Making our Businesses and Community
Organisations work Financially
Wednesday 5th April
9.00am till c11.00am
Trinity Hall, High St, Lancaster. LA1 1LA
A new forum for exploring the economics of our businesses and organisations. Exploring various forms of inter-trade, local inward investment and development. Looking at the economic Boomerang Effect. Are there clever ways we can make the money and the resources we have stay local and thereby increase the chances of it coming back to us? £5 towards room and refreshment hire. Pay on the door.
Organisations work Financially
Wednesday 5th April
9.00am till c11.00am
Trinity Hall, High St, Lancaster. LA1 1LA
A new forum for exploring the economics of our businesses and organisations. Exploring various forms of inter-trade, local inward investment and development. Looking at the economic Boomerang Effect. Are there clever ways we can make the money and the resources we have stay local and thereby increase the chances of it coming back to us? £5 towards room and refreshment hire. Pay on the door.
September 18th 2018 - Tuesday - 7.30pm - c9.30pm
ESTA Meal and Moot
Venue: The Britania Hotel, 101-103 Ulswater Rd, Lancaster LA1 1PX
This is a members-only chance to take part in an evening meet-up over a meal. We all have to eat, so lets meet and eat.
Please RSVP so we can ensure we have enough places booked.
ESTA Meal and Moot
Venue: The Britania Hotel, 101-103 Ulswater Rd, Lancaster LA1 1PX
This is a members-only chance to take part in an evening meet-up over a meal. We all have to eat, so lets meet and eat.
Please RSVP so we can ensure we have enough places booked.
Developing Efficient Strategies for Business and Community Development
Venue: Lancaster Friends Meeting House, Meeting House Ln, Lancaster LA1 1TX
This workshop will help you to start thinkig more strategically about your business or organisation to achieve your goals. Join us for a morning of presentations, conversations, networking and reflection as we explore the core question: “How can we design, develop and maintain efficient strategies for change and change management in our own lives, businesses and organisations?
£12.00: Book your tickets here:
Venue: Lancaster Friends Meeting House, Meeting House Ln, Lancaster LA1 1TX
This workshop will help you to start thinkig more strategically about your business or organisation to achieve your goals. Join us for a morning of presentations, conversations, networking and reflection as we explore the core question: “How can we design, develop and maintain efficient strategies for change and change management in our own lives, businesses and organisations?
£12.00: Book your tickets here:
Sunday 24th and Monday 25th September 2017 -
NORTH LANCASHIRE EXPO
Venue: The Chamber Expotorium, Lancaster Brewery, Lancaster Leisure Park, Wyresdale Rd, Lancaster LA1 3LA
"Unlike most other Expos where the focus is solely on Business to Business, the North Lancs Expo will focus both on Business to Business and Business to Consumer, with the Sunday’s emphasis being on training, skills, education and the future workplace. It is intended that the Sunday will be more of a family day, with interactive exhibits and displays, whilst the Monday will be a networking and information day for businesses."
ESTA will have a stand on both days which will be looked after by various ESTA members. ESTA members who are interested in taking a stand on the stand please email Michael Hallam at [email protected]
NORTH LANCASHIRE EXPO
Venue: The Chamber Expotorium, Lancaster Brewery, Lancaster Leisure Park, Wyresdale Rd, Lancaster LA1 3LA
"Unlike most other Expos where the focus is solely on Business to Business, the North Lancs Expo will focus both on Business to Business and Business to Consumer, with the Sunday’s emphasis being on training, skills, education and the future workplace. It is intended that the Sunday will be more of a family day, with interactive exhibits and displays, whilst the Monday will be a networking and information day for businesses."
ESTA will have a stand on both days which will be looked after by various ESTA members. ESTA members who are interested in taking a stand on the stand please email Michael Hallam at [email protected]
November 11th 2016 - Friday - 9.00am - 10.30am
General Informal ESTA Meet-up
Venue: The Cornerstone Cafe, Sulyard St, Lancaster LA1 1PX (just off Dalton Square)
A 9.00am get-together in the community-friendly Cornerstone Cafe (breakfast is served!) for all ESTA members, and those thinking of joining us.
