peak travel, and I know how it can feel. So to have something local available like this just opens up the options for flexible workWelcome Sukh, I understand you are launching a new local busi- ing. ness, can you tell us more about this? Hi! I’m starting up a coworking space, the first of its kind of office My readers love to know a bit about the people behind local for Epping! Coworking is a great flexible option to use a hot desk businesses, can you tell me a bit about yourself? in an office environment, without the worry of a long contract or I’m a tennis lover. What I mean is I love to watch it, my actual commitment. game leaves a fair bit to be desired! I’m always out for walks across the fields and cycling in the forest. We’re so fortunate to It’s perfect for those who want to change it up from working from have such wonderful open space and greenery around us. When home, those who want to avoid the commute into the City, and you’re on the train into Epping, you literally see the skies open up for professionals who want to be amongst others. and that’s a great feeling. We also have a range of meeting rooms for different purposes, I’m a family person through and through, and love how friendly from a small meeting room perfect for those counselling or and community focused North Weald and Epping are. I’m fortucoaching sessions, to larger rooms for team meetings, and solo nate to have made some good local friends and I love that we workspaces for people to do confidential work. have the airfield!
Introduction to a new local business
But, I think what people will really care about is that we’re pet friendly so we want members to bring their doggos and furries to our space! We have a great bean to cup coffee machine, and a really great chill out space when you need a breather from your busy day. Why do you think now is a good time to launch a business such as this? There isn’t anything like this in the Epping area. I’ve been thinking about it for years, so it’s not just related to the pandemic. Working patterns have been steadily changing for years now, and with more businesses giving their staff flexibility in where they can work from, coworking spaces become a great option to choose. Also, for independent workers, working out of the coffee shop doesn’t always give you the privacy or focus that you’d like to have.
How do you think this new business will help local businesses? Because it’s a local space and located on the High Street, members will have the shops and local community on their doorstep. That will obviously help the local economy by encouraging people to buy local, and to support the range of community events the council holds as well as supporting local charities. Where is your business located? We’re just above the Artisan Fine Art Gallery, next to the BHF store. What is your opening date? We’re aiming for opening on 5 July! How do people contact you if they would like to find out more information? We’d love for people to book a tour to come and visit us to get a really good sense of the space and meet the team before deciding on what package might suit them.
Do you live locally? Is this why you have chosen Epping to launch your business? I do! I’m over in North Weald, and lived here for 11 years. My kids have been to Epping Primary School, and we’re regulars up and down the High Street! They can do that here https:// theeppingconnection.spaces.nexudus.com/tour Moreso, I’ve been on the platform at Epping Station when it’s
North Post office is open as usual It has been bought to my attention that some residents aren’t aware that many residents think that North Weald no longer has a post office. This is not the situation at all, Sue Stallan left the post office and the very next day it was reopened under new ownership. The opening hours have remained the same and the new owners have made some changes. In next month’s issue there will be an interview with the new owners introducing them to readers of the magazine. Page 22
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