Even in this internet age, never underestimate the power of meeting people face to face, personal recommendation and word of mouth.
Networking is a relational activity. A regular commitment to one of our events builds and maintains strong commercial relationships. It’s a great way to develop your business by meeting people who will get to know you, and who will recommend you to others once you establish your business credibility. Better still, you may even meet your next new client.
If you’re a member, booking through Eventbrite is free. For guests, there’s a fee of £30 for each event which covers lunch or dinner, a glass of wine or a soft drink and tea of coffee
The events takes place from midday on the first and third Wednesday of every month. The second tuesday supper club runs from 5pm. Guests are welcome to attend twice. After that, we will invite you to join.
To come along as a guest, just click the link here. Remember to tell us what you do.
If you’d like to become a member, the annual membership fee is £60. After that, we ask you to set up a monthly standing order for £29.
There’s no obligation to remain a member. If you decide to leave, please give us two months’ notice to give us the chance to find a replacement for your sector.
That’s it. Any extra money is used for the occasional social events. We also make donations to local charities from time to time. Get in touch with us here.
For the lunches:
Midday: Members and guests get together to enjoy a glass of wine or a soft drink and start informal networking. We love to hear about successes, but we’re always ready to offer sympathy and support if things aren’t going so well.
12.20pm: Time to take a seat for a friendly welcome from our Chair. Each member (and guest) is invited to deliver her own 1-minute “elevator pitch” when you speak about what you do, and the benefits of your business.
12.40pm: Presentation from one of our members or a guest speaker
1.00pm: Continue networking as a delicious lunch is served by the friendly and courteous staff at The Pearly Cow.
1.40pm: Business topics and educational time
2.00pm: Round up
2.15pm: The event draws to a close.
For the Tuesday dinners
The supper club starts at 17.00, follows the same format as the lunches and closes at 19.15
Interested? Why not get in touch to find out more.
