Hear from a panel of women leading Bankside businesses as they share their experience and insight on what it takes to build a thriving career as a woman. What advice would they give to someone just starting on their career journey? How do those of us in more senior positions lead with influence and help shape a workplace where everyone can succeed? There will also be the chance to reflect on your own career journey during a facilitated networking activity and share the one piece of advice you wish you’d been giving when starting out.
Panel speakers include Sarah Friswell, CEO of Red Ant, a leading retail technology business and Becky Booth, CEO of The Bridge, a charity working to improve women's health and wellbeing. The panel will be chaired by Katherine Nathan, Executive Creative Director and CEO of Ratchet, an independent creative and production company.
Sign up now to attend this inspiring and empowering breakfast event. [post_title] => 1 April - Bankside Women's Network: Building Bold Careers [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => 1-april-bankside-womens-network-celebrate-international-womens-day [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2025-03-19 15:04:56 [post_modified_gmt] => 2025-03-19 15:04:56 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://staging.betterbankside.co.uk/?post_type=event&p=6087 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => event [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [4] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 6012 [post_author] => 11 [post_date] => 2025-02-06 14:34:41 [post_date_gmt] => 2025-02-06 14:34:41 [post_content] => The highly anticipated Better Bankside's Pancake Day Race has returned for 2025! Kick off Pancake Day by having some fun with your colleagues. Join us at Marlborough Sports Garden to cheer on your favourite team while enjoying delicious pancakes from the pancake van! Not only is it a great opportunity to bond with your co-workers, but it's also a great way to get some exercise and show off your flipping skills. Don't miss out on the fun and sign up your team today! It's a unique and thrilling way to celebrate Pancake Day. Sign up your workplace’s team by filling out this google form or emailing kv@betterbankside.co.uk Teams should consist of four people. If you have more than four, you can submit up to two teams per business—just choose different fun names for each. Participation costs £25 per team, with all proceeds going to Bankside Open Spaces Trust (BOST), a local environmental and volunteering charity working to provide outstanding green spaces and outdoor activities that enhance the health and wellbeing of urban communities. If you're not competing, you're still very welcome to come along, cheer on the teams, and enjoy delicious pancakes from our dedicated pancake van! We are also grateful to BOST for the use of their community sports ground for this event. [post_title] => 4 March - Pancake Day Race [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => 4-march-pancake-day-race [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2025-02-11 11:47:19 [post_modified_gmt] => 2025-02-11 11:47:19 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://staging.betterbankside.co.uk/?post_type=event&p=6012 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => event [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [5] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 6035 [post_author] => 27 [post_date] => 2025-02-06 10:25:18 [post_date_gmt] => 2025-02-06 10:25:18 [post_content] => Join the Bankside LGBTQ+ Network on Wednesday 26 February from 6pm to 8:30pm at The Rake pub in Borough Market for an informal networking event. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with other LGBTQ+ professionals working in Bankside, learn more about the network, and discover how you can get involved. Enjoy a drink at The Rake, an LGBTQ+-owned venue renowned for offering one of London's largest selections of great beer in one of its smallest pubs. Accessibility: The Rake is wheelchair accessible. If you have any specific accessibility needs, please let us know in advance. Stay Connected: Join the Bankside LGBTQ+ Network LinkedIn group for updates and to be the first to hear about future events. Any question please contact Rachel Nicholson - rn@betterbankside.co.uk [post_title] => 26 Feb - Bankside LGBTQ+ Network Social [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => 26-feb-bankside-lgbtq-network-social [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2025-02-06 10:25:18 [post_modified_gmt] => 2025-02-06 10:25:18 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://staging.betterbankside.co.uk/?post_type=event&p=6035 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => event [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [6] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 5935 [post_author] => 11 [post_date] => 2024-12-20 11:41:50 [post_date_gmt] => 2024-12-20 11:41:50 [post_content] =>Come join us at MALIN+GOETZ for a magical evening of relaxation and rejuvenation. Let the soothing sounds of crystal singing bowls wash over you as you unwind and de-stress from the hustle and bustle.
