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04 Jun

Reset and Restore: A Free 45-Minute Wellbeing Circle for Women in Business

Running a business or a professional career can end up taking all your energy.

When: 04 Jun 12:00 - 12:45

Where: Zoom | Teams | Online

Host: Lou Booth elementas

04 Jun

Fraser House Talks - ' Hot or Not? What VCs Are Betting On Right Now' with Rory Southworth

A talk looking at trends and patterns from the startups getting funded today and what VCs are really betting on behind the scenes.

When: 04 Jun 12:30 - 13:00

Where: Lancaster

Host: Fraser House Hub

05 Jun

Global Entrepreneurs in Residence - The Digitalisation of Business

Join an exciting panel of international industry leaders sharing real-world insights into digital transformation, strategy, technology and innovation.

When: 05 Jun 09:00 - 10:30

Where: Zoom | Teams | Online

Host: Lancaster University Management School

05 Jun

Peoples Emergency Briefing

Screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing supported by Trident.

When: 05 Jun 12:00 - 15:30

Where: Hyndburn

Host: Chamber Low Carbon and RedCAT

09 Jun

3 Day IOSH Managing Safely (Day Release)

9th, 16th and 23rd June 2026. Includes IOSH registration, manual, certification and lunch/refreshments.

When: 09 Jun 09:00 - 17:00

Where: Blackburn with Darwen

Host: Afterathena Limited

09 Jun

Opening Doors And Opportunity For Tech In Preston

This Preston Tech Connection meet-up is all about 'Tech In Preston'. Join us for an honest, hands-on conversation about how innovation and tech can be better supported in our city.

When: 09 Jun 18:00 - 19:30

Where: Preston

Host: Society1 Coworking Space

10 Jun

Inclusive Recruitment Training

Apply inclusive hiring principles Remove barriers in job design & advertising

When: 10 Jun 08:30 - 11:00

Where: Hyndburn

Host: Lancashire Skills Hub & Neurosparks

10 Jun

Lady Boss Coffee Morning

Do you have a passion for cooking and wondered if it could become more than a hobby?

When: 10 Jun 09:30 - 12:30

Where: Hyndburn

Host: Hyndburn Borough Council

10 Jun

HR Think Tank: The role of HR in a modern society

Join HR leaders shaping culture, strategy, wellbeing, technology, and future.

When: 10 Jun 09:30 - 11:30

Where: Outside Lancashire

11 Jun

LIFT26 (Lancashire Innovation Funding & Tech) Festival

Get ready for lift off. LIFT is Lancashire's annual innovation, tech and early-stage finance event.

When: 11 Jun 10:00 - 19:30

Where: Burnley

Host: Burnley Football Club

11 Jun

Immigration webinar: Preparing for changes to UK Right to Work checks

When: 11 Jun 12:00 - 12:45

Where: Zoom | Teams | Online

Host: After Athena

12 Jun

Unique Ladies Networking Group - Hyndburn

Unique Ladies Networking works because relationships are made, the costs are low, the venue is accessible and these women understand that to get business this way, they must follow up each and every conversation, get to know the other ladies in the room and the business happens!

When: 12 Jun 09:30 - 12:00

Where: Hyndburn

Host: Unique Ladies - Collette Rothwell

17 Jun

Men's Health Week - Pause, Reset & Restore: - A Free 45-Minute Mindful Wellness Taster for Men

Running a business, pursuing ambition, supporting others, doing the job you do can quietly drain you.

When: 17 Jun 18:30 - 19:15

Where: Zoom | Teams | Online

Host: elementas

18 Jun

Fraser House Talks X LIFT26 Fringe Event "The Ecosystem Mindset" with Dan Knowles

The Ecosystem Mindset is a practical framework for driving innovation by connecting people, organisations, and opportunities.

When: 18 Jun 12:30 - 13:00

Where: Lancaster

Host: Fraser House Hub

24 Jun

Introduction to Horizon Europe 2026 - June 2026

Introduction webinar explaining Horizon Europe funding opportunities, structure, and application guidance [iuk-busine...ect.org.uk]

When: 24 Jun 10:00 - 11:00

Where: Zoom | Teams | Online

Host: Innovate UK

02 Jul

How Hackers Target SMEs — and How to Protect Your Business

Practical SME workshops delivering expert insight, networking, growth strategies, resilience.

When: 02 Jul 09:30 - 11:30

Where: Preston

Host: University Of Lancashire

08 Jul

Hyndburn Founders Roundtable: Digital and Tech Edition

Join us on the 8th July for Hyndburn Council’s very first Digital & Tech Founders Roundtable and connect with fellow innovators, entrepreneurs and digital leaders.

When: 08 Jul 10:00 - 12:00

Where: Hyndburn

Host: Accrington & Rossendale College

15 Jul

Reset and Restore: A Free 45-Minute Wellbeing Circle for Women in Business

Running a business or a professional career can end up taking all your energy.

