Clerkenwell Showrooms was well represented during CDW22 with many CS window stickers and flags seen across the district!
Each CS Gathering is held in a different showroom location after a trade event and in this case at the lovely Milliken showroom after the CDW22 event. The idea for the CS Gathering is to provide an opportunity for CS members to discuss what has been learned from past events, and also to share new ideas and initiatives that are put forward.
On this occasion, there was much debate on the various ways CS can make Clerkenwell safer, more efficient, and as can be seen from the photos more social!
A great CS Gathering at Milliken with the sentiment best summed up by our host:
"You all showed so much enthusiasm and passion for the Clerkenwell community, and our industry.
I can safely say, we are all looking for support, ideas/suggestions, and willingness to drive business through our showrooms. Our collective voices can make a huge difference, with a bit of effort from us all!" - Urva Soni
From this meeting, Clerkenwell Showrooms discussed new initiatives for 22/23 including:
1. CS Alert
Much needed by showrooms that have single-person staffing. A WhatsApp group to enable showroom participants to quickly communicate to nearby members on security or logistic matters.
2. CS Calendar
A central calendar for events and other CS activities.
3. CS Friends
Friends of the CS Community (local clubs, bars, hotels, and restaurants) will be listed and featured in CS literature.
4. CS Exchange
A matching service for showrooms to request or place products and materials within the district for cross-promotion purposes.
5. CS Student Tours
A plan to provide annual student tours of the showrooms with the longer-term ambition that the students will remember and learn from their experiences and support the district in the future.
So with so much on the ‘To Do’ list, we now need to bring in volunteers to help see through plans and projects. In addition, a steering group will be formed to manage priorities and budgets. Anyone who wishes to participate, please make yourself known.
Quite apart from the significant work in progress, it was evident that for all who share a passion for Clerkenwell, the social component was as important which makes for an enjoyable meet up.
The next CS Gathering will be held at Billi showroom in October date TBC.