This meditation is led by Rebecca, a Reiki Master and sound healer. Combining energy healing and self-esteem practices, she guides individuals to embrace their authentic selves and achieve personal transformation.
If you are pregnant, have a pacemaker or have metal pins you should consult with their healthcare provider before participating in a sound bath, particularly during the first trimester of pregnancy. While many sound baths are gentle and relaxing, some individuals may prefer to avoid certain frequencies or vibrations during pregnancy as a precaution.
This event is part of Better You, our wellbeing programme designed to help you kickstart the new year with energy and positivity. January is an ideal time to explore new activities and sharpen your skills, and Better You is here to support you every step of the way. Our range of free activities offers something for everyone, and we’d love for you to join us for other events too!
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This year’s appeal will be helping 1000 people who are dealing with homelessness, struggling with their mental health, and our older neighbours in Bankside receive Christmas presents this year. Join one of our volunteering sessions to help wrap the gifts donated by Bankside businesses. You can register for one of two sessions throughout the day: 12.30pm – 2.00pm 3.00pm – 5.00pm All items will be provided, including scissors, tape, wrapping paper and of course the present items to be wrapped. The sessions will be held at Arch 23 (entrance via Flat Iron Square), 45 Southwark Street, London, SE1 9HP If you're registering as a team, you can book a maximum of eight places at each session. If you'd like to sign up a larger group, please contact kv@betterbankside.co.uk first. If the session you'd like to attend is already fully booked, please add your name to the waiting list and we’ll let you know if any slots become available. We also need your help to make sure we have enough gifts for every local charity. Click here to see what each charity needs and purchase the items you want to donate. Everybody's generous donations will be delivered, ready for wrapping at these volunteer sessions. You might even end up wrapping what you’ve bought! Thank you for your support, with your help, we can share some Christmas cheer with people who might otherwise not get presents from anyone else this year. To find out more about the appeal and the charities you'll be helping check out the Christmas Appeal page. 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This year’s appeal will be helping 1000 people who are dealing with homelessness, struggling with their mental health, and our older neighbours in Bankside receive Christmas presents this year. Join one of our volunteering sessions to help wrap the gifts donated by Bankside businesses. You can register for one of two sessions throughout the day: 12.30pm – 2.00pm 3.00pm – 5.00pm All items will be provided, including scissors, tape, wrapping paper and of course the present items to be wrapped. The sessions will be held at Arch 23 (entrance via Flat Iron Square), 45 Southwark Street, London, SE1 9HP If you're registering as a team, you can book a maximum of eight places at each session. If you'd like to sign up a larger group, please contact kv@betterbankside.co.uk first. If the session you'd like to attend is already fully booked, please add your name to the waiting list and we’ll let you know if any slots become available. We also need your help to make sure we have enough gifts for every local charity. Click here to see what each charity needs and purchase the items you want to donate. Everybody's generous donations will be delivered, ready for wrapping at these volunteer sessions. You might even end up wrapping what you’ve bought! Thank you for your support, with your help, we can share some Christmas cheer with people who might otherwise not get presents from anyone else this year. To find out more about the appeal and the charities you'll be helping check out the Christmas Appeal page. 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This year’s appeal will be helping 1000 people who are dealing with homelessness, struggling with their mental health, and our older neighbours in Bankside receive Christmas presents this year. Join one of our volunteering sessions to help wrap the gifts donated by Bankside businesses. You can register for one of two sessions throughout the day: 12.30pm – 2.00pm 3.00pm – 5.00pm All items will be provided, including scissors, tape, wrapping paper and of course the present items to be wrapped. The sessions will be held at Arch 23 (entrance via Flat Iron Square), 45 Southwark Street, London, SE1 9HP If you're registering as a team, you can book a maximum of eight places at each session. If you'd like to sign up a larger group, please contact kv@betterbankside.co.uk first. If the session you'd like to attend is already fully booked, please add your name to the waiting list and we’ll let you know if any slots become available. We also need your help to make sure we have enough gifts for every local charity. Click here to see what each charity needs and purchase the items you want to donate. Everybody's generous donations will be delivered, ready for wrapping at these volunteer sessions. You might even end up wrapping what you’ve bought! Thank you for your support, with your help, we can share some Christmas cheer with people who might otherwise not get presents from anyone else this year. To find out more about the appeal and the charities you'll be helping check out the Christmas Appeal page. 