Lord Sugar’s business partner, a £125m resort and a morning of festive networking. Join our Knutsford Christmas Meet Up on 9th December.

WILD & WILD Knutsford Christmas Meet Up

Before December gets away from you, give yourself one morning that's just for you and your business.

Our Knutsford Christmas Meet Up is a festive celebration of everything the women in our community have built this year. Expect sparkle, good company and plenty of inspiration to carry you into the new year.

This year, we're gathering at the newly opened Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, beautifully reimagined after a £125m transformation and set beside the tranquil Mere Lake. We'll begin in The Orangery with barista coffee and a continental breakfast. Then we'll hear from a very special guest speaker, browse our festive stallholders and enjoy a guided tour of the resort. Afterwards, you're welcome to stay on and make a day of it.

The Morning

10:30am: Arrival, barista coffee and continental breakfast in The Orangery

11:00am: Guest talk from Rachel Woolford

11:30am: Festive networking, Christmas stallholders and a guided tour of the resort

12:30pm: Winter walk, co-working or lunch upstairs

1:00pm onwards: Optional Fairmont Spa treatments at our exclusive £120 rate

Our Guest Speaker: Rachel Woolford

We're thrilled to welcome Rachel Woolford, winner of BBC's The Apprentice 2024 and Lord Sugar's business partner. Rachel left a career in finance at 23 to launch her boutique fitness brand, North Studio, and built it into a business that caught Lord Sugar's attention and won his £250,000 investment.

Rachel will share her business journey, from taking the leap to building a brand worth backing. She'll talk about what it's really like working alongside one of Britain's best-known entrepreneurs, and why holding yourself accountable makes all the difference. Expect honest insight, practical takeaways and plenty of behind-the-scenes stories from the boardroom.

Festive Extras

Christmas stallholders: shop gifts from local independent businesses.

Goodie bags: every attendee takes one home.

Brand partners: to be revealed in the run-up to the event.

And more to be announced: keep an eye on our Instagram for festive surprises.

Make an Afternoon of It...

Because December should come with a little indulgence, WILD & WILD guests can book a 60-minute treatment at the Fairmont Spa from 1pm at an exclusive rate of £120. We'll share details of how to book with your ticket.

Your Ticket includes:

Barista coffee and continental breakfast in The Orangery

An inspiring talk from Apprentice winner Rachel Woolford

Hosted networking with ambitious local women in business

Festive stallholders and a WILD & WILD goodie bag

A guided tour of Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere

The option to stay on for a winter walk, co-working or lunch

Exclusive access to our £120 Fairmont Spa treatment rate from 1pm

Early bird tickets are limited, so grab yours quickly to secure the best price.

Wednesday 9th December 2026 | 10:30am - 12:30pm

The Orangery at Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, Knutsford

Early bird £45 + booking fee

Standard £60 + booking fee

Your Host

Emily Rodriguez is the WILD & WILD Ambassador for Knutsford and founder of Cup of Coffee Media, a creative studio helping hospitality, wellness and lifestyle brands shine through authentic content, storytelling and social media. Emily hosts our monthly Knutsford events, creating warm, welcoming spaces where women can connect, collaborate and grow.

About WILD & WILD

Founded by April Wild, WILD & WILD creates empowering spaces for women in business to connect, grow and thrive through events, retreats and community experiences across Cheshire and beyond.

With love,

Emily & April x

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