Hook in person business networking 16th July 2026
Welcome to Fabulous Networking Hook. Supportive business networking for small business owners.
Join us for a friendly and supportive business networking event in Hook, Hampshire 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: Thursday 21st May
Time: 10.00a.m. to noon
Venue: The Coach and Horses
The Street, Rotherwick, RG27 9BG
Investment: £15 for visitors £12 for members
(paid by cash or card on arrival}
Parking: There is a car park on site
Accessibility: The venue is an old pub with slightly uneven access which is narrow in places. If you are concerned about access please contact us for advice.
Host: Claire Johnson Bluebell Bookkeeping and Admin,
Speaker: Glenda Shawley: The Trust Recession The Currency of Credibility: Winning Clients in an Era of Scepticism.
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 would make a good collaboration for your business? How can we make that happen? This article might inspire you.
- A speaker or business activity
- Opportunities to share ideas and support one another
Your speaker
Glenda Shawley is MD of Fabulous Networking and has run her own businesses for over 30 years. In a market flooded with automated AI noise and sceptical buyers, trust has become the scarcest commodity in business.
This talk explores why traditional sales pitches are failing and how micro-businesses can leverage their size as an unfair advantage. You will leave with three practical strategies to build credibility and turn cynical prospects into loyal clients.
Who attends Fabulous Networking Hook?
Meetings usually include 10=14 people, with a mix of regular members and visitors.
Attendees include financial advisers, HR consultants, accountants, bookkeepers, lawyers, writers, therapists and 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 and come and see whether Fabulous Networking feels like the right community for you.
Such a useful morning, I am so glad I came. 😊 Thanks, Tamsin 21.8.25
It was a fab meeting! Always lovely to chat and learn at the same time Charlotte Haye