The Keepers in Kingswood
Weekly Activities
Where you can find your local Keepers in Kingswood
The Keepers in Kingswood is the first satellite hub of The Keepers, Wotton Area Community Hub offering a Drop-in Café and a Community Pantry and Information Point.
Drop-in Cafe
Location: Lower Schoolroom, The Walk, Kingswood, GL12 8RP
Opening Times
Tuesday: 2pm - 5pm
Friday: 10am - 1pm
Our Drop-in café is much more than a café. It is a safe and welcoming place to meet others, and find help if you need it.
Our fabulous volunteers are there to welcome visitors, spend time with you and if needed act as a sign post to where help can be found.
We also invite local organisations, services and groups to visit us and provide valuable advice and support to the local community.
Pay As You Feel
Community Pantry and Information Point
Location: St Mary’s Church, High Street, Kingswood, GL12 8RS
Opening Times
Monday - Saturday: 10am - 4pm
The Community Pantry is located inside St Mary’s basic foodstuffs and toiletries available to anyone in the village who may benefit from this provision.
From forgetting to put a tin of baked beans in your shopping to struggling to make ends meet, the pantry is available for anyone in the village to take what you need on a Pay-as-you-feel basis. This may be £0 or £20 and everything in between!
You can also find details and contact information for for various local services, groups and organisations who can offer a variety of support.
Need Transport?
A limited number of spaces are available on our volunteer transport. To book a lift please call 07585 466418 and mention "Keepers in Kingswood transport".
What’s on in Kingswood
Mindsong- Sing 2 Remember
Come and sing with us, share memories, make new friends, and access support in a warm, welcoming space
Sing 2 Remember is for:
People living with dementia at home and those who care for them
People experiencing loneliness or isolation
People who love to sing but no longer feel comfortable joining a choir
No booking required , just come along and join in.
Tuesdays - Fortnightly, 2pm - 3pm
Get fit where you sit
Join us for a gentle and fun Chair Exercise class led by Nicola. No need to book, just come along.
Tuesdays, twice a month, 2pm - 2:45pm.
Digital Support
Need help with your digital device? Get support with emails, internet browsing, Facebook, WhatsApp, online shopping, and staying safe from scams and fraud.
Pop in and see Iestyn, no booking required.
Tuesdays - Fortnightly 3pm - 4:30pm.
Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Drop-in
Come and meet our friendly PCSO and share any worries or concerns you have, ask any questions, ask for advice or discuss crime prevention.
No need to book.
How you can get involved
1 - Become a Volunteer
We have a variety of volunteering roles available as part of our new drop in café, you could:
Sit and chat to those who pop in*
Serve drinks and cakes in the café*
Welcome and help answer queries on reception*
Help set up and take down to get ready for each session
Bake cakes every 1-3 months to serve in the café
Wash tea towels and aprons
From one hour a month to 4 hours a week, every hour will really make a difference!
To note: The ✻ roles require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, policies to be read and a short safeguarding course to be completed.
Use the button below to sign up to be one of our volunteers!
2 - Become a Supporter
Provide a regular financial contribution, helping us to meet our ongoing costs, and become self supporting.
3 -Donate to our Community Pantry
We appreciate any donations of food items and toiletries that we can use to offer in our community pantry.
Examples of items you could donate include:
* Dried food e.g. cereal, pasta, rice
* Tinned food e.g. baked beans, chopped tomatoes, tinned fruit
* Sanitary products e.g. tampons, sanitary pads
* Toiletries e.g. shower gel, toothpaste
* Toilet Roll
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept food items that include nuts and alcohol, refrigerated or frozen foods, homemade items, items that have been opened or have damaged packaging and any items that have passed their best before date.
Items can be dropped off in the ‘Keepers in Kingswood’ collection box located in the porch in St Mary’s Church, Kingswood.
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