# Event Details - **Event Name**: Independents networking event - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am – Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: An event for any independent HR practitioners who would like to reconnect or make some new connections locally.About this EventAre you recently self-employed or considering making the leap and looking for support? Have you run your own business for a while and happy to help others whilst make some new connections? If so, come and join us at our networking event specifically aimed at those who run their own businesses or are thinking about doing so.This is a relaxed and friendly event with an opportunity to meet like-minded people who are able to provide or offer support to others and potentially opportunities to collaborate. You will be asked to introduce yourself, your business and share any areas of particular interest but don’t worry, there are no “60 second pitches” required.The first hour of this session will be dedicated to the our guest speaker, Laura Tatton aka “The AI Lady”, with the second hour being an opportunity to speak to like minded professionals, make connections and get any support you may need.Refreshments will be provided and we look forward to seeing you there.Additional venue informationWe will be in the Learning Centre. Parking is either via the main entrance and car park or near the Willmott Room in the Stable Yard, which has its own parking spaces. These are accessed through white gates, not the main entrance to the gardens for public parking. The What3Words reference is ///ends.float.admits and these are the gates you are looking for. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/5df53820-99b8-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w1200-h583-dc080808-gmir.jpg Follow the road round to the right towards the Stable Yard (W3W reference //grab.brick.cried) and park in this courtyard. If you aren’t sure where to go, find the café and someone will guide you from there! The Learning Centre is then found back down the road before the bend towards the white gates https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/5e0c1b80-99b8-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w1200-h565-dc080808-gmir.jpg From the SouthLeave the M5 at Junction 7Take the A44 (To Evesham / Worcester South). Continue to follow signs for the A44 by going straight over the first roundabout, right at the second roundabout and right at the third roundabout (signposted Evesham).Shortly after crossing over the M5, you will pass under a white footbridge and the white gates entrance will be the first turning on your right (the second turn is the main car park)From the NorthLeave the M5 at Junction 6Take the A4538, Pershore Road. Straight over the first roundabout, at the second roundabout turn right onto the A44 (Worcester). Half a mile after crossing over the railway, ignore the first main entrance to the Gardens on your left and take the next left through the white gates.From the EastFollow the A44 from Stratford-Upon-Avon to Worcester. Go straight over the roundabout with the A4538 Pershore Road and after half mile, ignore the first main entrance on your left to the Gardens and take the next left through the white gates.From the WestTake the A44 out of Worcester towards Stratford-Upon-Avon. Shortly after crossing over the M5, you will pass under a white footbridge and the white gates entrance will be the first turning on your right (the second turn is the main car park)Blue highlighted areas are car parks, accessed via the roads shown in red.The pink wiggly line shows the Learning Centre, where the meeting is being held.The green stripe shows the café (it is not at the entrance as Google maps suggests!) https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/5e32dd60-99b8-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w1058-h740-dc586868-gmir.jpg Speakers BioLaura Tatton, known as “The AI Lady”, is an award-winning PR and marketing consultant turned Generative AI specialist. With over 20 years’ experience in B2B communications, and 16 years leading her own consultancy, ConsuLT – Laura has become a trusted voice in helping UK and European organisations embrace AI with confidence. Further information is available via her website: www.theailady.ukLaura is an engaging speaker who delivers warm, practical, and thought-provoking talks that help audiences understand AI in a way that feels clear, relevant, and human. She has spoken at International Women’s Day conferences in 2025 at Molineux Stadium and in 2026 at Wolverhampton Racecourse, as well as Black Country Chamber of Commerce events, West Midlands Business Festival, and several webinars with audiences of up to 180 people.Laura is known for making AI feel accessible without losing depth. Her talks cut through jargon and confusion, helping audiences feel more confident, informed, and inspired about what AI means for their work, business, and future. Rather than overwhelming people with technical language, she creates sessions that are engaging, easy to follow, and full of practical insight.Whether she is speaking at a conference, business event, webinar, panel discussion, or community gathering, Laura brings a polished and approachable style that connects with the room. She takes time to understand the audience and the purpose of each event, so every talk feels relevant, meaningful, and tailored to the occasion.For event organisers looking for a speaker who combines professionalism with warmth, and insight with real-world value, Laura the AI Lady is a strong choice.Laura invites delegates for this event to send any questions or particular topics they would like to know more about in advance. Her email for this is Laura.Tatton@consultltd.co.uk. