Forthcoming events
We pride ourselves on our high quality events. With varied and interesting speakers sharing their business stories and knowledge, our popular pure networking breakfasts and opportunities to go behind the scenes of some fantastic York venues, York Professionals events are a fantastic and friendly place to meet and network with like-minded people.
Thu 12 December 2024, 8:00 - 9:30
SOLD OUT - Pure Networking Breakfast at The Milner York
Wear your most festive christmas jumper and join us for our popular 'Pure Networking Breakfast at The Milner York' event. We'll be meeting with fellow professionals for pure networking over a traditional full English breakfast in The Chapter House at The Milner York. Book early to avoid disappointment!
Cost: £15 (Members only)
Thu 9 January 2025, 8:00 - 9:30
Breakfast at The Waterfront Cafe, York Marina
Enjoy the spectacular view of York Marina over breakfast as we take fellow professionals to The Waterfront Cafe. There will be plenty of opportunity for networking at this popular event and guests will enjoy a hearty home cooked full English Breakfast. Make sure you join us for a brilliant start to your day!
Cost: £20 (Members Only)
Speakers: Informal networking event
Thu 30 January 2025, 18:00 - 20:30
Behind the Scenes at York Castle Museum
Join us on the evening of Thursday 30th January as we have an exciting opportunity to visit York Castle Museum 'after hours' and go behind the scenes of this fascinating building. Come and see hundreds of years of York's history in one place and hear from the team about how they market the museum to the world. The evening will conclude with canapés and a glass of fizz set against the atmospheric backdrop of the recreated Victorian street Kirkgate.
Cost: Members £25 | Non-Members £35
Speakers: Siona Mackelworth, Head of Communications and Marketing, York Museums Trust
Thu 6 February 2025, 8:00 - 9:30
Pure Networking Breakfast at The Milner York
Join us for our popular 'Pure Networking Breakfast at The Milner York' event. We'll be meeting with fellow professionals for pure networking over a traditional full English breakfast in The Chapter House at The Milner York. Book early to avoid disappointment!
Cost: £20 (Members Only)
Speakers: Informal networking event
Wed 26 February 2025, 18:00 - 20:30
Speed Networking Social at Manhatta, York
Join us for our popular speed networking social event at Manahatta, York on Wednesday 26th February 2025. Networking is something we all do and often it can feel forced and awkward, taking us out of our comfort zone. So how do we get better at it? We'll hear from Michelle Mook, Director at Pro-Development (UK) Ltd who will talk us through the techniques of networking and guests can expect to go away from the session feeling empowered and ready to tackle networking head on in the future.
Cost: £25 Member | £35 Non Member
Speakers: Michelle Mook, Pro-Development (UK) Ltd
Tue 11 March 2025, 18:00 - 21:00
Bowling Social at Hollywood Bowl
Join us for a fun and social evening at Hollywood Bowl on Tuesday 11th March as York Professionals compete playing an evening of ten pin bowling. Hollywood Bowl York is part of The Hollywood Bowl Group; the UKs best ten pin bowling alley packed with bowling fun, arcades, food, drink and activities! Included in the ticket price are two drinks vouchers, two games of ten pin bowling and supper. We hope you will join us!
Cost: £20 Member / £30 Non-Members
Speakers: Fun and social evening at Hollywood Bowl
Thu 3 April 2025, 8:00 - 9:30
Pure Networking Breakfast at The Milner York
Join us for our popular 'Pure Networking Breakfast at The Milner York' event. We'll be meeting with fellow professionals for pure networking over a traditional full English breakfast in The Chapter House at The Milner York. Book early to avoid disappointment!
Cost: £20 (Members only)
Speakers: Informal networking event
Tue 29 April 2025, 18:00 - 20:30
An Exclusive Evening at Queen Margaret's School, York
Join us on Tuesday 29th April as we enjoy an exclusive evening at Queen Margaret's School, York. As you turn off the road and head up the drive you can't fail to be impressed by the magnificent 75 acres of stunning parkland that surround you. We are delighted to be invited as guests for the evening at this prestigious venue to meet the new Head, Nicola Dudley, hear about the school whilst enjoying an evening of networking with refreshments and supper.
