UPCOMING EVENTS
Social Media Workshop with The Social Surgery
The Social Surgery is a monthly, in-person clinic run by Helen Manchip for business owners who want to finally get their social media done and stay up to date with what’s working now.
Each session includes a mini masterclass sharing the latest social media updates, tips, and practical tricks, followed by a hands-on working session where you’ll create, schedule, and sort your content with expert support and accountability.
Bring your questions, half-finished ideas, and “I’ll do it later” tasks and leave feeling accomplished, confident, and clear.
First Wednesday of the month.
The Social Surgery is perfect for:
Business owners who know they should be posting but keep putting it off
Anyone overwhelmed by social media and marketing decisions
People who want guidance and time to implement
Those who love leaving a session feeling accomplished
Cost: £55.00 per session or a three month bundle for £145.00
Jacques HR Surgery
Practical HR advice for small & growing businesses
Got an HR question? Not sure what to do with a people issue?
That’s where the Jacques HR Surgery comes in.
FREE 20-MINUTE HR CONSULTATION
Come along, grab a coffee and talk through your HR question or people challenge with an experienced HR professional.
You might be:
Taking on your first employee
Unsure whether your contracts or policies are up to date
Dealing with a tricky employee situation
Struggling with performance or absence
Unsure what you need to have in place as an employer
The list is endless!
Whether you have a specific HR problem or simply want to sense-check that you’re doing things the right way, I’m here to help.
No jargon. No obligation. No sales pitch.
Just practical, straightforward HR advice to help you manage your people with confidence.
To book, please email: caroline@jacqueshr.co.uk
The Wines of California & Oregon with Wine Savvy
As the autumn starts to set in, we’ll be getting to grips with the delicious wines of California and Oregon.
Californian growers have been focusing more on identifying the optimum sites for viticulture and continue to produce ripe, but nowadays more elegant, styles of wine.
The wines of Oregon will give us a chance to explore some smaller producers growing vines and making wine in a cooler, wetter climate, which will provide some interesting contrast.
£57.50 per person includes 8-9 wines and 6-7 food pairings.
Book HERE
The Return Journey: Antenatal Refresher with Baby On Board
The Return Journey is Baby On Board UK’s antenatal refresher class, designed especially for parents who are expecting their next baby and want to revisit the essentials, refresh their knowledge and feel confident about doing it all again.
Whether your previous experience was everything you hoped for, completely unexpected or something you still have questions about, this course offers a relaxed and supportive space to talk, learn and prepare for your next chapter.
We’ll revisit the things you remember — and explore the things you may have forgotten — including:
What to expect during labour and birth
Recognising the signs that labour is beginning
What can be different with a subsequent birth
Ticket price: £155.00 for you and your partner
Book HERE
Less admin, more time: FREE practical AI workshops
Join Ben Walker from Aptimate for a free, practical one-hour workshop for small business owners. Explore how AI can help with everyday tasks such as handling enquiries, drafting follow-ups and reducing repetitive admin, leaving more time to develop your business.
The session includes live demonstrations and time for questions, with practical ideas you can apply to your own work.
Details and registration of interest HERE
Christmas Wreath Workshop
Returning again this year, join Francesca Allbury as she guides you in creating a beautiful and unique wreath to adorn your door this festive season.
Join her for a relaxed and creative evening whilst enjoying a glass of prosecco as you craft.
All materials provided using locally sourced recyclable materials.
Cost: £55.00 per person
To reserve your space contact Francesca on 07711027040 or email francescaallbury@gmail.com This was a sell out event last year, so booking early is recommended.
Christmas Wreath Workshop
Returning again this year, join Francesca Allbury as she guides you in creating a beautiful and unique wreath to adorn your door this festive season.
Join her for a relaxed and creative evening whilst enjoying a glass of prosecco as you craft.
All materials provided using locally sourced recyclable materials.
Cost: £55.00 per person
To reserve your space contact Francesca on 07711027040 or email francescaallbury@gmail.com This was a sell out event last year, so booking early is recommended.
