Business Type - Well-equipped space for people who like to make and repair items in wood, metal and other materials
Founded - 2012
Address - Unit 34, BSS House, Cheney Manor, Swindon, SN2 2PJ
Website - www.swindon-makerspace.org
Swindon Makerspace CIC (Community Interest Company) is a collaborative workspace in Swindon that aims to provide a supportive environment for makers, artists, inventors and DIY enthusiasts.
It offers a vibrant community space where individuals with a passion for creating and making things can come together to share ideas, skills, and resources.
The Makerspace is equipped with various tools and equipment, including 3D printers, laser cutters, woodworking tools, metal lathes and Milling machines, electronics equipment, and more. These resources are available for members to use 24/7.
Director Scott Jordan said: "We encourage collaboration and networking among its members.
"It provides opportunities for individuals from different backgrounds and expertise to connect, exchange knowledge, and work on collaborative projects.
"Swindon Makerspace operates as a Community Interest Company, meaning it is a non-profit organisation with a commitment to benefiting the community. Any surplus generated by the Makerspace is reinvested into the facility and its activities.
"Swindon Makerspace actively engages with the local community by participating in outreach programs, hosting school visits, and organizing community events.
"We participate at the yearly Swindon Festival of Tomorrow and Swindon Comic Con.
"For a second year, we have a display at the Enchanted Gardens Light Trail, where we have a colourful display and photo opportunity.
"You can come every Wednesday evening between 7 pm and 10 pm to tour our facilities and meet some members.
"The age range is quite wide. We're for ages 18 and over, and we've got members from 18 to older - I might be the oldest and I'm 77!"
Projects range from the making of furniture and machine components to vintage computer repair.
A warm welcome and help on hand for anybody who needs it at Makerspace
There are various membership deals at Swindon Makerspace, reflecting the diverse array of members' individual needs.
Weekend membership, for example, costs £15 per months (concessions £7.50), while 24/7 membership is priced at £25 per month (concessions £12.50) and is especially popular amont those who must fit work on their projects around their work schedules, or who want the scope to work into the night and complete a piece.
All who come along can expect not only a friendly welcome but - if they need it - advice from fellow members.
Director Scott Jordan said the current membership included people with a broad range of experience in a variety of projects.
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