Durham Business Group

DBC, Infinite Air Trampoline Park Belmont, Durham
2020-03-10 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Infinite Air Trampoline Park, Belmont Industrial Estate, Durham, DH1 1GG, United Kingdom
We invite you to put a spring in your step and join us for a fun evening at Infinite Air Trampoline Park. We’ve previously enjoyed the venue as Durham United hosted a DBC breakfast in Lickety Split Ice Cream parlour, and delighted to be welcomed back by Austin and team. Jumping is of course optional, but we can’t go to a trampoline park without taking part in the selection of activities on offer from Infinite Air, so please dress casual for the evening.

As always, there will be plenty opportunity to network, and where better than a relaxed, yet high energy environment!

Please arrive by 6.15 pm to hear the Health and Safety briefing, even for those of you who decide to spectate, rather then participate in the activities.
Free to DBC Members & your guests
£10 Non Members (max. 2 visits)

DBG Breakfast @ Hotel Indigo
2020-02-27 08:00 - 10:00 | hotel indigo durham, 9 Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3HL, United Kingdom
For the third time and marking the second anniversary since the boutique Hotel transformed our city, we’re delighted to return to magnificent Hotel Indigo Durham.

If you’ve not yet had the pleasure of the tour, you can look forward to exploring the hotel, and enjoy our ever-popular networking breakfast, surrounded by stained glass in the beautiful Rotunda Bar.

Free to DBC Members & their guests
£10 Non Members (max. 2 visits)

Durham Business Club @ New College Durham
2020-02-11 18:00 - 21:00 | New College Durham, Framwellgate Moor Campus, Framwellgate, Durham , DH1 5ES, United Kingdom
We hope you can join us as we return to enjoy the impressive facilities of New College Durham as it’s Valentines week, we will throw in some matchmaking, in the business sense of course.

The evening will include our usual mix of informal networking, presentations and ending in a buffet, courtesy of the fabulous 1819 Restaurant, who always do us proud, and certainly an evening to look forward to.

Free to DBC Members

£10 Non Members (max. 2 visits)

DBC Breakfast, Miss Elephant, Chester-le-Street
2020-01-29 08:00 - 10:00 | DH3 3TF, 14 North Burns, Chester le Street, DH3 3TF, United Kingdom
We are delighted to invite you to your first DBC Breakfast of 2020, at the warm and friendly pancake house in the heart of Chester-le-Street, Miss Elephant!
Opened in the summer of 2019, Magda and Dominik have transformed the old Frank’s carpet store, creating a warm and welcoming cafe, full of tasty treats.

The breakfast will be kindly sponsored by Gurpreet and team of Durham Group Estates.
We hope you can join us in this exciting new venue for informal breakfast networking, start your new year, with business friends new and old!
DBG director Graham Soult will also give a brief introduction to the successful Shop Chester-le-Street project that is helping to promote the town and its traders. For those who wish to find out more about the latest developments in Chester-le-Street, and visit some of its most interesting independent shops, Graham will run a free, optional, one-hour walking tour at 10am.
Please indicate when registering whether you would like a place on the tour.
Free to DBC Members & your guests
£10 Non Members (max. 2 visits)

DBC presents 'Let's Kick off 2020 Making an Exhibition of Ourselves'
2020-01-14 17:00 - 21:00 | Ramside Hall Hotel
We invite you to kick off the New Year at DBC Annual ‘Member Showcase’ event!
Now in it’s ninth year, it’s back at Ramside Hall Hotel.
The event is free to attend for members and £10 for non members (max. 2 visits) with a nominal charge for those wishing to exhibit – table, cloth and space for your stand.
£25 inc. VAT for Members, £50 inc. VAT for Non Members (including entry for up to 2)
A great opportunity to exhibit your business, the main event will follow filled with club and member news and an interactive business hints and tips session from DBG director Graham Soult. Graham will show us how to make an exhibition of yourself and your business online by creating bold and effective photos for social media – all just using the power of your smartphone!
What better way to get motivated in 2020 than a business showcase event and a great evening; ending with a networking buffet, let’s face it we all need a little helping hand in January!
Stand spaces are now limited to 40, so please book early and note the earlier start time of 5 pm due to the showcase.

Durham Business Group AGM & Christmas Lunch Bowburn Hall Hotel - DBC Members Only
2019-12-10 11:30 - 14:00 | Bowburn Hall Hotel, Bowburn, Durham, DH6 5NH, United Kingdom
The Annual General Meeting of Durham Business Group (NE) Ltd will be held on Tuesday 10th December 2019 at Bowburn Hall Hotel at 12.00 pm. The meeting is open to all DBC members
and clients of Durham Office Services only. You are requested to arrive and record your attendance between 11.30 and 11.45 am for a prompt start at 12.00 pm.

