St James launches as a ‘Place of Welcome’ this Tuesday, January 15th at 10.00 am. Councillor Mahadi H Sharif Mahamed, who is supporting this initiative will be attending too so please come along for free hot drinks, snacks and fellowship.  

There are five principles to a ‘Place of Welcome’, which our coffee morning already incorporates….

Place: An accessible and hospitable building, open at the same time every week

People: Open to everyone, regardless of their circumstances or situation, and staffed by volunteers

Presence: A place where people actively listen to one another

Provision: Offering free refreshments (at least a cup of tea and biscuit) and basic local information

Participation: Recognises that every person coming to a Place of Welcome will bring talents, experiences and skills that they might be willing to share locally.