Caistor Hall
about us
So, you're a professional business woman and you're looking to make local contacts - what better way than through the Norwich business support and networking opportunities offered by the Coffee at Caistor ladies networking group. We start at 10am and finish at 12 noon.
This is a very supportive and informal Norwich networking group which meets on the third Wednesday of every month at the wonderful Caistor Hall, starting at 10 am.
The Coffee at Caistor business networking group was set up in early 2010 by Caistor Hall, (a hotel and restaurant on the outskirts of Norwich) thebestofnorwich and Working Order to provide business support and networking opportunities for local Norwich / Norfolk business women.
The idea was to fill a gap by offering a morning business networking group, which does not disrupt too much of your day, whether you are a busy professional working in an office in Norwich, or you're a busy mum fitting in your business between the school runs.
These Norwich networking events are effective for three reasons:
1. The Coffee and cake of course! (or fruit) - you have time to chat in these lovely surroundings - only 5 minutes from Norwich but set in beautiful countryside and gardens - before the meeting starts properly
2. We usually have 3 spotlights where people can volunteer to talk about themselves - we are interested in how people got to where they are, their previous lives and achievements, not just their current business. People buy from people and it is so much more effective when you find out about the real person. We have heard some fascinating and inspirational stories from Norwich businesswomen.
3. The Grapevine slot is what makes these networking events different. We give you the chance to write down anything that you want to tell the group about - whether it's an achievement, an event, or whether it's something you need help with. We then read out these requests and find connections between people in the room. This is not compulsory, but is a great way to make sure that you have a chance to shine and to make use of the combined knowledge of the people attending the event.
So why women only business support and networking?
Mixed networking works extremely well and it is great to combine the two.
Women seem to be more open talking about their business problems and it's amazing what knowledge and support you find in a room full of business women. We appreciate that this is a generalisation, but the aim is to create a relaxed, enjoyable networking experience, in a supportive environment.
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We've created the perfect atmosphere for networking: a 'women-only' coffee morning, where you can mingle, meet and network in the beautiful setting of Caistor Hall....
latest reviews
Great venue, excellent speakers, great chance to meet new contacts and catch up on gossip! Oh and the cakes are gorgeous.
"Coffee at Caistor" is a great networking monthly event with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, and I have thoroughly enjoyed every meeting. From the mingling at the beginning where people get a chance to say hi to members or network with new people, to the refreshments, to listening to people's stories about how they got where they are, to the "Grapevine" and the fact that I know I will be leaving the room with more knowledge and contacts than when I arrived. I have got to know many members of the group quite well now, and whatever I need in the future, be it copy-writing, decluttering, image consultancy, wine, cooking lessons, furniture, a massage, photographer or mortgage adviser, I have no need for the Google search bar, as I now have a group of supportive colleagues and friends that I can turn to. Looking forward to the next one. Alex Santoro-Emmerson
I love my visits to Coffee@Caistor, and really miss it if I can't be there! A friendly atmosphere, great venue and refreshments, and lots of mutual support, ideas and help. I especially like the fact that at any one meeting I can be certain of meeting both familiar faces and new contacts - the best of both worlds. Many thanks to all concerned for my favourite local networking event.
I have been part of Coffee at Caistor from the start, and am absolutely delighted with the wonderful, welcoming, supportive environment we have created. Our group grows at every meeting and has built a really strong reputation (which is why we get quite a few men whinging about not being allowed to join!) - a lot of women I know have found it a really great way of getting in to networking, because we have made sure that the format doesn't put pressure on people if they are new to networking, or nervous of speaking in front of people. If you are a business woman in Norfolk, I definitely recommend coming along :)