Devon Women in Business

DWIB Networking Brunch (May)
2024-05-23 10:00 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | Exeter Science Park, Babbage Way, Clyst Honiton, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2FN, United Kingdom
DWIB Networking Brunch (May)
For our May networking brunch, we’re partnering with the East Devon and Exeter Enterprise Zone and focusing on sustainability at the Exeter Science Park.
The event will be held in The Dome and will feature Speakers and other exhibitors who are leading the way in terms of sustainability and protecting the environment.
The Brunch
Enjoy a selection of delicious brunch items including:

Tea, coffee or juice
Breakfast Bap
Pastries
Fresh Fruit

The Venue
Exeter Science Park is a STEMM business park and conference venue in the heart of the South West. With state of the art offices and laboratories to rent as well as meeting rooms and event space to hire on our beautiful and well located park, we are building a growing community of like minded businesses.
We have a range of high quality EPC + A rated offices and laboratories available to let ranging from 350 sq ft to 5,000 sq ft. Please call us to arrange a viewing. We are home to over 44 businesses working in sectors including; Digital & AI, SaaS, Lifesciences, Medical & Healthcare, Engineering, Environmental Technologies and Defence & Cybersecurity. Working with the SETsquared Partnership, we help innovative science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medical (STEMM) companies to deliver extraordinary growth by hosting them in award-winning buildings, mentoring them and connecting them to business services and funding.
By 2035, we estimate that there will be over 3,500 client staff on site.
But Exeter Science Park is much more than just workspace and laboratories and our location at junction 29 of the M5 makes Exeter Science Park the perfect place to network and meet with colleagues in our café or seminar rooms, both of which are open to the public. This event will be held in The Dome.
Exhibitors & Speakers
We have tables available for display of relevant literature – please email Maureen Townsend at devonwomeninbusiness@gmail.com if you wish to bring anything to share
Speakers:
Naomi Harnett – Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone
Poppy-Lea Price, The Signmaker (Highly commended 2022 & 2023 DWIB Awards Eco Friendly Business of the Year)
Rebecca Matthewman – The Business Supplies Group
Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone
The Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone supports four major commercial sites. It is strategically located with excellent transport links on the edge of the vibrant city of Exeter and a stone’s throw from Devon’s outstanding coast and countryside. From start-ups to corporate headquarters, the Zone is the perfect place for businesses to flourish. The Exeter and east Devon Enterprise Zone sponsor the DWIB Awards.
Your host
Maureen Townsend is a partner in Devon Women in Business. She is an entrepreneur running several businesses in Devon including Astrality Business Services, Astrality Holidays and Astrality Cat Sitting.

DWIB Mini Retreat
2024-05-10 12:30 - 15:00 | Dartmoor Reach Alpaca Farm, Dunley Lane, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9PW, United Kingdom
Devon Women in Business Mini-Retreat at Dartmoor Reach Alpaca Farm
SOLD OUT
Spend a nourishing afternoon with Yoga and Meditation teacher, Natalie Hyson, and enjoy an afternoon mini-retreat at Dartmoor Reach Alpaca Farm, Bovey Tracey.
The afternoon will include an organic lunch, made from the farm’s home-grown and home-reared produce; a chance to hang out and say hello to the friendly alpacas – all 16 of them! You will get to look at Dartmoor Reach’s glamping huts and converted double-decker bus nestled in the peaceful tranquillity of the Devonshire countryside. Followed by a restorative Guided Meditation and Visualisation – a perfect way to end your working week and a peaceful start to your weekend!
If the weather permits, we will eat and meditate outside on the ‘sala.’
We have extended the time slot for this event to allow us to make the most of this gorgeous venue and to ensure there is plenty of time for relaxed networking.
Lunch
Buffet-style lunch which will use all home-grown and home-reared produce where possible. It will include things like – a varied selection of mixed salads: crispbreads with goat’s cheese and our home-reared bacon, homemade bread, our own sausages, a smoked salmon quiche, homemade dips and picky bits and delicious cake for pudding.
Host
Natalie Hyson is a Gold Member of Devon Women in Business and her yoga and meditation business is Love Yoga Tree.
Parking
There is free parking at Dartmoor Reach Alpaca Farm but car-sharing is encouraged.
Tickets
Please scroll down to book your tickets. Members’ discounts apply.