Less admin, more time: FREE practical AI workshops
Join Ben Walker from Aptimate for a free, practical one-hour workshop for small business owners. Explore how AI can help with everyday tasks such as handling enquiries, drafting follow-ups and reducing repetitive admin, leaving more time to develop your business.
The session includes live demonstrations and time for questions, with practical ideas you can apply to your own work.
Details and registration of interest HERE
Sip & Cake with Verdant Whisk
Celebrate the launch of Verdant Whisk’s new creative events with their very first Sip & Cake! As a local business, they are excited to bring a new way to get creative, connect with others and enjoy something a little different.
Inspired by sip-and-paint experiences, they swap the canvas for cake. Build and decorate your own edible masterpiece using colourful buttercreams, piping tools and brushes at your own artist-style station.
No experience needed, just a little imagination! Come with friends or book solo for a relaxed, sociable and creative experience.
Special introductory price £49 per person.
The Christmas Tasting with Wine Savvy
Start the festive season as you mean to go on, enjoying a variety of wines and foods with good company!
I’ll be indulging myself by choosing some of my favourite wines from the retailer’s shelves to dazzle your taste buds, along with some delicious food pairings.
Alongside the wines will be plenty of advice about food and wine pairing and some inspiration to try something a little different this Christmas.
£60 per person, includes 8-9 wines and 6-7 food pairings.
Book HERE
The Christmas Tasting with Wine Savvy
Start the festive season as you mean to go on, enjoying a variety of wines and foods with good company!
I’ll be indulging myself by choosing some of my favourite wines from the retailer’s shelves to dazzle your taste buds, along with some delicious food pairings.
Alongside the wines will be plenty of advice about food and wine pairing and some inspiration to try something a little different this Christmas.
£60 per person, includes 8-9 wines and 6-7 food pairings.
Book HERE
The Energy Expedition
A One Day Nature Adventure to Reclaim Your Capacity
Are you drowning in an endless to-do list of work opportunities and personal projects that it feels like you never have the time to fully switch off?
The Energy Expedition is your pattern interrupt and best-selling author of ‘Undefinable Life Design’, Charlie Rogers is your guide.
Charlie says: “We are entirely ditching the white meeting rooms, endless presentation decks and jarring notification pings. On Saturday 17th October, you will unplug from the city with an intimate group of 10 professionals, lace up your boots and step onto a beautiful trail (~5 hours hiking time) to build your personal capacity.”
”You will be guided through life design workshops to help you tune into your body, understand your motivations and design sustainable environments. By the end you will have designed your own Energy Toolkit that you can take into your everyday.”
BOOK HERE
Rioja Deep Dive Wine Tasting with Wine Savvy
Our Rioja deep dive wine tasting will take us well below the surface of Spain's most celebrated wine region.
We will taste white, rosé and red wines while exploring the interplay of the 3 distinct subzones: Alta, Alavesa, and Oriental.
You will learn about Rioja’s diverse microclimates and the region's legendary aging classifications to reveal the profound elegance and complexity of Rioja wines. Accompanied by tapas-style food pairings.
£55 per person, includes 8-9 wines and 6-7 food pairings.
Book HERE
Social Media Workshop with The Social Surgery
The Social Surgery is a monthly, in-person clinic run by Helen Manchip for business owners who want to finally get their social media done and stay up to date with what’s working now.
Each session includes a mini masterclass sharing the latest social media updates, tips, and practical tricks, followed by a hands-on working session where you’ll create, schedule, and sort your content with expert support and accountability.
Bring your questions, half-finished ideas, and “I’ll do it later” tasks and leave feeling accomplished, confident, and clear.
First Wednesday of the month.
The Social Surgery is perfect for:
Business owners who know they should be posting but keep putting it off
Anyone overwhelmed by social media and marketing decisions
People who want guidance and time to implement
Those who love leaving a session feeling accomplished
Cost: £55.00 per session or a three month bundle for £145.00
Exploring Island Wines with Wine Savvy
Island vineyards offer some of the world's most distinctive terroir, shaped by ocean breezes, volcanic soils and isolated climates. A tasting journey through these maritime estates reveals rare, indigenous grape varieties and bold, mineral-driven profiles.
