Staying Warm in Redbridge this Winter

The winter weather is here and in full effect. As temperatures drop, the cost of heating goes up, and it can be harder and harder to stay warm. 

Thankfully, Redbridge Council, in partnership with a range of organisations in the borough, has established a network of 17 Community Living Rooms, which are warm, cool, dry and welcoming places for residents to use.  

These include 11 libraries, and 6 faith and community halls.  

Each is different and their offer will be different – some will have activities, some will offer drinks and some will be quiet spaces.   

You are invited to come to any of the places listed below during their opening times. 

Libraries

  • Aldersbrook 
  • Central Library 
  • Fullwell Library 
  • Gants Hill Library 
  • Goodmayes Library 
  • Hainault Library 
  • Keith Axon Centre 
  • Seven Kings Library 
  • South Woodford Library 
  • Wanstead Library 
  • Woodford Green Library 

Find locations and opening hours of Redbridge libraries 

Faith and community halls 

Hainault 

St Paul’s Church: Arrowsmith Road, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 4NZ
Opening times: Thursdays 10am-12pm 

Ilford 

VHP Ilford Hindu Centre and Mandir: 43-45 Cleveland Rd, Ilford, IG1 1EE 
Opening times: 9.30am-12pm and 6pm-8pm every day 

Vine United Reform Church: 12 Riches Road, IG1 1JH 
Opening times: 9am-12pm on Monday, Thursdays and Fridays 

South Woodford 

Holy Trinity South Woodford: 185 Hermon Hill, South Woodford, E18 1QQ 

Woodford 

St Mary’s Church: 207 High Rd, London, E18 2PA 
Opening times: Wednesday 11am-11:30am; Thursdays 10am-11.30am; Sundays 11am-12pm 

Woodford Green 

Salway Evangelical Church: Forest Approach, Woodford, Woodford Green, IG8 9BW 
Opening times: Tuesdays 2pm-4pm