Come and join other writers and scriptwriters for an evening of readings and criticisms.

The ‘Cappuccino Connections’ groups are informal networking groups with no membership and no need to book. Just turn up, buy a cup of coffee and get networking! We normally get between 20-30 ladies at these events and they are just going from strength to strength.

In association with Barclays Business Banking A seminar by professionals aimed at the self-employed and businesses trading less than 12 months. Tax and NI, registering your business, finding premises, knowing your customers and competitors, and applying for funding.

Businesses of all sizes can and do benefit from using outsourcing. Whether it’s your PA or using a telephone answering service, hiring specialists to deliver services that are not your strength areas can be really beneficial to a small business. Deborah Meredith, founder of City PA has first hand experience of outsourcing from both a supplier and client perspective. She set up her company that provides secretarial and business support services whilst on maternity leave, after having spent 20 years as a Board Level PA primarily for Blue-chip companies. The company has grown extensively using outsourcing as one of the …

Networking Direct is a networking company offering a mix of traditional and new style networking services. The companies reputation is impeccable and is growing steadily throughout the Leeds and Yorkshire area. Networking Direct serves small to medium businesses within the Leeds area to enable them access to like minded businesses and contacts outside of their own circle of influence by utilising the six degrees of separation, the theory that we are never more than six people away from who we want to talk to. Networking Direct appreciates the time constraints of running a business that is why they help you …

We are being encouraged to work together with other organisations that have different and sometimes complementary agendas. How can youth arts projects help to knit these partnerships together? This one day workshop shares practical techniques and approaches to working in partnerships with other organisations and individuals in order to achieve a successful youth arts project or event. Looking at the benefits of where, when and how to find the right partner, this session will offer a simple structure for both working in and developing your partnerships. Using an interactive approach to explore issues such as defining roles and setting realistic …

You are personally invited to attend an exclusive Leadership Lunch on Thursday 4 December 2008 at Aston Wood Golf Club in Sutton Coldfield. Our speaker will be announced shortly. The event will take place in the Fotherley Suite of Aston Wood Golf Club, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4EU. Join us for refreshments and an opportunity to network from 11.45am. The event will start promptly at 12.15pm and close at 2.30pm. There is a charge of £20+VAT per person for attending this event, which includes a hot meal and refreshments. Payment is made online after submitting your booking form at: www.lmi-uk.com/leadership_lunch.html

Women networking through golf Energetic and fun stiletto golf provides regular golf events that encourage women to learn and play golf in a friendly environment whilst building strong business associations Each event offers a great opportunity for those new to golf to experience beginner lessons - and for the experienced player to team up and play a game with other women whilst improving their game. * An introduction to the game of golf * Practical tuition from the golf professionals * Building confidence on the course * Tips & Techniques, Rules & Etiquette * Build strong business associations * Meet …

Cafe Creatif is a fortnightly, informal networking event in Leicester. There’s no need to book, just turn up between 11am and 1pm and join us on our comfy sofas for some friendly networking. Next events are Thursday 20th November and 4th December, and fortnightly after that. You can find a list of dates on our facebook group (of the same name), our website or by calling us. We look forward to seeing you there!

Partnership Working - How to make it a success Artsplan Youth Arts Training Artsplan, the training and publications department of Artswork and the in-house training provider of ENYAN (English National Youth Arts Network) is delivering the well established ‘Partnership Working in Youth Arts’ course at the West Midlands Artsplan Training Centre this year. The one-day course is running on 4th December 08, 10 am to 4.15 pm at Warwickshire Association of Youth Clubs, Leamington Spa. This one day workshop shares practical techniques and approaches to working in partnerships with other organisations and individuals in order to achieve a successful youth …