Leger Saint Don LoveBiz Networking

26/04/2026

We can not wait to be hosting our regular networking event again for local women in business on Thursday 14th May 2026 at the Best Western Premier Mount Pleasant, Great North Road, Rossington, Doncaster. DN11 0H.

Do you want to establish valuable professional business relationships?

Networking® is an established organisation who champion and connect women leaders, directors and entrepreneurs across the UK.

Agenda
10.00am - A warm welcome awaits you while you network around the room.
10.30am - A speedy round robin followed by our member showcase, Sarah Hanson, AON.
10.45am - Networking continues with themed discussions.
12.00pm - Closing thoughts and safe journey home.

Our event is fully inclusive of delicious refreshments and all business sectors are welcome.

Full details are available via our website: https://www.lovebiznetworking.co.uk/leger-saint-don-events

22/04/2026

Hear from Clare at Accendo Coaching & Training about MS and her journey.

MS Awareness Week

Yesterday I started to share my MS symptoms and the journey I went on to get my diagnosis. Today I'll share the moment of truth and my reaction.

It took 6 months from the GP referral until finally seeing the Neurologist and when I did in January 2023, he instantly knew that I was a "No Nonsense" girl and he communicated with me well 😁

When I'm stressed and under pressure I just want you to be brief, be bright, and be gone. Give me the facts I need to be able to make a decision and then allow me to process the information.

He did not beat around the bush 😁

"Mrs Cahill, demyelination is MS, however with your symptoms I would have never put you in the MRI scanner & if it makes you feel better, I've completed post mortem's where I have had to capture MS and they've lived their life with NO symptoms."

"Go & live your life, take vitamin D because none of us get enough of that living in the UK and I'll see you in 6 months time unless you have a relapse"

Off I went & did just that 👍

May 2023 I started to lose the vision in my left eye and had horrendous pain behind it. Panic set in. My late Grandad was blind & could only see out of his peripheral vision so when you've had your sight and to lose it was catastrophic in my brain at that moment in time.

My sight is so important that even on my donor card I've specifically requested to keep my eyes so that I can see the journey I go on after death. After all they are the windows of your soul 👁️

I was diagnosed with Optic Neuritis which is inflammation of the optic nerve and can be the start of MS. This was the 1st time I made the phone call to the MS nurses after the GP told me just to take paracetamol & Nurofen to treat a stress headache 🫣 She instantly referred me back to Neurology as this was an MS relapse.

Summer 2023, I was with the team at Sheffield hospitals and thankfully the Optic Neuritis had cleared on it's own without the need for steroids and I passed all the other tests so in my head "I'm an anomoly".

Optic Neuritis was 1 clinical diagnosis and at this stage normally it would be a waiting game for another relapse, however because I had already had an MRI and sufficient time had passed I was back in the scanner & booked for a Lumbar Puncture (which nobody wants ever!)

The results were back & when the lumbar puncture came back that my bands were positive I knew in my heart of hearts an MS diagnosis would be made.

October 2023 I had my diagnosis & offered a treatment plan. Me being me, the "No Nonsense", strong, independent woman was doing it her way & in her time.

January 2024 I committed to a DMT plan because this was the year I turned 50 and I had my 50@50 experiences to complete. I didn't have time for a relapse, I was too busy living life 🧡

I took my health into my own hands to give my body what it needs. Thank you to Lily Samuels who started me off on this journey & to Tina Hancocks who is currently supporting me.

16/04/2026

From member Louise Prestwich Love Travel Build Wealth

24/03/2026

After a crazy busy month in March for all our IWD events, it's time to get back to regular business!! :-)

Our next Leger Saint Don (Doncaster) meeting takes place on Thursday 9th April and you are all most welcome to attend and meet new member Andrea Lennard who is our member showcase from Lennard Business Services.

Just book your place on the link below.

Agenda
9.30am - Welcome to the Zoom room.
9.40am - Speedy introductions around the room, making an impact!
10.00am - ‘Getting to know you’ group breakout rooms.
10.15am - Themed breakout rooms with discussion point.
10.30am - Member showcase.
10.45am - 1 to 1 speed networking or themed breakout room with discussion point.
11.00am - Farewell and final thoughts.

Visitors are warmly welcomed at our networking events.

https://www.lovebiznetworking.co.uk/event-details/leger-saint-don-lovebiz-networking-online-meeting-for-women-in-business-3

23/03/2026

Great to see the litter picking at KB Education Ltd.

Youth Work Principles in Action: Empowering Our Secondary & Offsite Pupils whilst improving our local areas

At Phoenix, we seamlessly weave the principles of Youth Work into our secondary and offsite provision. This approach ensures every young person is empowered to rise, transform, and grow. Our curriculum areas deliver core youth work outcomes:

Connect & Life:
Focus on Personal & Social Education, building relationships, self-worth, communication, and key life skills.

Adventure:
Drives Empowerment & Self-Reliance through practical bushcraft and outdoor learning, boosting confidence, independence, and resilience.

Active & Adventure:
Cultivates Cooperation & Teamwork, developing leadership, communication, and a strong sense of belonging.

Creative & Adventure:
Delivers Experiential Learning through hands-on activities, encouraging problem-solving and self-expression.

We build our curriculum around individual interest to re-engage, enable, and empower every young person!

Let's get more people involved in taking care of our community this March.

