The Suffolk Tourism, Hospitality & The Arts Network
Join us at The Suffolk Tourism, Hospitality & The Arts Network event for networking, inspiring talks and collaboration.
Join us for the third Suffolk, Tourism, Hospitality & The Arts Network of 2026
Where: Finbows Tap, Finbows Yard, Station Road, Bacton IP14 4NJ
When: Friday, 15th May 2026 | 10 am - 12 pm
How much: Tickets are FREE. Thank you to our host Humber Doucy Brewery and our Sponsor Big Wave PR who will also be offering on the spot PR advice!
Tickets are limited at this venue due to its size so please if you book a place and can't attend, cancel your ticket on Eventbrite as soon as possible so somebody else can take your space.
Why Join Us?
Have you noticed that traditional networking events often miss out on the dynamic minds from theatres, festival organisers, music venues, art studios, culinary hotspots, and tourist attractions etc.?
Our events are different. We bring together professionals from across the tourism, hospitality, and arts sectors, creating a vibrant space where you can connect, collaborate, and grow - minus the formal pitches and stuffy suits!
Relaxed Atmosphere: Network organically in a welcoming environment.
Exclusive Experiences: Each event is hosted at a unique Suffolk attraction.
Inspiring Speakers: Hear from industry leaders while enjoying a cuppa. Our speakers will be announced soon.
Let’s come together to celebrate and strengthen Suffolk’s incredible creative and tourism community.
Who are we?
I'm Clare Lucas, a passionate Suffolk-based business owner with over 10 years of experience in the travel industry. I've created this network because I saw a gap - a need for a space where professionals in tourism, hospitality, and the arts could connect, support one another, and collaborate on new ideas.
Join us on this journey to showcase the best of Suffolk’s creative and tourism sectors, one unique venue at a time.
FREE workshop for creative and cultural sectors in East Suffolk -HALESWORTH
Building Strong Foundations for Growth, designed for creatives and funded by East Suffolk Council
Building Strong Foundations for Growth
Funded by East Suffolk Council | Delivered by Ducks In A Row
📅 Wednesday 06 May 2026
🕤 9.30am – 3.00pm
📍 The Cut, Halesworth
🎟 Free to attend – registration essential
☕️ Refreshments provided - bring your lunch with you
About the Workshop
Running a small creative business or organisation can feel like there’s never enough time to step back and focus on the bigger picture.
Building Strong Foundations for Growth is a practical, hands-on workshop designed to help you do just that.
Funded by East Suffolk District Council and delivered by Clare Lucas, Ducks In A Row, this full-day session will help you revisit the essentials, fill in any gaps, and carve out time to plan for real, sustainable growth – whatever the size or structure of your organisation.
This workshop is for those working within the creative and cultural sectors in East Suffolk – including freelancers, CICs, social enterprises, not-for-profit directors, small business owners, and sole traders.
What You’ll Learn
Together, we’ll explore practical ways to strengthen your foundations and plan confidently for the year ahead:
✅ Business Planning & Priorities
✅ Data, Systems & Productivity Tools
✅ Website, SEO & Customer Journeys
✅ Financial Aspects & Compliance
✅ Marketing Strategy & Digital Outreach
✅ Growth Through Tenders, Grants & Funding
✅ Collaboration, Competitors & Outreach
✅ Planning for the Unexpected
✅ Wrap-Up & Next Steps
You’ll leave with checklists, and a clear action plan to help you move forward with confidence.
Workshop Aims
Encourage participants to review the core aspects of their business.
Provide practical tools for compliance and growth.
Inspire action planning, accountability and peer learning.
Who Can Attend
This workshop is free of charge and open exclusively to those working within the creative and cultural sectors in East Suffolk - including:
🎨 Creative freelancers
🎭 Cultural and heritage organisations
💡 CICs and social enterprises
📚 Not-for-profit directors
🛠 Small business owners and sole traders
Before the Event
An online pre-workshop survey will be sent to ensure eligibility to attend.
By registering, you acknowledge that your name, email address and contact details will be shared with East Suffolk Council for this purpose.
The Suffolk Tourism, Hospitality & The Arts Network
Join us at The Suffolk Tourism, Hospitality & The Arts Network event for networking, inspiring talks and collaboration.
Join us for the second Suffolk, Tourism, Hospitality & The Arts Network of 2026
This is a collaboration bringing together East Suffolk’s Culture Network and The Suffolk Tourism Hospitality & The Arts Network.
Where: Felixstowe Ferry Sailing Club, Ferry Road Felixstowe, IP11 9RZ
When: Friday, 6th March 2026 | 10 am - 12 pm
How much: Tickets are FREE. Thank you to our hosts Felixstowe Ferry Sailing Club and our Sponsor East Suffolk Council.
Why Join Us?
Have you noticed that traditional networking events often miss out on the dynamic minds from theatres, festival organisers, music venues, art studios, culinary hotspots, and tourist attractions etc.?
Our events are different. We bring together professionals from across the tourism, hospitality, and arts sectors, creating a vibrant space where you can connect, collaborate, and grow - minus the formal pitches and stuffy suits!
Relaxed Atmosphere: Network organically in a welcoming environment.
Exclusive Experiences: Each event is hosted at a unique Suffolk attraction.
Inspiring Speakers: Hear from industry leaders while enjoying a cuppa. Our speakers will be announced soon.
Let’s come together to celebrate and strengthen Suffolk’s incredible creative and tourism community.
Who are we?
I'm Clare Lucas, a passionate Suffolk-based business owner with over 10 years of experience in the travel industry. I've created this network because I saw a gap - a need for a space where professionals in tourism, hospitality, and the arts could connect, support one another, and collaborate on new ideas. This is a collaborative event teaming up with Janet Perry, Cultural Development Lead at East Suffolk Council who is the key contact for the Cultural Sector in East Suffolk for the council.
Join us on this journey to showcase the best of Suffolk’s creative and tourism sectors, one unique venue at a time.