Cheshire Women in Business Summer Networking Event 2026

Following the success of prior Cheshire Women in Business events, Tricia and Kirsty will once again unite to deliver a summer lunch event for Women in Business in the Cheshire and surrounding region.

Once again, this summer event will include plenty of quality networking and several talks that focus on female health and wellbeing.

We shall be returning to Groobarbs for a real field-to-fork experience in a barn overlooking the field where you can sit back, relax and enjoy a 3 course tasting menu. A non-alcoholic welcome drink will also be available on arrival with a licensed bar is available for further drink purchases.

Women in business will be offered an event that is fun and supportive and which promises connections and learning. Great opportunities for networking both informally in the room and over lunch.

NEW for 2026 – An optional tour of the farm to understand more about award-winning Groobarbs Field Kitchen Cheshire business and the bespoke field-to-fork menu they will be serving.

PROGRAMME AGENDA (subject to adjustment):

9.30 – FREE optional extra  – guided your of the farm. Pre-booking required via the booking form options.

10.30 – Arrival drinks and open networking on the terrace

11.30 – Welcome and introductions from the event hosts, sponsors and charity

11.45-12.30 – Pre-lunch Speakers

12.45 – 14.15 – Lunch

14.15 – Headline Speaker

14.45 – Charity raffle and thanks

15.00 – Close of structured programme and open networking till 15.30.

There may be limited artisan stalls for you to browse

SPEAKERS*

Laura Taylor – The Breast Awareness Clinic

Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist in breast oncology and founder of The Breast Awareness Clinic for the Prediction, Prevention and Early Detection of breast cancer. Currently at the Nightingale Centre at Manchester Foundation Trust where she has been for over 15 years. Laura has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the diagnosis and delivery of breast cancer treatment. The Breast Awareness Clinic is the first of its kind in the UK. It is in association with the Prevent Breast Cancer Charity and Prevent Cancer UK, with our overall aim to prevent and predict through education, breast examination and genetic testing.

Lucy Coyne – Medical Director, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and Fertility Specialist at CARE Fertility

Lucy studied medicine at Nottingham University Medical school qualifying in 2004 and subsequently completed her training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in both Mid Trent and Mersey. During her training she worked as a Clinical Fellow in Reproductive medicine at The Hewitt Fertility Centre, Liverpool gaining experience in infertility and IVF. Lucy completed advanced training study modules in both Benign Gynaecology – open and laparoscopic and Advanced labour ward Practice. Lucy was awarded a place on the BSGE Surgical Masterclass Course gaining experience in Advanced laparoscopic surgery in both the UK and Europe. She was lead question writer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology for many years for the Specialty Recruitment process for doctors entering Specialty Training and has an interest in Medical Education. Lucy is a member of the British Menopause Society and has a specialist interest in menopause, post reproductive health, reproductive medicine and infertility, early pregnancy, general gynaecology and medical education.

Lucy grew up in Aughton and currently works as Medical Director at Care Fertility Cheshire and Liverpool. Lucy’s most recent interest is providing educational sessions in the workplace and raising awareness of women’s health concerns. Lucy has provided talks for events at JD Sports including a collaboration with The King’s Trust and has also presented a wellness event for EFT construction.

Dr Ruchira Das – Consultant Radiologist, Spire Cheshire Hospital, Spire Healthcare

Experienced in Radiology & Imaging Sciences, Oncological Imaging, Medical Research

Jennifer Bailey – Founder, Calla Shoes

Jenni is the founder of Calla Shoes. As someone who’s struggled with bunions for years, she was tired of choosing between comfort and style – so she decided to create shoes that offered both. Every pair of Calla Shoes is designed with love, care, and first-hand knowledge to help every bunion-sufferer step confidently and comfortably.

A lover of everything to do with marketing and branding, Jenni is an entrepreneur on a mission to change the lives of women who struggle finding fashionable shoes because their foot issues put them out of reach. Since 2016 Calla has sold thousands of pairs of shoes to women in over 90 countries across the world. Comfort is a given with Calla, but they don’t take it for granted. Their shoes also steal the spotlight and their customers feel beautiful. Their mission is to deliver joy and wonder at every step. It’s making that special shoe search easy. It’s that magical lift when slipping it on. It’s that wow moment. Every time.

EVENT SPONSORS

Bennett Brooks

Aaron & Partners

Spire Cheshire Hospital

TICKET TYPES

Advance – £55

Standard – £65

Groups (of 4 or more) and charity rates – please email tricia.cheshirebe@gmail.com for our preferential rates.

SPONSORS/EVENT PARTNERS/STALLS

Sponsorship and stall opportunities are now full for this event. If you are interested in our March 2027 Cheshire International Women’s Day event, please email tricia.cheshirebe@gmail.com to book.

DIETARY NOTES:

If you have any food allergies, please ensure that you have added these during the booking process.

The main course will be red meat based.

CHARITY RAFFLE:

Our chosen charity for this event will be – Prevent Breast Cancer

Please have cash or a payment card to hand if you’d like to buy a ticket. Tickets are £5.

If you are in a position to donate a raffle prize of products or services, please bring with you and let us know in advance.

REFUNDS, CANCELLATION & COVID:

Refunds will not be possible within 14 days of the event.

Should you need to cancel your place, we will issue a refund if we are able to find a find a replacement attendee to take your place.

This event will run in-person. In the event of having to cancel or postpone the in-person event due to factors beyond our control, we would endeavour to run an alternative online event. Attendees would be contacted and given the option to cancel for a full refund, to carry forward their ticket to the rescheduled event or to attend online with a credit for the reduced event content and applicable price difference.

Pre-booking only

This event is best suitable for women in business. No sector or geographical restrictions. No limit per company

EVENT ORGANISERS:

Cheshire Women in Business is a collaborative project run by Kirsty James and Tricia Peters, who both offer business networking events and services. Between them, they have helped hundreds of people to connect and grow their businesses and they are responsible for thousands of pounds worth of business in the region, as well as significant fundraising for many charities, both regional and national.

Kirsty James and Tricia Peters each run their own networking groups comprising over 20 years of experience organising business and networking events. Between them, they have helped hundreds of people to connect and grow their businesses and they are responsible for thousands of pounds worth of business in the region. They do this by facilitating the right introductions and also by providing events, workshops and seminars to increase the knowledge of their attendees.

Although each of the ladies has their own business and their individual style of bringing people together, their core message is the same. They know that, although social media is a fantastic tool for business development, nothing beats direct communication via events and building up a business relationship gradually. They strive to host events, workshops and seminars to facilitate introductions, inspiration and learning for their attendees.