Previous Events
10th Jan
Ladies First Networking Lunch 12 – 3.00pm @ Nailcote Hall
12.00 Networking & welcome drink
12.30 Guest Speaker – Adrianne Carter
Talk title: You Had Me at Hello: Body Language Success for Business
2 Course Lunch & Coffee
2.00 Guest Speaker – Bally Bunning
Talk Title: Unleashing AI: Exploring its Potential and Impact 2024
Join us to explore the vast potential of AI and its profound impact on our lives. This talk delves briefly into AI’s history, recent advances and addresses concerns. Discover exciting opportunities for 2024 and beyond, from data-driven decision-making to personalised experiences and accelerated innovation.
Embracing AI responsibly and ethically is key to shaping an inclusive, innovative future. Prepare to be inspired as we navigate toward limitless possibilities.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the AI evolution.
2.30 – 3.00 Questions & Close meeting
6th December
The Arden Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon 12.00 – 2.00
Arrival Drink & Networking
2 course lunch with coffee
Guest Speaker:
Sally Bee -Global Speaker – Coach – Author – presenter ‘Uplift – making every day wonderful’
1st November
Whittles Restaurant, Binswood Hall, Leamington Spa
Arrival Drink & Networking
2 Course Lunch with Coffee
Carmen Watson – Chairperson of Pertemps Network Group & Deputy Lieutenant for the West Midlands
£34.00 Members
£39.00 None Members
12th October
Cotsworld Connected
Empowering PR Course
9:30am – 3pm
Nailcote Hall
Tickets £250
Contact Tracey to book tracey@ladiesfirstnetwork.co.uk
Read more here www.cotswoldconnected.com/empower-pr
4th October
Haigs Hotel, Balsall Common
12.00 – 2.00pm
Arrival drink & Networking
2 Course Lunch with Coffee
VlcKees Restaurant at Haigs Hotel, Balsall Common
Guest Speaker: Ruth Bridges
Talks about running a Family Business and her passion for cycling & flying planesl
£34.00 Members
£39.00 None Members
6th September
The Warwickshire Golf & Country Club, Leek Wootton
12.00 – 2.00pm
Arrival drink & Networking
2 Course Lunch with Coffee
Guest Speakers
Tessa Simpson (Vitae Peritia)
Male & Female Communication – do we speak the same language?
Hazel Carter (Author)
Life’s Good – it’s the disease that’s the problem!
£37.00 Members
£43.00 None Members
2nd August
Welcombe Hills Vineyard
12.00 – 2.00pm
Arrival Tea & Coffee/Networking
2 Samples Wine Tasting & Graze Boxes
Guest Speaker: Susie Mackie
Special Guest: Emily Cordwell (Keal) Online Toolbox
£34.00 Members
£39.00 None Members
5th July
Mallory Court
12:30 – 2:30
Arrival Drink & Networking
Sparkling Afternoon Tea
Guest Speaker: Arti Halai: Broadcaster, Entrepreneur, Investor, Board Advisor
£37.00 Members
£43.00 None Members
7th June
Wroxall Abbey
12 – 2.00
Arrival Drink & Networking
Buffet Lunch & coffee
Guest Speaker
£35.00 Members
£40.00 None Members
3rd May
Haigs Hotel, Balsall Common
12:00 – 2.00
Arrival drink & Networking
2 Course Lunch with coffee
Guest Speaker
£34.00 Members
£39.00 None Members
5th April
The Arden Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon
12.00 – 2.00pm
Arrival drink & Networking
Sparkling Afternoon Tea
£37.00 Members
£43.00 None Members
Thursday 23rd March
Ladies First Awards Dinner @ Coombe Abbey
Ladies First Business & Inspirational Women Awards 2023
Thursday 23rd March
Venue Coombe Abbey
Time 6.15pm
Champagne Reception
Canapes
2 Course Dinner
Coffee
Price:
Finalists: £49.00
Members: £49.00
Guests: £54.00
Wednesday 1st March
In Celebration of International Women Day
Raising funds for Breast Cancer Medical Equipment for local hospitals – Ladies, you are your Brand!
