Thursday, 15 May

Freelance Mum Netwalk North Bristol: Business Networking

Freelance Mum Netwalk - meeting at The Gloucester Old Spot Pub, Horfield, Bristol. Child-friendly networking, for mums in business.

By Faye Dicker

Select date and time

Thu, 15 May 2025 10:00 - 11:30 GMT+1

Location

The Gloucester Old Spot

138-140 Kellaway Avenue Bristol BS6 7YQ United Kingdom

About this event

Child-Friendly Business Networking ‘Netwalk’ Event in North Bristol

What to expect

The Freelance Mum netwalks are child-friendly business networking events, designed for you and your business, to make connections with likeminded women, grow your business, with fresh air and fresh thinking!

Where is it?

The group meet outside the Gloucester Old Spot (what3words: basket.ozone.actors) where you will be greeted by your Freelance Mum Fairies, aka walk leaders. Keep an eye out for them carrying the Freelance Mum tote bags and coffee cups. They'll lead your netwalk in the quiet residential area around Horfield. The group then return to The Gloucester Old Spot for their business focused activity. The Gloucester Old Spot is a lovely family friend pub, with a safe area for children to play outside. Or they can happily meet inside, around large wooden tables.

Parking

Look out for on-street parking, in this residential area. Or you can park at the near-by Tesco on Lime Tree Road, this is free for shoppers for 2 hours.

Accessibility

This route is on pavements, in a residential area, which allow for FMs to walk side by side. The route is hard tracks, with occasional ‘pinch points’ for bikes and can be easily adapted. If you have any accessibility questions or would like to discuss your individual needs, please get in touch.

Who can attend?

This is a business networking event for women in business and children are always welcome. You are welcome to bring your toddler/children and the walk will always be at the pace of the slowest toddler! You will have a chance to connect with other mums in business, grow your network and support your business.

More than just a netwalk

Before our netwalk we have an 'icebreaker' session to get to know each other and after our netwalk we have a chance to grab a coffee and hear from other women in business in '5 minutes with' or sometimes a session with a guest speaker.

If you can't make it in the end

Don't worry, we get that sometimes the best laid plans fall through so if you no longer need yours or your childs ticket, please remember to cancel the place, so another member is able to use it. Thank you. We can’t wait to see you!

Information for non-members

Come and try us for FREE for 30 days! This includes the netwalk and our weekly digital coffee mornings!

As with all Freelance Mum events, they take place whatever the weather - unless there is a severe weather warning. In the event of rain, activities may be adjusted.

What else?

These netwalks are supported by weekly online Coffee Mornings, for connections and conversations in between netwalks. There are additional netwalks in hubs across the country, which are part of the Freelance Mum membership.

Frequently asked questions

What is a business networking event?

A business networking event is a gathering of professionals looking to make new business connections, share ideas, and learn from each other.

What makes Freelance Mum's networking events unique?

Freelance Mum's networking events are unique because they are child-friendly and specifically designed for mums in business. We provide a supportive environment where you can focus on your business, connect with nature, and meet other mums in business.

Are the networking events in North Bristol only?

While Freelance Mum is based in Bristol, we have hubs across the country and offer online coffee mornings for members from all hubs. For more information visit our website.

Are the netwalks child-friendly?

Yes, all of Freelance Mum's netwalks are child-friendly. We understand the challenges of juggling motherhood and business, and we want to make it as easy as possible for you to attend our events.

Do you still walk if it rains?

Yes! We meet whatever the weather, unless there is a severe weather warning, netwalks still go ahead. Although activities may be adjusted accordingly.

Can I bring my dog?

Guide, hearing and therapy dogs are all welcome. Otherwise, we do not encourage dogs on our netwalks.

My business is just a germ of an idea, not even a start up – can I come?

Yes – this is a place where ideas and people flourish. We encourage people at all stages of their business to come – it’s a great place to exchange ideas and grow.

Organised by

Faye Dicker

When she first set up the Freelance Mum podcast and blog in June 2013, broadcaster Faye Dicker had no idea where it would lead her. With a one-year-old baby in the mix, she simply had a desire to connect with other freelance parents and provide a platform to encourage and support them.

But she soon realised that wasn’t enough – she wanted to meet up with other freelance mums face-to-face as well as helping them tell their stories online. Her second daughter was just 11 weeks old when Faye led a group of 15 women and their little ones on a facilitated walk around Bristol’s Harbourside in July 2014. It was a huge success… and so Freelance Mum networking was born.

Freelance Mum has proved so popular in Bristol, hubs have now been launched across the UK. The 'real life netwalks' are complimented by weekly online coffee mornings, every Wednesday, which together provide an incredible community for mums in business.

Today Faye has been recognised for her work with Freelance Mum and been listed as one of 100 most influential women in the west in both 2018 and 2019. In 2018 she won Freelance Ambassador of the year award and Covid-19 Sucess Story, for her work launching the Freelance Mum hubs.

She still continues to champion the way for fellow mums in business. Not bad for a mum, on a mission, while bringing up little people.