Name: Red Funnel Business Start Up Course
Start: 2025-11-20T09-09-30-00
End: 2025-11-20T16-16-00-00
Location: Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce

january, 2026

Networking Breakfast at The Chequers Inn

09jan7:30 am9:30 amNetworking Breakfast at The Chequers Inn

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Friday 9 January 2026 The Chequers, Rookley 7.30am - 9.30am IW Chamber Members - £18 per person Join us for an excellent networking opportunity at the Chequers, with a hot breakfast and a great

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Friday 9 January 2026
The Chequers, Rookley
7.30am – 9.30am
IW Chamber Members – £18 per person

Join us for an excellent networking opportunity at the Chequers, with a hot breakfast and a great start to the business day, networking with other Chamber members.

Booking coming soon!

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(Friday) 7:30 am - 9:30 am

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Island Business September / October 2025

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Maximise Your Membership

06nov10:00 am12:00 pmMaximise Your Membership

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Thursday 6 November 2025 IW Chamber of Commerce Office, Branstone Business Park 10am-12pm IW Chamber members – FREE Want to unlock the full value of your Chamber membership? We’re here to help. Based on feedback from

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Thursday 6 November 2025
IW Chamber of Commerce Office, Branstone Business Park
10am-12pm
IW Chamber members – FREE

Want to unlock the full value of your Chamber membership? We’re here to help.

Based on feedback from our members, we’re introducing monthly “Maximise Your Membership” sessions – an opportunity to meet the Chamber team, ask questions, and discover how to get the most out of your membership.

Time slots: 10.00 – 10.30am | 10.30 – 11.00am | 11.00 – 11.30am | 11.30am – 12.00pm

Format: Each half-hour session can host up to 4 businesses, ensuring discussions stay focused and relevant.

Whether you’re new to the Chamber or simply want to refresh your understanding of what’s available, this is the perfect chance to explore benefits such as networking, advice services, savings, and promotional opportunities.

To book your slot, email Rich or Carl

Richard.Winter@IWChamber.co.uk

Carl.Joyce@IWChamber.co.uk

Time

(Thursday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Networking Breakfast at the Seaview Hotel

07nov7:30 am9:30 amNetworking Breakfast at the Seaview Hotel

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Friday 7 November 2025 The Seaview Hotel 7.30 - 9.30am IW Chamber Members - £18 per person Join us for an excellent networking opportunity at The Seaview Hotel, with a hot breakfast and a great

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Friday 7 November 2025
The Seaview Hotel
7.30 – 9.30am
IW Chamber Members – £18 per person

Join us for an excellent networking opportunity at The Seaview Hotel, with a hot breakfast and a great start to the business day, networking with other Chamber members. After breakfast, we will be hearing from Rouse Limited, who will be talking to us around ‘Talk Money Week’.

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(Friday) 7:30 am - 9:30 am

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Members Business Lunch with The Bank Of England Isle of Wight College Newport

13nov11:30 am2:00 pmMembers Business Lunch with The Bank Of England

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Thursday 13 November 2025 Isle of Wight College, Newport 11.30am - 2.00pm IW Chamber Members - £20 per person We are inviting IW Chamber Members to get the inside track on the UK economy

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Thursday 13 November 2025
Isle of Wight College, Newport
11.30am – 2.00pm
IW Chamber Members – £20 per person

We are inviting IW Chamber Members to get the inside track on the UK economy from the Bank of England, as we welcome guest speaker Florence Hubert for our annual IW Chamber briefing. Florence will outline projections for economic growth and inflation as well as taking questions from members. Make the most of this exclusive opportunity to hear expert insight into economic policy at the UK’s central bank. Our 2 course lunch will be prepared by the talented professional cookery students at the Isle of Wight College.

The lunch menu will be:

‘Crispy braised lamb leg, potato fondant, roasted onion, salsa Verde, White wine jus’

‘Wild mushroom mac and cheese, herb crumb, roasted garlic croutes’

Followed by

‘Strawberry and yogurt panna cotta, strawberry tartar, meringue’

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Time

(Thursday) 11:30 am - 2:00 pm

Location

Isle of Wight College

Newport

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Paediatric First Aid (2 Days) – Delivered by Good Skills Training YMCA Winchester House, Sandown Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6HU

17nov(nov 17)9:00 am18(nov 18)4:00 pmPaediatric First Aid (2 Days) – Delivered by Good Skills Training

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Monday 17 November - 18 November 2025 YMCA, Shanklin 9.00am – 4.00pm IW Chamber members - £92 +vat per person The Paediatric First Aid Course is a comprehensive, two-day course designed for

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Monday 17 November – 18 November 2025
YMCA, Shanklin
9.00am – 4.00pm
IW Chamber members – £92 +vat per person

The Paediatric First Aid Course is a comprehensive, two-day course designed for those that work with children in an early-years setting. This first aid course is the one required under the Early Years Framework, to meet the legal requirements of settings for first aid provision. Under this legislation you must have a paediatric first aider available whenever children are present and, on any trips, or outings. On successfully completing this course, attendees will be confident, safe, prompt and effective paediatric first aiders.

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£92 +vat per person (this includes the certificate and manual)

This course is delivered by Good Skills Training.

