By Josie Armitage
I attended the launch of Farsley Co Work at Springfield Mills on Thursday 20th March. It’s a lovely light space that has a green link to the outdoors and has separate desks for co-working.
There is also a comfy seated breakout area at the back, which is a relaxed space for casual meetings and building connections. This also has lovely prints by Lucy Johnson from Lucy Victoria Arts.
There are two Focus pods – quiet spaces you can book for making private calls. Don’t forget refreshments! There is a kitchen area with Yorkshire Tea and Nespresso Coffee and facilities for printing and scanning.
What is especially amazing about this space is that Phil Johnson and Sam Booth, the two co-founders, came up with the idea, received the keys on 1 March, and did all the work themselves to have a decorated and furnished space for the launch on 20 March! Super quick but looks so professional.
The lunchtime launch was well attended and there was a second launch in the evening. Lots of familiar faces local to the area showing great interest in the space.
They are open seven days a week, from 7am to 9pm.
Sam says: “When I started to work for myself, I thought it was fantastic that I could work from home every day.
“But over time I started to miss some of the perks of working in an office. I hope that our new workspace can provide a change of scenery, a sense of community, and be a productive environment for all our members.”
Phil says: “We wanted to create a space that not only Sam and myself could be proud of but an environment that could serve the wider community locally.
“We feel it’s something that has been missing, and hopefully, we have gone some way in filling that void, giving the people of Farsley and the surrounding areas an accessible and affordable alternative.”
The lunchtime launch was well attended and there was a second launch in the evening. Lots of familiar faces local to the area showing great interest in the space.
Clare Clifford, from Sunshine Digital Media. attended the launch and said: “As a small business owner I’m really excited to use this fabulous new office space.
“Working alone and around a young family can be both lonely and distracting. Both have an impact on my productivity and mental health. Having a space like this to use on a flexible basis has filled a massive gap in our local community. I’m really looking forward to meeting and collaborating with other local business owners. Also the coffee is top notch!”
You can find out how to become a member by visiting the website.
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