Look how similar the Stella McCartney window at Selfridges is to ours in Willesden Green. Meanwhile Space is bang on trend!…

Two weeks ago Meanwhile Space exchanged keys for 1-12 Queens Parade in Willesden Green as part of the New Windows on Willesden Green project. Using units 1-8, the spaces will be made available for new projects, social enterprise, community workshops and start up business. 

On Saturday…

It was very exciting to finally see the empty spaces available in my lovely local Willesden on Saturday, as obtained by the clever people at Meanwhile Space  An eclectic mix of business teams & creatives were there, all with interesting ideas on how to utilise the space to expand businesses, try ideas and serve the community.  I met with some in particular whom I hope to collaborate with to strengthen both our projects!  Of course I'm itching to be one of the lucky successful bids, but a…

London: The London Borough of Brent demonstrates a positive way to tackle the decline of the British high street, with the launch of Phase Two of the New Windows on Willesden Green initiative.  Following the success of a curated series of…

I went along to the SpaceWalk for the Willesden Project getting very lost along the way! but thanks to another particpant called Phil my legs were saved a seriously long walk in his car. We found the Queens Parade and I thought it was one shop, until emily gave us a map and explanied how big the space was. It goes on and on, a maze of units and backrooms,storage,loos (all lovely and clean and well maintained by the team) shelving and more.

I felt a bit like a kid again exploring a…

Meanwhile Project's Jess just came across this case study of Interim uses in King's Cross in a 1995 Good Practice Guide. It's funny how long it has taken for this kind of thinking, that comprehensive masterplanning and development of large sites seems to have had its day, to…

New Windows on Willesden Green seeks proposals from suitable businesses, projects or individuals interested in taking up short term leases on selected vacant shops along Willesden High Road. To find out more about the project, what we're looking for and how to apply, please visit:…

Meanwhile Space CIC have a number of exciting projects in the pipeline for 2012 and are looking to increase capacity by working with specialists in their field on a variety of interim projects. This expertise could range from community participation to marketing to plumbing…

Fabrication crafts is a social enterprise in Leeds city centre, providing ad hoc workspace for craft and fashion business as well as support and mentoring



we've just set up the Leeds Fashion and Craft network https://www.facebook.com/#!/LeedsFashionandCraftNetwork which folks are welcome to join and opened a shop in leeds with shelf space.

we'll only allow 1 of each style of craft i.e 3 jewellers must all have different styles etc,…

January 29th  2012, 10.30am-5.30pm               

Learn to Sew Using Your Own Machine

January 15, Feb 19th, 10.30am-4.30pm

Learn to Crochet

January 21st, 10.30am-5.30pm 

Make Your Own Wedding Dress

January 22nd, 10.30am-4.30pm

Introduction to Patchwork

January 22nd, 10.30-4.30

Basic…

Meanwhile in Finchley Road in Camden has been transformed into workspace for start ups, artists, students and social enterprises looking for a temporary base. We are unusually based in a shopping centre which is warm, safe and very light. 

The space is split into three sections:

- Event Space

- Workspace

- Studio Space

The space information is:

- Wifi

- Open from 08.00 - 22.00 

- Accessible from Jubilee, Metropolitan…

Keep your eyes peeled for spaces popping up near you! For all Meanwhile enquiries contact me at jcb@meanwhilespace.com. If your looking for space, don't forget Meanwhile Connect.

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