Previous events

Thursday 18th June 6.30pm – 7:30pm

15 minute Guest Speaker: We are delighted to welcome Carmen Watson (Chairperson at Pertemps Ltd). Carmen is an extremely inspirational lady who will tell us a little of her professional journey and Pertemps, who are sponsors of our Young Achiever Award. Free to attend. 4th March Breakfast Meeting

Binswood Hall, Leamington Spa

Guest Speaker:

Vicky Farmer – How I reinvented myself

08:30 – 10:30 5th February Mallory Court, Leamington Spa

Guest Speakers:

Jill Bowmen – 6 A’s of Presentation Skills

Andrea Rainsford – Inspirational Speaker

SOLD OUT

12.00-2.00 8th January Breakfast Meeting

The Warwickshire Golf & Country Club

Guest Speaker – Kate Findlay ‘I’m Not Done Yet!’

08:30am – 10:30am 4th December 4th December Lunch Meeting

Guest Speaker – Karen Heap Working Smarter, Not Harder.

Christmas Afternoon Tea

12.00-2.00 November 4th 6th November Breakfast Meeting

Mallory Court, Leamington Spa

Guest Speaker – Angela Reasbeck Travel Counsellors

8.30-10.30am October 2nd 2nd October Lunch Meeting

The Angel Hotel, Leamington Spa

Jane Perrins Image Advisor

Shelley Wilson – Author and much more!

12.00-2.00pm September 4th 4th September Breakfast Meeting

Asha Berzon – Clinical Hypnotherapist

Minnie von Mallinckrodt – Grant Marketing & Speaking Mentor for Thoughts Leaders, Change-makers & Business Leaders Ready for Big Impact.

Nailcote Hall, Berkswell/Coventry

8.30-10.30am 13th Aug FOR LADIES WHO ARE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFERENT WITH THEIR LUNCH, WE ARE DELIGHTED TO PRESENT: Tue 13 Aug 2019 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm The Greenway Hotel, GL51 4UG ‘Strength meets Spirit – Stories of Women who Triumphed over Adversity’ is an enlightening and inspiring presentation with elements of emotional support and good fun!

The affiliation of Women of Spirit (Susie Mackie) with Ladies First Professional Development Ltd (Tracey McAtamney) has resulted in powerful opportunities to support women through combining our experiences and by sharing our stories of triumph over adversity.

Our mission is to empower women to lead a life full of confidence and strong self-worth. With our core values of ‘share, support, enlighten, inspire’, our message is timely and relevant to today’s social challenges.

7th August 7th August

Lunch Meeting – The Arden Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon

Speaker

Julia Mitchell – From IT to Tai-Chi.

Helen Leathers – From Super Women to Queen of Calm

12.00-2.00pm July 3rd Breakfast meeting Mallory Court, Leamington Spa

Guest Speaker –

Claire Turner – WOW Signal

Ange Terry – Secret Warrior Retreats

8.30-10.30am June 5th 5th June

Lunch Meeting

Guest Speakers –

Lorraine Checklin –Ways To Flourish (Mindfulness)

Krystyna Lisiecki – Utility Warehouse

12.00-2.00pm

Click here to see more event photos 15th May WOW (Women of Wisdom) Champagne Afternoon Tea Sponsored by Janine Edwards Wealth Management Ltd

Venue: Home Farm Stables, Meriden Road, Berkswell CV7 7SL

Time: 12.00 – 3.00

Afternoon of Relaxation – Information – Inspiration

Nailcote Hall, Berkswell/Coventry

Guest speakers:

Ruth Freeman Independent Speech & Language Therapist

Jane Ponting – Making Tax Digital for VAT

8.30-10.30am April 3rd Lunch Meeting – The Arden Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon

12.00-2.00pm

Guest Speakers:

Marcia Lewinson – CEO & Founder W.A.I.T.S

Women Acting in Today’s Society

Sally Walder – General Manager Amplify

VIP Hospitality Experiences NEC Group

Join us for nibbles & Cocktails for a new stylish and laidback approach to networking at Coventry’s newest and most unique bar.