To book your place please email carl.joyce@iwchamber.co.uk

Time

17 (Monday) 9:00 am - 18 (Tuesday) 4:00 pm

Location

YMCA

Winchester House, Sandown Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6HU

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Networking Brunch at Isle of Wight College Isle of Wight College Newport

19nov9:00 am11:00 amNetworking Brunch at Isle of Wight College

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Wednesday 19 November 2025 IW College Restaurant, Newport 9.00am - 11.00am £20 per person An ideal opportunity for informal networking at The Isle of Wight College. If you’re new to networking, our Brunch is

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Wednesday 19 November 2025
IW College Restaurant, Newport
9.00am – 11.00am
£20 per person

An ideal opportunity for informal networking at The Isle of Wight College. If you’re new to networking, our Brunch is the perfect way to get connected with like-minded business people. Attendees will all get the chance to give their minute-pitch to the room at this event.

Our brunch will be prepared by the talented professional cookery students at the Isle of Wight College.

Book here

Time

(Wednesday) 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Location

Isle of Wight College

Newport

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Red Funnel Business Start Up Course Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Unit S1, Branstone Business Park, Branstone, Isle of Wight, PO36 0EQ

20nov9:30 am4:00 pmRed Funnel Business Start Up Course

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We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. We offer a business seminar aimed at people who are starting a business. Get the tools

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We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. We offer a business seminar aimed at people who are starting a business. Get the tools you need to take your idea from the drawing board to the real world.

This course is suitable for those with a business idea they wish to progress, through to those who have been in business for six months. We will take you through all the various aspects that need to be considered including: Market research, cash flow forecast, tax, national insurance, VAT, making tax digital, marketing, business names, bookkeeping, insurance, social media and websites, closing with an introduction to your business plan.

The one day workshop is delivered by an experienced business mentor, in a friendly manner, allowing you to get as many questions answered as possible. You will be spending a day with other like-minded people, embarking on the same journey, with the opportunity to network and share knowledge.

When starting in business you have to wear many hats, some fit well and others need adjustment. Come along and find out which areas you might need help with.

Please note there is a £5 admin fee for this course.

This course is available for non-members.

To book a place on the course please click here.

Time

(Thursday) 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Location

Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce

Unit S1, Branstone Business Park, Branstone, Isle of Wight, PO36 0EQ

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Fire Marshal Course – Delivered by Good Skills Training YMCA Winchester House, Sandown Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6HU

24nov9:00 am12:30 pmFire Marshal Course – Delivered by Good Skills Training

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Monday 24 November 2025 YMCA, Shanklin 9.00am – 12.30pm IW Chamber members - £68 +vat per person This Fire Marshal Course, delivered by Good Skills Training is a half day course designed specifically

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Monday 24 November 2025
YMCA, Shanklin
9.00am – 12.30pm
IW Chamber members – £68 +vat per person

This Fire Marshal Course, delivered by Good Skills Training is a half day course designed specifically for those who have been designated with the responsibilities of Fire Marshal or Fire Warden. The course will look at the legal responsibilities of both the company and the individual. By the end of this course learners will understand what their duties as a fire marshal are.

£68 +vat per person (this includes the certificate and manual)

This course is delivered by Good Skills Training.

To book your place please email carl.joyce@iwchamber.co.uk

Time

(Monday) 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Location

YMCA

Winchester House, Sandown Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6HU

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Emergency First Aid at Work Course – Delivered by Good Skills Training YMCA Winchester House, Sandown Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6HU

25nov9:00 am4:00 pmEmergency First Aid at Work Course – Delivered by Good Skills Training

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Tuesday 25 November 2025 YMCA, Shanklin 9.00am – 4.00pm IW Chamber members - £78 +vat per person This one-day course is designed to give delegates the knowledge, skills and confidence to help those that

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Tuesday 25 November 2025
YMCA, Shanklin
9.00am – 4.00pm
IW Chamber members – £78 +vat per person

This one-day course is designed to give delegates the knowledge, skills and confidence to help those that have become unconscious, and those with minor injuries. The Emergency First Aid at Work Course also looks at the responsibilities of the Emergency First Aider. On successfully completing this course, attendees will be confident, safe, prompt and effective emergency first aider.

£78 +vat per person (this includes the certificate and manual)

This course is delivered by Good Skills Training.

To book your place please email carl.joyce@iwchamber.co.uk

Time

(Tuesday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location

YMCA

Winchester House, Sandown Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6HU

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Coffee & Mince Pie

26nov3:30 pm5:00 pmCoffee & Mince Pie

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Wednesday 26 November 2025 Caffe Isola, Newport 3.30 - 5.00pm IW Chamber members - FREE Non-Members - £10 Our regular Coffee & Cake networking session at Caffe Isola goes festive! Join us for afternoon networking

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Wednesday 26 November 2025
Caffe Isola, Newport
3.30 – 5.00pm
IW Chamber members – FREE
Non-Members – £10

Our regular Coffee & Cake networking session at Caffe Isola goes festive! Join us for afternoon networking with a mince pie. It’s a superb way to meet other members informally, in the great setting of Chamber patrons Caffe Isola. If you’re new to networking, it’s a brilliant way to get started and promote your business.

Book here

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(Wednesday) 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

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Island Business Drop-In

27nov10:00 am12:00 pmIsland Business Drop-In

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Thursday 27 November 2025 IW Chamber of Commerce Office, Branstone Business Park 10am-12pm FREE to attend We want to meet you! On the final Thursday of every month, the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce is opening

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Thursday 27 November 2025
IW Chamber of Commerce Office, Branstone Business Park
10am-12pm
FREE to attend

We want to meet you!

On the final Thursday of every month, the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce is opening its doors to Island businesses. These are casual drop-in sessions where you can come and network with us and learn more about the Chamber and what we do. Whether you are an IW Chamber member or not, this is the perfect way to start your networking journey.

Booking is not required – just drop in!

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(Thursday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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