Cost: £25 Member | £35 Non Member
Speakers: Nicola Dudley, Head, Queen Margaret's School
Tue 6 May 2025, 8:00 - 9:30
Breakfast at The Waterfront Cafe, York Marina
Enjoy the spectacular view of York Marina over breakfast as we take fellow professionals to The Waterfront Cafe. There will be plenty of opportunity for networking at this popular event and guests will enjoy a hearty home cooked full English Breakfast. Make sure you join us for a brilliant start to your day!
Cost: £20 (Members Only)
Speakers: Informal networking event
Wed 14 May 2025, 11:30 - 18:00
A Day at the Races with York Professionals
Join us as we take fellow professionals for a day at the races on Wednesday 14th May 2025. We've secured half-price tickets for The County Stand at the first day of The Dante Festival, exclusively for York Professionals members. We'll be starting the day in style, meeting at The Old Liquor Store Restaurant & Bar on Bishopthorpe Road for some pre-races hospitality. We will then make our way over the road to York Racecourse for an exciting day's racing at this prestigious horse racing event where York Professionals guests will have the chance to enjoy special member privileges on the day.
Cost: £50 (Members only)
Tue 3 June 2025, 8:00 - 9:30
Pure Networking Breakfast at The Milner York
Join us for our popular 'Pure Networking Breakfast at The Milner York' event. We'll be meeting with fellow professionals for pure networking over a traditional full English breakfast in The Chapter House at The Milner York. Book early to avoid disappointment!
Cost: £20 (Members Only)
Speakers: Informal networking event
Thu 21 August 2025, 19:00 - 21:00
Summer Social on Board City Cruises York
Join us and enjoy a different view of York for our popular 'Summer Social' event. Take in the open air on board York City Cruise's 'Eleanor Rose' for this highly anticipated Summer Social event on Thursday 21st August 2025. We'll be cruising the River Ouse, enjoying a fish and chip supper and drinks whilst allowing plenty of time for networking. We hope you will join us!
Cost: £20 - Everyone welcome!
Speakers: Social networking evening
Tue 9 September 2025, 8:00 - 9:30
Pure Networking Breakfast at The Milner York
Join us for our popular 'Pure Networking Breakfast at The Milner York' event. We'll be meeting with fellow professionals for pure networking over a traditional full English breakfast in The Chapter House at The Milner York. Book early to avoid disappointment!
Cost: £20 (Members Only)
Speakers: Informal networking event
Thu 9 October 2025, 8:00 - 9:30
Breakfast at The Waterfront Cafe, York Marina
Enjoy the spectacular view of York Marina over breakfast as we take fellow professionals to The Waterfront Cafe. There will be plenty of opportunity for networking at this popular event and guests will enjoy a hearty home cooked full English Breakfast. Make sure you join us for a brilliant start to your day!
Cost: £20 (Members Only)
Speakers: Informal networking event
Wed 5 November 2025, 8:00 - 9:30
Pure Networking Breakfast at The Milner York
Join us for our popular 'Pure Networking Breakfast at The Milner York' event. We'll be meeting with fellow professionals for pure networking over a traditional full English breakfast in The Chapter House at The Milner York. Book early to avoid disappointment!
Cost: £20 (Members Only)
Speakers: Informal networking event
Thu 27 November 2025, 18:00 - 21:00
Christmas Quiz and Social at Revolution, York
Join us for our Christmas Quiz and Social evening at Revolution, York. We'll be taking over the private space upstairs in Revolution for the night where you can relax and enjoy the ambience of the evening. Bring your colleagues to form a team and compete with fellow professionals for the coveted winners title. Included in the price is a welcome glass of fizz, a further drinks voucher to be redeemed at the bar and supper.
Cost: £30 Member | £40 Non Member