Wellington Women in Business held their final networking meeting at 2026 at the Kings Arms Community Hub on Tuesday.
Here is their report, along with a gallery of photos from another successful evening …
When good friends come together, a little magic can happen. That’s what WWIB co-founders Zoe Old and Marion ‘Maz’ Vincent had in mind when they planned Paws, Pamper & Create.
It was a chance for members to get creative, slow down and spend time together before the Christmas rush.
For the first time since starting the group in March, 2023, Zoe and Maz shared a little of what they do in their own businesses.
Maz helped members make festive wreaths and table decorations and spoke about Growing Minds, her child-led creativity business, which encourages children to explore, play and learn outdoors using materials they find in nature.
In 2027, she plans to bring that same approach to adults through creative sessions of their own.
Zoe, of Pamper You by Zoe, offered massage tasters, which prompted more than one ‘Oh, that’s exactly what I needed.’ Their good friend Margo Coate, who launched Cosy Cuddle Farm earlier this year with support from the group, brought along a few furry friends for cuddles.
There were smiles around the wreath-making table, and everyone went home with a complimentary self-care pack from Zoe.
It felt like the Gucci of creative workshops, which was exactly the sort of treat Maz and Zoe had hoped to give the women who make the group what it is.
For the founders, the old saying ‘people buy from people’ is a reminder of why it’s worth showing up in person. You never know who you’ll sit next to or where a conversation might lead.
Margo’s return to share what she’d created was a lovely example of what can come from getting to know the people behind the businesses.
The group’s motto is ‘Supporting you, supporting your business’, and that means being there with encouragement, fresh ideas and practical support for women at every stage of business, from those exploring their first idea to those looking to grow an established business.
Looking back on 2026, Maz and Zoe are proud of the steps the group has taken to help local businesses work together and grow, and they have several new initiatives planned for next year.
Maz and Zoe would like to say a heartfelt thank you to the women who keep turning up and supporting one another, and to the local community for its continued support.
They also thank the community hub for giving the group a safe, welcoming place to meet, and hub manager Kelly Enfield for the positivity and support she brings to the group and the wider town.
The group’s Christmas party takes place at The Duck & Brush on Friday 4th December, with platters from Olive & Rosy. Monthly networking meetings resume on Tuesday, 12th January.
If you’d like to find out more, showcase your business or be a guest speaker at a future meeting, drop the group an email at wwib3@outlook.com.
MAIN PHOTO: From left, Zoe, Maz and Margo.