We will explore, among others, wines from Tasmania, Corsica, Sardinia and Sicily.
£50 per person, includes 8-9 wines and 6-7 food pairings.
Book HERE
Members Networking Breakfast
In celebration of European Coworking Day, we invite members to join us for breakfast in our ground floor hot desk space.
A chance to chat and network with other members of our coworking community.
Social Media Workshop with The Social Surgery
The Social Surgery is a monthly, in-person clinic run by Helen Manchip for business owners who want to finally get their social media done and stay up to date with what’s working now.
Each session includes a mini masterclass sharing the latest social media updates, tips, and practical tricks, followed by a hands-on working session where you’ll create, schedule, and sort your content with expert support and accountability.
Bring your questions, half-finished ideas, and “I’ll do it later” tasks and leave feeling accomplished, confident, and clear.
First Wednesday of the month.
The Social Surgery is perfect for:
Business owners who know they should be posting but keep putting it off
Anyone overwhelmed by social media and marketing decisions
People who want guidance and time to implement
Those who love leaving a session feeling accomplished
Cost: £55.00 per session or a three month bundle for £145.00
Members Breakfast
Informal breakfast for members of LIME TREE WORK SHOP to reconnect with or meet new members. RSVP via the Coworks app.
The Big English Tasting with Wine Savvy
We covered the wines of England a little in the Northern European tasting in April 2024 and now there is a lot of interest in spending a whole evening on the subject.
I will source as many different styles as possible from our wine-producing regions and give you as big a picture as possible of our burgeoning wine scene.
The tasting will include sparkling wine, whites, reds and rosés and will round off the first half of the year rather nicely!
Cost: £55.00
Six Course Asian Inspired Summer Seafood Feast Tasting Menu
Join talented chef Freddie Southwell to celebrate the bountiful fruits of summer from the ocean, with an expertly crafted Asian-inspired tasting menu.
His love of Asian food is no secret & these Supperclubs give him licence to share his passion with you.
Freddie’s menus are based purely on food he loves to eat & cook, so you can always guarantee his best (please note he offers a vegetarian menu but can't alter dishes for any allergens).
Cost: £65 per person
Book HERE
Hidden Gems Wine Tasting with Wine Savvy
The Hidden Gems tastings give me the opportunity to show you something a bit different, selecting bottles you might not necessarily choose yourself.
The wines will be made from unusual indigenous grape varieties, come from less-known regions of the world or produced using different grape growing and winemaking techniques.
This tasting is ideal for those who are stuck in a bit if a wine rut or simply want to discover something new.
Cost £49.00
The Big South African Tasting with Wine Savvy
South Africa has so many new and exciting wines to offer that it will be a challenge to select the line-up for this tasting.
Whilst Stellenbosch remains the heart of the industry there are many other regions to learn about. These include the dynamic and fiercely independent Swartland, which produces wines from hotter climate varieties such as Syrah and Grenache, and cooler coastal areas such as Elgin and Walker Bay where Pinot Noir and Chardonnay thrive.
This tasting will offer an insight into the thriving Cape wine scene and plenty of variety- not to be missed!
Cost: £50.00
Social Media Workshop with The Social Surgery
The Social Surgery is a monthly, in-person clinic run by Helen Manchip for business owners who want to finally get their social media done and stay up to date with what’s working now.
Each session includes a mini masterclass sharing the latest social media updates, tips, and practical tricks, followed by a hands-on working session where you’ll create, schedule, and sort your content with expert support and accountability.
Bring your questions, half-finished ideas, and “I’ll do it later” tasks and leave feeling accomplished, confident, and clear.
First Wednesday of the month.
