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Holbrooks Community Centre on BBC News

On Monday 20th November, BBC News visited our Social Supermarket, Community Cafe and Warm Safe Space, to find out what we do and how it helps the Holbrooks Community, especially with the cost of living crisis we are all facing. ..

The article says..

High levels of fuel poverty have seen a rise in demand for Coventry warm banks, the charity that runs them says.

Holbrooks Community Association supports people struggling to heat their homes and the rise has come before the weather really turns cold.

The charity opened two venues last year to help those with soaring energy prices and living costs.

In 2021, Coventry City Council said the city had one of the UK's highest levels of fuel poverty, with a rate of 20.8%.

The banks are spaces where people can go to warm up for free if they cannot afford to heat their own home.

The cost of living and the state of the British economy will come into focus this week in his autumn statement on Wednesday..

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Community Cafe Coordinator Vacancy

by Mark Graham • 24 Jan, 2024

Community Café Coordinator £11.44 - £13 per hour (dependent on experience) 5 Hours Per Week (We hope to expand the provision subject to identified need and future grant funding)

Christmas Opening Hours at HCCA

by Mark Graham • 22 Dec, 2023

Tractor Run

by Mark Graham • 07 Dec, 2023

Come to Holbrook lane and watch the tractors at our Centre on the park. Grab some warm mulled wine, a hot batch and wave them on. We will also have to mbola and guess the weight of the cake and raffle tickets on sale for some amazing prizes including a booze hamper, meal for 2 and Nandos Arena Park, Pamper Hamper and loads of other stuff too! We are open from 5pm tractors Estimated time 7pm **Please not the HCCA have not organised the tractor run, we are just opening our centre for refreshments and a bit of fun

Wellbeing Wednesdays

by Mark Graham • 21 Nov, 2023

Wellbeing Wednesdays are go at Holbrooks Community Care Association, 115 Holbrook Lane, Coventry, CV6 4DE, 12:30 - 1:30 pm Whether it be armchair aerobics, armchair yoga, relaxation techniques, a walk in the park, or just a chat over a cuppa, we have your wellbeing needs covered. These sessions are suitable for all. No booking required, so just pop in on a Wednesday between 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm and join us!