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Member Presentation: Neil Burnett – Burnett Design

June 6, 2025

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…

Save Windermere – In Conversation with Campaign Founder Matt Staniek

May 30, 2025

Todays meeting was one of our liveliest yet. Eighteen members gathered over coffee to hear local conservationist Matt Staniek, founder of the Save Windermere campaign,…

Sole Trader vs Ltd: Mathew Explains the 2025 Reality

May 23, 2025

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

May 16, 2025

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

May 16, 2025

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

May 2, 2025

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

April 25, 2025

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…

Friday Meeting Summary – Danny Askew, MB Digital

April 16, 2025

Danny and Mark from MB Digital gave a down-to-earth, insightful presentation that really resonated with the group. Danny spoke candidly about the value of persistence…

This Week’s Presentation: Kev Stead – Stead Mortgages

April 4, 2025

We had a 10-minute presentation from Kev Stead today, offering a brilliant insight into his personal and professional journey. It was great to hear more…

Julian Wilson Talks Smart Electrics and Practical Solutions

March 28, 2025

This week’s meeting saw 18 members attend, sharing 7 referrals and over £7,000 in past business. Julian Wilson gave an engaging 10-minute talk covering everything…

A Positive, Lively Meeting with a Focus on Growth

March 21, 2025

We had a lively and engaging meeting today with 20 members in attendance and 8 referrals shared. After our usual 60-second round-up—where members share updates,…

Friday’s Business Group Update – Izzy’s Insightful Presentation

March 16, 2025

We had a great session on Friday with Izzy Gray from Lakes Embroidery & Design Ltd, who gave us a fresh look at the power…

A Brilliant Insight into Photography with Steve Barber!

March 7, 2025

This week at InGroup, we were delighted to get to know Steve Barber better as he took us on a journey through his incredible 38-year…

Investment Made Simple with Graham Lapin

February 28, 2025

This week, we had a fantastic talk from Graham Lapin of Financial Management Bureau Ltd, who, as always, made investing clear and easy to understand.…

Ancient Wisdom and Modern Design – Chris Explores the Secrets of the Pyramids

February 14, 2025

This morning’s meeting featured an engaging presentation from Chris of Crosby Granger Architects, who delivered the second instalment of his talk on the Pyramids of…