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Makespace Oxfordshire @makespaceoxford.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

✨️ Coming up this week! 🌱 We continue on down the Sustainable Fashion Week road with our Traditional & Cultural Threads exhibition running 30th Sept & 1st Oct, 11am to 3pm in The Blue Room at Aristotle Lane - just show up! Later on 1st Oct, Rosie Leech is running a visible mending workshop,

Autumn Market poster for Makespace Oxfordshire promoting local artists & makers, apple pressing and a sustainable fashion workshop; watercolor branch with three apples, event on 4th October, 11:00–4:00 at 1 Aristotle Lane, Oxford.

Announcement for a mending workshop over a close-up of knitted fabric: few tickets left for @makespaceoxfordshire — Thursday 1st October, 6–8pm; rosieleech.com.

Sustainable Fashion Week at Makespace Oxford — launch: Sustainable Fashion & Identity panel, 26 Sept 6:30–9pm; studio sessions & workshops, 27 Sept 11am–5pm; exhibition "Traditional & Cultural Threads", 30 Sept–1 Oct 11am–3pm; venue: 1 Aristotle Lane, Oxford.

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Makespace Oxfordshire @makespaceoxford.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

“In a spatially just future, land and property is in local and democratic ownership — so communities hold the power to create healthy, thriving, just spaces for all.” In the final past of our blog post analysing the latest season of Glimpses of a Possible Future, we look at how all our

Volunteers planting young trees in protective tubes along a roadside embankment; a woman in a bright green jacket and knit hat holds a sapling and shovel while another in a pink jacket bends to plant.

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Makespace Oxfordshire @makespaceoxford.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

📢 Looking for space in Wantage? 👀 We have a compact office of around 4.5 square metres perfect for one. The Old Stables has a lively community cafe on site and access to large gardens and a kitchenette. See bio for more info on our current available spaces & how to apply

Promotional flyer for MakeSpace Oxfordshire’s Wantage workspace, showing a brick arched gateway above and a small desk with dual monitors below, advertising a 4.5 sq metre space in a friendly hub with on-site community café, kitchenette and large gardens.

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Makespace Oxfordshire @makespaceoxford.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

We're kicking off our Sustainable Fashion Week events at Aristotle Lane with this panel discussion on Sustainable Fashion & Identity from some big names in the industry on Saturday 26th. After that, we've got a week of brilliant events: sewing skills workshops, studio sessions, an exhibition,

Event poster announcing "Sustainability & Identity: A Panel Discussion" for Sustainable Fashion Week, scheduled Saturday 26th September, 18:30–21:00, featuring a row of four black-and-white headshots of panel speakers and a host.

Poster announcing Sustainable Fashion Week at Aristotle House (OX2 6TP), listing events: Panel discussion 26 Sept 6:30–9pm; Studio sessions & workshops 27 Sept 12–5pm; Exhibition 30 Sept–1 Oct 11–5pm; Seasonal market 4 Oct 11am–3pm.

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Makespace Oxfordshire @makespaceoxford.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

We've extended the deadline to apply for our two current vacancies. You now have until Monday 21st, 9am to get your applications in. We're looking forward to learning more about you! More information and application forms via bio.

Job vacancy announcement for Spatial Agency Project Lead at Makespace Oxfordshire, showing two smiling colleagues outdoors.

New vacancy: "Communities Development Lead" at Makespace Oxfordshire, showing three smiling women standing arm‑in‑arm outdoors to convey a warm, community-focused team, with overlay text "Apply Today."

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Makespace Oxfordshire @makespaceoxford.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We've got a brilliant space available in Banbury just waiting for the right organisation. Could it be yours? Apply here: forms.monday.com/forms/2d3fa6...

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Oxford Clarion @oxfordclarion.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Makespace is to open 'community living rooms' in Oxford and Abingdon, thanks to National Lottery funding.They are described as "designed with and by local citizens, where people can meet & organise to shape the future of their neighbourhoods & just be together." makespaceoxford.org/announcing-n...

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Makespace Oxfordshire @makespaceoxford.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

"Watching younger people have autonomy, like the fact that I can walk away and they’re running the space without me is like such a beautiful feeling, and I just want more of that, for them to feel powerful in their knowledge." - Zahra Haji Fath Ali Tehrani, Director of YWMP. Check out part two

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Oxford Poetry Library @oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Three years ago, we launched our daytime open mic The Hip Crowd alongside @makespaceoxford.bsky.social . Although all are welcome, this was created as a space to centre new parents, a group often excluded from these kinds of creative spaces due to child-unfriendly hours, venue restrictions, etc...

