BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Spelthorne Business Forum - ECPv6.15.16//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sbf.biz X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Spelthorne Business Forum REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T150000 DTSTAMP:20260625T040415 CREATED:20260617T202620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T202622Z UID:16315-1782396000-1782399600@sbf.biz SUMMARY:Global Labour Market Challenges UK DESCRIPTION:iED Partner Webinar\n \n\n \n Navigating Today’s Global Labour Market Challenges in the UK\n \n\n \n Join iED and Lightcast for a timely webinar exploring how geopolitics\, artificial intelligence and labour shortages are reshaping the workforce and redefining labour supply and demand.\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n Understanding the workforce “fault lines”\n \n\n \n Three powerful forces are reshaping the global workforce: geopolitics\, artificial intelligence and labour shortages. Together\, they are changing the relationship between labour supply and demand\, meaning many traditional workforce strategies no longer apply.\n \n\n \n In this iED-hosted partner webinar\, Elena Magrini\, Head of Global Research at Lightcast\, will share findings from Lightcast’s research into these labour market fault lines and explain what they mean in the UK context.\n \n\n \n \n The webinar will explore\n \n\n \n How geopolitics is disrupting global talent movement\n How AI is changing skills demand and workforce planning\n Why labour shortages are becoming a long-term economic challenge\n What these trends mean for UK organisations and places\n The risks\, opportunities and strategic choices facing employers\n \n \n\n \n Lightcast’s report highlights three structural workforce challenges: displacement of talent caused by geopolitics\, disruption of talent caused by AI\, and deficit of talent caused by labour shortages. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}\n \n\n \n The session will be chaired by Nigel Wilcock\, Executive Director of the Institute of Economic Development\, and will include a presentation followed by an opportunity for attendees to ask questions.\n \n\n \n \n Register for the webinar\n \n\n \n Places are available online via Microsoft Teams. Register using the link below.\n \n\n \n Register on Teams\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n Event Details\n \n\n \n Date:\n Thursday 25 June 2026\n \n\n \n Time:\n 2:00pm – 3:00pm\n \n\n \n Venue:\n Online webinar\n \n\n \n Format:\n Presentation followed by Q&A\n \n \n\n \n \n Speaker\n \n\n \n Elena Magrini\n Head of Global Research\n Lightcast\n \n \n\n \n \n Chair\n \n\n \n Nigel Wilcock\n Executive Director\n Institute of Economic Development\n \n \n\n \n \n Learn More\n \n\n \n Read iED’s article highlighting the forces reshaping the global workforce.\n \n\n \n Read the iED Article URL:https://sbf.biz/event/ied-global-labour-market-challenges-webinar/ CATEGORIES:All Events,Business Surrey ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sbf.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Capture.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260628T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260628T140000 DTSTAMP:20260625T040415 CREATED:20260610T182232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T182236Z UID:16273-1782649800-1782655200@sbf.biz SUMMARY:MidasPlus Charity Duck Race 2026 DESCRIPTION:Charity Fundraising Event\n \n\n \n MidasPlus Charity Duck Race 2026\n \n\n \n Help make this year’s Big Duck Race bigger\, brighter and more impactful as MidasPlus raises vital funds to support local people in need.\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n Re-enter your duck or join the race with a new one\n \n\n \n The much-loved MidasPlus Charity Duck Race returns on Sunday 28 June 2026 as part of Staines-upon-Thames Day.\n \n\n \n Local businesses\, charities\, schools and community groups are invited to take part by re-entering last year’s duck or purchasing a new one. The event raises funds and awareness for MidasPlus\, helping vulnerable local people at a time when requests for support are increasing.\n \n\n \n \n Entry options\n \n\n \n £25 to re-enter last year’s duck\n £50 for a new duck\n Decorate your duck and make it stand out\n Businesses can use the race as a fun team activity\n \n \n\n \n When and where?\n \n\n \n Ducks should be dropped off by the bridge to Two Rivers on Church Street between 12:30pm and 1:30pm on race day.\n \n\n \n The race starts near the bridge to Two Rivers in Church Street\, with the ducks racing down the River Colne and into the Thames before finishing near the jetty opposite the Old Town Hall in the Memorial Gardens.\n \n\n \n If you cannot drop off your duck on the day\, please contact MidasPlus in advance to arrange collection.\n \n\n \n \n Why take part?\n \n\n \n The Big Duck Race is MidasPlus’ flagship fundraising event. It brings the community together\, raises awareness of the charity’s work and supports people locally who need help the most.\n \n\n \n Support vulnerable people living locally\n Promote your business or organisation\n Take part in a fun community spectacle\n Compete for best decorated duck and race prizes\n \n \n\n \n \n Make your payment\n \n\n \n Re-enter your duck or purchase a new one through the official MidasPlus payment page.