This is an open and informal meet-up for anyone who wants to join in. Beverages are drunk, apointments made and details are exchanged.
General Informal ESTA Meet-up
Venue: The Cornerstone Cafe, Sulyard St, Lancaster LA1 1PX (just off Dalton Square)
A 9.00am get-together in the community-friendly Cornerstone Cafe (breakfast is served!) for all ESTA members, and those thinking of joining us.
This is an open and informal meet-up for anyone who wants to join in. Beverages are drunk, apointments made and details are exchanged.
Wednesday 20th September – 9.00am (for 9.30 start) till 11.45am – Open Strategic Coordinators Event: Quality Resources Group - Trinity Hall, High St, Lancaster. LA1 1LA
This is a cross-sector platform that we host five times a year, designed to give strategic coordinator’s the chance to meet up, network, share insights into how to assist in the creation of a four-fold sustainable society in the Lancaster District. Everything we do together has four essential dimensions: Environment, economic, community structure and personal inner capacity building. This is the third in our 2017 series and the theme is: "Managing Time in an Increasingly Complex World".
In addition to networking and a general conversation, there will be two 15 minute strategic presentations.
The cost for the event is £5 for ESTA Members, social enterprises and voluntary groups, sole traders and micro-businesses: £10 for non ESTA members.
Booking is advised: PLEASE REGISTER HERE (Eventbrite)
This is a cross-sector platform that we host five times a year, designed to give strategic coordinator’s the chance to meet up, network, share insights into how to assist in the creation of a four-fold sustainable society in the Lancaster District. Everything we do together has four essential dimensions: Environment, economic, community structure and personal inner capacity building. This is the third in our 2017 series and the theme is: "Managing Time in an Increasingly Complex World".
In addition to networking and a general conversation, there will be two 15 minute strategic presentations.
The cost for the event is £5 for ESTA Members, social enterprises and voluntary groups, sole traders and micro-businesses: £10 for non ESTA members.
Booking is advised: PLEASE REGISTER HERE (Eventbrite)
15th February 2018 - Thursday - 5.00pm - c6.30pm
General Informal ESTA Meet-up
Venue: The Dukes Cinema/Theatre Lounge & Bar, Moor Lane, LA1 1QE
General 5.00pm meet-up for all ESTA members, and those thinking of joining us. This is an open and informal meet-up for anyone who wants to join in. Coffee is drunk, apointments made and details are exchanged.
This is an open and informal meet-up for anyone who wants to join in. Coffee is drunk, apointments made and details are exchanged.
General Informal ESTA Meet-up
Venue: The Dukes Cinema/Theatre Lounge & Bar, Moor Lane, LA1 1QE
General 5.00pm meet-up for all ESTA members, and those thinking of joining us. This is an open and informal meet-up for anyone who wants to join in. Coffee is drunk, apointments made and details are exchanged.
This is an open and informal meet-up for anyone who wants to join in. Coffee is drunk, apointments made and details are exchanged.
The BIG Breakfast 2017
Wednesday 8th November 2017 08:30 until 10:30
At The Holiday Inn, Caton Rd, Lancaster
Our next Big Networking event with the Chamber is on 8th November at the Holiday Inn, Caton Rd, Lancaster. This is the one where we join forces to get as many business folk in the room as possible for lots of first contacting and business card exchanging. Booking is essential.
Join the masses at this exclusive breakfast networking event and engage with a whole host of businesses from across North Lancashire. This informal event is a perfect opportunity to make valuable connections with professionals, shout about your business and inspire others. There will be ample networking opportunities.
Wednesday 8th November 2017 08:30 until 10:30
At The Holiday Inn, Caton Rd, Lancaster
Our next Big Networking event with the Chamber is on 8th November at the Holiday Inn, Caton Rd, Lancaster. This is the one where we join forces to get as many business folk in the room as possible for lots of first contacting and business card exchanging. Booking is essential.
Join the masses at this exclusive breakfast networking event and engage with a whole host of businesses from across North Lancashire. This informal event is a perfect opportunity to make valuable connections with professionals, shout about your business and inspire others. There will be ample networking opportunities.
