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Co-working hub and Events Venue based at the historic Kelsick Grammar School, Ambleside.
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21/10/2026

We love having the St Mary's Hospice team base here at Kelsick Grammar, especially when their popular Soothing Sound Bath sessions take place.🧘‍♀️

Dates are now available to book on Tuesday 3rd November and Tuesday 1st December at 6pm - 7:00pm

Sound Baths run by Alex Schneider - offer a great chance to pause, rest and unwind, the sessions combine guided relaxation with the calming sounds of singing bowls and other instruments, followed by time to chat and connect.

It is completely free to attend and open to those living with life-limiting conditions, carers and anyone experiencing grief 🫶

To book please call the St Mary’s Hospice Compassionate Community Hub on 01229 444407

19/10/2026

Cosy season is officially here and honestly, we’re not mad about it.

There’s something quite nice about swapping the kitchen table for a warm workspace, getting a proper few hours of focused work done and rewarding yourself with a ridiculously generous slice of cake from Force Café.

Add in good coffee, superfast WiFi, plenty of tea, Lakeland views and the option to stretch your legs around Ambleside when you need a break...

Working through autumn suddenly feels a little more appealing.

Sometimes it’s not about completely changing HOW you work. It’s just about changing WHERE you work.

If the darker mornings and same four walls are starting to get a bit much, come and spend a coworking day with us at Kelsick Grammar. We'd love to welcome you!

📍Kelsick Grammar, Ambleside | Meeting Spaces & Co-working | Force Café

16/10/2026

Turns out our team at Kelsick have quite a few hidden baking talents of their own! 🧁👩‍🍳

Our Impact Aid Charity Cookbook is going down a treat and we're so proud of our amazing team for sharing their best bakes - here's Sam with her Ginger Cake and Hannah with her Lemon Drizzle.

Pick up your copy in Force Café for £11 - all funds raised go to Impact Aid 🫶

📍Kelsick Grammar, Ambleside | Meeting Spaces & Co-working | Force Café

14/10/2026

Hundreds of people walk past this building every week. But how much do you actually know about it?

Kelsick Grammar has been part of Ambleside’s story for well over a century.

The building was constructed in 1906 using money from the Kelsick Educational Foundation, which was created from the will of John Kelsick after his death in 1723.

His legacy was intended to help young people in the local community fulfil their potential through education.

The school opened in 1907 and remained Kelsick Co-educational Grammar School until 1965, before later becoming part of Charlotte Mason College and the University of Cumbria.

So when you walk through the doors today, you’re stepping into a building with generations of local history behind it.

📍Kelsick Grammar, Ambleside | Meeting Spaces & Co-working | Force Cafe Ambleside

12/10/2026

Parents, here’s your friendly reminder: October half term is incoming.

You want to spend time with the kids. But there are probably a few things on the work list that really do need your full attention.

Rather than squeezing them into the gaps between days out, muddy walks and “Muuuum/Daaaaad” every five minutes, why not carve out a few proper hours to focus?

Book a hot desk at Kelsick Grammar in Ambleside, get your head down, get stuff done, then close the laptop and get back to half term properly.

Half day £12 | Full day £24
Unlimited tea, coffee & biscuits | Superfast WiFi
Soundproof pods when you really need to concentrate

A little focused work time can make the rest of half term feel much more like half term.

If you know you’ll need a few quiet hours this October, it’s worth getting your desk booked early.
https://www.kelsickgrammar.co.uk/coworking.html

09/10/2026

Take this as a sign to upgrade your lunch break...

Because a working day doesn’t have to mean eating something quickly at your desk before opening the next tab.

At Kelsick Grammar, you can get a focused morning’s work done, then properly step away from the screen.

Grab lunch or a coffee from Force Café.
Head out for a walk around Ambleside or up to Stock Ghyll Force.
Take in the views.
Then come back feeling a little more refreshed for the afternoon.

You’ll still have all the things you actually need to get work done, including superfast WiFi, a professional workspace and plenty of tea and coffee.

But sometimes it’s everything around the work that makes the biggest difference.

So if working from home is starting to feel a little too much like… well, being at home, come and spend a day with us. 🙌

Book your coworking desk at Kelsick Grammar via our website. We can't wait to welcome you!

📍Kelsick Grammar, Ambleside | Meeting Spaces & Co-working | Force Café

07/10/2026

When did your team last have a conversation in person that couldn’t happen properly on Teams?

