The onion oct 14 v2

October 2014

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WEALDEN BUSINESS GROUP Business networking that is friendly, supportive, sociable – and a great return on investment Do you own or manage a business?

Would you like more business referrals?

Is the support of like-minded professionals important to you?

If the answer to these three questions is ‘Yes’, then why not apply to join The Wealden Business Group.

No hard sell, no pressure, but definitely a sound return on investment.

In our current financial year, our 34 members are on track to exchange more than 700 business leads.

We meet every Wednesday for a networking breakfast at The Little Silver Country Hotel, Tenterden. We’re friendly, supportive and sociable, with a curry club, golf days, regular outings and an annual charity fundraising drive. In the past three years we have raised almost £15,000 for good causes.

Join us for an initial free breakfast by contacting secretary Dee Bateman on 07958 612937, email deebateman@hotmail.co.uk.

Membership of WBG is limited to one member per profession or trade.

Check out our website – www.wealden-business-group.co.uk - and if your trade or profession is not already represented, then we’d love to hear from you.

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‘The real taste of Italy’ Fabulous Italian deli and cafe serving delicious Italian food including panini, cakes and pastries.

“My favourite coffee shop. Always something tasty and unusual on offer too”

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Learn how to make Animal Sculptures with Willow or Make a Rustic Basket Stefan Jennings will be running workshops at Dunks Hall, Hawkhurst for two days only.

Come and make a dog, a deer, a fox, sheep or perhaps a goose on the Willow Sculpture day on 14th November. ÂŁ70 for the day

Make a practical and good looking Rustic Basket using a variety of hedgerow material on 15th November. ÂŁ50 for the day The day starts at 9.15am and finishes at 4.30pm.

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Barnardo’s Christmas Fair on Thursday 6th November at Benenden Village Hall 9.30 – 3.00 Refreshments and lunch available

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