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Networking Evening at Marton Meadows Golf Club – Marton

Networking Evening at Marton Meadows Golf Club – Marton

Date: August 10, 2022

Time: 18.00 - 20.00

Location: Marton Meadows Golf Club, New House Farm, Congleton Rd, Macclesfield SK11 9HF

The first in our series of evening networking socials is taking place at the Award Winning Marton Meadows Golf Club, Marton - Near Macclesfield. Based in the heart of the Cheshire countryside, Marton Meadows is a nine hole ‘Pay & Play’ course built on the picturesque Meadows in the village of Marton, and is the ideal place to spend some much-needed leisure time with family and friends. This hidden gem offers players of all ages and abilities the opportunity to enjoy an interesting and challenging short game in stunning, natural surroundings.

Being run throughout the year, our series of  informal evening networking events are a great opportunity to hear about the benefits of being a Chamber member, whilst networking  with fellow members and new business contacts you don't even know yet. This event will tee off over a light buffet in 'the bunker’ - the clubs new, state-of-the-art Golf Simulator studio - where you'll be given a light-hearted and fun introduction to virtual golf, courtesy of the Meadows PGA professional, Mike Green.

 

Tickets are £10+VAT for Chamber members, and £20+VAT for non-members 

Essential Selling Skills with Gilly Thompson – Thompson Training and Development

Essential Selling Skills with Gilly Thompson – Thompson Training and Development

Date: November 25, 2022

Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm

Location: Mottram Hall Hotel, Golf & Health Spa, Wilmslow Road, Mottram, SK10 4QT

Essential Selling Skills with Gilly Thompson – Thompson Training and Development

From planning your approach to building a relationship, using advanced questioning skills and selling benefits , this course will take you through the sales cycle, doing away with sales methods that are old fashioned and pushy, making closing business a pleasure not a chore.

By the end of this course, you will:

  • Understand the sales cycle
  • Learn how to set an impactful agenda and control the meeting
  • Develop advanced questioning funnel techniques to identify and develop real needs
  • Present a benefit driven sales solution
  • Confidently gain that final commitment and close

This is a one day course being held at Mottram Hall Hotel, Macclesfield and all day refreshments and lunch will be provided.

The cost for a Chamber member is £195+VAT, and for a non-member £245+VAT, and it is being delivered by Gilly Thompson -  Thompson Training and Development.

Booking policy: Bookings must be paid for prior to seven days in advance. Cancellations made 7 days or more in advance of an event date will receive a 100% refund. Cancellations made within 7 days will not be refunded.

 

 

 

Networking Breakfast with Everybody Health and Leisure

Networking Breakfast with Everybody Health and Leisure

Date: July 7, 2022

Time: 8.00 - 10.00am

Location: Wilmslow Leisure Centre, Station Road, Rectory Fields, Wilmslow, SK9 1BU

Networking Breakfast with Everybody Health and Leisure

The importance of health and well being has never been more keenly promoted and work/life balance is so important to maintain your equilibrium and help deal with daily challenges. One way to achieve this is to incorporate exercise and healthy living into your daily routine, and what better way than to spend some dedicated “me time” at a state-of-the-art fitness facility right on your doorstep, where there is expert guidance on hand to help you work out an exercise and fitness routine that suits YOU!

Our networking breakfast at the Everybody Leisure Centre in Wilmslow will introduce you to this and more – it offers a fully equipped gym with a wide range of cardio, resistance, and functional equipment; the Everybody Train concept – exclusive to this leisure centre and offering 3 different HIIT class concepts, Express, Strength and Power; and a 25m swimming pool with 5 lanes and an additional learner pool perfect for little ones.

The event will start with a light healthy (of course) breakfast and time for networking, followed by a talk by representatives from the Everybody team on the importance of health and wellbeing and the small changes you can make that have a big impact, an introduction to the Wilmslow leisure centre facilities, and the membership options whatever your size of business. The event will round off with a tour of the facility.

This is a FREE event and open to members and non-members - booking is essential.

Meet the Chamber in Wilmslow

Meet the Chamber in Wilmslow

Date: June 14, 2022

Time: 8.30 - 10.00am

Location: Handelsbanken Wilmslow, 48 Alderley Road, Wilmslow, SK9 1NY

Meet the Chamber in Wilmslow

THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. TO BE PLACED ON THE WAITING LIST CONTACT reception@northcheshirechamber.co.uk

The next of our Meet the Chamber events is taking place at Handlesbanken, Wilmslow - situated on Alderley Road, right in the heart of Wilmslow town centre.

