WHAT A WEEK!
Last week was jam-packed with events and workshops, and we couldn't have been happier to see everyone getting involved.
We were joined by Speakers Club, Body Calibre, Dr Suzanne Brown , Coventry and Warwickshire Champions, The Answer Is In The Room, and The Games Dev Group topped off with a bustling bar on Friday evening.
We may be at the end of the month, but we have no plans to take our foot off the gas, with even more events and opportunities for you to get involved in. ??
READY TO EMBARK ON AN EXTROADINARY JOURNEY?
Join Creative Futures for an exciting opportunity to develop entrepreneurial skills and launch your creative and digital business here at 1 Mill Street.
As the gateway between the 英国华威大学 and the region's creative cluster, we're offering early-stage and startup businesses the chance to thrive in our upcoming 6-month incubator program. Whether you're an artist, designer, tech enthusiast, or visionary creator, this is your opportunity to be a part of cohort 8!
Here's what's in store for you:
Ready to take the next step? Applications for cohort 8 close at 11:59 pm on Monday, the 4th of March. You've got a week to get your applications in!
LEAMINGTON TOWN MEETING - TOWN CENTRE VISION
TUESDAY 12TH MARCH | 6 TIL 8 PM | THE ROYAL PUMP ROOMS
Calling all Leamingtonians!
The Leamington Annual Town Assembly Meeting will take place from 6 pm – 8 pm on Tuesday, 12th March, in the Assembly Hall, Royal Pump Rooms.
This is your opportunity for residents and local communities to share their views on a vision for the town centre.
LDA Design will be available at the meeting to explain more about the work being undertaken to refresh the vision for the Leamington town centre and begin the wider engagement with local communities.
For further information on the meeting, please get in touch with Royal Leamington Spa Town Council directly.
COFFEEHOUSE CLOSURE
2:45 PM | WEDNESDAY THE 6TH MARCH?
The Urban Garden will be closing at 2:45 on Wednesday, the 6th of March, to allow for the set-up of the TechWM afternoon event. We'll be all hands on deck to transform the space.
?Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
For You - Sessions on self-development.?
For Your Business - Sessions on developing your business.
For Fun - Erm, we think you get the picture.
For Good - A little bit about the good that we're doing in the building.
AI TAKE-OVER WITH TECHWM?
WEDNESDAY 6TH MARCH | 4PM
Get ready for a day of innovation as TechWM takes centre stage at 1 Mill Street on Wednesday, March 6th, 2024, offering an insightful AI and Future Technology experience.
Join the industry experts as they share invaluable insights into cutting-edge developments shaping the future of technology and learn how your business can harness its potential.
What to expect:
?? Networking opportunities with like-minded professionals and industry experts.
?? Thought-provoking presentations by prominent AI specialists.
?? Showcasing real-world applications of AI and Future Technology in the regional business landscape.
Don't miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of technological transformation.
LEAMINGTON SPEAKERS CLUB
THE URBAN GARDEN | TUESDAY 5TH MARCH | 7:30 TIL 10 PM
Leamington Spa Speakers Club is here to help you conquer your fears of public speaking and achieve your goals. Whether you want to make a better business presentation, give a speech at a wedding or birthday, chair a meeting, propose a toast, or say what you mean at work, Leamington Speakers Club can help.?
What to expect:
A mix of speaking activities on a wide range of subjects. The content is never the same, but without fail, the evenings are thought-provoking and amusing in equal measure.
Finally, and most importantly, an environment in which every single speaker can practice, develop and improve their public speaking skills with a considerable amount of support and encouragement.??
Interested? Pop along to the next meeting and get involved.
CONNECT, CREATE AND PLAY
Have you got a business idea or project you want to research and develop?
Do you work in the creative and immersive technologies sector?
英国华威大学 , through Creative Futures , has Unlock R&D funding available to provide consultancy and access to research.
We're interested in project development, market research, focus groups, user testing, data analysis and access to cutting-edge research. We focus on creating the connections you need within the University of Warwick to help you further develop your business or project.
For more information, visit Creative Futures: Collaborative R+D, speak to Joseph Wallace in the Creative Futures office or email the team at [email protected]
MEMBER BREAKFAST
WEDNESDAY 6TH MARCH | 9 TIL 9:30
?Start your day by joining fellow members for coffee!
Grab a bacon sandwich and a coffee on us, and come and chat with fellow members in the coworking space.
There's plenty of connection, conversations and collaboration to be had.
THE MILL STREET EXCHANGE
THURSDAY 7TH MARCH | 10 TIL 2 | URBAN GARDEN
In partnership with Warwick County Council, the Mill Street Exchange is a free drop-in service offering no-nonsense business advice.
Most businesses face enormous challenges with finding the right SPACE to operate from, hiring the right TALENT, and securing the right FINANCE to grow.
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Whatever your business challenge or ambition, no matter how big or small, we can signpost you to the right resources, local support programmes, upcoming grants, and fund pots.
We'll be focusing on placements and internships in this session.
No appointment is necessary; just drop in and chat with the team.
LEVEL UP YOUR PODCAST EDITING WITH JULIE-ANNA NEEDHAM
WEDNESDAY 13TH MARCH | 11 TIL 12 | FIRST FLOOR MEETING ROOM
If you feel stuck with your audio editing, this is for you.
