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18 Nov

Business Breakfast Networking Event

Been There, Done That Join us for our next networking event and hear from entrepreneurs who have built successful businesses from the ground up.

When: 18 Nov 08:00 - 10:30

Where: Preston

Host: Centre for SME & Enterprise Development, University of Lancashire

19 Nov

Pink Link: Women in Business Meetup

Pink Link Network Meet Up - supporting women in business; hosted by Aimee Heaton

When: 19 Nov 10:00 - 11:30

Where: Lancaster

Host: Fraser House Hub

19 Nov

Lancashire Digital Tech Talk - Tech Conversations

An informal lunchtime conversation about what's happening across digital and tech.

When: 19 Nov 12:00 - 13:15

Where: Zoom | Teams | Online

Host: Lancashire Digital Hub

19 Nov

Fraser House Talk X Lancaster & Morecambe Chamber of Commerce

Our 6th Fraser House Talk of the autumn series is Thursday 19th November. Graham White CEO Lancaster & Morecambe Chamber of Commerce "Beyond the Bay: What's Next for Lancaster & Morecambe?"

When: 19 Nov 12:30 - 13:00

Where: Lancaster

Host: Fraser House Hub

24 Nov

Preston Freelancer Meet-Up: November

Preston Freelancer MeetUp and Coworking Day This is a regular meet up for freelancers, home workers, solopreneurs and alike.

When: 24 Nov 10:00 - 12:00

Where: Preston

Host: Society1, Coworking Space

24 Nov

TechFirst Women's Programme - Employer Forum

Lancashire & Cumbria Unlocking women’s potential in tech Opening up career paths for women and strengthening the UK’s future tech workforce.

When: 24 Nov 10:00 - 13:00

Where: Lancaster

Host: Fraser House Hub

25 Nov

Lancashire Social Value Network

Join us on 25th November 2026 at The Exchange, County Hall, Preston, for a morning of collaboration, learning and networking focused on an increasingly important question: "π‘―π’π’˜ 𝒄𝒂𝒏 π’˜π’† π’Žπ’‚π’Œπ’† π’”π’π’„π’Šπ’‚π’ 𝒗𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒆 π’˜π’π’“π’Œ 𝒃𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 π’‡π’‚π’„π’Šπ’π’ˆ π’„π’‰π’‚π’π’π’†π’π’ˆπ’†π’” π’Šπ’ π’‚π’„π’„π’†π’”π’”π’Šπ’π’ˆ π’†π’Žπ’‘π’π’π’šπ’Žπ’†π’π’•?"

When: 25 Nov 08:30 - 11:30

Where: Preston

Host: Lancashire Skills Hub

03 Dec

Preston Tech Connection Coffee Social and Coworking Day

Join us for a morning coffee, pastry and a chat with some friendly faces. Find some inspiration and meet a few new faces along the way.

When: 03 Dec 10:00 - 12:00

Where: Preston

Host: Society1, Coworking Space

03 Dec

A Fireside Chat - Behind the Scenes of Coca-Cola’s Global Christmas Campaign

Join us for a special festive Fireside Chat with Sam Possible, Lancaster University alumnus and former Coca-Cola marketing professional.

When: 03 Dec 18:00 - 19:30

Where: Lancaster

Host: Lancaster University Management School

04 Dec

Curry Club in partnership with +24

Curry Club is an East Lancashire Institution.

When: 04 Dec 12:00 - 15:00

Where: Blackburn with Darwen

Host: Blackburn Rovers Football Club

09 Dec

Freelancer Meet-Up

An informal meet-up for local freelancers with a coffee hour and coworking day at Society1.

When: 09 Dec 10:00 - 12:00

Where: Preston

Host: Society1

09 Dec

Breakfast Social and Coworking Day: December

Our meet-up starts at 10am with informal conversations over a drink and pastries. It will provide an opportunity to meet other people with similar experiences.

When: 09 Dec 10:00 - 12:00

Where: Preston

Host: Society1 Coworking Space

06 Jan

Unique Ladies Networking Chorley

In our 12th Year, Unique Ladies Networking works because we offer a warm welcome, build great relationships, keep our costs are low, have an venue that is accessible

When: 06 Jan 09:00 - 11:30

Where: Chorley

Host: The Bees Country Kitchen

07 Jan

Society1 Open Day

We invite you to come and join us for a day of coworking at Society1. Whether you're a freelancer, small business owner, have a remote team, creative, or just curious about coworking, we'd love for you to come and experience what Society1 is all about.

When: 07 Jan 10:00 - 16:00

Where: Preston

Host: Society1

07 Jan

Apprenticeships Made Simple - Engagement Event

Thinking about apprenticeships but not sure where to start?

When: 07 Jan 12:30 - 16:30

Where: Preston

Host: Lancashire County Council

13 Jan

Preston Tech Connection: The Next Evolution Of Social Media

We are starting the year with a big topic! The Next Evolution Of Social Media.

