EVENTS!
Community Events and Activities at Kitty’s Launderette.
One of our core principles is to create an accessible, welcoming social space for everyone in our diverse local community. Whether you are a regular washing/drying customer or not been to us before, please join us!
Kitty’s Launderette encourages you to socialise in the space as long as you like, stay a while on the comfy benches, have a cup of tea and a natter or use the Wi-Fi and listen to the relaxing hum of the machines.
We have a regular program of activities that happen every week when the launderette is open such as Knitting Club, Tea and Toast and writers group. As well as special programs of events and activities organised by our team and trusted local partners.
Our creative program seeks to have the lowest barriers to entry and the highest aspirations for our community. We organise and host creative and social activities which are appealing and relevant to our local community, while also stretching perceptions, introducing new ways of thinking, areas of interest and skills.
Previously we have hosted writing workshops, live music, kids storytimes, Street theater, art workshops, board game nights, recycled textile crafts, social history talks and Film Nights.
Tool Library Family Workshop
Explore the library economy with fun for all the family!
Join Liverpool Tool Library for a fun, hands-on family workshop where you’ll create your own bird feeder to take home. All ages welcome - materials provided!
Liverpool Tool Library are driven by community, sharing resources and sustainablility. You can borrow tools and save money. They are a volunteer led organisation who believe in fixing to feel good and reducing waste across our city!
Dialogues Project Session #3
Join us for the first of four, fortnightly workshops using creativity as a tool for solidarity in these uncertain times!
Dialogues is a new project for anyone who wants to make sense of this moment — a space to ask big questions, share experiences, and build connections through creativity and conversation.
Using tools like photography, writing, and storytelling, to document our conversations and build an exhibition to be shared at Kitty’s Launderette later this summer.
This session will focus on the Fight against Disinformation. As the dominance of AI starts to rise and social media seems to be the bedrock of society, surely we should try and understand what this means for our communities. This session will also explore how Liverpool has stood defiant in the face of the tabloid press and how we can keep that defiance alive.
To sign up to the project either pop in to the launderette and register your interest or use the google form here.
Clothes Swap
Swap not shop in a day of community fun!
We’re bringing back our clothes swaps! Donate your pre-loved items and browse for some new-to-you pieces to refresh your wardrobe. It's a fun, sustainable way to update your style.
How it works:
You can drop a maximum of up to 10 items to add to the swap between 21st July 2025 - 4th August 2025 (We will not be able to accept donations before/after this time period)
In return you will receive a swap token for each item you donate.
The clothes will be washed by Kitty’s leaving them freshened up and ready for the swap.
You can then use these swap tokens to take items donated by others at our Clothes swap event on 9th August at Kitty’s.
Any clothes that are not taken on the day will be donated to our local charity partners.
During the event there will be refreshments and a place to relax and (fingers crossed) enjoy the sun!
Event Details:
Where: Kitty’s Launderette, 77 Grasmere Street, L5 6RH
When: Saturday 9th August 2025, 11am - 3pm
Dialogues Project Session #4
Join us for the first of four, fortnightly workshops using creativity as a tool for solidarity in these uncertain times!
Dialogues is a new project for anyone who wants to make sense of this moment — a space to ask big questions, share experiences, and build connections through creativity and conversation.
Using tools like photography, writing, and storytelling, to document our conversations and build an exhibition to be shared at Kitty’s Launderette later this summer.
This session we will collectively imaging what we want our future to look like. On a local, national and global scale, things are pretty uncertain however we can look to the future for hope and together build a guide for how to get there.
To sign up to the project either pop in to the launderette and register your interest or use the google form here.
Kitty's Writing Group
Join us at Kitty’s Launderette for our monthly writing group!
Weather you’re an avid writer or never picked up the pen before this group is open to all abilities. Facilitated by local writer Pauline Rowe the sessions will get you in the creative spirit bringing your ideas to life on the page.
Kitty's Writing Group
Join us at Kitty’s Launderette for our monthly writing group!
Weather you’re an avid writer or never picked up the pen before this group is open to all abilities. Facilitated by local writer Pauline Rowe the sessions will get you in the creative spirit bringing your ideas to life on the page.
Dialogues Project Session #2
Join us for the first of four, fortnightly workshops using creativity as a tool for solidarity in these uncertain times!