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/5e553270-99b8-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Please note:1. Reminder emails will be sent to you the day before, with a further reminder on the day of the event.2. Photography and video production may be taking place at the event, and these images may be used in the CIPD newsletters.3. By attending the event, you are giving your consent for your image to be used on any CIPD promotional materials. 4. As we are supplying refreshments, if you can no longer attend, please cancel your place either on Eventbrite, responding to this email.5. This event may include an external speaker who has prepared their own presentation. Any views or opinions expressed by the speaker are their own and do not reflect those of the CIPD. 6. 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/spetchley/independents-networking-event/100001997566350728 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Business, Workshops, virtual, Festivals, Meetups, Photography - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Spetchley - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Spetchley Park Gardens - **lat**: 52.184387 - **long**: -2.1547181 - **full address**: Spetchley Park Gardens, Park Gardens, Spetchley, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Independents networking event - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/dfc78c971512385e3d577b85010b5a9460328702615d504e81da8d61553973ac-rimg-w1200-h600-dc381858-gmir.jpg?v=1786915324 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Independents networking event being held? - **A:** Independents networking event takes place on Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Spetchley Park Gardens, Park Gardens, Spetchley, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Independents networking event? - **A:** Independents networking event is organized by CIPD Birmingham Branch. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Independents networking event", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/dfc78c971512385e3d577b85010b5a9460328702615d504e81da8d61553973ac-rimg-w1200-h600-dc381858-gmir.jpg?v=1786915324", "startDate": "2026-09-11T10:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2026-09-11T12:00:00+01:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/spetchley/independents-networking-event/100001997566350728", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Spetchley Park Gardens", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Park Gardens", "postalCode": "WR5 1RS", "addressLocality": "Spetchley", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "52.184387", "longitude": "-2.1547181" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "An event for any independent HR practitioners who would like to reconnect or make some new connections locally.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-16", "availabilityEnds": "2026-09-11T12:00:00+01:00", "validFrom": "2026-08-16", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/spetchley/independents-networking-event/100001997566350728" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-16", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-16", "url": "https://allevents.in/spetchley/independents-networking-event/100001997566350728", "price": 0, "name": "CIPD Member" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-16", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-16", "url": "https://allevents.in/spetchley/independents-networking-event/100001997566350728", "price": 0, "name": "Non Members" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "CIPD Birmingham Branch", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/cipd-birmingham-branch/17607770", "description": "The CIPD Birmingham branch provides opportunities for its 2500 members to network with local HR and L& D professionals, to continue with their professional development and remain up to date with HR issues. There is an active programme of events through the year and you can find details of the upcoming events listed below. For further details just click on the event you are interested in and you can then book your place online.\r\n \r\nUnless otherwise stated branch events are free for CIPD members to attend, and there is a non-member fee of £15 which must be paid online when booking.\r\n \r\nBirmingham branch is part of the CIPD Midlands Area Partnership (MAP) which holds an Annual Midlands Event in October, and a Student Conference in March.  The 2020 Student Conference will be held on Saturday 7 March at  Nottingham Trent University.  Find out more at cipd.co.uk/map\r\n \r\nThe CIPD Birmingham branch committee look forward to seeing you at our events and if you would like any further information please contact the Regional  Excecutive Eleanor Lloyd Jones on e.lloydjones@cipd.co.uk or 0116 235 7992\r\nTo keep up to date with our branch events please sign up to our branch newsletter" } ] } ] ```