Fareham Innovation Centre

Free 12 Week Marketing Course with Anna Bravington - Week 6
2026-04-30 10:00 - 12:30 UTC | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Anna’s free marketing course is back for its second year following fantastic feedback from last years course. Over 12 weeks, the course takes a practical, step-by-step approach, starting with strong foundations and building through to planning, delivering, and measuring effective marketing campaigns. Each lesson is engaging and practical. Everything is explained in plain English and designed to fit around the reality of running a business.
The Focus is on:

Making marketing clearer and more manageable
Creating content more easily and consistently
Understanding which channels make sense for your business
Planning simple, effective campaigns rather than random activity
Measuring what’s working so improvements can be made over time

Week 6 – Building your marketing funnel

For more information, or to sign up for your free place, follow the link below:
12-Week Marketing Course for Founders and Small Teams Tickets, Thu, Mar 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

Free 12 Week Marketing Course with Anna Bravington - Week 7
2026-05-07 10:00 - 12:30 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Anna’s free marketing course is back for its second year following fantastic feedback from last years course. Over 12 weeks, the course takes a practical, step-by-step approach, starting with strong foundations and building through to planning, delivering, and measuring effective marketing campaigns. Each lesson is engaging and practical. Everything is explained in plain English and designed to fit around the reality of running a business.
The Focus is on:

Making marketing clearer and more manageable
Creating content more easily and consistently
Understanding which channels make sense for your business
Planning simple, effective campaigns rather than random activity
Measuring what’s working so improvements can be made over time

Week 7 – Creating content pillars

For more information, or to sign up for your free place, follow the link below:
12-Week Marketing Course for Founders and Small Teams Tickets, Thu, Mar 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

Southampton Business Expo 2026
2026-05-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Southampton Football Club, St Mary's Stadium, Britannia Rd, Southampton, SO14 5FP, United Kingdom
Join hundreds of local businesses at the Southampton Business Expo which is taking place on Thursday 7th May 2026 at St Mary’s Stadium.
Enjoy the opportunity to openly network with over 300+ attendees from across Hampshire at Southampton’s largest business show, whilst exploring the exhibition packed with a variety of local exhibitors showcasing their services and promoting their latest products.
As well as a busy exhibition, there will also be free seminars and workshops from Hampshire’s leading keynote and business speakers as well as a speed networking session.
This event is completely free to attend – simply pre-register today!

Venue Information

This event is taking place at Southampton Football Club. There are free car parking spaces at St Mary’s Stadium, and the venue is easily accessible by car or public transport.

How to Get There

St Mary’s Football Stadium is easily accessible by car and public transport including buses. The venue is located just off the A3024 and is easily accessible from across the South Coast.

Turn AI Into Your Content Sidekick
2026-05-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Write content with the help of AI. Run by Becky Coote (Content Strategist, writer, and trainer, Words ‘N’ Stuff), this workshop is ideal for small business owners and their teams.

Hate writing but know it’s part of running your business? You’re not alone.
In this hands-on session, we’ll show you how to turn AI into a loyal sidekick that helps you create content that actually sounds like you, not like a generic bot. You’ll walk away knowing how to:

Generate fresh ideas in minutes
Write posts, emails, and copy quicker
Keep your voice consistent
Save time every week
Make the most of every word you do write

With practical exercises and approachable tips, you’ll leave confident, empowered, and maybe even a little excited about marketing.
Who said AI couldn’t be fun?
About your trainer:
Becky Coote helps small business owners make content less scary and more fun. She shows you how to use AI to write, post, and market your business without losing your voice, while helping you actually enjoy the process!
Sign up for your free place today:

Turn AI Into Your Content Sidekick Tickets, Wed, May 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

GIN (Gosport Informal Networking) at The Old Bake House
2026-05-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-11-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2027-01-21 10:00 - 12:00 | The Old Bake House, Royal Clarence Marina, Weevil Ln, Gosport, PO12 1FX, United Kingdom
FREE business networking club for local pre-start, start-up and small businesses.

Do you run a business in Gosport or are you thinking of starting one?
Then join Gosport Borough Council for GIN (Gosport Informal Networking) the established free networking club for local pre-start, start-up and small businesses. Gosport Borough Council invites you to this event to help expand your business connections in the area, to get support from your peers and access advice about starting and running a business.
For more information, or to sign up for your free place, follow the link below:
GIN (Gosport Informal Networking) at The Old Bake House Tickets, Multiple dates | Eventbrite

Free 12 Week Marketing Course with Anna Bravington - Week 8
2026-05-21 10:00 - 12:30 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Anna’s free marketing course is back for its second year following fantastic feedback from last years course. Over 12 weeks, the course takes a practical, step-by-step approach, starting with strong foundations and building through to planning, delivering, and measuring effective marketing campaigns. Each lesson is engaging and practical. Everything is explained in plain English and designed to fit around the reality of running a business.
The Focus is on:

Making marketing clearer and more manageable
Creating content more easily and consistently
Understanding which channels make sense for your business
Planning simple, effective campaigns rather than random activity
Measuring what’s working so improvements can be made over time

Week 8 – Developing a content calendar

For more information, or to sign up for your free place, follow the link below:
12-Week Marketing Course for Founders and Small Teams Tickets, Thu, Mar 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

