Following the success of prior Cheshire Women in Business events, Tricia and Kirsty will once again unite to deliver a summer lunch event for Women in Business in the Cheshire and surrounding region.
We shall be returning to Groobarbs for a real field-to-fork experience in a barn overlooking the field where you can sit back, relax and enjoy a 3 course tasting menu.
Women in business will be offered an event that is fun and supportive and which promises connections and learning. Great opportunities for networking both informally in the room and over lunch.
A non-alcoholic welcome drink will also be available on arrival with a licensed bar is available for further drink purchases.
PROGRAMME AGENDA (subject to adjustment):
10.30 – Arrival drinks and open networking on the terrace
11.30 – Welcome and introductions from the event hosts, sponsors and charity
12.00-14.30 – Content TBC
14.30 – Charity raffle and thanks
15.00 – Close of structured programme and open networking till 15.30.
There may be limited artisan stalls for you to browse
SPEAKERS*
Saskia Lightburn-Ritchie - Chief Executive, My CWA and Founder and CEO Domestic Abuse Experts
My CWA is an expert domestic abuse organisation delivering a whole system, whole family approach to domestic abuse in Cheshire. Working with over 3,000 people each year, our expertise changes lives. They are the home of the Engage Approach and their UK wide vision is to end domestic abuse and train professionals from every sector to make a difference. At the helm of My CWA for over a decade, Saskia's focus has been on transforming the landscape of domestic abuse support. She cultivates a culture of participation, ensuring that the voices of those we serve guide our innovative service design. My CWA targets those with harmful behaviour whilst creating and delivering bespoke interventions for women and children. They empower survivors to directly influence policy and strategy, leading to more tailored and impactful support systems. The mission is clear: to remove barriers and amplify the voices that drive change within Cheshire and enable survivor voices to improve practice nationally.
Dr. Jill McGarry - Sleep Better Doctor
At Sleep Better Doctor, our mission is to enhance well-being and productivity by resolving sleep challenges for both individuals and organisations. We integrate evidence-based therapies with tailored training to effectively address sleep and fatigue issues. Our practice is deeply rooted in psychology, sleep disorders, and sleep deprivation, backed by extensive experience with direct clients and businesses. We partner with a range of entities, from large NHS trusts to small companies, to provide expert psychological support and consultation. Our approach encompasses sleep behaviour science, sleep disorder education, CBT-I, mindfulness, compassion-focused therapy, acceptance & commitment therapy, trauma-informed therapy, and systemic therapy, delivering a holistic service designed to meet each client’s or company’s unique needs. Discover how quality sleep can transform your life at Sleep Better Doctor.
Jazz McPhail - Nutrition and Lifestyle Pharmacist
Jazz McPhail is a pharmacist with over 20 years of NHS experience and a certified nutritional therapist. She specialises in gut health, stress, and hormonal balance - supporting those stuck with persistent symptoms despite conventional treatment, as well as those seeking drug-free solutions. After facing anxiety, fatigue, and hormonal disruption herself, Jazz discovered the power of functional nutrition to transform health from the inside out. Now, she helps others cut through the overwhelm and regain control of their well-being with clarity, confidence, and evidence-based tools. Her mission: to show how food and lifestyle can be powerful allies in lifelong vitality.
EVENT SPONSORS
A huge thank you to our event sponsors for supporting this event.
Bennett Brooks.
TICKET TYPES
Please follow the event link to buy a ticket.
Early Bird – £45 + booking fee
Standard – £50 + booking fee
Groups – please email
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SPONSORS/EVENT PARTNERS/STALLS
There are opportunities available for those wishing to become event partners. If you are interested, please email
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DIETARY NOTES:
If you have any food allergies, please ensure that you have added these during the booking process.
CHARITY RAFFLE:
Our chosen charity for this event will be TBC
Also check out other Nonprofit events in Altrincham, Workshops in Altrincham.
