What we’re about
This group is for members and visitors to Makespace, a community workshop in Cambridge, UK. The meetups are organised by community members both in the space and elsewhere in Cambridge.
To tweak your email preferences for the group, please go to http://meetup.makespace.org/settings/
We would love to meet:
* Community members, enthusiasts, and educational groups who could benefit from a lab in which to work together, network, socialise, and draw on the expertise of others
* People working within local industries looking to innovate in ways that require new skills, equipment and contacts
* Companies and consultancies that support innovation and prototyping, and who could provide training, support, leading to the sale of their services
* Innovators needing to produce physical prototypes to further their ideas
If this could include you, please help us maintain and grow Makespace by joining now, telling us:
* Who you are, and any company/group affiliation
* What you could contribute to and/or how you could benefit from Makespace
* Any other ideas, requirements or suggestions to improve Makespace
For discussions about the space and making in general, see http://groups.google.com/group/cammakespace
For more on Makespace, see http://makespace.org
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Future of Makespace Working Group Meeting (Mid-month check in)Makespace classroom, Cambridge
Future of Makespace Working Group Meeting
This is the regular working group meeting for the Future of Makespace project. We’ll share updates from each team (see below), discuss priorities, and set the agenda for the next month.
These meetings are open to all inducted Makespace members – they’re a great opportunity to stay informed, contribute ideas, and help ensure Makespace grows in ways that support your projects and the wider community.Meeting schedule
The Future of Makespace working group meets twice a month:- FoM Mid-Month Check-In
Third Monday of the month, 7pm
An informal catch-up for team updates, discussion, and ideas. - FoM Pre-Board Meeting
Friday before each scheduled Board meeting, 7pm, Classroom
A more formal session to review actions, address issues, and prepare any proposals or decisions to bring to the Board.
The outcome of these meetings is a clear action plan, with responsibilities assigned and decisions identified for the Board.
Future of Makespace Team Structure
Each team focuses on a key area for the project:- Property Scouting - Identify suitable commercial premises
- Financial Modelling - Assess runway for multiple scenarios
- Business Development - Explore alternative income streams
- University Engagement - Secure a new academic space or partnership
- External Partnerships - Explore civic, cultural, creative partnerships
- Logistics & Equipment - Prepare for move and storage
- Culture & Communications - Preserve Makespace’s identity while improving internal and external communications
Get Involved
If you’d like to join a team or help out with the Future of Makespace project, email futureofmakespace@makespace.org to get involved.
Regular updates will be posted in the Makespace Google Group:
👉 https://groups.google.com/g/cammakespace - FoM Mid-Month Check-In
