Kesgrave Community Centre has launched a series of informal monthly networking events featuring guest talks.

The first event will be on September 12 where the community centre’s chairman of the trustees Richard Baird will speak alongside Nikki Brown from St Elizabeth Hospice.

Other guests include Samuel Stamp-Dod from VIP Balloons, Nick Pandolfi and author Caroline Foster.

The centre says the events will help people and businesses build contacts and relationships, as well as improve local knowledge.

Jo Barker, business and events co-ordinator said: “These informal events are not just about networking and building relationships, they are also an opportunity to increase knowledge and expand the mind, especially when it comes to local knowledge, which can be invaluable to a business.”

Sponsors Bates Wells & Braithwaite Ipswich will provide a brief talk each month about all things topical and relevant to solicitors, with the events also helping to raise money for St Elizabeth Hospice.

To find out more about attending or giving a talk, email Jo here or visit the website here.