Have you been thinking about coming along to one of our Warm Places?
Here are some frequently asked questions about what they have to offer:
Who can attend? Our Warm Places are early years hubs welcoming parents, carers and their children between the ages of 0 – 5 years.
Why is the Warm Place for 0-5 years? Due to health and safety, our Warm Places are best suited to children between the ages of 0-5 years.
Can I bring my older children along? We will be hosting outdoor sessions throughout the summer holidays to ensure families with children up to the age of 12 can attend. These activities will be promoted on our social media channels and website.
What is available at the Warm Places?:
- A warm welcome
- Activities for parent/carer and child
- Chance to meet others in your local area
- Opportunity to chat with partner organisations
- Free breakfast items and nutritious snacks
Where do they run?
- Pollokshaws Burgh Hall, Pollokshaws
- St.Margaret Mary’s Church Hall, Castlemilk
When do they run?
Warm Place Castlemilk:
- Monday’s from 12 pm – 2 pm and Thursday’s from 9.30 am – 11 am.
Warm Place Pollokshaws:
- Tuesday’s & Wednesday’s from 9.15 am – 11.30 am.
What are the benefits of attending?:
- Meet other local parents
- Strengthening bonding and attachment with your child
- Take part in activities which encourage your child’s development
- Opportunity to chat with partner organisations
- Free to attend
- Enjoy free breakfast items
Who are the partner organisations that attend? We welcome partner organisations each week to our Warm Places who are available to families to have an informal chat. Visitors have included our local Health Improvement Team, Nationwide Building Society, Enable Scotland, Citizens Advice Bureau and The Daisy Project. The Breastfeeding Network attend the Warm Place Pollokshaws every Tuesday to offer support around infant feeding.
