The OCTOBER meeting includes:
All GBC meetings include Tea/Coffee as well as networking opportunities before, during and after… Want some breakfast at the break? (Sorry, no breakfast roll available for tomorrow 😪)
Book online before the meeting to be in the draw for our Business Book Giveaway each month and our new Book Swap Shop will be open.
Note: Doors open at 7am – with sit down at 7.30am
The meeting starts with the opportunity to introduce your business to the 40-50 organisations in the room. (10 secs max)
Table networking (Session 1) – 60 seconds to introduce your business to the fellow members of your table
Keynote Speaker: This month our Vice-Chair Paul Green will be by the fireside with Harry Whinney from Gorsebush for our popular Fireside Chat
Harry Whinney is a UK-based design leader, currently managing Gorsebush, a creative agency he founded, and Camera Confident Media Training, he recently co-founded with expert vocal coach, Kaffy Rice-Oxley.
With nearly three decades of experience, Harry has an extensive background in branding, video promotion, and corporate media across multiple sectors from FMCG to banking. Before launching Gorsebush in 2016, he spent 20 years as a senior designer, producer and director at the BBC and a production company, where he lead on notable projects such as directing the title sequences for BBC News, plus creating promotions for Audi, NatWest, BNFL, and the MOD.
At Gorsebush, Harry delivers a wide range of brand engagement services, including animated promotional films for clients like Gü puddings, the NHS and University of Nottingham. He is also brand & media advisor to three start-up companies with international outlooks. His work emphasises blending creativity with business goals to produce impactful visual content to engage the right target market.
Working work with Kaffy, Harry also offers media coaching, helping new or nervous sports professionals build confidence for TV interviews and presentations.
When not designing, directing or coaching, you might find Harry painting murals or running off-road across Lincolnshire.
After the break: (15mins to network and grab a tea/coffee top up and breakfast roll.)
