Newcastle College is opening up to the community twice a week this winter, providing a safe, warm space with access to hot food and a range of activities and digital support.

As well as having the heating on, hot drinks and soup will be available free of charge, as well as free internet and electricity access and a range of films, craft activities and board games. There will also be support with CV writing and job searching available one day a week.

Join us and access:

  • a warm and safe space

  • free hot drinks and soup

  • free internet access using your own devices

  • use of computers on Fridays

  • activities including films, crafts and board games

  • support with CV writing and job searching on Fridays


There is no booking or registration required to make use of Newcastle College’s warm spaces, simply turn up at the locations on the days and times listed below.

Tuesdays, 5pm-7.30pm. Newcastle College HE Hub

Armstrong House
Rye Hill Campus
Scotswood Road
NE4 7SA

  • warm space with hot drinks, soup.

  • access to college WiFi on personal devices

  • board games

  • cards

  • Christmas crafts

  • films


Fridays, 1pm-3.30pm. Riverside Dene Campus

Cruddas Park
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 7RW

  • warm space with hot drinks, soup.

  • access to college computers and WiFi on personal devices

  • board games

  • cards

  • Christmas crafts

  • support with job searching and CV writing

Principal Scott Bullock explains: “We consider Newcastle College to be at the heart of our community and we want to provide for that community during this difficult time.

“The weather has really started to turn cold, and nobody should have to face the choice between heating or eating. We want to make sure that the most vulnerable people in our community can come and keep warm and safe, and so our warm spaces are open to everybody. There will be warm meals provided and there will be a range of crafts and activities for everyone.

“Our role in the North East is to enable social mobility and economic prosperity and make real impact in the local area. We’re here to help people of all ages and backgrounds whatever their circumstances. Part of that is providing access to technology, but we also want to provide as much practical advice and support as possible too.

“It’s not just about keeping warm, it’s a safe space and a safe community that I hope can really make a difference to people in our local area.”