Highlights: Directors across Hampshire Meet at the Utilita Bowl

The latest Network My Club event in Southampton brought together a strong mix of members and first-time visitors as we continue to grow and strengthen our Hampshire network.

Hosted in the Shane Warne Suite at the Utilita Bowl, the room provided the perfect backdrop.

With panoramic views across the stadium, the space naturally lends itself to relaxed and easy conversation.

A Room Built for Conversation

As always, the focus was on quality over quantity.

Guests had plenty of open networking time before and during a delicious lunch, creating space for:

• New introductions

• Follow up conversations between existing contacts

• Sector specific discussions

• Warm referrals and next step meetings

The mix of owner led businesses, directors and senior decision makers ensured conversations were commercially focused, without feeling forced.

Event Sponsor Spotlight: HWB Accountants

A big thank you to our event sponsor, HWB Accountants.

Matt Cooper, Associate Director, joined Network My Club Founder, Bradley Hatchett, for a short Q&A that explored:

• The firm’s specialist work with SMEs and owner managed businesses

• Current trends they’re seeing in the market

• What business owners should be aware of into 2026

• Where HWB deliver the greatest impact for growing companies

Rather than a hard pitch, the discussion focused on insight and practical awareness, giving those in the room something tangible to reflect on in their own businesses.

Network My Club Updates

To close the event, Bradley shared updates from across the Network My Club community, including:

• New members who have recently joined

• Renewals secured across multiple locations

• A brand new event location launching publicly very soon

• An upcoming AI in Finance webinar delivered by our member Sage

• Forthcoming events across Southampton, Portsmouth, Newbury and Brighton

Our goal remains simple.

Create consistent, high quality rooms for directors and business owners who take networking seriously.

Join Us at the Next Southampton Event

We return to the Utilita Bowl on Tuesday 14th April.

As always, places are limited.

We are intentional about the size and makeup of the room to protect the experience for everyone attending.

If you are a member, secure your ticket included within your membership or at your preferential rate.

If you are a business owner or director in Southampton or Hampshire curious about joining, this could be the right opportunity to experience the room first hand.

Quality conversations. The right people. The right setting.

That is what we are building in Hampshire.

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