This is also a great opportunity for those who haven’t had a chance to try out the Botanist yet!

“It started with a seed, an idea to create a secret garden of food and drink. A place where antiquities and trinkets hang from the walls and resident botanists craft unusual concoctions. Some arrive for the live music, some for the conversation; but here at The Botanist, all can enjoy a wondrous occasion…”

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thebotanist.uk.com/locations/coventry

The price includes a drink on arrival, some nibbles and some cocktail making! Wednesday 6th March - Breakfast Meeting Breakfast Meeting – Mallory Court, Leamington Spa

8.30-10.30am

Guest Speaker Rachel Leigh-Janney – Herb-a-licioius 6th February Lunch Meeting – The Angel Hotel, Leamington Spa

12.00-2.00pm

Guest Speakers:

Cathy Hunt Author – A History of Women’s Life’s in Coventry

Izabella Natrins – Building Resilience: Six Elements of Holistic Well Being 15th January Book Launch

Join Tracey – Hidden Strength

Book Launch Mallory Court – Wine & Canapes

January 15th– 6.30pm -8.30pm

All proceeds from the sale of the book to support children and young adults coping with bereavement. 9th January 9th January 2019

Binswood Hall, Leamington Spa 12th December Mallory Court Christmas Lunch

Time: 12.00-2.00

Price: £35.00 Non Members/Free Members Wednesday 28th November Wednesday 28th November – Breakfast Networking & Lifestyle Management

Venue: Nailcote Hall

Time: 8.30-10.30

Speaker: Lauren Brown from Cash Back Solutions

Providing SME’s with a a cost efficient and innovative loyalty programme.

Price £35.00 Non Members/Members Free 1st November Exclusive Event – Lumbers Jewellers

Venue: Lumbers

Time: 7.00pm

Dinner & Diamonds – champagne – shop – browse – gourmet dinner

Price: £45.00 (20 places only) – transport tbc 31st October Halloween Theme.

Venue: Stratford Manor, Warwick Rd, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 0PY, UK

Time: 12pm – 2pm

Champagne Reception – 3 course meal with coffee – Awards – VIP After Party

Time: 6.30pm

Champagne Reception – Dinner – Entertainment & Awards

Tickets: – Free to Finalists – Ladies First Members £35.00 – Guests £40.00 22nd August Lunch Networking & Lifestyle Management Meeting 22nd August Lunch Networking & Lifestyle Management Meeting @ Walton Hall

12.00 – 2.00 Afternoon Tea

Guest Speaker: Julie Summerell – MD TR Fleet part of SAFO Group. Thursday 2ndAugust – Cocktails & Conversation Venue: Harvey Nichols – The Mail Box, Birmingham

Time: 7.00pm – 10pm

Price: £20.00

Join us for Canapes & Cocktails for a new stylish and laidback approach to networking.

Guest Speaker: Anna Clark – Pharmacy Sourcing Director for HCA

Speaking about her work and as a parent of a child with the rare condition, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

Private Shopping Experience with leading stylist Jonida Hasa & complimentary Makeover and Personal Shopping experience with Estee Lauder 25th July 2018 – Ladies First Breakfast Meeting at Nailcote Hall Date: Wednesday 25th July 2018

Venue: Nailcote Hall, Nailcote Lane, Berkswell, Warwickshire CV7 7DE

Breakfast – 8:30am – 10:30am

Guest Speaker: Bushra Ali – President of Leicestershire Law Society, Human Rights/Immigration Lawyer *Announcement of Awards Finalists

4th July – Recharge your batteries and pamper yourself with a visit to Elan Spa Recharge your batteries and pamper yourself with a visit to Elan Spa

Enjoy a 55-minute ESPA treatment and 3 hours use of the Spa

Included – Cream Tea

Robe, towel and slippers will be provided for your comfort

The fabulous facilities at Elan Spa include: Luxury Spa, Vitality & Hydrotherapy Pools, Fitness Suite, Thermal Retreat & Outdoor Vitality Pool.

