Hope Not Hate weekend of action (TOPO Newsletter 174)

Hello,

We are open this week for coworking Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, with Pendra, Erin, Ev, Fiona and Ellie.

We’ll also be open on Saturday morning, as Hope Not Hate have organised another leaflet drop. More details below.

Easter is fast approaching - and if you’re a freelancer who is unaffected by bank holidays, you may need a reminder: we won’t be open on Friday 3 April (Good Friday) or Monday 6 April (Easter Monday). Hopefully you’ll have a chocolate egg to compensate!

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— Kerry & Pendra, Co-Directors

Hope Not Hate weekend - VOTE HOPE

In May 2026, local and national elections will take place across England, Wales and Scotland. With this in mind, on Saturday, there is a leafleting session in Stirchley organised by Hope Not Hate.

‘Leafleting is one of the most effective ways to make elections visible, remind people to vote, and counter one-sided messaging.’

‘Vote HOPE is not affiliated with any political party. We organise to oppose hate and division, and to encourage participation in local democracy.’

You can take part - sign up for https://secure.hopenothate.org.uk/page/187233/data/1

Where/when: Saturday 21 March, 10am, The Old Post Office, Stirchley.

What you’ll be doing: Leafleting nearby streets in pairs or small groups, no experience needed. You may want to bring a wooden spoon to save your fingers, Stirchley local Dave demonstrates in this instagram reel here.

Photo by Jack Spicer Adams

Registered address service

Set up The Old Post Office in Stirchley as your registered address for a small annual fee, and support a small business by doing so. This means you don't have to include your home address or personal details in your company registration.

What’s caught our attention:

We are always happy to share what you’re working on, especially if you are part of the coworking space community. If you have anything you’d like to share, PLEASE DO email: [email protected]

On Sunday, news broke that Stirchley Cooperative Development is at risk (excerpt below). They suggest you sign up for their newsletter to stay up to date.
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This poster from Club Integral and Surge Forward caught my eye (below & insta link) event Saturday 28 March at the Edge in Digbeth.
Forij have a programme of workshops in Spring at Nook and Civic Square: ‘Forij’s Analogue Sessions invite you to slow down, gather, and connect - with plants, with craft, with community. Each workshop is a space to touch, make, taste, and learn in rhythm with the season. From plant colour alchemy to Tatreez embroidery, from foraged teas to communal walks, there’s a moment here for curiosity, care, and presence.’ programme details via link.
Brandwood Buzz is a project by Our Scene CIC. They’ve recently got funding for a Gully Gardener. (I’m from Lincolnshire and we call them alleys!) Suze explains that gullies are cut-throughs on estates, helping residents get from A to B quicker. Find out more about the project here - including all about ‘glamming up the gullies’.