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Multiple dates

How to buy and renovate an iconic red telephone box

Ages 18+

Learn the fundamentals of purchasing and refurbishing a classic red telephone box in this class-based workshop.

By Colloquial Collective

Location

Deptford Lounge

9 Giffin Street London SE8 4RJ United Kingdom

Refund Policy

No refunds

Lineup

Agenda

10:15 AM - 10:35 AM

Arrival teas and coffees with fruit & pastries

10:35 AM - 11:00 AM

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 AM - 11:10 AM

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 AM - 11:25 AM

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. ...

11:25 AM - 11:35 AM

Break

11:35 AM - 11:55 AM

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 basi...

11:55 AM - 12:15 PM

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 PM - 12:40 PM

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 PM - 12:50 PM

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 nee...

12:50 PM - 1:00 PM

Q&A until the end of the workshop

About this event

Event lasts 2 hours 30 minutes
Ages 18+
Free venue parking

Welcome to our event 'How to buy and renovate an iconic red telephone box'. 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.

Organised by

Colloquial Collective