This networking session is designed to build good working relationships across the CIPD network in Cornwall.

Join fellow people professionals to round off the year with good conversation and some of the county’s finest cheese.

What you’ll get from the evening

New connections: Meet HR and people professionals from across Devon and Cornwall in a relaxed setting. Sharing a cheese board makes it easy to start a conversation, whether you know everyone in the room or are coming along for the first time.

Practical peer insight: Swap ideas and experiences with people facing similar challenges, and leave with fresh perspectives and useful contacts to call on long after the event.

A taste of Cornwall: Lynher Dairies, makers of Cornish Yarg, will guide you through a tasting of their cheeses and share the story behind them.

A closer look at a local employer: Hear from a respected Cornish business and see how craft, people and place come together in its work.

Time for you: Step away from the day job, enjoy great local food and recharge in good company.

About Lynher

Our roots

Our story began in the 1980s near Bodmin Moor where farmer Alan Gray found a 17th century recipe for nettle-wrapped cheese in his attic. Spell ‘Gray’ backwards and you have the answer as to how Yarg was named.

Since then, the dairy has evolved and moved to Ponsanooth in Cornwall in the early 2000s, and is now run by mother and son – Catherine Mead (OBE, DL) and Otto Mead. Committed to preserving the traditional craftmanship of British artisan cheesemaking, Lynher Dairy is now home to Cornish Yarg, Wild Garlic Yarg, Cornish Kern and Stithians.

Our craft

Our approach to cheesemaking is rooted in knowledge, integrity and care. Behind every truckle is a dedicated team. From our cheesemakers, nettlers, packers and shop team, we are bound by a shared enjoyment of making outstanding products. It’s their skill and commitment that make Lynher Dairy what it is today.

Our vision and values

The intrinsic connection between our skilled team and our products ensures that we uphold traditional cheesemaking, and is the driving force of our beliefs that food should be more than sustenance – it should tell a story, create community, and inspire meaningful change. Our values:

Quality – We never compromise on craft, flavour or consistency.

Community – We are proud to be part of the Cornish and British food culture, supporting Cornish farmers.

Respect – We treat our environment, dairy, animals, and people with the respect they deserve, knowing that outstanding cheese begins with responsible stewardship

Joining instructions

Guest speakers

Some events may include external speakers. Any views or opinions expressed are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views of the CIPD.

Joining instructions

You'll receive your joining instructions again before the event, along with a reminder shortly before the session starts.

Recording

Some sessions may be recorded so that they can be shared with members who are unable to attend live. If a session is being recorded, we'll let you know at the start of the event.

Accessibility and reasonable adjustments

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your participation, please contact us and we'll do our best to accommodate your needs.

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