Community Coworking, Think Outside The Office!
Coworking, the bigger picture…..
Our coworkers work hard at their businesses but community plays an even more vital part in what we’re all about both inside and outside of the workspace. Adults and junior Hub members, family and friends all get involved, after all, without community it can be a very solitary life. It’s always great to have a purpose, a sense of belonging and to feel like you’ve contributed to something.
Green Tourism UK – Hub community awarded “Gold”
Through Green Tourism NI we’ve been accredited for our commitment to our green environment, sustainability, community, culture and wider efforts within the local community. Our commitment to the #mental wellbeing of our members is vital and through our Green Team, our mental wellbeing pledge, constant initiatives, projects, meet-ups and outings this will continue to develop.
Community, Culture & Green EcoWarriorness
The Hub is a big supporter of its local environment and champions local community group Love Your Lough through litter pickups in The Rampart Canal area of Greenbank. Always great fun involving community groups, Hub families and friends including our Brack Tours and from all ages.
A very educational afternoon with birdwatching and wildlife identification
Education is a big aspect of our cleanups, lots of bird watching & wildlife workshops as well as @ConservationNI giving a kids workshop on horticulture.
Heave, up hills, down slopes, across canals, there was no end of rubbish to collect
Quarterly charity support and community meet-ups
We’re not allowed favourites but some of our favourite charities that we support include PIPS Newry & Mourne, WomensAid, Newry.
PIPS Newry & Mourne Lego Firewalk 2017
Partnerships and networking
Networking with partners and community groups in Newry, throughout Ireland, UK and internationally has been so important to the success of our community. This encourages new shared ideas and practices as well as twinning for international creative projects and helping to develop the local economy.
We really enjoyed our involvement with The European Coworking Assembly being founding members of The Irish Coworking Assembly, NewryBid, Newry2020, NewryCreates, NewryThrives, as well as mentoring through PrincesTrustNI & YoungEnterpriseNI and judging its “Company Scheme Awards”. We’ve also been lucky enough to explore getting “Green Flag” status for several local, Newry primary schools through gardening projects.
Great picture birdwatching and wildlife spotting with Carlingford Lough in the background
Hub Team’s leisurely day out “Up the Canal” for PIPS Newry & Mourne
If you’d like to get involved with our coworking in or out of the office then please let us know:
Email: info@thehubnewry.com or call +44 (0)28 302 60122
Suzanne Murdock
MD & Co Founder
Hi, I’m Suzanne Murdock - Co-Founder & Operator of The Hub Newry, a neighbourhood coworking and flexible workspace in the heart of Newry. For over 13 years I’ve worked closely with micro business owners, remote workers, growing teams and coworking operators, helping create calmer, more sustainable ways of working that support both people and performance. Alongside running The Hub, I also coach and mentor purpose-led business owners and neighbourhood coworking/flex space operators who are often quietly carrying a lot behind the scenes. My work focuses on helping people create more clarity, structure and momentum within real-life time, energy and capacity - without losing the human side of what they’re building. Much of what I write about here explores: • flexible and hybrid working • neighbourhood coworking and local business ecosystems • leadership, energy and decision fatigue • creating supportive environments where people can do their best work • balancing ambition with real life If you’re exploring workspace options, navigating change in your business, or simply trying to create a steadier and more sustainable way of working, you’re very welcome to get in touch. You can connect with me through The Hub Newry or email me at suzanne@thehubnewry.com 💛
