Social Change Hot Desk User Leah Cowling, Right to Remain
Civic House Coworking Studio aims to foster a dynamic community of hot desk and fixed desk users, and many of our friendly and diverse bunch share an interest in social justice and change making. Coincidentally, social change hot desk user Leah Cowling is one such person, and in our feature below, she describes the vital […]
Civic House Newsletter – September 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 new offers! Photo by Tiu Makkonen Event Recap – Civic House Party: Healthy + Parveen’s Civic House Party season kicked off with a bang on September 1st. Curated by Healthy […]
Civic Harvest, October 14th – Open Call for Market Vendors
We are looking for vendors to participate in a Harvest themed market at Civic House on October 14th! Are you a maker of crafts or tasty treats? Do you give a second life to pre-loved items? Or are you looking to engage people in your project or initiative? If any of these or more then get in touch via […]
Civic House Newsletter – August 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 new offers! Photo Credit: Kevin Leomo Workshop Recap: Somnolent Cartographies: The Sonic Ecologies of Sleep “Somnolent Cartographies: The Sonic Ecologies of Sleep,” took place at our venue on July […]
Fundraiser Recap: Cathkin Blazes Football Club!
In July, our canteen hosted an impactful fundraiser that generated £1500 in support of Cathkin Blazes football team. Cathkin Blazes is a community football team founded in Cathkin Park in May 2021. The purpose of the club is to give people an opportunity to (re)connect in the safety of an outdoor space. The club creates […]
Workshop Recap: Somnolent Cartographies: The Sonic Ecologies of Sleep
“Somnolent Cartographies: The Sonic Ecologies of Sleep,” took place at Civic House ground floor on July 7th. Hosted by Kevin Leomo, Ane Lopez and Maria Sledmere, this workshop delved into the fascinating world of sleep, circadian rhythms, and their intersection with environmental factors. With an emphasis on sound, the event questioned the assumptions we hold […]
Civic House Studio Member Profile: Graham McGrath, Local Energy Scotland (LES)
Can you tell us who you are and what you do? Hi, I’m Graham – I’m a Development Officer for Local Energy Scotland (LES). My role involves providing impartial advice, technical support and grant funding via the Scottish Government for community energy projects around Scotland. Community Energy can take on many forms, but generally speaking […]
Civic House Newsletter – July 2023
Hello Civic House community! We wanted to take a moment to reflect on the incredible events and experiences we shared at Civic House throughout June. From captivating exhibitions to inspiring discussions, it was a month filled with creativity and connections. We’ve also got some exciting news to share about our co-working studio, with upcoming offers […]
Job Opportunity: Civic House Front of House & Comms Assistant
We are delighted to announce an opportunity for a 6 month, paid internship as Civic House Front of House & Comms Assistant. The Assistant role will play an important part in supporting the Civic House Manager to develop and deliver the spaces, facilities, hires and events. The Front of House & Comms Assistant will contribute […]
Civic House Studio Member Profile: Alex Wilde
Project Manager, Community Practitioner and Artist Alex Wilde has been one of the most stalwart users of Civic House since we re-opened after lockdown. First – as an employee of Sustrans, where she supported the scoping phase of Civic Street redevelopment plans and now, as a Fixed Desk member working in an exciting new role. […]