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 youâd 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://betterbankside.co.uk/?post_type=event&p=6087 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => event [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [2] => 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 workplaceâs 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 businessâjust choose different fun names for each. Participation costs ÂŁ25 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://betterbankside.co.uk/?post_type=event&p=6012 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => event [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [3] => 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://betterbankside.co.uk/?post_type=event&p=6035 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => event [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [4] => 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 weâd love for you to join us for other events too!
[post_title] => 15 Jan - Better You: Sound Meditation [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => 15-jan-better-you-sound-meditation [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2024-12-20 12:49:55 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-12-20 12:49:55 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://betterbankside.co.uk/?post_type=event&p=5935 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => event [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [5] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 5810 [post_author] => 11 [post_date] => 2024-11-15 11:41:11 [post_date_gmt] => 2024-11-15 11:41:11 [post_content] => The Bankside Christmas Gift Appeal is back for 2024 and we need your help to wrap all of the presents so that they are ready for delivery to local hostels, charities, and community organisations in time for their Christmas celebrations. This yearâs 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 â 2.00pm 3.00pm â 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 weâll 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 youâve 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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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 â 2.00pm 3.00pm â 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 weâll 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 youâve 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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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 â 2.00pm 3.00pm â 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 weâll 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 youâve 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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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 â 2.00pm 3.00pm â 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 weâll 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 youâve 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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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 â 2.00pm 3.00pm â 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 weâll 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 youâve 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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Whether you're going for spooky or stylish, M.Y.O will provide all the tools, tips, and inspiration to help you craft a pumpkin masterpiece. Enjoy our fun atmosphere with our curated Halloween playlist , seasonal treats, and plenty of carving ideas to get your creativity flowing. Perfect for a fun night out with friends or a unique way to celebrate the season. Book your spot now and take home your very own custom-carved pumpkin, ready to impress at any Halloween gathering! [post_title] => 29 Oct - Halloween Pumpkin Workshop: Carve Your Own Creation! [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => 29-oct-halloween-pumpkin-workshop-carve-your-own-creation [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2024-10-01 11:25:36 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-10-01 10:25:36 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://betterbankside.co.uk/?post_type=event&p=5697 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => event [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [11] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 5694 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2024-09-20 13:20:15 [post_date_gmt] => 2024-09-20 12:20:15 [post_content] => On Thursday 14 November spend the day volunteering at Blackfriars Settlement, cooking and serving lunch for the Positive Ageing members. Join a team of volunteers from other Bankside businesses to help prepare and serve a two-course meal (with three main course options!) for up to 50 local older people, and get involved in their afternoon activities including bingo and karaoke. Day Outline 9.00am-9.15am - Arrive at Blackfriars Settlement 9.15am-12.30pm - Preparing and cooking lunch 12.30pm - Lunch is served 2.00pm - Afternoon activities and cleaning up in the kitchen 4.30pm - Finish As places are limited for this event, there is a cap of 2 people per business. This also means the group will be made up of a mix of Bankside businesses, making it a great way to get to know your neighbours! 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With 91% of local businesses voting 'Yes' to another five years of Better Bankside in our recent ballot, weâve secured ÂŁ14 million in investment to shape a stronger, greener, and happier Bankside. Join us at the stunning Art Academy to hear our plans and share your ideas for closer collaboration. You'll have the chance to network with fellow Banksiders and explore displays from MOLA and Slalom showcasing the past and future of Bankside. MOLA The Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA) have been undertaking archaeological excavations in the bankside area for over 50 years. In that time, theyâve made some incredible discoveries, revealing what life was like in the area in both the recent and distant past. As part of this event, youâll get an exclusive preview of some of the finds from the now world-famous archaeological excavations which took place at The Liberty on Southwark Street. Youâll also be able to chat to the MOLA team about their work and take part in a quick interactive activity to discover what could lie beneath your building! Slalom Business and tech consultancy Slalom will take you to the AI topic of 2025: Agentic AI. Autonomous software agents that can perform specific tasks independently with decision-making capabilities driven by their objectives. They actively gather information, analyse it, make informed decisions, and take actions. Think automation, but this time you can automate your own decision-making too. Especially on those complex/mundane tasks! Please RSVP by Friday 14 March This event is for business owners, senior managers and organisation decision makers. 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