Sandgrounders Business Club returns with its monthly networking meeting this week.
All are welcome at the event which takes place from 5pm this Thursday (8th October 2026).
Sharon Kemp from Thrive With AI and Alison Daniels from Iris Therapy Services are this month’s main speakers.
Scott Blundell from Southport FC will give an update on the club’s plans and progress this new season, following the unveiling of new Manager Mark Duffy.
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 this Thursday at Southport FC, Haig Avenue, Southport, PR8 6JZ.
“It is a free event with free roadside parking and the doors open at 5pm.
“Our speakers are:
Sharon Kemp – Thrive With AI
Alison Daniels – Iris Therapy Services
Scott Blundell – Southport FC
“Thank you to our August speakers
Andy O’Hare – APOC IT Limited
Peter Parkinson – Utility Warehouse
“I am now taking bookings for the 2027 Sponsor Speaker slots. The next available slot is January. 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 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 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.
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