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[alexbax1]

Hello,

I am just wondering if anyone knows of any desk space that is available locally (ideally for free)? I am just going into my second year of a PhD and I work from home as my University is too far away and it is expensive to travel there frequently. I am beginning to find it a bit lonely working from home everyday and am trying to think of ways to make it work a bit better for me in 2012. I am also working to set up a business at the same time, so I might fit into inclusion criteria for desk space that is subsidised to help start-up businesses. I have my own laptop and phone etc.

Any suggestions greatly appreciated. Thanks

[Sebastian-Smythe]

What an interesting idea.

Are we allowed to know what your PhD is and type of business you are aspireing to? That might it easier for folk to help.

[Jill@thegiftshop]

Hi there, dunno if your problem is solved but I might be able to help....let me know if you're still looking for space and we can go from there. I wouldn't want paying, but I do need someone who might be interested on giving one of my dogs an hour's brisk walk each day in exchange....? Cheers, Jill

[Jill@thegiftshop]

Oops, forgot to check the 'follow this post' option before posting, hence this post to do that!

[alexbax1]

Sorry for my late response.

Thank you Jill - I have sent you a personal message so we can hopefully meet up for a chat!

Sebastian - my PhD is looking at how Government Departments use (economic) evidence when making investment prioritisation decisions. Unfortunately very relevant given the recent austerity cuts. I am setting up a business focused on events management with my family.

I do think it would be great if there was a room with hot desks (and plugs) available somewhere in Burley that enabled people who want to set up a business/who work from home to have somewhere to meet up, share ideas and maybe even swap skills/work together/employ the services of local businesses. Working from home can be lonely for people and it could be a good way to support local businesses/increase business start-up rates locally which is good for us all. I'm sure a reasonable rate could be charged to cover the costs.

Jess

[Sebastian-Smythe]

Thank you and what a brilliant idea too. The en-product, you're PhD, sounds even more interesting.

[alexbax1]

I have just found this - the first event is Thursday 8th March at 2pm and the plan is to meet up once a month (or more if people want to):

Do you work from home? Are you interested in meeting others in the same position in a relaxed environment? I am a local freelance translator and would like to break the solitude of working from home by organising a regular 'Jelly' . Vicars Bistro in Saltaire have been kind enough to offer to host such an event. A jelly is an informal co-working event where freelancers, home workers and small/micro business owners bring their laptop or other work and work, chat and collaborate with other small business owners (http://www.uk-jelly..../what-is-jelly/). If you think you might be interested, please send me an email at ruth@ruthbartlett-traduction.com or call me on 07858 564799.

Here is the link to Vicars: http://www.saltairev...ess_vicars.html

[Sebastian-Smythe]

Thanks for the info but it's not my style and out of my area too.
However I'll think more about it and drop you a line later for more
info. Other may well be able to use it.