VWBN Dinner
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Monthly networking events are held from 6.30pm on the third Wednesday of each month, usually at Cottrell Park. They cost £2 for members and £5 for guests. Please see the list of events below.Events start with informal networking and refreshments from 6.30pm, usually followed by a guest speaker from 7. The evening concludes with impromptu introductions or mini presentations from 4-5 members, followed by further informal networking over a cup of coffee (or even a glass of wine).

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Meeting
18 January 2006
Guest Speaker: Pat Breay (tbc) Anna Proctor
The perfect antidote to January - a taste of the Mediterranean… also including some wine tasting!
£2 Members £5 Guests
 
Meeting
15 February 2006
Guest Speaker: Julie Thomas and the InnovationWorks Campaign
Creativity in Marketing / Finding New Markets - a workshop with Julie Thomas.  Don't be too busy to miss it! Please note that advance booking is essential for this event, as numbers are strictly limited. Guests are of course very welcome!
£2 Members £5 Guests
 
Event
22 March 2006
Guest Speaker: n/a
A sophisticated event at an exclusive location! The VWBN March event, organised and sponsored by Catwalk Wales, will be in the wonderful setting of the stylish Park House Club in Cardiff.
 
Meeting
26 April 2006
Guest Speaker: June Black, and the Barefoot Studio
April's VWBN event looks at risk assessment and features a case study from the Barefoot Studio
£2 Members £5 Guests
 
Meeting
17 May 2006
Guest Speaker: Dr Elizabeth Muir, Pat Geller
How will you afford to retire? The latest research on women business owners and their pension plans, and planning for a secure retirement!
£2 Members £5 Guests
 
Meeting
21 June 2006
Guest Speaker: Fiona Thomas & Barbara Chidgey
What's your PR strategy? This evening we have two speakers, both experts in their respective fields of PR and verbal communications.
£2 Members £5 Guests
 
Event
26 July 2006
Guest Speaker: The Barefoot Studio & Associates
Please note the change of date for this meeting to the advertised program date. This will be an interactive, relaxing evening hosted by the Barefoot Studio in Cowbridge, on the 26th July 2006.  Places are very limited so booking in advance is essential!
£2 Members £5 Guests
 
Event
16 August 2006
Guest Speaker: n/a
Promote your business and the VWBN at the same time, in the VWBN marquee at the Vale Show!
£5+entry if you attend
 
Meeting
20 September 2006
Guest Speaker: Polly Wilson
Our September event will be a sneak 'pre-taste' of the Cowbridge Food and Wine Festival.  There will be a talk by Polly Wilson, the organiser of the Cowbridge Food and Wine Festival; plus a demonstration and some participation!
£2 Members £5 Guests
 
Meeting
18 October 2006
Guest Speaker: Fleur Conrad, In the Black
Very useful for both new and established businesses: come along to this event for tips on getting the most out of working with your accountant!  Fleur Conrad from In the Black will be our guest speaker, and there will be a break part way through for some facilitated networking.
£2 Members £5 Guests
 
Networking
15 November 2006
Guest Speaker: Suzanne Raghavan
Don't miss this event: the last networking meeting before our Christmas supper this year will be an evening about looking good for business success, success stories from inspiring women, and a Christmas market (a chance to really promote your business and / or buy some gorgeous gifts!)
£2 Members £5 Guests
 
Event
13 December 2006
Guest Speaker: n/a
Our popular annual dinner.  This year we will be holding our Christmas event at Illtud's 216 in Llantwit Major. Our Christmas event tends to gets booked up very quickly so we would advise that you reserve your place with us as early as you can.
£32 per person
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