Old Trafford ‘Warm Hub’ reopens to support people this winter

A warm hub is reopening its doors in Trafford to help those struggling to heat their homes.

L&Q ran their free warm hub at the Limelight centre last year, and it will be open again every Friday from 3-6pm, starting Friday 1 December.

The hub offers a warm place for people to come and get a hot drink, make friends, and socialise with members of the community.

Last winter, three of the social landlord’s flagship community centres hosted warm hubs. 144 residents visited in total, with attendance going up each month, and they were successful in supporting local people with rising living costs and social isolation – all in a welcoming environment, without prejudice. 

Matt Corbett, Director of L&Q Foundation said: “The cost of living remains a real challenge for low-income households. We surveyed our residents last year and found that 60% expected they would have to choose between heating and eating over the winter. This was before the higher costs for heating homes took hold –  with Ofgem announcing today that energy prices will rise again in January.

In times of economic hardship, our duty to help those that are less well-off is more important than ever. That’s why we’re re-opening our hubs this year, offering local people a warm meeting place and home away from home.”

Limelight is a health and wellbeing hub where people can come to meet, eat, celebrate, collaborate, learn and grow. Nestled in the centre of Old Trafford, this popular, award-winning space has become the beating heart of the local community, with facilities including a salon, restaurant, library, GP surgery, opticians, pharmacy, nursery and 81 extra care homes.

Limelight’s festive markets will take place on Saturday 9 December from 12-3pm and feature live carols, market stalls and a visit from Santa.