Vulcan Works

Metro Bank Christmas Networking
2023-12-14 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Northampton
Metro Bank Northampton Christmas Networking – @ Metro Bank Abington Street – 14th December 5pm – 8pm

Metro Bank ho-ho-hope you can join them for their Christmas networking in December. Why not enjoy some festive cheer, finger food and drink whilst networking with local professionals and businesses.
Lets celebrate together be merry and network!
To book your place please email: kai.penn@metrobank.plc.uk

Introduction to Successful Bid Writing
2023-12-08 09:30 - 12:30 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
Introduction to Successful Bid Writing – Friday 8th of December 2023 – 9:30am to 12.30pm

Join us at Vulcan Works for an informative and engaging event on Successful Bid Writing. This in-person session is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their bid writing skills and increase their chances of winning contracts.
During this event, you will learn how to locate bids and tenders and the essential techniques to determine which ones are right for you. We will discuss collaboration, reputation and calculating your probability of a win.
We will share proven strategies and insider tips to help you craft winning proposals and the process of reviewing, submitting and following up on your bids.
Whether you’re new to bid writing or looking to improve your existing skills, this event is designed to provide you with the knowledge and confidence to succeed. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a competitive edge in the world of bidding.
Mark your calendars and join us at Vulcan Works for this exciting event. Limited seats are available, so make sure to reserve your spot today!

Business Start-up Funding Awareness
2023-12-05 13:30 - 15:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
Business Start-up Funding Awareness – Tuesday 5th of December 2023 – 1:30pm to 3:00pm

Join Barclay’s Eagle Labs at Vulcan Works Northampton to gain insight around the funding landscape in the UK and what that means for you as a start-up business.
Even if you’re not necessarily a start-up business, you’re more than welcome to attend. You’ll hear from the British Business Bank and Innovate UK who will explain the funding landscape in the UK.
Topics to be covered:

Raising Capital
Grants
Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists

Refreshments will be provided.
Book your place now!

Small Business Saturday with Metro Bank
2023-12-02 08:30 - 10:30 | Northampton
Small Business Saturday with Metro Bank in Northampton – @ Metro Bank Abington Street – 2nd December 8.30am – 10am

In support of Small Business Saturday, colleagues at Metro Bank in Northampton will be hosting a business networking session.
This informal event will bring together business owners, councillors, council officers and key stakeholders to discuss any issues facing businesses in our town centre and how we can overcome and work together in the future.
To book your place please email: kai.penn@metrobank.plc.uk

Sales Club Northampton - in partnership with Barclays Eagle Labs
2023-11-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
Sales Club Northampton – in partnership with Barclays Eagle Labs – November 30th 10am – 12pm

What is your Sales Indentity?
At Sales Club we provide an hour of networking among link-minded business owners/entrepreneurs/sales professionals and then enjoy a FREE session of Sales training designed to provoke thought and creativity.
Barclays Eagle Labs are on a mission in Northampton to provide businesses with all the support tools necessary and access to events which are positioned to help organisations of all sizes achieve their full potential.
Refreshments will be provided.
Book your place now!
Find out more about Sales Geek at Sales Geek – Sales Training Courses | Online Sales Training

Metro Bank Northampton Networking
2023-11-30 08:30 - 10:00 | Northampton
Metro Bank Northampton Networking

Join Metro Bank Northampton on Abington Street for some relaxed conversations over a hot drink and a croissant. Network with local businesses with a few words from Northampton Town Football Club about their trust and its 35 projects each week for vulnerable children.

Metro Bank will also be saying a few words on the work they are doing to support vulnerable customers within the community.

This event is taking place on Thursday 30th November 8.30am – 10am
at Metro Bank, 27-29 Abington Street, Northampton, NN1 2AN

Please email Kai Penn to book your place: kai.penn@metrobank.plc.uk

For Metro Bank opening times and more information visit:
Northampton | Metro Bank (metrobankonline.co.uk)

Network and Learn
2023-11-28 09:30 - 12:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
Network and Learn

A new opportunity to connect with members of your local business community! This new and exciting event is taking place on 28th November 9.30am – 12.30pm at Vulcan Works!

This networking event will give you the opportunity to:

• Listen, learn, and share with members of your business community.

• Hear from Guest Speaker, Alexina Cassidy, about how to become a ‘better’ business through B Corp Certification and ESG strategy solutions

• Discover the variety of business support and workshops available from SEMLEP’s Growth Hub

• Meet your local advisers

To find out more and register for the event visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/network-learn-be-a-better-business-tickets-713055156167?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl&fbclid=IwAR0nhKOnJBAbWb-MVLnsAfARbfgOQGroTm84zt_9r9PgeB1tcpSxydPJ13w

Northants Creative Industries Expo
2023-11-24 12:00 - 16:00 | Northampton
Northants Creative Industries Expo @ University of Northampton Learning Hub – November 24th & 25th
Two days of free talks and an exhibition where you can meet other creatives working in a range of sectors: advertising, arts, design, events, fashion, film and tv, games, performing arts, photography, publishing, music, radio, theatre and journalism.

