Preston Freelancer Meet-Up: June

Preston Freelancer MeetUp and Coworking Day

This is a regular meet up for freelancers, home workers, solopreneurs and alike. It is a really friendly and welcoming group aimed to provide the opportunity to meet and connect with other likeminded people working in a similar way.

​Do you feel like you want to meet some other freelancers?

Do you find working from home can feel make you feel isolated?

Are you new to freelancing and would like to talk to others with experience?

Are you looking to work with other freelancers and would like to connect with the local community?

These are all good reasons to come and join us.

Our meet-up starts at 10am with informal conversations over a drink and pastries. It will provide an opportunity to meet other people with similar experiences. We will have a guest introductions spot, again super relaxed where our guest will introduce themselves and tell us a bit about what they do. There are no round the room intros and you don't have to present yourself.

This months guest speaker is Sarah Clarke-Lees.

Sarah Clarke-Lees has spent over 25 years building a career by saying yes to opportunities, taking risks, and figuring things out as she goes. Starting out in hairdressing as a teen, her journey has taken her from salon floors to stage work, education, creative direction, studio ownership, mentoring, and now launching creative agency North of Standardalongside running That Alternative Studio & HQ in Blackpool.

Known for her straight-talking, slightly rebellious approach to business, Sarah speaks openly about the realities of building a creative career: the wins, the chaos, the imposter syndrome, the “what the hell am I doing?” moments, and the importance of just getting on with it anyway. Her talk will explore creativity, confidence, community, and what it really takes to turn ideas into opportunities without waiting to feel “ready”.

Expect honest stories, practical insight, a few laughs, and probably a little bit of swearing.

There are two ticket options:

1) Freelancer Meet-Up Coffee Hour - 10am-12pm : £10.50

Ideal if you just want to attend just the meet-up. Listen to our guest speaker and meet a few other freelancers.

2) Freelancer Meet-Up and Society1 Coworking Day Ticket : £21.50

This ticket includes both the meet-up and a day of coworking at Society1. It provides the opportunity to stay on after the meet-up and join us at Society1 for the rest of the day. Bring your laptop, grab a desk and work with us for the afternoon. Tickets includes the freelancer meet-up and an afternoon of coworking 10am - 5pm. Tea, Coffee and biscuits are included in your afternoon work pass.

About Society1:

Society1 is an independent coworking space located in Preston City Centre. We offer hotdesking, dedicated desk space, meeting room rental, virtual offices, and events. When you arrive for an event at Society1 ring the buzzer near the front door to gain access then report to reception to get checked in.

Getting there:

Society1 is located on Cross Street, just off Winckley Square (PR1 3LT). It is easily accessible by bus and train.

If you are driving, public parking is available at Fishergate Shopping Centre or Avenham Public Car Park (closes at 8pm)

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