27th June – Lunch Networking &Lifestyle Management Meeting @ the Arden Hotel, Stratford Date: Wednesday 27th June 2018

Venue: The Arden Hotel, Waterside, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 6BA

Lunch – 12:00 – 2:00pm

Guest Speakers: Lyn Bromley & Donna Whitbrook – First Impressions 30th May - Networking & Lifestyle Management Meeting Breakfast @ Binswood Hall, Leamington Date: Wednesday 30th May 2018

Venue: Whittles Restaurant, Binswood Hall, Leamington Spa, CV32 5SE

Guest Speaker: Fleur Sexton – PET-Xi Training 30th May – Ladies First (fun) Golf Tournament & Supper @ Stonebridge Golf Club 6.00pm – Welcome Drink 6.30 – 7.00 Driving Range 7.00 – 7.30 Mini Competition 8.00pm Supper

Ladies First & WOW Members – £30.00/ Non-Members – £35.00 *No Golf experience required 26th April - Ladies First Charity Fashion Show @ Mallory Court in association with REVOLVE Ladies First Charity Fashion Show – Mallory Court in association with REVOLVE

Thursday 26th April 2018 7.00pm

Glass of Champagne, 2 Course Meal & Entertainment

Raising funds for Marie Curie Hospice Solihull – Pay for a Day 25th April - Ladies First Networking & Lifestyle Management Lunch @ The Angel Hotel, Leamington Date: Wednesday 25th April 2018

Venue: The Angel Hotel, 143 Regent St, Leamington Spa, CV32 4NZ

Lunch – 12:00pm – 2:00pm

Guest Speakers: Izabella Natrins BSc, CGP Sam Houghton – Book mentor, ghost writer and inspirational speaker Thursday 19th April 2018. Ladies First Launch Women of Wisdom We are launching our WOW group on Thursday 19th April 1.00 – 3.30.

Join us for a taster at our launch – Champagne Reception & Afternoon Tea

Meet our Financial & Legal Experts, Our Skin Specialist, Soul Beauty & sample Dermalogica Products,

Mallory Court Spa team – sample hand massages, C’est Vous Jewellery Collection, WOW Signal Communications, everything Social Media and much more…

Venue – Home Farm Stables, Meriden Road, Berkswell CV7 7SL Saturday 31st March 2018. Birmingham Film Premier 7.00pm – You, Me & Him Celebrities including David Tennant will be in attendance

The film was filmed around the Midlands, Baby Lifeline is the official charity partner and the premier is to raise funds for Baby Lifeline and it’s £5 million appeal for lifesaving equipment. Wednesday 7th March 2018. The Episode, Leamington Spa. 8:30am - 10:30am Date: Wednesday 7th March 2018

Venue: The Episode, 64 Upper Holly Walk, Leamington Spa, CV32 4JL

Guest Speakers: Ian Price Divisional Director St. James’s Place Wealth Management – Pension Update Corrine Seabourne, Wills & Probate Executive Alsters Kelley

Wednesday 7th February 2018. The Gallery, Kenilworth. 12:00pm - 2:00pm Date: Wednesday 7th February 2018

Venue: The Gallery, 7 Smalley Place, Kenilworth, CV8 1QG

Guest Speaker: Sarah Windrum – The Emerald Group Guest Speaker: Lynne Heard, Your Call Publishing Wednesday 10th January 2018. Mallory Court Hotel, Leamington Spa. 8:30am - 10:30am Date: Wednesday 10th January 2018

Venue: Mallory Court Hotel, Harbury Lane, Leamington Spa, CV33 9QB

Guest Speaker: Jeff Way – First Responder. Defibrillator & Heart Start Course Wednesday 6th December 2017. Whittles Restaurant Binswood Hall, 12:00pm - 2:00pm Date: Wednesday 6th December 2017

Christmas Afternoon Tea – 12:00pm – 2:00pm

Guest Speakers: Sally Smith ANAVA Loveitts – Coventry’s Only Female Auctioneer Imogen Cox (Cartwright King Solicitors) – Director and Solicitor Advocate specialising in criminal defence and motoring at Jen McDonald Everett (Everett Mead) – Ladies First Business Woman of the Year Wednesday 1st November 2017. Stonebridge Golf Club, 8:30am - 10:30am Date: Wednesday 1st November 2017

