Walk & Talk: Beckenham Small Business Netwalking

Take a break, take a walk, make connections

If 2026 is the year where you grow your connections, come join us for a lunchtime walk for small business owners in Beckenham and local surrounding areas. It's perfect for those who want to network in a relaxed, informal setting. It's your chance to step away from your desk and connect with fellow entrepreneurs at Beckenham Place Park.

This June date will be the final netwalking session for this season. Our next one will be in Autumn 2026.

This is perfect for you if:

• You prefer daytime networking opportunities
• You're looking for an accessible way to meet like-minded business owners
• You value personal wellbeing with professional growth.

What to expect:

Our Walk & Talk sessions are a great to way to combine light exercise, fresh air and genuine conversation to make networking feel natural and enjoyable. There are no presentations or hard sell - just friendly entrepreneurs getting together, sharing ideas, experience and support while exploring one of Beckenham's beautiful green spaces.

The walk will commence at 1pm and end around 2pm and people are welcome to stay beyond the walk to continue chatting if they wish.

Hosts

Michelle Tang and Julia Packwood will be your hosts.

Michelle Tang supports marketing teams and small businesses with operational support, event coordination, social media content and podcast management. She helps clients to stay organised and consistent, keeping their business moving forward.

Julia Packwood, founder of Nurturing Wild Ltd, helps busy parents to support their child's learning through nature-based outdoor play. As a qualified Forest School leader with over 15 years experience as a primary school teacher and senior leader, she combines her professional expertise with her experience as a mum to inspire families to connect with nature and each other.  

In partnership with

This event is run in collaboration with Beckenham Business Association (BBA) - a member of the BBA will be there if you wish to learn more about their valuable activities.

Event details

• Meet at Homestead Cafe at Beckenham Place Park at 1pm
• Cost: Completely free to attend

A quick note before the walk:
Please join us at your own discretion and take care on uneven paths around the park. We recommend comfy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing — it’s all part of enjoying the great outdoors!