2012 Past Events


 

 
 
 
 
 


 2011 Past Events


7th December - BWL Christmas Luncheon

The BWL Christmas luncheon was held on 7th December 2011 at Branston Hall hotel. At the drinks reception, attendees browsed members stands before a three course meal. 
 
After lunch, there was an enjoyable and inspiring presentation by Susan Richie from You Time Coaching. £250 was raised from the raffle (this was then doubled by HSBC to £500!) and this was donated to Relay for Life Lincoln. Relay for Life are a fantastic charity raising money for Cancer Research UK mainly via an overnight relay event.
 
Photographs taken during the luncheon event:


 
6th December 2011 - Construction Act Seminar

A joint presentation from Wright Vigar and Adie O’Reilly
Piet van Gelder from Adie O’Reilly presented:
  • The New Construction Act - Protect your cash flow and get paid
  • The Changes
  •  What you need to do
Pete Harrison, Director and Colm McCoy, Director of Taxation from Wright Vigar presented:
  • Commercial premises – purchase by (a) company using the building, (b) owner of business or (c) by pension scheme
  • Capital allowances on integral plant, 100% energy saving allowances
  • Stamp duty 
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July 2011 - BWL Summer Luncheon 

A fantastic summer luncheon at the Petwood Hotel where members were able to showcase their businesses with a stand. 
 
A 3 course meal was followed by an inspirational talk by Rachel Elnaugh, ex-Dragon, business mentor and author. 
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Thank you for everyone's contribution to the event.

 


April 2011 - Spa Evening 

 

A few BWL members left early one Tuesday evening in April and met at the Aqua Sana Spa at Center Parcs, Sherwood Forest for a few hours of luxury, followed by a snack in the cafe.  It was relaxing, but fun with lots of time for a natter and a bit of a break from work!
 
 
 

15th March 2011 - BWL Annual General Meeting

The annual AGM of Business Womens Link took place on 15th March 2011. 
 
The AGM included an introduction to new Chair, Sam Ford of Original Touch garden seeds, stalls by new members, Partylite and Jamie at Home, and finished with port tasting!
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February 2011 - Lincoln College Presentation
 
A presentation was given by Lincoln College followed by a treat in the salon.
 
Then a group of ladies stayed for a meal in Sessions at 5.45pm.
More details here
 


 2010 Past Events


14 December 2010 - BWL Christmas Lunch
Internet marketing expert Susan Hallam shared tips for online sales success with BWL members.  The Nottingham-based guru was guest speaker at Business BWL’s Christmas Lunch.
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19th October 2010 - Early Healthy Hub
 
BWL’s early risers got the day off to a great start by getting together over breakfast in
 
 

13th July 2010 - Ladies Summer Luncheon

The annual BWL Ladies Summer event took place on the 13th July at Petwood Hotel and was a great opportunity to raise funds for Cancer Research.  After a Pimms reception, our ladies enjoyed a lovely meal before listening to our guest speaker Rachel Green.

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15th June 2010 - Hot Tips from Sunita!
 
BWL members heard an interesting story from Sunita of Krystals - the event was centred around Sunita's story with some hot tips!
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18th May 2010 - How Times Have Changed!
 
 
   BWL members were given plenty of food for thought when solicitor     
   Kelly Taylor lifted the lid on the minefield of employment law.
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20th April 2010 - Routes to Success
 
Members of Business Women’s Link, who visited the University’s Brayford Campus,  were given a whistlestop tour of Sparkhouse Studios, got the inside story on the adjoining Enterprise@Lincoln building and heard about the Access Innovation programme.
  
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16th March 2010 - AGM & Dealing with Difficult People
 
The AGM took place on 16th March 2010 at Langleys offices.  Following on from this we had a very informative presentation by Beth Tyrell from Tyrell Consulting.  Beth gave us some useful hints and tips to help us deal with difficult people, both in the workplace and in our personal lives.
 
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19th January 2010 - Monthly Networking Event 

Our first monthly event of 2010 was held on the 19th January at the offices of Langleys Solicitors.

 
We were delighted to welcome a very brave Mark Rind from Lincoln Academy of Dramatic Arts who came to talk to us about communication in the workplace.
 
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2009 - Past Events
8th December 2009 - Christmas Festivities 

Lunchtime of Tuesday 8th December saw the annual BWL Christmas lunch held at Branston Hall Hotel.  There were 40 ladies in attendance and we were treated to a mulled wine reception and a delicious three course meal at the Hotel in a suitably festive sett

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 21st October 2009 - Monthly Networking Event 

 The October meeting of Business Women’s Link was hosted by Lincoln College.  The event took place on 21st October and we met at The Sessions Restaurant at Lincoln College for tea and delicious cake and for an introduction to the College and the way it helps local people and employers. 

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September 2009 - Monthly Networking Event 

On the 16th of September the Business Women’s Link monthly meeting was hosted by Lincolnshire Co-operative.  Ladies who attended were treated to Fairtrade and local choice produce including wine, juices, cake, crisps and chocolate

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 1st July 2009 - Ladies Summer Luncheon

The Petwood Hotel in glorious sunshine provided the perfect venue for the annual BWL Ladies Summer event which took place on the 1st July.  The members and guests who attended were treated to stunning sunshine and a Pimms reception on the terrace.

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