Ladies First Networking & Personal Branding Development Day
Nailcote Hall – 11.00am – 5.30pm
Members £44.00 None Members £49.00
- Limited Spaces
- Exciting Itinerary
- VIP Special Guests
11.00 Registration
- Welcome and Interview with Sue Cressman.
- Speed Networking – Ladies First Style.
- Catherine Williamson – Past President of The Speakers Club “Elevate your one minute pitch”.
1.00 Lunch – Two courses with tea/coffee
- Business Panel with Questions & Answers:
To include Representatives from Coventry Chamber of Commerce & FSB. Alsters Kelley Solicitors and Janine Edwards Wealth Management
- Julie Dalton, Elite Health Coach – Wake-up, Stretch & Breathe.
- Nicola Smyth – Award Winning Hair Salon “Why First Impressions Matter”.
- Raquel Garcia Garrido – “Let your clothes speak for you! Five simple steps to create a style and wardrobe for the women who lead”.
- Air Aesthetics – Love the skin you’re in – You are your Brand!
4.45 Round up of the day with Fundraising and a glass of prosecco
Wednesday 1st March
In Celebration of International Women Day
Raising funds for Breast Cancer Medical Equipment for local hospitals – Ladies, you are your Brand!
Ladies First Networking & Personal Branding Development Day
Nailcote Hall – 11.00am – 5.30pm
Members £44.00 None Members £49.00
- Limited Spaces
- Exciting Itinerary
- VIP Special Guests
11.00 Registration
- Welcome and Interview with Sue Cressman.
- Speed Networking – Ladies First Style.
- Catherine Williamson – Past President of The Speakers Club “Elevate your one minute pitch”.
1.00 Lunch – Two courses with tea/coffee
- Business Panel with Questions & Answers:
To include Representatives from Coventry Chamber of Commerce & FSB. Alsters Kelley Solicitors and Janine Edwards Wealth Management
- Julie Dalton, Elite Health Coach – Wake-up, Stretch & Breathe.
- Nicola Smyth – Award Winning Hair Salon “Why First Impressions Matter”.
- Raquel Garcia Garrido – “Let your clothes speak for you! Five simple steps to create a style and wardrobe for the women who lead”.
- Air Aesthetics – Love the skin you’re in – You are your Brand!
4.45 Round up of the day with Fundraising and a glass of prosecco
Wednesday 1st Febraury
The Old Coffee Tavern, Warwick
Networking, Welcome Drink & 2 course lunch with coffee
Guest Speaker: Jo Soley, Business Numerologist – Power of Numerology in Business
Wednesday 7th December
Mallory Court 12.30 – 2.30pm
Networking, Welcome Drink. Festive Afternoon Tea
SOLD OUT
Friday 11th November
Zoe’s Place, Baby Hospice Winter Ball Coombe Abbey
Join Ladies First Table
Wednesday 2nd November
McKees Brasserie, Haigs Hotel Balsall Common 12.00-2.00pm
Networking, Welcome drink, 2 course lunch with tea & coffee
Guest Speaker – Ian O’Donnell MBE, Director of Real Point & FSB Chair of English Policy Unt
“Starring in the Movies”- how to make the best use of video in your marketing.
Video is a key element of any digital marketing campaign today, we will look at the differences between the various video sharing platforms, the tools and techniques you need to create videos and how to make the best use of it in your digital marketing.