The Social Surgery is perfect for:
Business owners who know they should be posting but keep putting it off
Anyone overwhelmed by social media and marketing decisions
People who want guidance and time to implement
Those who love leaving a session feeling accomplished
Cost: £55.00 per session or a three month bundle for £145.00
BOOK HERE
Five Course Asian Inspired Tasting Menu with Freddie Southwell Catering
Join Freddie Southwell to celebrate the bountiful fruits of spring, with an expertly crafted Asian-inspired tasting menu. Freddie’s love of Asian food is no secret and this Supperclub gives him licence to share that passion with you. Menus are based purely on food that Freddie loves to eat and cook, so you can always guarantee his best.
This is a BYOB event with corkage for wine / fizz charged at £12.00 per bottle. Beers and soft drinks can be purchased on the night. No other drinks may be brought onto the premises.
Cost: £65 per person
Discover the Wines of Languedoc & Roussillon in the South of France with Wine Savvy
Spanning the area between the Camargue and the Spanish border, the Languedoc and Roussillon are rich in history with diverse landscapes and an expansive Mediterranean coastline.
A wealth of wine styles are produced by the two regions: from crisp, mouthwatering whites to rich, bold reds, sparkling wines and fortified wines. Among them, Crémant de Limoux, Picpoul de Pinet, Corbières, Faugères, Minervois la Livinière and Muscat de Rivesaltes, to name but a few.
This tasting will be a real feast of styles and the wines will be served with exciting food pairings based on Mediterranean flavours.
Cost: £49.00
Learn How to DJ - Taster Session with Seb Emmins
Whether you are a complete beginner, or want to up your skill level, Seb will tailor your one-to-one private DJ session to your ability.
Session duration: 50 minutes.
Sessions at: 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm and 3:30pm
Seb is an experienced and talented DJ who has played at some of the top venues in the country. Learn more about him here.
No experience needed.
Cost: £65.00 per person / £45.00 per person for joint sessions
To reserve your slot please email: hello@limetreeworkshop.co.uk
Social Media Workshop with Social Surgery
The Social Surgery is a monthly, in-person clinic run by Helen Manchip for business owners who want to finally get their social media done and stay up to date with what’s working now.
Each session includes a mini masterclass sharing the latest social media updates, tips, and practical tricks, followed by a hands-on working session where you’ll create, schedule, and sort your content with expert support and accountability.
Bring your questions, half-finished ideas, and “I’ll do it later” tasks and leave feeling accomplished, confident, and clear.
First Wednesday of the month.
The Social Surgery is perfect for:
Business owners who know they should be posting but keep putting it off
Anyone overwhelmed by social media and marketing decisions
People who want guidance and time to implement
Those who love leaving a session feeling accomplished
Cost: £55.00 per session or a three month bundle for £145.00
BOOK HERE
Build a Business that can Breathe with West Kent Mind
What if your business could be both high performing and mentally healthy?
Join us for Thrive Sevenoaks, a one hour session designed for socially conscious business leaders, founders, and professionals who want to create organisations where people can truly Get Well, Stay Well & Thrive.
📅 Thursday 19 March
⏰ 6:30 – 7:30pm
🎟 Free event
In just one hour you will:
✔ Strengthen your business from the inside out
Discover practical, human centred tools that help shape the culture you're striving for.
✔ Solve problems faster through real world insight
Hear what we’re currently experimenting with at West Kent Mind to support a mentally healthy, resilient workforce, and how you can apply it in your organisation.
✔ Build the right relationships
Connect with other purpose driven professionals shaping the future of Sevenoaks business.
✔ Reclaim the space to think
Step away from firefighting mode and join a positive, uplifting conversation focused on helping people and organisations thrive.
✨ Exclusive preview
We’ll also be giving attendees a sneak peek of our new Changemaker Programme, a new way for local businesses, start-ups and sole traders to partner with West Kent Mind to create meaningful impact in the community.
You’ll be among the first to hear:
• What’s coming
• How you can be part of it
• Why it will matter for your business and your community
Spaces are limited, we’d love you to join us! Book today: https://westkentmind2.beaconforms.com/form/c9bd80a3
Grandparents Workshop & First Aid Training with ‘Baby on Board’
This workshop will focus on preparing grandparents with the latest knowledge around babies: whether it be birth, feeding, sleeping or just caring. We include a comprehensive 2 hour paediatric first aid session which will give you confidence to know what actions to take if faced with a medical emergency.
