About this Event
Welcome to the first Patch Open House!
This free drop-in event is for anyone interested in learning more about Twickenham’s neighbourhood workspace. Expect guided tours of our work and event spaces, networking with fellow professionals, insightful discussions about the Patch mission and the 'Work Near Home' movement, drinks and nibbles from Django’s, and the chance to win a month of coworking.
Who is this event for?
Anyone curious to learn more about what we’re building, our different membership and event offerings, and the benefits of joining the ‘Work Near Home’ movement here in Twickenham. This might include:
👉 Founders looking for a home for your business, interested to learn more about how Patch compares to a traditional office and the value of building your team in a flexible workspace environment.
👉 Solopreneurs and freelancers eager to escape the confines of your kitchen table and connect with a broader professional community.
👉 Hybrid workers in search of a commute-free alternative and seeking insights into how Patch can enhance productivity.
👉 Working parents in need a high-quality workspace close to home, offering the flexibility to balance caring responsibilities with career progression and networking.
👉 Office brokers looking to understand what we do here at Patch and how to communicate the offer to your clients.
👉 Prospective event hosts wanting to explore the available spaces at Patch, our hire options, and to discuss ideas on how to host a great event here at Patch.
What to expect from the event
4pm-4:45pm: Drinks, nibbles and networking
Enjoy some drinks and nibbles from our cafe partner, Django’s, meet the Patch team, and get to know other local founders, freelancers and entrepreneurs here in Richmond borough.
4:45pm-5pm: An introduction to Patch and our mission
Twickenham site director, Aaron, will talk us through the Patch mission, the benefits of working closer to home, and why we believe that spending more time in our local community is key to creating happier societies, healthier high streets, and greater opportunity for all.
5pm-5:30pm: Tours and Q&A: Offices and coworking
Join us for a walkthrough of our workspace environments, including our fully serviced offices, dedicated desks, and coworking studios. We’ll discuss our memberships options and the extensive amenities included, networking and community building opportunities, the benefits of a flexible workspace for building a team, how Patch compares to a traditional office, and much more. Can't make this tour? Don't worry. We're happy to lead tours at other times.
5:30pm - 6pm: Hear from our members
Listen to firsthand experiences from some of our members, sharing insights and success stories from their time at Patch.
6pm-6:20pm: Tours and Q&A: Event spaces and event opportunities
On this tour, we’ll explore our suite of event spaces, including our flexible studio space, Academy; our boardroom-style meeting room, Faraday Room; our creative event space, Workshop; our meeting rooms; and the podcast studio. If you have an idea for an event, from team building to yoga to live music, let us know. Can't make this tour? Don't worry. We're happy to lead tours at other times.street-facing
6:20pm-6:40pm: The Patch raffle
We’re giving away an array of prices from Patch and our local partners to three lucky winners. This includes a month of Associate Unlimited membership, which affords you complimentary access to our coworking studios for one month. To enter, please ensure you register your attendance here on Eventbrite and sign in on the day of the event. Your name will automatically be submitted to the raffle. Good luck!
6:40pm-7pm: Networking
We’ll wrap up the evening with a final few drinks and conversations before calling it a day at 7pm.
About Patch
Patch is your neighbourhood space to work, discover and meet in the heart of Twickenham.
We’ve transformed the former Electricity Board Building at 42 York Street into a suite of beautifully-designed work and event spaces. Our workspace offering encompasses open plan coworking studios, fixed desks, private offices, and meeting rooms, complemented by a set of flexible memberships to suit all working rhythms.
Our event spaces include flexible studios, high-quality meeting rooms, and a podcast studio. We host regular events each month for the whole community to enjoy. To stay in the loop of what’s on, you can sign up to our local events newsletter by going to www.patch.work/newsletter.
We’re also home to a specialty coffee house, Django’s which serves up coffee, snacks and lunch bites from Monday to Saturday in our street-facing cafe. Come along with friends, family and furry friends. Everyone is welcome.
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The event is free for all, but we ask that you to register here to confirm your attendance.
See you soon!
Team Patch
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Patch Twickenham, 42 York Street, Twickenham, United Kingdom
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