Hello bab,We're on to the second week of the coworking space being open 5 days a week - with support from CODA Workshop who are at the coworking space today. The first full week was lovely - with new and returning faces. One newcomer had even booked in their next visit after only a few hours! And Friday afternoon we had a full house for the second time (photo below).See you later in the week if you're planning on coming in, — Kerry
Full house on Friday 13! Thanks Louise for the photo :)
What's on at The Old Post Office
Wellbeing walksFriday 20 January, 7.45-8.45am (and every Friday morning)
The Clear Space's regular wellbeing walk, meet Laura at TOPO at 7.40am. "Join me for a weekly wellbeing walk! It's totally free and a great way to finish off the week. We walk for an hour at a pace that suits everyone. This isn't about cardio, it's about getting some fresh air, daylight, and gentle movement."You can sign up using this link.*NEW* for 2023 - Sound BathMonday 13 February, 7-8pm, book through this linkReconnect with yourself through the power of sound at Laura's monthly sound baths. "Join me for a deeply nourishing sound journey where the healing sounds of Koshi chimes and crystal singing bowls will help you to quiet your mind and nourish your soul." SORRY WE MISSED YOU (15) a screening by Stirchley Open CinemaFriday 17 February, 7-10.30pm
Fundraising screening for B30 FoodbankSORRY WE MISSED YOU is a British drama in which a married couple struggle to meet the unfair demands of their zero hour contract jobs. This film is incredibly relevant to our current cost of living crisis, and as always, director Ken Loach packs an unflinching punch - it's a must see and we hope you can also help our fundraising for the local foodbank charity. Tickets via this link. (see donation option on the booking page)
Local links:
As part of BEDLAM arts & mental health programme, MAC is seeking an artist to design and lead a programme of creative wellbeing workshops for women with a mental health diagnosis, on the theme 'Nature & Healing'. £2,500 - Deadline: Mon 23 Jan 2023. Link for more info
Moseley Road Baths are recruiting for two freelance creative producers for an immersive installation and a digital curation and storytelling project! Deadline: 10am, 6 February https://moseleyroadbaths.org.uk/vacancies
My friend & coworker Sophie Benson has been working on http://Plasticfree.com for over six months and it went live last week. It's an incredible resource for designers and can help pave the way for new materials and systems change solutions.
The Living Well Consortium have over £60,000 to give out in grants for charities and social enterprises in Birmingham or Solihull working with people suffering from mental health problems. More info via this link
Birmingham Community Matters - one of my retainer clients - have two jobs going which may interest followers to this newsletter: Project Officer and Delivery Support Officer.
Music to work to #26 - playlist by Oliver Romoff"I am a professional musician, sound artist, guitar tutor and orange cat wrangler from Bristol.Now I know what you're thinking... how can a musician listen to music whilst they're making music? You'd be right in thinking that that's not physically possible in the case of Spotify, Soundcloud or Bandcamp.So when I pop a playlist or a mix on, It's usually to either relax after a long days work, or get fired up to create first thing in the morning.With that in mind, here's 10 tracks to keep you going as you wade through emails or wind down after wading through said emails.Cheers!"Here's Olly's playlist - thanks! (link goes to Spotify)
My neighbour StirchleyWines not only brings in my sign when I forget to take it in... he put it out today and took a great photo of it! (Reminds me I need to change the lettering to say Mon-Fri!) Thanks Krishan
Ps. Here's the link to book in your desk for the week