We Are Wakefield Networking Friday 2nd October 2026
About this Event
🌟 We Are Wakefield First Friday Networking – October Event
📅 Friday 2nd October
⏰ 9:30am – 11:30am
📍 WX
Union Street
Wakefield
WF1 3AD
Join us for our popular We Are Wakefield First Friday Networking event this October — hosted at WX.
This relaxed and friendly morning event is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow professionals from across the Wakefield district, build relationships, and grow your network.
🎤 Guest Speaker
We’ll hear from Tony Reeves, Chief Executive of Wakefield Council on future plans and how they can support businesses across the District.
🤝 What to expect:
✅ Plenty of open, friendly networking with the WAW community
✅ WAW member exhibitors showcasing their services
✅ Opportunities to discover new local businesses and collaborations
✅ Delicious breakfast butties to fuel your morning
🚗 Getting there:
- Pay & Display available at Borough Road Car Park & Trinity Walk just a short walk away.
- Easily accessible by road from across the Wakefield district
- Public transport options:
- Westgate Train Station is located nearby (approx. 8 minute walk)
- Wakefield Bus station is adjacent to the venue (approx. 1 minute walk)
👋 Who can attend?
- We Are Wakefield members
- First-time visitors are very welcome to attend for a taster session
Whether you’re looking to make new connections, raise your profile, or simply start your Friday in a productive way — this is a fantastic event not to miss.
Book your place now and join us for a morning of connection, conversation, and community.
Join the Business Growth Workshop powered by ActionCOACH White Rose!
Following We Are Wakefield’s First Friday event at WX Wakefield, join us for the first in a new series of practical Business Growth Workshops, powered by ActionCOACH White Rose.
Simply attend after the above We Are Wakefield event.
We Are Wakefield members may remember this idea being introduced in a recent survey – and if you shared your thoughts, thank you. Your feedback is helping to shape the programme, with future workshop topics centred around the challenges, opportunities and areas of business you told us you’d most value support with.
For our first session, we’ll introduce what the Business Growth Workshops are all about before getting straight into a practical business strategy session exploring proven ways to grow your business.
We’ll look at the different areas you can focus on to drive growth, helping you step back from the day-to-day, look at your business from a fresh perspective and identify where your biggest opportunities could lie.
Expect an interactive, practical session with ideas you can take away and start putting into action – as well as the chance to help shape the workshops still to come.
Whether you’re looking to increase sales, improve profitability, build a stronger team or simply create a clearer plan for where your business goes next, this is a great place to start.
Ready to take your business to the next level? This in-person workshop is packed with practical tips and strategies to help you grow smarter, faster, and stronger. Network with fellow entrepreneurs and get expert advice from the pros at ActionCOACH White Rose. Don't miss out on this chance to boost your business in a fun, informal setting!
Registration link for workshop in booking form.
Event Disclaimer: Accessibility & Noise Levels
Our aim is to consider the needs of all our members and visitors to create an inclusive, welcoming environment at every event.
As we host events in different venues, noise levels and surroundings may vary. While we are mindful of this, networking and group gatherings can sometimes be loud, which we appreciate may be challenging for some individuals, including those who are hearing impaired, neurodiverse, or sensitive to sound.
If you require accommodations please speak to a member of the WAW team. A quieter space will be allocated or other adjustments made where possible.
Thank you for your understanding and for helping us make our events accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 0.00 to GBP 15.00
