How to buy and renovate an iconic red telephone box
a workshop based on a community engagement project we and partners created.
Join us at Deptford Lounge for an engaging and informative session on everything you need to know about purchasing and restoring a cultural classic.
Learn from those who have successfully worked through the processes to get insider tips. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to bring new life to a piece of history while restoring a symbol of British heritage.
Tue, Jul 29
10:30 - 13:00
Deptford Lounge
London SE8
£85.00
Tue, Aug 12
10:30 - 13:00
Deptford Lounge
London SE8
£85.00
Tue, Aug 19
10:30 - 13:00
Deptford Lounge
London SE8
£85.00
AGENDA
10:15 - 10:35
Arrival teas and coffees with fruit & pastries
10:35 - 11:00
Introductions and project ideas
Attendees will be given two minutes each to share what they would like to convert a red telephone box into. Undecided participants can use this opportunity to be inspired.
11:00 - 11:10
Getting started
The importance of building your team when embarking on saving and repurposing a red telephone box. We will give tips on who to approach, including essential partners who need to be part of your team.
11:10 - 11:25
Funding and material costs
Due to the lack of corporate and community love, these once revered pillars of communication require funds in order to purchase various parts to extend their lives and save their important heritage. Useful information will be shared on suppliers with a specialism in this field.
11:25 - 11:35
Break
11:35 - 11:55
Documenting your project
Recording milestones of the journey of your phone box refurbishment will be crucial to recruiting others to join your mission and keeping your local community informed. This section will offer a basic outline of the key stages of digitally documenting your project and using social media for funding purposes to galvanising your community.
11:55 - 12:15
Field trip to two red telephone boxes
To motivate attendees to lead the way in saving one of these gems, we will visit two very different red telephone boxes near Deptford train station - a three-minute walk away.
12:15 - 12:40
Break out groups to discuss field trip
With your project in mind you will return back to the classroom with the aim of discussing with others the chance to collectively develop your ideas.
12:40 - 12:50
Future proofing
Whether you decide on transforming your telephone box in to a home for a life-saving defibrillator, an exhibition space, a mini-library or something else which benefits your community, you will need to build and secure some important partnerships to ensure longevity.
12:50 - 13:00
Q&A until the end of the workshop