Inside The Old Department Store

July has been a full and rewarding month here at The Old Department Store. We’ve wrapped up our very first six-month social impact report (soon to be shared), celebrated our first award, welcomed the summer holidays, and opened our doors to a wonderful mix of events, activities, and people. Our building continues to grow as a place of welcome, creativity, and shared purpose — and we are thankful to all who have been part of it. There’s so much to share, so let’s recap July at TODS!

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POTTERY WORKSHOP

We were excited to welcome Jo Trott Pots to The Old Department Store for a pottery workshop held in our ‘Living Window’ space, overlooking Cirencester’s High Street.

Workshops like this are at the heart of how we’re reimagining the Old Department Store — breathing new life into the building and creating a space where people from all walks of life can come together and belong.

We have many exciting ideas for the Living Window, from podcasts to other unique activities, so keep an eye out as we continue to bring fresh experiences to this space.

One participant shared this feedback from the pottery workshop:

“My first therapeutic experience here today getting mucky making a salt pot, wonderful!”