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.
The Atrium Clitheroe - 10 December
Dust off those Christmas Jumpers! Join us all for a fun and festive evening of making super new connections and growing your business at The Atrium Cafe at Clitheroe Castle. 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.
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!
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.
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.
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NB! We send out monthly round-ups of events and workshops by groups across Lancashire and weekly ‘glossy’ newsletters which keep you up to date with our news and events. We will always respect your data. Any contact details entrusted to lovelocal – whether via lovelocalnetworking, lovelocaltraining or lovelocalexpo – will only ever be used by us and will never be shared with third parties.
Contact Us
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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