Monday 22 October 2012

CWiC Breakfast Network

Hooray!  Everytime we get together there is a buzz! So much so, I forgot to take any photos - so here's a tempting cup of coffee courtesy of Flickr



On a grizzly-grey Saturday morning 13 of us made it to a cafe in Cambridge  - some of us had met before, some of us worked together, some were new both to CWiC and the construction industry in Cambridge.  I also had lots of apologies as last minute changes kept people away and it is exciting to think how many we might be as the group progresses.

Each person gave a  short introduction to themselves and even as we progressed round the room the threads of common concerns, activities and attitudes could be drawn between people. 

The conversations were bursting to get out even before we had completed our introduction...
...I agree that things have improved for women since I started work...
...How do you deal with a contractor you feel is bullying you?...
...male contemporaries being taken more seriously than you?...
...How do you charge for you work?...

After that there was no holding people back and the room hummed with energetic conversation until 12.

Thank you to everyone who came and to everyone who wanted to come - your support carries CWiC on and we have great plans for 2013. 


Tuesday 9 October 2012

Coffee, Croissants and Catch Up

I realise I've been a bit quiet over the summer but I'm resurfacing from a mad period of work and hitting Autumn with a vengeance...starting with the

CWiC Breakfast Meet up

which will be held upstairs in the
Cafe Rouge, Bridge Street, Cambridge on Saturday, 20th October.
10am - 12 noon.

I'll start with a quick (CWiC) update and then we shall kick off with 3 minute (or there abouts) introductions / elevator pitches to tell people who you are, what you do and what makes you special - or anything you like really .  All are welcome and if you'd rather save your introduction for another time that's absolutely fine - we'll have plenty of catch-up and chat time too. 

The Cafe Rouge have a full breakfast menu and also do a hot drink and cake deal - your choice and you can pay separately.

Separate to food and drink I'd like to ask for a contribution of £5 per person towards the organising / room booking of this, and future events.  The response to CWiC continues to be very positive and I am looking into setting up an online forum and directory to build on the momentum of the group so far.

btw - this event is still open to all local women working in and around the construction industry so please pass the invitation round to others you think might be interested.

Really looking forward to seeing you there!