The AGM will be held in the conservatory, followed by an optional 3 course Christmas lunch in the beautiful ballroom, and an Afternoon Singalong.

Once the formalities are over we hope you will get into the festive spirit and stay for lunch from 12.00 pm.

3 course Christmas lunch served with a glass of wine, why not make an afternoon of it, be entertained with the amazing crooner, Jason Isaacs, performing until 4 pm.

Cost £22 pp inc. VAT to be paid by Friday 6th December.

Colleagues are welcome, so go on bring your office party to us and celebrate another year for your business.

DBC Breakfast @ The Food Pit, Durham
2019-11-27 08:00 - 10:00 | The Food Pit, 1 Framwellgate Gate Waterside, Durham, DH1 4SJ, United Kingdom
We are delighted to welcome you to the latest addition to Riverwalk, The Food Pit Durham. Durham’s brand new street food destination opens this month and DBC will be one of the first events they will host.

With a range of food kiosks, a bar and, of course, those spectacular views of Durham Castle and Cathedral.
We hope you can join us in this exciting new venue for informal breakfast networking, meeting business friends new and old.

Free to DBC Members & your guests
£10 Non Members (max. 2 visits)

**Fully booked** DBC 'Treasure & Light' Durham Cathedral
2019-11-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Durham Cathedral, The college, Durham, County Durham, DH1 3EH, United Kingdom
Thank you for your interest, but this event is now fully booked!
We’re delighted to be returning to the home of our ‘oldest member’ Durham Cathedral for our November club meeting thanks to Business Durham. It’s no coincidence this event once again falls in the week the cathedral is about to be illuminated by a breathtaking series of installations and projections.
We’re hoping for another sneak preview of Lumiere, the UK’s largest light festival, commissioned by Durham County Council. Business Durham will also present updates on their exciting projects.
The event will be held in the Magnificent Prior’s Hall, two years on from our last visit and the evening will end in the usual way, with a networking buffet.

We can also enjoy a glass of wine, courtesy of our friends at Omnicom.

Free to DBC Members & guests
£10 Non Members

DBC Breakfast @ Durham Masonic Hall
2019-10-24 08:00 - 10:00 | Masonic Hall, 36 Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3HN, United Kingdom
We are delighted to welcome you to another hidden gem in the heart of our city, as Durham Masonic Hall host our next breakfast event. The venue is steeped in history, home to Durham Freemasons and a beautiful setting for many occasions.

We hope you can join us in this unique venue for breakfast networking, as we invite members, colleagues and guests, what better way to start your working day!

Free to DBC Members & your guests
£10 Non Members (max. 2 visits)

Joint Event - NEECC Exchange Lunch, Hallgarth Manor Hotel, High Pittington
2019-10-10 11:00 - 14:00 | Hallgarth the Manor House, High Pittington, Durham, DH6 1AB, United Kingdom
Joint Event – NEECC Exchange Lunch, Hallgarth Manor Hotel, High Pittington
Thursday 10th October, 11 am – 2 pm
We are delighted to once again join the Chamber’s flagship networking lunch at encouraging an exchange of experiences, ideas and offers between members; intertwined with multiple opportunities to network and build new contacts. Limited member exhibition stands are available at this event.
Delighted to return to the scene of our Summer Social, beautiful Hallgarth Manor Hotel.

DBC @ Finchale College, Durham
2019-10-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Finchale College, Mandale Park, Durham, DH1 1TH, United Kingdom
From university to college! We’re delighted to welcome Finchale Group to Belmont, and to invite you to join us as we visit the fabulous new home of Finchale College,
Richard Annand VC House.
Finchale Group continue working to build bright futures for all, from veteran support, wellbeing, training and employment, and we look forward to celebrating their Armed Forces Covenant, Employer Recognition Gold Award.
Again there’s a change to our regular format, the networking buffet will be served at the start of the evening, from 6 pm
Free to DBC Members & your guests
£10 Non Members (max. 2 visits)

DBC Breakfast @ Durham United Lickety Split, Durham FC
2019-09-25 08:00 - 10:00
The new football season is underway and we’re delighted to invite you to New Ferens Park, home of Durham United Football Club. Journalist Colin Young will bring us the latest news from DUFC and introduce Wear Business magazine. The breakfast, sponsored by Wear Business will be held in the ice cream parlour, Lickety Split, located at Infinite Air Trampoline Park.
Don’t we have the best neighbours here on the business park! What better way to start the working day and end the Summer,informal networking and sampling the delicious ice creams.
Free to DBC Members & your guests
£10 Non Members (max. 2 visits)

