L4N UK

16/10/2025

Update: L4N UK is taking a pause

18/06/2025

Just wanted to share a huge THANKS to those who attended the L4N networking session last week at The Elsie Whiteley Innovation Centre, the workplace of Alex Beardsley who kindly agreed to share her career journey to date with our attendees.

It was a privilege to hear how Alex Beardsley, MCIM has:

*Against the odds, achieved many of her original work life goals
*Paused to re-assess what she values and how to progress professionally
*Continues to achieve academically whilst working a portfolio career
*Been a parent for more than half her life

The conversation after Alex’s talk was around many topics: who considers themselves good at Maths?! How to use Tech Apps to develop a holistic business and lots more.

We welcomed a couple of new attendees and found out how some were already connected through business and sporting activities.

** Our next L4N is at the end of July: Friday 25th July 1-3pm and will have a sporting theme. Watch this space for the Eventbrite note.

Thanks again to Alex and the team at Halifax Opportunities Trust for hosting us.

02/06/2025

Our next L4N UK networking meeting for women in business in Calderdale and the surrounding area, will be at the The Elsie Whiteley Innovation Centre in Halifax on June 11th.

Speaking at the session will be a dynamic business woman and entrepreneur with an exciting portfolio career, Alex Beardsley, MCIM. Currently working for Halifax Opportunities Trust, Alex is shaping the future business offering for the Elsie Whitely Innovation Centre.

And if you're wondering 'Who was Elsie Whiteley' - She was a Halifax-born fashion designer, textile entrepreneur and employer of over 300 staff. She started her business at the age of 26 in Halifax, specialising in blouses which were sold in John Lewis, Selfridges and Fenwicks.

Join the L4N community for the two hour session; you’ll meet other women in business from a variety of working backgrounds all interested in meeting others in the area.

Please bring your suggestions/ideas on how to welcome new businesses and build on the existing business community in the centre.

Date: Weds June 11th 2025
Time: 1pm start
Duration: 2 hours
Address: Elsie Whiteley Innovation Centre, Hopwood Lane, Halifax, HX1 5ER

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22/04/2025

An event for women this week at event will be held at the 'Apna Staying Well Hub, located at the Hanson Lane Enterprise Centre.

'Let’s get together!
Hot flushes, brain fog, low mood, tiredness, body aches... Are you struggling with these? You are not alone. Come to our 'Women’s Health After 40' event hosted by a female Doctor. Refreshments will be provided.' Book your space via the link

For more information about this event please contact [email protected]

with Calderdale Cancer Aware

11/04/2025

Fantastic to see Tina Petty at Harveys of Halifax! A sell out workshop!

08/04/2025

This Wednesday evening, hear this Baroness Farsi, who has worked in senior leadership roles in government, speak here in Halifax.

See you there?



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On Wednesday 9th April at 6pm Bishop Smitha talks with Baroness Warsi, in the final of the 2025 'In Conversation' series. Sayeeda Hussain Warsi PC, is a British lawyer, politician, and a member of the House of Lords, who served as Co-chairwoman of the Conservative party from 2010 – 2012. She continues to speak out about Islamaphobia across the UK, and the role of woman in society. She is a former Minister of State for Faith and Communities. The evening includes a bookstall, arranged by the Huddersfield branch of Waterstones. All welcome!

01/04/2025

Join me next week!

*WEDNESDAY 9TH APRIL 18:00*
~ Halifax Minster ~ Festival of Faith ~
In Conversation with Baroness Sayeeda Warsi

Sayeeda Hussain Warsi PC, is a British lawyer, politician, and a member of the House of Lords, who served as Co-chairwoman of the Conservative party from 2010-2012. She is a former Minister of State for Faith and Communities.

Baroness Sayeeda Warsi resigned from the post of Whip in the Conservative Party last year, expressing dismay at 'how far right' the party has moved.

She continues to speak out about Islamaphobia across the UK, and the role of woman in society.

(+) Meeting at 5.45pm at Halifax Minster.

(+) RSVP - Please PM to let me know your coming too.

Other APRIL networking meetings are three sessions with Halifax Opportunities Trust
Book FREE tickets here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/halifax-opportunities-trust-15483161731

Happy Easter everyone and good luck to the parents who children are sitting GCSE's and A-Levels this Spring.

Our next L4N meeting is in June.

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25/03/2025

Join us this Saturday at the 1st 'Festival of Women' at Halifax Minster.

There's some limited availability for some of the workshops, take a look at https://hxminster.churchsuite.com/events/uhnxkd2a

Following the workshops, the West Yorkshire’s Deputy Mayor for Policing & Crime Alison Lowe will be speaking about how she is amplifying the voice of women in her role.

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'Come and share our majestic space with an iconic woman. Alison Lowe OBE, West Yorkshire's Deputy Mayor speaks to and inspires the women of Halifax'. Festival of Women - Saturday 29th March from 9.30. For details www.halifaxminster.org.uk/events

19/03/2025

There are many female leaders speaking at the Halifax Minster Festival of Faith, tonight, catch Rebecca Newby, Governor HMP Leeds.

Rebecca Newby became the Governor of HMP Leeds in June 2023 with responsibility for 1110 prisoners and serving the courts as a reception prison, 500 directly employed staff and numerous partnerships and contracts.

Rebecca joined HM Prison and Probation Service in 2000 and is proud to work for a Service that changes lives. Rebecca comes to speak about the overcrowding in the prison service and the criminal justice system.



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Ever wondered what a life behind bars is like, or how the UK justice system works, or how it could be better? These are just some of the topics that might be discussed in tomorrow night's 'In Conversation' at Halifax Minster. Bishop Smitha will talk with Rebecca Newby Governor HMP Leeds at 6pm for an hour. All are most welcome to come and ask questions.

06/03/2025

Limited places for this workshop at the end of this month...

Come and 'Own the Room' with Catherine Bonner. A confidence building workshop for women lead by Catherine Bonner as part of our Festival of Women. 10am-11.30am Saturday 29th March.

For more details and to book a free place at this workshop, follow the link to eventbrite!

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Come and 'Own the Room' with Catherine Bonner. A confidence building workshop for women lead by Catherine Bonner as part of our Festival of Women. 10am-11.30am Saturday 29th March. For more details and to book a free place at this workshop, visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/festival-of-women-own-the-room-workshop-tickets-1255451421999?aff=oddtdtcreator

23/02/2025

Join us on the 29th March!

Book onto an empowering and educational workshops being offered by Ambient Tribe, Calderdale Libraries, The Headspace Bureau and Verd de gris arts!

Find out more about this full day of an event and book your ticket via the Halifax Minster website www.halifaxminster.org.uk



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26/01/2025

L4N networking dates 2025
Time: 1-3pm
Venue: TBC (if not mentioned below)

6th February - Project C**t Recovery
29th March - FESTIVAL OF WOMEN at Halifax Minster
6th June
8th August
2nd October
26th November

Please email [email protected] if you’d like to attend.

Looking forward to seeing new and familiar faces at these networking events for women in business in Calderdale and nearby.