lovelocalnetworking events

We run evening events in different venues each month and are pay-as-you-go with no membership fees. Please see below for our upcoming events. Our evenings are friendly and informal, perfect for new or experienced networkers. We’re not single sector, all sizes and types of business are welcome. Most of our events run from 6-8pm on Tuesday evenings. Refreshments and supper are provided. Click on any event to book quickly and securely via Eventbrite.

Ribble Valley Craft Gins - 28 January

Kick off your 2020 networking in style with us at this award winning bar in Read, just outside Whalley / Padiham. Ribble Valley Craft Gins make their own delicious gins too, the bar will be open for those wishing to try some! 6-8pm. £15 including refreshments and supper. Click image to book.

Positive Action HQ, Nelson - 25 February

Join us at the home of one of lovelocal’s supported charities, Positive Action in the Community. Meet excellent new contacts and take a look behind the scenes of this wonderful charity. 6-8pm. £15 including refreshments and supper. £5 per ticket goes directly to PAC. Click image to book.

Shop of Hope, Clitheroe - 24 March

Join us at the Shop of Hope, a fantastic new concept and space in Clitheroe. They offer membership opportunities to supporters, especially artists, crafters and up-cyclers who can’t initially afford a shop front on the high street. 6-8pm. £15 including refreshments and supper. Click image to book.

The Wellbeing Farm - 21 April

View the stunning new conference facilities at this highly popular wedding venue set atop the rolling hills of Rossendale in Edgworth. Meet the resident llamas, alpacas and donkeys too. 6-8pm. £15 including refreshments and supper. Click image to book.

Clitheroe Beer Festival -14 to 16 May

Our Director, Rachel, is helping to promote (and working at) the 2020 Clitheroe Beer Festival. Find over 60 real ales, real ciders and perries at this year’s festival and, new for 2020, a Gin Bar! You can even sponsor a barrel for just £75. Click image for more info.

Shores Hey Farm, Burnley - 19 May

Shores Hey Farm has views of the Thursden Valley and venue hire/catering for corporate and private events. They’ve an onsite cafe and are the home of HAPPA. Network and have a tour too. 6-8pm. £15 including refreshments and supper. Click image to book.

Sports Day! At The Bee Centre, Samlesbury - 25 June

End of Term Sports Day Networking! Meet new clients and contacts and take part in team games on the lawns of the Bee Centre in the grounds of Samlesbury Hall. Laughs and highly effective business relationship building. 6-8pm. £15 including refreshments and supper. Click image to book.

Elmfield Hall, Accrington - 14 July

Special lovelocalnetworking collaboration at Elmfield Hall with Community Solutions North West at their excellent training / conference venue in the heart of Accrington. Also the home of Mr Gatty’s Tearoom. 6-8pm. £15 includes supper. Click image to book.

Canal Boat Networking, Hoghton - 18 August

Our annual networking canal boat trip with Canal Boat Cruises from Hoghton. Make excellent new connections while sailing along the waterways on this fantastic floating venue. See ducks and fabulous views too. 6-8pm. £15 including refreshments and supper. Click image to book.

Hurstwood Hall, Burnley - 24 September

A welcome return to the gorgeous 16th century Hurstwood Hall for networking and business building. Now a luxury B&B this stunning house is set in the beautiful village of Hurstwood above Burnley. 6-8pm. £15 including refreshments and supper. Click image to book.

The Salvage House, Whalley - 27 October

We return to the quirky Salvage House Collective in Whalley for an evening of curios, hobnobbing with local businesses including the collective themselves and making excellent new connections. The bar will be open! 6-8pm. £15 including refreshments and supper. Click image to book.

Tastebuds, Whalley - 15 December

Festive Networking! Tinselly fun with Pass The Parcel, optional singing and baubles aplenty. Meet new clients, contacts and collaborators at the fabulous Tastebuds cafe, in the heart of Whalley, Ribble Valley. 6-8pm. £15 including refreshments and supper. Click image to book.

There is no requirement to bring business ‘referrals’, just plenty of business cards! We don’t have formal 60 second pitches, business card draws give the chance to speak to everyone, but only if you wish to. We supply name badges & attendee lists to make it easy to meet new folks. Events are run in conjunction with the Federation of Small Businesses. To find out more about the benefits of joining the FSB please click here.

£1 from each attendee is donated to our lovelocal charities Nightsafe & Positive Action for the Community.

It goes beyond networking, the people are the friendliest and most supportive you could meet!

Chris Wood, Hometyre East Lancs

I've made excellent contacts at the lovelocalnetworking events, both in terms of paid assignments and collaborations.

Liz Hall, Liz Henson Photography

Rachel's proactive support for businesses is evident not only at the events, but also in the follow up relationship afterwards

Jaydee Davis, CB Partners

Events are always fun and in great locations, with plenty of interesting folk to meet!