\n \n\n \n Pay / Enter Your Duck\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n Event Details\n \n\n \n Date:\n Sunday 28 June 2026\n \n\n \n Duck Drop-Off:\n 12:30pm – 1:30pm\n \n\n \n Location:\n By the bridge to Two Rivers\,\n Church Street\,\n Staines-upon-Thames\n \n\n \n Finish Line:\n Memorial Gardens\n \n \n\n \n \n Duck Prices\n \n\n \n Re-entry: £25\n \n\n \n New duck: £50\n \n\n \n Additional rates may apply for multiple ducks\, charities or schools via MidasPlus.\n \n \n\n \n \n The Route\n \n\n \n Ducks race from the River Colne near Church Street\, continue into the Thames and finish at Memorial Gardens.\n \n \n\n \n \n More Information\n \n\n \n Learn more about the Big Duck Race and MidasPlus’ work supporting people in need across North Surrey.\n \n\n \n View Big Duck Race\n \n\n \n\n \n MidasPlus News\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\nIndividuals & Companies \n\n\n\n£50 for New Duck\, 2nd duck purchased at the same time £40 (£90 for 2\, £130 for 3 etc)) \n\n\n\n£25 to re-enter last year’s duck \n\n\n\nCharities & Schools \n\n\n\n£25 for New Duck and £15 to re-enter \n\n\n\nPrizes \n\n\n\nWinning Duck Owner – £200 \n\n\n\nBest Designed Duck – 1st – £200\, 2nd – £100\, 3rd – £50. URL:https://sbf.biz/event/midasplus-charity-duck-race-2026/ LOCATION:River Colne & Memorial Gardens\, River Colne & Memorial Gardens\, Church Street\, Staines-upon-Thames\, Surrey\, london\, TW18\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:All Events,Business Surrey,Charity,Competition,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sbf.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Duck-Race-2026-flier.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260630T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260630T110000 DTSTAMP:20260625T040415 CREATED:20260610T201300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T201353Z UID:16289-1782811800-1782817200@sbf.biz SUMMARY:Reigate & Banstead Business E-Bulletin: June 2026 Updates & Events DESCRIPTION:Local Business News\n \n\n \n Reigate & Banstead Business E-Bulletin: June 2026\n \n\n \n A monthly round-up of business news\, funding updates\, local events and opportunities from Reigate & Banstead Borough Council’s Economic Prosperity Team.\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n Supporting businesses to start\, develop and grow\n \n\n \n The June 2026 Reigate & Banstead Business e-bulletin brings together practical updates\, local business support\, funding opportunities and events designed to help businesses across the borough grow with confidence.\n \n\n \n \n East Surrey Council update\n \n\n \n Following the local elections in May 2026\, the new shadow authority is now in place to oversee the transition to the new East Surrey Council ahead of its formal launch on 1 April 2027.\n \n\n \n Council services will continue to be delivered in the same way during the shadow year\, from May 2026 to March 2027.\n \n\n \n Read East Surrey Council Update\n \n \n\n \n Funding and business support\n \n\n \n Businesses are encouraged to explore the latest grants\, funding programmes and support opportunities available through Business Surrey. With different schemes offering their own criteria and deadlines\, the monthly funding round-up is a useful place to stay informed.\n \n\n \n \n Local events this month include:\n \n\n \n Try it Tuesday free co-working day at Bel4\, Redhill\n Sales Lab and Marketing Lab online sessions\n FSB Connect Reigate & Banstead at Town Hall\, Reigate\n RH Networking at Bel4\, Redhill\n Source in Surrey: Buyer-Supplier Exchange\n Health & Wellbeing Networking in Reigate\n \n \n\n \n Can your business help ESDAS?\n \n\n \n East Surrey Domestic Abuse Services is appealing to local businesses for raffle prizes\, vouchers\, experiences\, products or services to support its Community Fundraiser at Carrington School in Redhill on 26 June.\n \n\n \n Every donation\, large or small\, will help maximise funds raised for local survivors and families in crisis.\n \n\n \n Read ESDAS Appeal\n \n\n \n King’s Awards for Enterprise 2027\n \n\n \n Applications are now open for the 2027 King’s Awards for Enterprise\, one of the UK’s most prestigious business awards. New for 2027 is the King’s Award for Enterprise Young Founder\, recognising founders aged 18–30 who are actively leading their businesses.\n \n\n \n The application deadline is 1pm\, Tuesday 8 September 2026.\n \n\n \n Read King’s Awards Update\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n Key Highlights\n \n\n ✔ East Surrey Council shadow authority update \n ✔ Business grants and funding support \n ✔ June and July local events round-up \n ✔ ESDAS community fundraiser appeal \n ✔ King’s Awards 2027 applications open \n \n\n \n \n Event Spotlight\n \n\n \n Power up your social impact\n 30 June\, 09:30–11:00\n Town Hall\, Reigate\n \n\n \n A business and charity sector event helping organisations connect with local voluntary groups.\n \n \n\n \n \n Business Survey\n \n\n \n Surrey businesses are encouraged to complete the Quarterly Economic Survey Q2 2026 and make their voice heard.\n \n\n \n Take the QES Survey\n \n \n\n \n \n Stay Updated\n \n\n \n Keep up with local business news\, support and events from Reigate & Banstead Borough Council.\n \n\n \n Visit Council Website URL:https://sbf.biz/event/reigate-banstead-business-ebulletin-june-2026/ CATEGORIES:All Events,Business Surrey ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sbf.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/unnamed-2.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR