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Julian Wilson Electrical

June 12, 2026

This week The In Group heard from Julian Wilson Electrical LTD. Being an electrician involves far more than simply installing wiring. A typical day can…

Jim Bracken Shares Lessons from a Life in Business

June 8, 2026

A big thank you to Jim Bracken for sharing a fascinating 10-minute talk with the group on Friday. Jim took us on a journey through…

From Lakes Embroidery to Branda: Izzy Shares Her Business Rebrand Journey

May 29, 2026

This week, Izzy shared the story behind her business rebrand from Lakes Embroidery to Branda, explaining how her focus has shifted from production-led embroidery work…

Today’s In Group meeting was a little different from the norm.

May 22, 2026

Instead of our usual 60-second updates from each business, we held a dedicated session focused on some exciting plans we’re developing for the year ahead…

Planning Ahead: Understanding Inheritance Tax

May 15, 2026

This week, Graham Lappin from FMB delivered a detailed and thought-provoking presentation on inheritance tax planning and why it is becoming increasingly important for individuals,…

InGroup Member Spotlight – MB Digital

May 8, 2026

This week Danny from MB Digital shared how the business continues to grow through trust, service and solving problems properly. From managed print and IT…

Insight, Impact and Real Results

April 24, 2026

This week’s InGroup meeting featured a powerful guest talk from Brian of The Rawthey Project, who shared the reality behind their work supporting vulnerable armed…

Anne Shares Light-Based Wellness Approach at InGroup Meeting

April 17, 2026

At this week’s InGroup meeting, we heard from Anne, who delivered an interesting 10-minute presentation on LifeWave’s phototherapy patches. Anne shared how the patches are…

Unpaid Carers: The £340 Million Backbone of Our Local Community

April 10, 2026

Rory from Carers Support South Lakes gave a really eye-opening and engaging 10-minute talk, shining a light on the huge impact unpaid carers have locally—contributing…

Andrew Shares Practical Advice on Damp and Condensation

March 20, 2026

This week, Andrew from Wilkinsons Decorators gave a really useful 10-minute talk on damp and condensation in the home. He explained how important it is…

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…