Devon Women in Business

DWIB Online Networking Event
2024-06-13 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-05-09 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-04-11 09:30 - 11:00 (Europe/London) | 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

DWIB Awards Launch 2024
2024-06-06 10:30 - 12:00 | Winslade Manor, Winslade Park Avenue, Manor Drive, Clyst St Mary,, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1FY, United Kingdom
DWIB Awards Launch 2024
Join us for the DWIB Awards Launch 2024 at the prestigious Winslade Manor in Exeter. There will be relaxed networking on The Terrace and the opportunity to learn about the categories and sponsors for this year’s Awards. Previous DWIB Award Winners are invited to talk about their experiences and the impact that winning their awards had on them and their business.
Sponsors are invited to showcase their businesses by displaying banners and flyers.
Celebration Brunch
Enjoy fresh fruit juice, tea or coffee and a delicious celebration brunch in our private gazebo on the Terrace.
Brunch to include:

Jugs of fresh fruit juice
A selection of freshly baked pastries
Banana Bread
Seasonal Fruit
Yogurt pots with homemade granola, compote and fruit
Hot drinks
Jugs of water for the table

Parking
There is ample parking at Winslade Manor and good public transport links too.
Tickets
Tickets must be booked in advance. Please scroll down to book yours now. Members’ discounts apply.
Hosts
Your Hosts: Louise Jenner and Maureen Frost.
Venue
Platinum member, Winslade Manor are proud sponsors of the DWIB Awards 2024.
Nestled on the outskirts of Exeter, surrounded by 86 acres of stunning parkland, Winslade Manor will give you a feeling of understated luxury and offers a pretty perfect place to unwind.
Built in the early 19th century, this beautiful, listed mansion, set in the heart of Devon, has been lovingly restored from its classical origins and rewoven into a lifestyle destination and luxury offices.

Devon Day
2024-06-04 - 2024-06-05 | Devon

DWIB Networking Brunch (May)
2024-05-23 10:00 - 12:30 | 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.

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.
