Friends in Business

04/01/2026

For the self employed and the curious.

On Monday 5th Jan, 11am-2pm a few of us are meeting at The Land Oak pub, Kidderminster, to have a 2026 planning session.

We'll each get a 20-minute slot to share our 'pickle' and receive thoughts, opinions and views from others. It will be a great collaborative session! You might want to think about what went well in 2025, what we didn't get done and ponder why. You might want to review something you're working on and get opinions and thoughts from others.

The magic in this is that when others are talking and suggestions are made, it will make you think about how that applies to your business too.

Please bring your pens, paper, Post-it notes, diary etc.

No need to book, just turn up - there is plenty of parking and space for us all.

I hope you feel rested and refreshed if you took a festive break.

Its 2026, a new year to get focused!

Be great to see you on Monday!

Wendy

Birmingham Rd, Kidderminster DY10 2SA, United Kingdom

19/08/2025

Remember the Yellow Pages? Well, this is what I like to think of as the audio version for the Wyre Forest and surrounding area — a podcast called Mim’s Moments, created by Miriam Cunliffe Photography /Media.

In each episode, Mim chats with some amazing local businesses. I’ve discovered so much about the talent in our area, picked up useful tips, felt inspired and motivated and gained a deeper understanding of the people and businesses who make our community stronger.

Mim herself is a warm and thoughtful host, with a genuine passion for supporting others in the world of media — and, as a bonus, she bakes a mean lemon drizzle cake!

Have a listen here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1SLSNcETomp37WzcDAPsny

05/06/2025

Hey all!

You might know someone who would like to join us on The Work and Well-being Retreat by Garrett Learning. Our next One Day Retreat is on Monday 30th June Wharton Park Golf & Country Club.

Take a rest from the desk!

We're going to have such a wonderful day where we work ON our business rather than IN it (side hustle, job change, unclear on the future? Everyone is welcome!)

We'll be taking part in some thought-provoking workshops to get clarity on our life/business, why we do the things we do, plus some taking action time, connecting with others and collaborating (this is where the magic happens!)
Then we get to the fun part! Focusing on our health and wellbeing, reducing stress levels is so important.

Take a day for YOU!

Sarah Westwood from Primal Sound will invigorate us and reduce our stress by banging some African Drums and Amy Woodcock from Naturally Grown Health will be pampering us! Amy shares what's in store for us here!

Want to come along?

Please pay here: https://buy.stripe.com/7sIaELaVm1Op0DK14L

For more details, take a look at: https://www.garrettlearning.co.uk/retreats/one-day-retreat-monday-30th-june/

23/04/2025

"Are you a Mental Health First Aider or Workplace Wellbeing Champion or Ambassador?

We have a free session for you...

Mental Health Awareness Week is Monday 12th to 19th May 2025. The theme is 'Community'.

Let's create a support community for us!

Come and join us for a free 45-minute session on Zoom. Monday 12th May at 16:00 GMT to learn from each other, reflect on our role, offer support to each other, suggest workplace wellbeing initiatives and take a moment of self-care.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3901133666?pwd=RnN2N1hRR3NUT0FwcUlzUFVPd29wUT09&omn=83873729064


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22/04/2025

This post is coming from a place of community spirit... it's for anyone who is self-employed and misses those after work drinks or perhaps you work from home and miss your colleagues, this might be for you....

Introducing 'Cocktails and Connections for Business' Launching Thursday 1st May - it's an informal and relaxed environment, with no formal or awkward pitches, just a gathering of new friends chat in a bar setting!

I'm Wendy from Garrett Learning and my friend Lisa Neath from Sail Mortgages are your hosts...

The venue is another local business who needs support Futurist Cinema, your local community social hub that just happens to have a cinema!

Come along, you'll be welcomed with a drink and friendly faces. The link for tickets is here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1297746969119?aff=oddtdtcreator

It would be great to see you there!

Wendy & Lisa!

05/03/2025

02/03/2025

A gentle reminder that Monday Co-working is at it's new venue of Larchwood Farm Pub, Silverwoods, Kidderminster.
There is free carparking, WiFi and tea or coffee refills until 11am.
Why not come along, get out of the house, a change of scenery, work, exchange ideas and chat with other like minded business owners.

I won't be there tomorrow, as I have a meeting in Malvern. However the other co-workers will be happy to see you.

08/01/2025

Hi, I'm Wendy from Garrett Learning and I'm your local training specialist.
Here are our upcoming events at Garrett Learning over January and February. If you'd like further information or to book, please visit: www.garrettlearning.co.uk or contact me on [email protected] to book.
Many thanks!
Wendy.
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