What is it?
The Cream Tea Club provides an opportunity to network in a relaxed atmosphere with other local businesses over a cream tea in a collection of South West venues.
Who it's for
Anyone in business, who owns a business or has an interest in business and who would like to come and get together with likeminded people!
What's included
A yummy cream tea, friendly conversation, prize draws, goodies, giveaways and the chance to explore some of the region’s best venues.
OUR NETWORKING EVENTS
Events postponed until 2021
Due to Covid-19 we've postponed our Cream Tea Club events for 2020 and hope to reconvene in 2021 when it's safe to do so.
If you booked a ticket for our Boringdon Hall Hotel event which was due to take place on Thursday 15th October 2020 from 3pm - 5pm (previously moved from April 2020), we'll make sure your ticket is automatically rolled over to our first event of 2021.
We look forward to enjoying a cream tea with you in 2021!
Any questions? Drop us a line.
Our venues for 2020
Each Cream Tea Club event is hosted by one of our partner venues, showcasing some of the South West's best venues for corporate functions and hospitality.
Kitley House Hotel
Kitley House is a historic manor house on a privately-owned estate in Devon’s stunning South Hams, overlooking the tranquil Yealm estuary and its own lake. 600 acres of parkland and woodland are yours to enjoy – the perfect venue for year-round short breaks, holidays, weddings and all manner of special celebrations. Cream Tea Club host on 13th February 2020.
Bovey Castle
Holding an unrivalled position within a 275-acre estate on Dartmoor National Park, Bovey Castle is aspirational in its meticulous delivery of luxurious hospitality, exhilarating and traditional country house pursuits. Cream Tea Club host 24th September 2020 - cancelled due to Coronavirus.
Boringdon Hall
Boringdon Hall Hotel & Spa is a 5* Elizabethan Manor House situated on the edge of Dartmoor and just ten minutes from the coastal city of Plymouth. Home to Gaia Spa and the 3 Rosette Acleaf Restaurant. Named Condé Nast Johansen’s Best Destination Spa in the UK & Ireland and Hotel Spa of the Year in Western Europe & Scandinavia at the World Spa & Wellness Awards. Cream Tea Club host 15th October 2020 - cancelled due to Coronavirus.
Our Corporate Partners
Thank you to our corporate partners who bring added value to our Cream Tea Club guests, with their professional advice and service. Our corporate partners will also be contributing to our events throughout the year, so make the most of the opportunity to get to know them better this year and to see how they can help your business.
Made with Maturity
As award winning web design & digital marketing specialists, we help build your project to give you results that are designed to last. We’re big on strategy, collaboration and long-term relationships. And, with a hand picked team who look at the bigger picture, we deliver creativity, inspiration and experience every time. We also run and promote the Cream Tea Club.
HM Williams
H.M. Williams are a down to earth accountancy firm based in Plymouth offering a comprehensive accountancy service to a wide client base. They can provide expertise and value for money across many financial requirements.
South West Growth Service
South West Growth Service (SWGS) have a passion for business and the South West and recognised a gap for the provision of high-quality business support, easily accessed and at a price that organisations can afford. Through our exceptional links across the South West we have developed this consultancy to deliver world class support to all sizes of business.
The Samphire Club
The Samphire Club is networking at its purest. Members – senior level individuals and corporate partners from the private sector – are encouraged to build relationships that may, over time, develop into business opportunities. Every Samphire Club event, from a select working breakfast to a drinks party at sunset, follows a perfect recipe, bringing shared values, interests, personalities and possibilities together in outstanding settings.
Like Minds
Like Minds each year run the Nudge Innovation & Ideas Festival which usually takes place in Exeter in October. However, due to Covid-19, they have launched the Online Lockdown Festival which will run every month. The first festival starts on Monday 20th April & includes masterclass sessions delivered by leading business experts.
Lighthouse Financial Advice
Lighthouse Financial Advice, a division of the Lighthouse Group, operate across the UK and conduct in-depth, personal financial reviews for individuals and businesses. We aim to help implement financial decisions in areas of savings and investments, insurance, mortgages and protection, amongst others.
Ocean Recruitment
Ocean Recruitment, are a Plymouth based team of dedicated recruitment consultants endeavouring to provide candidates and clients with the best possible customer care. Ocean Recruitment is owned and managed by Curtis and Caley Mead.
If you're interested in finding out more about becoming a Corporate Partner of the Cream Tea Club, please do get in touch.
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Our Suppliers
Thank you to our Cream Tea Club Suppliers who provide their amazing products for our yummy cream teas.
Trewithen Dairy
Happy Healthy Cornish Cows. Makers of the finest Cornish Clotted Cream, Cornish Milk and Butter. Trewithen Dairy donates all the cream and milk for this years Cream Tea Club.
Owen's Coffee
Owens Coffee are an artisan West Country coffee supplier and roaster. We produce high quality, award winning coffee which is 100% Organic and Fairtrade. Our coffees are profiled, blended and roasted by us, therefore we are 100% in control of the quality, blend, freshness and flavour. We also will be providing tea for the Cream Tea Club events too!
Janner Jam
Janner Jam is a Plymouth based company, making a range of sweet and savory preserves using delicious ingredients and no artificial additives. Janner Jam will be providing all the jam for this year's events.
Become a Partner of the Cream Tea Club
If you enjoy our Cream Tea Club events, then why not become more involved by becoming a Partner? Corporate Partners are exclusive to their sector and offered the following:
- 2 complimentary tickets per networking event.
- Promotion at each event by bringing along a pop-up stand or any other material.
- A partner page on creamteaclub.co.uk
- Advertising in our regular mailings
- Promotion on social media
- A PDF certificate to recognise becoming a partner of the Cream Tea Club
- Invitation to a partner lunch
Annual Partner of the Cream Tea Club - price given on application
It’s worth also remembering that by becoming a partner, you are supporting our chosen charity of the year. Donations are made from the income generated from our events and membership. NB. We have limited spaces available to become a partner of the Cream Tea Club
Our chosen charity
A donation from the proceeds of the Cream Tea Club goes to our charity, Shekinah, a Devon based charity that provides opportunities for people affected by homelessness, drug and alcohol issues, offending behaviours or mental ill-health.
Shekinah sees the person first, so they can work together to enable them to be the person they want to be.
They have a range of projects across a number of locations and provide a safe space for people to develop their skills, regain their self-worth and go on to live independent and fulfilling lives.
To find out more about Shekinah, their work or how to get involved, contact Soo Brizell or Andy Kebby on 01752 203480, or visit the Shekinah website.
Want to know how you can support Shekinah?
There are so many different ways that you can get involved Shekinah. Whether it's helping to raise funds, or simply becoming a volunteer.
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