The Comfort Cafe

30/08/2026

We have two sessions coming up this week, it would great to see you! 💛

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The Comfort Cafe hosts meet-ups for neurodivergent and/or socially anxious women+. We put out fidgets, books, and activities to help people feel as comfortable as possible. Feel free to bring along your own activities (e.g. crochet) 🧶 ✏️

You can expect a warm welcome from women+ that get it. Feel free to join in with conversation or, if you prefer, keep to yourself in the comfort of an understanding and non-judgemental safe place.

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Drinks and snacks are available from the host cafe and any purchases help to support them and make The Comfort Cafes possible! ☕️

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30/08/2026

Happy Sunday ✨💫

29/08/2026

We’re currently writing a list for potential ideas to spend some funding on 🙂 We have a few great ideas but thought we’d throw it over to you 🙂
Do you have any suggestions 🙂
Many thanks, We look forward to hearing any ideas from you.
Donna and Cerys

28/08/2026

We’ve received a message from a Wiltshire based portrait photographer, Jason (who also fulfils a role as an NHS medical photographer) who has been collaborating with Bristol based autism charity Auti-ms on a portrait project on autistic women (which evolved from him advocating for his two autistic daughters). He would love to include more people in this project and wondered if this might be something our CC ladies might be interested in?

We have had a chat online but are going to meet Jason next Friday, in the main Cafe space (so, not within the Comfort Cafe) to find out some more information.

Jason won’t necessarily take photos on the day but is happy to chat and answer questions from anyone who may choose to take part. No obligation. No imposing on the CC space. Just a chat outside of our space in the main cafe. ☕️ We will ask you on the day if you’re interested in finding out more 📸♥️

27/08/2026

The Comfort Cafe; who are we? We’re Donna and Cerys, a mother and daughter team. We own and run The Comfort Cafe. We have lived experience of ND and anxiety.

What is the CC? It’s simply a casual and relaxed meet up for adult women who are socially anxious and or neurodivergent. No formal diagnosis is required but if it sounds relatable, that’s enough for us. It’s free.

Where do we meet? We have three set locations and are working on our fourth. At present we meet at Emanuel’s Yard, Trowbridge, The Old Town Hall, Trowbridge and Leigh Park Community Centre, Westbury. The plan is to open a regular monthly session in The Pound Arts, Corsham.

What can you expect? Women who you will find relatable? Conversation with women who have lived experience, or quiet co-existence if you prefer. We have books to read, puzzles and activity books. Feel free to bring your own craft. You can find support, friendliness and acceptance.

We’re not professionals. We can’t offer counselling. We can often signpost you to other more relevant services.

We hope to see you soon 🙂

27/08/2026

Dates for your diary 🙂 The Comfort Cafe Located at Leigh Park Community Centre Emmanuel’s Yard The Old Town Hall Trowbridge

26/08/2026

Two meetings today back to back at The Old Town Hall. Nice to be networking 🙂 We’re now going to be getting guidance from a Community Development Group Advisor to help the Comfort Cafe to be better established and professional 🙂 She was lovely and very supportive of what we do and full of help and information to help us improve, progress etc.
We then met with the fabulous Matt Stabb to talk more about accessibility within the community relating to long term health conditions.
We acknowledge that often ladies(+) visiting the comfort cafe are pushing their comfort zones, and it’s definitely making us step out of ours at times as we build it and develop it further whilst networking with other professionals🙂

25/08/2026

It isn’t your responsibility to educate others, but… what would be one thing, or more, that you wish other people understood about navigating life with neurodivergence and or social anxiety. Anything at all. Use this as your sounding board. ♥️

23/08/2026

22/08/2026

Our latest feature in White Horse News
Hadn’t seen the physical copy until yesterday when my cousin brought it over 🙂 CerysAnne Donkin