Maybe it's the unreliable weather that's to blame but business over coffee seems to have replaced business on the golf course of late.

Realistically, wherever it's held, networking is an essential part of building business success these days and fortunately we have plenty of opportunities to participate.

The South Cambridge Coffee Morning is a relaxed informal business networking event held every Friday any time from 10am till 12 noon at the Holiday Inn Express Cambridge Duxford, 42 Station Road East, Whittlesford, Cambridge, CB22 4NL.

Aimed at local Business Professionals and SME Business Owners, The South Cambridge Coffee Morning is a relaxed informal networking environment for local business owners, business to business professionals and those with a business interest within the communities.

It's a great opportunity to get together with other local businesses, both large and small, exchange ideas and meet new people with no membership required. The group's objective is to encourage the local community to keep business local in order to sustain economic stability within local business communities. Meetings are well attended, stimulating and productive and more details can be found through our Events page.

Not available on Fridays? No problem. The Coffee Morning is a very relaxed and informal way of meeting a few of the local businessmen and women in Newmarket.

Meetings take place every Thursday, at 10 o’clock in the Rutland Arms Hotel in Newmarket High Street. Each week a different company acts as host, and so anyone is very welcome to come along for a free cup of coffee and a chat. There are no strings attached, no requirement to offer referrals and all businesses both large and small are welcome.

Your business can sponsor a Coffee Morning for just £30, and the sponsor is expected to host the event by serving the coffee. There is also the opportunity to display company leaflets, brochures and other literature. If you would like to book a date details can be found on our Events page.

Not a business person? No problem.

You don't have to be in business in Newmarket to enjoy a great coffee! thebestof Newmarket offers page will guide you to Coffee & Co, where if you mention 'GREAT' at the Coffee & Co till before paying your bill you will receive a 20.12% discount on your total order. This also applies to all Event Catering platters. Situated just off the High Street next door to Palace House Coffee & Co is THE cafe to eat and drink in Newmarket. A great place to get together with friends, share a quick snack and a chat in cosy, friendly surroundings.

Good, quality coffee, wherever you indulge, is the kind of daily 'grind' I for one can't live without!