Friday Soup started in Autumn 2022 as a Warm Room initiative organised by St Bartholomew's Church and the Good neighbourhood scheme . It has developed into a weekly cafe with regulars and occasional visitors dropping in for a chat and some good homemade food. Regular meeting up strengthens and builds community . There is a wealth of evidence that shows that loneliness and social isolation increase health risks in older people and that building relationships and shared activities contribute to our well being.
The positive feedback we have from our patrons makes us feel this is a very worthwhile project.