Are you planning your business networking for this month and want to know where to go and what is going on? Why not start here...
We aim to list all the major networking meetings happening in and around Cambridge so keep a regular eye on this one!
If we have missed any out, please let us know by sending an email to cambridge@thebestof.co.uk.
Ok, onto the list....
The Very Early Lunch Club is back!
This was a hugely popular network event when it was running and now it’s back with a new host and a new location. Set at Girton Golf Club it has no membership so you just pay as you go! Great food, speakers and networking opportunities. One worth investing in.
Frequency: Monthly
Venue: Girton Golf Club
When: Last Friday of the month (next one 29th April at 7:30am)
Price: £10+vat
More details: very-early-lunch-club-business-breakfast-network
Cambourne Business Network Group
Frequency: Monthly
Venue: Regus Office complex at Cambourne Business Park, CB23 6DP
When: Wednesday 13th April from 8:30am
Price: Free
More details: http://www.meetup.com/Cambourne-Nework/events/229611426/
Cambridge Pitch & Mix
Frequency: Weekly
Venue: The Box Café, 47 Norfolk Street
When: Thursday’s from 8:45am
Price: Free
More details: http://www.meetup.com/CamPitchMix/events/228385110/
Histon & Impington Business Network
Frequency: First Thursday of every month
Venue: Alternate between The Geographer and St. Andrews Centre (parking is opposite at Tesco car park)
When: First Thursday of every month (April event is at The Geographer on 7th April)
Price: FREE – Just the price of a drink + snack if you require
More details: http://www.histon-impington-businessnetwork.co.uk/
They also have an active Facebook group which can be viewed at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/698946866811195/
Cambridge Alternative Network
Frequency: Fortnightly on a Thursday
Venue: Quy Mill Hotel
When: 6:45am
Price: Around £15 – You can attend a limited number of times before you have to join their network.
More details: http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/can-cromwell-tickets-15164948770 OR http://www.cambscan.co.uk/events/
Cambridge BNI
Frequency: Weekly (Tue, Wed & Fri)
Venue: C3 Centre (Temp. location. Please see website for more info)
When: Tue, Wed, Fri
Price: Around £10 for first taster meeting, then you have to join to keep attending.
More details: http://www.bnisuffolkandcambridge.co.uk/index.php
CamJelly Co-working and Informal Networking
Frequency: Monthly
Venue: Future Business Centre, King’s Hedges Road
When: Third or Last Friday of the month – all day for co-working and informal networking 4-5pm. Next one is Friday April 15th.
Price: £5 and includes drinks + small snacks (sometimes)
More details: http://www.meetup.com/camjelly/
Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce - Maximise membership
Frequency: Monthly
Venue: Milton Hall, CB24 6WZ
When: 26th April 9:30-11:30am
Price: FREE
More details: http://www.cambridgeshirechamber.co.uk/newsevent.php?newseventid=5403
Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce – Informal Networking in Cambridge
Frequency: Monthly
Venue: Holiday Inn, Impington, CB24 9PH
When: 21st April 17:30-19:00
Price: FREE
More details: http://www.cambridgeshirechamber.co.uk/newsevent.php?newseventid=4917
Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce – Safari Networking in Cambridge
Frequency: Infrequent - Keep watching website
Venue: Holiday Inn, Impington, CB24 9PH
When: 8th April 7:45-10:00
Price: £15+vat members, £22.50+vat non-members
More details: http://www.cambridgeshirechamber.co.uk/newsevent.php?newseventid=4917
Link4Coffee
Frequency: Monthly on Tuesdays
Venue: CB2, 5-7 Norfolk Street, CB1 2LD
When: Tue 5th Apr at 10-11:30am
Price: FREE – Just buy a drink + snack as needed
More details: http://link4growth.biz/l4g/cambridgeshire/
Social Media Surgery - hands on help with social media
Frequency: Monthly
Venue: Cambridge Online, Hester Adrian Centre, Hawthorn Way, CB4 1AX
When: Wed 13th Apr, Wed 11th May at 4-6pm
Price: FREE – For representatives of non-profit organisations, charities, community groups, activists, or individuals who need a bit of a hand to get their life back on track (for example, if you are unemployed, disabled, etc).
Cambridge Business Lounge Events
Frequency: Regular throught the month (look at website for more details)
Venue: Cambridge Business Lounge, 1st Floor, Burleigh House, 52 Burleigh Street, CB1 1DJ
When: Throughout the month
Price: From free upwards.
More details: http://www.meetup.com/Cambridge-Business-Lounge/
Get Business Social – Different social topic discussed at each meeting
Frequency: Monthly
Venue: Stirling House, Waterbeach, CB25 9PB
When: TBD - Look on meetup group for details
Price: Free – drinks + food generously provided
More details: http://www.meetup.com/CambridgeGBS/
Events hosted by Cambridge Network
Frequency: Regular throughout the month (look on their website)
Venue: Hauser Forum, 3 Charles Babbage Road, Cambridge, CB3 0GT
When:
Price: From FREE
More details: https://www.cambridgenetwork.co.uk/events/
Close to Cambridge
4N Cambridge South
Frequency: Fortnightly
Venue: The Granta Centre, CB21 6AL
When: 6th Apr at 8-10am
Price: £13 (cash only)
More details: https://www.4networking.biz/Events
You can attend a limited number of events before having to become a member
There are quite a number of 4N events each month so it's a good idea to look on their website for details.
4N Cambridge North
Frequency: Fortnightly
Venue: Brewers Fayre, PE28 4NQ - (Closer to Huntingdon than Cambridge!)
When: 11th Apr 8-10am
Price: £13 (cash only)
More details: https://www.4networking.biz/Events
You can attend a limited number of events before having to become a member
There are quite a number of 4N events each month so it's a good idea to look on their website for details.
A14 Coffee Morning
Frequency: Weekly (every Friday)
Venue: The Taproom, 23 Bridge Street, St.Ives, PE27 5EH
When: Every Friday from 9-10:30am
Price: FREE – Just buy a drink + snack as needed
More details: http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a14-coffee-morning-weekly-networking-registration-2906287785
St. Neots Network
Frequency: Monthly
Venue: The Workstation, 2 Huntingdon Street, St Neots, PE19 1BG Cambs
When: Next one is TBD. Look at website for more info.
Price: £10 (includes a buffet spread - check details to confirm this)
Info: They have a guest speaker each month. This month is a panel of experts and the subject is how to monetize your website.
More details: http://www.stneotsnetwork.co.uk/
St Neots Business Coffee Morning - No Fuss, No Fees
Frequency: Every other Tuesday
Venue: Moores Walk Cafe, St Neots
When: Every other Tuesday at 8:00-10:00
Price: Free, just buy your own food and drink
Info: This is an informal network meeting, not a place for pitch and sales, more collaboration
More details: click here
Useful one off events/pop-up meetings to consider
Huntingdon Business Fair
Venue: Wood Green animal shelter
When: Thu 21st April, 10am-4pm
Price: FREE to attend
More details: http://www.huntsbizfair.co.uk
The Hi-Tech Developer's Conference
Venue: Cambridge Belfry in Cambourne
When: 27th & 28th April
Price: FREE
More details: http://www.device-developer-conference.co.uk/
Charity Quiz
Venue: Emmanuel College
When: Thursday, 14th April, 6:30-10pm
Price: £120 per team
More details: http://www.prospectresearch.co.uk/2016/01/prospect-research-charity-quiz-2016/
Good luck and enjoy your month of networking!
