Connects Network

26/10/2026

On November 26th, join us at Keele University for a super-sized Connects Shaping the Future meeting. We'll have 3 times the speakers and 3 times the networking opportunities with fellow Newcastle-under-Lyme and Staffordshire-based businesses and organisations.

We're working with Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council to deliver another informative session, based around the themes of Finance, Funding and Business Support.

It's all completely free to attend, so find out more and book your place using this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2002192555832

Open and informal local networking for Staffordshire businesses and organisations

22/10/2026

Our next free, relaxed networking session features the author and illustrator behind the Polly Pin children's' books. Melanie Seiver and Christine Warrington, based in Stoke-on-Trent, are sharing stories about belonging and identity in primary schools and sparking an early love of making and sewing in children.

Of course, this comes with our usual friendly chat and free coffee, kindly supported by Stoke-on-Trent City Centre BID and Smithfield Works. Just follow this link and book your spot!

🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1992477408565

We can’t wait to see you there!

20/10/2026

We're teaming up with Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council and Keele University again to deliver another great morning of super-sized networking and learning.

In addition to having more attendees, our larger sessions at Keele have a range of speakers focusing on a specific theme: this month is all to do with , and support.

🎟️ It's completely free to attend, so just follow this link to book your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/connects-network-at-keele-shaping-the-future-26-november-2026-tickets-2002192555832

16/10/2026

Looking for networking, training or informational events in the Staffordshire area? We try to fill our newsletter with local upcoming opportunities, not just our own meeting news.

Currently landing in about 1000 inbox, our community keeps growing and we'd love to hear about your events. Subscribe to our newsletter to find out more.

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15/10/2026

Its fantastic to hear from the wonderful Peter Gregory from NeuroWeird on how best to support Nerodivergent leaders

15/10/2026

Our 60 second presentation section of Connects meetings is a great opportunity to build up those pitching skills to a room of friendly and supportive people while also introducing yourself and hopefully making the connections you need

15/10/2026

We are delighted to be back at Smithfield Works Stoke for todays Connects Network meeting. It’s going to be great to hear from local people about all their hard work and learn about how to help Neurodivergent people in the workplace with our guest speaker Peter Gregory from NeuroWeird.

14/10/2026

We'll see you tomorrow morning for the latest Connects network session: free and informal networking for Staffordshire artists, entrepreneurs, businesses and organisations.

We'll be welcoming everyone from 10am for an 10:30am start over at Smithfield Works (the entrance on Broad St.) so feel free to drop in, grab a tea or coffee and meet your neighbours.

More information and booking 🎟️: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1999374434756

All are welcome and it's completely free thanks in part to support from and Smithfield Works.

13/10/2026

If you're looking for a way to get started with networking or want to join an established community there's still plenty of time to join us on Thursday morning.

We'll once again be at in Hanley for some free and friendly networking for local artists, entrepreneurs, businesses and organisations across Staffordshire: best of all there are no fees to pay thanks in part to Stoke-on-Trent City Centre BID's support so all you need to do is drop in, grab a drink and some biscuits and start making lasting local links. ☕️🔗

Find out more and book your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1999374434756

We look forward to meeting you!

23/09/2026

We've had to reschedule the upcoming Connects Network session at Smithfield Works.

The good news? Our fantastic guest speaker, Peter Gregory from Neuroweird, and the amazing team at Smithfield Works are both available for the new date, October 15th!

Everything you love about our meetings: the great people, the relaxed vibe, and the valuable connections...just slightly later in the month!

We apologise for any inconvenience caused, but hope you'll be able to join us then! ☕️🍪

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