A local businessman has secured new premises, and preparation is now well underway for Northwich Makerspace. The first facility of it’s kind in the area, it’s set to bring a fresh and unique approach to the traditional Makerspace concept, helping develop local creative talent by providing the right tools and environment in which people can work.
Jonathan Shone set up his company Shadow Foam on Cosgrove Business Park ten years ago and this has already grown into a worldwide operation yet still supports local supply wherever possible. Championing the local area has always been important to Northwich born Jonathan, and the Makerspace is set to be the next step in that plan.
Jonathan explains. “For the past few years I’ve being working on the idea of a Community Makerspace for the people of Northwich. There are a few operations like this around the country but we’re very…