

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: CIPD Thames Valley: Breakfast networking & annual meeting
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 am – Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Shape the future of CIPD Thames Valley over breakfast networking, member benefits, upgrade advice and a short branch annual meeting.About this EventJoin the CIPD Branch in Thames Valley for an informal breakfast networking event where you can connect with local people professionals, share ideas and help shape the future of your branch.​Over coffee and pastries, you’ll have the opportunity to:Speak to your branch committee members about the benefits of CIPD membership and how to make the most of your member resources.​Tell us what types of events, formats and topics you would like to see from the Thames Valley branch over the coming year.Ask questions about upgrading your membership and find out more about the support available if you are considering the next stage of your CIPD journey.As part of the session, we will also briefly hold our branch annual meeting, where we will reflect on the past year and share our plans for the year ahead.Whether you are a long-standing member, newly joined or simply exploring CIPD, you are very welcome to attendTimings08:30–08:45 – Arrival, registration, coffee, pastiries and informal networking08:45–09:00 – Welcome, introductions and overview of the session09:00–09:20 – “Shape your branch” discussion: benefits, types of events you’d like, open Q&amp;A with committee09:20–09:40 – Membership upgrades and professional development advice (brief slot plus questions)09:40–09:55 – Branch AM: reports, plans for the year ahead, committee roles09:55–10:00 – Closing remarks and final networkingAbout the hostLaureen McHaffieLaureen McHaffie is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD and strategic People Leader with over 15 years’ experience delivering business transformation, culture change and growth across technology, hospitality, retail and the cultural sector. She has been a CIPD member for 20 years and an active committee member in the Thames Valley Branch for around seven years, where she is currently Co‑Chair supporting c.5,000 members.Please note:Reminder emails will be sent to you the day before, with a further reminder on the day of the event.Photography and video production may be taking place at the event, and these images may be used in the CIPD newsletters.By attending the event, you are giving consent for your image to be used on any CIPD promotional materials.As we are supplying refreshments, if you can no longer attend, please cancel your place either on Eventbrite, or by responding to the confirmation email.If you require any reasonable adjustments to enhance your experience, please get in contact with us by responding to this email and we will do our best to accommodate.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newbury/cipd-thames-valley-breakfast-networking-and-annual-meeting/100001985281779244
- **Event Categories**: Meetups, Photography
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Newbury
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Orida Hotel Newbury
- **lat**: 51.4490357
- **long**: -1.3109327
- **full address**: Orida Hotel Newbury, 13 Oxford Road, Newbury, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: The CIPD Branch in Thames Valley (https://allevents.in/org/the-cipd-branch-in-thames-valley/23017147)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 am (+01:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Orida Hotel Newbury, 13 Oxford Road, Newbury, United Kingdom
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 GBP
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The CIPD Branch in Thames Valley
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Meetups, Photography
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about CIPD Thames Valley: Breakfast networking & annual meeting ?
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