Agile City Newsletter – August / September 2025
Agile City Community!
The dark nights are setting steadily in.. time for us all to take stock. Tie up summer’s loose ends and get ready to hunker down at the hearth.
Preparations are well underway up on the Agile City Campus, with amble opportunities for you all to come and take shelter with us as seasons change.
Read on to find out more…
Upcoming Events:
Coorie Doon
Saturday 13th September, 7pm – late
Civic House, 26 Civic Street, Glasgow, G4 9RH
Party news! We are delighted to announce that the Coorie Doon gang will be back at Civic House for more collective joy on the dance floor on Saturday 13 September!Expect a soulful blend of disco, funk and a plethora of deep-cuts, all fuelled by canteen favourites Parveen’s, who will be serving up a storm downstairs.
As is becoming custom, tickets are now sold out, but be sure to be on the pulse for future parties by signing up to their Mailing List.
Glasgow Doors Open Days 2025
Saturday 20th September, 10am – 5pm
Glue Factory, 22 Farnell Street, G4 9SE
Agile City is proud to be taking part in this years Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival!
Glue Factory will be open to the public on Saturday 20th September – come and see its transformation from a private industrial building into a vibrant cultural space. Join a guided tour with our directors and explore artists’ studios over the course of the day.
Participatory Interior Designer Josafinni will also be hosting a workshop “City Building at The Glue Factory” for children aged 5 – 12 years old.
For more information on this event and the festival itself, please click here.
Events Recap:
Solar Reels
Last month, we were proud to host Solar Reels — the UK’s only deaf-led film school — as they brought their production days to life at Civic House. Produced by Solar Bear and led by professional filmmakers Will Clark and Teresa Garratty, the project saw emerging deaf filmmakers take their original short film ideas from concept to screen.
Following an intensive development week at Impact Arts, the students arrived at Civic House for three days of hands-on filmmaking, working alongside a professional crew to shoot and produce their films throughout the building.
Solar Reels is more than just a filmmaking course. It’s part of a wider movement to reshape the industry into one that is truly accessible and representative.
Interested in working with Deaf artists across theatre, digital, or community practice?
Join Solar Bear for a free online event designed to connect hearing and Deaf creatives.
Civic House Studio members trying out the cold-plunge barrels post-steam
Hot Tottie Saunas x Civic House
Throughout August, we had the pleasure of hosting the Hot Tottie Saunas pop-up here at Civic House – and what a treat it was. Running for the month, the team brought a splash of calm to the city, installing one of their innovative portable saunas on our yard.
The pop up was enjoyed by the public and by Agile City members alike, who made the most of the chance to unwind after (and sometimes during!) the working day. The sessions offered up a perfect way to pause in the ever-hectic summer thrawl.
Big thanks to the Hot Tottie crew, currently based out of Luss and Rowardennan, for bringing their set-up to Glasgow. It was a joy to collaborate – and we’re looking forward to seeing where they pop up next.
News & Updates:
Fika at Agile City
Fika is the simple act of pausing for coffee, cake and conversation. It has deep roots in the swedish tradition, and has been adopted and enjoyed by Agile City members and staff for several years now.
We’ve embraced Fika as a monthly opportunity to down tools and catch-up with those around us. As a coworking space made up mostly of freelancers and small teams, it’s a simple but meaningful way to bring everyone together and feel part of something bigger — a wider community that supports, shares, and grows together. It’s not about networking or formal meetings — it’s about slowing down and sharing space.
In a busy working environment, Fika reminds us of the value of community, conversation, and taking time together.
In search of a change of pace in your work routine? Civic House Studio can give you that kick-start!
Our coworking space is growing, with a welcomed mix of freelancers, creatives, and remote workers working across design, social enterprise and sustainability practices.
We offer both Fixed Desk and Hot Desking options — flexible, affordable solutions perfect for those embracing hybrid working.
Interested in trying it out? Get in touch at hello@agile-city.com
Thank you to everyone who created, planned, attended and contributed to all the wonderful activities across campus this month.
We look forward to seeing you soon!