Hannah
I’m a freelance copywriter, designer & brand strategist based in Manchester, UK.
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- Hikitalo: The sauna by the sea, Porthcawl’s ‘third space’
On the coast of Porthcawl, where sea-salt twists in winds from the lungs of South Wales, stands a handcrafted wooden building… Read more: Hikitalo: The sauna by the sea, Porthcawl’s ‘third space’ - The BookBinder, Liverpool
A neighbourhood pub, wine bar and eatery in the heart of Liverpool’s iconic Lark Lane The bookbinder sits in pride of… Read more: The BookBinder, Liverpool - My Favourite Third Place in the UK: The Old Print Works
If you stroll through the streets of Birmingham’s humdrum, you might run into a rather rare gem, silently nestled away just… Read more: My Favourite Third Place in the UK: The Old Print Works - Wycombe RyeWycombe Rye At times, we all need some space. As the chaos of our world seems to increase year on year,… Read more: Wycombe Rye
- Resetting at 1Rebel
It’s the last day before your long-awaited summer vacation starts. The first one you’ve booked this year and you can almost… Read more: Resetting at 1Rebel - The Social – Bristol
The Social Bar & Café, Stokes Croft: Where Bristol Comes to Breathe In the heart of Stokes Croft, Bristol’s cultural and… Read more: The Social – Bristol - Minchinhampton Common: A Wild and Welcoming Third Space.
Perched high on a Cotswold hilltop, where the winds play across swathes of open grassland and cows roam freely, lies Minchinhampton… Read more: Minchinhampton Common: A Wild and Welcoming Third Space. - From Pits to Pints – Why Coal & Cotton Is Boothstown’s Third Place GemTucked away in the heart of Boothstown, Salford, just off the historic Bridgewater Canal, lies Coal & Cotton – part restaurant,… Read more: From Pits to Pints – Why Coal & Cotton Is Boothstown’s Third Place Gem
- My Favourite Third Place in the UK: The Brudenell Social Club
Tucked away, unassumingly, on Queen’s Road, Leeds, is a building that, from the outside, looks like it could be anything… You… Read more: My Favourite Third Place in the UK: The Brudenell Social Club - Gatehouse Coffee – a gem nestled in the city walls
Gatehouse coffee is truly unlike any other coffee shop in York. Not only is it unbelievably aesthetic with a wide range… Read more: Gatehouse Coffee – a gem nestled in the city walls - The Playhouse – MyThirdPlace
As past and present experiences retranslate memory and place, they form a new and different experience of that place. The way… Read more: The Playhouse – MyThirdPlace - Tanifiki: A local coffee hub with a global vision, in Portobello, Edinburgh
Tanifiki: A local coffee hub with a global vision, in Portobello, Edinburgh When you’re on the edge of a big city… Read more: Tanifiki: A local coffee hub with a global vision, in Portobello, Edinburgh - My Favourite Third Place in the UK – The British Library
A few minutes’ walk from King’s Cross Station in Central London is a place that is quietly changing the way you… Read more: My Favourite Third Place in the UK – The British Library - God’s Own Junkyard, East London
My Third Place – Lauren Stone God’s Own Junkyard What is God’s Own Junkyard? God’s Own Junkyard is hard to describe…… Read more: God’s Own Junkyard, East London - The Black Heart: Camden Town’s Heavy Metal Hotspot
Nestled in a lamplit, brick-walled back alley in the heart of London’s Camden Town, The Black Heart rock pub has been… Read more: The Black Heart: Camden Town’s Heavy Metal Hotspot - Cirencester & The Long Table
In the centre of Cirencester lies a thriving marketplace, surrounded by pastel-coloured townhouses and overlooked by one of the largest churches… Read more: Cirencester & The Long Table - Flat Whites & Freelancing at Ezra & Gil: My Favourite Third Place in ManchesterEzra & Gil: A Mancunian Love Story My love affair with Ezra & Gil, an undisputed hero of Manchester’s coffee scene,… Read more: Flat Whites & Freelancing at Ezra & Gil: My Favourite Third Place in Manchester
- B Box Studio – Community-Led Music Studio based in Shieldfield, Newcastle
B Box Studios in Shieldfield is more than just a music studio for me—it’s a second home. It’s where I meet… Read more: B Box Studio – Community-Led Music Studio based in Shieldfield, Newcastle - The Light – MyThirdPlaceThe Light – MyThirdPlace The Light. Biblical connotations of clarity, salvation and meaning. That might seem a little dramatic for your… Read more: The Light – MyThirdPlace
- Portsmouth’s Coastal Attractions
A lively blend of old and new, Portsmouth’s waterfront brings centuries of naval history together with contemporary facilities. As a local… Read more: Portsmouth’s Coastal Attractions - The Generative Potential of Your Local Coffee ShopIf you were to walk into my neighbourhood coffee shop, you’d see the usual suspects: Mike, the owner of the shop, who… Read more: The Generative Potential of Your Local Coffee Shop
- The Hole in the Wall Pub – Colchester
Opening Hours: Monday: 12:00 – 23:00 Tuesday: 12:00 – 23:00 Wednesday: 12:00 – 23:00 Thursday: 12:00 – 23:00 Friday: 12:00 –… Read more: The Hole in the Wall Pub – Colchester - Colchester Arts Centre
