Two weeks ago Meanwhile Space exchanged keys for 1-12 Queens Parade in Willesden Green as part of the New Windows on Willesden Green project. Using units 1-8, the spaces will be made available for new projects, social enterprise, community workshops and start up business. 

On Saturday…

It was very exciting to finally see the empty spaces available in my lovely local Willesden on Saturday, as obtained by the clever people at Meanwhile Space  An eclectic mix of business teams & creatives were there, all with interesting ideas on how to utilise the space to expand businesses, try ideas and serve the community.  I met with some in particular whom I hope to collaborate with to strengthen both our projects!  Of course I'm itching to be one of the lucky successful bids, but a…

London: The London Borough of Brent demonstrates a positive way to tackle the decline of the British high street, with the launch of Phase Two of the New Windows on Willesden Green initiative.  Following the success of a curated series of…

I went along to the SpaceWalk for the Willesden Project getting very lost along the way! but thanks to another particpant called Phil my legs were saved a seriously long walk in his car. We found the Queens Parade and I thought it was one shop, until emily gave us a map and explanied how big the space was. It goes on and on, a maze of units and backrooms,storage,loos (all lovely and clean and well maintained by the team) shelving and more.

I felt a bit like a kid again exploring a…