July might be full of summer evening drinks in the garden and picnics in the park, but there's also plenty to keep business people busy this July — and we're even planning for Christmas already!
SoGlos rounds up some of the best to get in your diary this month...
Evening networking event with CIPR South West at Gloucester Brewery
CIPR South West — a Chartered Institute of Public Relations regional branch — is going on a networking tour this summer, giving CIPR members and non-members the opportunity to network with other public relations businesses and also meet some of the CIPR committee.
Taking place on Thursday 4 July 2024 from 5.30pm to 8.30pm at Warehouse 4 at Gloucester Brewery in the Docks, tickets include an arrival drink and canapés.
Contact Lizzie Homer at Active Gloucestershire for tickets.
Apprenticeship roadshow in the Forest of Dean
Showcasing all things apprenticeships, the Gloucestershire Careers Hub is setting up at AccXel Construction School in Cinderford for this bonanza roadshow with tutors, employers, training providers and a vast panel of experts and advisors to answer all your questions about apprenticeships, degree apprenticeships, employment, training and more.
The event takes place on Monday 8 July 2024 from 5pm to 7pm — secure your spot via Eventbrite.
Hollie Gazzard Trust Active Bystander Conference 2024 at Hartpury University
The Hollie Gazzard Trust — SoGlos's Charity of the Year 2024 — is hosting the country's first Active Bystander Conference this July 2024, with expert speakers and academics sharing how Active Bystander training can empower communities to intervene in harassment, abuse and violence.
On Wednesday 10 July 2024 with registrations from 9am and the conference starting at 10am, keynote speakers on this potentially life-saving topic at the event at Hartpury University include Bishop of Gloucester Rt. Reverend Rachel Treweek; chair of the Race and Equality Commission Gloucestershire, Rupert Walters; and Exeter University associate professor, Rachel Fenton, among others.
Tickets cost £50 and are available on a first-come, first-served basis, with 100 spaces. For more information, or to book tickets, visit the Ticketpass website.
Christmas business workshop for the hospitality sector at No 131 in Cheltenham
Okay, we know it's only July, but, if you want your business to be Christmas ready by November, then you need to start planning now! And this seminar on Thursday 11 July 2024 from 3pm to 6pm with the people at Christmas Makers, Wagada Digital and 10 Yetis is going to do just that.
With tips on how to make this year the best Christmas ever for your hospitality business, this free workshop covers early planning, digital and website marketing, PR, social media, Christmas decorations and making the most out of the festive season, exclusively for hospitality owners and managers.
Catch the workshop at No 131 in Cheltenham and get a ticket via Eventbrite.
Neighbourhood networking event at Parsonage 53 in Dursley
Set up by local business owners who realised that Dursley was lacking for networking opportunities, this new breakfast networking event takes place on the second Thursday of every month.
At restaurant Parsonage 53 in Dursley on Thursday 11 July 2024 from 8.30am to 10am, the event kicks off with tea, coffee and pastries, with the chance to connect and get to know the local community and its businesses.
Contact Parsonage 53 for more information.
How to communicate your sustainability journey with The Growth Hub in Gloucester
Sustainability is a key concern for all businesses now, and how you communicate what you're doing towards it is important, especially if complying with the Green Claims Code to stop greenwashing.
The Growth Hub Gloucestershire has got this covered in its free workshop to help businesses authentically share how they're supporting the environment. On Wednesday 17 July 2024 from 9.30am to 12.30pm, The Growth Hub will be at the University of Gloucestershire's Oxstalls Campus talking about creating compelling and authentic content and PR, avoiding greenwashing, sharing the psychology of how different groups of people react to environmental messages and much more. Visit The Growth Hub's website to book a place.
Workshop on the secrets to a successful website and social media presence with The Growth Hub in Tewkesbury
Another excellent free event from The Growth Hub Gloucestershire, the Tewkesbury hub hosts a session on websites and social media presence and what effect they have on your Google ranking.
And you'll go home with a digital marketing strategy that will help improve your social media and website ranking. Head to the hub at Tewkesbury Borough Council on Tuesday 23 July 2024 from 10am to 1pm, with tickets available on the Growth Hub's website.