September 9th 2016 - Friday - 8.30am - 10.30am
THE BIG BREAKFAST NETWORKING EVENT
Venue: Lancaster House Hotel
Join the masses at this exclusive BIG Breakfast Networking Event and engage with a whole host of businesses from across the district. To be held at Lancaster House Hotel.
This informal breakfast event is a perfect opportunity to make valuable connections with professionals, shout about your business and inspire others. There will be ample networking opportunities and a speaker session.
The event is open to Members, Non-Members, staff and business students from the organisations above as well as to businesses from all other sectors. All attendees have the opportunity to bring along a banner to further promote their business.
A light buffet breakfast and refreshments are included. Please notify us of any dietary requirements when booking.
This event is a collaboration between Lancaster District Chamber of Commerce and Ethical Small Traders Association (ESTA) with the FSB, Lancaster University and the University of Cumbria key stakeholders.
THE BIG BREAKFAST NETWORKING EVENT
Venue: Lancaster House Hotel
Join the masses at this exclusive BIG Breakfast Networking Event and engage with a whole host of businesses from across the district. To be held at Lancaster House Hotel.
This informal breakfast event is a perfect opportunity to make valuable connections with professionals, shout about your business and inspire others. There will be ample networking opportunities and a speaker session.
The event is open to Members, Non-Members, staff and business students from the organisations above as well as to businesses from all other sectors. All attendees have the opportunity to bring along a banner to further promote their business.
A light buffet breakfast and refreshments are included. Please notify us of any dietary requirements when booking.
This event is a collaboration between Lancaster District Chamber of Commerce and Ethical Small Traders Association (ESTA) with the FSB, Lancaster University and the University of Cumbria key stakeholders.
Wendesday 13th June 2018: 6.00pm till 9.00pm
The ESTA's: ESTA Annual Group Celebration for all we have AchievedVenue: The Upstairs Function Room, The Borough, Dalton Square
It’s time for ESTA members to celebrate our various achievements over the last 12 months. So, we thought we could have our own celebratory event. What have you achieved over the last 12 months that you would like to share with others? Let’s take stock and congratulate ourselves. This will be the biggest gathering of ESTA members of the year. The Borough will be providing a buffet with teas and coffees (stronger refreshments are available downstairs at the bar). And we will have lots of tables of 8. RSVP and booking is essential for this one. There are 40 places and its £12 per person. BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE:
The ESTA's: ESTA Annual Group Celebration for all we have AchievedVenue: The Upstairs Function Room, The Borough, Dalton Square
It’s time for ESTA members to celebrate our various achievements over the last 12 months. So, we thought we could have our own celebratory event. What have you achieved over the last 12 months that you would like to share with others? Let’s take stock and congratulate ourselves. This will be the biggest gathering of ESTA members of the year. The Borough will be providing a buffet with teas and coffees (stronger refreshments are available downstairs at the bar). And we will have lots of tables of 8. RSVP and booking is essential for this one. There are 40 places and its £12 per person. BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE:
May 2nd 2018 - Wednesday - 9.15am - 10.30am
General Informal ESTA Meet-up
Venue: The Cumberland Building Society, Cheapside, Lancaster LA1 1LZ
General morning meet-up for all ESTA members, and those thinking of joining us.
This is an open and informal meet-up for anyone who wants to join in. We always have tea an buscuits at this one.
General Informal ESTA Meet-up
Venue: The Cumberland Building Society, Cheapside, Lancaster LA1 1LZ
General morning meet-up for all ESTA members, and those thinking of joining us.
This is an open and informal meet-up for anyone who wants to join in. We always have tea an buscuits at this one.
Every Monday - 12.00pm - 12.40pm
Online Open ESTA Networking Event for all members using ZOOM Conferencing
Venue: Everywhere
Monday midday check-in. What are your aims and goals for the week ahead?
Just click on this link at 12pm on Monday's:
OPEN ZOOM MEET-UP
Online Open ESTA Networking Event for all members using ZOOM Conferencing
Venue: Everywhere
Monday midday check-in. What are your aims and goals for the week ahead?
