17 Feb 2025

Right at Home Derby offers space for residents to keep warm and make new connections

The free event, ‘A Warm Space’, runs throughout the winter and is open every Friday.

Hosted at Willington Village Hall, the weekly event welcomes all members of the community to enjoy hot and cold refreshments and a friendly chat in a comfortable environment. Launched in November, A Warm Space also provides fun and engaging activities, at no cost to attendees.

John Houghton, Owner of Right at Home Derby, said: “A Warm Space has been a wonderful hub for bringing the local community together, creating connections, and building friendships.

“In the New Year, we’re excited to add table activities like adult colouring and a quiz to make it an even more welcoming and engaging place for everyone.”

Jeanne Poyser, 74, a regular attendee of the event, said: “I really enjoy my visits to this event. It enables me to get out of the house, socialise and make new connections.”

Fellow attendee and Right at Home Client, Janet Murcott, 85, added: “I attended A Warm Space last month and it was lovely seeing everyone looking so festive in their Christmas jumpers. Right at Home laid on hot drinks and warm mince pies. It was just wonderful. I’ll definitely be returning.”