BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Blackpool Unlimited - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Blackpool Unlimited REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260408T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260408T173000 DTSTAMP:20260531T024902 CREATED:20260318T150419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T150419Z UID:12837-1775669400-1775669400@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:Wyred Up EduSocial. HR & Employment Law Essential Update 2026 DESCRIPTION:Blackpool\, Wyre and Fylde employers – 173 changes in employment law take effect from this April. Are you ready? \nChange is a coming – The Employment Rights Act 2025 has seen the biggest change to employment rights law in a generation and there are 173 pieces of it. This essential update will provide Wyre business owners and employers with clear and practical updates on new HR and employment law obligations. The evening aims to support both established and new employers and encourage business collaboration. \nNetwork with fellow business owners in the borough and further afield\, and mull over current topics with a bite to eat and a drink after work. \nHost and Audience:\nWyred Up is Wyre’s leading and largest business network\, run by the Economic Development Team at Wyre Council. The event is open to all businesses of all sizes in Wyre. Businesses from Fylde and Blackpool are welcome\, \nWhy Attend? \n• Learn:  The key aspects and changes introduced by new legislation. To effectively handle\, or seek advice regarding\, HR in order to meet compliance requirements. \n• Grow: Identify growth opportunities\, access resources for workforce sustainability and business expansion. \n• Connect: Build valuable partnerships with fellow local businesses. \nWhat will be covered? \n\nEmployment Law Updates – Minimum wage changes\, zero hours rules\, holiday pay\, contract requirements\, handling grievances.\n\n\nHealth and Safety and Martyn’s Law: Overview of new legal duties and practical next steps.\n\n\nGuidance for New or Growing Employers: Payroll setup\, insurance\, onboarding and record keeping.\n\n\nSupport available: Leadership and workforce training\, potential funding for growth and innovation opportunities.\n\n\nCollaborative Growth: An evening where local businesses in Wyre and the Fylde Coast can discuss the potential to work more collaboratively\, relationships key to many supply chains; rural\, urban and seafront.\n\nThe events guest speakers are from MYHR Consultancy and the Lancashire Skills Hub. \nBook here URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/wyred-up-edusocial-hr-and-employment-law-essentials/ LOCATION:Wyre Civic Centre\, Poulton-le-Fylde\,\, FY6 7UP ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/wyre-council-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T103000 DTSTAMP:20260531T024902 CREATED:20260423T094136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T080527Z UID:12912-1779264000-1779273000@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:Centre for SME & Enterprise Development Business Breakfast Networking Event - University of Lancashire DESCRIPTION:Join the University of Lancashire for the next Business Breakfast Networking Event \nSMEs are invited to join us for an inspiring breakfast event designed to empower SMEs with practical tools\, insights\, and opportunities to grow and innovate. \nWe are delighted to welcome Celia Gaze\, founder of The Wellbeing Farm and University of Lancashire Entrepreneur in Residence\, as our guest speaker. \nCelia will explore sustainability in business\, drawing on her experience of transforming a rundown Lancashire hill farm into one of the UK’s best known sustainable events venues. She will show how sustainability has been a driver of growth\, resilience and commercial success. \nThis session will focus on the practical business benefits for SMEs\, including improved competitiveness\, a stronger reputation and greater success in securing contracts\, tenders and bids where sustainability credentials are increasingly expected. Celia will share realistic\, low cost actions and easy wins that smaller businesses can implement to improve both sustainability and profitability. \nWe do hope you are able to join us and 50+ SME Centre members\, as we aim to pave the way for a brighter future for you and your business. \nContact us: sme@lancashire.ac.uk \nBook here\nJoin the Centre for SME & Enterprise Development\, membership is free! \n  URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/centre-for-sme-enterprise-development-business-breakfast-networking-event-uclan-05/ LOCATION:Media Factory\, UCLan\, UCLan Preston\, Preston\, PR1 2HE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/university_of_lancashire_logo_rgb.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260912 DTSTAMP:20260531T024902 CREATED:20260522T144308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T144308Z UID:12983-1779408000-1789171199@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:Social Media Skills Bootcamp - Selnet DESCRIPTION:Covering topics including digital marketing techniques\, developing a business brand and professional profile across social media streams\, building a website and creating a marketing strategy to elevate your business… \nDuration: 16 weeks \nDelivery: Online via Zoom \nSchedule Commitment: 4 hours per week completes a total of 64 guided learning hours. \nTutor: Lucie Higham – a digital marketing specialist and ex-journalist with over 30 years’ experience. \nDirect networking: Meet the Entrepreneur sessions based on experience of independent business leaders. \nApply here URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/social-media-skills-bootcamp-selnet/ LOCATION:Online Event\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Selnet-Logo-Strapline-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T100000 DTSTAMP:20260531T024902 CREATED:20260514T081220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T081325Z UID:12951-1779438600-1779444000@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:Business Breakfast Showcase - University of Lancashire DESCRIPTION:Join the University of Lancashire for this interactive session specifically for businesses to get an opportunity to explore how collaboration\, innovation\, and funding can support your growth. \n\nOn the day\, you will: \n\nGain insight into grants and funding opportunities available to support business innovation\, growth\, and