The Colchester Arts Centre Box Office Opening Hours: Monday – 10:00-17:00 Tuesday – 10:00-17:00 Wednesday – 10:00-17:00 Thursday – 10:00-17:00 Friday… Read more: Colchester Arts Centre - Victoria Park: My Third Place – A Personal Haven in Bath
As a resident in Bath for the past three years, Victoria Park has become my cherished third place. Living just a… Read more: Victoria Park: My Third Place – A Personal Haven in Bath - Micro-Moments of Joy in Your Third Place: A Guide for Introverts
If you’ve made your way to the community posts section and are reading this, I probably don’t need to convince you… Read more: Micro-Moments of Joy in Your Third Place: A Guide for Introverts - Libraries on the Line: The Fight to Preserve UK’s Third Places and Community Spaces
When I walked through the doors of Maidenhead library to begin my first day as a ‘Library Assistant’ back in 2015,… Read more: Libraries on the Line: The Fight to Preserve UK’s Third Places and Community Spaces - Men’s Sheds
I’ve recently discovered my local Men’s Shed and it’s quickly become a Third Place I make a point of blocking time… Read more: Men’s Sheds - Velolife: Le Tour de Gâteaux
Cycling is a miserable old sport. Flat tyres, punishing climbs, grazed knees and the unpredictable British weather make you wonder why… Read more: Velolife: Le Tour de Gâteaux - Formula One
Life was great until the day I had been looking forward to for years, which was when my graduation happened. After… Read more: Formula One - Freelance Life Can Be Isolating: The Lifeline Third Places Offer UsSince 2019, I’ve been self-employed, working remotely when and where I choose. And in many ways, it’s great. I’ve worked retail… Read more: Freelance Life Can Be Isolating: The Lifeline Third Places Offer Us
- Finding community through football: the growth of female supporter groups
There is something magical about football that has made it the most popular sport in the world. For all the negatives… Read more: Finding community through football: the growth of female supporter groups - The Modern Majlis: Third Spaces as Cultural Anchors for Global Communities Third Spaces Abroad: Building Communities Beyond Borders
“RIGHT THIS WAY” Yassine shouted breathlessly. I followed him, no questions asked. At this point, the 40-degree heat has taken a toll… Read more: The Modern Majlis: Third Spaces as Cultural Anchors for Global Communities Third Spaces Abroad: Building Communities Beyond Borders - The Weekly Shop: A Routine Third PlaceWhether it be the weekly food shop or a huge clothing spree, online shopping is becoming the new normal. With many… Read more: The Weekly Shop: A Routine Third Place
- The Perfect Third PlaceWith the rise of remote and hybrid working over the last few years, there has also been a decline in our… Read more: The Perfect Third Place
- Mastering The Art of Presence in Your Third Place
You’ve likely heard the common refrain, “we’re more connected and more lonely than ever before.” This, of course, refers to the… Read more: Mastering The Art of Presence in Your Third Place - Neruda: A Love Letter to Third Places
The UK is facing a loneliness crisis, and making friends is harder than ever. Between jobs and the humdrum of daily… Read more: Neruda: A Love Letter to Third Places - Finding My Third Place
When your working day or night is done, how do you reset? How do you press pause on your to-do list… Read more: Finding My Third Place - A third space can be a “Wellcome” addition to your life
In the days of hybrid work schedules or remote working, being at home can become somewhat monotonous. We get used to… Read more: A third space can be a “Wellcome” addition to your life - Beyond Home and Office: The Vital Role of Third Places in Human Well-being
Why YOU need a third place and how to find the RIGHT one. In an effort to cure my boredom last… Read more: Beyond Home and Office: The Vital Role of Third Places in Human Well-being - Welcome to MyThirdPlace!
Welcome! We are on a mission to Bring Communities Back Together by mobilising Third Places across the UK! What is a… Read more: Welcome to MyThirdPlace! - Join the MyThirdPlace Community: List Your Business Today!
Hello Business Owners! Are you looking to bring more visibility to your business and connect with your local community? Look no… Read more: Join the MyThirdPlace Community: List Your Business Today! - The Importance of Third Places
In today’s fast-paced world, genuine social connections are becoming increasingly rare. A 2021 report by Onward highlighted a startling trend: 21%… Read more: The Importance of Third Places - 3 Reasons for the decline in Third PlacesWe all need a Third Place – somewhere other than home. They are essential for our wellbeing and sense of belonging.… Read more: 3 Reasons for the decline in Third Places
- Join the MyThirdPlace Community: List Your Business Today!Hello Business Owners! Are you looking to bring more visibility to your business and connect with your local community? Look no… Read more: Join the MyThirdPlace Community: List Your Business Today!