Perhaps you have already edited a podcast but are struggling to make it sound better.
On Wednesday, the 13th of March, podcast producer and presenter Julie-Anna Needham is running a free one-hour workshop in the first-floor meeting room to help you improve your audio editing skills.?
Julie-Anna founded Decibel Podcasts, which aims to simplify podcasting for small business owners. She set up Decibel to help consultants, coaches and creatives learn the digital skills needed - and develop the confidence - to launch their own podcasts.
She aims to demystify the process and the tech through training, workshops, and working one-on-one with clients. She's launched numerous podcasts and is always testing the latest tools to make content creation easier.
She's the host of the international business podcast Dealcast. She produces branded podcasts, including Barclays' Mortgage Insider with Phil Spencer. She was a journalist and producer for BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 4, BBC Midlands Today and Sky News.?
Grab your ticket HERE.
THANK FIZZ IT'S FRIDAY
MEMBERS ONLY | THE URBAN GARDEN | FRIDAY 1ST MARCH | 4 TIL 6 PM
Whether you’re partial to a glass of bubbly or a bottle of beer, come on down to the bar and have one on us to celebrate the end of another week.
FRAMES SOCIAL?
1MS X THE KLUB?| TUESDAY 19TH MARCH | FROM 6:30 PM
We're mixing it up and goin' out!?
Join us from 5 PM for a drink in the Urban Garden before we head to Frames for a Mill Street x The Klub social.?
Sign up yourself and your partner via the sign-up sheets in the kitchenette and get practising!
￡3 per player. Speak to Tom Hooker for further details!
BRING YOUR OWN GAME NIGHT
FRIDAY 1ST MARCH | 7 TIL 10 PM
The Games Dev Group is encouraging more people who are working on games to bring them along and show their work to the community.
Bring a game, grab a table, and have a great time playing with other people passionate about games here in the Urban Garden.
Whatever game you bring is up to you. You may be working on a game and want to get some feedback or show off a completed project. Maybe it's a board game that you've always loved or a new one you want to try out. You may want to bring a TV, an N64, 4 controllers and game like it's 1997!
Whether you come with friends or want to meet new people on the night, The Game Dev Group is a chilled, friendly place for anyone interested in games to meet, learn, and collaborate (and now game) together.
Reserve your spot here - https://www.meetup.com/thegamedevgroup/events/299259219/
BEAN FUNNY WITH THE BEAN NETWORK
FRIDAY 8TH MARCH | 6 TIL 8 PM
Celebrate The BEAN Network’s 2nd birthday with a night full of love, laughter and award-winning comedian Jo Enright!
Join us for a female comedy night featuring Jo Enright, an award-winning stand-up comedian and actress who has appeared in Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights, The Job Lot, Life’s Too Short and After Life.
“Jo Enright is one of the most naturally gifted comic talents I’ve ever seen. I’d put her in the same league as Julie Walters.”
- Peter Kay
“One of Britain’s best character actresses.”
- Grace Dent
“A great comedienne.”
- Jack Dee
?Don’t miss out!! Grab your tickets HERE!
PASSIONEER SPOTLIGHT
Passioneer spotlight on Jem Morey , aka, The Email Ace! ??
Jem Morey - a great friend to 1 Mill Street and no stranger to a Make Good Grow project, delivered a 2-hour Interactive workshop focusing on email marketing for LifeSpace Trust and SWW Mind.
Thank you, Jem!?
Our Make Good Grow upskill workshops are dedicated to equipping charities with the necessary skills to scale their impact, fostering further growth by providing additional tools and expertise. We are grateful for our community of passionate volunteers, or "Passioneers," who generously contribute to projects like these, enhancing the skill sets of charities and driving positive change.?
Do you have a workshop we could offer out to charities? Email us at [email protected].?
WE'RE READY TO GET ALL UP IN YOUR BUSINESS!
Helping the community has never been easier.
If you’re a business in South Warwickshire looking to DO GOOD on your doorstep, we can help you. Think of us as Tinder for good causes, matching your business with the right charity that needs your support.?
Whether it’s a short or long-term relationship - it’s up to you!?
We simplify the process by making it accessible and easy for passionate contributors to contribute according to their preferences and values: ‘In Cash, ' 'In Kind,' and ‘In Time. '
Find out more & register here: Make Good Grow Business?
CALL TO ARMS - WEB DEVELOPERS & DESIGNERS NEEDED
We are calling out for web developers and designers to assist with the following projects:??
*She Beast - She Beast is a small but motivated company that specialises in well-being. They believe that through movement, mindset and nutrition, lives can be transformed by engaging and educating females through transferable skills that can improve mental and physical states. She Beast is aiming to enhance the community focus of their website. As staff members, they have a clear message in mind but feel that their current website doesn't fully reflect their message.
*Whitnash Town FC - Whitnash Town FC has seen rapid growth in its junior section, with nearly doubling in size in six months. A website is crucial to actively promote the club’s community-focused ethos, attract sponsors, and inform the community about opportunities. The club aims to have the website ready by June/July 2024.
Get in touch at [email protected] if you can help!
Sounds like an incredible week of connectivity and learning! ?? Remember what Helen Keller said - Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. Here's to even more successful events and opportunities ahead! ???? Keep the momentum going!