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’ – […]
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 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 […]
Civic House Studio Member Profile: James Bryson, Placeshapers
James Bryson has been one of Civic House Studio’s regular Hot Deskers since joining at the end of 2022. Can you tell us who you are and what you do? Hi. I’m James, I lead on policy and public affairs for PlaceShapers, the national network of place-based housing organisations. We advocate for the importance of […]
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. […]