Join us for the Coalesco October lunch — a monthly event for local business owners and professionals. Giving back to the local community

Join Us for the Coalesco Monthly Business Networking Lunch - October 2026!

Looking to connect with local professionals?

Our free, monthly in-person business networking lunch is the perfect spot to mingle, share ideas, and build relationships over great food.

Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, come enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and meaningful conversations.

Don’t miss out on making new contacts and catching up with old friends. This is a free monthly event for all of the local community to help small business thrive. We are creating genuine conversations.

What we have lined up for you in October:

Gemma Wilks – The People Photographer

Gemma Wilks, also known as The People Photographer, didn’t originally study photography – she studied IT, which led to a career as a Digital Designer in 2002.

Fast forward to 2016, when she picked up her first DSLR camera and instantly fell in love with photography. After leaving the corporate world in 2020, Gemma turned her passion into a business.

Today, she helps businesses come to life through purposeful imagery, creating photographs that help them to be seen, remembered and chosen.

Seen. Remembered. Chosen.

How purposeful imagery can bring your business to life

Most businesses are not short of expertise, personality or stories – they are simply short of useful images that communicate those things.

During this session, Gemma will explore how purposeful photography can help your business become more visible, trusted and approachable online.

She’ll cover:

The key images your business needs

How to plan photography for your website and marketing

How to capture more intentional photographs yourself

What to consider and budget for when bringing in a professional photographer

Our next talk comes from: Adam Cotterill

About Adam

Adam Cotterill is a Partner and Head of Private Client at Ashton Bond Gigg Solicitors. Ashton Bond Gigg has been a leading niche commercial legal practice in the East Midlands for over 90 years.

Adam and the Private Client team provide specialist advice and support to business owners, high and very high net worth individuals, charities and trusts.

Planning for the Future

A guide to Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Estate Planning

Nobody likes to think about the worst happening, but having the right legal documents and plans in place can provide reassurance and protection for both you and those closest to you.

During this session, Adam will discuss some of the key legal considerations that everybody should have in place when planning for the future.

The talk will cover:

The different types of Wills and which may be appropriate depending on your circumstances

Why Lasting Powers of Attorney are important for both individuals and business owners

The key considerations when planning your estate

We look forward to seeing you! Please note, that if you are bringing a guest, they will need to register.

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