Members £28.00 None Members £35.00
Wednesday 5th October
Binswood Hall, Afternoon Tea 12.00- 2.00pm
Networking, Arrival Drink, Afternoon Tea with tea & coffee
Guest Speaker: Talking all things Marketing & Social Media
Katie Wilber – Cotswold Connected & Vicki Bravington – Shakespeare Media
Members £35 None Members £40
Wednesday 5th October
Binswood Hall, Afternoon Tea 12.00- 2.00pm
Networking, Arrival Drink, Afternoon Tea with tea & coffee
Guest Speaker: Talking all things Marketing & Social Media
Katie Wilber – Cotswold Connected & Vicki Bravington – Shakespeare Media
Members £35 None Members £40
Wednesday 7th September
The Warwickshire Golf & Country Club 12.00 – 2.00pm
Networking, welcome drink, 2 Course Lunch with tea & coffee
Guest Speaker: Catherine Williamson, Past National President of The Association of Speakers Clubs
Wednesday 3rd August
The Arden Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon 12.00pm -2.00pm
Networking, Tea or Coffee on arrival, Sparkling Afternoon Tea
Guest Speaker: Sophie Hyam Development Chef & Food Festival Demonstrator
Friday 29th July VIP EVENT
Rep Theatre, Birmingham
Exclusive Ladies First Event
5pm arrival in the Rep café for an arrival drink
5.15pm tour of the Library and the Rep
6pm for bowl food and drinks before the performance area
7pm Watch the performance of Bugsy Malone
Join the Press after show party and hopefully meet the cast.
Event closes around 10.30pm
Members £30.00/None Members £35.00 (usual price £80.00)
Contact Tracey to book
Wednesday 6th July
Welcombe Hills Vineyard, Stratford-upon-Avon 12-2.00pm
Networking, Tea & Coffee, Graze Box Lunch with option of 2 wine tasting glasses of wine
Guest Speaker: Suzanne Linton
Suzanne Linton is CEO and Co-Founder of Freestyle, a digital transformation agency now in its 27th year.
Freestyle started life in a basement flat in Leamington and is now in converted barns on the Fosse Way – Warwickshire born and bred.
Freestyle was founded to create a better experience for clients and staff alike – making sure that a team that is motivated, open, trusted and works in partnership with clients will deliver great digital products and services for brands.
Suzanne represents SME’s on the CBI WM Council, and also holds a couple of swimming Masters European records .(hence the name of the company) – and was recently named Business Woman of the Year 2022.
Members £35.00 None Members £40.00
Thursday 16th June
Pink Networking
Join the Ladies First team for some fun networking at the pinkest venue around!
Casual Networking, chocolate strawberries & wine… what more could a girl want?
After work drinks it is!
Hart & Co, Leamington Spa, 5.30pm – 7.00pm
Wednesday 1st June
Haigs Hotel & McKees Restaurant, Balsall Common – 12.00-2.00pm
Queens Jubilee Celebration Lunch
Networking, Pimms (or none alcoholic alternative), 2 course lunch with coffee
Guest Speaker: TBC
Members £28.50/None Members £35.50
Sunday 22nd May VIP Event
Kew Little Pigs 3.00pm – 8.00pm (Family Event)
Our Business Woman of the Year Olivia Mikhail invites you to join her to meet the piglets!
With bbq Lebanese food, veg options drinks and petting the pigs with bouncy castle – it’s a friends and family staff event to celebrate all the Klp success in the past two years.
Booking essential ASAP:
Members & Family Free/None Members £10.00 – contact Tracey to book by 10th May *transport not included – limited space on mini bus from Balsall Common.
4th May: Lunch Meeting
Venue: Coombe Abbey
Time: 12-2.00
Welcome Drink – 2 Course Lunch with Coffee – Guest Speaker
NHS Nurse May Parsons (administered the first Covid vaccination)
Michael Mogan MBE Mogan & Mogan
Tickets: £35.00 Members/£40.00 None Members
6th April: Lunch Meeting
Venue: Whittles Restaurant, Binswood Hall, Leamington Spa
Time: 12-2.00
Welcome Drink – Networking – 2 Course Lunch/Coffee – Speaker
Tickets: £30.00 Members/£35.00 None Members
24th March: LADIES FIRST BUSINESS & INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN AWARDS DINNER
Venue: COOMBE ABBEY
Raising Funds for: Suited for Success & St Basils
TIME: 6.45pm – 12.00
Champagne Reception, Canapes, 2 course meal & Coffee.
