HELLO SEPTEMBER!

September has arrived and the school run commences once again.

The calendar is BURSTING with workshops and events this month, and we're so excited to announce some fantastic opportunities in this week's edition of the Word On Mill Street.

We've got movie nights, self-care club, karaoke and the launch of WCC's hugely popular Digital Creative Co-Investment Recovery grant.

Enjoy!

MILL STREET KARAOKE NIGHT

EVERYONE'S WELCOME - THE URBAN GARDEN

FRIDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER - 7 TILL 10 PM 🎤

Unleash your inner rockstar with the much anticipated Mill Street karaoke night.

This is your chance to shine in the spotlight, belt out your favorite tunes, and dazzle the crowd with your vocal prowess (or lack thereof, but who cares, it's all in good fun!).

Whether you're a seasoned crooner or just looking to have a laugh, this is the event for you.

Grab your friends, pick your song, and prepare for a night of musical mayhem and unforgettable memories. We'll have a fantastic selection of songs, delicious drinks, and a lively atmosphere to keep the party going. Don't be shy, because at Karaoke Night, everyone's a star!

Save the date, warm up those vocal cords, and get ready to sing your heart out!

Hosted by our coffeehouse popstar Aimee, we'll be throwing you back to the good days with a 80's, 90's and 00's mix.

Prizes for the best performers are up for grabs, so be there or be square!

Get your ticket here!

For You - Sessions on self-development.

For Your Business - Sessions on developing your business.

For Fun - Erm, we think you get the picture.

For Good - A little bit about the good that we're doing in the building.

SPEAKERS CLUB IS BACK

TUESDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER 7 TILL 10 PM

Leamington Spa Speakers Club is set to return for the Autumn term here at Mill Street.

Whether you want to make a better business presentation, give a speech at a wedding or birthday, chair a meeting, propose a toast, or say what you mean at work, Leamington Speakers Club provides its members with an environment in which every single speaker can practice, develop and improve their public speaking skills with a huge amount of support and encouragement.

If you or someone you know would benefit from some public speaking practice, then make sure to pop along and see what it's all about.

Book your FREE ticket here!

CPR TRAINING HERE AT MILL STREET

GROUND FLOOR MEETING ROOM - WEDNESDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER - 4 TILL 5 PM

Unfortunately, m any of us will witness a cardiac arrest in our lifetime.

When unexpected things happen, it's vital you know what to do to give that person the best chance of survival.

A FREE CPR training workshop is taking place on Wednesday the 13th of September, here at Mill Street. The training includes how to deal with cardiac arrest in adults and children and all there is to know about defibrillators and choking.

If you'd like to take part, email Beth to secure your place.

NEW £350K GRANT FROM WCC IS NOW LIVE

VERY LIMITED TIME - 5 WEEKS ONLY

With grants of up to £30k available per business, Warwickshire County Council have launched round 2 of their hugely popular Digital Creative Co-Investment Recovery grant.

This is a very limited-time fund (only 5 weeks) and is likely to be even more competitive than the previous round, so don't hang about if you have a project ready to go.

To answer questions you have about the fund, Sim and Robert from the WCC team will be on hand at the MSE this Thursday, 7th Sep, from 10:00-14:00.

MEMBERS BREAKFAST

MEMBERS ONLY - THE COWORKING SPACE

WEDNESDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER, 9 TILL 9:30 AM

This month, we're switching things up by coming to YOU.

To diminish the networking nerves, we'll be bringing this month's networking breakfast to you, in the comfort of the coworking space. You can expect 30 minutes of uninterrupted networking whilst you enjoy coffee and bacon sarnies on us.

We're always open to feedback, so we'd love to hear your thoughts and opinions!

ARE YOU READY TO BE A PART OF SOMETHING EXTROADINARY?

THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO APPLY FOR CREATIVE FUTURES NEXT COHORT.

Known as the gateway between the University of Warwick and the region’s creative cluster, Creative Futures has an exciting opportunity for any early-stage and start-up business to develop entrepreneurial skills and test and launch their creative and digital business here at 1 Mill Street. 🚀

Whether you're an artist, designer, tech enthusiast, or visionary creator, this is your chance to join Creative Futures's upcoming cohort as part of the next 6-month incubator for local creative and digital businesses.

What you'll get:

🤝🏼 Tailored 1:1 mentorship from industry experts

💻 Access to cutting-edge resources and facilities

💡 Collaborative workspace buzzing with innovation

💰 Funding opportunities to bring your ideas to life

To be considered, you'll need to get your applications in by 11:59 PM on Sunday, 10th September.

You can book a 15-minute discovery call with Clare Green to find out more or apply online using the link below. 👇🏼

https://warwickinnovationdistrict.com/creative-futures/incubator/#apply

THANK FIZZ IT'S FRIDAY

MEMBERS ONLY - THE URBAN GARDEN

FRIDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER, 4 PM TILL 6 PM

Whether you’re partial to a glass of bubbly or a bottle of beer, come on down to the bar and have one on us to celebrate the beginning of the weekend!

FILM CLUB IS BACK

HOSTED BY THE KLUB - WEDNESDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER - 7PM TILL 10 PM

The Klub is back with a bang, and the choice of film is in your hands. 👀

Choose between American Pie, Breakfast Club and Mean Girls, by scanning the QR codes around the building and casting your vote.

Join us for an evening of popcorn and refreshments and watch some old classics on the big screen.

Get your free ticket here and we'll make sure we have plenty of popcorn!

SELF-CARE CLUB - THE BEAN

TUESDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER 8 TILL 10 AM

This September, The Bean Network is thrilled to bring you an amazing session all around self-care packed with tools and tips.

Taking and making time for self-care will have a positive impact your sleep and reduce stress and anxiety.

As we say goodbye to summer and hello to September, we will welcome two amazing members Harriet Saxton and Meeta Darji, who will lead a self care session to help you feel restored and refreshed.

Grab your free ticket via Eventbrite here, or pop along on the morning!

BRING YOUR OWN GAME NIGHT

THE GAME DEV GROUP - EVERYONE WELCOME

WEDNESDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER - 6 TILL 9:30 PM

Calling all gaming fanatics!

Have you been developing a game that you'd like to test with others?

Are you kick-ass at Mario Kart and looking to showcase your skills?

Looking to collaborate on your next big development project?

Come along to the next Bring Your Own Game night here in the Urban Garden.

The Game Dev Group is a great place to collaborate with other gaming fanatics, whilst getting to know other developers and designers in a warm and welcoming environment.

Everyone's welcome and it's free to attend!

THE LAST OF THE SUMMER FUN

FRIDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER - LEAM BOAT CENTRE

Join PANDA for the Last of the Summer Fun event!

Get ready to enjoy an evening filled with laughter, paddling, pedalling, rowing or just chilling with a drink and bite to eat. There will most definitely be good vibes all around.

Last of the Summer Fun is all about making the most of the end of the summer season and raising money for the amazing work that Helping Hands do in our town and surrounding areas, supporting the most vulnerable people in our community.

Buy a ticket for you, your family and friends and enjoy two hours of fun out on the water, or stay on dry land and enjoy the music, food, and soak up the vibes in good company.

Leam Boat Centre are kindly supporting this event and ticket holders will have access to all of their kayaks, pedalo's, rowing boats, paddle-boards etc.

Remember that all proceeds will be going directly to supporting the work of Helping Hands.

For more information contact Rob Langley-Swain HERE.