DWIB Online Networking Event
2024-05-09 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-04-11 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-03-14 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-02-08 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-01-11 09:30 - 11:00 | On Zoom, Devon, United Kingdom
DWIB Online Networking
Join us for our free, online, monthly networking event. It’s a chance to take time out to meet and chat with other members of Devon Women in Business. We’re friendly and informal and looking forward to meeting you and learning more about your business.
For details of our speakers, please visit our events pages on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Your hosts: Louise Jenner, The Dream Job Coach and Maureen Frost from Astrality Business Services.
Book Here
Bronze members who have attended 3 free events in a calendar year can attend for £10 per session on a pay-as-you-go basis by emailing devonwomeninbusiness@gmail.com

Money-Saving Workshop
2024-04-25 11:30 - 14:30 | Howden, 29, Courtenay Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2QL, United Kingdom
Money-Saving Workshop
With Emma Woodward from Dawes Accountants and Amanda Vallance from Howden.
Who wouldn’t like to learn about money-saving with two of our Platinum Members, Emma Woodward from Dawes Accountants and Amanda Vallance from Howden? Join us for this Money-Saving Workshop and learn how to save money on your Taxes and Insurance.
11.30 am – Welcome and refreshments
11.45 am – 12 Tax-saving Tips
12.15 pm – Money-saving tips to consider when looking for insurance
12.45 pm Lunch break – Drinks and Nibbles
1.15 pm – Activities: A bit of fun – Quiz – Business Card Raffle – Prizes!
1.45 pm – Breakout Room 1: 1:1 Q&A with Emma Woodward
1.45 pm – Breakout room 2: For further discussions and networking
1.45 pm – Breakout room 3: For further discussions and networking
2.20 pm – Thank you and Good-bye
Your Trainers
Emma Woodward is a Partner at Dawes Accountants.
Amanda Vallance is Branch Manager at Howden, Newton Abbot.
The Venue
The workshop will be held upstairs at the Howden branch in Newton Abbot. (Please note, there is no lift.) There are plenty of car-parks and public transport links nearby.
Pricing
This workshop is provided at a low cost for our members. The ticket price covers administration only. Dawes Accountants and Howden are providing their services free of charge.

West Country Women Awards 2024 - Breakfast Launch
2024-04-18 08:30 - 10:00 | Devon
A morning of celebration and empowerment to kickstart the West Country Women Awards 2024 with a delicious breakfast!
Book your free tickets here.

DWIB Simply Networking
2024-04-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Mercure Hotel, 22-25 Esplanade Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6BQ, United Kingdom
DWIB Simply Networking
DWIB Simply Networking is a new style event for 2024 where the emphasis is simply networking. No lunch, brunch or dinner to pay for; it’s simply networking! Although we’ll keep you going with teas and coffees, of course.
As ever it’s a women-only event with a friendly and informal vibe.
Our first Simply Networking event will be held at the Mercure Hotel in Paignton. More dates to come across the county if the demand is there!
About the venue
The Mercure Paignton is a modern seafront hotel overlooking the English Riviera and Paignton Green. The town centre is on our doorstep. Torquay is 4 minutes by train from this Torbay hotel. Seaview rooms are finished to a high standard with spectacular views of the coast, perfect for relaxing family or romantic holidays in Devon. The hotel is conveniently close to beaches and the South West Coastal Path, while Paignton Zoo, Pier and UNESCO Global Geopark are nearby for memorable days out to suit all ages.
Interior design is inspired by the 19th-century seafront houses and UNESCO Global Geopark that shape Paignton’s history. Subtle touches nod to the glamour of the English Riviera, with natural shades bringing a botanical tone throughout the hotel. Guests can find state-of-the-art equipment in our fully-equipped gym. For a slower pace, head to our modern international restaurant for a relaxing meal; in the bar, our sun terrace is a perfect place to enjoy a drink overlooking the seafront and beach.
Mercure Paignton The Park hotel, enviably positioned on the English Riviera and Paignton seafront. Easily accessed by road or train, the hotel is the perfect position for exploring the Devon coast and countryside.
Your Hosts
Maureen Townsend from Astrality Business Services and Louise Jenner, The Dream Job Coach will be your hosts on the day. Please contact us with any queries you may have.
Timings

10.00 – 10.30 am – Welcome & Intros
10.30 – 11.20 am – Simply Networking – Your chance to find out what other members do for a living and to share information about your business too!
11.20 – 11.30 am – Close

Tickets
£2.00 from every ticket will be donated to a charity chosen by the Mercure Paignton. Chosen charity is The Seal Project.
Please scroll down to book your tickets. Members’ discounts apply.

Devon Women in Business Networking Lunch (March)
2024-03-28 12:30 - 14:30 | Dartmoor Halfway Inn, Ashburton Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6JW, United Kingdom
Devon Women In Business March Networking Lunch
The March Devon Women in Business Networking Lunch is at the Dartmoor Halfway Inn near Newton Abbot. It’s one of our favourite venues as it’s easy to find and has plenty of free parking. Also, the food is delicious and the team are really friendly and helpful. What more could you ask for?
This is women-only networking with a relaxed vibe. Our focus is on the conversations which can often lead to collaborations and other business opportunities.
Menu TBC
Delicious 2-course menu plus tea and coffee to finish. The menu details are being finalised but will look something like this!
Salad/Ploughman’s
Small fish n Chips
Sausage & Mash

Followed by:
Cheesecake
Brownie
Fruit Salad

Hosts
Group leaders, Louise Jenner and Maureen Frost will be hosting the September networking lunch.
Timings
12.30-2.30 pm
Price
£35 per person. (Silver, Gold and Platinum Members’ Discounts apply.)

