BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Blackpool Unlimited - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Blackpool Unlimited 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;VALUE=DATE:20260522 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260912 DTSTAMP:20260522T144308Z 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;VALUE=DATE:20260526 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260812 DTSTAMP:20260522T143529Z 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;TZID=Europe/London:20260709T073000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260709T090000 DTSTAMP:20260616T113553Z CREATED:20260616T113553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T113553Z UID:13057-1783582200-1783587600@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:Lancashire Economic Breakfast - NW Lancs CoC DESCRIPTION:Get the insights you need to make confident business decisions for the next quarter\, and beyond\, at Lancashire’s premier economic breakfast event. \nSponsored by Brabners\, we’ll help you understand what’s coming next for the Lancashire economy\, and how the county performed the last quarter\, as we exclusively reveal the latest results of the Chamber’s powerful Quarterly Economic Survey (QES). \nAs an attendee\, you’ll be joined by fellow MDs\, directors\, finance professionals and decision makers from across the county. \nWith innovation and change high on the boardroom agenda and market conditions shifting rapidly\, businesses are under growing pressure to respond strategically\, strengthen resilience\, improve performance and unlock new opportunities for growth. \nExclusively\, our host\, the BBC’s Mike Stevens\, will conduct a fireside chat with Iain Minton\, Technology Capability Delivery Director at BAE Systems. \nTaking place in the equisite ‘Garden Room’ at Ribby Hall Village\, itself a leading innovator in the leisure industry\, the event promises to unmissable in your summer calendar. \nOur guest panel for the July event includes: \n\nA representative from sponsors Brabners\nIan Minton – BAE Systems\nA representative from hosts Ribby Hall Village\nJane Dalton – Groundswell Innovation\n\nWe’ll be serving a light breakfast and be providing guests with an opportunity to strategically network with professionals from all corners of the county. \nAs always\, places are limited\, so we encourage you to secure your place early\, to avoid disappointment. \n\nBook your place \nVenue:\nRibby Hall\nRibby Road\nKirkham\, Lancashire PR4 2PR URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/lancashire-economic-breakfast-nw-lancs-coc/ LOCATION:Ribby Hall Ribby Road Kirkham\, Lancashire PR4 2PR ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/NWL-CoC.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260716T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260716T103000 DTSTAMP:20260629T143119Z CREATED:20260616T142613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T143119Z UID:13061-1784190600-1784197800@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:Fylde Coast Responsible Business Network Event - Business in the Community DESCRIPTION:Join our next RBN Network Meeting\n\nDate: 16th July 2026\nTimings: 8.30am arrival\, for a 9.00am start\nVenue: Stanley Matthews Suite\, Blackpool Football Club\, FY1 6JJ\n\nEnergy efficiency\, cost and running a resilient business. \nFor many businesses\, sustainability is no longer just about climate targets. It’s about rising energy costs\, efficiency\, and how to run a tighter\, more resilient operation. Across the Fylde Coast\, we’re seeing more organisations look at how they use energy\, where they can reduce waste\, and how small changes can deliver real commercial benefits. \nAt the next Fylde Coast Responsible Business Network event\, we’ll focus on what that looks like in practice\, and hear real examples from local organisations. \nYou’ll hear from: \n\nSteve Williams\, MD of Force Technology\, who are identifying opportunities to significantly reduce energy use and costs by improving efficiency\nMichael Dugdale\, MD\, Trident Utilities. Michael will share practical energy efficiency insights from across a range of businesses\, highlighting simple opportunities to reduce costs and improve performance\nGeorgia Thomas and Helen Spinks-Dear from Blackpool Council’s sustainability team\, sharing how support for businesses is evolving locally\, and how organisations can help shape what comes next\nJohn Robb (Keynote Speaker)\, bringing a different perspective on how behaviour\, culture and skills all play a role in driving change\n\nJohn is a Blackpool born musician\, author and journalist\, best known as frontman of post-punk band The Membranes and punk band Goldblade\, as well as founder of the influential music and culture platform Louder Than War. Over a 40+ year career\, he has written extensively on music and culture and was the first journalist to interview Nirvana. \nAlongside his cultural work\, John is also co‑founder of the Green Britain Academy\, helping develop skills and opportunities for the UK’s low‑carbon future\, bringing a unique perspective on how creativity\, culture and behaviour can drive sustainable change. \nWhether you’re already taking action or just starting to explore this space\, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of how sustainability and commercial performance increasingly go hand in hand. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nBook here \n\n\nLocation\nStanley Matthews Suite\, Blackpool Football Club\, FY1 6JJ URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/fylde-coast-responsible-business-network-event-07/ LOCATION:Blackpool Football Club\, Bloomfield Rd\, Seasiders Way\,\, Blackpool\, FY1 1JJ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/FCRBN.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260721T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260721T130000 DTSTAMP:20260706T144345Z CREATED:20260706T142607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T144345Z UID:13084-1784628000-1784638800@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:Startup Workshop DESCRIPTION:Suitable for: Pre-Starts and Early Stage businesses (less than 12 months trading)\nThis workshop will cover all the essentials of starting a business – whether you’re planning to start a business\, or have already done so\, but now feel you skipped past some of the important stuff such as: \n\n\n\nBusiness structures (sole trader\, limited company\, CIC etc)\nLegalities (insurance\, licencing\, etc)\nFinancial compliance (tax returns\, self-assessment\, bookkeeping)\nBusiness and budget planning\nPersonal survival – how will you afford to live before it makes money?\nFunding – do you need to borrow money?\nHow will you reach your market (sales / marketing etc)\n\n\n\nLight lunch and refreshments are included. \n\nPlease Book Here\n\n  URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/startup-workshop/ LOCATION:The Robinson\, 150-158 Church St\, Blackpool\, FY1 3PS\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BBGA-EVENT-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260727T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260727T130000 DTSTAMP:20260706T144847Z CREATED:20260706T144820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T144847Z UID:13107-1785142800-1785157200@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:Understanding SEO and its role in 2026 DESCRIPTION:Covering the fundamentals of SEO (more details to follow) \n\nPlease Book Here\n\n  URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/understanding-seo-and-its-role-in-2026/ LOCATION:online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BBGA-EVENT-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260729T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260729T130000 DTSTAMP:20260706T145206Z CREATED:20260706T145133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T145206Z UID:13110-1785319200-1785330000@blackpoolunlimited.com SUMMARY:Meta Ads with Nikki Hesford DESCRIPTION:Pre Requisites for attendance:\n\n\n\nyou must either be running Facebook Ads or have a plausible intention of running them within the next 3 months\nYou must have an ads budget to run ads with (minimum £100 per month)\n\n\n\nThis session with Nikki is a practical and hands on\, immersive session that will show you how to run effective ads by yourself – even if you use an agency or a third party\, you will be better equipped to understand what you are outsourcing. \nWe will be covering: \n\n\n\nNavigating Business Suite\, including Ad account creation and onboarding clients if you are an agency\nCompliance and best practices to stay safe\nThe principles of ads and types of ads\nAudience types and retargeting (including Pixel use)\nCopywriting and why some ads perform badly\nLive step by step set up of a simple Lead Gen ad campaign\n\n\n\n\nBook your place now URL:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/event/meta-ads-with-nikki-hesford/ LOCATION:Peel House ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackpoolunlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BBGA-EVENT-scaled.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR