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Employment law in focus with Richard Moore

March 13, 2026

This week’s meeting brought together 15 members for another productive session, with more than five referrals passed and over £2,500 of business generated from previous…

Kendal Mountain Rescue Team

March 9, 2026

On Friday, members welcomed Tony Womack from Kendal Mountain Rescue Team, who joined us to share an insight into the work of this vital local…

Strong Turnout and £1,200 in Past Business as Steve Barber Showcases 1863 Success Story

February 27, 2026

This week we welcomed 18 members for a positive and productive meeting, generating four referrals and over £1,200 in past business. Our 10-minute presentation was…

Karen Barden (sort of!) hosts this week’s InGroup quiz

February 13, 2026

We missed Karen Barden this week, but in true InGroup spirit her quiz went ahead – expertly (and bravely) delivered by Steve, a long-time friend…

Referrals, Results and Real-Life Inspiration

February 6, 2026

We had a fantastic turnout today with 20 members in the room, 6 referrals exchanged, and over £10,000 in passed business — a brilliant reminder…

Busy Morning for the Group as Ryan from Shire Homes Shares His Story

January 30, 2026

We had a full house this morning with 20 members attending, plus a warm welcome to guest Mary from Carers Support South Lakes. Ryan from…

Sunny Brow Daycare and Nursery

January 23, 2026

Peter and Claire from Sunnybrow Daycare and Nursery shared valuable insights into early childhood development, highlighting how young children’s learning, behaviour, and social skills can…

Supporting Business in Surprising Ways

January 16, 2026

A great turnout this morning with 18 members around the table, 9 referrals exchanged, and over £37,000 in business generated from past introductions—proof of how…

Back with a Buzz: Local Voices, New Energy, and a Global Podcast

January 9, 2026

This week marked our first meeting back after the Christmas and New Year break, and there was a real sense of energy in the room…

Festive Fun to End the Year in Style

December 19, 2025

We ended the year with a relaxed and festive final meeting, joined by 18 members and guests James from Brackens Roofing and Jennie from Burnett…

Quiz Time with Ollie: Insurance Facts, Fun, and a Few Surprises

December 12, 2025

We had 17 members join us this week, swapping 6 referrals and celebrating over £12,000 in past business. Instead of a traditional presentation, Oliver from…

Mat from MBE Accountancy Breaks Down the Budget

December 5, 2025

This Friday, it was finally Mat Johnson’s turn from MBE Accountancy to step into the spotlight—and it was worth the wait. With 17 members in…

Design That Delivers: How Burnett Design Helps Local Brands Stand Out

November 28, 2025

At this week’s meeting, Neil from Burnett Design gave us a detailed look at the exciting developments in his business over the past six months.…

Weekly round-up & mortgage insights from Kev

November 21, 2025

We had a good session this week — Kev from Stead Mortgages gave a solid 10-min talk on what actually drives mortgage rates. He covered…

Selling or Growing? Mark Plant’s Insightful 10-Minute Talk

November 7, 2025

This week, Mark Plant took us through the key considerations when preparing to grow or sell a business. Drawing on real examples, he covered everything…