8th March: International Women's Day Celebrations!
Venue: Nailcote Hall, Berkswell
Time: 5pm -6.30pm
Hosted by Sue Cressman, Joint Owner of Nailcote Hall
Networking with glass of fizz and canapes
Guest Speaker:
Sandra Godley – Introduction to The Great Women in Business MeetUp, brand new ‘Super Networking’ event on 14th September
2nd March: Lunch Meeting
Venue: The Arden Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon
Time: 12-2.00pm
Welcome Drink, Networking & Afternoon Tea
Guest Speaker: Sarah Gray – Sarah Gray Styling
Collette Jacobs – Hounds’n’Harmony – Top tips for Dog First Aid
2nd February: Mid-Morning Coffee & Cake
Venue: Store & Stove, Berkswell
Time: 10-11.30am
Networking & Guest Speaker: Business Entrepreneur & Owner of Store & Stove, Amy Davies
Ticket Price: £10 Members/£12 None Members
12th January - Networking Lunch
Venue: McKees Restaurant, Haigs Hotel, Balsall Common
Time: 12- 2.00pm
Welcome Drink – Networking – 2 Course Lunch & Coffee
Guest Speaker: Alison Phillips – Kindren csr
Top Tips on Business Sustainability
Ticket Price: £22.00 Members/£27.00 None Members
Wednesday 1st December – Networking Afternoon Tea
Venue: Wroxall Abbey, Birmingham Road, Warwick
Time: 12-2.00pm
Guest Speakers:
Leigh Perry – Principal of DMS Knowle & Radio Presenter at Black Country Radio www.dorridgemusicschool.com
Fay Keech – Life as a Female Pilot
Julia Mitchell – Healthy Steps www.yourhealthysteps.co.uk
Learn how to create your own gorgeous Christmas Wreath with Julia, a florist for 13 years and although not her full time job anymore, Christmas wreath making has become a bit of a tradition so it’s just the one part of floristry that she haven’t given up. Plus it’s still great for relaxation and team building!
Wednesday 3rd November – Networking Lunch
Venue: Coombe Abbey
Time: Drinks Reception 6.45pm – 12.30
Book a Table or Join Ladies First Table – Tickets £85 to include wine (we have ladies, couples & friends joining our table)
Can you donate a Raffle/Auction Prize? Email Tracey
Wednesday 3rd November – Networking Lunch
Venue: Nailcote Hall Hotel, Nailcote Lane, Coventry
Time: 12-2.00pm
Hosted by Air Aesthetics – talking all things, skin and health & wellbeing
Join us for networking, a welcome drink, two course lunch & coffee
Wednesday 6 October – Networking/Afternoon Tea
Time: 12 – 2.00pm
Ticket Price: £30.00 Members/£35.00 None Members
To include: Launch of our 2022 Business & Inspirational Women Awards, Networking & Guest Speaker:
Nicola Smyth – Nicola Smyth Hair Salons (Business Woman of the Year 2020/21)
Arrival drink & two course lunch
Wednesday 1st September - Whittles Restaurant, Binswood Hall, Leamington Spa
Time: 12 – 2.00pm
Ticket Price: £30.00 Members/£35.00 None Members
To include: Launch of our 2022 Business & Inspirational Women Awards, Networking & Guest Speaker:
Nicola Smyth – Nicola Smyth Hair Salons (Business Woman of the Year 2020/21)
Arrival drink & two course lunch
Book via Eventbrite or Email Tracey
Wednesday 18th August 6pm - Metropolis Coventry
In support of Coventry City of Culture.
Time – 6pm
We will hear from Fleur Sexton – CEO of Pet Xi talking about the restaurant and the young people who work there.
Burger & Fries (can cater for Carnivore, Vegan and Vegetarian)
Either a glass of prosecco or Soft Drink
Price: £15 Members £20 None Members
All welcome!
Wednesday 4th August – Coombe Abbey (Cloisters)
Time 12.00 – 3.00pm
Ticket Price: £39.00 Members £45.00 None Members
To include: Networking & Guest Speakers
To include:
Networking & Guest Speakers:
Codilia Gapare – C-lash
Gus Bhandal – The Marketing Guru
Marie Rowe – Inspirational Speaker
Arrival drink, two course lunch with tea/coffee
Saturday 24th July - Hike for Homeless 2021
Wednesday 7th July – The Welcombe Hills Vineyard, Stratford upon Avon
Time: 12- 2.00pm
Guided tour of the vines and a tutored tasting of 4 award winning wines
Individual Graze Box – each box containing items such as pork pie, sausage rolls, antipasti deli item, Neal’s Yard cheeses, bread & salad
Vegetarian option available – working in conjunction with the local farm!
Wednesday 2nd June – Zoom Online
Time: 12-1.00
Speed Networking with Guest Speaker:
Holly Whittles – Fraggleworks
Tech Director | Love to inspire | TEDx Speaker | Trainer | Consultant | Events | Digital | Marketing | Goals | Strategy | Social Media | Web | Careers talks
Tickets: Free to book via Eventbrite
Thursday 25th March
Ladies First Health & Wellbeing catch up, Do pets also suffer from anxiety?
Guest Speaker: Collette Jacobs Hounds ‘n’ Harmony
Topic: Our Dogs and the impact on them during lockdown
Time: 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Tickets free
Friday 19th March 2021
Ladies First Business & Inspirational Women Awards 2020/21
Date: Friday 19th March 2021
Venue: Virtual – Live from the Studio
Our Host: BBC Coventry & Warwickshire’s Sandra Godley
Guest Speakers: The Katie Piper Foundation & Global Success Coach, Sharron Lowe
Time: 7.00pm
Including, Official Book Launch & Charity Silent Auction in aid of the Katie Piper Foundation
Tickets: Finalists Complimentary
Guests £15.00
11th March
Thursday 11th March – Taster Session Yoga/Body Balance with on-line instructor Julie Dalton
Time 6.30pm – 30 minute session
Tickets – Free
3rd March
Wednesday 3rd March – Ladies First Celebrating New Business
During the pandemic and lockdown life has not stood still for everyone. Many new businesses have been set up from the
Kitchen table. We have three guest speakers talking about their experiences:
Ali Fleming – Harmony Glass
Rachael Jones – The Third Sector Experts
Lauren Coombes – Pitch & Party
Time: 12.00
Tickets: Free
3rd March
Wednesday 3rd March – Ladies First Celebrating New Business
During the pandemic and lockdown life has not stood still for everyone. Many new businesses have been set up from the
Kitchen table. We have three guest speakers talking about their experiences:
Ali Fleming – Harmony Glass
Rachael Jones – The Third Sector Experts
Lauren Coombes – Pitch & Party
Time: 12.00
Tickets: Free
3rd Feb
Top Marketing Tips for your Business
Wednesday February 3rd via Zoom
Time: 12:00 – 1:00
Guest Speaker: Karen Heap – Orchard Business
Topic: Top Marketing Tips for your Business
Cost: Free
18th June
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
Binswood Hall, Leamington Spa
Guest Speaker:
Vicky Farmer – How I reinvented myself
08:30 – 10:30
5th February
Guest Speakers:
Jill Bowmen – 6 A’s of Presentation Skills
Andrea Rainsford – Inspirational Speaker
SOLD OUT
12.00-2.00
8th January
The Warwickshire Golf & Country Club
Guest Speaker – Kate Findlay ‘I’m Not Done Yet!’
