We’ve had a great start to FSB networking in Bakewell this year, and as we dive into Q2, there’s no slowing down! We’ve got another exciting line-up of speakers ready to go, so whether you’re a long-time attendee or thinking of joining us for the first time, now’s the perfect time to book your spot. Keep reading to find out what’s in store this quarter!
We’re kicking off Q2 with leadership and personal growth coach Nick Brand, from Peak Thinking, who is also a familiar face here at our monthly networking meetings. Nick will be sharing a talk titled “A CIIC to More Clients” – “CIIC” being Clarity, Impact, Influence and Confidence.
Expect hands-on activities, tips for speaking with more confidence and a whole load of inspiration to help you take your presenting skills up a level.
📌 Peak District Business Hub
📅 16 April
👛 Free
🔗Book your place here.
Next up, we’ll be joined by Gary Knowles, Creative Director of Snow Elk Productions and Filmmaking Programme Leader at Futureworks. Gary’s no stranger to the FSB events in Bakewell, but this will be his first time taking to the stage, and we can’t wait to hear from him!
We first met Gary at another of our regular attendee’s business expo — Emily Coy’s Chesterfield Business Expo. He and the Snow Elk Productions team had a stand at the event and were running a prize draw to win a free spot on one of their smartphone video-making workshops. Naturally, we couldn’t resist popping our name in the bowl! A short while later, we got the call—our name had been picked, and off Rachel went to sharpen her video skills for social media. She came back full of praise for the session, so we know first-hand just how valuable Gary’s insights are. With so many of us creating content on our phones these days, his upcoming talk is sure to be a must-attend.
📌 Peak District Business Hub
📅 21 May
👛 Free
🔗 Sign up here.
We’re wrapping up Q2 of FSB networking in Bakewell with the second in our quarterly collaboration with the folks at Business Peak District, an organisation dedicated to championing the needs of businesses in the Peak District.
These quarterly events are all about giving rural businesses a louder voice, and the open forum format provides a great opportunity to share ideas, raise challenges and build stronger business connections across the region.
📌Peak District Business Hub
📅 18 June
👛 Free
🔗 Let us know if you’re planning on coming along here.
We kicked off 2025 with Rachel Hayward from Ask the Chameleon, an award-winning procurement and business consultancy. Rachel shared her insider tips on writing winning award entries, and why entering awards is such a powerful marketing tool.
If you missed this event but still want to find out more about all of the business awards there are in the UK, visit our awards blog list here or find out more about Rachel Hayward here!
In February, Rob Dawes, Creative Director at Briight, delivered a brilliant session on “Six Ways You’re NOT Using Video in Your Business That Will Make You More Money”. It sparked a lively Q&A session, and left everyone inspired to pick up the camera with their new-found knowledge!
Find out more about Briight and Rob here.
March saw the start of our exciting new collaboration with Business Peak District, and we were joined by their Chair, Peter Dewhurst, along with guest speaker Faith Johnson, Director of The Environmental Quality Mark. Faith shared some fantastic, practical advice on how businesses can reduce their carbon footprint and cut down on energy costs, insights that sparked plenty of discussion among attendees!
It was great to open up the room to discussions focused on the real issues facing local businesses in the Peak District, and a great opportunity to be part of a bigger conversation about rural enterprise.
Find out more about Business Peak District here.
While we’re focused on what’s ahead this quarter, it’s never too early to pencil in those future dates. Our Q3 events will continue to bring new insights, great speakers and meaningful connections to Bakewell. Keep an eye on the FSB events page to stay in the loop!
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