Sandgrounders Business Club

11/06/2026

Thank you you everyone who came to the Sandgrounders Business Club at Southport Football Club this evening, with three great speakers and a fabulous night of networking.

Soakers including Mark and Michelle Foster of Bear Roofing and Bhagavi Podichetty of Podichetty Financial Planning.

Scott Blundell from the Southport FC Community Foundation have an update on their plans, including the forthcoming Charity Match which is taking place at Haig Avenue on. 1st August with an exciting celebrity line-up.

The next Sandgrounders Business Club is at Southport FC from 5pm on Thursday 9th July 2026, all welcome.

10/06/2026

All are invited to the next Sandgrounders Business Club networking meeting, which takes place in Southport from 5pm this Thursday (11th June 2026).
Michelle Foster of Bear Roofing Ltd and Bhagavi Podichetty of Podichetty Financial Planning are the guest speakers.
Scott Blundell from the Southport FCCommunity Foundation will give an update on their plans, and on the forthcoming Charity Match which is taking place at Haig Avenue this August.
This monthly networking event takes place at Southport Football Club, Haig Avenue, Southport, PR8 6JZ.
It is a free event with free roadside parking and the doors open at 5pm for open networking.
Chris Harding from Sandgrounders Business Club said: “The next meeting of the Sandgrounders Business Club is on Thursday 11th June 2026 at Southport FC.
“Our speakers are:
Michelle Foster – Bear Roofing Ltd
Bhagavi Podichetty – Podichetty Financial Planning
Scott Blundell - Southport FC
“A big thank you to our May speakers:
Kevin Ruanne MBE – Southport Town Crier
Steve Haw – Southport Market Blinds
“I am now taking bookings for the 2026 Sponsor Speaker slots. There is no fee and as well as a 10 minutes speaker slot you also receive social media posts by Stand Up for Southport and Southport FC. Please contact me for further details.
“I would like to thank our four main sponsors Southport FC, Stand Up for Southport, Midgely Carpet Cleaning and Birkdale Insurance Group for their continued support.”
Sandgrounders Business Club is free for all to attend, no registration needed.
This monthly networking event encourages individuals to meet, network, pitch and develop business.
Alongside networking and sharing great ideas with like-minded individuals, Sandgrounders Business Club provides you with an opportunity to connect your business to an ever-growing local and national audience reached by Southport FC through matchday advertising, branding on the official club website and entertaining clients with matchday VIP hospitality.
People are then free to stay for more networking and to chat with other business owners present.
All are welcome.
It is a relaxed, friendly, informal event to help support local businesses in Southport and the surrounding area.

09/06/2026

The Sandgrounders Business Club networking event is back from 5pm this Thursday (11th June 2026) at Southport Football Club. Free parking outside, no need to register, all welcome, with three great speakers:
Michelle Foster – Bear Roofing Ltd
Bhagavi Podichetty – Podichetty Financial Planning
Scott Blundell - Southport FC

All are invited to the next Sandgrounders Business Club networking meeting, which takes place in Southport from 5pm this Thursday (11th June 2026). Michelle Foster of Bear Roofing Ltd and Bhagavi Podichetty of Podichetty Financial Planning are the guest speakers. Scott Blundell from the Southport FC...

14/05/2026

A great night of networking with three great speakers at Sandgrounders Business Club at Southport Football Club tonight.
Steve Haw from Southport Market Blinds shared his story about the success of a local family-run business, where positive reviews and recommendations are behind what they do.
Southport Town Crier Kevin Ruane told us about some of the many events he’s covered both locally and nationally and how he’s helping to put Southport on the map.
Scott Blundell from the Southport FC Foundation spoke about his ambition to improve sporting provision in our town and his work to better the lives of young people locally.
Sandgrounders Business Club is a free networking event which takes place on the second Thursday of every month at Southport FC on Haig Avenue, from 5pm.
Free to attend, all welcome.
The next event is on Thursday 11th June 2026 when the headline speaker will be Mark Foster from Bear Roofing

12/05/2026

All welcome at our next Sandgrounders Business Club networking event at Southport Football Club this Thursday, with two great speakers in Steve Haw and Kevin Ruane MBE. Free to attend

Southport Market Blinds owner and former Southport FC striker Steve Haw, and Southport Town Crier Kevin Ruane MBE, are the headline speakers at the next Sandgrounders Business Club. This monthly networking event takes place this Thursday (14th May 2026) at Southport Football Club, Haig Avenue, South...