R&D\nExplore the Engineering and Innovation Centre (EIC) and see first-hand the cutting-edge facilities and capabilities available\nLearn how to access talent\, skills\, and technical expertise to support your business challenges\nConnect with academics\, industry experts\, and like-minded businesses\nDiscover the range of work currently taking place\, including research\, industry collaboration\, and innovation projects\nTake part in discussions around emerging trends\, challenges\, and opportunities within the sector\nLearn how to work with the university\n\nThis is more than just a showcase; it’s an opportunity to: \n\nIdentify practical ways to access support and funding for your business\nExplore collaborative opportunities that can accelerate innovation\nUnderstand how universities can act as a strategic partner in solving real-world engineering and manufacturing challenges\nBuild valuable connections that could lead to future projects\, partnerships\, and growth opportunities\n\nWhether you are looking to innovate\, scale\, access funding\, or simply stay ahead of developments in the sector\, this event will provide real\, tangible value for your business. \nBreakfast and refreshments:  Will be provided. \nYou can register your place using the link below:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rke-festival-day-5-advanced-engineering-and-manufacturing-tickets-1984616211513 URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/business-breakfast-showcase-university-of-lancashire/ LOCATION:Engineering Innovation Centre\, University of Lancashire\, Fylde Road\, Preston\, PR1 2HE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/university_of_lancashire_logo_rgb.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260526 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260812 DTSTAMP:20260531T024902 CREATED:20260522T143119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T143529Z UID:12975-1779753600-1786492799@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:Sales & Marketing Skills Bootcamp - Selnet DESCRIPTION:Covering topics including customer profiling\, sales psychology\, face-to-face negotiation\, customer retention\, value propositions\, tech-enabled marketing\, and developing a winning mindset… \nDuration: 12 weeks \nDelivery: Online via Zoom \nAbout the Programme \nThese Skills Bootcamps are designed for enterprising individuals\, self-employed\, business leaders and their staff across Lancashire who are looking to develop their skills and to grow personally and professionally. \nThe programmes are intensive but flexible\, delivered online\, and focused on practical\, real-world skills\, including: \n\nDeveloping a clear value proposition and winning new business\nBuilding and executing effective marketing strategies\nUsing social media to increase visibility and engagement\nCreating actionable plans to support business growth\n\nEach programme also offers opportunities to connect with like-minded people and access ongoing support beyond the training. \nSchedule Commitment: 2 x 3-hour sessions per week completes a total of 72 guided learning hours. \nTutor: Led by Thomas Jardine & Co – experienced leadership\, sales and marketing specialists helping independent businesses turn strategy into action. \nDirect networking: Meet the Entrepreneur sessions based on experience of independent business leaders. \napply here. URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/sales-and-marketing-skills-bootcamp-selnet/ LOCATION:Online Event\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Selnet-Logo-Strapline-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260603 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260604 DTSTAMP:20260531T024902 CREATED:20260408T153210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T153210Z UID:12880-1780444800-1780531199@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:Good for Growth: B Corp Fest: a business festival like no other DESCRIPTION:The future of business will belong to companies that grow with purpose.\nGood for Growth – B Corp Fest is where founders\, CEOs and business leaders come together to explore how purpose-led companies are driving sustainable growth\, building stronger cultures and creating lasting impact. \nThis is not a traditional conference. It’s an immersive\, high-energy experience designed to challenge thinking\, spark ideas and connect leaders who want to build better businesses. We invite you to step out of the sterile boardroom and into a living laboratory of conscious business. \nIf you believe business can be a force for good and a powerful driver of growth\, this is the room you want to be in. \nBook your place and join the leaders shaping the future of responsible business. \n\n\n\nWhy attend Good for Growth?\nYou will leave with: \nFresh thinking on business growth \nHear from founders and leaders who are proving that purpose and performance go hand in hand. \nPractical ideas you can implement \nReal insights from businesses embedding sustainability\, culture and purpose into strategy. \nMeaningful connections \nMeet like-minded leaders who care about building successful businesses that also create positive change. \nInspiration and energy \nStep away from the day-to-day and into an environment designed to stimulate creativity and new perspectives. \nClarity on the future of responsible business \nWhether you are a B Corp\, exploring certification\, or simply interested in purpose-led growth\, this event will help you understand where business is heading. \nWho should attend?\nGood for Growth is designed for: \n\nFounders and CEOs\nSenior leaders and decision makers\nPurpose-led businesses\nB Corp companies and those exploring certification\nSustainability\, culture and people leaders\nOrganisations wanting to grow while creating positive impact\n\nBook Here  URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/good-for-growth-b-corp-fest/ LOCATION:The Wellbeing Farm ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/B-Corp-Fest.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T113000 DTSTAMP:20260531T024902 CREATED:20260402T144034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T080612Z UID:12878-1780479000-1780486200@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:Spring 2026: Building a High-Performance Culture - University of Lancashire DESCRIPTION:This spring\, the Centre for SME & Enterprise Development at the University of Lancashire is hosting a series of practical workshops\, expert sessions and networking events designed to support entrepreneurs and SMEs at different stages of their business journey. \nWhether you are launching a new venture\, strengthening your business foundations or preparing for growth\, the SME Growth Series offers opportunities to develop new skills\, gain expert insight and connect with other business leaders across the region. \nThe series is organised around three themes: \nBuild – Strengthen the foundations of your business\nGrow – Develop strategies and leadership for growth\nConnect – Build relationships and learn from other entrepreneurs \nBuilding a High-Performance Culture \nOrganisational culture plays a critical role in business performance\, employee engagement and long-term growth. \nThis workshop\, led by Keith McMurtrie (To the Summit\,) explores how leaders can shape culture intentionally\, create strong team alignment and build environments where people perform at their best. \nParticipants will gain practical insight into leadership behaviours\, communication approaches and organisational practices that support high-performing teams. \nDesigned for business leaders and managers. \n\n\nBook here URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/spring-2026-building-a-high-performance-culture-uclan/ LOCATION:Engineering Innovation Centre\, University of Lancashire\, Fylde Road\, Preston\, PR1 2HE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/university_of_lancashire_logo_rgb.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T113000 DTSTAMP:20260531T024902 CREATED:20260323T152100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T080050Z UID:12853-1782984600-1782991800@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:How Hackers Target SMEs — and How to Protect Your Business - University of Lancashire DESCRIPTION:Join the University of Lancashire for this interactive session to get a clearer understanding of cyber risks and what steps to take. \n\n\nThis spring\, the Centre for SME & Enterprise Development at the University of Lancashire is hosting a series of practical workshops\, expert sessions and networking events designed to support entrepreneurs and SMEs at different stages of their business journey. \nWhether you are launching a new venture\, strengthening your business foundations or preparing for growth\, the SME Growth Series offers opportunities to develop new skills\, gain expert insight and connect with other business leaders across the region. \nThe series is organised around three themes: \nBuild – Strengthen the foundations of your business\nGrow – Develop strategies and leadership for growth\nConnect – Build relationships and learn from other entrepreneurs \nAll events are open to SMEs\, start-ups\, founders and professionals interested in business growth and innovation. \nGROW: How Hackers Target SMEs – and How to Protect Your Business \nCyber attacks increasingly target small and medium-sized businesses. In this interactive session delivered in partnership with Seriun\, participants will explore real examples of cyber breaches affecting SMEs and understand how these attacks occur. \nThe event will include a live ethical hacking demonstration\, practical security guidance and an interactive workshop to help businesses prioritise the most important cyber security actions for their organisation. \nParticipants will leave with a clearer understanding of cyber risks and practical steps they can take to strengthen their organisation’s resilience. \nBook here URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/how-hackers-target-smes-and-how-to-protect-your-business-uclan/ LOCATION:Engineering Innovation Centre\, University of Lancashire\, Fylde Road\, Preston\, PR1 2HE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/university_of_lancashire_logo_rgb.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261002T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261002T180000 DTSTAMP:20260531T024902 CREATED:20260324T150358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T150529Z UID:12856-1790964000-1790964000@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:Enterprising Vision Awards 2026 - Celebrating Women in Business Awards DESCRIPTION:If you’re looking for women in business awards in the UK\, the Enterprise Vision Awards are the UK’s largest and most established platform celebrating female entrepreneurship\, leadership and impact. \nCelebrating Women in Business Across the UK \nChampioning women building and growing businesses across the UK’s high-growth sectors\, from tech and finance to creative industries and clean energy. \nThe UK’s largest celebration of women in business \nThe Enterprise Vision Awards (EVAS) recognise\, connect and champion women building outstanding businesses across the UK. \nThe EVAS champion women who are building\, growing and leading businesses across every sector of the UK economy. Business awards with credibility\, community and real-world impact. \nEnter the 2026 Awards \nNominate A Woman \nMore than an awards ceremony \nThe EVAS is a national platform for visibility\, confidence and opportunity. \nEach year\, we recognise women whose businesses demonstrate growth\, leadership and impact\, whether that’s through scale\, innovation\, influence or purpose. \nFrom early-stage founders to high-growth enterprises\, from social ventures to businesses turning over millions\, the EVAS celebrates success in all its forms. \nLearn more about the EVAS \nWho the EVAS is for \nThe EVAS celebrate women driving growth and innovation across industries throughout the UK\, including key sectors such as digital\, life sciences\, creative industries and professional services. \nThe EVAS is for women who are building and growing businesses\, leading with purpose and driving change in their sectors and communities. \nIt’s for women entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey\, from first steps to scale\, and for Not-For-Profit organisations using enterprise to create lasting impact. \nIt’s also for the supporters\, partners and champions who believe in the power of women in business and want to see them recognised properly. \nIf you’re building something meaningful\, the EVAS is for you. URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/enterprising-vision-awards-2026-celebrating-women-in-business/ LOCATION:Winter Gardens\, Winter Gardens\,\, Blackpool\, FY1 1AA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/logo.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR