These venues offer warm and welcoming spaces with activities across the borough.
Mondays
| Location | Time/opening hours | Address | Activity | Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelvedon Hatch - The Hub | 9am - 12:30pm (excluding Bank holiday Mondays) | The Fane Hall, St Nicholas Church, Kelvedon Hatch, 2 Church Road, Brentwood, CM14 5TJ |
Free tea, coffee and cakes. Toys available for toddlers. Warm Space, Activities, chat, support, just turn up | Accessible Toilets On street parking |
| Brentwood CVS | 9:30-11:30am | Merrymeade House, Merrymeade Chase, Brentwood, CM15 9FE |
Traditional Board Games & Friendly Chatter. Tea, Coffee, Biscuits, Porridge, Soup Leaflets and Booklets from Local services. Warm packs also available. Free of Charge | Toilets Café Parking |
| Food Hub, Hutton | 10am-12pm | St Peters Church, Claughton Way, Hutton, Brentwood, CM13 1JS |
Collect a free food parcel. Brentwood Residents from 10am & out of area from 11am No Cost No Judgement No Proof | Toilets Café Wi-Fi Parking |
| Brentwood Baptist Church | 10am – 1pm | Brentwood Baptist Church, 91 Kings Road, Brentwood, CM14 4DR |
Warm Welcome Space tea /coffee and biscuits, All are free. Friendly people to chat to. | Accessible toilets Limited parking |
| Doddinghurst Wellbeing hub | 11am-1:30pm | Doddinghurst Village Hall, Church Lane, Doddinghurst, Brentwood CM15 ONJ |
Monday Lunch club | Toilets Parking |
| Tots Aloud | 1-3pm (term time only) | Doddinghurst Road Community Church, 56-60 Doddinghurst Road, Pilgrims Hatch, CM15 9PL |
Toddler Group £1.50 per family. Various toys and activities for 0-5y/o also refreshments available for children and adults. This space is intended for carers, parents and grandparents to meet other people and have a safe place to engage with their child. For more details Contact aaron.drcc@outlook.com |
Toilets Refreshments Nappy Changing Parking |
| Doddinghurst | 2-4pm | Priest House Meeting Room, Doddinghurst, Brentwood, CM15 0NN |
Village quiz | Toilets |
| Ingatestone Library | 2-7pm | High Street, Ingatestone, CM4 9EU |
Book Groups, Crafty Corner and mark making sessions for children between 3:30 and 16:30pm. Hot drinks are available on Mondays between 14:30 -16:00 tea coffee and orange squash for children. Jigsaws also available in library to take a break from stress | Free Parking on Bell Mead Road |
| Doddinghurst Crochet class | 7:30pm- 9pm | Priest House Meeting Room, Doddinghurst, Brentwood, CM15 0NN |
Different crochet project each week, taught from beginner level Tea, Coffee, Water, Biscuits | Toilets Parking opposite the priest house |
Tuesdays
| Locations | Time/ opening hours | Address | Activities | Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Bread Café | 9:30am – 12:30pm | St Peters Church, Claughton Way, Hutton, Brentwood, CM13 1JS |
Hot food café, open Warm Space, activities, advice and social events. Website has all activities Hutton Parish - Daily Bread | Toilets Café Parking Wi-Fi |
| Food Hub Hutton | 10am-12pm | St Peters Church, Claughton Way, Hutton, Brentwood, CM13 1JS |
Collect a free food parcel, Brentwood residents from 10am &out of area from 11am NO cost NO judgement NO proof On Tuesdays Barclays are on site (9-5) Peabody in every Tuesday morning | Toilets Café Parking Wi-Fi |
| Ingatestone Community Centre | 10am-12pm | 7 High Street, Ingatestone, CM4 9ED |
Coffee morning Tea, coffee, cake, teacakes etc available to buy. No need to book | Toilets Car parking (on payment) |
| Rose & Crown | 11am-12:30pm | Rose & Crown, 390 Ongar Road, Brentwood, CM15 9JH |
