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Equitable Recruitment (Under Construction)
By Andy Edwards, Executive Director & Co-founder of Makespace Oxford The business of making space in our towns and cities […]
RELEASE: First phase of meanwhile space programme draws to a close with 24 buildings reopened, 37 organisations in affordable space, and 100 jobs supported
Monday 26 September 2022 – This month marks the end of the first stage of a council-led economic regeneration scheme, […]
RELEASE: Portraits of Makespace Oxford Residents to Feature in Modern Art Oxford Exhibition exploring Urban Design and Creativity
A new exhibition opening at Modern Art Oxford will feature a series of portraits of individuals and organisations that are occupying underused spaces that have been revived, repurposed and reanimated by local Community Interest Company Makespace Oxford.
‘Meanwhile in Oxfordshire…’ features as a scalable solution in think tank’s nation-wide town centre revival plan
Earlier this week, Radix think tank and a coalition of high street stakeholders published exciting new plans to revive high streets nation-wide. The report, titled A Platform for Places, includes a number of case studies and proposals to revitalise urban centres, and uses our ‘Meanwhile in Oxfordshire…’ programme as an example of models that are already working in this space.
Celebrate Oxfordshire Artweeks with Makespace Oxford
Six of our residents artists and creatives are opening their doors for Oxfordshire Artweeks. Find out more and plan your visit to our Aristotle Lane location.
Community workspace in the centre of Oxford is announced officially open, as new spaces are secured across the county through the ‘Meanwhile in Oxfordshire’ programme
Dozens of purpose-driven individuals representing funding bodies, key partners and social enterprises from across Oxfordshire came together on Tuesday evening […]
Makespace Oxford & Oxford City Council celebrate one year anniversary of ‘Meanwhile in Oxfordshire…’ initiative
25 February 2022 – One year after its launch, an innovative pilot scheme from Oxford City Council and Makespace Oxford […]
The (Complicated) Process of Matching Applicants to Meanwhile Spaces
Since we launched the ‘Meanwhile in Oxfordshire’ programme, we’ve received over 315 applications for space from local businesses, organisations and […]
Press Release: Meanwhile in Oxfordshire in the Covered Market
15 November 2021 – Four empty units in Oxford City Council’s Covered Market have now been transformed into pop-up shops […]