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Stroud Businesswomen’s Network meets twice a month.

Please note that our main meetings are held at Minchinhampton Golf Club New Courses near Hampton Fields GL6 9BE, for full directions click the link.

There are two styles of meeting, our informal Coffee Catch Up – open to all Members and Friends offering a chance to catch up over coffee (!) and our main Members’ Networking Meeting where we regularly welcome inspirational speakers.

Both meetings are held on Thursday mornings. Joining details and other information are emailed in advance.  Please check individual events below to confirm the venue.

Our speakers are from across Gloucestershire and represent a wide range of interests including from the worlds of business, entertainment or charities and community organisations.

We also offer business skills training from top trainers, subsidised for Members. In addition we organise social events, including a summer spectacular and Christmas lunch.



Download your copy PDF with 2026 dates here


Upcoming Events

    • 13 Nov 2025
    • 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    • The Curio Lounge 9-11 King St, Stroud GL5 3BX

    You don't need to be a Member of Stroud Businesswomen's Network to join us at The Curio Lounge for informal networking, support, social and business chat over coffee. Bring a friend or colleague! 

    Come along between 9.30-11.00am to the Curio Lounge  9-11 King St, Stroud GL5 3BX (near the Five Valleys Centre - formerly Merrywalks).

    These get togethers are a great introduction to the SBN and our main Networking Meetings on the last Thursday of the month at Minchinhampton Golf Course New Courses (on the Tetbury Road opposite Gatcombe, near to the edge of Avening village GL6 9BE).

    You can try out a Members' Networking meeting FREE!  Just email enquiries@stroudbusinesswomen.org.uk

    • 20 Nov 2025
    • 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Minchinhampton Golf Club, New Courses, off Hampton Hill, Glos GL8 8SB

    Members Networking Meeting 

    [Please note that this meeting is a week early just for this month due to meeting room availability]

    More info to follow soon...

    Meeting Hosted by our Chair Sue Eskins

    • 8.45 am doors open; 
    • 9.00am Come along for pre meeting chat and coffee
    • 9.30am Start meeting with Chair's introductions
    • 9.35am Round-the-Room-Introductions 30 secs each
    • 9.50am Member Shout Out from Jayne Walters Travel 
    • 10.00am Speaker see details above
    • 10.25am Events announcements & requests to connect with other members
    • 10.40am Informal Networking
    • 11.00am Meeting Close

      Venue Minchinhampton Golf Club, New Courses, off Hampton Hill GL8 8SB.  Enter main Clubhouse, proceed up stairs and once in bar the meeting room is on your left.

      Display Tables for Members: We have a MEMBERS' DISPLAY TABLE in the meeting room. Please bring along your sample products/leaflets/flyers etc. First come first served!   Suggestions Box: Please use our new suggestions box to leave feedback, we would love to hear from you.

      Visitors/Guests are invited to come along:

      If you are a Friend of SBN or you know anyone who might enjoy being part of our Membership we welcome non-members to come along for a fee introductory meeting at one of our Main meetings to see how we work with a view to joining.  Drop us an email beforehand to enquiries@stroudbusinesswomen.org.uk  so that we can add you to our list.

      We look forward to seeing you..

        
        • 05 Dec 2025
        • 12:00 PM
        • The Ship Inn Brimscombe, Stroud GL5 2QN
        • 22
        Register

        Join us for our Festive Lunch - non members welcome!

        Book Your Place Now! Join us for our festive get-together at The Ship Inn at Brimscombe  renowned for its great atmosphere and delicious food.  Celebrate the season with fellow members and friends in a relaxed, friendly setting. Everyone is welcome - even if it's your first time joining us!   

        Register online by the end Wednesday 26h November 2025 to confirm your place, pre-order your meal and pay online via the SBN website here.

        Guests please register by using your email address and follow the online instructions.  Please arrive at Noon on Friday 5th December, for lunch at 12.30pm.  View the full MENU here.

        Booking deadline midday Wednesday 26th November 2025.

        - Price -:2 Courses ÂŁ29 / 3 Courses ÂŁ35
        - Including steak main (ÂŁ4 supplement) : 2 Courses ÂŁ33 / 3 Courses ÂŁ39
        Ticket prices include your meal. All drinks including coffees/teas must be paid for individually.
        Please bring cash for a tip at your discretion.
        Venue address: Ship Inn, Brimscombe, Stroud GL5 2QN

        Important: If you have special dietary needs, then please get in touch by emailing enquiries@stroudbusinesswomen.org.uk asap.

        Parking: Car park is at the rear of the Ship Inn Pub
        * Please note: tickets are non-refundable

        • 11 Dec 2025
        • 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
        • The Curio Lounge 9-11 King St, Stroud GL5 3BX

        You don't need to be a Member of Stroud Businesswomen's Network to join us at The Curio Lounge for informal networking, support, social and business chat over coffee. Bring a friend or colleague! 

        Come along between 9.30-11.00am to the Curio Lounge  9-11 King St, Stroud GL5 3BX (near the Five Valleys Centre - formerly Merrywalks).

        These get togethers are a great introduction to the SBN and our main Networking Meetings on the last Thursday of the month at Minchinhampton Golf Course New Courses (on the Tetbury Road opposite Gatcombe, near to the edge of Avening village GL6 9BE).

        You can try out a Members' Networking meeting FREE!  Just email enquiries@stroudbusinesswomen.org.uk

        • 08 Jan 2026
        • 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
        • The Curio Lounge 9-11 King St, Stroud GL5 3BX

        You don't need to be a Member of Stroud Businesswomen's Network to join us at The Curio Lounge for informal networking, support, social and business chat over coffee. Bring a friend or colleague! 

        Come along between 9.30-11.00am to the Curio Lounge  9-11 King St, Stroud GL5 3BX (near the Five Valleys Centre - formerly Merrywalks).

        These get togethers are a great introduction to the SBN and our main Networking Meetings on the last Thursday of the month at Minchinhampton Golf Course New Courses (on the Tetbury Road opposite Gatcombe, near to the edge of Avening village GL6 9BE).

        You can try out a Members' Networking meeting FREE!  Just email enquiries@stroudbusinesswomen.org.uk

        • 29 Jan 2026
        • 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
        • Minchinhampton Golf Club, New Courses, off Hampton Hill, Glos GL8 8SB

        Members meeting with inspirational speaker Dr Alison Edgar MBE

        Awarded an MBE for services to entrepreneurship and business, Alison is a motivational speaker & business expert who empowers others to embrace change, champion neurodiversity and reach their full potential.   This will be a most personal and inspiring session. Drawing from her own journey, Alison shows that success is possible for anyone willing to embrace change and take that first step. Attendees will leave not just inspired by Alison’s story, but empowered to create and achieve their own.  Read more about Alison.

        Meeting Hosted by our Chair Sue Eskins

        • 8.45 am doors open; 
        • 9.00am Come along for pre meeting chat and coffee
        • 9.30am Start meeting with Chair's introductions
        • 9.35am Round-the-Room-Introductions 30 secs each
        • 9.50am Member Shout Out 
        • 10.00am Speaker see details above
        • 10.25am Events announcements & requests to connect with other members
        • 10.40am Informal Networking
        • 11.00am Meeting Close

          Venue Minchinhampton Golf Club, New Courses, off Hampton Hill GL8 8SB.  Enter main Clubhouse, proceed up stairs and once in bar the meeting room is on your left.

          Display Tables for Members: We have a MEMBERS' DISPLAY TABLE in the meeting room. Please bring along your sample products/leaflets/flyers etc. First come first served!   Suggestions Box: Please use our new suggestions box to leave feedback, we would love to hear from you.

          Visitors/Guests are invited to come along:

          If you are a Friend of SBN or you know anyone who might enjoy being part of our Membership we welcome non-members to come along for a fee introductory meeting at one of our Main meetings to see how we work with a view to joining.  Drop us an email beforehand to enquiries@stroudbusinesswomen.org.uk  so that we can add you to our list.

          We look forward to seeing you..  

            • 12 Feb 2026
            • 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
            • The Curio Lounge 9-11 King St, Stroud GL5 3BX

            You don't need to be a Member of Stroud Businesswomen's Network to join us at The Curio Lounge for informal networking, support, social and business chat over coffee. Bring a friend or colleague! 

            Come along between 9.30-11.00am to the Curio Lounge  9-11 King St, Stroud GL5 3BX (near the Five Valleys Centre - formerly Merrywalks).

            These get togethers are a great introduction to the SBN and our main Networking Meetings on the last Thursday of the month at Minchinhampton Golf Course New Courses (on the Tetbury Road opposite Gatcombe, near to the edge of Avening village GL6 9BE).

            You can try out a Members' Networking meeting FREE!  Just email enquiries@stroudbusinesswomen.org.uk

            • 26 Feb 2026
            • 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
            • Minchinhampton Golf Club, New Courses, off Hampton Hill, Glos GL8 8SB

            Details to follow....

            Meeting Hosted by our Chair Sue Eskins

            • 8.45 am doors open; 
            • 9.00am Come along for pre meeting chat and coffee
            • 9.30am Start meeting with Chair's introductions
            • 9.35am Round-the-Room-Introductions 30 secs each
            • 9.50am Member Shout Out from 
            • 10.00am Speaker see details above
            • 10.25am Events announcements & requests to connect with other members
            • 10.40am Informal Networking
            • 11.00am Meeting Close

              Venue Minchinhampton Golf Club, New Courses, off Hampton Hill GL8 8SB.  Enter main Clubhouse, proceed up stairs and once in bar the meeting room is on your left.

              Display Tables for Members: We have a MEMBERS' DISPLAY TABLE in the meeting room. Please bring along your sample products/leaflets/flyers etc. First come first served!   Suggestions Box: Please use our new suggestions box to leave feedback, we would love to hear from you.

              Visitors/Guests are invited to come along:

              If you are a Friend of SBN or you know anyone who might enjoy being part of our Membership we welcome non-members to come along for a fee introductory meeting at one of our Main meetings to see how we work with a view to joining.  Drop us an email beforehand to enquiries@stroudbusinesswomen.org.uk  so that we can add you to our list.  We always do a quick round the room introductions where you will have the opportunity to introduce yourself and your business.  

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