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Makespace Oxfordshire @makespaceoxford.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

🍎 Come to our Autumn market 🍂 We'll be celebrating the turn of the season with apple pressing - bring any apples from your garden and a bottle to take home your juice. We'll also have a sustainable fashion workshop, alongside stalls from local artists and makers.

Poster promoting Makespace Oxfordshire Autumn Market on 4th October, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM at 1 Aristotle Lane, Oxford, highlighting local artists & makers, apple pressing and a sustainable fashion workshop, illustrated with watercolor apples on a branch.

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Makespace Oxfordshire @makespaceoxford.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

📢 Retail space available now in central Bicester! Looking for a new home for your social enterprise or small business? We’d love to hear from you! Fill in the form in bio to register your interest and somebody will be in touch with more details. Or drop us a call or message.

Ad for retail space in central Bicester showing a vacant storefront on a pedestrianised high street, inviting social enterprises and small businesses to contact Makespace Oxfordshire.

A poster showing an open-plan retail unit at Makespace Oxfordshire — 3,984 sq ft over two floors; interior shows a long sales floor with slatwall panels, display cabinets, worktables and drop-ceiling lighting, with room for an office, bathrooms and additional storage or retail upstairs.

Promotional poster for Makespace Oxfordshire inviting social, creative, or ecological organisations to apply, showing a repurposed empty shop interior with worktables, craft supplies and shelving as a community maker space.

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Makespace Oxfordshire @makespaceoxford.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

We're celebrating sustainable fashion week this September with a series of events organised in collaboration with some of our brilliant residents and wider community members. Join us for a series of events and an exhibition, including a panel discussion on sustainable fashion and identity,

Promotional poster for Sustainable Fashion Week at Makespace Oxfordshire — announces launch panel "Sustainable Fashion & Identity" 26 Sept 6:30–9pm; studio sessions and workshops 27 Sept 11am–5pm; exhibition "Traditional & Cultural Threads" 30 Sept–1 Oct 11am–3pm; venue Aristotle Lane, Oxford;

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Makespace Oxfordshire @makespaceoxford.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

We're currently recruiting for two roles! Do you feel a connection with Makespace’s missions and have experience of leading or teaching and working alongside communities? We’d love to hear from you! Communities Development Lead (0.8 FTE/4 days a week - £34,925 per year, pro rata): You’ll hold

Job vacancy poster for Makespace Oxfordshire seeking a Spatial Agency Project Lead, showing two smiling colleagues outdoors under greenery with bold headlines "New Vacancy" and "Apply Today."

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Makespace Oxfordshire @makespaceoxford.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🎉 We have exciting news! 🌱 We’ve received funding from The National Lottery Reaching Communities Fund to launch a new three-year programme with two interconnected strands. Over the next three years, Makespace Oxfordshire will be setting up two free-to-access community living rooms, designed with &

A graphic featuring two photos: community volunteers planting a street garden and a smiling person. The text reads "We're excited to announce our new projects, made possible by The National Lottery Reaching Communities Fund."

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Makespace Oxfordshire @makespaceoxford.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Earlier this year, we sat down with people bringing about the change we need in our neighbourhoods. From these discussions, we created the second season of our podcast, Glimpses of a Possible Future. We’ve taken a step back to reflect on the ideas that kept resurfacing, how they connect to

Smiling woman wearing glasses holds a large bundle of leeks in one arm and three small green cucumbers in the other

A small group of people gathered on a sunlit path beneath a leafy arch, gathering to work on a community garden

Presenter speaking to a seated audience in a dark theatre, a documentary about The Ultimate Picture Palace playing in the background

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Makespace Oxfordshire @makespaceoxford.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

If you or your organisation is looking for an office, studio, or other workspace in Oxfordshire, and work has a social, creative, or ecological mission at its heart, Makespace might be where you find your new home. We currently have a selection of spaces in Central Oxford, Bicester, and Banbury,

Graphic inviting viewers to "put down roots in Oxfordshire" and "check out our available spaces" with a right-pointing arrow and Makespace Oxfordshire branding

Floorplan and listing photo for a Central Oxford mid-sized studio/office, with room 10 outlined as available; interior shows a flexible workspace with a central table, mixed chairs and a swivel chair by windows with natural light, noting access to meeting room, common room and kitchenette.

