Open Day Sat 8th Nov 12-4pm | Drop in for drinks & nibbles & to take a look around
Coming to Ashbourne soon!
Looking for a place to work away from the distractions of home, or the hustle and bustle of a busy cafe? Want a desk where you can work peacefully, with the opportunity to take video calls in private? What if that space could also provide you with a community of like-minded co-workers? Can you imagine the possibilities that could come from forming such unique relationships? Well, imagine no more! The Co-Working Spot is coming to Ashbourne, Derbyshire this November.
What's it all about?
So many of us work remotely now, but whilst working from home might seem appealing, it's not always a suitable environment. The kids off school, no real work-space to call your own, and the social loss you often get in an office environment. I know this, because I work from home too...
Hey, I'm Lisa!
I've worked from home for over 20 years, but since the Covid pandemic, and having teenage sons who love to spend all their time online, I've seen many people have a drastic decline in mental health and the feeling of loneliness. I often found myself visiting local coffee shops (my favourite is Cornerstone Cafe), just for a change of scenery and then one day, I thought, I wonder what a Co-Working space would look like in Ashbourne? And the concept of The Co-Working Spot was born!
My husband Pete, and I, recently purchased 10 Dig Street, the vintage clothes shop that was once Dare To Be Different, and we're planning on bringing The Co-Working Spot to Ashbourne November 2025 (after the road works from the Reborn project are complete).
Our Hot Desking & Venue Hire Spaces
Desk By The Day
You can book a desk by the day, Monday-Saturday, and pay a day rate of just £18, or join as a Flex Member for £149 and book as many slots as you like for the month/year ahead. You can secure your spot and find out more here.
Dedicated Desks
Love the idea of having a desk that only you get to use? Our dedicated desks belong to you for the term of your membership which means nobody else can use it. Feel free to pimp up your desk to make it more personal and we'll give you a lockable set of drawers too. Dedicated desks are sit/standing desks with monitors. You get free print, scan, copying, hot drinks & biscuits & member perks such as our Christmas and Shrovetide buffet.
Community Spot.
The Co-Working Spot will be split into two levels, when you enter the premises, the bottom level will house our Community Spot whilst the top level will reserved for our dedicated and day desks, The Community Spot will consist of one shared table of four and one shared table of 6 with no partitions, giving you the opportunity to form connections and network with others. We'll be offering these seats at £10 per day with half day rates and weekly passes available and walk-ins welcome.
Venue Hire
Our Community Spot will be available for hire for meetings, or private gatherings Monday-Friday 6:30pm-10pm and Saturdays 4pm-11pm. You can book regularly or one-off, £35 for the evening Monday-Friday, £60 Saturdays and £125 for a full-day Saturday hire (from 8am) when booked in advance. We require a deposit and cancellation is allowed up to 2 weeks before your event.
The Facilities
As well as desk hire you can also expect:
FREE tea and coffee
That's right! If you're currently spending money escaping home by sitting in cafes and pubs, you can save yourself some money with free tea, coffee and herbal drinks all day at The Co-Working Spot.
Fridge & Cupboard Storage
Need somewhere to store your lunch? No problem! There's plenty of cupboard and fridge space for you here.
Toilet Facilities
We've got one unisex toilet which unfortunately, is not wheelchair friendly. This is at the back of the building.
Dog Friendly
If you have ever walked past the shop you might have seen our little pooch Miles sitting in the window. He's very sociable and would love some friends so we are more than happy to welcome well-behaved dogs into the Co-Working Spot.
The Friday Fridge
Just like anyone else, we love Fridays! There's nothing better than knowing it's the weekend, which is why our dedicated desk and Flex Members get access to the Friday Fridge! From 4:30pm-6pm
Printing Services
We have print, copy and scan services for a small cost or FREE (maximum page allowance) for our dedicated desk and Flex members. We can also laminate up to A3 size for you too.
Security
The Co-Working Spot will have an alarm system and because we also own the apartment above, we have the added benefit of reassuring you that the premises can't be accessed from the back by anyone but us, the owners.
The Pod Spot
We have a soundproof pod available for anyone that wants to take private calls, Zoom meetings or even record a podcast, with a microphone available.
Full Speed Wifi
Enjoy full-speed, private wifi that's secure and fast as part of your experience at The Co-Working Spot.
Our Team
Peter Tennant
Co-Owner
Miles
Chief Window Watcher
Lisa Tennant
Co-Owner
FAQS
Is there parking?
There is no parking on Dig Street however, you can park on Shawcroft car park, DE6 1GD, a short few minutes walk from where we are located.
How Do I Gain Access?
You will be given either a key code or fob to gain entry depending on your booking.
Is The Premises Disabled Friendly?
Whilst we will have a ramp for you to get to the kitchen and toilet areas, unfortunately our toilet is not currently wheelchair accessible.
Can I Bring My Own Monitor?
If you are a Dedicated Desk member you may bring your own monitor however, this will be at your own risk.
Do I Need To Commit To Arrive At The Time Shown On The Booking?
Absolutely not! For Dedicated Desk users and full day desk users, you can arrive anytime within the opening hours. For half day desk users, you can arrive either between 7am-1pm or 1pm-6pm Monday to Friday. For Saturday bookings you can arrive anytime within the opening hours.
What Times Can I Enter As A Half Day Booking?
For half day bookings you can arrive Monday-Friday between either 7am-1pm or 1pm-6pm.
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