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SUMMARY:DWIB Simply Networking - Exeter Racecourse
DESCRIPTION:Simply Networking at Exeter Racecourse\nJoin us for a fun\, friendly and refreshingly different networking event at Exeter Racecourse. \nSimply Networking is all about making it easy to meet new people and have real conversations. Our popular speed networking format means there’s no awkward hovering around wondering who to talk to next. You’ll have the opportunity to meet plenty of other local business people in a relaxed and welcoming environment. \nEvent details\nTuesday 27th October 2026\n10.30 am–12 noon\nGolden Jubilee Room\, Exeter Racecourse \nYour hosts: Louise Jenner and Maureen Townsend \nTea\, coffee and biscuits will be provided; there’s free parking on site\, and we’ll have views across the racecourse while we network. \nWhat to expect\nWe’ll start with time to grab a drink\, settle in and say hello before getting everyone involved in our fun speed networking. \nYou’ll have a series of short conversations with different people\, giving you the chance to introduce yourself\, discover what others do and spot those all-important opportunities to continue the conversation afterwards. \nIt’s friendly\, informal and designed to make networking actually feel enjoyable! \nBring your business cards\, your enthusiasm and your best 60-second introduction. We’ll take care of the rest. \n\nWith thanks to Exeter Racecourse\nA huge thank you to Exeter Racecourse for sponsoring this Simply Networking event by generously providing the Golden Jubilee Room. \nTheir support means we can bring the Devon business community together in this fantastic venue\, complete with free parking and fabulous views across the racecourse. \nWe’re delighted to be working with them and very grateful for their support of Devon Women in Business.
URL:https://devonwomeninbusiness.com/dwib-events2/dwib-simply-networking-exeter-racecourse/
LOCATION:Exeter Racecourse\, Kennford\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX6 7XS\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Devon Women in Business Awards 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Devon Women in Business Awards 2026 (Save the Date!)\nJoin us as we celebrate the achievements of women in business across the county of Devon and present the 6th annual DWIB Awards. The DWIB Awards were launched in 2021 by Louise Jenner and Maureen Townsend and get bigger and better each year! \nCategories\nThere are 12 categories this year: \n\nStart-Up of the Year (female-led business) – Sponsored by Fran Minifie Photography\nSmall Business of the Year (female-led business) – Sponsored by Louise Jenner\, The Dream Job Coach\nSole Trader / Freelancer of the Year (female-led business) – Sponsored by Dartmoor Reach Alpaca and Glamping Farm\nEmployer of the Year (female-led business) – Sponsored by Margaret Oscar Employee Engagement\nInspirational Leader of the Year (female) – Sponsored by Business Fest SW\nFemale Employee of the Year – Sponsored by Jo Douglas\, Midlife Harmony\nCustomer Service Excellence (female-led business) – Sponsored by Ladram Bay\nContribution to the Community (over and above normal business activity) – Sponsored by Newton Abbot Racecourse\nCommunity Group / Charity of the Year (run by a woman) – Presented by Memory Matters\nUnsung Hero (formerly Supporting Act) (male or female individual) – Sponsored by Accentuate Visuals\nFemale Apprentice of the Year – Sponsored by tbc\nFemale Director of the Year – Sponsored by Dawes Accountants\n\nWinners receive a trophy sponsored by Platinum Member\, Dawes Accountants\, a certificate and a ‘golden buzzer’ through to the semi-finals of the West Country Women Awards 2027. \nThe Judges\nThe DWIB Awards are judged by Louise Jenner\, Maureen Townsend and Emma Woodward in conjunction with the Category Sponsors. \nCharity\nThis year we will be holding a raffle in aid of Memory Matters. Please let us know if you would like to donate a prize.  DRCSAS won the Female-Led\, Charity / Community Group / Project of the Year 2024. \nVenue\nWe are delighted to be able to hold this event in The Estuary Suite at Sandy Park Conference Centre\, Exeter. \nDinner Menu\nYou will be served a delicious 3-course dinner followed by tea/coffee and after-dinner mints.\n \n\n\n\nCourse\n\n\nVegetarian choice\n\n\n\n\nStarter\nSmoked duck breast\, hen egg\, baby gem\, salsa verde & coriander roasted corn\nPoached salmon\, kimchi mayonnaise\, pickled cucumber\, sesame\, seaweed potato puffs & watercress\nCandied beetroots\, lemon purée\, whipped chive cream\, savoury granola & watercress\n\n\nMain\nPressed lamb shoulder\, garlic & rosemary mash\, honey roasted parsnip\, rainbow chard & pan jus\nRoasted chicken breast\, tarragon potato terrine\, creamed cabbage & bacon\, carrots & thyme sauce\nPumpkin & sage ravioli\, spinach\, wild mushroom cream sauce & rocket\n\n\nDessert\nBlackberry fool & white chocolate crumble\nGateau opera\, coffee & dark chocolate mousse\nBaked apple & cinnamon galette\, mulled wine purée\, vanilla cream & roasted pumpkin seed\n\n\n\n Drinks\nThe bar will be open all evening for you to buy your own drinks. Or you can request a pre-order form for your drinks by emailing devonwomeninbusiness@gmail.com and then sending your completed form to Sandy Park. \nDress Code\nIt’s not ‘black tie’\, but it is a party\, so feel free to dress up.  \nTransport & Accommodation\nThere is plenty of parking at the venue (chargeable). Car-sharing is encouraged! \nThe Marriott Courtyard Sandy Park Hotel is situated next to Sandy Park Conference Centre and has 250 Bedrooms. Should you wish to make a group booking of 10 rooms or more please contact your Sandy Park Event Coordinator to receive preferential rates. Alternatively\, you can book individual discounted rooms through the link below: \n\n\n\nBook your corporate rate for Sandy Park Affiliates \n\n\n\n*Please note this link will allow you to book up to 3 rooms at a time. When booking through this link\, you also receive parking and a 24 hour cancellation with no pre-payment. \nTickets\nScroll down to book your tickets now.  Members’ and Finalists’ discounts apply.   \nWhen booking a table of 8 or 10\, please buy your tickets and then email us a list of names so we can ensure you are all seated together! \nEmail: devonwomeninbusiness@gmail.com \nTimings for the Evening\n6.00 pm –  Arrival\n6.30 pm –  Starter\n7.00 pm –  Main Course\n7.45 pm –  Awards Ceremony Part 1\n8.15 pm –  Dessert & Entertainment\n8.45 pm –  Awards Ceremony Part 2\n9.15 pm –  Coffee and mints\n9.30 pm –  Charity Raffle\n10.00 pm – Networking and Celebrating\n11.00 pm – Goodnight!
URL:https://devonwomeninbusiness.com/dwib-events2/devon-women-in-business-awards-2026/
LOCATION:Sandy Park\, Sandy Park Conference & Banqueting Centre\, Sandy Park Way\,\, Exeter\, Devon\, EX2 7NN\, United Kingdom
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