Logo with three green figures holding hands under a globe with a heart on top, and the text "ACE Community Lounge" in blue.
Image of a community lounge with baby toys, seating, and information poster about open hours and services, including free tea, coffee, and friendly faces.
A circular sign with an orange and yellow gradient background, featuring the text 'WELCOME SPACE' and 'WELCOME' around the perimeter. In the center, there is a white outline of a larger hand and a smaller hand, symbolizing greeting or assistance.
Flyer for ACE Community Lounge and Warm Space with photos of children playing, adults socializing, and activities like reading, crafts, and a sensory play area. Also features icons of a teapot, bingo, and a social icon, with hours of operation and contact information at the bottom.

The Community Lounge is a warm comfortable area based inside the ACE building.

There are sofas, tables, reading nooks, areas to sit on your own and areas to sit with others.


It's supported by ACE community fridge and as such there will always be tea and coffee available which you can help yourself to.


There will be an assortment of community groups meeting in the lounge but there will always be space available for people to sit that are not joining in with the group activity.

With Books, newspapers, games, puzzles and crafts...there'll always be something to do. Sit and chat with someone or everyone.

ACE Lounge has free wifi so whether you’re a student or a WFH, we can provide a free, warm, workspace.

The Lounge has been set up to provide a sociable setting that's warm, comfortable and doesn't cost. A central community area that relieves isolation and loneliness and supports the use of a shared space.


This gives people the chance to be inspired, solve problems, share humour, vent their frustrations and share their achievements. Putting the community feeling back into the community. 

SIP GROUPS

We hold multiple Community groups in the lounge that come under our Social Isolation Prevention work; aka ‘SIP’ groups.

SIP Groups are created to bring and support people from all different ages, allowing them to stay connected, active, and mentally healthy.

Flyer for a Dementia support group featuring a photo of elderly people playing chess, with the text 'Together, we support one another' and details about meeting times and location.
Flyer for PSL Support and Social Group, part of The Family and Friends Project, offering family and caregiver support meetings on the first Tuesday of each month from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at Andover Community Engage, 15-17 Bridge Street, Andover. Includes free tea, coffee, snacks, and a supportive space for those affected by others' substance or alcohol use.
Poster for Help for Heroes Café event featuring two people holding cups of coffee with the logo. Text details dates, location at Ace Community Space, and activities for veterans and families.
A group of diverse smiling people in the background, with an overlay of text and images promoting a social isolation prevention event. The text includes phrases like 'Social Isolation Prevention' and bullet points about environment, access to tea and coffee, WiFi, and more. The bottom section lists the event address: 13-17 Bridge Street, and the website and logo.
Poster for Community Connect Drop-In event featuring images of people volunteering and socializing, with event details including days and hours, location at 13-17 Bridge Street, and QR code for more information.
Flyer for 'Little Poppets Sling & Nappy Library' event, featuring images of diverse mothers with babies and children, logo of a mother and baby with hearts, QR code, and details about the event, including date, time, location, and contact email.
Flyer for ACE Community Lounge and New Neighbours group with an image of diverse people smiling and holding hands, providing meeting details and activities for new community members.
Flyer for Mutiple's Afternoon Play, a support group for parents and carers of multiples, featuring images of babies and young children, with details about time, location, and activities.
Flyer for ACE Knit & Natter Craft and Laugh event. Features yarn balls, knitting needles, and crafting supplies. Text mentions beginners welcome, hot drinks and snacks, held on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 10 AM to 12 PM at 15-17 Bridge Street, Andover. Top right has ACE Community Lounge logo. 
LIFT GROUPS

There are also “Learning, Information, and Future Tools” Groups, known as “LIFT” Groups; group-ups that are dedicated to help people talk about ongoing struggles and for support. It allows you to not only get the support you need, but meet others who similar to you!

A poster advertising a support group called 'Bump 2 Bubba' for expectant and new parents on Wednesdays at 10 am. The poster features images of mothers and children, baby clothes, and a group photo of diverse women. It mentions breastfeeding support, counseling, and meet-and-greet opportunities, with contact details and location at 13-17 Bridge Street. 
Both of these groups can be found in the community lounge, free for anyone to join!
Community Lounge

We love the space and versatility of our lounge. The open plan area supports the organised multifunctional uses and multi generation interaction. We love the space and versatility of our lounge. The open-plan area supports organized multifunctional uses and multi-generational interaction.

A cozy living room with a large red sectional sofa, multiple cushions, and a wooden coffee table. The room has a white entertainment center with a TV, books, and decorative items. In the background, there's a door leading outside, windows, and a dartboard on the wall. The ceiling has recessed lighting, and the floor is tiled with light-colored stone or ceramic tiles.
Inside a children’s play area with toys, play mats, bouncy seats, and couches, in a room with windows and cozy seating.
Interior of a spacious lounge area with seating including sofas and chairs, a large window with a view of street outside, and various tables with items on them, suggesting a community or recreational space.
An indoor room with a counter, table, and chairs, with kitchen items on the counter and some children's toys on a round table.
A cozy indoor lounge area with a large red sofa, a smaller gray sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall. There are various items including gaming controllers, books, and storage bins scattered around, with a window in the background showing a street scene.
An indoor space with a red sofa, a table with a green cloth, a round table with children's toys, a kitchen area with coffee machines, and a large wall clock. There is a plant in a black pot and some stacked books.
A cozy indoor lounge area with children playing toys, comfortable couches, a large window with storefronts outside, and various decorations and furniture.
A room designed as a children's play area with toys, books, and colorful play mats, including a sign on the wall that says 'No eating in the Play area.'

Do you need support or can you provide support for others?

ACE Community Lounge- While the lounge doesn’t supply tangible emergency support in the way the other projects of ACE, it does:

  • give a place of belonging.

  • Provide a warm inviting environment where you can grab a cup of tea/coffee and just be.

  • A hug when you need it.

  • There will always be something you can do that adds value to someone else, human contact, a sense of belonging and activities for the mind are positive, well-being support essentials.

    You are valued, become a part of the ACE Wellbeing support.