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Swans Events Overview

Monthly networking events run from 6.30pm - 9.00pm at a number of venues and dates throughout each month. Details can be found in the "Events" section and you can book directly using the "Book Now" button.

From March we will be running a rolling programme of events including business support clinics, business-to-business networking, and our current interactive problem-solving activities.


Current Format

Informal networking opportunities are built in before and after the main session. Each event has a central theme with a presentation by a guest speaker. We then build in interactive problem-solving activities linked to the theme for the session. This way our members and guests work together to solve problems and help each other relate them to their individual businesses.


Business Support Clinics

These will be themed events and experts will be at hand to answer your business related questions. If you have a specific issue which you do not want to discuss in front of other attendees, please advise us of this in advance so a private appointment can be arranged.

There will also be the opportunity to showcase your own business with mini market stalls available.


Business to Business Networking

These events will be structured networking evenings, for example safaris and speed networking. There will, of course, be the opportunity for informal networking before and after the main part of the evening.

Members and guests are welcome to join us for all or part of each event. With this in mind, all the sessions are structured to provide numerous opportunities to dip in or out and tea, coffee, cold drinks and light refreshments are available.

Walking into a room of strangers can be daunting so we offer a "buddy" scheme to accompany guests at their first meeting. Just let us know in advance and we will ask a member to meet up with you before the meeting, accompany you and start making introductions. They will stay with and support you for as long as you need to feel comfortable at your first session.