When: 13 Jan 18:00 - 20:00

Where: Preston

Host: Society1, Coworking Space

19 Jan

Co Work & Connection

Digital Burnley Pop Up Co Work Join Burnley's DigiTech community for a relaxed and productive day of co-working, collaboration and connection.

When: 19 Jan 09:30 - 14:30

Where: Burnley

Host: Lancashire Digital Hub & Digital Burnley

21 Jan

Marketing Mix with Bigtank

Marketing Mix was created following demand from the region's professional marketers and their need for a forum to meet, share best practice, and invest in their careers through continuous learning.

When: 21 Jan 09:00 - 11:00

Where: Hyndburn

Host: Accrington Stanley Football Club

27 Jan

Rush Hour sponsored by Resolute HR

Rush Hour offers very informal networking in a friendly and relaxed setting, hence its popularity.

When: 27 Jan 12:00 - 14:00

Where: Burnley

Host: Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort

27 Jan

Women Who Go Further - Laura Massey But What if She Can?

Random Adventure proudly kicks off our Women Who Go Further series with an incredible talk by Laura Massey-Pugh, who made history by completing 32 iron-distance triathlons in 32 consecutive days to set a new women's world record just before her 40th birthday.

When: 27 Jan 19:00 - 21:00

Where: Preston

Host: Random Adventure at Society1

03 Feb

Unique Ladies Networking Chorley

In our 12th Year, Unique Ladies Networking works because we offer a warm welcome, build great relationships, keep our costs are low, have a venue that is accessible

When: 03 Feb 09:00 - 11:30

Where: Chorley

Host: The Bees Country Kitchen

05 Feb

Great Chamber Sing-Off

GET READY FOR THE GREAT CHAMBER SING-OFF! Picture this ... top business leaders and employees from across East Lancashire swapping their boardrooms and offices for the Burnley Mechanics stage and belting out their favourite tunes

When: 05 Feb 19:30 - 22:30

Where: Burnley

Host: Burnley Mechanics Theatre

03 Mar

Unique Ladies Networking Chorley

In our 12th Year, Unique Ladies Networking works because we offer a warm welcome, build great relationships, keep our costs are low, have an venue is accessible and our fabulous women understand that to get business

When: 03 Mar 09:00 - 11:30

Where: Chorley

Host: The Bees Country Kitchen

07 Apr

Unique Ladies Networking Chorley

In our 12th Year, Unique Ladies Networking works because we offer a warm welcome, build great relationships, keep our costs are low, have a venue that is accessible

When: 07 Apr 09:00 - 11:30

Where: Chorley

Host: The Bees Country Kitchen

16 Apr

Lancashire Business Expo 2027 - We’re Back at Preston Guild Hall!

WE’RE BACK β€” AND WE’RE COMING HOME! The Lancashire Business Expo returns to Preston Guild Hall on Friday 16 April 2027, bringing the business community back to where it all started.

When: 16 Apr 09:00 - 15:00

Where: Preston

Host: Shout Connect

05 May

Unique Ladies Networking Chorley

In our 12th Year, Unique Ladies Networking works because we offer a warm welcome, build great relationships, keep our costs are low, have a venue that is accessible

When: 05 May 09:00 - 11:30

Host: The Bees Country Kitchen

02 Jun

Unique Ladies Networking Chorley

In our 12th Year, Unique Ladies Networking works because we offer a warm welcome, build great relationships, keep our costs are low, have a venue that is accessible

When: 02 Jun 09:00 - 11:30

Where: Chorley

Host: The Bees Country Kitchen

07 Jul

Unique Ladies Networking Chorley

In our 12th Year, Unique Ladies Networking works because we offer a warm welcome, build great relationships, keep our costs are low, have a venue that is accessible

When: 07 Jul 09:00 - 11:30

Where: Chorley

Host: The Bees Country Kitchen

01 Sep

Unique Ladies Networking Chorley

In our 12th Year, Unique Ladies Networking works because we offer a warm welcome, build great relationships, keep our costs are low, have a venue that is accessible

When: 01 Sep 09:00 - 11:30

Where: Chorley

Host: The Bees Country Kitchen

06 Oct

Unique Ladies Networking Chorley

In our 12th Year, Unique Ladies Networking works because we offer a warm welcome, build great relationships, keep our costs are low, have a venue that is accessible

When: 06 Oct 09:00 - 11:30

Where: Chorley

Host: The Bees Country Kitchen

03 Nov

Unique Ladies Networking Chorley

In our 12th Year, Unique Ladies Networking works because we offer a warm welcome, build great relationships, keep our costs are low, have a venue that is accessible

When: 03 Nov 09:00 - 11:30

Where: Chorley

Host: The Bees Country Kitchen

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