Surrey County Council has launched its annual Warm Welcome scheme for the autumn and winter.<\/p>\n
Community venues and libraries across the county will offer free hot drinks and the opportunity to connect with others until 31 March 2027.<\/p>\n
The service in over 100 venues available across Surrey, with those taking part shown on a map, external<\/a> on the authority’s website. <\/p>\n “Keeping warm at home has become a challenge” said Mark Nuti, cabinet member for health, wellbeing and public health.<\/p>\n “No-one should have to feel isolated and cold in their own home” he said.<\/p>\n “Each space may offer something slightly different but they are all united by a shared commitment to providing warmth, kindness, connections and of course, a cup of tea.”<\/p>\n The project, which has run since 2022, will also offer energy advice and help to access other support services.<\/p>\n It is being supported by the Crisis and Resilience Fund, a government funded scheme that helps people on low incomes.<\/p>\n Follow BBC Surrey on Facebook, external<\/a>, on X, external<\/a>, and on Instagram, external<\/a> and listen to BBC Radio Surrey on Sounds<\/a>. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@bbc.co.uk, external<\/a> or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250.<\/p>\n