DBC - Durham University Estates, The Calman Learning Centre, Durham
2019-09-10 18:00 - 21:00 | DH13LE, The Calman Learning Centre, University Science Site, Durham, DL1 3LE, United Kingdom
We’re delighted to invite you to join us at The Calman Learning Centre on the University’s Science site. We will hear from David Loudon (Director of Estates and Facilities) who will present the University Estates Masterplan Refresh.
With a small change to our regular format, the networking buffet will be served at the start of the evening, from 6 pm.
Free to DBC Members & your guests
£10 Non Members (max. 2 visits)

DBC Summer Social BBQ, Hallgarth the Manor House
2019-08-13 19:00 - 23:00 | Hallgarth the Manor House, High Pittington, Durham, DH6 1AB, United Kingdom
It’s six years since we witnessed a Midsummer Murder in the grounds of the stunning Hallgarth Manor – and now, following a major refurbishment of the hotel, we’re delighted to return!
There’s no crime going down this time, but we will enjoy a barbecue in the beautiful gardens, and look forward to an evening of entertainment and great company.
£20 (inc.VAT) DBC members, clients, colleagues, family and friends
Includes BBQ and welcome drink

DBC Breakfast CoHo Durham
2019-07-31 08:00 - 10:00 | Coho Durham, Freemans Place, Durham, DH1 1SW
We’re delighted to invite you to join us as we enjoy breakfast at CoHo Durham, in the heart of the city. This exciting cafe, eatery and cocktail venue is perfectly located on the river bank, what better way to start your working day!
Yet another fantastic location for informal networking and if the sun is shining we can enjoy breakfast alfresco.
Free to DBC Members & your guests
£10 Non Members (max. 2 visits)

DBC presents Summer in the City Showcase 2019
2019-07-16 17:00 - 21:00 | Radisson Blu Hotel, Frankland Lane, Durham, DH1 5TA, United Kingdom
This year, DBC Summer Showcase will take place in the heart of the city, at Radisson Blu Hotel Durham. Now is an exciting time for Durham; we will bring you all the news from the hotel and spa, and the developments transforming our city within business, retail and leisure.
It’s a great opportunity for you to exhibit your business in our ever popular Showcase, stand spaces are limited to 40 so please book early! DBC Members will be given priority.
The event is free to attend for DBC members and their guests.
£10 for non members (max. 2 visits) with a nominal charge for those
wishing to exhibit – table, cloth and space for your stand.
£25 inc. VAT for Members
£50 inc. VAT for Non Members
(including entry for up to 2)

Please note the earlier start time of 5 pm due to the showcase.

DBC Breakfast @ Durham University Botanic Garden
2019-06-26 08:00 - 10:00 | Durham University Botanic Garden, Hollingside Lane, South Road, Durham, DH1 3TN, United Kingdom
We’re delighted to invite you to join us as we return to the beautiful Botanic Garden as guests of Event Durham. We will be given private access to hear about and explore this unique garden in all it’s summertime glory.

Yet another fantastic location for informal networking and if the sun is shining we can enjoy breakfast alfresco.

Free to DBC Members & their guests
£10 Non Members (max. 2 visits)

DBC & TVBC invite you to Kynren An Epic Tale of England!
2019-06-11 18:00 - 20:30
Kynren – An Epic Tale of England is the UK’s largest outdoor live action spectacular, orchestrated by a cast and crew of 1,000, taking the audience on a time travelling, romp through 2000 years of history, myth and legend.
DBC are delighted to have teamed up with Tees Valley Business Club to invite both members to join us as we take an exclusive trip behind the scenes of “Kynren – The Story of us” a 45 min fun, visual, and informative presentation detailing not just the commercial show, but the social and economic impact of the project as a whole.

Followed by a tour of the animal cast, as well as the performance area, before we enjoy a networking supper in The Barn. Kynren is an incredibly unique venue, and this is reflected in the event being hosted in a rehearsal barn, with catering by an event caterer.There will be some walking outdoors, so please wear suitable footwear and a warm coat.
We’re really excited to hear about all the preparations as the countdown is on to opening night and the milestone 50th show!

