A good celebration has a way of turning colleagues into friends. Our monthly evening and breakfast socials, Rooftop Summer Party, Halloween Quiz social, and ever-popular Pride Bingo brought bright moments of fun, creativity, and connection into the work week.
Whether it was laughing over costumes, belting out songs, or enjoying a drink in the sunshine, these socials helped members decompress, bond, and return to work energised.
Community is central to DeskLodge - and that extends beyond our buildings. In 2025, our members stepped up in a big way through our outreach initiatives.
We joined forces for:
A Litter Pick with BID, helping keep our city clean and vibrant
The Lord Mayor’s Toy Drive, bringing joy to children during the holidays
A Children in Need raffle, raising funds through collective generosity
Sip & Support, a breakfast and coffee morning supporting children’s charity, Magic Breakfast.
These moments reminded us that when we connect with our city, we lift each other up.
Craft workshops became a favourite way for members to unwind, express themselves, and meet like-minded people. This year’s most loved creative sessions included:
Terrarium building
Dreamy sleep-spray making
Drink and Draw evenings
There’s something powerful about stepping away from the laptop and making something with your hands - especially when you’re doing it alongside your DeskLodge neighbours.
2025 brought a wave of events built to help members grow their circles and unlock new opportunities. From Business Growth Network and InSynch’s marketing meetup to Bristol Girl: Speed Networking and Director’s and CEO’s Working Lunch, these meetups created hundreds of meaningful connections.
Networking at DeskLodge works because it’s relaxed, inclusive, and human - no forced pitches, just real conversations that often lead to long-term collaborations.
We love to see our members show off their expertise to our members. Sessions like WR Ethical’s Income Protection workshop, Data StoryTelling: Queer Voices with Charlotte Hadley, Culture Kick’s Ideas to Operate By, Social Circle’s Creative’s Meetup and the HR Surgery with Brave showcased the incredible talent within our own community.
When members lead, everyone benefits - and the ripple effect strengthens the culture of support that DeskLodge is known for.
A healthy team is a productive team - and this year we doubled down on opportunities to help members move, breathe, recharge, and reset.
Members enjoyed:
Our weekly workout sessions at DeskLodge House
Lunchtime walks to Temple Quay
On-site wellness massages
A culture that supports looking after yourself, not just your to-do list
These small but meaningful routines create higher energy, sharper focus, and greater balance.
Sometimes it’s the little things that make the biggest difference. In 2025, our fun boosters - like Warm Cookie Breaks, National Prosecco Day and Chocolate Fountain Days - helped lift moods and brighten even the busiest workdays.
These small gestures remind our members that work can (and should!) be enjoyable.
As we step into 2026, we’re inspired by everything our community has built together. This year’s events weren’t just diary fillers - they were catalysts for growth, wellbeing, creativity, and collaboration.
At DeskLodge, we’ll continue shaping spaces and experiences that help people do their best work while feeling connected, supported, and part of something bigger.
We know our members will continue showing up with a sense of community, curiosity, and fun.
