Previous Open Meetings
WBC Open Meeting
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From 22 October 2025 08:00 until 22 October 2025 10:00At Littlebury Hotel Categories: WBC Open MeetingSPEAKER: John Staley - Cyber Security Essentials Protecting Your Business in a Digital Age Workshop Join us for this expert-led Cyber Security Mini Workshop designed specifically for businesses and professionals across Oxfordshire. Chair: Graham Perryman -
From 24 September 2025 07:00 until 24 September 2025 09:00At Littlebury Hotel Categories: WBC Open MeetingSPEAKER: • Dan Ludlow - Nothing But Footprints We want low waste shopping to be as accessible and affordable as possible. We seek out products that offer great value, are ethically sourced, and are up to the job for which they were created. We listen to our customers, and base much of our product sourcing on what we are asked for, so if you don't see the product you like, let us know, and you might just see it appear in future! Chair: John Staley -
From 27 August 2025 07:00 until 27 August 2025 09:00At Littlebury Hotel Categories: WBC Open MeetingSPEAKER: • Calum Miller MP for Bicester and Woodstock Calum will be joining us once again, this time post his election success for the new Bicester and Woodstock constituency, to update us on his progress so far on a range of topics including the London Road Crossing. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions of Calum. Chair: Paul Wildman -
From 23 July 2025 07:00 until 23 July 2025 09:00At Littlebury Hotel Categories: WBC Open MeetingSPEAKER: • Millie Smith / Suicide Prevention Project Coordinator, Nai's House Nai’s House CIO is a vital youth mental health and suicide prevention charity serving Bicester, Oxfordshire and surrounding communities. They provide life-saving support to young people aged 5-30 who are experiencing suicidal thoughts or self-harming behaviors. In the past year alone, their interventions have directly saved 11 young lives. Chair: Steve Vaughan -
From 25 June 2025 07:00 until 25 June 2025 09:00At Littlebury Hotel Categories: WBC Open MeetingSPEAKER: Derek Hettenbach is an independent renewable energy consultant. He is based in Banbury and has been working as an advisor for 14 years. His experience covers renewable energy installations of various technologies both commercial and domestic. Derek has experience, including funding, in larger projects. Chair: Ben Jackson -
From 28 May 2025 07:00 until 28 May 2025 09:00At Littlebury Hotel Categories: WBC Open MeetingThe Workplace Wellbeing team is committed to enhancing the health and wellbeing of Oxfordshire's working-age population, which in turn supports the success of local businesses and boosts the local economy. The presentation will highlight the key elements of an ideal workplace where employees can flourish, the advantages of maintaining a healthy workforce, and the ways our team can assist you in achieving these goals. Chair: Robert Peckham -
From 23 April 2025 07:00 until 23 April 2025 09:00At Littlebury Hotel Categories: WBC Open MeetingMatthew Barber the Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner will be returning, having been re-elected in the last year. We anticipate an update on crime statistics and future priorities along with a Q&A session. Chair: Robert Peckham | Speaker: Matthew Barber -
From 26 March 2025 07:00 until 26 March 2025 09:00At Littlebury Hotel Categories: WBC Open Meetingwith Phil Shadbolt OBE from Easy Charge/Zeta Zeta How grant funding & Innovation has helped to keep the business going for 35 years EZ Charge Even though you have a great product & great opportunities – without funding – it may collapse around you ! Chair: Graham Perryman | Speaker: Phil Shadbolt OBE -
From 26 February 2025 07:00 until 26 February 2025 09:00At Littlebury Hotel Categories: WBC Open MeetingDon't be afraid of being your own salesperson. Anyone that runs or owns a business will know the importance of achieving regular sales for smooth cashflow and to make business plans. Chair: Ben Jackson | Speaker: Steve Vaughan from George James Ltd -
