Vulcan Works

Northampton Sales Club
2024-07-18 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
Welcome to the Northampton Sales Club!
Come join us for an exciting in-person event at Vulcan Works. Whether you’re a seasoned sales professional or just starting out, this is the perfect opportunity to network, learn, and grow your sales skills.
Our event will feature an interactive workshops, and plenty of time for you to connect with other sales enthusiasts. Get ready to be inspired and motivated to take your sales game to the next level!
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to expand your sales knowledge and meet like-minded individuals. Mark your calendars and get ready for a morning filled with valuable insights and networking opportunities at the Northampton Sales Club!

The Future of AI: How Multimodal LLMs Will Shape Our Lives
2024-07-26 10:00 - 13:00
Join us at Vulcan Works in Northampton where the team at Takara.AI will help grow your understanding about AI and how this could be used in your business. Stay with us after the event and have lunch for free, provided by Barclays Eagle Labs.
Speakers:
Takara.ai Team
Event Agenda:
10:00 – 10:15: Registration and Opening Remarks

Introduction to Takara.ai and Barclays Eagle Labs partnership
Outline of the session’s agenda

10:15 – 10:45: Keynote Presentation: Introduction to Multimodal LLMs

Definition and significance of multimodal LLMs
Comparison of multimodal LLM architectures vs. traditional LLM architectures
Highlighting the architectural advancements in GPT-4
Explanation of how these changes enhance performance and capabilities
Examples of multimodal LLM applications in various industries

10:45 – 11:00: Case Studies: Funny and Real-World Uses of Multimodal LLMs

Collection of amusing and practical examples of multimodal LLMs in everyday life
Discussion on the impact and potential of these applications

11:00 – 11:10: Break
11:10 – 11:30: Hands-On Demo: Experimental Multimodal LLM in Action

Live demonstration of an experimental multimodal large language model (LLM)
Showcasing capabilities and potential applications
Interactive Q&A during the demo

11:30 – 12:00: Interactive Q&A Session

Open floor for questions
Discussion on specific interests or concerns raised

12:00: Closing Remarks and Lunch Networking

Summary of key takeaways from the event

Barclays Eagle Labs Business Support Drop-In Session: 5
2024-07-31 10:00 - 13:00
Dedicated time for you to speak with a Barclays Eagle Lab representative on how we can support your business aspirations and connect you to the Northamptonshire Ecosystem.
(Please note, you will be contacted by either Owen Moran or Christine Lucas to arrange a specific time for your dedicated drop-in time).

International Coworking Day!
2024-08-09 08:30 - 16:30
🌟Join us for International Coworking Day on the 9th of August!
🌟Free hotdesking on the 9th of August!
🌟Any coworking flexible membership signed between the 5th-16th of August will receive 6 months of half price day rate every time you visit Vulcan Works!

T&C – Flexible coworking memberships are £30 + VAT per month and each visit to Vulcan Works will be the 50% discounted rate at £6 + VAT during the centre opening hours (Mon-Fri 8.30-5.00). This discount will be valid for the first 6 months of your membership, then returning to £12 + VAT per visit. The membership is available with just one-month notice required to cancel. This offer is valid between 5th-16th of August and only to new customers.

CoWork Crew
2024-08-15 09:00 - 16:30
CoWork Club takes the best bits of coworking and networking and jumbles it together in a once-a-month 1 day event.
This month we’ll be having a ‘get stuff done’ session on LinkedIn content planning for the month ahead. Come with ideas and questions, and we’ll help each other out.