Just click on this link at 12pm on Monday's:
OPEN ZOOM MEET-UP
May 24th - Thursday - 12.00pm - 1.30pm
SECTOR MEET-UP: General ESTA Meet-up
Venue: Bar 1725, Market St, Lancaster LA1 1HT
General lunchtime meet-up for all ESTA members, and those thinking of joining us. This is an open and informal meet-up for anyone who wants to join in. Coffee is drunk, apointments made and details are exchanged.
SECTOR MEET-UP: General ESTA Meet-up
Venue: Bar 1725, Market St, Lancaster LA1 1HT
General lunchtime meet-up for all ESTA members, and those thinking of joining us. This is an open and informal meet-up for anyone who wants to join in. Coffee is drunk, apointments made and details are exchanged.
November 2nd 2018 - Friday - 2.30pm-c4.00pm
SECTOR MEET-UP: ESTA Creatives
Venue: Elly Jones Photography Studio, China St, Lancaster
Whether it is content creation, platform building, digital development, publicity or promotion. This is an chance for ESTA members and anyone who would like to join us to meet up, converse, share and make meaningful leads and connections. If you have anything to do with media content, platform creation, design, digital or the arts you ae welcome to join us for 90 minutes of meaningful creative conversation over a cuppa.
SECTOR MEET-UP: ESTA Creatives
Venue: Elly Jones Photography Studio, China St, Lancaster
Whether it is content creation, platform building, digital development, publicity or promotion. This is an chance for ESTA members and anyone who would like to join us to meet up, converse, share and make meaningful leads and connections. If you have anything to do with media content, platform creation, design, digital or the arts you ae welcome to join us for 90 minutes of meaningful creative conversation over a cuppa.
December 14th 2018 - Friday - 11.00am - 12.00pm
ESTA Walk and Talk Circular Meet-up:
Leave the Plynth in Market Square at 11.05 am. Arrive back at the Plynth aprox 12.00pm
Venue: Circular walk via Fairfields and along the canal (see map below)
Come and join us on an ESTA walk and talk meet-up. Meeting at and returning to The Plynth in Market Square. It's a 60 minute scenic circular walk to help us see what we are doing from a fresh perspective. There is something about walking and talking that refreshes and re-charges.
ESTA Walk and Talk Circular Meet-up:
Leave the Plynth in Market Square at 11.05 am. Arrive back at the Plynth aprox 12.00pm
Venue: Circular walk via Fairfields and along the canal (see map below)
Come and join us on an ESTA walk and talk meet-up. Meeting at and returning to The Plynth in Market Square. It's a 60 minute scenic circular walk to help us see what we are doing from a fresh perspective. There is something about walking and talking that refreshes and re-charges.
November 22nd 2017 - Wednesday - 10.00am - 12.00pm
SECTOR MEET-UP: ESTA General Meet-up in Morecambe Library
Venue: Morecambe Library (upstairs) Central Drive, Morecambe, LA4 5DL
Networking meet-up for all members and prospects over in the Morecambe and Heysham area and any other members who want to join us. Co-hosted with Making Space.
SECTOR MEET-UP: ESTA General Meet-up in Morecambe Library
Venue: Morecambe Library (upstairs) Central Drive, Morecambe, LA4 5DL
Networking meet-up for all members and prospects over in the Morecambe and Heysham area and any other members who want to join us. Co-hosted with Making Space.
November 10th 2018 - Saturday -7.00pm - late....
ESTA Not-quite Christmas Party for Members and Friends
Venue: Elle Jones Studios, 29 China Street, Lancaster LA1 1EX
Its time for another social for ESTA members, partners and friends. So this is it! A social evening with cocktails and nibbles; a bit of networking and a bit of moving, maybe even bordering on dancing. This is a child-friendly event, so please feel free to bring your friends, partners and children to this one, along with some drink and nibbles to share.
ESTA Not-quite Christmas Party for Members and Friends
Venue: Elle Jones Studios, 29 China Street, Lancaster LA1 1EX
Its time for another social for ESTA members, partners and friends. So this is it! A social evening with cocktails and nibbles; a bit of networking and a bit of moving, maybe even bordering on dancing. This is a child-friendly event, so please feel free to bring your friends, partners and children to this one, along with some drink and nibbles to share.
