National Grid has published a list of eleven warm spaces in Cornwall open on Sunday 25 October, provided with the charity Warm Welcome, as its teams work to restore electricity after storm damage. The operator said fallen trees and difficult access conditions could make repairs take longer than usual1.
The spaces offer warmth, hot drinks and a friendly welcome, and several also offer phone or mobile charging. Opening times range from a single morning session to a full day. The list as published is set out below1.
| Location | Postcode | Opening times |
|---|---|---|
| Marazion Church, Fore Street, Marazion (hot drinks and phone charging) | TR17 0AD | Until 4pm |
| Nancegollan Village Hall, Helston (tea, coffee and mobile charging) | TR13 0AJ | 09:00 to 11:30 |
| Pendennis Community Centre | TR11 4NG | 09:00 to 13:00 |
| Princess Pavillion | TR11 4AR | 10:00 to 16:00 |
| Centenary Methodist Church | TR14 8HS | 10:00 to 12:00 |
| The Gateway Centre, Launceston | PL15 9TR | 09:00 to 13:00 |
| Callington Methodist Church | PL17 7JJ | 10:00 to 12:00 |
| Portscatho United Church Welcome Space | TR2 5HN | 09:00 to 17:00 |
| Porthleven Methodist Church | TR13 9HL | 10:30 to 13:00 |
| Penzance Salvation Army, Queen Street | TR18 4BH | 10:30 to 13:00 |
| St Buryan, Penzance | TR19 6BA | 09:00 to 17:00 |
National Grid said its teams were working round the clock to restore power as quickly as possible, and that its engineers live and work in the same communities affected1.
The operator has not reported how many households in Cornwall are without power, when supplies are expected to be restored, or which areas are affected. The list covers Sunday 25 October only; no arrangements beyond that date have been reported1.
Why it matters for households
Households in Cornwall without electricity on Sunday 25 October can use the listed spaces for warmth, hot drinks and, at some locations, charging phones. The published times vary widely, and the earliest sessions close at 11:30, so the window for each space is limited to what is shown above1. National Grid directs people to the Warm Welcome website for the most current information on locations and times, rather than relying on its own list alone1. The operator has warned that fallen trees and access difficulties could extend repair times, meaning some homes may remain without power for longer than usual1. Further details on keeping warm during an outage are set out in the guide to keeping warm without electricity and on keeping warm in one room; the guide to warm spaces and warm hubs explains how to find one nearby. Background on how storms affect the network is in storms and the electricity network, and general guidance is in the power cuts guide.
What happens next
National Grid has not reported when power is expected to be restored in Cornwall, or whether further warm spaces will be listed after Sunday 25 October. It advises checking the Warm Welcome website for the latest information1.
Sources (1)
- National Grid - Welfare, customer.nationalgrid.co.uk
Keeping Warm Without Electricity
Storms and the Electricity Grid
Power Cuts Household Guide
Warm Spaces and Warm Hubs
Keeping One Room Warm
