2026 International Women’s Day

Friday 6 March, 10am to 3pm, Lakeside Hotel & Spa, Newby Bridge, Cumbria 

This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating a theme that sits right at the heart of the Pink Link community. Give To Gain.

Because when women share their time, insight, lessons and encouragement, everyone moves forward. Your success lifts someone else. Their win inspires yours. That’s the power of women backing women.

This year isn’t about sitting quietly and taking notes. It’s about generosity in action, learning from each other, supporting each other, and building momentum side by side.

And if you’ve ever been to one of our events, you already know: the magic happens in the room.

Why Give To Gain Matters

Women uplift one another every single day, often quietly, behind the scenes, but this year, we’re putting the spotlight right on it.

Giving might look like:

  • sharing a contact or opportunity
  • passing on a lesson you learned the hard way
  • supporting someone new to the room
  • making an introduction they didn’t know they needed
  • showing up, speaking up, or championing someone who deserves it

And what do we gain? Confidence. Community. Clarity. Momentum. A ripple effect that carries far beyond one event.

This day is your spark, and your reminder that generosity accelerates us all.

What to expect – The Day Event (10am to 3pm)

Inspiring Keynote Speaker
A speaker who truly embodies Give To Gain, generous with their story, their lessons and their lived experience.

Masterclasses
Practical, energising workshops designed to strengthen you and the women around you. Expect sessions on leadership, visibility, confidence, communication, strategic thinking and more.

Connection With Purpose
Meet women who are here to share, support and collaborate.
Not small talk, meaningful networking with people who get it.

Delicious Lunch and Lakeside Setting
Enjoy a beautiful lunch on the shores of Lake Windermere, with space to breathe, reflect and recharge.

The Social Savvy Room – Sponsored by AJP Social Studio

This collaborative space brings together social media strategists, PR pros and podcast experts, all ready to help you amplify your voice and support others in amplifying theirs.

And For 2026… We’re Making It a Full-Day Experience

Because when the energy is this good, you don’t want to go home.

The Evening Event

As the sun settles over the lake, we’ll ease into the evening with a drinks reception in the conservatory the perfect backdrop for relaxed conversations and new connections.

Then we move into The Oakroom, a private dining experience designed to spark deeper conversation over a delicious three-course dinner.

You’ll hear from an after-dinner speaker who will inspire, motivate and fuel your ambition for the year ahead.

No forced networking.
No awkward table small talk.
Just brilliant women, great food, real conversations, and yes, we’ll absolutely carry this energy into the bar afterwards.

This is where relationships strengthen, ideas land, and collaborations are born.

Why Be in the Room?

Because growth doesn’t happen alone.
Because investing in others accelerates your own journey.
Because your story might be exactly what another woman needs to hear.
And because someone in that room could be the connection you’ve been waiting for.
Give To Gain reminds us that the more we share, the more we rise, together.

 
Join Us

Places are limited and this event always sells out.

Secure your place and be part of a powerful International Women’s Day celebration rooted in generosity, ambition and community.

Early Bird Offer

Book before 31 December 2025 and save 20% on Full Day Tickets and Exhibitor Stands.

BOOK YOUR PLACE

The Venue

SPECIAL OFFER – Why not stay over at the stunning Lakeside Hotel? We have a fantastic discounted offer for our guests – Twin Room for 2 guests £140 with Breakfast / Single Room £130 with Breakfast! Treat yourself to a Spa Treatment and save 20% when pre-booked! Dog friendly. Email garethmorris@classiclodges.co.uk

Marketing Opportunities

From lead sponsorship to expert exhibitor packages, we offer high-visibility positions for brands ready to be the trusted name women turn to when planning their exit.

All prices shown incl VAT – looking for a bespoke package to promote your brand? Let’s talk.

SPONSOR

Position your brand as a champion of female entrepreneurship, empowerment, and gender diversification and showcase your business!

  • Exclusive Sponsorship
  • 2 Tickets 2 course lunch 
  • 2 Tickets 3 course dinner
  • Refreshments
  • Exhibitor Stand in main room
  • Opening Address / Logo on presentation
  • Banner placement in dining room
  • VIP seating
  • Logo/bio on webpage
  • Social media coverage with custom made graphics
  • Featured in Online Event Guide

    If you are a car dealership, we could also offer:
  • Prominent Car Display external 
  • Test Drive Facility
  • Test drive info sent to all attendees

£2500 (Contact for details)

ROOM SPONSOR

2 Opportunities

  • 2 Tickets 2 course lunch
  • Refreshments
  • Branded Signage for Room
  • Banner placement in Room
  • Social media coverage with custom made graphics
  • Increased social media coverage to promote your involvement with the event

£1000 Member

£1200 Non-Member

MASTERCLASS

3 Opportunities

  • 30 min Masterclass / Workshop
  • Ticket with meals & refreshments
  • Your logo with backlink on the dedicated Pink Link webpage
  • Masterclass spotlight in our email marketing and social media platforms
  • Inclusion in presentations to promote the event at all Pink Link network meetings
  • Social media coverage to promote both your involvement with the event and any product and services you offer
  • Featured in Online Event Guide

£500 Member

£600 Non-Member

FULL DAY TICKET

Make new connections and expand your network, discover new resources and more!

  • Refreshments
  • 2 course Lunch
  • Networking
  • Browse Exhibitor Stands
  • Speaker

£120 Member

£150 Non-Member

EVENING TICKET

Enjoy an intimate evening with great conversation!

  • Drinks Reception
  • 3 course Dinner
  • Networking
  • Speaker

£69 Member

£81 Non-Member

Friends and family rate for PLM

EVENING SPONSOR

Be the brand that backs women loudly, proudly and without hesitation, the one they remember long after the night ends.

  • Exclusive Sponsorship
  • Drinks Reception
  • 2 Tickets 3 course dinner
  • Banners in dining room/drinks reception
  • Branding on screen
  • Bespoke Marketing Package
  • Social media coverage with custom made graphics