
Focus Fridays: Work Hard, Wind Down
Fri 23 Oct · 09:00
NatWest Accelerator University of York
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The NatWest Accelerator at the University of York will hold a focus and wind down event for founders on 23 October 2026. The session includes co-working and drinks from three and is free to attend.
Work hard on your business, then wind down with fellow founders. Join us for focused co-working, productive progress and drinks from three.
🤝 Event: Focus Fridays: Work Hard, Wind Down
📅 Date: Friday 23rd October
🕰️ Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
📍 Location: NatWest Accelerator, York
📝 Description:
End the week with purpose.
Focus Fridays are dedicated co-working days designed to help founders and business leaders make real progress before the weekend. Drop in from 9:00am and spend time tackling your priorities alongside other ambitious members of the Accelerator community.
From 3:00pm, we'll swap laptops for beers (or your drink of choice) and enjoy some informal networking to celebrate the week's wins.
📚 What to expect:
• Flexible co-working throughout the day.
• A focused environment to tackle your most important tasks.
• The opportunity to work alongside fellow founders and business leaders.
• Informal drinks and networking from 3:00pm.
👥 Why attend:
• Make meaningful progress on your business.
• Stay accountable and productive alongside your peers.
• Build relationships within the Accelerator community.
• Finish the week feeling accomplished and connected.
📲 Download our Accelerator app to get the most out of your journey:
Power your progress by joining your Accelerator groups, accessing resources, and staying connected to your community, all in one place.
Download on the App Store: https://qrfy.io/yb7Bd5y23F (https://qrfy.io/yb7Bd5y23F)
Get it on Google Play: https://qrfy.io/cdnAaSwxL2 (https://qrfy.io/cdnAaSwxL2)
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Frequently asked questions
Focus Fridays: Work Hard, Wind Down takes place on Friday, 23 October 2026 at 09:00.
Focus Fridays: Work Hard, Wind Down is held at NatWest Accelerator University of York in York (Innovation Way, Heslington, YO10 5DG).
Entry to Focus Fridays: Work Hard, Wind Down is free.
The forecast for Focus Fridays: Work Hard, Wind Down is Overcast · 7°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of NatWest Accelerator University of York can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Focus Fridays: Work Hard, Wind Down can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Editorial summaryAbout this event
The NatWest Accelerator at the University of York will hold a focus and wind down event for founders on 23 October 2026. The session includes co-working and drinks from three and is free to attend.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Work hard on your business, then wind down with fellow founders. Join us for focused co-working, productive progress and drinks from three.
🤝 Event: Focus Fridays: Work Hard, Wind Down
📅 Date: Friday 23rd October
🕰️ Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
📍 Location: NatWest Accelerator, York
📝 Description:
End the week with purpose.
Focus Fridays are dedicated co-working days designed to help founders and business leaders make real progress before the weekend. Drop in from 9:00am and spend time tackling your priorities alongside other ambitious members of the Accelerator community.
From 3:00pm, we'll swap laptops for beers (or your drink of choice) and enjoy some informal networking to celebrate the week's wins.
📚 What to expect:
• Flexible co-working throughout the day.
• A focused environment to tackle your most important tasks.
• The opportunity to work alongside fellow founders and business leaders.
• Informal drinks and networking from 3:00pm.
👥 Why attend:
• Make meaningful progress on your business.
• Stay accountable and productive alongside your peers.
• Build relationships within the Accelerator community.
• Finish the week feeling accomplished and connected.
📲 Download our Accelerator app to get the most out of your journey:
Power your progress by joining your Accelerator groups, accessing resources, and staying connected to your community, all in one place.
Download on the App Store: https://qrfy.io/yb7Bd5y23F (https://qrfy.io/yb7Bd5y23F)
Get it on Google Play: https://qrfy.io/cdnAaSwxL2 (https://qrfy.io/cdnAaSwxL2)
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Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Focus Fridays: Work Hard, Wind Down?
Focus Fridays: Work Hard, Wind Down takes place on Friday, 23 October 2026 at 09:00.
Where is Focus Fridays: Work Hard, Wind Down taking place?
Focus Fridays: Work Hard, Wind Down is held at NatWest Accelerator University of York in York (Innovation Way, Heslington, YO10 5DG).
How much are tickets for Focus Fridays: Work Hard, Wind Down?
Entry to Focus Fridays: Work Hard, Wind Down is free.
What will the weather be like at Focus Fridays: Work Hard, Wind Down?
The forecast for Focus Fridays: Work Hard, Wind Down is Overcast · 7°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Focus Fridays: Work Hard, Wind Down?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of NatWest Accelerator University of York can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Focus Fridays: Work Hard, Wind Down?
Tickets for Focus Fridays: Work Hard, Wind Down can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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