Venue: Stonebridge Golf Club, Somers Rd, Meriden, Coventry CV7 7PL

Breakfast Meeting 8:30am – 10:30am

Guest Speaker: Dr Hala Atkin Subject – Common medical ailments women experience at different ages. Thursday 19th October 2017 - Ladiesfirst Business Awards at Nailcote Hall Nailcote Hall 7.00pm – late

7.00pm: Red Carpet Champagne Reception

7.45pm: 3 Course Meal with Coffee Guest Speakers Awards Entertainment

Ticket Price: £50.00 (Table of 10 – 1 free place) Ladies First Members – £40.00 Wednesday 11th October 2017 - VIP Networking Event - Lumbers Leicestershire, 7:00pm Ladies First VIP Networking Event: Lumbers Leicestershire – Wednesday 11th October 7.00pm

Luxury return transport to Lumbers Leicestershire Champagne Reception Dinner Guest Speaker Shopping & Browsing Luxury Items & Jewellery

*One person will win £100 towards any item bought on the evening. Price – £40.00 Members / £45.00 none Members

Booking will close on September 18th (limited places) Any Special Dietary Requirements in advance please. 7th October 2017. Molly Olly’s Wishes Charity Ball Ragley Hall – £85.00

Ladies First Table – Sold Out

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Friday 6th October 2017 - Women of the Year 2017 Luncheon & Awards Ladies First are supporting the Women of the Year 2017 Luncheon & Awards Celebrating Women’s Achievements Nationwide.

Anyone wishing to join our table should purchase their ticket here before 15th September, Ticket Price £85.00.

Wednesday 4th October 2017. Mallory Court Hotel, 12:00pm - 2:30pm Lunch Mallory Court Dining Room (limited numbers)

Guest Speaker: Julie Young – Beaufort major “Preventing Cyber Crime” Wednesday 4th October 2017. Spa Afternoon Mallory Court Hotel, 2:30pm - 6:30pm 10 places only – Spa Afternoon Mallory Court Members Only – £45.00

Access to the Luxury Spa – includes hydro pool, outside vitality pool, sauna and steam room Glass of Prosecco 25 minute treatment – choose from one of the following: Mini Pedicure, Mini Manicure or Back, Shoulder & Neck Massage 25% off any additional Treatments pre-booked Wednesday 6th September 2017. Binswood Hall, 8.30-10:30am Guest Speaker: Linda Scannell – How Photography Can Help Your Business. Wednesday 2nd August 2017. The Arden Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon 12.00-2.30pm Reception Drinks – 2 Course Lunch – Coffee

Guest Speaker: Jess Lloyd-Riley – Excellence in Mind Ltd Guest Speaker: Kevin Edwards – RSM “ Research and Development (R&D) tax credits and the importance of R&D for your business.” Wednesday 5th July 2017. Mallory Court, Leamington Spa 8.30-10:30am Choice of Hot or Cold Breakfast – tea/coffee

Guest Speaker: Julie Young – Beaufort major Keeping Safe by Trusting Your Instincts Wednesday 7th June 2017. The Catwalk Café, Knowle 12.00-2:30pm Afternoon Tea

Guest Speaker: Emily Keal – Online Toolbox Ltd Social media tools to make your business life easier. Wednesday 3rd May 2017. Woodside Hotel & Conference Centre, Kenilworth 8.30-10:30am Choice of Hot or cold Breakfast – tea/coffee

Guest Speaker: Stefan Bird – Brilliance in Context Overcoming Limited Beliefs.

Guest Speaker: Sally Dhillon – Career Mums What women must do differently to succeed in business Wednesday 10th May 2017. Stonebridge Golf Club 5:30-9:30pm Jason Powell Golf Academy Evening

Arrival around 5.30pm for a glass of wine and few nibbles served in the bridge suite. Two fun competitions, one will be putting and one on the driving range, with the chance to have Professional Jason Powell explain and show his area of the lessons and simulator. Return to the clubhouse for a light meal.