Floorplan and interior showing a 58 sqm available office in Central Oxford, room 2 outlined on the first-floor plan; furnished workspace photo with desks, monitors and two leather sofas, listed for 10–15 people with access to meeting room, common room and kitchenette.

Promotional property flyer showing floor plans and a ground-floor photo of "The Crafter's Emporium" storefront, advertising a 370 sqm, two‑storey building in Bicester suitable as a shop or community space, with Makespace Oxfordshire branding.

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Makespace Oxfordshire @makespaceoxford.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Our friends at YWMP are celebrating the first birthday of their music venue and community space, The Nest on 12th September. There'll be an art market and yard sale with great deals on music gear from 2-6pm. Then, from 7pm, join for a party and live music from R. Aggs and more.

Vintage-style event poster with two swallows flying above a nest amid blue stars on a red background, promoting "1st Birthday 12th Sep Saturday" and listing activities: art market, yard sale, live music, compilation launch and food.

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Makespace Oxfordshire @makespaceoxford.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

We've got a large, 58 square metre space coming up in central Oxford. 9 Park End Street is home to a community of creatives, non-profits and grassroots organisations in the heart of the city. This space is a large open-plan studio on the first floor suitable for a team of 10-15.

Flyer advertising studio space at 9 Park End Street in Oxford, showing a shared open-plan workspace with people at desks, rent range and QR contact, plus icons for shared common room, bookable meeting room, kitchenette, free Wi‑Fi and lift access.

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Makespace Oxfordshire @makespaceoxford.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

For the past three years, we've been proud to host our daytime open mic The Hip Crowd alongside Oxford Poetry Library. Although all are welcome, this was created as a space to centre parents of infants and young children, a group of people often excluded from these kinds of creative spaces due to

A performer on a small indoor stage holding a baby in a carrier while an audience of parents in folding chairs applauds under a banner reading "The Hip Crowd."

Performer at a microphone in a bright conservatory as seated parents cradle babies and a baby crawls toward the front under a banner reading "The Hip Crowd."

Woman holding a baby (face covered by a smiling emoji) reads from a sheet into a microphone while two adults sit on the floor listening in a cozy conservatory-style room with plants and soft lighting.

A person reading into a microphone, the audience are viewed from behind, seated facing a hand‑painted banner reading "THE HIP CROWD" surrounded by colourful heart shapes and trans‑pride bunting overhead.

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Makespace Oxfordshire @makespaceoxford.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

What would it look like if space belonged to everyone? We’ve come to identify (at least) five key dimensions of spatial justice, with our local communities and inspired by many others beyond Oxfordshire who are demonstrating what it means.

Two people kneel in a community garden planting seedlings in front of a storefront, illustrating shared use of public space; overlaid headline asks “What would it look like if space belonged to everyone?” and a caption reads “Here’s what we might see in a spatially just world.”

Community members waving and holding large colorful letters under a banner reading "Dimension 1: Ownership," alongside a caption asserting that land and buildings belong to the people who bring them to life and communities can shape their spaces.

People sharing food around a table with a header reading "Dimension 2: Access" and a caption asserting barrier-free access to shelter—no cost, exclusion, or eviction—and the right to roam and secure tenure through new contracts.

Community members leaning over a city map collaborating on plans; banner reads "Dimension 3: Design & Development" and caption says design should be done by and with communities, who lead and are central to place design.

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Makespace Oxfordshire @makespaceoxford.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Thanks to Artspace Lifespace for including us as a case study in their vacant property toolkit. Neighbourhoods can't thrive without residents having access to spaces for work, leisure, culture, and creativity, and having buildings sitting vacant doesn't help that. If there's an empty space in

Group of people gathered outside a bright teal community building labeled "The Junction," chatting and taking photos under a cloudy sky, shown beside case-study text about Makespace Oxford in a Vacant Property Toolkit.

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Makespace Oxfordshire @makespaceoxford.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Want to join our team? We'd love you to be part of it! We're looking for a part-time entry-level Operations & Systems Administrator. No admin experience necessary, just a desire to learn how to make an organisation like this move smoothly. More info: makespaceoxford.org/careers/

Seven smiling staff members stand outside The Community Works storefront, with an overlaid testimonial praising Makespace as an organisation that values kindness, compassion, and its residents alongside its strategic goals.

