Hello,
Welcome to Newsletter #121 from The Old Post Office.
I’m sure we can all agree that we’ve just been through the longest-ever January. Now it’s half-term, and a lot of us are juggling work and childcare. So, to help you find the physical and mental headspace and maintain those New Year’s Resolutions (made all those months ago), we’re having a flash sale! More below.
Have a good week, however you spend it.
— TOPO volunteer team
Flash sale - 50% off all booking-types for the rest of February
Whether you’ve been putting off trying coworking because of the poor weather, the January blues, or the couch is just too darn comfortable, we’d love to see you in Feb.
To help you take the plunge (or to tempt you back now the days are a little bit longer), we’ve got loads of hot drinks, biscuits, a bit of peace and quiet, and a half-price voucher waiting for you!
All you need do is select the time/date of your preferred booking and enter the code HALF-PRICE-FEB in the coupons box before paying.
T&Cs:
- One booking, per person
- Valid in February, until the end of February only
- Not valid for monthly memberships
- May not be used in conjunction with other coupons, vouchers, or subscriptions
- We may withdraw the offer if demand out strips supply.
School hours - 9am-3pm
If you’d like to join us for coworking and you don’t quite need a full 9am-5pm, you may like to consider our School hours booking, which we introduced after popular demand last year. Pushchair parking available. Book through our bookings page.
Local(ish) links
Michael Kennedy is holding a book signing, Q+A and live reading for his debut comics collection. He’ll be talking to long time friend and comics expert Greg Basterfield about the book in a warm and friendly manner. And you are invited! This event will be at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery on Sunday 23 February 2025 from 2pm-3pm. Book your FREE tickets. (illustration above, courtesy Michael)
Celebrating Women in Architecture returns for 2025 - this is an evening event shining a spotlight on the professional achievements of women working in the built environment in the West Midlands. Thursday 13 March from 6pm at the Symphony Hall. Tickets via eventbrite.
Learn about the art of Indian Wood Block Printing lead by artist Natasha Taheem. In this session you will print your own cotton tote bag with hand carved wood blocks. The workshop will take place at Blow Water, Kings Heath on Thursday 13 March from 6.30pm-8.30pm, book via eventbrite (illustration below courtesy Natasha)
It is one month until Stirchley Community Market returns to Stirchley Baths for its Spring Market. We are proud to support this local market which is run entirely by volunteers - if you haven’t been before, do pop along. It’s on Saturday 15 March, 10am-3pm. There are 20+ independent traders and community organisations, colouring for kids, a free cinema programme for all ages by Stirchley Open Cinema, a cafe - and at this market, street food by Fat Snags (veggie/vegan option available). More details on instagram.
Northfield Community Partnership are raising funds to bring back Northfield Beach for 2025 - an annual event with free family activities in the heart of Northfield. Unfortunately, due to funding challenges, the team were unable to hold the event last year. They are fundraising via crowdfunder.
The Old Post Office - flexible drop in / membership
The Old Post Office, 1533 Pershore Road, Stirchley, South Birmingham B30 2JH
All hot drinks and biscuits are included in the prices - knock yourself out!
The coworking space is open from Monday to Friday, between 9am-5pm.
You don’t have to commit to ongoing membership if you’d just like to visit occasionally. You can book a half day, full day - or if you’d like to start something more frequent you may like to consider a monthly membership.
Pricing for drop-in bookings:
Half day booking, two daily time slots: 9am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-5pm - £8.50
Full day, 9am-5pm - £17.00
School hours, 9am-3pm - £14.50
We also open up on Wednesday nights for evening coworking from 6pm-9.30pm - £8.50
