Members’ News
Aaron from cottages.com
This week’s meeting was led by Aaron from cottages.com, who gave us a lively and informative look behind the scenes of one of the UK’s…
Beyond Childcare: The Real Work of Running a Nursery
This week, Peter and Claire from Sunny Brow Nursery offered a powerful insight into the challenges and responsibilities behind early years education. Far from simple…
Capturing Kendal in Black & White – A Visual Journey with Steve Barber
We were treated to a truly memorable presentation this week from Steve Barber, whose passion for black and white photography shone through in every image…
Tim & Alastair from Butler Procter – 55 Years of “Surveying Shenanigans”
This week’s InGroup had an almost full house—20 members packed in for a very entertaining and insight-rich presentation from Tim and Alastair of Butler Procter,…
Sandwiches, Stories & a Full House
Today we welcomed 23 members, exchanged 9 referrals, and generated over £9,000 in business. Scott from Lakes Sandwiches brought his usual energy to his 10…
Member Spotlight: Mike & James from Shire Homes
Today we had Mike and James from Shire Homes take the 10-minute slot, sharing how their team has grown from two joiners to 21 specialists…
This week’s session took a different turn
Bitcoin Basics — Mathew Explains It Simply It was a bit of a change of pace at this week’s meeting — we took a break…
Penny Millar on How a Virtual Assistant Can Be Your Business’s 25th Hour
Weekly Round-Up: Penny Millar, Pink Spaghetti PA Services This week, Penny Millar gave a brilliant and refreshingly honest presentation about life as a virtual assistant…
Oliver Delivers a 10-Minute Masterclass on Cyber Insurance
Cybersecurity in the Spotlight – Weekly Meeting Roundup, 20 June 2025 This week, we welcomed Oliver Mullen from Simpson & Parsons Insurance, who delivered a…
Member Presentation: Neil Burnett – Burnett Design
This week, we heard from Neil at Burnett Design, a Kendal-based design studio specialising in branding, print and web. Neil talked us through how his…
Sole Trader vs Ltd: Mathew Explains the 2025 Reality
A lively meeting this week with 23 members attending, 8 referrals exchanged, and over £21,000 in business passed between us. Mathew from MBE Accountancy delivered…
Member Presentation: Jim Bracken – Bracken’s Roofing & Building
Last week, we welcomed Jim Bracken of Bracken’s Roofing & Building, who shared his deep knowledge of roofing construction and common issues faced by property…
This Week’s 10-Minute Presentation: Mark Plant – The Next Step
This week, we heard from Mark Plant of The Next Step, who delivered a highly relevant and down-to-earth presentation on recruitment—an area many of us…
Weekly Round-Up: Karen Barden’s Presentation
This week, Karen Barden delivered a moving presentation on her role in the creation of Genesis House in Ukraine—a safe haven for abandoned children in…
Magennis Plumbing: Craftsmanship, Materials and Modern Techniques
This week, Karen and Billy from Magennis Plumbing, along with their newly qualified engineer Reece, gave us a fascinating, hands-on presentation. They showcased the tools…