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This year’s appeal will be helping 1000 people who are dealing with homelessness, struggling with their mental health, and our older neighbours in Bankside receive Christmas presents this year. Join one of our volunteering sessions to help wrap the gifts donated by Bankside businesses. You can register for one of two sessions throughout the day: 12.30pm – 2.00pm 3.00pm – 5.00pm All items will be provided, including scissors, tape, wrapping paper and of course the present items to be wrapped. The sessions will be held at Arch 23 (entrance via Flat Iron Square), 45 Southwark Street, London, SE1 9HP If you're registering as a team, you can book a maximum of eight places at each session. If you'd like to sign up a larger group, please contact kv@betterbankside.co.uk first. If the session you'd like to attend is already fully booked, please add your name to the waiting list and we’ll let you know if any slots become available. We also need your help to make sure we have enough gifts for every local charity. Click here to see what each charity needs and purchase the items you want to donate. Everybody's generous donations will be delivered, ready for wrapping at these volunteer sessions. You might even end up wrapping what you’ve bought! Thank you for your support, with your help, we can share some Christmas cheer with people who might otherwise not get presents from anyone else this year. To find out more about the appeal and the charities you'll be helping check out the Christmas Appeal page. 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This year’s appeal will be helping 1000 people who are dealing with homelessness, struggling with their mental health, and our older neighbours in Bankside receive Christmas presents this year. Join one of our volunteering sessions to help wrap the gifts donated by Bankside businesses. You can register for one of two sessions throughout the day: 12.30pm – 2.00pm 3.00pm – 5.00pm All items will be provided, including scissors, tape, wrapping paper and of course the present items to be wrapped. The sessions will be held at Arch 23 (entrance via Flat Iron Square), 45 Southwark Street, London, SE1 9HP If you're registering as a team, you can book a maximum of eight places at each session. If you'd like to sign up a larger group, please contact kv@betterbankside.co.uk first. If the session you'd like to attend is already fully booked, please add your name to the waiting list and we’ll let you know if any slots become available. We also need your help to make sure we have enough gifts for every local charity. Click here to see what each charity needs and purchase the items you want to donate. Everybody's generous donations will be delivered, ready for wrapping at these volunteer sessions. You might even end up wrapping what you’ve bought! Thank you for your support, with your help, we can share some Christmas cheer with people who might otherwise not get presents from anyone else this year. To find out more about the appeal and the charities you'll be helping check out the Christmas Appeal page. 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If you have ever needed to win a pitch, share your work in a clear and interesting way or even convince others of your point of view, then this workshop is for you. It is suitable for all levels of ability and for people who want to become confident, articulate and engaging speakers. You will learn the fundamentals of good communication, including voice control, body language and powerful connection. This interactive session will cover speaking in person and how to adapt to presenting online. You will learn how to create great content and to get your message across and will finish the session a stronger, more effective speaker. Speakers Trust is a charity dedicated to training people to become more effective communicators and provides opportunities for them to share their perspectives in public. The organisation helps people become better communicators, with a greater awareness of the importance of speaking out. This improves education and employment prospects as well as the desire to use the power of their voice to bring positive change. Once participants see that they can overcome their fear of public speaking and use their voice to effect change, they are empowered to achieve across a range of areas, with benefits spreading to the home, workplace and community. “I attended the public speaking session and I just wanted to let you know how fantastic it was. Jenny was an incredible trainer and it has been the best training session I have ever attended. I really believe that her training will have an impact on my public speaking skills.” The session will be held at MCM Studio, 131 Great Suffolk St, London SE1 1PP. You can see more information about the venue here. Spaces are limited, if you are no longer able to attend please cancel your place in advance to allow someone from the waiting list to take your place. You are welcome to join this event if you live or work in Bankside. Our professional development events have limited spaces, so priority is given to our business members. If you are unsure, please get in touch with us to confirm. 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