Warm Welcome Space Tea/Coffee and Biscuits – FREE OF CHARGE Friendly People to chat to Hot food available to purchase | Toilets Hot food Available Parking Wi-Fi |
| Doddinghurst wellbeing hub | 2-4pm | Priest House Meeting Room, Doddinghurst, Brentwood, CM15 0NN |
Craft and Chatter (mainly for the creation of small gifts (knitted, crochet, sewing), for the kids at school and to decorate the church. Tea coffee and cake | Toilets |
| Doddinghurst Wellbeing Hub | 2-4pm, (every second Tuesday of every month) | St Margaret of Scotland, Doddinghurst Road, Doddinghurst, Brentwood, CM15 9ED |
Play games, craft, natter, can bring your own homemade cakes tea and cakes, everyone welcome. No cost, however, donations for cakes and tea always welcome not necessary | Toilets Parking |
| Crochet Class | 7:30pm -9pm | Priest House Meeting Room, Doddinghurst, Brentwood, CM15 0NN |
Different crochet projects each week, taught from beginner level | Toilets Parking opposite the priest house |
Wednesdays
| Locations | Time/opening hours | Address | Activities | Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ingatestone Library | 9:00am-1pm | High street, Ingatestone, CM4 9EU |
Warm space, Baby and toddler rhyme time on a Wednesday between 9:15-9:45 | Free Parking on bell mead |
| Daily Bread Café | 9:30am- 12:30pm | St Peters Church, Claughton Way, Hutton, Brentwood, CM13 1JS |
Hot food café, open Warm Space, activities, advice and social events. Website has all activities Hutton Parish - Daily Bread | Toilets Café Parking Wi-Fi |
| St Thomas Church of Canterbury, Brentwood | 10am -12pm | St Thomas Church Centre, St Thomas Rd, Brentwood, CM14 4D |
Warm space hub with hot drinks and cake available to purchase. Social Interaction and fellowship | Baby change Accessible Toilets |
| Food Hub Hutton | 10am-12pm | St Peters Church, Claughton Way, Hutton, Brentwood, CM13 1JS |
Collect a free food parcel, Brentwood residents from 10am &out of area from 11am. No Cost No Judgement No Proof On Wednesdays Barclays are on site (9-5) | Toilets Café Wi-Fi |
| Doddinghurst Wellbeing Hub | 2-4pm | Priest House Meeting Room, Doddinghurst, Brentwood, CM15 0NN |
Card Club (whist) Need to book with Ramona Smart 01277821135. Limited Places. Currently a waiting list. | Toilets Parking |
| Doddinghurst Road Community church | 10am – 1pm | Doddinghurst Road Community Church, 56-60 Doddinghurst Road, Pilgrims Hatch, CM15 9PL |
Get support with Peabody, Foodbank, our Chaplain or come and sit on our chat table or craft table. We have some traditional board games, colouring books, card games and more. For more information, email aaron.drcc@outlook.com |
Toilets - Refreshments - Nappy changing facilities - Parking |
| DRCC YOUTH | 3:30 to 5:30pm,term time only | Doddinghurst Road Community Church, 56-60 Doddinghurst Road, Pilgrims Hatch, CM15 9PL |
Youth Club for secondary school aged young people. We have a range of activities: - Games - Switch - PS4 - FIFA - Snacks, toasties, cooking - Table Tennis - Basketball - Arts and Crafts and more. Run by professional youth workers and DBS checked team. For more information, email aaron.drcc@outlook.com. |
Toilets - Refreshments - Nappy changing facilities - Parking |
| Manna Meals Bishops Hall community centre | Every Wednesday during term time View manna meals website for more details 4pm-6pm | Bishops’ Hall Park Community Centre, 3 Elizabeth Road, Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood, CM15 9NU |
2 course hot meal, sandwich selection, soup, snacks etc tea coffee squash, kids activities/story time, grocery bags. FREE OF CHARGE NO BOOKING REQUIRED. Either pop in, stay, takeaway Email contactmannameals@gmail.com Website - https://mannameals.org/news-and-updates |