When: 15 Jul 12:00 - 12:45

Where: Zoom | Teams | Online

Host: Lou Booth elementas

13 Aug

Reset and Restore: A Free 45-Minute Wellbeing Circle for Women in Business

Running a business or a professional career can end up taking all your energy.

When: 13 Aug 12:00 - 12:45

Where: Zoom | Teams | Online

Host: Lou Booth elementas

14 Aug

Unique Ladies Networking Group - Hyndburn

Unique Ladies Networking works because relationships are made, the costs are low, the venue is accessible and these women understand that to get business this way, they must follow up each and every conversation, get to know the other ladies in the room and the business happens!

When: 14 Aug 09:30 - 12:00

Where: Hyndburn

Host: Unique Ladies - Collette Rothwell

25 Aug

Reset and Restore: A Free 45-Minute Wellbeing Circle for Women in Business

Running a business or a professional career can end up taking all your energy.

When: 25 Aug 16:30 - 17:15

Where: Zoom | Teams | Online

Host: Lou Booth elementas

27 Aug

SEO Fundamentals Webinar

When you built your website, you likely created it with your users in mind, trying to make it easy for them to find and explore your content.

When: 27 Aug 10:30 - 12:00

Where: Zoom | Teams | Online

Host: North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce

02 Sep

Reset and Restore: A Free 45-Minute Wellbeing Circle for Women in Business

Running a business or a professional career can end up taking all your energy.

When: 02 Sep 12:00 - 12:45

Where: Zoom | Teams | Online

Host: Lou Booth

08 Sep

Reset and Restore: A Free 45-Minute Wellbeing Circle for Women in Business

Running a business or a professional career can end up taking all your energy.

When: 08 Sep 16:30 - 17:15

Where: Zoom | Teams | Online

Host: Lou Booth

15 Sep

3 Day IOSH Managing Safely (Day Release)

15th, 22nd and 29th September 2026. Includes IOSH registration, manual, certification and lunch/refreshments.

When: 15 Sep 09:00 - 17:00

Where: Outside Lancashire

Host: Afterathena Limited

24 Sep

Workplace Wellbeing Open Day at Forrest Hills, Lancaster University

The Workplace Wellbeing Open Day 2026 at Forrest Hills, Lancaster University is a free interactive event designed to support healthier, happier and more productive workplaces.

When: 24 Sep 09:30 - 04:30

Where: Lancaster

Host: Deborah Brookes Roots Corporate Wellness

03 Oct

Powerhouses Of Tech And Innovation: A North West Story

Powerhouses of Tech & Innovation: A North West Story Preston and the North West have always been places where things are built-from industrial powerhouses of the past to the digital innovators shaping the future.

When: 03 Oct 18:00 - 19:30

Where: Preston

Host: Society1 Coworking Space

07 Oct

3 Day IOSH Managing Safely (Day Release)

7th, 14th and 21st October 2026. Includes IOSH registration, manual, certification and lunch/refreshments.

When: 07 Oct 09:00 - 17:00

Where: Blackburn with Darwen

Host: Afterathena Limited

08 Oct

Level 3 Mental Health First Aider Training (2 day)

This course will teach learners how to spot and help someone who is going through mental health challenges.

When: 08 Oct 09:00 - 17:00

Where: Blackburn with Darwen

Host: Afterathena Limited

09 Oct

Unique Ladies Networking Group - Hyndburn

Unique Ladies Networking works because relationships are made, the costs are low, the venue is accessible and these women understand that to get business this way, they must follow up each and every conversation, get to know the other ladies in the room and the business happens!

When: 09 Oct 09:30 - 12:00

Where: Hyndburn

Host: Unique Ladies - Collette Rothwell

23 Oct

North West Business Expo 2026

The North West Business Expo is back and promises to be bigger and better than ever before! The exhibition returns to The Premier Suite, within Bolton Wanderers Football Club on Friday the 23rd of October 2026 with 2 floors packed with exhibitors.

When: 23 Oct 09:00 - 15:00

Where: Outside Lancashire

Host: Shout Connect

13 Nov

Unique Ladies Networking Group - Hyndburn

Unique Ladies Networking works because relationships are made, the costs are low, the venue is accessible and these women understand that to get business this way, they must follow up each and every conversation, get to know the other ladies in the room and the business happens!

When: 13 Nov 09:30 - 12:00

Where: Hyndburn

Host: Unique Ladies - Collette Rothwell

11 Dec

Unique Ladies Networking Group - Hyndburn

Unique Ladies Networking works because relationships are made, the costs are low, the venue is accessible and these women understand that to get business this way, they must follow up each and every conversation, get to know the other ladies in the room and the business happens! Come along, you will love it!

When: 11 Dec 09:30 - 12:00

Where: Hyndburn

Host: Unique Ladies - Collette Rothwell

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