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SUMMARY:Witney Lakes Resort - Fire Work Display
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to be amazed as the skies above Witney Lakes Resort light up with a dazzling display of colours. \nCome down for an enchanting evening filled with entertainment for all the family\, indulge in some tasty delights from local food vendors and make it a night to remember. \nSo\, wrap up warm\, gather your friends and family and create lasting memories together.
URL:https://www.witney-bic.co.uk/event/witney-lakes-resort-fire-work-display/
LOCATION:Witney Lakes Resort\, Witney Lakes Resort\, Downs Road\,\, Witney\, OX29 0SY\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Fat Lils - Blues Night in aid of British Heart Foundation
DESCRIPTION:High voltage British Blues from Sloetrain with support from Sons of Delta. A fabulous night of live music in aid of the British Heart Foundation
URL:https://www.witney-bic.co.uk/event/fat-lils-blues-night-in-aid-of-british-heart-foundation/
LOCATION:Fat lils\, 64 Corn Street\, Witney\, OX28 6BS\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Foundations to Growth Network
DESCRIPTION:OxLEP Business are inviting ambitious and passionate Start-Up and Growth Businesses to join the Foundations to Growth Network.\n\n\nOverview \nOxLEP Business are inviting ambitious and passionate Start-Up and Growth Businesses to join the Foundations to Growth Network. Participating will help you gain new perspectives\, inspire new ideas and change your way of thinking. It can also help you form new contacts\, build networks and gain valuable professional and personal support. \nThe workshop will be delivered by two of our experienced business experts\, providing practical content to help you learn and make progress\, alongside a group of supportive peers. \nYou must be an Oxfordshire Business to apply\, trading for at least 6 months. \nWhat do the sessions cover? \nRun over 6 weeks\, the sessions cover: \n• Understanding strong foundations for growth; \n• Collaborative problem solving\, knowledge sharing and developing softer skills with peers; \n• Exploring the next steps for growth. \nThe group will meet on zoom on Mondays between 3pm – 5pm weekly starting on Monday 06 November until Monday 11 December. \nWhat will I gain? \n• Access to a new support network \n• New tools for collaboration \n• Improved leadership and management skills \n• Understanding of the foundations for growth \n• Inspiration and motivation to grow \nEligibility \n• You must be an Oxfordshire business\, established and trading for 6 months \n• An ambition for growth / innovation \n• Must be able to commit to all the sessions \nPresenters \nAnt Parsons is a business and environmental innovator\, who uses his creative leadership to help organisations think differently about problems and opportunities. He facilitates a wide range of business support groups in Oxfordshire and Worcestershire and has worked with hundreds of businesses in the last 2 years. He also works on a broad range of projects across the research\, technology\, business and impact landscape in the UK and overseas. Ant has a passion for supporting sustainable business growth in Oxfordshire and an in-depth knowledge of the business support community. \nPaul Holmes is a degree qualified Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineer with 25+ years working in FTSE100\, technology and engineering companies and at a senior level in Local Government. Paul specialises in transforming businesses focussing on growth\, from set up\, to implementing change. He helps them to overcoming challenges\, implementing business systems and management processes\, and supports manufacturing\, engineering\, and technology commercialisation. He can provide advice on governance\, challenge and strategy support for owners and senior business leaders. \nMinimal Financial Assistance (MFA) scheme \nThe Growth Hub programme operates a Minimal Financial Assistance (MFA) scheme. All SMEs which receive support under this programme are being aided under the UK Subsidy Control Act (2022) and The Subsidy Control (Gross Cash Amount and Gross Cash Equivalent) Regulations (2022 No. 1186). \nMFA allows a beneficiary to receive up to £315\,000 of Subsidy over a three-fiscal year period (i.e. the current and previous two fiscal years). The value of MFA given is the gross cash amount or the gross cash equivalent of the subsidy. The MFA value of this event is £4338 if all sessions are attended.
URL:https://www.witney-bic.co.uk/event/foundations-to-growth-network-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231107T160000
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SUMMARY:OxBOoSt Network – November
DESCRIPTION:The ‘Oxfordshire Business Opportunities & Support network’ for all OxLEP Business clients and anyone who wants to learn more.\n\n\nThe Number 1 regular meet-up for Oxfordshire businesses who want to connect\, collaborate and exchange ideas. \nOxLEP Business engages with thousands of business owners and leaders every year providing knowledge\, advice and other business development support. But until now there hasn’t been an easy way to help these businesses to network. Problem solved… \nThe OxBOoSt network will meet on the first Tuesday of every month from 4pm to 5pm and is open to all Oxfordshire based businesses to join (and its free!). \nEach meeting will include 5-8 pre-arranged slots for businesses to share their story or pitch for collaboration and a forward look of business support from OxLEP. And of course there will be plenty of time for networking. \nYou can request one of the business story slots on the booking form. \nThis meeting will be online. \nMinimal Financial Assistance (MFA) scheme \nThe Growth Hub programme operates a Minimal Financial Assistance (MFA) scheme. All SMEs which receive support under this programme are being aided under the UK Subsidy Control Act (2022) and The Subsidy Control (Gross Cash Amount and Gross Cash Equivalent) Regulations (2022 No. 1186). \nMFA allows a beneficiary to receive up to £315\,000 of Subsidy over a three-fiscal year period (i.e. the current and previous two fiscal years). The value of MFA given is the gross cash amount or the gross cash equivalent of the subsidy. The MFA value of this webinar is £361.70.
