Retrofit Reimagined: Community-focused exploration of retrofit on the neighbourhood scale
On November 11th we had the honour of hosting the final event in the UK wide Retrofit Reimagined 2023 festival organised collectively by ACAN, Anthropocene Architecture School, BE-ST, CIVIC SQUARE, Dark Matter Labs, Home Energy Action Lab (HEAL), WeCanMake and zero carbon house. It was a celebration of ideas, practices, and the collective vision to […]
Civic House Coworking Studio welcomes new Climate Change Champions Sniffer
Civic House Coworking Studio is steadily growing its community of fixed desk users, many of whom are organisations with hybrid employees and flexible needs. Climate Change specialists Sniffer are the Studio’s newest fixed desk members! Here, they give us an insight into their varied and vital work. Join us as the Coworking Studio welcomes new […]
Civic House Festive Market on December 6th – Open Call for Stalls
We are looking for vendors to participate in a festive evening market at Civic House on December 6th! Are you a maker of crafts or tasty goods? Do you give a second life to pre-loved items? Or are you looking to engage people in your project or social enterprise? If any of these or more then get in touch via this […]
Civic House Newsletter – November 2023
Hello Civic House community! Here’s our monthly update of what’s been going on at Civic House and what you can look forward to! What’s been on: Seasonal Market, Food and Workshops at Civic Harvest October 14th On a crisp and sunny Saturday in October, we were thrilled to host Civic Harvest, an event that captured […]
Celebrating Moving Minds – Mental Health Revolution at the Heart of the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival
Moving Minds, a flagship event of the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival, took the theme of ‘Revolution’ to heart. It lived up to the promise, using Civic House as a platform for revolutionary mental health ideas, art, and performances. Glasgow’s own queer choir, QUOIR and singer-songwriter Raveloe, enchanted the audience with their performances. Filmmaker Bircan […]
Reflecting on Green Tease – Reimagining Retrofit – October 7th
Despite the rain and stormy weather that swept through Glasgow on October 7th, the Green Tease event, “Reimagining Retrofit – Towards a Just Transition for Our Homes and Neighbourhoods,” drew an amazing and resilient crowd. At Civic House, we were honoured to host this event, which explored the crucial intersection of housing struggles and climate […]
Event Recap: Seasonal Market, Food and Workshops at Civic Harvest
On a crisp and sunny Saturday in October, we were thrilled to host Civic Harvest, an event that captured the essence of autumn, sustainability, and community in Glasgow. This gathering happened across Civic House and Civic street and encompassed a lineup of family-friendly activities, engaging workshops, and a sustainable makers market. The day offered many […]
Hot Desk Member for Ethical Practice – Sorcha Perris
Civic House Coworking Studio has a fascinating and varied array of regulars with many sharing a strong commitment to social justice and change making. Hot desk member for ethical practice Sorcha Perris is one such user, and in our feature below, she tells us about her work with Ethical Consumer Magazine. Can you tell us […]
Civic House Newsletter – October 2023
Hello Civic House community! Here’s our monthly update of what’s been going on at Civic House, what you can look forward to and some exciting news! UPCOMING AT CIVIC HOUSE: Dance is a Place – Exhibition of Moving Image and Spoken Word October 5th Join us on October 5th for ‘Dance is a Place’ – […]
Coworking Studio GCAS funded Front of House Assistant Sebastian Taylor
In recent months, Agile City CIC and Parveen’s Canteen have hired three new colleagues from the Graduate Career Advantage Scotland scheme(GCAS). GCAS is a program that provides funding and support for recent graduates. “As part of the Scottish Government’s Young Person’s Guarantee, we aim to bridge the gap between employers and talented graduates: helping to […]