Barclays Eagle Labs Business Support Drop-In Session: 6
2024-08-29 10:00 - 13:00

TMM IRL: Why is the measurement of B2B digital so difficult?
2024-09-12 18:00 - 20:00
The Northampton Marketing Meetup is an informal, friendly place for the marketers of Northants to meet, learn, and share knowledge with one another. Come in ‘listen’ not ‘sell’ mode 🙂
We’re heading back to the lovely Vulcan Works for this one, and we just want to get together, say hello, have a chat, and have a nice time.
Think of this as a community event, where the focus is very much on you meeting other people in a chilled out friendly space. We’ll chat over food and drink, listen to an inspirational speaker or two, chat some more, and go home buzzing with new contacts and new ideas.
Let’s have a lovely night in the company of some amazin’ people.
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Speaker: John Woods, Director at Sharp Ahead
Topic: Why is the measurement of B2B digital so difficult?
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The format of the night:
6:00 pm – doors open – drinks, networking, and smiles
6:30 pm – introduction and talks begin
7:00 pm – talks finish, networking, listening, saying hello, and positively lovely people
7:45 pm – end of the night – you leave with new contacts and fresh ideas
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Partnered with Digital Northants, putting local businesses in touch with digital companies who can help solve their problems, to encourage the growth of business in Northamptonshire. Check them out at https://digitalnorthants.com/
Partnered with The ONE Group, whose recruitment team bridges the gap between marketing professionals and a vast network of Northamptonshire businesses, empowering career progression at every stage with unmissable opportunities and job-hunting support. Read more at TheOneGroup.co.uk
Partnered with Vulcan Works, helping entrepreneurs bring world challenging ideas to life. A workspace and community for innovative creatives. Check them out at VulcanWorks.co.uk
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And finally…
This is a donation ticketed event. The ticket price is yours to choose, from £3 to £30 (the average attendees choose to pay £8.79 🙂
We of course understand that these are tough times, so if you are experiencing financial hardship and cannot afford the minimum donation amount, please reach out to el@themarketingmeetup.com and we’ll find a ticket for you (provided capacity hasn’t already been reached!) 🙂
Please let your marketing friends and colleagues know about this group too, we hope to build it into a great resource for the community over the coming months and years. Attendance will be taken at this event. If you sign up but don’t show up, this has a knock on effect on event arrangements. If it happens 3 times, you’re outta here! This is simply a measure to allow appropriate respect to the organisers, speakers, sponsors, and your fellow community members 🙂
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See you there!

Vulcan Sessions: Bringing Heritage and Culture to Life using Immersive Technology
2024-09-26 10:00 - 13:00
Janan Fifield is an expert in making arts accessible for children, young people and adults, including those with serious cognitive and mental health issues. Inspired by his musician father who played for T. Rex and later by his brother with Asperger’s syndrome (who discovered music as a means to express himself and transform his life), Janan first began volunteering 25 years ago to teach DJ skills to disadvantaged young people with all kinds of learning or cognitive disabilities.
His lived experience growing up with a brother with Asperger’s led him to pursue a degree in Psychology and Economics. He was then recruited by a national music charity to deliver this work, soon attaining a level 3 youth work qualification along with a Community Music Leadership Certificate from Northampton University.
Following this, he founded a social enterprise which delivered music-making projects for over 13,000 disadvantaged young beneficiaries of major Northampton agencies – special needs schools, hospitals, colleges, youth clubs, referral units and more. In his words:
“I founded Performing Room because I did not want to say goodbye to beneficiaries after short-term projects; instead I wanted to create a living, breathing, permanent community”.
About Performing Room
We are Performing Room, a charity located in the vibrant Cultural Quarter of Northampton, right across from the Northampton Museum and Art Gallery. At Performing Room, we work with people holistically to help them awaken their wellbeing and potential through the power of music and creativity. Our mission is to unite the community through music and creative arts projects, welcoming children, young people, and adults of all abilities. We also support emerging music artists by sharing our expertise and providing the tools they need to build confidence and hone their skills.
We are at a moment of extraordinary step-change in our growth because we need to scale up rapidly to support the increasing numbers of vulnerable young people in our communities. Our vision is to be able to offer support for every person who needs it in the region, and to become a national flagship for our healing ecosystem.
Our activities include:
Our flagship project ‘Making Music Making Friends’: which is a twice-weekly afternoon activity for up to 40 project participants per session. Participants split up into groups to play music with different instruments, write lyrics, learn digital media skills and more.
1:1 Pastoral care and Mentorship: We provide 1:1 support as needed to identify project participants’ unique needs, signpost to specialist providers (e.g. mental health counsellors), educators and employers.
Multimedia Project: Participants work in small groups to create, produce and perform original artistic content to local audiences in-person and digitally in an effort to share their lived experiences and interests including uncovering local heritage. We have professional musicians and producers onboard, who work with them to develop creative skills in digital content production, song writing and more.
Game Development: Learn game creation, 3D asset creation, and immersive VR/AR technology. One highlight is our 3D virtual tour of late 19th-century Northampton, offering an interactive and educational historical experience.
Heritage Days: Discover our exciting multimedia projects, including children’s board games, video documentaries, comics, and LEGO reconstructions of historic buildings, all part of our effort to bring Northampton’s history back to life.
Facilities for hire:
Accessible Spaces: Ideal for solo performers, theatre groups, schools, (including SEND schools), and disability daycare centres. We have extensive experience catering to individuals with mental health, learning, and physical disabilities.

