10th Birthday Magazine Launch Party

This Thursday evening we're excited to be hosting the launch of our new magazine to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Union St - woop woop!

Created by co-worker Sophie Tolhurst who also writes for the Financial Times and Creative Review magazine, Sophie has brought together interviews and articles by former and current Union St members alongside artwork by one of our favourite Sheffield-based graphic designers.

Articles range from an exploration of the building's roots as a theatre along with a pioneering method of using composite photography to combines the then-and-now of the street, to a new start-up using virtual reality to support young people's learning in schools, plus member-led initiatives to help foster connections as new members join the co-working community...

Doors will open from 5:30pm with hot food (by our most popular lunch trader Ella from Urban Fusion) and the event will start at 6:30pm with Sophie hosting a Q&A with some of the magazine's featured contributors... From 7:30pm we'll head out into the city centre for drinks.

I'm working on the Guest List this week so if you'd like to join us for the evening then please send me an email to matt@union-st.org

Don't worry if you can't make it on Thursday as we've printed extra so they can be available in the cafe from next Tuesday 20th October, free of charge. We're open to the public from 8:30am til 2pm every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday so do pop-in soon, say hello and collect your 10th anniversary magazine to take home x

October's Lunch Pop-Ups

From 8:30am every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday our Baristas serve award winning Dark Peak locally roasted at Smith St alongside freshly baked pastries, with independent traders serving lunches from 12 til 2pm;

Thursday 1st: Absolutely delicious (it's true!) Black Heritage by Urban Fusion

Tues 6th: South Asian cuisine by women's non-profit Roshni Kitchen

Wed 7th: 'Feeding the soul and doing social good' - Ammi's Kitchen

Thurs 8th: Delicious Black Heritage food by Urban Fusion

Tues 13th: South Asian cuisine by women's non-profit Roshni Kitchen

Wed 14th: Authentic thali featuring a different region each week by Ammi's Kitchen

Thurs 15th: Delicious Black Heritage food by Urban Fusion

Tues 20th: Punjabi curries, pakoras, daal and chutneys by Azra

Wed 21st: Authentic thali featuring a different region each week by Ammi's Kitchen

Thurs 22nd: t.b.c.

Tues 27th: South Asian cuisine by women's non-profit Roshni Kitchen

Wed 28th: Authentic thali featuring a different region each week by Ammi's Kitchen

Thurs 29th: Delicious Black Heritage food by Urban Fusion

Vacancy: Experienced Barista (part-time)

We serve award winning coffee roasted locally at Smith St alongside freshly baked pastries from 4 Eyes Patisserie and - from 12 til 2pm - we support a rotating programme of local street food traders to serve their fresh menus of hot lunches, ranging from African Fusion to Sri Lankan Thali.

Barista Jess who became our favourite muralist :)

Two our Baristas are returning to Uni so we're looking to recruit an experienced Barista to join our small but lovely team. Essential requirements include a minimum of one year in a previous Barista role, including basic latte art skills, so an initial step in the application process would be to invite you to pop-in and make us a flat white with a heart :)

Role details

• Initially 1 or 2 days per week with potential to increase

• £14.30/hr basic rate (£100 per shift) and £18.50/hr On Target Earnings

• Please find the full Job Descripion here.

Essential Criteria

• Being able to chat naturally with customers whilst serving them, helping people feel welcome in the space and part of the wider community.

• Diligence in maintaining high standards with crafting speciality coffee, giving consistent customer service and maintaining a fun, friendly & professional space.

Desirable characteristics

• Being able to work some shifts as a solo Barista and handle busy times

• Previous experience contributing to social media, photography and/or design

• Previous experience of managing and developing your own tasks

Application process

Please email your CV to cafe@union-st.org with an overview of your experience and availability to pop in for a chat - thanks very much for your interest x