09/04/2026

The monthly Sandgrounders Business Club returns to Southport Football Club this Thursday with speakers Mark Cunningham and Kath Rees. Doors open 5pm, all welcome

Sandgrounders Business Club is back at Southport Football Club this Thursday (9th April 2026) with a free evening of networking and some top speakers. This monthly event takes place from 5pm at Southport Football Club, Haig Avenue, Southport, PR8 6JZ. It is a celebratory time to be at Haig Avenue wi...

11/03/2026

Sandgrounders Business Club is back at Southport Football Club this Thursday (12th March 2026) with a free evening of networking and some superb speakers.
This monthly event takes place from 5pm at Southport Football Club, Haig Avenue, Southport, PR8 6JZ.
It is a celebratory time to be at Haig Avenue with the club having booked their place in the FA Trophy Semi Final - and just one game from Wembley!
They have just sold out their semi final allocation with 5,600 heading for a packed stadium determined to cheer the team to Wembley.
With success on the pitch, Sandgrounders Business Club invited local businesses to gather together and build the teamwork necessary for success off the pitch.
The speakers for March are:
Alison Daniels – Iris Therapy Services

Bev Howard – Community Link Foundation

Elliot Horan - Commercial Manager at Southport FC.
Sandgrounders Business Club co-organiser Chris Harding said:
“Our Speakers for March are:

Alison Daniels – Iris Therapy Services

Bev Howard – Community Link Foundation

Elliot Horan - Commercial Manager at Southport FC.

“A big thank you to our February speakers:

James Churcher – Churcher Estates

Alan Adams – Southport Flower Show and Victoria Park Events

“I am now taking bookings for the 2026 Sponsor Speaker slots. Please email me for further details at: [email protected]

“I would like to thank our four main sponsors Southport FC, Stand Up for Southport, Midgely Carpet Cleaning and Birkdale Insurance Group for their continued support.

“There is no requirement to pre-book a place just turn up on the night.”
Sandgrounders Business Club is free to attend with no need to pre-register; guests are welcome to stay as long or as little as they like.
Doors open at 5pm for open networking, before speakers begin from 6pm.
There is free roadside parking available outside, with bar facilities available inside the club.
Sandgrounders Business Club is organised by Southport FC, Stand Up for Southport, Midgely Carpet Cleaning and Birkdale Insurance Group.
This free monthly gathering encourages individuals to meet, network, pitch and develop business.
Alongside networking and sharing great ideas with like-minded individuals, Sandgrounders Business Club provides you with an opportunity to connect your business to an ever-growing local and national audience reached by Southport FC through matchday advertising, branding on the official club website and entertaining clients with matchday VIP hospitality.
People are then free to stay for more networking and to chat with other business owners present.
It is a relaxed, friendly, informal event to help support local businesses in Southport and the surrounding area.
The gathering is open to businesses in the Southport area and beyond.
Visitors are welcome to drop in and stay and network, or chat with other local business people, for as long or as little as they like.
Unlike other networking groups, there are no contracts involved, no fees and no restrictions on numbers of people in each profession.
Each month sees two guest speakers invited to give short talks to guests – one a sponsored speaker, the other a community / local interest speaker.
Sandgrounders Business Club – doing the business on and off the pitch!
For more details of the Sandgrounders Business Club please email:
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11/03/2026

Just one game away from Wembley for Southport Football Club! The club is winning on the pitch and hosting this networking group to help local businesses win together off the pitch

Sandgrounders Business Club is back at Southport Football Club this Thursday (12th March 2026) with a free evening of networking and some superb speakers. This monthly event takes place from 5pm at Southport Football Club, Haig Avenue, Southport, PR8 6JZ. It is a celebratory time to be at Haig Avenu...

10/02/2026

The Sandgrounders Business Club networking group is back at Southport Football Club this Thursday with speakers James Churcher, Alan Adams and Elliott Horan. All welcome

Sandgrounders Business Club is back at Southport Football Club this week with a free evening of networking and some superb speakers. This monthly event takes place from 5pm this Thursday (12th February 2026) at Southport Football Club, Haig Avenue, Southport, PR8 6JZ. The speakers for February are:....

08/01/2026

The next Sandgrounders Business Club networking event takes place at Southport Football Club from 5pm this evening - all welcome, no need to book

People keen to build their businesses and make new contacts in 2026 are invited to call into the Sandgrounders Business Club this January. The next networking event takes place at Southport Football Club, Haig Avenue, Southport, PR8 6JZ this Thursday (8th January 2026). The event is free to attend w...