URL:https://www.witney-bic.co.uk/event/oxboost-network-november/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Business Netwalking
DESCRIPTION:This event welcomes Business Owners\, Professionals and Team Members responsible for Networking\, offering an opportunity build valuable business connections whilst enjoying a lovely walk and talk around the stunning Blenheim Palace Grounds. Our circular walk will start at the Palace and finish up at the Palace Café for coffee and further Networking. \nWalk information: \n\nDress – casual comfortable walking clothes\nDistance – no more than 4 miles\nParking – Main Blenheim Palace Car Park\nMeet at Flagstaff at the front of the main Palace Gate\nLevel of Difficulty – Easy walk at your pace.\nFriendly dogs on leads are welcome\n\nYour walk leader will be Jackie Jarvis\, The Walking Business Coach. \nComplimentary refreshments kindly provided by Blenheim Palace
URL:https://www.witney-bic.co.uk/event/business-netwalking-3/
LOCATION:Blenheim Palace Oxford\, OX20 1PP United Kingdom\, Blenheim Palace Oxford\, OX20 1PP United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Oxford Business Expo 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join hundreds of local businesses at the Oxford Business Expo which is taking place on Thursday 16th November 2023 at the Kassam Stadium. \nEnjoy the opportunity to openly network with 300-400 attendees from across Oxfordshire at Oxford’s largest business show\, whilst exploring the exhibition packed with a variety of local exhibitors showcasing their services and promoting their latest products. \nAs well as a busy exhibition\, there will also be free seminars and workshops from Oxfordshire’s leading keynote and business speakers as well as a speed networking session. \nThis event is completely free to attend – simply pre-register online today!
URL:https://www.witney-bic.co.uk/event/oxford-business-expo-2023/
LOCATION:Kassam Stadium
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SUMMARY:Christmas at Blenheim Palace
DESCRIPTION:The Christmas illuminated light trail for 2023 brings together a multitude of twinkling lights\, seasonal sounds and festive fun. Now firmly established as an unmissable diary date\, the after-dark trail makes for an unforgettable time\, with a glimpse of Father Christmas along the way! \nDiscover heart-shaped arches glittering in the moonlight\, glowing tunnels filled with stars and an eight-metre sphere filled with over 20\,000 moving lights. You will also see the return of the ever-popular dancing reflections in the colourful Cascades after an enchanting Lakeside walk.
URL:https://www.witney-bic.co.uk/event/christmas-at-blenheim-palace/
LOCATION:Blenheim Palace Oxford\, OX20 1PP United Kingdom\, Blenheim Palace Oxford\, OX20 1PP United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Oxfordshire Climate Tech Networking
DESCRIPTION:Oxfordshire Greentech\, the business network for a low-carbon future\, is bringing together anyone involved in the climate tech innovation ecosystem across the county and beyond for a networking event on 21st November at Grassroots Workspace\, Oxford. \nWith the warning from UN Secretary-General António Guterres that we are now in an era of “global boiling”\, the time is now for investment in and development of climate positive technologies at speed and scale. \nThe transition to a net zero carbon economy will also come with huge financial benefits\, and we believe that in Oxfordshire\, we possess many of the people\, skills\, ideas\, facilities\, and technologies that will create real impact on the global stage. \nSo whether you’re early-stage innovators\, established greentech companies\, investors\, directors of science and business parks\, academics\, professional services\, tech transfer offices\, corporates or other\, we welcome you to join us for an evening of connections across this powerful and growing ecosystem. \nCome along to: \n\nDiscover exciting new climate tech solutions\nConnect with the organisations that can help your climate tech business grow\nFind opportunities in the impact space\nMeet potential customers and collaborator\n\nAgenda \n18:00 – Arrivals\, refreshments and networking \n18:30 – Welcome and scene-setting from Hannah Scott\, CEO of Oxfordshire Greentech \n18:35 – Desafia London programme overview and showcase of the Spanish startup cohort from Sam Goodall\, CEO at Cambridge Cleantech \n18:40 – Spanish startup elevator pitches \n18:45 – Networking and refreshments \n20:00 – Official close \n 
URL:https://www.witney-bic.co.uk/event/oxfordshire-climate-tech-networking/
LOCATION:Grass Roots\, 46 Woodstock Road\, Oxford\, OX2 6HT\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231125T080000
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SUMMARY:CRY Raising Awareness Week 2023
DESCRIPTION:This week our centre will be raising awareness for CRY – Cardiac Risk in the Young\, A charity that helps prevent young sudden cardiac deaths through awareness\, screening and research\, and supporting affected families. \nEvery week in the UK at least 12 apparently fit and healthy young people die of undiagnosed heart conditions. \nDuring this week  you can find out more\, informative materials will be at reception and on our notice boards. \nAll proceeds from our Munch box will be going towards this great charity.
URL:https://www.witney-bic.co.uk/event/cry-raising-awareness-week-2023/
LOCATION:Witney Business and Innovation Centre\, Witney Business & Innovation Centre\, Windrush Industrial Estate\, Oxfordshire\, OX29 7DX\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Sue's Book Nook - Pop-up Bookshop
DESCRIPTION:Come and browse the beautiful Usborne books and take advantage of some amazing special offers! \nSue is a parent to two lovely daughters\, who serve as her greatest source of inspiration. Sue’s passion is to assist others in discovering the perfect books for their children\, whatever their interests. Since embarking on their Usborne journey in October 2020 sue has facilitated schools and nurseries in acquiring over £3300 worth of complimentary books.
URL:https://www.witney-bic.co.uk/event/sues-book-nook-pop-up-bookshop/
LOCATION:Witney Business and Innovation Centre\, Witney Business & Innovation Centre\, Windrush Industrial Estate\, Oxfordshire\, OX29 7DX\, United Kingdom
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