Dialogues is a new project for anyone who wants to make sense of this moment — a space to ask big questions, share experiences, and build connections through creativity and conversation.
Using tools like photography, writing, and storytelling, to document our conversations and build an exhibition to be shared at Kitty’s Launderette later this summer.
This session will focus on the Right to Struggle. The session will look at Liverpool’s past and present labour movement and ask what solidarity means in the society of today.
To sign up to the project either pop in to the launderette and register your interest or use the google form here.
Dialogues Project Session #1
Join us for the first of four, fortnightly workshops using creativity as a tool for solidarity in these uncertain times!
Dialogues is a new project for anyone who wants to make sense of this moment — a space to ask big questions, share experiences, and build connections through creativity and conversation.
Using tools like photography, writing, and storytelling, to document our conversations and build an exhibition to be shared at Kitty’s Launderette later this summer.
This session will focus on Liverpool as a city of Migration. Exploring Liverpool’s historic relationship to migration may offer a key to challenging harmful narratives being used today against people coming to our city in hope of sanctuary.
To sign up to the project either pop in to the launderette and register your interest or use the google form here.
"The House" Play Reading
The year is 1986 and it’s time to occupy!
Join us at Kitty’s Launderette for a very special reading of “The House” written by John Hutchinson, Peter Brennan and Mike Croft. The play recounts the tale of the Langrove Street Action Group and the actions they took to save what was to become the Langrove Community Housing Co-operative.
After the play we will hear from John Hutchinson, who himself was part of the LSAG, who will provide an update on what the co-op looks like today and also give the audience a chance to ask any questions.
Limited tickets are available so be sure to book them here
Kitty’s Open Day
Ever wanted to know more about how we work as a workers- community co-operative?
This open day will be the perfect chance to get a great insight into how we started out, how the past 6 years have looked and where we are planning to take the co-op next !
Our Development Lead, Grace, will also share the insights she gathered on her trip to the United States and Europe in Late 2024 where she researched how worker co-ops look around the world.
A Night of Liverpool Co-ops on Film
Join Anfield People’s Cinema at Kitty’s to discover the magic of Liverpool Co-operatives on film.
You’ll Never Work Alone, 1985 Looks at the diversity of worker co-operatives on Merseyside, showing how to set up a co-op and some of the advantages and disadvantages of working as a co-op.
Our Liverpool Home, 1978 All together now! 52 families living in run-down terraced houses in Corn Street and Yates Street, Liverpool, form a housing co-op and modernise their homes.
There will be a free meal for all attendees. Booking is essential. Free tickets available by clicking the link here
Kitty's Writing Group
Join us at Kitty’s Launderette for our monthly writing group!
Weather you’re an avid writer or never picked up the pen before this group is open to all abilities. Facilitated by local writer Pauline Rowe the sessions will get you in the creative spirit bringing your ideas to life on the page.
Celebrating Liverpool's Co-ops
There’s plenty of co-operating going on in Liverpool!
Come along to find out more about just some of the great worker/community co-ops doing great work in our city. They will tell their stories in their own words and there’ll be plenty of time to hear how you can get involved and support their work!
The three co-ops we will be welcoming are:
Peloton - local community initiative dedicated to promoting safe, accessible bike use in Liverpool.
First Take - uses film and digital art to create work that has real impact and can make a difference.
Signalise - an ethical online platform for booking BSL/English interpreters, designed to meet the needs of both Deaf people and front-line professionals.
The event will be chaired by Alan Southern, Senior Lecturer and Researcher at Liverpool University whos work focuses on the Social Economy with a particular interest in how we can democratise economic decision-making.
The event is free to attend and you don’t need to book a ticket just come along, however if you want to recieve a reminder please register on Eventbrite here. Tea, Coffee and Snacks will be available at no charge!
If you have any further questions please email community@kittyslaunderette.org.uk or phone 0151 260 8951
Seed Bomb Workshop
Seed bombs are made from soil, clay and wildflower seeds, which are rolled into a ball and thrown into gardens and green spaces. Originally used by guerilla gardeners to sow seeds in hard to access areas such as roadsides and roundabouts, it's a great way to increase biodiversity in urban spaces and helping to attract pollinators.
Drop in from 1pm to make some seed bombs and bring nature to your neighbourhood!