08:30am – 10:30am
4th December
Binswood Hall, Leamington Spa
Guest Speaker – Karen Heap Working Smarter, Not Harder.
Christmas Afternoon Tea
12.00-2.00
November 4th
Mallory Court, Leamington Spa
Guest Speaker – Angela Reasbeck Travel Counsellors
8.30-10.30am
October 2nd
The Angel Hotel, Leamington Spa
Guest Speakers:
Jane Perrins Image Advisor
Shelley Wilson – Author and much more!
12.00-2.00pm
September 4th
Guest Speakers:
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
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
Guest Speaker –
Claire Turner – WOW Signal
Ange Terry – Secret Warrior Retreats
8.30-10.30am
June 5th
5thJune
Lunch Meeting
Binswood Hall, Leamington Spa
Guest Speakers –
Lorraine Checklin –Ways To Flourish (Mindfulness)
Krystyna Lisiecki – Utility Warehouse
12.00-2.00pm
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
May 1st
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
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
14th March - Cocktails & Conversation – The Botanist
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…”
https://thebotanist.uk.com/locations/coventry
The price includes a drink on arrival, some nibbles and some cocktail making!
Wednesday 6th March - Breakfast Meeting
8.30-10.30am
Guest Speaker Rachel Leigh-Janney – Herb-a-licioius
6th February
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
Time: 12.00-2.00
Price: £35.00 Non Members/Free Members
Wednesday 28th November
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
Venue: Lumbers
Time: 7.00pm
Dinner & Diamonds – champagne – shop – browse – gourmet dinner
Price: £45.00 (20 places only) – transport tbc
31st October
Venue: Stratford Manor, Warwick Rd, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 0PY, UK
Time: 12pm – 2pm
18th October Ladies First Awards
*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
12.00 – 2.00 Afternoon Tea
Guest Speaker: Julie Summerell – MD TR Fleet part of SAFO Group.
Thursday 2ndAugust – Cocktails & Conversation
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
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
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
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
Venue: Whittles Restaurant, Binswood Hall, Leamington Spa, CV32 5SE
Breakfast – 8:30am – 10:30am
Guest Speaker: Fleur Sexton – PET-Xi Training
30th May – Ladies First (fun) Golf Tournament & Supper @ Stonebridge Golf Club
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
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
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*
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
Venue: The Episode, 64 Upper Holly Walk, Leamington Spa, CV32 4JL
Breakfast – 8:30am – 10:30am
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
Venue: The Gallery, 7 Smalley Place, Kenilworth, CV8 1QG
Lunch – 12:00pm – 2:00pm
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
Venue: Mallory Court Hotel, Harbury Lane, Leamington Spa, CV33 9QB
Breakfast – 8:30am – 10:30am
Guest Speaker: Jeff Way – First Responder. Defibrillator & Heart Start Course
Wednesday 6th December 2017. Whittles Restaurant Binswood Hall, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Venue: Whittles Restaurant, Binswood Hall, Leamington Spa, CV32 5SE
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
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
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
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
Ladies First Table – Sold Out
www.mollyolly.co.uk
Friday 6th October 2017 - Women of the Year 2017 Luncheon & Awards
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
Guest Speaker: Julie Young – Beaufort major
“Preventing Cyber Crime”
Wednesday 4th October 2017. *Spa Afternoon* Mallory Court Hotel, 2:30pm - 6:30pm
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
Wednesday 2nd August 2017. The Arden Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon 12.00-2.30pm
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
Guest Speaker: Julie Young – Beaufort major
Keeping Safe by Trusting Your Instincts
Wednesday 7th June 2017. The Catwalk Café, Knowle 12.00-2:30pm
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
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
Wednesday 5th April 2017. The Angel Hotel, Leamington Spa 12-2:30pm
Guest Speaker: Richard Onions – Barclays Bank
Fraud & Scam Awareness and Prevention.