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We are offering free on‑site recycling check‑ins to help businesses make everyday recycling easier. In partnership with Recorra, these short floor walks give you clear, practical insight into how recycling works across your space and where small changes can help.

Once you book a slot, a Recorra specialist will get in touch to confirm the details and visit your site. They will share straightforward suggestions you can put in place right away, and you don't have to be an existing Recorra customer.

Book a time that works for you with George, a Sustainability Consultant at Recorra!

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Join us on Wednesday 8 July for a relaxed outdoor pop up on Tabard Street, just behind the lunchtime market, and discover everything available to you as part of the Bankside community. Open to everyone, this drop in session is a chance to meet the Better Bankside team and explore the support and opportunities available, including: Everything is already included in your Better Bankside membership, come along and find out how to make the most of it. Whether you’re curious, new to the area, or already part of the network, drop by, say hello and see what’s on offer.
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Join us on Tuesday 30 June for a relaxed outdoor pop up on Southwark Street (between Bankside 2 & 3) and discover everything available to you as part of the Bankside community. Open to everyone, this drop in session is a chance to meet the Better Bankside team and explore the support and opportunities available, including: Everything is already included in your Better Bankside membership, come along and find out how to make the most of it. Whether you’re curious, new to the area, or already part of the network, drop by, say hello and see what’s on offer.
[post_title] => 30 June - Discover Bankside: Pop Up Event [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => 30-june-pop-up [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2026-06-17 13:35:53 [post_modified_gmt] => 2026-06-17 12:35:53 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://betterbankside.co.uk/?post_type=event&p=7219 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => event [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [3] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 7193 [post_author] => 33 [post_date] => 2026-05-26 12:46:53 [post_date_gmt] => 2026-05-26 11:46:53 [post_content] => Join Bankside leaders to explore how to adapt when times get tough and keep the Bankside pound local. Our third Bankside Connects event brings together senior and emerging leaders to share experiences and swap ideas on this timely topic. Over drinks at the iconic Glaziers Hall, you’ll: Some feedback from previous Bankside Connects events: “The panel discussion was fascinating, but I very much enjoyed the free flow of talk before and after the panel, and the way these conversations flowed easily around the formal Q&A.” “I really enjoyed the different perspectives from the panel – and also the catching up with others afterwards.” “I enjoyed the relaxed and social atmosphere. It was great.” At our last event we discussed how Banksiders are making hybrid working work, and you can see the round up here.  This event is for senior and emerging leaders in the Bankside area. [post_title] => 1 July- Bankside Connects: How to adapt when times get tough [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => bankside-connects-economic-resilience-and-the-bankside-pound [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2026-06-03 12:16:44 [post_modified_gmt] => 2026-06-03 11:16:44 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://betterbankside.co.uk/?post_type=event&p=7193 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => event [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [4] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 7050 [post_author] => 33 [post_date] => 2026-04-13 16:33:45 [post_date_gmt] => 2026-04-13 15:33:45 [post_content] => Learn how to build meaningful connections and deliver successful pitches in this interactive workshop with The Speakers Trust. Designed for professionals, you’ll learn strategies to confidently network, communicate your value, and pitch ideas with clarity and impact. Through practical exercises and real-world insights, you'll leave equipped to grow your network, captivate your audience, and achieve your goals. Perfect for anyone ready to elevate their personal or professional skill set. [post_title] => 17 June - Networking training [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => networking-training [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2026-05-27 15:11:44 [post_modified_gmt] => 2026-05-27 14:11:44 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://betterbankside.co.uk/?post_type=event&p=7050 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => event [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [5] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 7039 [post_author] => 33 [post_date] => 2026-04-08 10:57:51 [post_date_gmt] => 2026-04-08 09:57:51 [post_content] =>

When workloads are high, thorough project planning is often the first thing to slip. This practical session explores how to use AI as a thinking partner helping you plan faster, think more clearly, and make better decisions without handing over responsibility.

You'll discover how AI can help structure ideas, surface risks, challenge assumptions, and sharpen your planning process from the outset. The focus is on using AI to enhance your judgement and efficiency, not replace it.

