NEWSLETTER  June 2008

Rachel Chai from the Ryder Cheshire Volunteers

Over 35 members attended this month's meeting and whilst it was one of our smaller gatherings,
it was perfectly formed!

The attendees heard from Rachel Chai who gave a very interesting presentation about the work Ryder Cheshire Volunteers undertake in the Cherwell region, with particular focus on:

RCV - what is it and and what does it do?
How RCV makes a difference, including some local case histories
Where RCV volunteers come from

The morning raised £45.00 to the Ryder Cheshire Volunteers, so many thanks for your generosity.

As a one-off special we will be holding next month's meeting at Banbury's brand new Holiday Inn Express.

We will be the first business networking group to visit the hotel, where all attendees will have a chance to have a good nose around.

The continental breakfast on the day will cost £10 and for every breakfast purchased on the morning, the Holiday Inn Express will donate £4 to the nominated charity.

The hotel is located just off the M40 - J11, Ermont Way, Stroud Park, Banbury, OX16.



Our guest speaker for this meeting will be Natalie Roach from Brethertons LLP

As an employer, you don’t need to be reminded that there have been numerous changes in Employment Law in the last few years – over 70 pieces of primary legislation in the last 10 years alone. Therefore, why not join us to hear from Natalie and her team, who will go through the latest changes in Employment Law and in particular - what your contracts MUST contain, but also what we advise they SHOULD contain.

If you would like to attend, please email marieholloway@brethertons.co.uk

The NHS Horton General Hospital and Leonard Cheshire Disability celebrate their 60th Anniversaries with a weekend of tribute band concerts, including a recreation of two of the most successful bands of all time, Abba and Queen on the Saturday and a John Miller (nephew of the legendary Glen Miller) Orchestra on the Sunday. The event will take place at Broughton Castle on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th July. Ticket prices are: Adult £19:50; Child £13:50 up to 16 years and a Weekend Ticket is also available priced: Adult £34:00 Child £13:50. For more information, please email Maurice.O'Connor@lcdisability.org or tel: 01295 713 250.

Brethertons is offering a FREE EMPLOYMENT WEBINAR on the 20th May at 12:30. Covering over 70 pieces of primary employment legislation in the last 10 years alone. Click here to download the booking form for the Contracts of Employment webinar. If you would like to find out more information, please contact Marie Holloway on: 01295 661 499 or email: marieholloway@brethertons.co.uk

ONLC Mega Lunch - 27th June 2008 - Oxford University St Hilda's College This year's ONLC Mega Lunch is held at St Hilda's College. This meeting will be a great opportunity to entertain your clients and contacts in the grounds of the college over looking the River Cherwell at Magdalen Bridge before enjoying a sumptuous lunch in the College Dining Room.
If you would like to find out more information, please contact Marie Holloway on: 01295 661 499 or email: marieholloway@brethertons.co.uk

Oxford Networking Lunch Club (ONLC) The next meeting is the Mega Lunch on Friday 27th June 2008 at St Hilda's College, Oxford. For more information, please visit www.onlc.co.uk

729 Chipping Norton Breakfast Club.   Ken Norman and Tim Lyon have formed a new Breakfast Club which meets in Chipping Norton on the second Wednesday of every month.   For further information contact Ken or Tim on (01608) 643336.

Chippy Lippys.  For further information contact Lesley Reader on (01608) 644032/(07725) 655320 or email her at lesley@lesleyreader.co.uk. 

Friday Lunchtimes – Rotary Club of Banbury.  Contact Bernard Goodchild on (01295) 279227.

Tuesday Evenings - Rotary Club Of Banbury Cherwell. Contact Craig Brodey on (01295) 753624.

Bicester Breakfast Club.  If you enjoy networking, the Bicester Breakfast Club meets on the fourth Thursday of every month.  For further information contact Kelly Durrant on (01869) 602067 at North Oxfordshire Consortium.

Bicester Speakers Club. First and third Thursday of each month at The Council Chamber, The Garth, Launton Road, Bicester.  A friendly, informal place to improve your public speaking skills and confidence.  Contact Paul Holmes on (01869) 245900 or paul@ppptraining.co.uk for more details.

Missing Link Meetings.  Missing Link has a number of networking meetings around the county each month. For further details contact Charles Lovibond on (08707) 876874.  www.missinglink.co.uk

First Bite Business Networking Meeting. This is an independent networking group. They meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at Veritas Wine Bar, North Bar, Banbury. If you would like to attend please email info@firstbite.biz.

Banbury Business Women’s Club. Second Tuesday each month at Rye Hill Golf Club. Places must be booked by the Friday before the meeting. Further details can be found on www.banburybusinesswomen.co.uk

The Witney Big(ger) Breakfast Club. Operates on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Starts at approximately 7.15 for 7.30 and finishes at 9. Contact details are Mike Leggett. mike@southill.co.uk or (01608) 811533

Brackley Means Business.  Brackley has an active business networking organisation, Brackley Means Business.  For further details visit www.brackleymeansbusiness.co.uk. 

Banbury United.   See website www.banburyunited.co.uk for full details.

Banbury Hockey Club.  If you are interested in sponsorship, playing or supporting please have a look at the new website www.banburyhockeyclub.co.uk.  Juniors and Seniors are welcome.

Lions Club of Banbury.  Meetings on 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month, held at Wroxton Manor Hotel at 7.30pm. For further details contact Tim Holloway on (01608) 659241.

Banbury Business Referral Exchange (BRE). Meets every Monday in the heart of Banbury at the Cromwell Lodge Hotel, 9-11 North Bar, at 7.15 a.m. All Banbury based businesses are welcome to visit and discover a highly effective way of gaining more business at minimal cost. For further details contact tony.harrison@brenet.co.uk

Holiday Inn Expresss, Banbury M40 - J11 ERMONT WAY, STROUD PARK BANBURY, OX16 4EA http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/925/en/direction/bbyuk

If you are attending the next meeting please either press reply to this email now, or email marieholloway@brethertons.co.uk or telephone Maria on 01788 532909 as she is the custodian of the breakfast club attendance list.

Shaun Jardine, Brethertons LLP
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