Alexis Valentine, Walking on Glass

lovelocalnetworking hold friendly relaxed events without any pressure...

Lee McGregor, LMC Building Development

lovelocalexpo, 29 April 2020

lovelocalexpo is our FREE annual business exhibition and a must-attend event for all Lancashire businesses. Meet over 50 local exhibitors, make excellent connections with new clients, suppliers and collaborators. Talk funding and grants with growth advisors, business support and benefits with the Chamber and attend expert seminars at lovelocalexpo. We make exhibiting affordable for ALL businesses regardless of size and budget. Our next expo is 29 April 2020. Click here to visit our dedicated expo site.

Our state-of the-art venue is Impact Conferencing, just off the M65 in Burnley. Easily accessible from across Lancashire with plenty of free parking, the venue has an on-site coffee shop too so you can spend the day with us. Stand bookings NOW OPEN for 2020!

It goes beyond networking, the people are the friendliest and most supportive you could meet!

Chris Wood, Hometyre East Lancs

I've made excellent contacts at the lovelocalnetworking events, both in terms of paid assignments and collaborations.

Liz Hall, Liz Henson Photography

Rachel's proactive support for businesses is evident not only at the events, but also in the follow up relationship afterwards

Jaydee Davis, CB Partners

Events are always fun and in great locations, with plenty of interesting folk to meet!

Alexis Valentine, Walking on Glass

lovelocalnetworking hold friendly relaxed events without any of the pressure that can come from other groups.

Lee McGregor, LMC Building Development

networking, the best way to grow your business

lovelocalnetworking welcomes Lancashire businesses to meet, connect and generate new business at our friendly networking events all along the M65. lovelocalnetworking meets at different venues each month, attracting a wide variety of local businesses from across the region. Be inspired, find support and build relationships with new customers, suppliers and collaborators. No annual fees to pay.

Network Director Rachel Kay is a monthly guest on BBC Radio Lancashire with John Gillmore, talking local business and networking.

There's a really friendly and supportive vibe to this network. Every event has new people to build relationships with. You will not be disappointed!

Lindsey West, Lindsey West Operations Ltd

The best networking events, ever!

Pavel Szylobryt, TVPAV Studio S

Everyone's friendly and local. There's no pressure. They're ace.

Julia Hartley, JH Sporting Therapies

Always great events and good for new contacts, a favourite in my events calendar!

Martin Harrington, Chip & Pin Man

Excellent events, different every time. Rachel is fun and enthusiastic, this gives the events an edge.

Janine Smith, Blackburn College

featured networkers

We don’t have members at lovelocalnetworking, our monthly events are pay-as-you-go and we’ve no annual fees so folks are free to attend when they can with no pressure. To help showcase our regular attendees we offer them the chance to become a Featured Networker in this directory. They’re all super folks. Just click on the Featured Networker images or names for more details or to contact them.

Wendy Bowers, Role UK

Role UK are a diverse and experienced team who coach, mentor, teach and inspire business owners and leaders. Wendy helps people to stop, reassess and find and enjoy their Role.

Maria Grieco, Dinner at Maria's

Maria runs Supper Clubs in Darwen, creating delicious many-coursed themed dinners which all are welcome to attend, whether singles or in groups. Vegan and vegetarian themes are available, Maria also ‘pops up’ at various local venues.

Liz Hall, Liz Henson Photography

Liz has been described as a ‘ninja photographer’, seamlessly blending into the background while capturing fantastic moments to remember at private and corporate events. She’s also a product image specialist.

Cherry Kirkwood, Simplify To Sell

Creating compelling content for your marketing is no easy task. The images and words that you choose are important, Cherry can simplify your message to make it more accessible and engaging.

Alexis Valentine, Walking on Glass

Alexis creates stunning bespoke art-pieces of engraved glass and also takes commissions – from engraving names & designs on glasses for Brides and Grooms to awards, gifts, portraits – anything you could require.

Chris Wood, Hometyre East Lancs

Chris comes to your office, home or on the move to fit new tyres or repair punctures saving you time and money. Contact Chris for a free tyre check. Balancing and wheel alignment also available.

There's a really friendly and supportive vibe to this network. Every event has new people to build relationships with. You will not be disappointed!

Lindsey West, Lindsey West Operations Ltd

The best networking events, ever!

Pavel Szylobryt, TVPAV Studio S

Everyone's friendly and local. There's no pressure. They're ace.

Julia Hartley, JH Sporting Therapies

Always great events and good for new contacts, a favourite in my events calendar!

Martin Harrington, Chip & Pin Man

Excellent events, different every time. Rachel is fun and enthusiastic, this gives the events an edge.

Janine Smith, Blackburn College

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Please fill in the contact form above with your query, we aim to respond within two working days. Alternatively do drop an email to our Network Director, Rachel Kay at rachel@lovelocalnetworking.co.uk or call Rachel on 07920 775457

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