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Makespace Oxfordshire @makespaceoxford.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Makespace resident, Taiwo, from our Abingdon hub, The Charter, is always up to something brilliant! This summer, she's hosting a number of workshops at Cornerstone Arts in Didcot. These are free workshops with a particular focus on migrant and multicultural communities, with three different

Smiling woman in a colorful patterned jacket gestures proudly in a fabric workshop beside shelves of neatly stacked bolts of cloth and a cutting table with a sewing machine.

QR code to register for a Cooking & Wellness workshop, overlaid on a photo of smiling participants at a table; sessions on Tuesdays 4, 11, 18, 25 August, 2–5pm.

Poster prompting viewers to scan a QR code to join a Junior Creators workshop; large QR code centered over a photo of children crafting, with sessions on Thursdays 6, 13, 20, 27 August, 10:30am–1:30pm.

QR code to register for the Junior Creators Workshop: Send Sessions, with dates listed as Thursdays 6, 13, 20, 27 August, 2–4pm, over a background of children working together at a table.

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SHARE Oxford @shareoxford.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Over summer, our IT whizzes are at @makespaceoxford.bsky.social for Tech Rescue on 10th August, otherwise our #repaircafe teams are taking a break, all back for September. Check out dates and times and book in for repairs at shareoxford.org/repair

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Makespace Oxfordshire @makespaceoxford.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Eight years ago, we took on Aristotle House, an old builder's merchants turn office building that had last housed Oxford Illustrators before sitting empty for five years. We were told it would be available for two years and would then be torn down and the site developed. Little did those involved

Open-plan office being renovated with rows of square support columns, scattered tools, boxes, ladders and cables on a carpeted floor, bright windows along the right wall and a doorway at the far end.

Open carpeted office being renovated, with support columns dividing the space, scattered tools and materials (ladder, toolbox, power cords), a wrapped mattress and a lawnmower at the far wall, and a person near the back inspecting the room.

Shared makerspace workspace with long wooden desks, office chairs, potted plants, and colorful bunting, with "Welcome to MAKESPACE OXFORD" painted on the far wall.

A sunlit pottery studio workspace with worktables holding clay pieces and tools, pottery wheels, a kiln, shelving of supplies, and large windows with bamboo blinds overlooking trees.

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Makespace Oxfordshire @makespaceoxford.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Our friends at The Berin Centre are hosting their annual Summer Celebration on 1st September. There’ll be a free BBQ from the Burrow Community Café, children's activities with Junk Jodie & great company. If you've not yet discovered the incredible work of the Berin Centre, now's the perfect time

Summer Celebration poster for The Berin Centre announcing a free community event on 1st September, 1–3pm, with free BBQ food and family activities including lawn games, face painting, and crafting with Junk Jodie.

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Makespace Oxfordshire @makespaceoxford.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

We've got a light, spacious 58 square metre workspace becoming available in central Oxford. Are you the right person or organisation to fill it? Complete our application form for more information or give us a shout if you have questions

58 sqm office (Unit 2) at 9 Park End St, Oxford — available August 2026 — floorplan highlights the space in red and a photo shows an open-plan workspace with desks and monitors, carpeted floor and two worn leather sofas with a small wooden coffee table.

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Makespace Oxfordshire @makespaceoxford.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Want to join the Makespace team? We’re hiring a part-time entry-level Operations and Systems Administrator. No admin experience necessary, just energy, curiosity, a desire to learn and develop new skills, and a genuine interest in Makespace’s mission. Link in bio for more info

Job vacancy graphic announcing an Operations & Systems Administrator role; two colleagues collaborate over laptops in a bright coworking space, with prominent "New Vacancy" headline and "Apply Today" call-to-action.

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Makespace Oxfordshire @makespaceoxford.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Here’s a note from Oxford Wellbeing Garden whose public launch event is on 26th July. It’s a beautiful space and much needed in our city. ✨ Our space is really starting to come to life! ✨ The fences are up, the outhouse is taking shape, and our plants are growing more beautifully every day 🌱

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Makespace Oxfordshire @makespaceoxford.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Are you the right organisation to take on this 110 square metre space in Banbury. Fill in our application form (in bio) to express your interest or email info@makespaceoxford.org

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Makespace Oxfordshire @makespaceoxford.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Sharing on behalf of Mental Health Natters, residents of our Charter Studios hub in Abingdon, who provide mental health support for young people. Head to Abingdon's Loose Cannon Brewery on 12 July for an afternoon of live music, food, markets, crafts, and more, while raising money for a good cause

Poster for Natter‑fest, a family‑friendly Mental Health Matters fundraiser at Loose Cannon Brewery on Sunday 12th July, 12–5, featuring live music, market stalls, craft activities and a luxury raffle to raise funds for young people’s mental health, with a QR code for tickets.

