Durham Business Group

DBC presents Top Ten LinkedIn Tips @ New College Durham
2019-05-14 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | 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)

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 & 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 @ 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 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 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 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 - 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 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 @ 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)

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 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)

**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 @ 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)

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 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.

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)

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)

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)

DBC, Infinite Air Trampoline Park Belmont, Durham
2020-03-10 18:00 - 21:00 | 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)

DBC Brunch, Staybridge Suites, Newcastle
2020-03-26 10:30 - 12:30 | NE1 6NL, Buxton Street, Newcastle, United Kingdom
POSTPONED

We are delighted to invite you to our first ever networking Breakfast Brunch!
Let’s avoid the busy morning traffic and meet at the later time of 10.30 am at the wonderful, newly refurbished Staybridge Suites. The Aparthotel is just a short stroll from the quayside, in the heart of Newcastle, and if you’re not an early bird this is the event for you!
We can look forward to a warm welcome from Nola and the Staybridge team, enjoy a networking breakfast, optional tour and and there is free parking on site!

DBC members are welcome to invite colleagues and guests, please note the later start time!
Free to DBC Members & your guests
£10 Non Members (max. 2 visits)

DBC @ Durham University Teaching and Learning Centre **Postponed**
2020-04-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Durham University Teaching & Learning Centre, South Road, Durham, DH1 3LS
We are delighted Durham University will host us at their brand new, state-of-the-art Teaching and Learning Centre.
Registration details coming soon

DBC Virtual Breakfast hosted by The Town House Durham
2020-05-06 10:00 - 11:15
The next of our virtual events during the current lockdown will be a breakfast networking event from the comfort of your own home, at the later time of 10 am (and we don’t have traffic to navigate) but this will give us time for breakfast, or bring it with you! As we couldn’t make it to our planned breakfast at The Town House Durham they will come to us, as Emma Gibson will host live from the venue.
For those of you who didn’t join the last event, we are using a fun online platform called Remo, which replicates the experience of a face-to-face DBC event by having members sitting at virtual tables and moving around the room.
It’s easy to use – there’s no software to install, but you do need to create a free Remo account in advance of the event, and make sure that you’re using a compatible device and browser. For a smooth experience on the day, it’s worth getting set up and registered in advance – follow the link on the confirmation email once you have registered, where you’ll find instructions and tips to quickly get you sorted.
Maximum 50 attendees, members will take priority.

DBC Virtual Networking Event
2020-05-12 15:00 - 16:15
The next of our virtual events will once again be held in the comfort of your own home.
DBC are using a fun online platform called Remo, which replicates the experience of a face-to-face event by having members sitting at virtual tables and moving around the room.
Live announcements and guest speaker. Maximum 50 attendees, members will take priority, all events run for 1 hour 15 minutes.
For a smooth experience on the day, it’s worth getting set up and registered in advance – follow the link on the confirmation email once you have registered, where you’ll find instructions and tips to quickly get you sorted.

DBC Quiz Night on Zoom
2020-05-21 18:30 - 20:00
We’re taking a break from our new online remo networking and heading over to zoom.
Among the wealth of talent of our members, we have a quizmaster who many of you will know as Colin Elrick of Anglo Scottish Finance. Families welcome to help you through the picture, general knowlege and music rounds.
Hope you can join us for a fun evening as we invite members to battle it out for the title of DBC quiz champion, and winning prize. Bring your own buffet!
Please follow the link on the confirmation email to register your place with zoom.

DBC Remo Virtual Networking Event
2020-05-27 15:00 - 16:15 | Online
The next of our virtual events during the current lockdown will be again a networking event in the comfort of your homes, at 3pm on Wednesday 27 May.
For those of you who didn’t join the last events, we are using a fun online platform called Remo, which replicates the experience of a face-to-face DBC event by having members sitting at virtual tables and moving around the room.
It’s easy to use – there’s no software to install, but you do need to create a free Remo account in advance of the event – see below – and make sure that you’re using a compatible device and browser.
For a smooth experience on the day, it’s worth getting set up and registered in advance, follow the link on the confirmation email once you have registered.

DBC Virtual Networking Breakfast with Wynyard Hall
2020-06-05 10:00 - 11:15
The next of our virtual events will be breakfast networking, at the later time of 10 am, to give us time for breakfast, or bring it with you! As we can’t make it to wonderful Wynyard Hall this month, they will come to us! Alison will be live from their beautiful gardens and farm shop as they re-open.

Remo is easy to use – there’s no software to install, but you do need to create a free Remo account in advance of the event and make sure that you’re using a compatible device and browser.
For a smooth experience on the day, it’s worth getting set up and registered in advance, follow the link on the confirmation email once you have registered.

DBC Remo 'Managing the Return to Work' with Jacksons Law Firm
2020-06-10 15:00 - 16:15
We invite you to another of our virtual Remo networking events, from the comfort of our homes, we will be joined by Paul Clark of Jacksons Law Firm, who will share with us guidance on Managing the Return to Work.
We all want to get our businesses going, however, there is a real risk in ignoring staff concerns or responding to these misguidedly. Paul will look at employers’ obligations and how businesses can manage the return to the workplace, based on existing law and the Covid-19 standards
For a smooth experience on the day, it’s worth getting set up and registered in advance; you can book your place on Remo here. Don’t forget to register with DBC too!

DBC Member Quiz Night - Round 2
2020-06-18 18:30 - 20:00
Once again, we are heading over to zoom for an evening of fun, with a brand new set of questions from Quizmaster Colin Elrick of Anglo Scottish Finance. We invite members to battle it out for our top prize, and the prestigious title of DBC quiz champion! Bring your own buffet!
Families welcome to help you through the picture, general knowlege and music rounds.
Please follow the link on the confirmation email to register your place with zoom.

DBC Remo 'Cathedral News'
2020-06-24 15:00 - 16:15
We invite you to another of our virtual remo networking events, from the comfort of your home or office, we will be joined by Olivia Willmore of Durham Cathedral development team, who will share an update on the magnificent work of the cathedral, and its corporate partners.
It’s easy to use – there’s no software to install, but you do need to create a free Remo account and make sure that you’re using a compatible device and browser.
For a smooth experience on the day, it’s worth getting set up and registered in advance, follow the link on the confirmation email once you have registered.
