The Business Exchange Swindon & Wiltshire Edition 72: Summer 2024 | Page 26

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Get inspired at The Workshed

Mirabelle Stobbs brings us up to speed on what Swindon-based co-working space The Workshed has to offer and why it ’ s the right choice if you are looking for high quality flexible workspace .
Workshed is the right place to create your dream team ; a business incubator for digital , tech and creative people . We support small businesses , helping them to thrive . On the Carriage Works Estate and along with our neighbours Create Studios , the innovation Centre for Applied Sustainable Technologies ( iCAST ) and the Cultural Heritage Institute CHI ), we are gearing up for a busy summer of events and classes .
BOOK YOUR SPACE NOW Have you ever thought ‘ I would love to have a flexible base in high quality town centre offices ? This summer is the ideal time to join the Workshed ’ s vibrant community of co-workers ! Why not come and take a tour of the Workshed ? We ’ re located close to Swindon train station and within easy reach of local transport links , which makes us the perfect place for anyone looking to broaden their work community .
“ Have you ever thought ‘ I would love to have a flexible base in high quality town centre offices ? This summer is the ideal time to join the Workshed ”
We ’ re keen to bring people together through the Workshed community and we can offer flexible packages with a large bright kitchen and event space ... we even have a table tennis table ! Plus , we ’ re within five minutes of the beautiful Faringdon Road Park – the perfect place for a lunch picnic in the summer . You can book a day desk or sign up to a 28-day license that offers great flexibility for co-working and small offices . Meeting room space is also available on an hourly , half or full day rate .
Restoration to the windows at Workshed is complete and you can now clearly see the difference the street redesign is making to the Carriage Works and London Street . A widened pavement and trees planted along the front of the building offer a far more inviting approach to Workshed which is ready for you to come and find us !
A NEW MEMBER OF OUR DREAM TEAM We ’ ve also recently welcomed a new colleague to the Carriage Works . Fintan joined us in May to help deliver the regeneration of the next phase of the Carriage Works , facing onto Bristol Street Car Park .
He will also be working with the Health Hydro team to deliver restoration to a large part of the beautiful Victorian Swimming Baths on Milton Road . When both projects are complete , we look forward to offering The Works partnership packages for memberships at Workshed and the Health Hydro , to keep you and your business in good health .
When asked why he wanted to join the team , Fintan said , “ Having been born and raised in Swindon , I am honoured to have the opportunity to work on the next phase of the Carriage Works .
“ To work on a project that directly benefits the people of my hometown is a rare and wonderful opportunity and I plan to make the most of it .
“ I believe my experience , drive and enthusiasm will help ensure our future success and I can ’ t wait to further enhance my hometown ’ s appeal to businesses and generate more quality jobs for my fellow Swindonians .
“ It ’ s safe to say I ’ m excited about my new role and I cannot wait to get stuck in and make a difference .”
WHAT IS HAPPENING AT WORKSHED ? We have a number of events lined up over the summer , including peer networking for small businesses , run by the Federation of Small Businesses ( FSB ). If you ’ re looking for a unique and beautiful venue to host your event , contact us to talk more about our available spaces and hire costs .
If you ’ re a digital , tech or creative business looking for office , desk , meeting room or event space and you would like a tour of Workshed , or to find out more , email Tracy at : info @ theworkshed . co . uk to arrange a viewing or an informal chat .
Workshed is keen to offer business support events in 2024 so if you have something in mind do get in touch if you ’ d like an informal chat .
Check us out online via our social media pages for more info or call on : 07989 390 005
Visit Workshed online at : www . theworkshed . co . uk
Fintan and Mirabelle
14 www . tbeswindonandwilts . co . uk