17/03/2026

*** NEW MEMBER ANNOUNCMENT ***

We are delighted to have Kelly Butler join our Leger Saint Don, Doncaster community.

Kelly is the founder of KB Education Ltd.

“I am the founder and creator of KB Education, committed to offering the best educational provision to all SEND children and young people. I am a school leader and educationalist with 22 years experience in mainstream education. I am a qualified SENDCo and have undertaken several leadership qualifications over time including NPQSL and NPQH.

I aim to ensure that all SEND children, young people and families are heard and that school provision is adapted creatively, systematically and sustainably to create successful outcomes.

I am an advocate for raising standards for all children and young people with SEND needs and have spent years creating bespoke provisions within schools to support success for all. As a successful MAT leader, I created systems and accountability measures to ensure high quality SEND provision in the schools.”

www.kbeducation.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089937673777
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-butler-826543271/

16/02/2026

*** NEW MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENT ***

A very warm welcome to Andrea Lennard from Lennard Business Services Ltd to our Leger Saint Don community in Doncaster.

"Lennard Business Services Ltd is an Industry Leading Mining & Engineering Recruitment Service.

The choice of leading mining companies within the UK. UK Mining Conference Business Support and member of the Critical Industry Society."

www.lennardbusinessservices.co.uk

16/02/2026

We are delighted to share one of our inspiring and educational speakers at our International Women’s Day event on Thursday 12th March 2026.

Venue: The Met Hotel, 5 King St, Leeds LS1 2HQ,

Inspirational Speaker: Dr Zina Alhilali. Your Guide to Healing and Empowerment.

Dr Zina Alhilali, known professionally as Dr Zee, is a medical doctor with over 20 years of experience whose journey has taken her from Baghdad to Jordan, Sweden, and now the United Kingdom. Her international career and personal story have shaped a profound understanding of resilience, empathy, and the human capacity to thrive after adversity.

A TEDx speaker and trauma-informed coach, Dr Zee blends medical expertise, neuroscience, and lived experience to deliver powerful, practical insights. She speaks on topics including trauma awareness, emotional wellbeing, authenticity, working under pressure, and unlocking human potential.

Based in the Midlands, Dr Zee works with individuals, educational institutions, and organisations across the UK and internationally, inspiring audiences to understand their minds, reclaim their confidence, and create meaningful life.

Our sponsorship partner is Tina Steele, Steele Aspire Financial Management.

Full details of our event can be found here: https://www.lovebiznetworking.co.uk/event-details/lovebiz-iwd2026-at-the-met-hotel-leeds-for-women-in-business

24/01/2026

We are delighted to share one of our inspiring and educational speakers at our International Women’s Day event on Thursday 12th March 2026.

Venue: The Met Hotel, 5 King St, Leeds, LS1 2HQ,

Educational Speaker: Emma Rushton. A Guide to PR.

Emma Rushton is an award winning former journalist, TEDx speaker and founder of Roseleigh Media – a PR agency specialising in supporting charitable organisations, faith organisations and purpose and women led businesses.

From reporting on breaking news for the BBC to running national press campaigns for charities, Emma has spent her career understanding how to capture attention, earn trust, and get the right stories in front of the right people. She delivers PR, press campaigns, crisis communications, media training, and social media strategy, and also provides affordable, practical training to help SMEs build visibility and credibility without huge budgets.

This International Women’s Day, Emma will share how female entrepreneurs can use PR to amplify their voice, turn their expertise into headlines, and connect with their dream audience.

You’ll learn:• What PR really is – and how it differs from marketing• How to uncover and tell your story in a way that journalists (and your audience) can’t ignore• The key steps to landing press coverage – even without a big budget or a press team• How to turn PR wins into social media content that works long after the article goes live. And much more!

Whether you’re just starting out or ready to raise your visibility, you’ll leave with practical tips you can put into action straight away to get your business seen, heard, and remembered.

Our sponsorship partner is Tina Steele, Steele Aspire Financial Management.

Full details of our event can be found here: https://www.lovebiznetworking.co.uk/event-details/lovebiz-iwd2026-at-the-met-hotel-leeds-for-women-in-business

13/01/2026

We have Rebecca Chapman LLB Dip IOD CISM ABTA as our member showcase this coming Thursday, 15th January 2026 for our Leger Saint Don online meeting. (Doncaster region)

You are most welcome to come and join us.

Perhaps you have reviewed your networking goals for the year?

🖤 Do you want to be more visible?
💛 Do you want to make new connections?
🖤 Do you want to support and empower others?
💛 Do you want to collaborate with other like-minded business women?



https://www.lovebiznetworking.co.uk/event-details/leger-saint-don-lovebiz-networking-online-meeting-for-women-in-business-2

08/01/2026

We have just 63 days to go until our International Women’s Day event at The Met Hotel, Leeds.

With business networking throughout the event, a 2 course lunch, refreshments and 2 educational and impactful TEDx speakers; Dr Zina Alhilali and Emma Rushton, we can guarantee an inspirational day.

International Women's Day (IWD) has been around for over 100 years, as many issues are still impacting women's advancement in the UK and globally.

Our event on 12th March 2026 will be recognising women's achievement and also supporting charities.

Our event is sponsored by Steele Aspire Financial Management and hosted by Julie Cameron and Sue Crooks.