Vulcan Works Free Hot Desking Day
2024-09-27 08:30 - 17:00, 2024-10-25 08:30 - 17:00, 2024-11-29 08:30 - 17:00, 2024-12-20 08:30 - 17:00
Join Vulcan Works on the last Friday of every month for Free Hot Desking day, experience a productive, flexible work environment! Whether you’re a freelancer, remote worker, or entrepreneur, this is the perfect opportunity to try out our dynamic coworking space without any cost.
Enjoy high-speed internet, comfortable workstations, an access to our communal areas, all while networking with like-minded professionals. Drop in any time between 8:30am and 5pm and see how our space can boost your productivity.
Come for the free desk, stay for the creative energy!

Vulcan Works Macmillan Coffee Morning
2024-09-27 10:30 - 17:00
Vulcan Works will be hosting Macmillan Coffee Morning on the 27th September, 10:30am till everything has gone! It is a wonderful opportunity to come together, enjoy some delicious treats and raise funds for a fantastic cause.
If you would like to get involved & bring something you have baked or bought please can you add a list of allergens and let us know so we can add you to the list of providers! 😊
Cash and card accepted – this is such a worthy cause & we would be so grateful if you could participate 😊

Mastering Financial Management for Growth & Attracting Investment
2024-10-16 10:00 - 16:00
A comprehensive one-day workshop designed exclusively for entrepreneurs aiming to strengthen their financial management skills in a bid to grow their business and/or attract investment. This workshop will provide you with essential knowledge and practical insights to manage your finances effectively, drive business growth, and attract potential investors.
Key Learning Objectives: Participants will learn

Understanding Financial Statements: How to interpret and analyse income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
Financial Planning & Budgeting: How to create realistic financial projections and budgets to guide your business decisions.
Cash Flow Management: Discover strategies to maintain a healthy cash flow, manage working capital efficiently, and avoid cash flow pitfalls.
Managerial Decision Making: Learn how to make better financial decisions that will grow your business
Investment Readiness: Understand how to prepare for and attract funding into your business

Workshop Highlights

Real-world case studies and examples
Hands-on exercises and group activities
Networking opportunities with like-minded entrepreneurs

CoWork Crew October
2024-10-17 09:00 - 16:30
CoWork Club takes the best bits of coworking and networking and jumbles it together in a once-a-month 1 day event.
This month we’ll be having a ‘get stuff done’ session on LinkedIn content planning for the month ahead. Come with ideas and questions, and we’ll help each other out.
This month James Sandbrook will be sharing how he used storytelling to get new customers.