International Women's Day - Mercure
2024-03-08 17:00 - 18:30 | Mercure Hotel, 22-25 Esplanade Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6BQ, United Kingdom
International Women’s Day at Mercure
Celebrate International Women’s Day at the Mercure Paignton.
Enjoy a glass of fizz, nibbles, live music and speeches from inspiring women including Maureen Townsend from Devon Women in Business!
To attend this free event, please email: emily.hardy@accor.com

International Women's Day
2024-03-08 | Devon
This year, Maureen will be representing DWIB at an International Women’s Day event in Torbay while Louise will be at the Women’s Business Breakfast at Lympstone Manor near Exmouth.

Bank of England Round Table Event
2024-02-14 10:30 - 13:00 | Mount Kelly, Parkwood Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0HZ, United Kingdom
Bank of England Round Table Event
Female business owners in Devon are invited to attend a Round Table event with the Bank of England to discuss the effects of UK monetary policy on female-led businesses and share experiences of business conditions locally.
We will begin with relaxed networking and a light brunch in the beautiful library at Mount Kelly College. (Please note that access to the Library is via a stone staircase.)
Once seated at the stunning round table, a representative of the Bank of England will deliver a short presentation on the latest Monetary Policy before listening to attendees share their experiences.
Timings
10:30 am: Informal Networking
11.00 am: Brunch is served (catering by Mount Kelly)
11:30: Presentation by a representative of the Bank of England

Headlines from the latest forecast

11:45 pm: Round Table Discussion

The labour market – is it any easier or harder to hire good people and what sort of pay pressures are there this year?
Costs and Prices – are there areas where inflation is still being felt or expected, and what this means for margins?
Demand – are businesses seeing any changes in demand as cost of living continues and whether high interest rates are a factor?

1:00 pm: End

About the Bank of England
The Bank of England was founded as a private bank in 1694 to act as banker to the Government. Today we are the UK’s central bank.
Monetary policy is action that a country’s central bank or government can take to influence how much money is in the economy and how much it costs to borrow.
As the UK’s central bank, we use two main monetary policy tools. First, we set the interest rate that we charge banks to borrow money from us – this is Bank Rate. Second, we can buy bonds to lower the interest rates on savings and loans through quantitative easing (QE).

About Mount Kelly

The Head Master’s Address by Mr Guy Ayling, MA – Head Master and Principal of the Foundation
“Mount Kelly, set on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, combines academic excellence, an outstanding range of opportunities beyond the classroom and exceptional pastoral care.
The Mount Kelly education stands apart in the values and attitudes of its young men and women. Compassion, tolerance, kindness, integrity, generosity of spirit and a commitment to service underpin a determined dedication to academic excellence.

Mount Kelleians are nurtured by a sensitive rigour in which they are expected to take the risk of being more than what they may think they are, to pick themselves up, and others too, when things do not go their way and in so doing to learn the true nature, joy and responsibility of success.
Preparing our pupils to take their places in a challenging and rapidly evolving world with confidence and courage and gifting them the skills, in the words of John Donne, to be ‘involved in Mankind’, is our duty and should be that of all places of learning. I hope our website gives you a glimpse of what Mount Kelly has to offer – but it can only be a foretaste.
We would be delighted to arrange a visit so that you can see the way we work, and experience the atmosphere and spirit of Mount Kelly for yourself.”
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About Devon Women in Business

Devon Women In Business (DWIB) is a membership network for women working across the county of Devon. We aim to provide support and celebrate their achievements through women-only networking events, workshops and the annual DWIB Awards.
Louise Jenner, The Dream Job Coach and Maureen Townsend from Astrality Business Services lead the group and together they plan to grow the organisation as a one-stop shop for all Devon Women in Business. There is a DWIB membership/sponsorship for all budgets so there is an opportunity for everyone to get involved. Follow #DWIB on social media.

