BNI Silk - Macclesfield

21/02/2026

This week we were delighted to welcome Martin Weatherhead from the BNI Global Support Team to our meeting. It was great to meet him in person and hear more about BNI UK & Ireland, the wider vision, and the support available to help our members grow their businesses.

Sometimes in business we have to say goodbye, and this week it was the turn of Kevin Cook. As one of our longer-standing members, Kevin has been a huge part of Silk’s success. Thanks to the opportunities and connections made through BNI, he has secured an exciting new position that now takes him away from the chapter.

A huge loss for Silk, but a fantastic opportunity for Kevin. We wish him every success in this next chapter 👏

05/02/2026

Wow, what a fantastic morning at Silk today celebrating International Networking Week 🌍🤝

We were delighted to welcome 13 guests and enjoyed a brilliant meeting full of positivity, energy and great connections ✨

As part of the meeting, we celebrated our local town and businesses, and it was a real pleasure to welcome Bob Trafford from Macclesfield FC ⚽💙

Hearing about their recent win over Crystal Palace and the incredible impact it’s had on the Club was inspiring and a great reminder of what local success means to a community.

A fantastic morning of networking, collaboration and local pride 👏

If you’d like to be part of a long-standing, supportive local group that’s focused on building strong relationships and helping your business grow sustainably, we’d love to hear from you.

Please get in touch to find out more about visiting or joining us 🤝✨

Scott Bell BNI Cheshire East BNI UK & Ireland Ivan Misner

02/02/2026

🌍International Networking Week is here! 🌍

There’s no better time to celebrate the power of connections, collaboration, and community. This week is all about bringing businesses together, sharing ideas, and creating opportunities that go far beyond a single meeting.

As part of the celebrations, we’re opening our doors to visitors who’d like to experience what BNI is all about.

Expect great conversations, plenty of energy, and a few surprises along the way ⚽️💼

If you’re curious about growing your business through strong, supportive relationships, this is the perfect time to get involved.

Comment or message us for details, we’d love to welcome you!

⚽️🤝✨

29/01/2026

Today’s meeting was a great one, with the renewal of two of our fabulous members 🎉

A huge congratulations to Sue Turner, now into her third year, and Steve Morton, celebrating an incredible 20 years of membership, a fantastic achievement 👏

We also heard from two of our newer members, Rebecca Lea and Anita Devonport, who shared more about their businesses and what they do best.

The Best 60 Second Award went to Lee Shore, with the iconic trophy proudly presented by Alan Ogden 🏆

And finally… keep your eyes peeled for more details on next week’s football-themed visitor day ⚽👀

28/01/2026

⚽ International Networking Week at BNI Silk ⚽

To celebrate BNI’s International Networking Week next week, we’re hosting a Visitor Day on 5th February and would love to welcome guests to come and join in the fun.

We’ve gone with a football theme this time, especially fitting as our very own Silkmen Macclesfield FC have also been celebrating recently 🙌

If you’d like to come along, comment below or drop us a message for details.

Please feel free to wear blue (or silk!) to join in with the theme 💙

It’s a great opportunity to:

⚽️Make new connections

⚽️Share knowledge and experience

⚽️Create opportunities for sustainable, long-term business growth

Come and see what BNI is all about, we’d love to meet you!

6.45am 5th February Macclesfield Golf Club

26/01/2026

Had a fantastic evening with the Silk team at the Bridgend Centre Bollington 35 year Anniversary Ball on Saturday ✨

It was lovely to see everyone out in their finery and celebrating such an amazing milestone together. A great night with a great team 🥂

19/01/2026

Our weekly meetings aren’t just a catch-up over coffee ☕️

Each week includes a Core Value slot, an Education Slot, and a Weekly Presentation from one of our members 🤝

These sessions help us get the very best from our membership, while reinforcing the values at the heart of BNI.

Every member also gets the chance to give a snapshot of their business, share who would make a great referral for them, and take part in a contributions round where we celebrate what we’ve achieved during the week.

Add in some fun, support for charity, a great breakfast, and you have the perfect environment for members to support, encourage, and grow each other’s businesses.

If you'd like to be part of that, please comment or drop us a message.

10/01/2026

Congratulations Macclesfield FC ⚽️🎉

Match report: Macclesfield FC 2-1 Crystal Palace

09/01/2026

A chilly morning up at the golf club this week ❄️⛳️ but thankfully we managed to dodge the snow.

It was great to be back with the team after the break and even better to see all the business that was passed over the holidays, a brilliant start to the year already 🙌

A huge congratulations to our New Year Member of the Month, the fantastic Anita Devonport 🏆👏, a very well-deserved award.

Now… time to hit those New Year goals 🚀💪

04/01/2026

It's January, Christmas is over and you might be looking for something fun to do, as well as raising money for charity.

Out Silk chapter charity Bridgend Centre Bollington are organising a Winter Ball to help celebrate 35 years of this fabulous charity.

Dig out your sparkle and your dancing shoes and come along to The Tytherington Club on 24th January.💃

Everyone welcome.

£50 per ticket including welcome drink and 3 course meal and music from local band Monkey Harris.

Click the below link for more details 👇

https://bridgendcentre.org.uk/bridgendball2026/

20/12/2025

This week marked our last meeting before Christmas, and of course it wouldn’t be right without dusting off the Christmas jumpers and festive attire once again! 🎅🎄

We were delighted to welcome brand new member Ann Parker to the group 👏 and were even treated to a surprise visit from Secret Santa, who popped in with gifts for everyone 🎁✨

There were also lots of well-deserved awards presented, fantastic testimonials shared, and plenty of celebrations of success all round. To top it off, Alan Ogden treated us to a brilliant “Pointless” quiz, which brought plenty of laughs and healthy competition to finish the year on a high 🎉😂

Now it’s time for us to pause, recharge, and enjoy a well-earned break before we’re all back together in January, refreshed and ready for another fantastic year ahead.

Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas and a happy, restful break 🎉❄️

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13/12/2025

Last night the sparkle and sequins were well and truly out for the BNI Silk Christmas Party 🥂✨

Proof that we can party just as well as we network!

A huge thank you to everyone who came along and made it such a brilliant night 🎉💃🕺

What a way to celebrate an amazing year together.

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