BID Business Networking Session 4: Cyber Security- Keeping your data safe
2024-10-30 17:30 - 20:30
The next BID Business Networking session for the professional services sector will be held at Vulcan Works from 5.30pm to 7.30pm on Wednesday, 30 October.
The session will feature a panel of guest speakers discussing the important issue of cyber security and how it’s vital that business owners keep up to speed with the measures they need to adopt to protect their data.
The Government reports that in the 12 months leading up to January 2024 there were 7.8 million reported cyber crimes against UK businesses.
Heather Francis is the Digital and Technology Delivery Manager within the Office of the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, overseeing the technical strategic direction and technical projects within police and fire services in Northamptonshire while raising the profile of cyber security within the county.
Heather runs the Northamptonshire Cyber Security Forum, in conjunction with Northamptonshire Police. It meets monthly to share best practice and guidance, raise awareness of cyber threats and provides an informal support network for local organisations.
Chris Lambert of Datasense has been running various IT support businesses from Northampton for the past 20 years, working alongside business owners to help ensure their IT Systems run smoothly. Chris will offer guidance on how to avoid common mistakes and also outline the resources available from the East Midlands Cyber Resilience Centre.
Evelyn Williams of In2secure, a company that specialises in offering cyber security services to businesses throughout Northamptonshire, will provide an introduction to the Cyber Essentials scheme and practical ways you can protect your business and personal life from cybercrime.
This session ties in with Cyber Awareness Month and will be followed by a half-day event in November for businesses interested in taking a deeper dive into this issue.

Aufgabe Hour: Solving Business Challenges with Technology
2024-10-31 10:00 - 11:30
Come and watch business owners from Northampton present their vision and challenges to a panel of experienced tech biz leaders in a unique and engaging format. The panelists will proffer practical solutions to improve and reinvent their business with technology.
You will also get the chance to chat with the panelists and guests over lunch after the event.

LINK:Aufgabe Hour – Solving Business Challenges with Technology Tickets, Thu, Oct 31, 2024 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

TMM IRL: Content That Connects. How to build a cross-platform audience and turn viewers into returning fans
2024-11-14 18:00 - 20:00
The Northampton Marketing Meetup is an informal, friendly place for the marketers of Northants to meet, learn, and share knowledge with one another. Come in ‘listen’ not ‘sell’ mode 🙂
We’re heading back to the lovely Vulcan Works for this one, and we just want to get together, say hello, have a chat, and have a nice time.
Think of this as a community event, where the focus is very much on you meeting other people in a chilled out friendly space. We’ll chat over food and drink, listen to an inspirational speaker or two, chat some more, and go home buzzing with new contacts and new ideas.
Let’s have a lovely night in the company of some amazin’ people.
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Speaker: Richard Boon – Co-Founder of OH SIX
Topic: Content That Connects how build a cross-platform audience and turn viewers into returning fans.
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The format of the night:
6:00 pm – doors open – drinks, networking, and smiles
6:30 pm – introduction and talks begin
7:00 pm – talks finish, networking, listening, saying hello, and positively lovely people
7:45 pm – end of the night – you leave with new contacts and fresh ideas
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Partnered with Digital Northants, putting local businesses in touch with digital companies who can help solve their problems, to encourage the growth of business in Northamptonshire. Check them out at https://digitalnorthants.com/
Partnered with The ONE Group, whose recruitment team bridges the gap between marketing professionals and a vast network of Northamptonshire businesses, empowering career progression at every stage with unmissable opportunities and job-hunting support. Read more at TheOneGroup.co.uk
Partnered with Vulcan Works, helping entrepreneurs bring world challenging ideas to life. A workspace and community for innovative creatives. Check them out at VulcanWorks.co.uk
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And finally…
This is a donation ticketed event. The ticket price is yours to choose, from £3 to £30 (the average attendees choose to pay £8.79 🙂
We of course understand that these are tough times, so if you are experiencing financial hardship and cannot afford the minimum donation amount, please reach out to el@themarketingmeetup.com and we’ll find a ticket for you (provided capacity hasn’t already been reached!) 🙂
Please let your marketing friends and colleagues know about this group too, we hope to build it into a great resource for the community over the coming months and years. Attendance will be taken at this event. If you sign up but don’t show up, this has a knock on effect on event arrangements. If it happens 3 times, you’re outta here! This is simply a measure to allow appropriate respect to the organisers, speakers, sponsors, and your fellow community members 🙂
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See you there!