Booking not required but if you would like to receive a reminder sign up via our eventbrite link here
The People of Anfield and Kayleigh Walmsley Exhibition Launch
We’re celebrating the end of The People of Anfield’s first project.
We invite you to Kitty’s Launderette to join the fun and to celebrate our outdoor exhibition in their ‘courtyard’ space. We will also be launching the first photography exhibition, ‘Kitty’s After Dark’ by Kayleigh Walmsley.
The People of Anfield
Dandelions, clover and willowherb bring flashes of colour on open pockets of land. There’s a spirit in Anfield that resists decline and keeps going, that helps people find ways to work together and celebrate life, the gifts of human nature and the beauty of the world where the flowers still grow.
The People of Anfield is an artistic project engaging local people of all backgrounds and ages to share conversations and ideas about the Anfield area; past, present and future. The project is developed and delivered by photographer Emma Case and writer, Pauline Rowe through photography, writing and discussion.
Kitty’s After Dark
‘Kitty’s After Dark’ by Kayleigh Walmsley explores the quiet, atmospheric charm of Kitty’s laundrette after hours — capturing a moody interplay of space, light, and community in our launderette.
RSVP: pauline@openeye.org.uk
Housing Advice Drop-In (Private sector housing)
Are You a Private Renter in Liverpool? Need Advice on Housing Issues?
The Private Sector Housing Team at Liverpool City Council is hosting a FREE drop-in event at Kitty’s Launderette to offer advice and support for private renters. If you're facing housing problems, come and talk to us!
Get help with:
- Unsafe or poor housing conditions (damp, cold, disrepair)
- Fire & electrical safety concerns
- Issues with your landlord or tenancy rights
No appointment needed—just drop in! Whether you're struggling with repairs, worried about safety, or unsure of your rights, our team is here to help.
Paraphysis Film Night - Mona Lisa (1986)
For more details follow Paraphysis Cinema on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/paraphysis.cinema/
Weekly Litter Picking Group, Homebaked CLT
Fancy helping out in the community this weekend ? ☀️
Join @homebakedclt at Kitty’s Launderette for their relaunched weekley litter picking group Saturday from 11.30am-12.30pm ! 🚮
The group is led by a friendly bunch of local volunteers and we’ve got plenty of tea/coffee
and biscuits to enjoy afterwards ☕🍪
Equipment is provided ⚒️
Please wear weather and activity appropriate clothing and footwear 👟
For more information please drop us or @homebakedclt a DM or alternatively email
info@homebaked.org.uk
Tufting Workshop with Hunknee Bunknee
Tufting to create safe spaces.
Create your own tufted wall art: Learn the craft in our beginner-friendly class.
All materials provided
Learn to tuft your own unique wall hanging in this relaxing 2-hour workshop.
All materials are provided and no prior experience is necessary. Suitable for all levels.
Community members have priority booking in the Launderette. Please wait for public advertising if you are not a customer of Kitty’s
TATE, Cyanotype Workshop (Fully Booked)
Discover the magic of Cyanotype printing in this workshop led be Sci-Artist Jay Hampton. The workshop will see every day weeds and plants be turned into works of art made by you.
This event is fully booked.
Weekly Litter Picking Group, Homebaked CLT
Fancy helping out in the community this weekend ? ☀️
Join @homebakedclt at Kitty’s Launderette for their relaunched weekley litter picking group Saturday from 11.30am-12.30pm ! 🚮
The group is led by a friendly bunch of local volunteers and we’ve got plenty of tea/coffee
and biscuits to enjoy afterwards ☕🍪
Equipment is provided ⚒️
Please wear weather and activity appropriate clothing and footwear 👟
For more information please drop us or @homebakedclt a DM or alternatively email
info@homebaked.org.uk
Liverpool Sisterhood Network Social
Are you a woman aged 40+ from a global majority heritage who’s feeling a bit isolated in Liverpool? Whether you’re new to the city, or have been here for a while without finding your tribe.
The Liverpool Sisterhood Network (LSN) is all about building a warm, welcoming community where you can connect, share and grow. Join us for friendship, support, and plenty of fun, as we navigate this journey together
Join LSN at Kitty’s next Wednesday 26th March from 5pm - 7pm for a social get together and chance to find out more about what the network has to offer including art workshops, support sessions and more !