Meanwhile Space

April 2010 Blog Posts (9)

Hackney Kick Start Sessions - come join in!

Meanwhile Space are holding a series of Kick Start sessions on the 8th, 11th and 25th May focussing on meanwhile activity at the new Meanwhile Centre on Hoxton Street. Details are below and it would be great to see you there to progress your project, share your idea or find out what meanwhile use of vacant space is all about.…

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Added by Emily Berwyn on April 30, 2010 at 6:46pm — 2 Comments

Of meanwhile spaces and human rights...

What do foot-binding, female circumcision and an empty shops project in Brixton have in common? In amidst the looming 6th May elections (brought to you in collaboration with Facebook and Youtube), some trivia.

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Added by Gaia Marcus on April 30, 2010 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Another Bigger Picture Project Launch

Our History – The Butterfly Effect

The germ of the idea for the Bigger Picture Project was the proliferation of empty

shops and commercial premises as the recession began to…

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Added by Roy Peterson on April 26, 2010 at 10:58pm — No Comments

Bates Wells & Braithwaite Solicitors talks about Meanwhile Leases

Meanwhile Leases get mentioned in Bates Wells and Braithwaite's Property Law Update - Spring 2010. Download your copy here.

http://www.bateswells.co.uk/Updates/Detail.aspx?UpdateID=282&Location=1&ID=0

Added by Jessica Courtney Bennett on April 23, 2010 at 2:24pm — No Comments

Meanwhile Space takes temporary residence at 251 Hoxton Street

Yippee Meanwhile Space have it's very own space!

Eddie, Emily and I are based at 251 Hoxton Street in London for a minimum of six weeks to host a living, breathing example of Meanwhile. Having exchanged a Meanwhile Lease for keys last Thursday we are now up and running and even looking forward to getting our very own sign.

We are very open to people wanting to use the space while we are here and want to get activity happening as soon as possible that benefits the community.… Continue

Added by Jessica Courtney Bennett on April 21, 2010 at 3:30pm — 3 Comments

Heritage Pop Up Open Day

Report: Heritage Pop Up Open Day 17 April 2010…

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Added by Alice Kershaw on April 21, 2010 at 3:26pm — No Comments

Help create a snapshot of projects you are involved in

SQW Consulting is doing some research for Meanwhile Space and the Development Trusts Association, to capture the nature and extent of ‘meanwhile use’ happening today. This will help to support a business case to Government and other partners for further investment in this

area. …

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Added by Jessica Courtney Bennett on April 14, 2010 at 8:46pm — No Comments

"Meanwhile Use" Leases

Very interesting place to see an article about the Meanwhile Lease!

Clarks Legal LLP report on their growing use.

http://www.clarkslegal.com/Article/556/%20Meanwhile%20Use%20%20Leases

Added by Jessica Courtney Bennett on April 12, 2010 at 12:42pm — No Comments

Another Bigger Picture Project Exhibition

South London’s newest creative community gallery, opens with an exhibition of prints and paintings by Guy Beggs on 28th April 2010

Bigger Picture are delighted to announce that our first show will be an exhibition of paintings and prints by international artist and local

resident Guy Beggs this April.

“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to benefit the community and launch our new space with…

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Added by Roy Peterson on April 11, 2010 at 6:18pm — No Comments