The Rise and Rise Of AR and VR Technologies
2024-11-19 09:00 - 13:30
Despite AR and VR technologies being the “next big thing” for quite a while now, often the practical applications and uses are limited, whether due to bulky and costly equipment, less-than-progressive-attitudes or other considerations.
This event, organised with the Design, Simulation and Modelling Special Interest Group explores the practical uses of AR/VR and other visualisation technologies.
How can these technologies make the difference in your business? Are the potential gains in efficiency and accuracy worth the investment? How far away are we from these technologies allowing us to make a quantum leap forward?
Join us to hear from experts in the field and people who use these kinds of technologies and see the difference it can make.
One of the speakers is Rob Rowsell from Wirth Research who will detail the work they did on their 2008 LMP1 car where they used VR to get the initial designs right, live imaging overlays during production and AR technology to work with the team and improve their servicing efficiency.
More speakers will be announced soon, but book today to ensure you don’t miss out as places are limited.
This event is kindly supported by Silverstone Park, and is being held at Vulcan Works, Northampton.
Tickets are available HERE.

Oxford Innovation Sessions: A New Series of Talks from tech leaders
2024-11-20 09:00 - 13:00
A new initiative designed to bring industry-leading insights to local businesses has officially launched. The Oxford Innovation Sessions, a series of six exclusive talks, will feature experts from top companies including Microsoft, Barclays, and Oxford Innovation Finance, covering cutting-edge topics in Artificial Intelligence, Business Development, Marketing, and more.
The Oxford Innovation Sessions aim to address some of the most pressing challenges faced by businesses today, from securing financing and leveraging new technologies, to navigating the evolving digital marketing landscape.
The Oxford Innovation Sessions will run from now until March 2025, with events exclusively available to Oxford Innovation Space customers.
Each session will feature a 30-minute talk from a leading expert followed by interactive Q&A, all streamed live online.
The first event, “Developing Intelligent Solutions with AI and Unlocking GPT’s Power”, will be led by Michael Gillett & Paul Veck from Microsoft on Thursday, November 19th. You can sign up for this event here.
The session will provide valuable insights into securing funding from angel investors and venture capitalists, a critical topic for startups and growing businesses.

Cowork Crew November
2024-11-21 08:30 - 16:30
CoWork Crew takes the best bits of coworking and networking and jumbles it together in a once-a-month 1 day event.
This month we’ll be having a ‘get stuff done’ session on LinkedIn content planning for the month ahead. Come with ideas and questions, and we’ll help each other out.
This month Mel Barfield will be talking about what tone of voice is and why it is so important.

Strategic Marketing & AI
2024-11-21 09:30 - 15:00
Strategic Marketing & AI – 21st Nov
Are you a local business owner in West Northamptonshire looking to boost your marketing efforts?
You can now take advantage of the FREE ‘Strategic Marketing & AI’ workshop fully funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (#UKSPF) and delivered by the University of Bedfordshire in partnership with the West Northants Economy Team.
The workshop offers latest strategies to drive engagement, boost #brand awareness, and maximise your #online presence. In addition to the free training, the West Northamptonshire Growth & Innovation programme offers tailored support, subsidised graduate employment, access to #grant funding (eligibility criteria applies) and peer-to-peer networking.
Come along to learn how to:
🔎 Create a vision that captures people’s attention
🔎 Create effective marketing strategies
🔎 Experience a hands-on session exploring the use of AI platforms
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>>> Businesses must register for the UKSPF programme to attend the workshop.
📲 To register, visit: www.beds.ac.uk/ukspf-wnc

How to Sell & Serve 2
2024-11-27 10:00 - 12:00
Matt will reveal exactly what to say during sales conversations to ensure that they result in more sales, more revenue, and ultimately, you being able to serve more people.
Matthew Elwell and Nick James co-founded the Elite Closing Academy in August 2018, a place for Entrepreneurs, Business Owners and Sales Teams to dramatically increase their sales without coming across as pushy or manipulative.
They offer professional accredited (IAPC&M) sales and closing training, coaching and mentoring packages to sales teams and individuals all around the world.
Every single month, their members get training, development and coaching on how to serve, sell and close at an Elite level.
If you’re ready to turn uncertainty in sales conversations into clarity and confidence, this session is your chance to gain the tools to make it happen.
You’ll leave with:
· Proven Phrases that take the guesswork out of handling objections and closing deals
· Techniques to build genuine connections with your clients, and
· A Clear Sales Approach that makes closing feel natural, not forced
· Everything Matt will teach is designed to be applied immediately, so you’ll be able to see results immediately you implement them..
Ready to transform the way you sell?
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best and take your business to new heights.

Developing Intelligent Solutions with AI and Unlocking GPT’s Power
2024-11-28 09:00 - 11:00
Oxford Innovation Sessions: A New Series of Talks from tech leaders
A new initiative designed to bring industry-leading insights to local businesses has officially launched. The Oxford Innovation Sessions, a series of six exclusive talks, will feature experts from top companies including Microsoft, Barclays, and Oxford Innovation Finance, covering cutting-edge topics in Artificial Intelligence, Business Development, Marketing, and more.
The Oxford Innovation Sessions aim to address some of the most pressing challenges faced by businesses today, from securing financing and leveraging new technologies, to navigating the evolving digital marketing landscape.
The Oxford Innovation Sessions will run from now until March 2025, with events exclusively available to Oxford Innovation Space customers.
Each session will feature a 30-minute talk from a leading expert followed by interactive Q&A, all streamed live online. The first event, “Developing Intelligent Solutions with AI and Unlocking GPT’s Power”, will be led by Michael Gillett & Paul Veck from Microsoft on Thursday, November 28th.
The session will provide valuable insights into securing funding from angel investors and venture capitalists, a critical topic for startups and growing businesses.

The Vulcan Sessions - 7: Product Management and Design Essentials
2024-11-29 10:00 - 12:00
Navigating the startup journey in project management
In this session, David Sikharulidze from Mavis Tech will share his experiences in product development as they work on innovative smart glasses designed for visually impaired and blind individuals.
David will illustrate how they transformed a single idea into the creation of almost ten prototypes before finalising their product. This journey, though intensive in research and development, taught Mavis Tech invaluable lessons.
By learning from their mistakes, you might save time and resources when developing physical products. David is now on the brink of releasing their smart glasses for visually impaired and blind to the market and are set to begin internal manufacturing. Their insights will be beneficial for any company or startup involved in creating or aspiring to create an electronic product.
Mavis Technologies was established in August 2023, following the completion of David’s master’s degree at the University of Northampton. Motivated by personal experience as a visually impaired individual, David recognised the challenges faced by those with visual impairments and sought to create a company dedicated to developing assistive gadgets and smart glasses for the visually impaired and blind community.
Drawing inspiration from the concept of empowerment and independence, the idea for Mavis was born, with a name derived from Magic and Vision, symbolising their belief in creating solutions that empower individuals with low or no vision.