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Makespace Oxfordshire @makespaceoxford.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

We have a room of around 16 square metres becoming available soon at The Old Stables. If you're looking for a studio or office space in Wantage, give us a shout! Application form in bio or email info@makespaceoxford.org

An office workspace with clustered desks and multiple monitors for collaborative work, decorated with a framed neon sign reading "THIS MUST BE THE PLACE," a pink "hello" speech-bubble neon, string lights, potted greenery, notebooks, mugs and personal items.

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Makespace Oxfordshire @makespaceoxford.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Scenes from our team away day at What We're Building. A big thanks to Civic Square and Hood Futures, who hosted us at their Ladywood site, plus Footwork, Platform Places, Mycelial Network, The Signing Tree, and everyone else who contributed to making it such a fun and inspiring day.

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A small group of people wearing backpacks walking across an empty concrete lot toward an abandoned, graffiti-marked warehouse with broken windows under a cloudy sky.

Colorful wooden panels forming an environmental display with hand-drawn map and nature illustrations and the slogan "LOVE THY ECOREGION," promoting reuse, planting and local sustainability.

Woman watching a smiling man prepare coffee at a small stall, with coffee bags, cups and a plant on the table between them.

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Makespace Oxfordshire @makespaceoxford.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Check out our available spaces and fill in the form below to apply or email info@makespaceoxford.org if you need more info! forms.monday.com/forms/2d3fa6...

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Makespace Oxfordshire @makespaceoxford.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Last week we welcomed the Footwork team and their Camden People and Place cohort to Oxfordshire for two days of exploring community spaces, sharing stories, and learning together. We visited Makespace hubs and heard from some of our fantastic residents, as well as checking in with inspiring peers,

A group of people sitting at two long tables in a restaurant. One person is standing up, speaking

A group of people sitting outside a large greenhouse

A large circle of people in discussion, seated in the shade of a tree

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Makespace Oxfordshire @makespaceoxford.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

It’s time for the last episode in the current season of Glimpses of a Possible Future, and what a ride it’s been. This time, we’re hearing from Jo Harvey of Sustainable Wantage. “Our vision at sustainable Wantage is a thriving, resilient community where sustainable living is the foundation of

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Makespace Oxfordshire @makespaceoxford.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

We’re still trying to find the perfect fit for this property in Banbury. It has nearly 110 square metres of space over two stories with multiple rooms, so it would be ideal for an organisation that needs a combination of a high street frontage and room for other activities. It could work as a

A room with wooden floors, stone walls, and beams on the ceiling. Text overlaid on this image reads "Are you the right person to take on this characterful building in Banbury?"

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Makespace Oxfordshire @makespaceoxford.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Join us Sunday 21st June, 11am-3pm at 1 Aristotle Lane, Oxford to celebrate the solstice with a summer market Buy from local makers, get sustainability info, & grab a drink at The Anchor or have a wander in Port Meadow after. If you can think of a dreamier Sunday in Oxford, we'd love to hear it

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Makespace Oxfordshire @makespaceoxford.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Our next Glimpses of a Possible Future features Natty Mark Samuels, who talks about his work in The Leys, with The African School & Leys Astronomy Club. “I’m very much into bringing education to where the community gathers, so it’s been great for me to be able to use local spaces.”

A man holding a book, posing for the camera and smiling. Behind him are piles of books and a wall hanging shaped like the African continent that has the words "Africa" on it.

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Makespace Oxfordshire @makespaceoxford.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

We have a 26 square metre room available now in Wantage, which is great for an organisation with multiple desks or someone looking for a spacious studio. You’d be part of a lovely bunch of local artists, makers, and community groups, with access to a garden and the wonderful Down to Earth cafe.

