30 members guests joined together yesterday to enjoy networking in the sunshine over a glass of Pimms and some fabulous food at this year's Annual BBQ held in the delightful surroundings at Great Hallingbury Manor.

Special thanks to Andrew Vales, the new General Manager at the venue and his team for such a wonderful afternoon - well done to all!

A few words from our guests:

Heather Benham of Enterprise Europe Network  " #Stortford great Sunny afternoon @stanstedchamber #summerBBQ thank you ?" and continued "Thank you Julie Budden lovely to catch up with everyone, great networking , super BBQ and really lucky with weather"

Andrew Morgan, Director of Marketing at Hidentity UK "It was a very enjoyable and worthwhile few hours. Many thanks for the invitation ?"

Val Hopkins, Novotel  "Thank you Julie Budden. The balmy heat of a quintessential English summer afternoon, BBQ and Pimms added to another valuable networking event".

Paula Tatchell MIRP, Spun Candy "A great afternoon networking event, thank you Julie Budden!"

Paula Hine - Infusionsoft Consultant "Loved it - great food, great company and Pimms :-) "

Charity Raffle

In addition to the great afternoon of networking with fellow business professionals, we managed to raise a further £60 for our Charity of Choice Essex Retired Police Dog Fund, here is a special message from RPD Buster for all who donated...

Your support is very much appreciated and goes a long way to helping this worthy cause.