Are they spoiling the baby by picking him up? What’s “safe sleep”? And where’s the talcum powder gone? To answer all these questions and many more, join our experienced midwives for this grandparent refresher course for grandparents-to-be and new grandparents.
The workshop includes a comprehensive Grandparents Guide.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Cost: £78.00 per person
Exploring Sparkling Wine & Champagne with Wine Savvy
Rosé, Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs, NV, Vintage… These are examples of some of the styles of wine we will cover in this extensive fizz tasting.
In the line-up of wines to taste Champagnes will be joined by Sparkling Wines from other countries such as England.
This will be a masterclass in bubbles with plenty of information about how they are grown and made, as well as advice on which foods to pair with these beautiful wines.
Cost: £55.00
Mother's Day Pop Up Shopping Day
Discover, shop, and treat yourself at our Pop-Up Shopping Event!
Browse over 20 amazing independent brands, from personalised leather goods and stylish ladies’ clothing to handbags, jewellery, cards & prints, beautiful homeware, Mother’s Day gifts, and even permanent jewellery.
Plus hand baked artisan bread, focaccia, scones, brownies, cakes, and cookies — straight from the oven and utterly irresistible. 🥖🍰
Come along, support small local businesses, soak up the atmosphere, grab a coffee and find the perfect Mother’s Day gift or a little something for yourself!
✨ Free entry – just bring your shopping bags and your appetite!
Social Media Workshop with the Social Surgery
The Social Surgery is a monthly, in-person clinic run by Helen Manchip for business owners who want to finally get their social media done and stay up to date with what’s working now.
Each session includes a mini masterclass sharing the latest social media updates, tips, and practical tricks, followed by a hands-on working session where you’ll create, schedule, and sort your content with expert support and accountability.
Bring your questions, half-finished ideas, and “I’ll do it later” tasks and leave feeling accomplished, confident, and clear.
First Wednesday of the month.
The Social Surgery is perfect for:
Business owners who know they should be posting but keep putting it off
Anyone overwhelmed by social media and marketing decisions
People who want guidance and time to implement
Those who love leaving a session feeling accomplished
Cost: £55.00 per session or a three month bundle for £145.00
The Big Spanish Tasting with Wine Savvy
The world’s third biggest producer of wines, Spain has far more to offer than Rioja, Sherry and Cava. From crisp, fresh whites and vibrant, elegant reds from the north to stunning reds from the Ribera del Duero and blockbusters from the warmer areas, this is a very diverse wine producing country.
The tasting will cover as many regions, styles and grape varieties as possible and the wines will be paired with tapas-style foods.
£49pp, includes 8-9 wines and food pairings
For bookings please contact Jo on 07967 814224 or email jo@winesavvy.info
The Social Surgery
The Social Surgery is a monthly, in-person clinic run by Helen Manchip for business owners who want to finally get their social media done and stay up to date with what’s working now.
Each session includes a short mini masterclass sharing the latest social media updates, tips, and practical tricks, followed by a hands-on working session where you’ll create, schedule, and sort your content with expert support and accountability.
Bring your questions, half-finished ideas, and “I’ll do it later” tasks and leave feeling accomplished, confident, and clear.
First Wednesday of the month
Cost: £55.00 per session or £145 for a three month bundle
The Path Less Travelled with Plum Travel
The Path Less Travelled - An evening of hidden gems and local wonders with Plum Travel
Leave the guidebooks behind. Most travellers see the world through the same crowded lens, but the most enduring memories are found where the pavement ends and the stories begin. Join Plum Travel, in special partnership with Audley Travel, for an exclusive evening dedicated to the places that remain well-kept secrets. Together, we’ll take you beyond the tourist trail to discover the beauty of going where others don’t.