A photo of an old red brick structure with words overlaid, "We have a room available at The Old Stables"

A photo of a white room with a wooden desk by the window. Text overlaid reads, "It has a built-in desk area with a view out into the gardens... and plenty of space for more furniture"

A photo of a white room with a doorway into another space. Text overlaid reads, "You have a second area attached that could be used independently for meetings or workshops"

A photo of a white room with a sink in the corner. Text overlaid reads, "And, ooh, look, it has a sink! Which is useful for artists and makers since you won't have to go somewhere else to clean up"

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Makespace Oxfordshire @makespaceoxford.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Reminder that we're hosting a summer maker's market at our Aristotle Lane hub in North Oxford. Join us from 11am to 3pm on Sunday 21st June, the summer solstice ☀️

A view of a 1960s office building next to a canal, viewed through overhanging foliage. A canal boat is moored in front of the building

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Makespace Oxfordshire @makespaceoxford.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Looking for office space in central Oxford for your organisation? This bright, spacious 58 square metre room has become available in our 9 Park End Street hub. Would also work as a studio or maker space for those requiring plenty of room.

An office space with a bank of desks and a seating area with a chesterfield sofa, matching chair, and a table between them

An office with white walls. At the far end, near some windows, a group of people work at and around desks, their faces blurred

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Makespace Oxfordshire @makespaceoxford.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

It’s Great Big Green Week, so it’s the perfect time to delve into the stories of those working toward a more sustainable future in Oxfordshire. In the latest episode of our podcast, we talk to Adrian Sell of Oxford Wood Recycling.

A man wearing safety glasses leaning on a counter, smiling for the camera. Behind him is a sign that reads "Oxford Wood Recycling" along with some smaller, not easily legible text

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Makespace Oxfordshire @makespaceoxford.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

One of the interesting things mentioned again and again in our Marmalade session was the idea of coming together over food. We didn't expect this to get so much airtime, but it makes total sense. This is why we have a monthly gathering for all our residents called the Common Pot where we

A woman in a black t-shirt and jeans, stirs a pot of soup while smiling at the camera

A group of people around a table, chopping vegetables

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Makespace Oxfordshire @makespaceoxford.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Looking for an office, studio space, or coworking desk in Wantage? Come and be part of a vibrant community of artists, makers, and organisations doing good in the community or with social value. Examples include architects with a focus on sustainable materials or publishers of educational material

A sunlit garden with a large lawn and wooden planters, an old red brick structure is the other side of the lawn

A woman walks past two people working on a craft project with fabric scraps, looking on and smiling slightly

A group of people sitting at a table in the conservatory area of a cafe

A wooden planter filled with yellow and white flowers. In the background, people are sitting under a gazebo

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Makespace Oxfordshire @makespaceoxford.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to our screening of Power Station, in collaboration with Low Carbon Oxford North. What an inspiration to see this kind of community-led action transforming neighbourhoods 🙌

A group of people, viewed from behind, sitting in rows colourful metal chairs in a white room filled with plants. At the end of the room is a projector screen. On it, somebody is holding a placard that reads "school power station"

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Makespace Oxfordshire @makespaceoxford.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Head down to our Aristotle Lane location in North Oxford on the summer solstice to gather, buy from local artists and makers, get information about growing and sustainability, and generally have a lovely time. Our summer market is on 21st June, from 11am to 3pm. Hope to see you there 🌞

A poster for the Makespace Oxfordshire Summer Market.

It reads "summer market" in a big, bold yellow font with a black outline. Below this are smaller words: "Local artists and makers. Growing & sustainability info. Refreshments. Bakes. Summer crafts."

Below that is a stylised illustration of yellow, poppy-like flowers.

Then, the poster lists the location, date and time information: "11am to 3pm, 21st June, 1 Aristotle Lane, Oxford"

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SHARE Oxford @shareoxford.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

🗓️ We've changed the date of May's #repaircafe at @makespaceoxford.bsky.social Booking now open for 31 May (2-5pm) at shareoxford.org/repair 🍰 See you there to fix your broken stuff and enjoy a cuppa and cake!

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Makespace Oxfordshire @makespaceoxford.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

📢 Last chance to reserve your free tickets for our online Marmalade follow-up session tomorrow, from 1-2:30pm 🌱 You don't need to have attended the original session, just an interest in the work. It may be particularly valuable for community activists, organisers, or community asset developers;

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Makespace Oxfordshire @makespaceoxford.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

We have a gorgeous space in Banbury available now. With 109 square metres of space, set over two floors and multiple rooms, it would be perfect for a large organisation looking for its own building. It would also be suitable for a collective or multiple individuals or small organisations

A graphic with two photos of the interior of a building, with beans, stone walls, and wooden floors. Overlyed with text saying "43 Market Place, Banbury, OX16 5NW - Available Now"

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