Networking over an afternoon tea style buffet, followed by a tour of the yachts.

Federation of Small Businesses are delighted to be joining forces with Maldon District Council and North Essex Economic Board to bring you this summer networking event, kindly sponsored by North Essex Economic Board.

Meet with like-minded entrepreneurs, self-employed people and small business owners from across Essex over an afternoon style brunch at Swallowtail Restaurant at Burnham-on-Crouch Yacht Marina.

Join us on Thursday 6 July for:

  • 2pm: Free networking over refreshments
  • 3pm: Talks from FSB, Maldon District Council, North Essex Economic Board and Premier Sailing
  • 3.30pm: Tour of the yachts or free networking
  • 5pm: Close

There is a licenced bar on site, if you wish to purchase something stronger. The large balcony at Swallowtail Restaurant offers stunning views over the Marina and river Crouch, from which to enjoy a cold beer! They also have plenty of customer parking and disabled access.

FSB Member, Premier Sailing, are kindly offering to do a tour of the yachts following their Sail Around Britain fundraising trip for Macmillan Cancer Support. If you would like to make a donation, please visit their Just Giving page.

Tickets are £10 for Members, £12 for Non-Members and the price includes an afternoon tea buffet and tea/coffee/soft drinks. There is also a licenced bar on site, but drinks must be purchased. Please note that ticket sales close on Wednesday 5 July at 2pm and cannot be reopened so make sure you book early to avoid disappointment. Up to five tickets per email address can be booked for this event.

There is customer parking available at the venue and the venue is fully accessible.

To enable FSB to deliver a high level of customer service at our events, and to tailor the content where appropriate, we will share your full name and business name with the host of the event you have registered to attend. The event hosts are representatives of FSB who irretrievably delete your details following the event.  Should you not consent your full name and business name being shared with the event host, please contact [email protected] within three working days of the event taking place, with details of the event.

Event contact

For general enquiries regarding this event, please contact Leila Jones on [email protected]