Day 1 – Friday 24th November 12pm – 4pm
Exhibitors will include Creative Alliance (apprenticeships), Creative Access (career support), Northants theatre/film/audio company Narrative Alchemy, Dr. Martens, publishers Hachette UK, Sage Communications & Events, BFI Network Midlands, Into Film, Final Pixel Academy (virtual production training), CARRIER-media lighting, illustrator Alex Willmore (bring your portfolio for feedback), NLive Radio (who will be broadcasting live), Unity in Motion and Screen Northants amongst others.

Networking drinks at Waterside Bar from 4pm – 7pm

Day 2 – Saturday 25th November – 11am – 3pm
Exhibitors will include; So Very Creative, Strelka Design, The Corby Core, Buildersbrew (games development), Shorts2Features (online film community running Producer courses and events).
Plus a number of Day 1 exhibitors
All this as well as the always-popular People Library with; Tim Hands (Emmy award-winning Sound work), Tyla Sharp (film producer), Laurence Maybury and Jack James (film writer/directors), Sally Sheinman (artist), Ian Ward (VFX Supervisor), Julia Thorley (Author) and many more.
Plus these talks!
11am – 12pm – The future of the Creative Industries (panel discussion)
12pm – 1pm – Creating A Living: Transferrable Skills of the Artist
1pm – 2pm – Shorts2Features presents: How To Find Work In The Film Industry
1pm – 2pm – Can I make a living doing something creative that I love?
2pm – 3pm – What does Northants need to prosper in the Creative Industries? (panel discussion)

Book your free tickets for both days now at: Schedule + Tickets | Northampton Film Festival 2023 (eventive.org)

Boost Performance Through Better Operational Efficiency
2023-11-08 09:30 - 12:30 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
Boost Performance Through Better Operational Efficiency

NNBN and Sara Penrose Ltd are delighted to be holding a practical skill development workshop to help businesses boost operational efficiency.
Join us as for a three hourly highly interactive in-person workshop where we will focus on the key business objective of operational efficiency.

Operational efficiency focuses on how we better manage resources effectively. If resources are used more effectively, we save money.
Delegates will be introduced to the skills that can better support this objective e.g. critical thinking, lateral thinking and problem solving, experience a practical and creative project where these skills will be practiced before applying the skills to their own job role and business to ensure legacy and value as takeaways.

This workshop is for any business large and small who are interested in optimising their performance to achieve better operational efficiency, which impacts directly the bottom line.

Get tickets now at – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/boost-performance-through-better-operational-efficiency-tickets-721142816577?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

The Marketing Meetup 3
2023-11-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
The Marketing Meetup 3
This is networking but not as you know it! Come and join us, chat over food and drink, listen to the inspirational engaging speakers, chat some more, and go home buzzing with new contacts and new ideas.
TMM 3 Will Feature….
Speaker: Baz Richardson, Founder and Creative Director, Bravo Creative
Topic: B2B creativity: How to avoid putting your prospects into a content coma
A recent survey showed 90% of B2B marketers want their campaigns to be more creative. But wanting them to be more creative, and them ACTUALLY being more creative, are two very different things.
From neuroscience to behavioral biases, and even turning to Galileo for a vital lesson on perspective, in this hilariously brilliant talk, Baz (the genius behind The Marketing Meetup’s branding, award-winning campaigns for the NHS, Cisco, and even worked on Michael Caine’s latest film) reveals the three vital factors that’ll transform your campaigns from boring to bravo!
Sign up now at – https://themarketingmeetup.com/events/northampton/

The Future of Virtual Reality is Now: VR Experience Day
2023-11-02 09:30 - 15:00 | Northampton
The Future of Virtual Reality is Now: VR Experience Day

Curious about the power of Virtual Reality? Come along to the VR Experience Day at Northamptonshire Central Library on Thursday 2 November from 9:30am to 3pm, Digital Northants in association with West Northamptonshire Council Libraries and VR specialists RiVR.
Want to experience how VR can improve the health of your body and mind, help your business with staff training or inspire students in education?
It’s free to attend and you can just drop in at any time throughout the day – light refreshments will be provided.
Our event partners RiVR will be making an opening speech at 9:45am, talking about their VR work in various areas and introducing what you’ll be able to try throughout the day.
Come and experience VR in the following areas:

Safer streets
Cultural and heritage
Psychotherapies
Health and therapy
Special Educational Needs
Flight Beyond Sight
CardioCrown
Metaverse Learning

For more details visit: The Future of Virtual Reality is Now: VR Experience Day — Digital Northants (digitalnorthampton.com)
Taking place at: Northamptonshire Central Library, Abington Street, England, NN1 2BA

Vulcan Sessions 2 - Smarter Cities and Greener Planet
2023-10-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
Vulcan Sessions 2 – Smarter Cities and Greener Planet
Join us for the second Vulcan Sessions event hosted by Digital Northants with guest speaker Natalie de Weerd!
It is predicted that by 2025 the communications industry will consume a jaw-dropping 20% of the world’s electricity.
During her talk, Natalie de Weerd will share helpful tips for monitoring your digital CO2 output. Everybody will leave with some practical actions that will immediately boost their website’s digital sustainability.
About Natalie de Weerd
The self-proclaimed “Queen Nerd” of Altavia, Natalie heads up a team of talented digital designers and developers, with a client list which boasts iconic retail brands.
Her role encompasses overseeing a wide spectrum of digital projects that flow through the organization, from initial ideas through to delivery.
This is a FREE event! To find out more and book tickets visit: The Vulcan Sessions – 2: Smarter Cities, Greener Planet — Digital Northants (digitalnorthampton.com)

Barclay's Eagle Lab Launch
2023-10-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
Barclay’s Eagle Lab Launch
Join us to celebrate the launch of the exciting new partnership between Oxford Innovation Space at Vulcan Works and Barclays Eagle Labs!
Please join us from 5pm on October 19th for this evening launch event for the opportunity to hear more about how Barclays Eagle Labs are working with Oxford Innovation Space.
You will hear about how we will support businesses in Northampton to connect, innovate, and grow, as well as meet some of the businesses already at Vulcan Works.
Register now at – Barclays Eagle Labs at Vulcan Works Launch Tickets, Thu, Oct 19, 2023 at 5:00 PM | Eventbrite

Major Bleed Control Training
2023-10-18 18:15 - 19:30 | Northampton
Major Bleed Control Training
Taking place at Northampton University October 18th 18.15pm – 19.30pm
This training is part of West Northamptonshire’s Community Safety Partnership’s Knife Angel Legacy work. The session will be delivered by Meditech Global, a CQC registered private ambulance company extremely experienced in this training. The training will enable participants to understand the importance of treating major bleeds, use the contents of bleed kits and how to improvise if they are not available.
Bleed kits have been installed around the county thanks to the Wellingborough based charity Off the Streets. A link to the mapping system developed by Off the Streets showing where the bleed kits are situated will be emailed to participants and is also available on the Explore Northampton app which is free to download from the App Store and Google Play.
There is plenty of parking at the University at a cost of 50p after 5pm. The training will be in Learning Hub , room LH013 which is on the ground floor.
The Community Safety Partnership thanks Meditech Global, Off the Streets and the University of Northampton for helping make this happen.

Sign up now at www.eventbrite.co.uk/major-bleed-control-training-tickets

Get a Head Start on 2024 - 200 Ways to Market Your Business
2023-10-18 09:30 - 11:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
Get A Head Start on 2024 – 200 Ways to Market Your Business
Join NNBN at Vulcan Works Creative Hub as we help you KICK OFF 2024 WITH 200 WAYS TO MARKET YOUR BUSINESS.
You will leave this 90 minute session with over 200 ways to kick off 2024 and get your brand out there and a whole range of ideas to help your business grow next year.
Book your space early to avoid disappointment and missing out on over 200 ways to marketing your business. SIXTEEN spaces available so you’ll need to book your space early to avoid disappointment and missing out on over 200 ways to marketing your business. This is open to NNBN members and non members !
We hope you can join us!
Marie & Simon from NNBN

The Marketing Meetup
2023-09-21 18:00 - 19:45 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
The Marketing Meetup
This is networking but not as you know it! Come and join us, chat over food and drink, listen to the inspirational engaging speakers, chat some more, and go home buzzing with new contacts and new ideas.
Speakers
Scott King, Director at Full Fathom – Sensory Marketing – why white wine tastes better with Blondie
Karina Scott, Founder of Girl About Social – Slay Your Social Media Game: The Sassy Guide to Engaging Content!

Northampton Music Festival 2023
2023-09-10 12:00 - 20:00 | Northampton
Northampton Music Festival 2023
Join us on this Sunday 10th September for Northampton Music Festival!
There will be 9 Stages across Northampton Town Centre, all featuring performances from some of our best loved local artists! There is even a stage here at Vulcan Works!
It’s set to be another incredible year in celebration of our local music scene and it’s FREE ENTRY!
Performances start at 12pm on the main stage on Abington Street and 1pm here at Vulcan Works.

