Warm hubs have become a vital resource in communities across Northumberland as rising energy prices put a strain on finances, with more than 100 opened across the county this winter.
Pensioners are turning to the Age UK Northumberland hub to keep warm as increasing bills force them to turn off their heating and use blankets instead.
The hub at The Round House in Ashington is open Monday to Friday from 11am to 1pm and allows residents to enjoy a warm cuppa, lunch, TV and games.
