Welcome to our August Newsletter!
Welcome to Whaley Bridge Coworkers! Since we opened in December last year, we have been slowly evolving and we are really proud to show off our space via our shiny new website! Our web developer is Yasmin Cotton from Elyrium, and we are sure you will agree that she has done a fantastic job!
When we decided we wanted to open a coworking space, it was to answer what we felt was an unmet need in our lovely town of Whaley Bridge. We recognised that there were a lot of people suffering with their mental health coming out of the pandemic, and our research showed us that more people were working from home, in isolation and often in unsuitable conditions. We wanted to create a space where people felt welcome, had “colleagues”, someone to chat to, had a comfortable desk and chair but most of all were “seen”. We also were sad about our High Street, that more and more shops were closing, and we wanted to try and help invigorate it. We also wanted it to be a space that could be used by the community for whatever it needed, so we are now a community art space, meeting room, workshop area, photo studio, relaxation room…if you have an idea for our space, we would love to hear it!
This week, we have had a new smart lock fitted to our front door which means that if you book the space, you can come and go at times to suit, rather than arranging to be here for a certain time. We simply send a code to your phone and with a bit of magic and modern technology, you can unlock and lock the door to suit your needs.
See our calendar for details of other events taking place, from lace making to stained glass, we have a variety of workshops coming up in the coming weeks and months.
Member Spotlight
Sarah DeCartaret
Sarah has been one of our users since the very beginning, and she is one very talented lady! Sarah is a professional photographer (LG Photography) and a yoga teacher (Bee to Blossom Wellness). Since using our coworking space, Sarah has started doing collaborations with Janet from Relax Generations, another one of our users, to create Mindful Minis, a parent and child yoga session with a keepsake photoshoot. She is also responsible for some of the photographs on our new website. As well as doing all of this, she has just landed a job as Activities Coordinator at Hope Green Care Home in Poynton where she will be providing relaxing and mindful activities for the residents there. Congratulations Sarah, we know you will be amazing!
Sarah also does Headshot Days here at Whaley Bridge Coworkers on the last Sunday of each month. To book or to find out more about her services, click here.
Upcoming Events
Secret Postcard Exhibition
At the moment, we have a Secret Postcard Show decorating the walls, postcards have been designed by different people in the community, from professional artists down to very young school children. If you haven’t seen it yet, do pop in or visit us on our next open days, which are Friday 12th September, 3.30-7.00pm, or Saturday 13th September, 10.00-12.00. If there is anything that takes your fancy, you can place a secret bid on it, then come back on October 3rd to see if you have been successful. All monies raised from the children’s work will go directly back to the schools, and the adults’ monies will be split between ourselves and Blythe House Hospice.
Learn more
14th & 28th Aug – Twisted Embroiderers ????
This group practice bobbin lace making and hand embroidery and meet here twice a month. On the 14th, they are out on a trip to hear a talk from Hand and Lock in Buxton about the history and artistry of embroidery, but will be back here on the 28th. £5 per session, refreshments included. This creative group meets here on the first and third Thursdays, and in New Mills on alternate weeks. 7:30pm – 9pm. Book
14th Aug – Digital Skills Day (FREE!)
We know that not everyone is super confident with using a laptop or smartphone, so PCRefurb, a charity from Glossop come to our office once a month to help. No question too small, but booking is essential. 10am – 1pm. WhatsApp to Book
17th Aug – Sew What
Our monthly sewing club next takes place on August 17th, 1-5pm. Four hours of uninterrupted sewing bliss in a small likeminded group. Help and guidance available. Bring your own sewing machine and get your current project finished! Costs £12 including refreshments. 1pm – 5pm. WhatsApp to Book
29th Aug – Create
Local art teacher Rae hosts this popular group once a month on a Friday evening where you can unwind with an arts project of your choice, with Raes’ expert guidance on hand. Next session Friday 27th. £5 per person, including refreshments. 7pm – 9pm. Email to Book
31st Aug – LG Photography Headshot Day
Need a fresh headshot for LinkedIn or your website? Sarah from LG Photography is here every last Sunday of the month to capture you at your best. Book
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Happy August!
Marella