Calling All Women!
Thinking about becoming self employed or starting your own business? Spend a few hours finding out more about the options available to you, how to start up and where to go for further help...
NorthWest Women’s event
Friday 28th October 2011 at Cranage Hall
Building on the success of last year’s event, where over 250 women from across the North West came together to celebrate their business successes, Cheshire East Council is delighted once again to be working with Melanie Bryan, WhyNotChange, and to be the main sponsor of this years event.
A group for this event has been set up in LinkedIn – search for North West Womens Enterprise Day in the Groups Directory. An announcement when tickets go on sale will be made from through this group link – tickets sold very quickly last year so it is very important to book quickly once the announcement is made.
We all look forward to seeing you..
http://nwwomensenterpriseday2011.eventbrite.com
Business Start Up Workshop
A workshop designed specifically for women that looks at the reality of setting up in business from a women’s perspective. What does it take?, have you got it? and how do you handle it?
The workshop will be held on 21st October 2011 at 10am at Oldham Lifelong learning Centre.
For more information or to book please contact Vicky Varley on 0161 770 8036
Rochdale Womens Business Club
It’s just a couple of weeks now to the launch of our TWBC Rochdale Premier Club on 14th September. Details for this new club are now finalised and on our website and we have taken many bookings, so it looks like its going to be a popular club!
The Women’s Business Clubs is the leading support and networking organisation for women in business in the UK, with over 70 meetings and events each month all over the county. Our dedicated Membership Team works closely with our members to help them make great connections, promote their businesses and services, and find inspiration whenever they need it. TWBC membership offers a massive range of additional services and member benefits and there’s a lot more to our membership than just meetings!
TWBC Premier Clubs helps women who are committed to serious networking take it to the next level. Our Premier Clubs promise a business focused agenda emphasising problem solving and brainstorming. These meetings offer a collaborative approach to business growth and to keep things effective, we make sure the group never gets too large.
We are still accepting memberships for this new Premier Club. Premier Club membership numbers are however capped at each club, plus the clubs are professionally exclusive meaning that we only take one member per business type. If you want to experience the most dynamic business groups available to Rochdale area women in business, then you can apply for membership now on our website www.thewomensbusinessclubs.com and lock your competitor out.
You can find meeting dates for the Rochdale Premier Club with the link below:
http://www.thewomensbusinessclubs.com/rochdale-premier-club.html
‘Made by Hands of Britain’ founder Gillian Montegrande receives Cheshire East Rural Women’s Award
Macclesfield, Cheshire – Gillian Montegrande, Founder of ‘Made by Hands of Britain’ has been presented with the Cheshire East Rural Women’s Award 2010. The award, announced yesterday at the eighth annual awards ceremony, is in recognition of Gillian Montegrande’s work in supporting local artisans and producers through her website www.madebyhandsofbritain.com
‘Made by Hands of Britain’ is an online marketplace which unites Britain’s artisans and craftsmen under one virtual roof. The website showcases the heritage, traditions and today’s interpretations of British art and craftsmanship. The over 140 artisans and craftsmen who market their products and services through the site offer a wide range of specialist items and services including art and sculpture, interior furniture and accessories, garden structures and ornaments, food and drink, clothing, stained glass and architectural metalwork.
The Rural Women’s Awards Evening was organised by a partnership of private, public and voluntary sector organisations and formed part of the World Rural Women’s Day Celebrations. The awards recognise individuals that have had an impact on their local communities.
Gaynor Bowen-Jones, Rural Development Officer for Cheshire East Council said: "We are proud to celebrate the achievements of Cheshire's rural women through this eighth awards evening. This event has gone from strength to strength and continues to bring many Cheshire organisations together to pay tribute to women who are making a real difference in our rural communities."
“Made by Hands of Britain is not just about promoting existing skills and talent, it is also about finding, encouraging and nurturing future hand makers and processes”, said Gillian Montegrande, founder of Made by Hands of Britain. “I am honoured to receive this award which recognises the importance of artisans and craftsmen in our local communities and throughout the UK and would like to thank both Cheshire East Council and Blue Orchid for deeming me to be a worthy candidate.”
About Made by Hands of Britain www.madebyhandsofbritain.com
