We’re proud to celebrate the first full year of activity at Street and a Half in St Helens, with space filling up fast.
Over the past three years, we’ve worked closely with St Helens Borough Council to grow the town’s social economy and shine a light on the borough’s creativity.
Originally the Catapult building on Haydock Street, Street and a Half has been transformed into a lively home for creative and social businesses. The building now offers private offices, rooms to rent and communal spaces for events, meetings and workshops. Bringing this place back to life has added real energy to St Helens’ creative and economic scene.
In the last three months – since Make took on the management of the building on Kindred’s behalf – it’s filled up fast, with 34% of the space now rented.
What’s been happening?
Artist-Led St Helens has also been delivering a creative development programme, funded by the Council’s Library Service. Activities include:
- Weekly Wednesday sessions helping young artists learn how to run creative workshops
- ‘Creating Space’ co-working Mondays, followed by an evening film school
- Plans in progress to grow the range of events and opportunities available
A year of activity
In the past year alone, Street and a Half has welcomed:
- 105 participants
- 25 volunteers
- 29 audience members
Space to grow
Street and a Half is part of a growing social innovation cluster in St Helens. There are still spaces available to rent for events, meetings, or longer-term tenancies – and we’re always keen to meet new people with creative ideas.
As it fills up, the Make team is hosting monthly open days for anyone interested in having a look around. See what’s on offer by emailing Mia, or join an open day.
Upcoming open days:
- 25 October, 11 am – 1 pm
- 22 November, 11 am – 1 pm
- 17 January, 11 am – 1 pm
- 21 February, 11 am – 1 pm
- 21 March, 11 am – 1 pm
Just drop in, explore the space and find out how you can get involved. If you’d like to arrange a viewing or learn more, please email StHelens@Kindred-lcr.co.uk.
Street and a Half is supported by St Helens Metropolitan Borough Council and the Local Property Partnerships programme, facilitated by Platform Places and made possible by The National Lottery Community Fund.