Go Green Go Big – Boost Your Website and Revenue in the Eco-Digital Economy
2024-12-04 09:00 - 11:00
Join us for an interactive workshop where you’ll learn how going green with your website can attract more visitors, improve SEO, and reduce your digital carbon footprint.
Why Go Green with Your Website?
Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword – it’s a powerful business strategy. Today’s customers value eco-friendly brands, and sites that meet these expectations attract more traffic and build greater loyalty. Plus, every step toward a greener site means a faster, more efficient experience for your users.
Workshop Highlights:
Eco-Optimised Performance: Supercharge your site with green hosting, low-code design, and optimised images so your site loads faster and emits less CO₂.
SEO Meets Sustainability: Search engines love a fast, efficient site. Discover how going green can help you rank higher and drive more organic traffic.
Easy Wins for Going Green: Explore practical tips like choosing lightweight themes, using efficient video codecs, and smart hosting options that reduce energy and elevate the user experience.
Leave with actionable insights to help your website work harder, greener, and smarter – fuelling growth for both your brand and the planet!
Agenda:
9:00 to 9:30: Networking
9:30 to 10:30: Workshop
10:30 to 11:00: Q&A / Networking
Join us on the 4th December and make your website a lean, green, high-performing machine with Marie Cox and Daniel Lister!
Find out more about Poppy Eco Hub on our website at poppyecohub.com

Cowork Crew: Paid ads for micro businesses – is it worth the time and money?
2025-01-16 09:00 - 16:30
Cowork Crew takes the best bits of coworking and networking and jumbles it together in a once-a-month 1 day event.
This month Silvia Coletto will be talking about paid ads for micro businesses – is it worth the time and money?
Tickets are limited by desk space, so sign up now to grab your spot!
Your speaker
Silvia Coletto, PPC Specialist & Marketing Speaker
Paid ads for micro businesses – is it worth the time and money?
PPC for freelancers and small businesses: let me help you figure out if you should do it, when you should do it and how to get started when the time is right.
This simple framework can also help you identify whether your clients should be running ads (or any paid marketing in general) – potentially saving them some £££ AND getting brownie points for caring about their marketing budget as if it was your own.

TMM IRL: Get the media coverage your story deserves
2025-01-16 18:00 - 20:00
The Northampton Marketing Meetup is an informal, friendly place for the marketers of Northants to meet, learn, and share knowledge with one another. Come in ‘listen’ not ‘sell’ mode 🙂
We’re heading back to the lovely Vulcan Works for this one, and we just want to get together, say hello, have a chat, and have a nice time.
Think of this as a community event, where the focus is very much on you meeting other people in a chilled out friendly space. We’ll chat over food and drink, listen to an inspirational speaker or two, chat some more, and go home buzzing with new contacts and new ideas.
Let’s have a lovely night in the company of some amazin’ people.
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Speaker: Jessica Pilkington, Director of Pilkington Communications
Talk title: Get the media coverage your story deserves
Learn how to craft a compelling press release, identify your news hook, and reel in journalists with expert tips from Jessica Pilkington, trained Journalist and Director of Northamptonshire-based PR and marketing company Pilkington Communications.
From freelancers to multinational corporations, Jessica’s top tips can help you secure the coverage you deserve. Don’t miss this opportunity to get your story front-page news!
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The format of the night:
6:00 pm – doors open – drinks, networking, and smiles
6:30 pm – introduction and talks begin
7:00 pm – talks finish, networking, listening, saying hello, and positively lovely people
7:45 pm – end of the night – you leave with new contacts and fresh ideas
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Partnered with Digital Northants, putting local businesses in touch with digital companies who can help solve their problems, to encourage the growth of business in Northamptonshire. Check them out at https://digitalnorthants.com/
Partnered with The ONE Group, whose recruitment team bridges the gap between marketing professionals and a vast network of Northamptonshire businesses, empowering career progression at every stage with unmissable opportunities and job-hunting support. Read more at TheOneGroup.co.uk
Partnered with Vulcan Works, helping entrepreneurs bring world challenging ideas to life. A workspace and community for innovative creatives. Check them out at VulcanWorks.co.uk
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And finally…
This is a donation ticketed event. The ticket price is yours to choose, from £3 to £30 (the average attendees choose to pay £8.79 🙂
We of course understand that these are tough times, so if you are experiencing financial hardship and cannot afford the minimum donation amount, please reach out to el@themarketingmeetup.com and we’ll find a ticket for you (provided capacity hasn’t already been reached!) 🙂
Please let your marketing friends and colleagues know about this group too, we hope to build it into a great resource for the community over the coming months and years. Attendance will be taken at this event. If you sign up but don’t show up, this has a knock on effect on event arrangements. If it happens 3 times, you’re outta here! This is simply a measure to allow appropriate respect to the organisers, speakers, sponsors, and your fellow community members 🙂

