Hot Desks and Workspaces

Hot Desks

The hot desks in our St Albans office and Borehamwood Hub are available for anybody to use. Bring your own device and:

  • Connect to our WiFi
  • Sit at a comfortable desk and chair
  • Enjoy a hot drink while you work

Use of our kitchens and bathrooms are available to hot deskers.

 

Make a booking

If you would like to make a booking, please scroll to the end of this page and complete the enquiry form. Alternatively, you can contact us directly.

Laptop and cup of tea on a white desk.

Ver House Hot Desk

Ver House is home to the Communities 1st main office. It's a bustling hub of activity and friendly faces.

Location
Click to see it on Google Maps: Ver House, Park Industrial Estate, Frogmore, St Albans, AL2 2WH.

Hot Desk Perks
If you hire a hot desk at Ver House, you'll receive access to our WiFi, kitchen and toilet facilities. There are also breakout spaces throughout the office and a separate lunch room you can relax in.

Your Community Hub Hot Desk

Your Community Hub is Communities 1st one-stop shop for the community to meet us and say hello.

Location
Click to see it on Google Maps: 5 Leeming Road, Borehamwood, WD6 4EB.

Hot Desk Perks
There are kitchen and toilet facilities for your use. If you hire a hot desk at Your Community Hub, you can bring your own device and connect to our WiFi or make use of one of our computers. If you need something scanned, bring it along!

Current Bookings

  • Click here to see a calendar of current bookings for this location.

Your Community Hub Public Computers

Your Community Hub is Communities 1st one-stop shop for the community to meet us and say hello.

Location
Click to see it on Google Maps: 5 Leeming Road, Borehamwood, WD6 4EB.

Public Computer Perks
When you use our public computers, we can help you with typing, scanning and emailing. Also, basic form filling. As well, you can find out about all our brilliant health and wellbeing activities, volunteering opportunities, community bowling and accessible transport services.

Current Bookings
There is no need to book ahead to use the computers. If they are free, you can use them.

Workspaces

If you would prefer to work in your own space, you can rent a self-contained office in one of our community centres. Click the button below to visit our community centre page. Offices are available at:

  • Aberford Community Centre, Borehamwood
  • Farriers Way Community Centre, Borehamwood
  • Your Community Hub, Borehamwood

These come with a table and chairs for your use.

Aberford Community Centre Office

As well as office space, Aberford Community Centre boasts a hall, kitchen, and bowling rinks for hire.

Location
Click to see it on Google Maps: Aberford Community Centre, Aberford Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1PL.

Current bookings
A range of activities run from this community centre, such as arts and crafts, dancing, sport and more! We have individual calendars for this location; please click the link below to find out if the space is available for your chosen dates:

Farriers Way Community Centre Office

As well as an office and meeting room, Farriers Way Community Centre boasts a hall and kitchen for hire.

Location
Click to see it on Google Maps: 27 Farriers Way, Borehamwood, WD6 2TB.

Current bookings
A range of activities run from Farriers Way Community Centre, from Stay and Play run by Hertsmere Family Centre Service to Love to Dance 50*, LiveWell Group, and Blitz Dance Performing Arts. Please click the links below to find out if this space is available for your chosen dates:

Your Community Hub Back Room

As well as the Back Room (meeting room) available for hire, you can also book a hot desk and the whole shop.

Location
Click to see it on Google Maps: 5 Leeming Road, Borehamwood, WD6 4EB.

Capacity
This room has capacity for three to four people. The space comprises a circular desk and chairs.

Current bookings
Please click the link below to find out if this space is available for your chosen dates:

Hot Desks and Workspaces

Contact Us

If you would like to contact us directly, please email bookings@communities1st.org.uk or call 01727 649980. Our phone lines are open on weekdays from 9am - 5pm.

Make a Booking

Return to the Room and Hall Hire page

After you submit this form a staff member will be notified. This form does not guarantee that a place has been confirmed. If a place has been confirmed a staff member will send you the details. 

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Is food to be provided at the activity / event?
Is alcohol planned to be served at the event?
If yes, have you applied for a Temporary Event Notice (TEN)?

Prices are formulated below

Venue Hire (per hour) Discounts available for ½ and full day bookings Members Associate / Non-members
Aberford Community Centre - Bowling Rinks £2.50 £3.50
Aberford Community Centre - Main Hall (before 6pm weekdays)  £26 £31
Aberford Community Centre - Main Hall (after 6pm / weekends) £32 £38
Aberford Community Centre - Office £12 £17
Community Shop - Back Room £7 £14
Community Shop - Hot Desk £2.50 £5
Community Shop - Sole Use £15 £25
Farriers Way - Hall (before 6pm weekdays) £23 £27
Farriers Way - Hall & Kitchen (after 6pm / weekends) £27 £33
Farriers Way - Office £9 £12
Farriers Way - Training / Meeting Room (12 people) £16 £19
Organ Hall & Kitchen (before 6pm weekdays) £19 £25
Organ Hall & Kitchen (after 6pm / weekends) £26 £33
Phillimore Community Centre (after 6pm / weekends) £35 £37
Phillimore Community Centre (before 6pm weekdays) £18 £20
Ver House - Hot Desk £3.50 £6
Windsor Hall & Kitchen (after 6pm / weekends) £26 £33
Windsor Hall & Kitchen (before 6pm weekdays) £19 £25