From 22 January 2025 07:00 until 22 January 2025 09:00At Littlebury Hotel Categories: WBC Open MeetingThe new Chair of Bicester Vision CiC, Lynn Pratt, will talk to the WBC audience about the bright future for the organisation and the town's businesses. Passionate about Bicester and a former District and Town Councillor, Lynn will present the plans for Bicester Vision CIC in the coming year with the goal of a sharper focus on support for local businesses and local authority engagement. Lynn is the 5th chair and the first female chair since Bicester Vision was formed. Chair: David Babister Speaker: Lynn Pratt -
From 23 October 2024 07:00 until 23 October 2024 09:00At Littlebury Hotel Categories: WBC Open MeetingCo-founder and global award-winning Master Distiller at Sky Wave will be presenting their ultra-premium craft gin distillery from Oxfordshire. Skywavegin.com. Chair: Ben Jackson | Speaker: Andrew Parsons -
From 25 September 2024 07:00 until 25 September 2024 09:00At Littlebury Hotel Categories: WBC Open MeetingWe welcome Bicester Autism/ADHD, a local charity (Charity number 1205059) dedicated to supporting parents and carers of autistic children, those with ADHD and other neurodiverse conditions and their families, as our speaker this month. Come and find out how you can support them and all that they do. Chair: John Staley | Speaker Bicester Autism -
From 28 August 2024 07:00 until 28 August 2024 09:00At Littlebury Hotel Categories: WBC Open MeetingYOU ARE THE AUGUST OPEN MEETING SPEAKER! At our WBC Open Forum this month, August, we are putting the spotlight on visitors and members alike. Allowing you to share your business message with all in the room. You are welcome to this meeting regardless of the type of business, the goods or services that you offer. If you are launching a new product or service, recruiting new staff or simply looking for new business this is your chance to find others that can help you and connect you in the business community. -
From 24 July 2024 07:00 until 24 July 2024 09:00At Littlebury Hotel Categories: WBC Open MeetingThe Future of Work: Unlocking Opportunities Amidst Inevitable Change Join us as Employment Law expert, Roy Magara from Magara Law dives into Labour’s vision for the employment law landscape. -
From 26 June 2024 07:00 until 26 June 2024 09:00At Littlebury Hotel Categories: WBC Open MeetingThe AI Business Opportunity – How to Grow Your Business with AI Our speaker, Steve Nicholls, will discuss how to Grow your business using AI. • What is AI, and why could it be interesting for you? • Some practical examples of how you can use it in your business • Where is it likely to go? Steve will discuss what Artificial Intelligence can do for your small business. Many of us are already using it, often without realising it. Discover whether the future of AI can help you. -
From 22 May 2024 07:00 until 22 May 2024 09:00At Littlebury Hotel Categories: WBC Open MeetingGoing, Going, Gone! Open to ALL businesses regardless of business category. Hear from our hand chosen speaker and enjoy a great breakfast. A superb networking opportunity to meet and connect with other local business owners. -
From 27 March 2024 07:00 until 27 March 2024 09:00At Littlebury Hotel Categories: WBC Open MeetingBarry Wood Cllr – Cherwell District Council As leader of Cherwell District Council this month's meeting promises to be a very interesting one. Come along to hear Barry's news and have the opportunity to ask questions on local issues that may be affecting your business. -
From 28 February 2024 07:00 until 28 February 2024 09:00At Littlebury Hotel Categories: WBC Open MeetingMathew Barber – Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner Police & Crime Commissioner, Matthew Barber, explains his role in holding the police to account and sets out his vision for policing in Thames Valley as part of his Crimefighters strategy. How the police need to balance competing demands of complex online and abuse investigations whilst still tackling acquisitive crimes such as burglary and shoplifting. -
From 24 January 2024 07:00 until 24 January 2024 09:00At Littlebury Hotel Categories: WBC Open MeetingOpen to ALL businesses regardless of business category. Hear from our hand chosen speaker and enjoy a great breakfast. A superb networking opportunity to meet and connect with other local business owners. Breakfast £13.50