Free to DBC & TVBC Members
£10 Non Members (max. 2 visits)

DBC Breakfast with Dippy @ Great North Museum: Hancock
2019-05-21 08:00 - 10:00
We invite you to join us for this very special event, and opportunity to meet a national treasure. Places are limited to 60 and DBC members will have priority – so please do book swiftly to secure your place.
Your hosts on the day with be Sophia Stovall, Head of Development at Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums along with colleagues from the Development Department and Caroline McDonald, Manager of the Great North Museum. For more information about the exhibition please visit www.greatnorthmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/dippy-on-tour

Free to DBC Members & their guests
£10 Non Members (max. 2 visits)

DBC presents Top Ten LinkedIn Tips @ New College Durham
2019-05-14 18:00 - 21:00 | New College Durham, Framwellgate Moor Campus, Framwellgate, Durham , DH1 5ES, United Kingdom
The college continues to develop and is a cornerstone of education development in the North East, we hope you can join us for our popular club event as we return to enjoy the impressive facilities of New College Durham. While we’re in a place that celebrates skills and learning, we thought it was a good opportunity to hone our own skills around digital marketing – specifically LinkedIn.
In recent years, LinkedIn has transformed into a platform that offers great opportunities to spread messages, make valuable connections, and – ultimately – win new business. Social media expert and DBG director Graham Soult has been helping the Group expand its online reach recently, and will be sharing his top ten quick tips for how you can maximise the value of LinkedIn using both your personal and business profiles.

The evening will include our usual mix of informal networking, presentations and ending in a buffet, courtesy of the fabulous Le Nouveau Restaurant.

Free to DBC Members & their guests
£10 Non Members (max. 2 visits)

Durham Business Growth Masterclass
2019-05-08 09:00 - 17:00 | Portland House, Durham, Portland House Belmont Business Park Durham , Durham, County Durham, DH1 1TW, United Kingdom
EXCLUSIVE OFFER OF A FREE FULLY FUNDED BUSINESS GROWTH MASTERCLASS
Northstar Ventures and Business Doctors have teamed up to provide a fully funded Business Growth Masterclass to only 12 select business owners, to maximise peer group interaction and learning. This is an exclusive offer for DBC Members meeting the criteria, and we are pleased to invite you to join the masterclass, valued at £2,500, held at DBG, Portland House, Belmont Business Park. The Business Growth Masterclass will benefit those of you who:

have the drive to grow your business
want to increase the value of your business and achieve personal freedom
are experiencing new challenges in your market place
want to increase sales, motivate your workforce or manage cash more effectively
have specific models that need a change of approach

Key features include:

A free 28-page Business Value Report will be generated for each delegate for you specific business together with structured workbooks to help capture and record key learning
An 8-hour workshop followed by an individual 4-hour one to one business review session
Opportunity will be sought to maximise interaction between delegates for common success

Refreshments, a networking lunch, workbooks and all materials included.

DBC Breakfast @ Hotel Indigo, Durham
2019-04-30 08:00 - 10:00 | hotel indigo durham, 9 Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3HL, United Kingdom
Join us one year on, as we return to the magnificent boutique Hotel Indigo following its first birthday! Although it’s hard to imagine a time before the transformation, which is now very much a part of our beautiful city.
If you’ve not yet had the pleasure of the tour, you can look forward to exploring the hotel and enjoy the informal, ever-popular networking of a DBC Breakfast.
Members will be given priority booking due to limited numbers.

DBC Members free to attend
Non Members £10 (max. 2 visits)

DBC @ Redworth Hall Hotel
2019-04-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Redworth Hall Hotel, Redworth, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham , DL5 6NL, United Kingdom
DBC Would like to invite you to an evening of networking at Redworth Hall Hotel.
Once again we have our pre-Easter meeting at the magnificent Redworth Hall Hotel, and what a transformation awaits us, as The Cairn Group have completed an incredible refurbishment programme, with the stunning new Retreat at Redworth. The club has been totally transformed to create a dedicated spa, alongside a state of the art fitness space, indoor heated swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and The Lounge, a sophisticated and relaxing hangout, serving a selection of light bites and indulgent dishes.
The evening will also see the launch of a FULLY FUNDED BUSINESS GROWTH MASTERCLASS, which DBG will host at Portland House, Belmont on 1st May 2019. Jane Reynolds of Northstar Ventures and Graham Robson of Business Doctors have teamed up to deliver this masterclass, will introduce the programme and provide an outline and eligibility to our member businesses.
The event will take place in stunning surroundings with our usual mix of networking, presentations and ending in with a light buffet.

Free to DBC Members, your colleagues & guests
£10 Non Members (max. 2 visits)

DBC Breakfast @ Elis
2019-03-27 08:00 - 10:00
DBC would like to invite you to a morning of networking at Elis in Meadowfield Industrial Estate.

