Dear courageous commoners
The temperature in Brussels has finally dipped below zero—we’re in the heart of winter. ❄️ The Brussels Christmas market is enjoying its final days, and the Commons Hub, after a two-week winter pause, is slowly coming back to life. We're gearing up for an exciting January, filled with new beginnings: New Year’s drinks, a two-day immersive leadership training, a gathering of the Flemish Buurland community, and a variety of offerings on Regenerative Fridays.
We are looking forward to welcoming you at the Commons Hub in 2025. May this new year be filled with new connections, a sense of community and belonging, and many new learning on how to manage common resources in Brussels.
Right before our short wintersleep, we took time to reflect and take a deep dive into the first 6 months of the Commons Hub. We looked back and shared our dreams for the future.
Some numbers
🎭 we hosted 28 events 📆
👥 we welcomed nearly 2000 visitors (!)
🤩 we onboarded 28 members/supporters and 15 regular coworkers 👩🏼💻
💸 we have 17 individuals and 2 organisations that are supporting us financially 💪🏽🙏🏽
🤝 we built partnerships with 18 organisations 👇🏾 (see web below)
🌸 we organised 7 regenerative Fridays and community rituals (thank you Mara, Isabel, Tim, Maria, Kamela, Sophie and Leen!)
we had 30 heartbeat meetings (weekly on Monday)
🥗 we did 7 open community lunches (weekly on Friday) Feel very welcome, every Friday!
Curious about the full report? View it here
We publish all events on this calendar. If you register, you will receive an e-mail notification for every upcoming event.
Feel very welcome to become a member and enjoy priority access for using the space and receive discounts on the events happening at the Commons Hub.
📆 Friday Jan 3th -19:30 - 22:00 More info + register (Français)
Un atelier interactif pour vous donner les moyens de prendre de bonnes décisions en 2025 !/
📆 Saturday Jan 4th -16:30 - 20:00 More info + register (English/French/Portuguese)
The Cosmic Circle of Sacred Chants is a unique journey of healing through sound that combines diverse ancient instruments and the powerful vibration of the human voice. In these special concerts, Maria uses instruments such as the Shamanic drum, Tibetan bell and bowl, shrutti box, shantis and, most importantly, her voice to create an immersive experience of cosmic healing.
📆 Thursday Jan 9th -18:30 - 21:30 More info + register
Climate Techies invites you to join their next networking opportunity to share all your requests that you are looking for related to the climate for 2025, and see what connections they can make for you.
📆 Friday Jan 10th - 19:30 - 22:00 More info + register (language depending on participants)
A warm invitation to gather and to share what is alive in us through different ways of being together. We start the evening in circles, a circle for women, a circle for men, (and if we find a space holder a circle for non-binary and/or queer). The circles are open to anyone who is seeking connection and want to offer and receive support. #mencircle #womancircle #wellbeing
📆 Thursday Jan 16th -20:00 RSVP (limited capacity)
The various crypto communities of Brussels are coming together to celebrate the new year.
📆 Saturday Jan 18th -15:00 RSVP + program
Plants Our silent, green companions, have the extraordinary power to transform spaces. 💫 They bring life, color, and a sense of tranquility to the spaces we inhabit whether they're outside or indoors. This meetup is an invitation to connect with fellow plant lovers, enthusiasts and beginners to share experiences, and learn from each other. Everyone is welcome!
📆 Starts Monday Jan 20th- 18:15-21:45 Mail community member Rebeka for more info: rebeka.mindfulness@gmail.com (Weekly Classes: 20/01, 27/01, 03/02, 10/02, 17/02, 03/03, 10/03, 17/03)
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an evidence-based programme that integrates mindfulness, meditation and mindful movement. It’s a structured 8-week course designed to:
🌸 Build self-awareness
🌸 Shift self-defeating thoughts and habits
🌸 Cultivate a calmer, more compassionate way of being
This transformative program invites you to discover practical tools for navigating stress and improving well-being.
📆 Friday Jan 10th - 17:00-18:00: Open call for curious participants - register here
📆 Friday Jan 24th and Saturday Jan 25th More info
Organiser: Genesis Leadership by Timothée Bres
A full immersive day on leadership for pioneering founders, entrepreneurs, thinkers and visionaries to enter a new leadership paradigm. It is a conversation we needed to bring to the Commons Hub, a space where we ask ourselves the questions of right and thought leadership for the 21st century every day. What is leadership in community? How do we optimise for self organising teams? What is stewardship and shared responsibility? How do we value contributions? How do we motivate people? Where did the role of the CEO go? Is this still the right way to move forward? We live more questions than answers.
These two day are not a typical training on leadership. Guided by an incredible list of guest speakers and facilitators, we will take a deep dive into mind and body, through workshops, artistic experiences and great conversations. The magic happens when we gather, and share experiences. Feel very welcome to join us.
With hosts and guest speakers: Timothée Bres, Pamela Von Sabljar, Cadell Last, Peter Koenig, Ilona De Haas, and many more … Full list here
📆 Vrijdag 31 januari- 10:00-16:00: meer info hier
EEN WINTERSE BUURLAND POP-UP!! Het Buurland team nodigt opnieuw uit om de unieke Buurland-cultuur mee-te-maken! Na het succesvolle zomerfestival, komen de buurlanders nu samen om te winteren. Werk je aan een burgerinitiatief, ben je gepassioneerd door commons, zet je samen met je buren een verbindend project op? Kom er over vertellen in de Commons Hub! 💚🧡
Join us at our space – whether you're a freelancer, a team, or an organization!
Interested in a community-driven co-working space? We’d love to welcome you! Come by to try it out for a day or join us for our Friday potluck community lunch. More info about memberships here.
Need a meeting room for your team or an event venue? We’re here to make your gathering a great experience, offering the support you need to make it memorable for you and your guests. More info about our spaces.
Wishing you all well and looking forward to meeting you in the space! 🧡
Connect with us via email hello@commonshub.brussels to continue the conversation! To stay up-to-date on our latest news and events, make sure to follow us on Lu.ma, LinkedIn, Facebook and Discord.
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