OpenSpace is a weekly space where asylum-seekers, activists, local people and anyone fighting immigration controls can gather to organise campaigns, share skills and resources or just hang out.

What goes on at OpenSpace will be decided by those who use it - suggestions and ideas are welcome!

It is intended that OpenSpace will be run by whoever uses it. Their priorities will determine the activities and resources of the space.

Upstairs a small room is available which can be used as a crèche, office space or library. Downstairs there is a larger shop front space which can be used for workshops, banner-making, political discussions, film screenings, projects, language classes or a free shop. There is a small kitchen for cooking food and making tea and coffee. There will also space be some storage space.

People reporting to Communications House can go to the space before and after signing. They are welcome to leave details of friends, relatives or solicitors to be alerted if they are detained.

This is the programme for the opening day.

8.30am Coffee & Breakfast
Morning English Lessons
Film Screening
12-2pm Lunch
3pm Workshop
4pm Discussion on how the space could be used

Other services and activities:
• Crèche
• Free shop
• Socialising with others
• Signing in / out for those going to Communications House


Address: NO:ID Gallery, 26 Calvert Avenue
London EC2 7JP

Nearest Tube: Old Street


And if you want to get involved in organising the space before the launch, the next meeting will be at the NO:ID Gallery on Tuesday 8th July at 7pm.