Sometimes you need to get the right people together in a room.

To make a decision.
Work through an idea.
Plan what comes next.
Or simply have a proper conversation without the usual distractions.

And when the conversation matters, the space you have it in matters too.

Here at Kelsick Grammar in Ambleside, our meeting rooms are designed to give teams the time and space to think properly, from smaller meetings of up to 6 people through to team sessions of up to 16, plus our Assembly Room for larger gatherings and events.

You’ll have all the practical things covered too, including superfast Wi-Fi, large screens and everything you need for video calls and hybrid meetings.

But it’s the things around the meeting that can make the difference.

Natural light. Lakeland views. Good coffee. Lunch from Force Café. And the option to step outside, stretch your legs and come back to the room with a clearer head.

So whether you’re planning a strategy day, client meeting, workshop, interview or team catch-up, give yourselves somewhere that helps the conversation along.

Explore our meeting rooms here > https://f.mtr.cool/jxp3llt6aa

📍Kelsick Grammar, Ambleside | Meeting Spaces & Co-working | Force Café

05/10/2026

A great workspace is one thing. Friendly faces who make you feel at home are another 🫶

Meet some of the brilliant team behind the warm welcome at Kelsick Grammar.

Sam is our brilliant Office and Facilities Manager and looks after the day-to-day running of Kelsick, including our meeting rooms and coworking spaces. But even Sam deserves the occasional day off, so when she’s away, you may find one of these lovely ladies stepping in to look after you!

Michelle is our Accounts Assistant and one of those people you can always rely on. As well as helping out on reception, she also looks after the finances for Force Café.

Hannah is Assistant to the Boss, supporting our CEO in all sorts of ways. She’s been at Impact since 1999, so if you ever want to hear a story or two about how Impact has evolved over the years, grab her for a brew… if you can catch her during a quiet minute.

Kathyann is our Head of Digital Transformation, managing Impact’s global IT team and helping to keep everything running smoothly around the world. She’s also incredibly passionate about Impact and somehow still finds time to bake for Impact Aid too.

And Abi is our Senior Project Manager, although in reality she’s so much more than that. Culture Ambassador and Fun-Time Specialist probably sums her up best.

So whether you’re booking a meeting room, settling in for a coworking day or dropping by for a tour, there’s a good chance one of these lovely faces will be there to welcome you.

📍Kelsick Grammar, Ambleside | Meeting Spaces & Co-working | Force Café

02/10/2026

Some conversations are difficult to start. Having the right space can make them easier.

This autumn, St Mary’s Hospice is bringing a programme of supportive community sessions to Kelsick Grammar.

Whether you’re living with cancer or another life-limiting condition, caring for someone you love, experiencing bereavement, or simply want to feel more confident supporting someone else, these sessions are here for you.

OCTOBER SESSIONS
Understanding Grief and How to Help - 6th October
Tai Chi (Six Week Programme) 9th October - 13th November

NOVEMBER SESSIONS
Let’s Talk Cancer: Tips for Talking About Cancer - 3rd November
Soothing Sound Bath - 3rd November

From practical advice and understanding to gentle movement and time to unwind, there’s something here for anyone who could use a little extra support.

We’re proud to offer Kelsick Grammar as a welcoming space for St Mary’s Hospice to bring this support into the heart of our community.

To enquire or book, call 01229 444407 or visit stmaryshospice.org.uk/events.

30/09/2026

What do James Bond, AI, turtles and resilience all have in common?

They’ve all been topics of discussion on recent episodes of the Impact Podcast.

If you’re looking for thoughtful conversations on leadership, change, human connection and the future of work, we can't recommend it highly enough!

Recent episodes explore:
• How leaders can win attention through storytelling
• What it really means to lead in complexity
• When even James Bond isn’t enough
• How to keep it real with AI
• Why change fatigue is very real
• Why resilience takes a village
• What turtles, hospitality and human connection can teach us

Whether you’re leading a team, navigating change or simply curious about what helps people and organisations thrive, there’s plenty here to get you thinking.

Explore all the latest episodes here: https://f.mtr.cool/o5xvbup4ls

Address

Kelsick Grammar School, Stockghyll Lane
Ambleside
LA220QY

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441539488333

Website

https://t.mtrbio.com/kelsick-grammar

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