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Basingstoke business networking in person 7th April 2026
Welcome to Fabulous Networking Basingstoke. Supportive business networking for small business owners.
Join us for a friendly and supportive business networking event in Basingstoke where small business owners come together to build relationships, share inspiration, learning and non-judgmental support.
Fabulous Networking meetings are relaxed but purposeful and welcoming to visitors.
Event details
Date: Tuesday 7th April
Time: 10.00a.m. to noon
Venue: Apollo Hotel
Aldermaston Road Roundabout,
Basingstoke, RG24 9NU
Investment: £15 for visitors £12 for members
(paid by cash or card on arrival}
Parking: Large car park on site and a bus stop close by
Accessibility: We meet in the library area of the bar which is up 4 small steps with a handrail. If this would prevent you attending please get in touch and we’ll ask the hotel if a level access space could be made available.
Host: Dawn Packham, Helix HR Consultants
Speaker: Claire Johnson Bluebell, Bookkeeping and Admin, Making tax digital
What to expect
What happens at a Fabulous Networking meeting?
- A warm welcome and informal chat
- Introductions rather than sales pitches. Each month we use a different theme to help everyone understand a little more about who you are and what you do. This month… What’s your entry point offer? The lowest risk purchase someone can make to try you out. This article explains more
- A speaker or business activity
- Opportunities to share ideas and support one another
Your speaker
Claire Johnson is an experienced business director and bookkeeper and a consummate networker. She typically works with VAT registered limited companies to help them stay on top of their finances and meet their tax obligations. In this talk she will discuss the latest information on Making Tax Digital and what you need to do to prepare.
Who attends Fabulous Networking Basingstoke?
Meetings usually include 12–18 people, with a mix of regular members and visitors.
Attendees include bookkeepers, financial advisers, copywriters, HR consultants, therapists, marketing specialists, lawyers and many other small business owners.
Everyone is welcome. We don’t have attendance rules or professional lockouts, and members belong to the wider Fabulous Networking community rather than a single group. This means there’s always a healthy mix of familiar faces and new connections.
Thinking of coming along for the first time?
Visitors are always welcome at Fabulous Networking events, and you’re welcome to attend up to three meetings before deciding whether to join the community.
We regularly get visitors who are new to networking. We promise you a safe, supportive space and warm welcome.
Book your place now and come and see whether Fabulous Networking feels like the right community for you.
It was such a great meeting and good vibe. I am lucky to be part of such a positive and caring community. Deborah Goode