Keeping Warm and Well in Pembrokeshire this winter
As temperatures drop this week, the Keep Warm Keep Well programme is once again stepping up to support people across Pembrokeshire helping households manage the ongoing cost of living pressures and stay warm and well at home this winter.
Led by the Pembrokeshire Community Hub, in partnership with Pembrokeshire County Council, Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services (PAVS), and a wide range of agencies including Hywel Dda Health Board, Emergency Services, and the Voluntary Sector, the campaign aims to connect individuals and families with essential local information and practical support.
Across Pembrokeshire, communities and organisations are working hard to provide local solutions such as warm, welcoming spaces, hot meals, community activities, and advice on energy, money, and debt management.
This year, warm spaces are funded by Welsh Government and Pembrokeshire County Council and administered by PAVS through the Supporting Communities Action Fund (SCAF). These spaces offer a chance to meet others, take part in activities, and enjoy a warm meal. For example, the Crymych Arms has relaunched its popular weekly winter warm room scheme. A spokesperson for the volunteer committee said: “We are so grateful to PAVS and the Keep Warm Keep Well team for providing the support funding to allow us to deliver the meals at a reduced cost for local people. It’s great that the community has a chance to come together on a Thursday afternoon, enjoy a warm space and share an affordable cooked meal.”
For a map of warm spaces across Pembrokeshire visit www.pembrokeshirecommunityhub.org.uk or call 01437 723660.
If you need information about support is available in your area, contact the Pembrokeshire Community Hub. The team will talk through your situation and connect you with the right community group or service, working alongside Pembrokeshire’s Community Connector team. There is a lot of help available locally and across Wales.
Sophie Buckley, Strengthening Communities Programme Manager at PAVS said: “Our goal is to ensure that everyone in Pembrokeshire knows where to turn for help – whether that’s accessing warm spaces, financial advice, food support, or community resources. By working together, we can make sure no one faces these difficulties alone. Anyone who is worried about how they are going to afford to pay their bills this winter, stay warm or purchase the essentials, can contact my colleagues in the Pembrokeshire Community Hub. You will receive a warm welcome from a really friendly team who can have a chat with you about the support that is available. The Hub has an easy ‘one call that’s all’ approach, call 01437 723660, or you can email enquiries@pembrokeshirecommunityhub.org”.
