Hé there! | March 2024
What better way to start off the day than a cuppa and a good read of the Mâché Newsletter Ready to read about good news, events, and ideas? Full steam ahead!
Fringe Festival brings a surge in Foot Traffic to Adelaide
Festival season brought the city ALIVE again with culture, events and vibrance and we have been loving it.
What better news than more people choosing to walk places and take the sustainable, healthy and scenic route through our gorgeous city?
The overall foot traffic in the city witnessed a 26% jump, and even saw a 3% increase in visits compared to the same weekend last year.
You can check out the AEDA's full report on how the amount of people walking around the streets of Adelaide has shifted compared to non-festival times, and even in comparison to just last year.
Downstairs area of 452 City OPENS!
We are so excited to introduce our two newest friends, Victoria and Malvern!
Victoria is a spacious beautiful boardroom, and Malvern is a well-equipped meeting room with all the amenities you will need for your Annual Board Meeting or a casual internal catch-up.
You can book our brand new meeting rooms here. And for our flexi members and hotdeskers, you can spend one of your Mâché days at 452 by booking a desk here.
Monday Morning Mile
Most of you will have heard of Parkrun, the community and health focussed way more and more people start off their weekend. We are so happy to see more and more run clubs and initiatives turning up around the city bringing opportunities to connect over excersise, but our new favourite one is the Monday Morning Mile.
Standing up to the Monday blues and the term ‘bare minimum Monday’, the idea is that "rather than retreating into the duvet and having that extra hour lie-in, why not attack the week, get up an hour earlier, and do something hard…take Monday by the scruff of the neck and put it on the back foot? Then go into the office and kick ass!"
So why not give it a crack next Monday, and if a mile isn't enough for you, you can run another 5k through the parklands straight in to work at Mâché - we have showers available in both our locations after all.
Just kidding, a mile is plenty. Also, free coffee, showers, and parking will be available on the day at the University of Adelaide Sport clubhouse.
Event details
⏰ Every Monday, 6.30am
📍 "Uni Loop", Park 10, War Memorial Drive, North Adelaide SA 5006.
🎟️ Free. Register here
Mâché News
Free Event Space for Adelaide's Visionaries
Ever feel like your amazing idea is stuck in the starting blocks? We get it. Adelaide thrives on fresh ideas, but getting them off the ground can be tough. That's where we come in.
We believe in the power of community, and we believe in YOU. This is why we're offering free event space to passionate individuals like yourself!
Here's how it works:
Share your vision! Tell us about your community initiative, sustainable business launch, startup incubator project - we're open to anything that aligns with our values of fostering a positive Adelaide.
Let's connect! If your event aligns with our mission and we have space available, we'll waive our usual hourly rate of $80, providing you with the platform to bring your idea to life.
Looking for catering? We're happy to help you connect with fantastic local caterers, but this service isn't included in the free space offer.
Ready to make a difference? We are! Let's turn your spark of change into a community fire. Contact us here.
We can't wait to hear your ideas!
New Member Feature | David Trumbull
Such a pleasure to get to know our new member, Dave.
Dave is the tech co-Founder of the startup Car Next Door, now Uber Carshare. He started the company with a good friend, following a rogue idea and a want to reduce carbon emissions - all the elements of an amazing startup success story if you ask us.
After 8 years of living in Adelaide, Dave's insights and local knowledge seem on par with those that have grown up here.
So read on to find out more about Dave in our Q&A and if you happen to cross paths with him in the corridors of Mâché, make sure to say hi!
Tell us a bit about what you do for work/outside of work
Originally from Sydney, I've been in the Adelaide Hills for the past 8 years. I'm married with 2 boys (13 & 15) and we all moved down to live in the southwest-corner of Adelaide city at the end of Jan. Loving the change of pace.
I'm the tech co-Founder of a start-up called Car Next Door, now Uber Carshare. I've been doing that for 12 years and about 6 months ago, I stepped back from CTO and into a software engineering IC role. Again, loving the change of pace.
What's your go-to eatery in Adelaide?
Go-to date night was The Summertown Aristologist, but that closed recently :( . Now I guess I like to mix it up and try something new.
What is your must read book / must watch movie?
I like listening to audiobooks and tend towards sci-fi. I really enjoyed the Expeditionary Force series by Craig Alanson. Very funny and superbly narrated.
Favourite holiday spot and why?
The whole family gets into mountain biking and we'll often head up to Melrose. Not in summer though - it's far too hot. Also, I went to Tasmania for the first time in Jan (hiking, pack-rafting, mountain biking) and I'd love to go back.
Favourite comfort food?
A cheese toastie is pure comfort.
One item you can't live without?
I recently bought myself a commuter bike from TokyoBike (https://www.tokyobike.com.au/). A very nice way to get to and from Mâché :)
Best day out in Adelaide?
On Saturdays I like to do Parkrun, stop in at the central market (if there's no school sport), and head to the beach in the afternoon.
New Memberships at Mâché
Dedicated Desk Lite
Available only at our new location:
452 Pulteney St.
Join us as one of our Founding Members at our new building! This membership boasts under-desk lockable storage, 24/7 access, community events, state-of-the-art meeting rooms, scenic balcony and cosy breakout areas, free on-street parking, member-exclusive discounts, and of course endless coffee for that extra productivity kick.
Flexi 24/7
Available only at our original location:
451 Pulteney St.
This membership is for the ones who love to customise their weeks. For the ones that have enough structure in working a full week and want to switch things up.
Are you in the mood to be near the kitchen where the chats happen or downstairs for some focus? You decide. Anytime, any desk.
Mâché Events
Adelaide Creatives MeetUp
Event details
⏰ 21 March / from 5pm
📍 Mâché, 452 Pulteney street, 5000 Adelaide
🎟️ Free. Get tickets here
Join us for an informal and laid-back meetup where we celebrate all things creative. Whether you're a seasoned artist, a budding entrepreneur, or just someone with a passion for creativity, this is the place to be.
Our Founder, Daniels, will present his thoughts and experiences around interesting topics for all of us around productivity, sustainability, and coworking life, and how these can be beneficial for creative work.
Would you like to present your ideas/experiences/suggestions in front of the group? Just let us know to organise the time and make sure everyone can have their say! We'll also have a corner for spontaneous sharing if you prefer something more casual. No pressure, we just want to hear you out!
Networking: Connect with like-minded individuals, share your ideas, and discover potential collaborations.
BYO Drinks/Snacks: Feel free to bring your favourite drink or snack to share and unwind together.
Friday Knockoffs
Another month zooms by - we mentioned autumn vibes in our last newsletter, but honestly the weather has been saying otherwise, so let's drink to the continued April Fool's Summer.
As always, let's meet at the upstairs kitchen on the first Friday of April to celebrate our community, chat about our ups and downs, and enjoy a big table full of delicious treats!
Event details
⏰ Friday 4 April, from 4 pm
📍 Upstairs kitchen, Mâché, 451 Pulteney street, 5000 Adelaide
🎟️ Free (Mâché members only). Drinks & snacks on us!
That's all for this month folks, do let us know if you happen on an interesting read or if you have any great news to feature, we would love to include it in next month's feature!
