Community Groups

Network & Grow

Meet... Think... Grow

Hosted by Karen Carpenter, Network & Grow is an exclusive online community bringing together leaders from a wide range of industries to think together, share business perspectives, & generate opportunities for personal and commercial growth. Blending professional development with elements of networking and group coaching, each event will have dedicated time for introductions followed by an interactive presentation using examples from history and the world around us to stimulate thinking on aspects of leadership and business in a modern world. If you are a leader or small business owner wanting to broaden your network and looking for a different approach to leadership development, get in touch - we’d love to hear from you!

First Monday evening and last Tuesday lunch times of each month.

Starting from £20 per person per event (times & prices vary - please check individual titles for details).

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The Quote Club

"Life itself is a quotation." - Jorge Luis Borges

The world of self development is full of motivational quotes – many from the minds of inspirational leaders who, in different ways, have shaped our modern world – others so ancient, their origins are lost in the mists of time. Some we grow up with, others we come across only when we are looking with intent. What captures our imagination depends on our state of mind at that moment – the dreams we aspire to, & the challenges we face getting there. What motivates us today may motivate us forever, or may be irrelevant tomorrow.

‘The Quote Club’ is a series of three online events, suitable for anyone who enjoys developing their thinking - an opportunity to explore some of the quotes that have captured our attention, inspired us to push on, or change course &, just maybe, discover new wisdom to propel us on to the next stage of our journey.

Dates for 2026

Monday 13 July, 7.30 - 8.30 pm
August - BREAK
Then first Monday evening of each month, September - December

£20 per event pay as you go or £16 per event if 3 or more are booked together.

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Business Bookworms

If you want to succeed, you need to read.

Google the reading habits of successful people and you will find pages of references testifying to just how common this is. Successful people are most likely to read books that relate to their sphere of industry, books that will expose them to new information and spark new ideas. Books that broaden their understanding of the world and challenge their thinking are also high on the list. But, as well as helping us acquire the knowledge and wisdom to succeed in our chosen field, the act of reading itself brings its own benefits. Evidence suggests that reading can help to reduce stress, build confidence, improve memory, and increase empathy – all of which are likely to increase our chances of success by building our resilience and emotional intelligence. The challenge is: when time is precious, how do we ensure we get the most out of our reading?

Business Bookworms is a new community for business owners & entrepreneurs who recognise the benefit of reading but need to ensure every hour invested is time well spent. Meeting on a monthly basis, our commitment to each other will be to choose books that stimulate and challenge our thinking, to read each book mindfully, and to be willing to share our conclusions honestly when we meet.

Second Wednesday evening of each month, 7.30 – 8.45 pm.

Introductory price of £15 per meeting for the first 3 meetings then £20 per month.

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