Parking Accessible Toilets |
| Bentley common | 9am to 12pm, first and third Wednesday of the month | St Pauls Church Centre, Mores Lane, Brentwood, CM14 5RZ |
The Coffee Club - Coffee, Cake and Chat. Bread and Cakes often available for free. All ages welcome. | Accessible Toilets On street parking |
Thursdays
| Locations | Time/opening time | Address | Activity | Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Pop up Café | 9AM-1PM | Christ Church, Warley Hill, Warley, CM13 3AA |
Café with hot and cold food available to eat in or takeaway. Small selection of toys provided for our younger customers to enjoy. Everyone welcome. To find out more, visit Christ Church, Warley | Parking onsite Toilets Disabled toilets Baby changing facilities Wheelchair accessible |
| Daily Bread Café | 9:30-12:30am | St Peters Church, Claughton Way, Hutton, Brentwood, CM13 1JS |
Hot food café, open Warm Space, activities, advice and social events. Website has all activities Hutton Parish - Daily Bread | Toilets Café WIFI |
| Toddler Group | 10:30-12pm (term time) | St Thomas Church Centre, St Thomas Rd, Brentwood, CM14 4D |
£3 per session, refreshments available for both adults and children. Playtime for children with parental supervision | Baby change Play space, Toilets accessible toilets |
| Food hub Hutton | 10am-12pm | St Peters Church, Claughton Way, Hutton, Brentwood, CM13 1JS |
Collect a free food parcel, Brentwood residents from 10am &out of area from 11am No Cost No judgement No Proof | Toilets Café WIFI |
| Ingatestone community centre | 12pm-2pm | 7 High Street, Ingatestone, CM4 9ED |
Over 60s lunch club, main course and dessert -£12 | -Toilets - Car Parking (on payment) |
Fridays
| Locations | Time/opening time | Address | Activity | Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Pop up Café | 9AM-1PM | Christ Church, Warley Hill, Warley, CM13 3AA |
Café with hot and cold food available to eat in or takeaway. Small selection of toys provided for our younger customers to enjoy. Everyone welcome. To find out more, visit Christ Church, Warley | Parking onsite Toilets Disabled toilets Baby changing facilities Wheelchair accessible |
| Daily Bread Café | 9:30-12:30am | St Peters Church, Claughton Way, Hutton, Brentwood, CM13 1JS |
Hot food café, open Warm Space, activities, advice and social events. Website has all activities Hutton Parish - Daily Bread | Toilets Café WIFI |
| Toddler Group | 10:30-12pm (term time) | St Thomas Church Centre, St Thomas Rd, Brentwood, CM14 4D |
£3 per session, refreshments available for both adults and children. Playtime for children with parental supervision | Baby change Play space, Toilets accessible toilets |
| Food hub Hutton | 10am-12pm | St Peters Church, Claughton Way, Hutton, Brentwood, CM13 1JS |
Collect a free food parcel, Brentwood residents from 10am &out of area from 11am No Cost No judgement No Proof | Toilets Café WIFI |
| Ingatestone community centre | 12pm-2pm | 7 High Street, Ingatestone, CM4 9ED |
Over 60s lunch club, main course and dessert -£12 | -Toilets - Car Parking (on payment) |
Saturdays
| Location | Time/opening hours | Address | Activity | Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Hub Hutton | 9:30-11;30 | St Peters Church, Claughton Way, Hutton, Brentwood, CM13 1JS |
Collect a free food parcel, Brentwood residents from 10am &out of area from 11am NO cost NO judgement NO proof | Toilets Café Wi-Fi |
| Ingatestone Library | 9-5 | High street, Ingatestone, CM4 9EU |
Warm Space | Free Parking Bell mead Road |