Free 12 Week Marketing Course with Anna Bravington - Week 9
2026-06-04 10:00 - 12:30 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Anna’s free marketing course is back for its second year following fantastic feedback from last years course. Over 12 weeks, the course takes a practical, step-by-step approach, starting with strong foundations and building through to planning, delivering, and measuring effective marketing campaigns. Each lesson is engaging and practical. Everything is explained in plain English and designed to fit around the reality of running a business.
The Focus is on:

Making marketing clearer and more manageable
Creating content more easily and consistently
Understanding which channels make sense for your business
Planning simple, effective campaigns rather than random activity
Measuring what’s working so improvements can be made over time

Week 9 – Creating a pillar piece of content

For more information, or to sign up for your free place, follow the link below:
12-Week Marketing Course for Founders and Small Teams Tickets, Thu, Mar 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

Free 12 Week Marketing Course with Anna Bravington - Week 10
2026-06-11 10:00 - 12:30 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Anna’s free marketing course is back for its second year following fantastic feedback from last years course. Over 12 weeks, the course takes a practical, step-by-step approach, starting with strong foundations and building through to planning, delivering, and measuring effective marketing campaigns. Each lesson is engaging and practical. Everything is explained in plain English and designed to fit around the reality of running a business.
The Focus is on:

Making marketing clearer and more manageable
Creating content more easily and consistently
Understanding which channels make sense for your business
Planning simple, effective campaigns rather than random activity
Measuring what’s working so improvements can be made over time

Week 10 – Creating a simple marketing plan

For more information, or to sign up for your free place, follow the link below:
12-Week Marketing Course for Founders and Small Teams Tickets, Thu, Mar 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

The Future of Construction
2026-06-16 09:30 - 15:00
The Future of construction is a 1-day conference bringing together construction businesses to explore what’s changing, why it matters, and how to prepare for the future.

Construction is changing fast- with sustainability requirements and net zero targets, to data, AI, new technologies and workforce challenges, the pace of change can feel relentless. With many construction-focused events centred around major cities, leaving many businesses without easy access to insight, connections, or practical conversations about what’s coming next, ‘The Future of Construction’ exists to fill that gap locally.
What to expect at The Future of Construction:

Talks
Panels
Networking
Exhibition Stands from local Businesses
Refreshments and Lunch (A request for dietary requirements will be emailed, closer to the time, to registered attendees.)

To find out more information, and to register for your free place, click the link below:
The Future of Construction Tickets, Tue, Jun 16, 2026 at 9:30 AM | Eventbrite
(Note: If you would be interested in sponsoring the event, or would like to have a stand, please email: abravington@oxin.co.uk)

Free 12 Week Marketing Course with Anna Bravington - Week 11
2026-06-18 10:00 - 12:30 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Anna’s free marketing course is back for its second year following fantastic feedback from last years course. Over 12 weeks, the course takes a practical, step-by-step approach, starting with strong foundations and building through to planning, delivering, and measuring effective marketing campaigns. Each lesson is engaging and practical. Everything is explained in plain English and designed to fit around the reality of running a business.
The Focus is on:

Making marketing clearer and more manageable
Creating content more easily and consistently
Understanding which channels make sense for your business
Planning simple, effective campaigns rather than random activity
Measuring what’s working so improvements can be made over time

Week 11 – Pulling it all together, including landing pages

For more information, or to sign up for your free place, follow the link below:
12-Week Marketing Course for Founders and Small Teams Tickets, Thu, Mar 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

Free 12 Week Marketing Course with Anna Bravington - Week 12
2026-06-25 10:00 - 12:30 | Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, Lee-on-the-Solent, Fareham, PO13 9FU, United Kingdom
Anna’s free marketing course is back for its second year following fantastic feedback from last years course. Over 12 weeks, the course takes a practical, step-by-step approach, starting with strong foundations and building through to planning, delivering, and measuring effective marketing campaigns. Each lesson is engaging and practical. Everything is explained in plain English and designed to fit around the reality of running a business.
The Focus is on:

Making marketing clearer and more manageable
Creating content more easily and consistently
Understanding which channels make sense for your business
Planning simple, effective campaigns rather than random activity
Measuring what’s working so improvements can be made over time

Week 12 – Measuring and optimising performance

For more information, or to sign up for your free place, follow the link below:
12-Week Marketing Course for Founders and Small Teams Tickets, Thu, Mar 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

Portsmouth Business Expo 2026
2026-09-17 10:00 - 14:00 | The Village Hotel, Lakeshore Drive, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3FR, United Kingdom
Event Overview

Join hundreds of local businesses at the Portsmouth Business Expo which is taking place on Thursday 17th September 2026 at The Village Hotel.
Enjoy the opportunity to openly network with over 250 attendees from across Hampshire at Portsmouth’s largest business show, whilst exploring the exhibition packed with a variety of local exhibitors showcasing their services and promoting their latest products.
As well as a busy exhibition, there will also be free seminars and workshops from Hampshire’s leading keynote and business speakers as well as a speed networking session.
This event is completely free to attend – simply pre-register online today!

Venue Information

This event will be taking place at The Village Hotel, Portsmouth. Located next to Lakeside North Harbour, the venue has over 250 free car parking spaces with plenty of overflow parking available.

How to Get There

The Village Hotel is easily accessible by car and public transport including buses. The venue is located just off the A27 and M27 is easily accessible from the M3.