DWIB Evening Networking at Indi-Yang
2024-01-25 19:00 - 22:00 | Indi-Yang, 98, Belgrave Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5HZ, United Kingdom
DWIB Evening Networking at Indi-Yang in Torquay – New for 2024!
Join us for our first evening networking event at Indi-Yang in Torquay. It might be cold and dark outside at the end of January but there’s sure to be a warm welcome as we step inside one of the leading pan-Asian restaurants in Devon.
This is a women-only networking event. (Servers may be may be of any gender.)
Set Menu
To Start: A variety of mixed starters, including Gyozas, Spring Rolls, Thai Chicken and Poppadoms.
Mains: An array of curries: Chicken Malay-Yang, Lamb North Indian, Chicken Masala and Vegetable Dansak.
Sides: Pilau Rice and various Naan Breads.
Seating
Seating will be upstairs and drinks can be ordered via your server or directly from the bar.
Your Hosts
Maureen Townsend and Louise Jenner will be your hosts for the evening.
About Indi-Yang
Indi-Yang stands at the forefront of precision cooking, and it’s all thanks to Rehan’s pioneering spirit. We are proud to be the home of the first digital tandoori oven, setting new standards in the world of culinary precision. Chefs and restaurant owners from across the UK and beyond flock to Indi-Yang to learn and implement these cutting-edge techniques in their Asian hospitality businesses. Rehan’s dedication to advancing the art of cooking has created a hub for culinary exploration and innovation. At Indi-Yang, we combine tradition with technology, and every dish we serve tells a story of passion, expertise, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Join us on this gastronomic adventure, where each bite is a brand new taste memory waiting to be savoured. Indi-Yang – Where Tradition Meets Innovation, and Every Dish is a Masterpiece.
Tickets
Members’ discounts apply. For more information on becoming a member please visit our Membership Comparison page.
Non-members (Guests) are welcome to attend this event. (Please select the Standard Ticket option.)

DWIB Workshop - Create Your Dream Business Vision Board
2024-01-18 10:00 - 12:30 | Winslade Manor, Winslade Park Avenue, Manor Drive, Clyst St Mary,, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1FY, United Kingdom
Create Your Dream Business Vision Board
NEW DATE: 18th January 2024 (This event was rescheduled due to circumstances beyond our control.)
Create Your Dream Business Vision Board at this workshop for Devon Women in Business by Louise Jenner, The Dream Job Coach.
Creating a vision board with Louise is a fun and inspiring approach to business planning. The nature of the exercise may mean that you think about your business goals in a different way and focus on what’s really important to you.
All materials will be provided but you are encouraged to bring old magazines and newspapers from your home or office to add to the resources available to you on the day. There will be no googling as this will be a tech-free zone!
Sceptical about Vision Boards?
Louise says: “When I was first asked to create a vision board in this way I was sceptical, to say the least! I felt like I was being asked to do some kind of Blue Peter exercise but what I found was this. The practical, tech-free approach meant that I used parts of my mind that hadn’t been exercised for many years and I became more creative than I thought possible. A Dream Business Vision Board is now an essential part of my business planning every year.”
Louise will guide you through your visioning process and encourage you to make a vision board for your dream business that will inspire you throughout the months to come.

10 Reasons to Create a Vision Board

Creating a vision board can be a powerful tool for manifesting your goals and dreams. Here are ten reasons why you might consider making one:

Provides clarity: A vision board can help you clarify what you truly want in life and what you need to focus on to achieve it.
Helps you stay motivated: By keeping your goals and dreams in front of you, you are more likely to stay motivated and take action towards achieving them.
Increases positivity: Focusing on what you want to achieve can help shift your mindset towards a more positive outlook on life.
Encourages creativity: Creating a vision board is a creative process that can help you tap into your imagination and come up with new ideas.
Helps with decision-making: When you have a clear vision of what you want, it can be easier to make decisions that align with your goals.
Boosts confidence: Seeing your goals and dreams on a vision board can help boost your confidence and belief in yourself.
Promotes mindfulness: Taking the time to create a vision board requires you to be present and mindful, which can have a positive impact on your overall well-being.
Provides a visual reminder: By having a visual reminder of your goals and dreams, you are more likely to stay on track and focused on what you want to achieve.
Encourages goal-setting: Creating a vision board can help you set specific, measurable goals that you can work towards.
Fosters a sense of purpose: Having a clear vision of what you want in life can help you feel more purposeful and fulfilled.

Workshop Structure
10 am: Welcome Networking with Tea and Coffee.
10:30 am: Introduction to Vision Boards by Louise Jenner.
10:30-11:45 pm: Practical Session – create your vision board!
11:45 pm: Sharing your Vision – group discussion.
12:30 pm: Finish. Take your Vision Board home and display it in a prominent position to inspire you each day.
About Louise Jenner
Louise Jenner is known as The Dream Job Coach. She has been a self-employed career and business coach since 2013 and works with clients to move them from frustration to fulfilment in their professional lives.
Based near Newton Abbot, she usually (but not always) works online via Zoom.
Louise had a long career in hospitality and retail management before making her career-change. Louise is also the co-leader of the Devon Women in Business Network and runs the coworking group, Laptop Friday in Bovey Tracey.