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

This course is delivered by SEEDL, an online learning platform that is free to access for anyone who works for a Better Bankside member organisation. Find out more about SEEDL and sign up for this course and others. 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Join Bankside leaders and aspiring leaders, plus panellists from local businesses Prager Metis, The Glad Pub, and Powwow Events, for an honest conversation about the impact of hybrid working and ideas to make it work for all. Over drinks and light bites: Bankside Connects aims to spark conversation between senior leaders who share the same neighbourhood but rarely get the chance to meet or collaborate. This event will focus on one of the most pressing issues currently facing businesses in Bankside. [post_title] => 15 April - Bankside Connects: Does hybrid working work? [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => 15-april-bankside-connects-does-hybrid-working-work [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2026-04-14 16:25:26 [post_modified_gmt] => 2026-04-14 15:25:26 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://betterbankside.co.uk/?post_type=event&p=7035 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => event [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [7] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 7031 [post_author] => 33 [post_date] => 2026-04-07 10:39:18 [post_date_gmt] => 2026-04-07 09:39:18 [post_content] => We are offering free on‑site recycling check‑ins to help businesses strengthen their recycling setup and make day to day choices easier. Working with Recorra, our trusted recycling partner, these short floor walks give you friendly, practical insight into how recycling is working across your space and where small changes can have a positive impact. After you book a slot, a Recorra specialist will get in touch to confirm details and will visit your site on the day. They will offer clear, tailored suggestions you can put in place straight away to support your team and improve recycling habits. Spaces are limited – book a time that suits you and take steps towards streamlined recycling practices. [post_title] => 27-30 April- Free recycling check ins [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => 27-30-april-free-recycling-check-ins [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2026-04-07 10:43:31 [post_modified_gmt] => 2026-04-07 09:43:31 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://betterbankside.co.uk/?post_type=event&p=7031 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => event [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [8] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 6962 [post_author] => 14 [post_date] => 2026-03-04 09:38:36 [post_date_gmt] => 2026-03-04 09:38:36 [post_content] => Bankside has always attracted people who think differently. Whether you're leading a team, growing a business or just starting to find your feet in a leadership role, join fellow Banksiders at the Menier Lounge for an evening of conversation and connection. This Better Bankside social is a chance to meet the people around you – those building something, leading something, or working out what comes next. Join the Dots: a social for Bankside's influencers and innovators Thursday 26 March, 5:30–8:30pm Menier Lounge, 51–53 Southwark Street, SE1 1RU Over drinks and nibbles, we'll share highlights from our recent member survey and our priorities for 2026/27 – and raise a glass to celebrate Better Bankside's 21st birthday. [post_title] => 26 March - Join the Dots: social for Bankside’s influencers and innovators [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => 26-march-join-the-dots-social-for-banksides-influencers-and-innovators [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2026-03-13 14:57:56 [post_modified_gmt] => 2026-03-13 14:57:56 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://betterbankside.co.uk/?post_type=event&p=6962 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => event [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [9] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 6925 [post_author] => 33 [post_date] => 2026-02-17 16:05:52 [post_date_gmt] => 2026-02-17 16:05:52 [post_content] => We are offering free on‑site recycling check‑ins to help businesses strengthen their recycling setup and make day to day choices easier. Working with Recorra, our trusted recycling partner, these short floor walks give you friendly, practical insight into how recycling is working across your space and where small changes can have a positive impact. After you book a slot, a Recorra specialist will get in touch to confirm details and will visit your site on the day. They will offer clear, tailored suggestions you can put in place straight away to support your team and improve recycling habits. Spaces are limited – book a time that suits you and take steps towards streamlined recycling practices. [post_title] => 23-26 February- Free recycling check ins [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => 23-26-february-free-recycling-check-ins [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2026-02-17 16:06:50 [post_modified_gmt] => 2026-02-17 16:06:50 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://betterbankside.co.uk/?post_type=event&p=6925 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => event [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [10] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 6919 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2026-02-12 13:46:42 [post_date_gmt] => 2026-02-12 13:46:42 [post_content] => Join this breakfast seminar for a concise overview of the key changes in the Employment Rights Act 2025 that will come into effect from April 2026. Employment law experts Louise Lawrence and Clare Walsh from Winckworth Sherwood will cover what is changing and the practical steps employers should take now. Key topics to be covered include: In addition, Louise and Clare will be looking ahead at key changes in the ERA roadmap, including: This session is ideal for HR professionals, managers, and anyone responsible for people and policy within their organisation.  Alongside the presentation, there will be time to network and connect with peers from other local businesses. Running order: Speakers: Louise Lawrence is a Partner in the Winckworth Sherwood Employment team, a law firm based in the Better Bankside area. She is a trusted advisor to UK businesses, not-for-profit organisations and senior executives, advising on all aspects of employment law from drafting contracts of employment to defending Tribunal claims. She has a strong reputation for technical excellence and is adept at handling complex issues and providing strategic advice on TUPE, redundancies and restructurings, and disputes.  Recent testimonials from employer clients include: “I would say Louise Lawrence stands out. She is extremely personable, genuinely cares about our business and has always been flexible and accommodating in her approach.” and “The advice we receive is consistently sophisticated and well considered. She handles complex employment matters with confidence.” Clare Walsh is a highly experienced employment lawyer with over 14 years’ post-qualification experience. She advises employees and employers on contentious and non-contentious employment law matters. Recognised as a Leading Associate in Chambers in 2024, she is praised for being a “high-quality litigator” and “very knowledgeable but practical in her advice”. Clare advises on complex HR advisory matters, internal procedures, and sensitive exits. She has a particular specialism in discrimination and equality law, with a strong track record in high-value and reputationally significant cases. 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Digital Dialog is an AI consultancy and digital agency specialising in AI literacy, strategy and implementation. They support organisations through consultancy, training and advisory work, helping teams apply Generative AI across business and marketing activity. Within digital, they have a strong track record in tourism, travel and hospitality, working with destinations, DMOs and visitor economy organisations, alongside businesses and organisations across other sectors. Their background includes more than a decade of experience in advertising and digital media, covering digital strategy We will hear from Manu Kastia Founder at Digital Dialog. He advises organisations on AI strategy, consultancy and implementation, helping teams apply Generative AI across business and marketing activity. With 15 years of agency experience across digital advertising, strategy and media buying, Manu has worked with organisations including Tourism Ireland, British Airways and Experience Oxfordshire. He is a regular speaker on practical AI adoption and delivers training for organisations, with a focus on practical guidance suited to everyday organisational use. Full agenda: We will also be updating on Better Bankside projects for 2026 including our Buzz Card revamp, and changes to our insights platform. This event is open to all our visitor-facing member businesses in Bankside. 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We are offering free on‑site recycling check‑ins to help businesses make everyday recycling easier. In partnership with Recorra, these short floor walks give you clear, practical insight into how recycling works across your space and where small changes can help.

Once you book a slot, a Recorra specialist will get in touch to confirm the details and visit your site. They will share straightforward suggestions you can put in place right away, and you don't have to be an existing Recorra customer.

Book a time that works for you with George, a Sustainability Consultant at Recorra!

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