1230 is the leading business women’s network providing trading and support opportunities across the UK with local groups. The lunch-time meetings bring together vibrant business women from their own and surrounding areas to provide the opportunities for a lively exchange of views, business information and build successful long-term business relationships. All business women are welcome to the meetings. 1230 Groups 1230v - 2nd Monday, Beckenham - 2nd Wednesday, Bromley - 3rd Wednesday, Bury St Edmunds - 3rd Thursday, Chislehurst - 1st Thursday, Crouch End - 1st Thursday, Crowborough - 3rd Thursday, Croydon & Purley - 1st Tuesday, East Dulwich - 2nd Tuesday, East Grinstead - 2nd Tuesday, Edgware & Mill Hill - 4th Wednesday, Esher - 2nd Tuesday, Friern Barnet - 2nd Thursdays, Harpenden - 3rd Tuesday, Hastings - 4th Thursday, Ipswich - 4th Tuesday, Kensington - 4th Tuesday, Kings Hill - 3rd Wednesday, Kingston-upon-Thames - 4th Thursday, Mayfair - 3rd Thursday, Newmarket - 1st Tuesday, Oxted - 4th Wednesday, Sevenoaks - 3rd Tuesday, Sutton - 4th Thursday, Tonbridge - 1st Tuesday, Tunbridge Wells - 2nd Wednesday, Wimbledon - 3rd Monday, Woking - 3rd Wednesday

We are a group of writers dedicated to gaining fun and fulfilment from our writing. As a member, whether writing for pleasure or profit, you are invited to share your work, and if you wish, receive constructive criticism in a friendly forum. You may also want to take part in our other activities such as comptetitions, trips, and social events. The Andover Writers’ Workshop was established in 1980, and is a member of the National Association of Writers’ Groups, affiliated to New Writing South, and has a listing in the Directory of Writers’ Circles, Courses and Workshops. New members are always welcome, and absolutely no previous experience of writing is necessary.

We have developed the Supporting Artists Network as our regular networking event open to all artists and arts workers across all disciplines. Matthew Sharp will facilitate 6 sessions over the course of the year which will explore themes such as ‘Finding your voice’ and ‘Connecting with your audience’

Artsplan is the dedicated training and publications department of Artswork (the national youth arts development agency), promoting professional development opportunities for professionals and volunteers currently using, or looking to use the arts in their work with young people, especially young people at risk. Artsplan is the in-house training provider of the English National Youth Arts Network (ENYAN), offering broader professional development advice and information to those working within the youth arts sector. Artsplan offers four types of training opportunities: • One day creative workshops • Six day accredited training • Distanced learning courses • Tailored training/ consultancy offered at three levels; and delivered in three ways: • Open Courses • Organisation Bookings • Distanced Learning

Vibrant and fast-growing, Athena is the UK’s premier business networking organisation for women and is establishing a significant international presence. At the heart of Athena’s activities, networking groups meet each month to make new contacts, develop valuable business expertise and explore visionary ideas. Additional local and regional initiatives provide excellent membership value, through motivational workshops on networking skills and business planning, social events, training courses and one-to-one consultancy services. Contact us to find your nearest Athena group, then come and see for yourself why we are so passionate about business networking. We look forward to welcoming you to one of our meetings.

Fabulous networking for business ladies. The fastest, most effective way to grow for women to grow their businesses. Athena business lunch meetings have informal networking time as well as a sit down lunch with a chance to promote your business for 60 seconds. 2 business speakers deliver topics very relevant to women in business and there’s a chance to identify people you would like to meet up with in the future. It is designed to support and inspire as well as to be a source of business contacts and most of all it is FUN and you meet some fantastic ladies.

We, in Banbury, are a lively group with over 100 members who get together to network with fellow business women, learn about each others businesses and catch up on the local gossip! Lunch is always superb and we have presentations from interesting speakers with coffee. The BBW meet for lunch on the Second Tuesday of every month at Rye Hill Golf Club, Milcombe, Nr. Banbury.

Be your own boss club nights - a club night for individuals who are thinking of self employment or have been trading for up to 18 months. It is a chance to : Receive expert advice from other small business owners Best practice and expert opinion Access to training and support facilities Share concerns Network with others

Bizlinx is one of the fastest-growing professional networks in the UK today. Unlike other business forums, Bizlinx helps entrepreneurial businesses build profitable strategic alliances with each other and work in masterminding groups. Businesses work together and act as if they were non-executive directors of each other’s business.

Taking place on the first Wednesday of every month, the Brighton Animators Networking Group (BANG) provides an opportunity for animators to meet in a relaxed and informal environment to network and share knowledge. All types of animators. Casual hobbyists, students, freelancers and hardened professionals are welcome to attend this event and enjoy time away from their computer! It’s totally free to attend, all you have to do is register at www.wiredsussex.com