How to get your business noticed through PR
2025-01-20 10:00 - 12:00
How to get your business noticed through PR
Getting your business featured in newspapers, magazines, radio and TV is a great way to reach a wider audience and bring in enquiries from your ideal client.
During this workshop, Emma Speirs of Ballyhoo PR will show attendees how to do their own PR to reach a wider audience and raise awareness of their brand.
The two-hour session will include:

How to get ‘media ready’
Goal setting
Pulling together a basic PR plan for 2025 (including a free template to take away)
Tips on how to approach the media with a story
What to do with any coverage you get to make the most out of it

Unlock Funding Opportunities with Barclays Demo Directory
2025-01-22 11:00 - 13:00
In partnership with Barclays Eagle Labs, we’re excited to present an exclusive session about the Barclays Demo Directory, a platform connecting ambitious founders with a diverse network of attested investors, from angels to venture capitalists.
What to Expect:

Learn how the Demo Directory works and how you can showcase your business to attract investors.
Hear success stories from founders who’ve used the platform.
Discover key insights about investor engagement and the latest funding trends.
Network with like-minded entrepreneurs and industry leaders in the Oxfordshire startup ecosystem.

Whether you’re new to fundraising or a seasoned entrepreneur, this session will provide actionable insights to enhance your capital-raising journey.
Don’t miss this opportunity to:

Understand the Demo Directory process from registration to investor connection.
Get guidance on creating a standout profile and demo video for the platform.
Explore upcoming Demo Days where founders pitch live to investors.
Find out how Eagle Labs can further support you to connect, innovate and grow.

Who Should Attend:

Founders and entrepreneurs seeking funding opportunities.
Investors looking to connect with innovative businesses.

Join us for an informative and interactive session and take the next step in your funding journey.
Tickets are free, but spaces are limited—register now to secure your spot!
About Speakers:
Alistair
With 15+ years in Strategic Digital Transformation and innovation, working with everyone from academia, startups and scaleups to corporates.
Currently helping startups and scaleups achieve their goals and grow successfully through the support of Eagle Labs. Working closely with founders and leadership teams to provide tailored support in fundraising, product development, and market expansion, by leveraging my vast network of industry contacts and experience in the startup ecosystem, to help companies overcome most obstacles they face.
Mark
Mark is passionate about seeing businesses scale and grow, he engages with founders that are looking to raise capital to enable them to scale and grow their business. Connecting with Investors who are looking for quality deal flow to explore investment opportunities in businesses across the UK, to encourage them to register to Demo Directory to see those great opportunities.
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About Oxford Innovation Sessions
The Oxford Innovation Sessions are a series of six exclusive talks designed to provide local businesses with industry-leading insights. Launched in November 2024, these sessions feature experts from top companies, including Microsoft, Barclays, and Oxford Innovation Finance, covering topics such as Artificial Intelligence, Business Development, and Marketing.
Running until March 2025, each session includes a 30-minute talk followed by an interactive Q&A, all streamed live online. These events are exclusively available to Oxford Innovation Space customers, aiming to address challenges like securing financing, leveraging new technologies, and navigating the evolving digital marketing landscape.