Free to DBC Members, your colleagues & guests
£10 Non Members (max. 2 visits)

DBC returns to Durham County Cricket
2019-03-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Riverside Suite, Durham County Cricket Club, Durham Emirates International Cricket Ground, Riverside, Chester-le-Street, Durham, DH3 3QR, United Kingdom
Its been a while, but we’re delighted to return to Emirates Riverside Cricket Ground. It’s an exciting year for the team at Emirates Riverside, as they prepare to host three Cricket World Cup matches this summer.
International cricket isn’t the only countdown we’ll be hearing about in March – the final countdown is also on to April 2019, when businesses are required to submit their tax information online. Baldwins Accountants will guide us through the new system and its key implications for you and your business, alongside highlighting the latest opportunities available with cloud accounting.
So, we look forward to an evening of networking, member news, valuable insights, and enjoying supper overlooking the cricket ground, from the Castle View Suite.
Free to DBC Members, your colleagues & guests
£10 Non Members (max. 2 visits)

DBC Breakfast @ Bowburn Hall
2019-02-28 08:00 - 10:00 | Bowburn Hall Hotel, Bowburn, Durham, DH6 5NH, United Kingdom
We invite you to join us for our ever popular informal breakfast networking as we return to another jewel in Ramside Estates crown, the newly refurbished Bowburn Hall Hotel.

Free to DBC Members, your colleagues & guests
£10 Non Members (max. 2 visits)

DBC Gin School, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Newcastle
2019-02-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Crowne Plaza Hotel, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Hawthorn Square, Forth Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 3SA, United Kingdom
Following a record turnout as we kicked off the year with the Member Showcase, we look forward to a more intimate affair in February. We invite you to join us in the Gin Bar of the fabulous Crowne Plaza Hotel, as we wave goodbye to dry January and take part in Sipsmith London Gin School.

Due to space and expected popularity this will be a member only event, with a maximimum of two attendees per company.

DBC Burns Breakfast at The Kingslodge Inn Durham
2019-01-25 08:00 - 10:00 | Kings Lodge Inn, Waddington Street, Flass Vale, Durham City, DH1 4BG, United Kingdom
We invite you to join us for our ever-popular informal breakfast networking as, one year on, we return to The Kingslodge Inn in Durham. Just a stone’s throw away from the heart of the city, yet surrounded by woodland; what better way to start a new year of networking!

We hope you can join us for this Burns Day Breakfast as we honour ‘Rabbie’ Burns. It may be too early for the whisky but we will manage the haggis and poetry again!
Free to DBC Members, your colleagues & guests
£10 Non Members (max. 2 visits)

DBC presents 'Let's Kick off 2019 Making an Exhibition of Ourselves!'
2019-01-15 17:00 - 21:00 | Ramside Hall Hotel, Ramside Hall, Carville, Durham, DH1 1TD, United Kingdom
Ramside Hall Hotel
Tuesday 15th January 2019, 5 pm – 9 pm

We invite you to kick off the New Year at DBC Annual ‘Member Showcase’ event!
Now in it’s eight year, it’s back at The Ballroom of Ramside Hall
The event is free to attend for members and £10 for non members (max. 2 visits) with a nominal charge for those wishing to exhibit – table, cloth and space for your stand.
£25 inc. VAT for Members, £50 inc. VAT for Non Members (including entry for up to 2)
A great opportunity to exhibit your business, the main event will follow filled with club and members news and we will welcome event sponsors Sintons Law to the stage.
What better way to get motivated in 2019 than a business showcase event and a great evening; ending with a networking buffet, let’s face it we all need a little helping hand in January!
Please note this is the third Tuesday of the month, to give us all more time to prepare, returning to the second Tuesday from February. Stand spaces are limited to 40 so please book early! DBC Members will be given priority. Also note the earlier start time of 5 pm due to the showcase.

Durham Business Group AGM & Christmas lunch
2018-12-11 12:00 - 14:30 | Ramside Hall Hotel
We invite you to join us for our final event of 2018!
Durham Business Group Annual General Meeting will be held in the newly refurbished Ballroom of Ramside Hall Hotel followed by an optional Christmas lunch.
12 – 12.30 pm Networking – Coffee & Mince Pies
12.30 pm Welcome – Annual General Meeting
The AGM is open to DBC Members and Clients of Durham Office Services Only
Once the formalities are over we hope you will get into the festive spirit, stay for lunch and celebrate another year of business!
1.00 – 2.30 pm 3 course Christmas lunch served with a glass of wine
Cost £22 pp inc VAT to be paid by Friday 7th December 2018.
Colleagues are welcome so go on bring your office party to us!
