooms is truly community-led; coordinated and hosted by trained volunteers within the heart of Fenland.

Fenland’s Community Living Rooms include:

• Benwick Community Living Room – Benwick Village Hall, High Street, Benwick, March, PE15 0XG. Opens: Wednesday, 8am – 12pm [Christmas closure: Hub will open as normal throughout the festive period]

• Chatteris Community Living Room – Bricstan Cafe within Chatteris Parish Church, Market Hill, Chatteris, PE16 6BA. Opens: Thursday, 10am – 12pm [Christmas closure: Hub will open as normal apart from 26 December when it will be closed]

• Coates Community Living Room – Coates Public Hall, 1 The Fold, Coates, Peterborough, PE7 2BP. Opens: Monday, 10am – 12pm [Christmas closure: Hub will open as normal throughout the festive period]

• Christchurch Umbrella – Christchurch Community Centre, Upwell Road, Christchurch, Wisbech, PE14 9LL. Opens: Alternate Wednesdays (2nd and 4th of each month) 11am -1pm; Every Thursday 1.30pm – 3.30pm and Friday 9.30am – 11.30am [Christmas closure: Hub will open as normal apart from w/c 23 December when it will be closed]

• Doddington Community Living Room – Doddington Church Rooms, New Street, Doddington, March, PE15 0SP. Opens: Friday, 10am – 1.30pm [Christmas closure: Hub will open as normal apart from 27 December when it will be closed]

• Manea Community Hub – The Church Rooms, Parish Church of St Nicholas, High Street, Manea, March, PE15 0JD. Opens: Wednesday, 9.30am – 12pm [Christmas closure: Hub will open as normal apart from 25 December and 1 January when it will be closed]

• (March) FACT Living Room Space – FACT, 5 Martin Avenue, March, PE15 0AY. Opens: Tuesday, 12.30pm – 2pm [Christmas closure: Hub will open as normal apart from 24 and 31 December when it will be closed]

• Wimblington Community Living Room – Wimblington Parish Hall, Addison Road, Wimblington, March, PE15 0QT. Opens: Friday, 10am – 12pm [Christmas closure: To be advised]

• Wisbech Fenland Families and Baby Bank Community Living Room – 11 Union Street, Avenue, Wisbech, PE13 1DN. Opens: Tuesday, 10am – 1pm [Christmas closure: Hub will be closed on 30 December]

• Wisbech North Coffee Morning – Oasis Centre, St Michael’s Avenue, Wisbech, PE13 3NR. Opens: Monday, 10am – 12pm [Christmas closure: Hub will be closed on 23 and 30 December]

If you are interested in volunteering at the Community Hubs then please speak to a member of staff at the relevant organisation or contact Cambridgeshire Acre who can put you in touch with the right person you can call them on 01353 860850, or email [email protected]

If you or someone you care for is affected by cancer their Macmillan Village Agents can help.

Cambridgeshire ACRE in Partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support has a new Fenland Community Cancer Champions service which ensures that people living in Fenland have improved knowledge about cancer and support to access early diagnosis, treatment and personalised care.

They support adults living in Fenland to:

• Provide you or someone you care for with practical and emotional support.
• Check your wellbeing and match you to the best support available.
• Represent you by liaising with health professionals involved in your cancer care, Macmillan cancer support workers and other services.
• Link you with Community Cancer Champions and local volunteers near you for peer support and opportunities to socialise.

Their Macmillan Village Agents and Cancer Champions are based in Community Living Rooms across Fenland and can also see you in a venue that’s best for you.

How to contact

Phone 01353 865025

Website : www.cambsacre.org.uk

Email – [email protected]

Family, friends or professionals may make referrals, with permission from the person being referred, using our online referral form:

www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Macmillan_Village_Agent_Referral

The Community Living Rooms are free to attend.