Penrith Rural Womens Network


The Penrith Network Group meet bimonthly at a range of members premises.  New members are always welcome so please contact Tracey Errington for more information.  

2012 Diary Dates

 

Wednesday 25 January 7.30pm

Abbott Lodge Ice Cream Farm
Sally Fielding of Sally’s Cottages, recently announced as the Chamber of Commerce’s first ever Business Woman of the Year.

The Keswick-based mum-of-three has grown her business from one property in 2003 to a portfolio of more than 160 cottages across Cumbria, generating a turnover of £2 million a year. Her achievements were recently recognised by the judges of the Cumbrian Businesswoman of the Year award, sponsored by Baines Wilson, Cumbria Chamber of Commerce and FMB. Come along to meet Sally and to catch up with other Penrith networkers

 

Wednesday 14 March, 7.30pm
also at Abbott Lodge Ice Cream Farm (thanks, Claire)
Karen Morley-Chesworth of Cumbria 24 - journalist, PR consultant and social media enthusiast.  Karen will be talking about how we can use Facebook, Twitter and the new kid on the block, Google+, to raise our business profiles and develop customer links.

Wednesday 16 May, 7.30pm
at Ratten Row
Janet Madden of Frocks and Furnishings will show us around her sewing room at the Pond House, Ratten Row, near Dalston, CA5 7AY and we may even fix to meet up earlier in the evening for a bite – keep in touch for news on that.
 
Friday 14 July
is a possible date for a lunch at Caldbeck with a chance to visit the Wool Clip, Hesta Scene? and some of the other artisan businesses in the village.
 
Wednesday 12 September 7.30pm
venue and speaker to be confirmed
We’re hoping to look at Setting Goals with a local speaker who went down really well at the NEWS Group at Wigton – details to follow later in 2012. 

And then we'll be planning something for November - let me know if you have ideas or if you'd like to host the evening.

Acupuncture introduction

Thanks to everyone who joined Jules Burrell at Brougham Hall back in November. 
 
Reports of passing around acupuncture needles for some reassurance, a bit of laughter and relaxation and lots of tongue inspections plus coffee and cake from the team at the Fusion Cafe. 

Thanks to Jules for hosting this and to Ali for standing in as the meeter and greeter.
 

 

Anyone interested in the groups or introducing new members can contact Tracey Errington on 01768 895 964 or email tracey@Marketsense.net

Membership & Contact
No membership fee, payment per meeting attended depending on venue/refreshments provided (payable on the night)

Contact: Tracey Errington (tracey@marketsense.net)