The evening features a curated wine tasting with regional food pairings from Wine Savvy, designed to transport you to the very heart of the destinations we’ll be discussing.
Your next great adventure starts off the beaten path.
Free to attend, but you must reserve tickets as spaces are limited.
Grandparents Workshop & First Aid Training with ‘Baby on Board’
This workshop will focus on preparing grandparent’s with the latest evidence based guidance around babies: whether it be birth, feeding, sleeping, or just caring. We include a comprehensive 2 hour paediatric first aid awareness session which will give you confidence to know what actions to take if faced with a medical emergency.
Are they spoiling the baby by picking him up? What’s “safe sleep”? And where’s the talcum powder gone? - To answer all these questions and many more, join our experienced midwives for this grandparent refresher course for grandparents-to-be and new grandparents.
The workshop includes a comprehensive Grandparents Guide.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Cost: £78.00 per person
Five Course Vietnam Tasting Menu with Jonty’s Little Feasts
Join Jonty’s Little Feasts on a journey through Vietnam’s vibrant flavours, where each dish will immerse you in a stimulating culinary experience. Begin in the northern capital city of Hanoi and travel south through Ninh Binh, Hue and Hoi An, finishing in the bustling Ho Chi Minh City. Transport yourself to this incredible country for an evening of fresh flavours and stunning dishes.
Limited spaces available, so book quickly via WhatsApp or Text to Jonty on 07769 652279 or email enquiries@jontyslittlefeasts.co.uk
Cost: £55.00
Bring your own wine (£12 corkage fee). Beers, soft drinks, tea and coffee available to buy on the night
Five Course Vietnam Tasting Menu with Jonty’s Little Feasts
Join Jonty’s Little Feasts on a journey through Vietnam’s vibrant flavours, where each dish will immerse you in a stimulating culinary experience. Begin in the northern capital city of Hanoi and travel south through Ninh Binh, Hue and Hoi An, finishing in the bustling Ho Chi Minh City. Transport yourself to this incredible country for an evening of fresh flavours and stunning dishes.
Limited spaces available, so book quickly via WhatsApp or Text to Jonty on 07769 652279 or email enquiries@jontyslittlefeasts.co.uk
Cost: £55.00
Bring your own wine (£12 corkage fee). Beers, soft drinks, tea and coffee available to buy on the night
The Social Surgery
The Social Surgery is a monthly, in-person clinic run by Helen Manchip for business owners who want to finally get their social media done and stay up to date with what’s working now.
Each session includes a short mini masterclass sharing the latest social media updates, tips, and practical tricks, followed by a hands-on working session where you’ll create, schedule, and sort your content with expert support and accountability.
Bring your questions, half-finished ideas, and “I’ll do it later” tasks and leave feeling accomplished, confident, and clear.
First Wednesday of the month
Cost: £55.00 per session or £145 for a three month bundle
BOOK HERE
A Celebration of Christmas Wine and Food - Wine Tasting with Wine Savvy
Start the festive season as you mean to go on, enjoying a variety of wines and foods with good company!
I’ll be indulging myself by choosing some of my favourite wines from the retailer’s shelves to dazzle your taste buds, along with some delicious food pairings.
Alongside the wines will be plenty of advice about food and wine pairing and some inspiration to try something a little different this Christmas.
Please inform us of any food allergies at time of booking.
£60pp, includes 9-10 wines and food pairings
For bookings please contact Jo on 07967 814224 or email jo@winesavvy.info
A Celebration of Christmas Wine and Food - Wine Tasting with Wine Savvy
Start the festive season as you mean to go on, enjoying a variety of wines and foods with good company!
I’ll be indulging myself by choosing some of my favourite wines from the retailer’s shelves to dazzle your taste buds, along with some delicious food pairings.
Alongside the wines will be plenty of advice about food and wine pairing and some inspiration to try something a little different this Christmas.
Please inform us of any food allergies at time of booking.
£60pp, includes 9-10 wines and food pairings
For bookings please contact Jo on 07967 814224 or email jo@winesavvy.info