To find out more visit: Northampton Music Festival | NMF 2022 In the Town Centre

Northamptonshire Business Exhibition
2023-09-07 10:00 - 15:30 | Northampton
Northamptonshire Business Exhibition
Come and join us as Northamptonshire Business Exhibition, where Vulcan Works will be exhibiting!
The Northamptonshire Business Exhibition is taking place on Thursday 7th September 2023 at Franklin’s Gardens home of Northampton Saints. It’s free to attend for all visitors on the day!
Come join hundreds of local businesses from across the county open to businesses of all sizes and industries. The exhibition provides exhibitors and visitors the opportunity to build new connections, increase brand profile and develop new business opportunities. #NNEXPO
Simply email events@northants-chamber.co.uk to secure your place.
Thursday September 7th, doors open 10:00 till 15:30.

Direct to Consumer eCommerce
2023-08-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
The Vulcan Sessions – 1: Direct to Consumer eCommerce
Join Digital Northants as they launch The Vulcan Sessions!
A new series of free digital and tech events in the right here in Vulcan Works at the heart of Northampton’s Cultural Quarter.
First up on Friday 25th August at 10am – 12pm – Ecommerce with Kai Page
Join Kai to explore emerging technologies and industry trends that will shape the future of DTC eCommerce!
To find out more information and to get your free ticket visit: https://www.digitalnorthampton.com/events2/the-vulcan-sessions-1-e-commerce

Crack the Code: How Facebook Reels and TikTok Propel Small Businesses to Success!
2023-07-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Northampton
Crack the Code: How Facebook Reels and TikTok Propel Small Businesses to Success!
Online Webinar – July 27th @ 11am (Registration required)
Join Small Business Britain, social media marketing expert Todd, and Lloyds Bank Academy for an informative session and discover the power of Facebook Reels and TikTok as game-changing platforms that can revolutionise your online presence.
We will explore the unique features and advantages of these platforms, and how they can drive exponential growth for your small business.
You will learn:
· How to create a Reel or TikTok
· A better understanding Facebook Reels and TikTok
· How to use stories and pattern interrupt in your content
· The code: A simple creation code for short social video that works, every time.

Sign up here here – Crack the Code Webinar Registration

TOOT Services - 7 Steps To Sparkling Testimonials
2023-07-25 10:00 - 12:30 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
TOOT Services – 7 Steps to Sparkling Testimonials workshop

This is an in person, 2.5hour workshop which will enable you to learn about and take the 7 steps to collecting sparkling testimonials.

By attending this workshop you will have clarity on:

– How to get over the barriers of getting useful feedback and good testimonials from existing and past clients

– What questions are right for your business

– When to ask questions of your current and former clients

– How to ask for feedback and testimonials including good practice for questionnaire design, interviews and focus group discussions

– How to write your client stories and testimonials so that you attract more clients to your brilliant business!

Vulcan Works customers can use the code VWORKS50 at the checkout to get £50 off.

This work shop is run by TOOT Services find out more about them at: Home – T.O.O.T. Tell Others Out There (tootservices.co.uk)

Tickets are available on: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/7-steps-to-sparkling-testimonials-tickets-615054242797?aff=oddtdtcreator

Metro Bank Networking Event
2023-06-29 08:30 - 22:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
Metro Bank Northamptonshire Networking Event

Join us for Metro Bank’s Northampton monthly networking meet up.
Taking place in a brand new space in the community, this event is aimed at local entrepreneurs, creatives and thinkers. To encourage working collaboratively, holding meetings & events right in the heart of Northampton
You could even stay in the space and work for the rest of the day for free using the available hotdesks!

EXIT RIGHT – Fundraising & Pitching
2023-06-23 17:30 - 18:30 | Northampton
EXIT RIGHT – Fundraising & Pitching
The next event in Exit Right is here! Hear our experts talk about Fundraising & Pitching for founders and senior management of startups and spin touts. Featuring networking, food and drinks.
All of this is taking place on 23 June at the Wood Centre for Innovation or online.

The Marketing Meetup
2023-06-15 18:00 - 19:45 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
The Marketing Meetup
The Marketing Meetup IRL: Northampton is coming to Vulcan Works on June 15th 6pm – 8pm!
This is networking but not as you know it!
Come and join us, chat over food and drink, listen to the inspirational speaker , chat some more, and go home buzzing with new contacts and new ideas.
This is the very first TMM IRL: Northampton event and we are super excited to be the venue hosting this awesome event!
(£5 recommended donation which includes beers and pizzas!)
Speaker
Gary Gumbleton (Founder & Creative Director, Capital Content) talking on – ‘how to create a video content strategy with a mobile phone and zero budget’