Being run throughout the year, this series of Meet the Chamber events is an informal opportunity to hear more about the benefits of being a member of North Cheshire Chamber, whilst networking with fellow members and new business contacts you don't even know yet.

Not only will the Chamber team be on hand to talk about membership - and some of the initiatives we are involved in to help business bounce back post-covid - there will also be the opportunity to talk with the team from Handelsbanken and to find out more about their approach to banking and how this could help your business.... so please come and join us for a Coffee and Bacon roll - we look forward to seeing you!

This is a FREE event and places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.

Unlock your Writing Potential – with Judi Goodwin

Unlock your Writing Potential – with Judi Goodwin

Date: June 23, 2022

Time: 9.30am - 5.00pm

Location: Digital Hive, George Street House, George Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6HS

Not just another writing course but a transformational experience to give wings to your words.  In one enjoyable day of fun, you’ll discover how easy writing can be.

Using unconventional techniques and writing games, this highly interactive workshop offers plenty of individual feedback and support. Plus, a chance to put your new learning into immediate action on an own-choice piece of writing.

The skills are relevant to newsletters, emails, reports, proposals, websites, social media, and all internal and external communications.

This course is ideal for those wanting to bring a more human touch to their written communication, particularly in the fields of science, technology, pharmaceuticals, finance and engineering.  A breakthrough for anyone who has previously found writing a challenge - and empowering for experienced writers seeking a fresh new slant to well-worn topics.

 

Key Training Areas

  • Making a start without the struggle
  • How to write faster, more fluently - and abolish writers’ block for ever!
  • The creative magic of spontaneous ideas
  • The psychology of the writing process
  • Learn to write from your Creative Right Brain
  • Step by step from first draft to final edit
  • Gain the confidence to write as easily as you speak
  • How to motivate and inspire your reader
  • Passion, conviction, belief and commitment
  • Developing intimacy with your reader so they hang on to your every word

Course leader, Judi Goodwin is a qualified trainer, coach and NLP Practitioner and spent over 25 years as a journalist. She regularly contributed to The Daily Telegraph, Radio Times and was a freelance reporter for BBC Radio 4.

The Venue is the Digital Hive, Macclesfield from 9.30am until 5.00pm on Thursday 23rd June. The cost is £120+VAT for Chamber members, and £150+VAT for a non-member - including a light lunch and refreshments throughout the day. Places are limited and therefore subject to availability. For more information get in touch with elizabeth@northcheshirechamber.co.uk or to make a booking please complete the booking form below.

 

What our delegates say about the last workshop held by Judi on behalf of the Chamber:

“Such a great variety of content and learning methods - kept me engaged throughout and gave me confidence to tackle new writing projects.”

Kim Collier, Director LOVELIVE Graphics Ltd

 

“A safe space, a personable approach and feedback was constructive and easy to understand."

Steven Moorehead, Recruitment Specialist, AMICULUM

 

“I really enjoyed all aspects of this course. The techniques to move beyond ‘the block’ have been really helpful.”

Lisa Scully, Digital Media Manager, The Swift Organisation

 

“I’ve learned that I actually CAN write! I just needed to be shown that it’s possible.  Highly recommend.”

Rebecca Ward, Nutrition Coach, Macclesfield

Meet the Chamber in Knutsford

Meet the Chamber in Knutsford

Date: May 20, 2022

Time: 8.30 - 10.00am

Location: Cottons Hotel & Spa, Manchester Road, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 0SU

Meet the Chamber in Knutsford

 

The first of our Meet the Chamber events is taking place at the Cottons Hotel & Spa, Knutsford. Born out of a 1950s roadhouse inspired by New Orleans, Cottons is a chic Hotel & Spa located in the heart of Cheshire next door to Tatton Park and Knutsford Town Centre.

Being run throughout the year, our series of Meet the Chamber events is an informal opportunity to hear more about the benefits of being a member of North Cheshire Chamber whilst networking with fellow members and new business contacts you don't even know yet, over a light breakfast. We’ll also be joined by John Dwyer, Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, who will be hosting a Q and A session. John is extremely committed to listening to local communities, businesses and partners to ensure their voices are reflected in the decisions he makes on policing and crime in the county.

This event is free for members to attend but chargeable (£15 Inc. VAT) for non-members.

*Cottons Hotel & Spa is kindly offering a 25% discount on any Spa treatment / Spa Day booking (access to pool included) for anybody that would like to linger longer after the event. It is advisable to make a booking in advance with the team on the Spa reception, quoting ‘Chamber’ - call 01565 622133 or e-mail spa@cottonshotel.co.uk (bookings are subject to availability but there may still be space on the day too).