October at Village: Confidence, Connection & Candles

October was all about tuning inwards, showing up with confidence and ending the month on a beautifully scented note. From cosmic insights to creative candle making, Village was buzzing with energy, inspiration and plenty of laughter. Here’s a little round-up of what we got up to.

Master Your Rising Sign with Charlotte Nixon

We began the month with a little cosmic magic as Charlotte Nixon from Aligned Body & Stars joined us to explore the power of our rising signs. Charlotte provided each of us with our very own custom birth chart and shared how our “cosmic front door” shapes the way we move through the world in our personalities, our relationships and our successes. This workshop was for Village members only and it was such a lovely intimate evening spent reflecting together.

Show Up With Confidence with Vicki Knights

Next up, we welcomed Vicki Knights a visibility strategist, photographer and all-round confidence cheerleader. Vicki inspired us to embrace who we are, show up authentically (both online and off) and stop hiding behind perfectionism. The evening was full of practical takeaways, encouragement and a real sense of empowerment, the kind that lingers long after the event ends. It's been so wonderful to see some of those who came along to the event feel confident to show up on their socials as a result of Vicki!

Village Voices: Marketing Q&A

Our Village Voices series returned with a special marketing edition, featuring our very own member Emma Dastur, a strategist who has worked with some of the UK’s biggest household names from AXA to M&S and John Lewis. Members sent in their biggest marketing questions ahead of time and left with fresh clarity and ideas to bring straight back into their businesses. It was an educational and inspiring evening and we're excited for Emma to hold another event for us in 2026.

Coffee, Croissants & Chat

Our monthly networking morning never fails to lift spirits. The space was filled with the smell of pastries and the sound of conversation as members caught up over coffee, swapped ideas and welcomed new faces to the community. These mornings are what Village is all about: connection, collaboration and genuine conversation. We are looking forward to our next one on Friday, 14th November.

After Work Drinks

Later in the month, members headed to The Castle Inn for our member After Work Drinks. A relaxed evening with good company and even better conversation, the perfect way to round off a busy week.

Candle Making with House of Mahogany

We ended October on a gorgeously fragrant note with a Candle Making Workshop hosted by House of Mahogany. The evening was spent blending scents, pouring candles and learning the art of creating something beautifully personal to take home. If you missed this one, House of Mahogany are hosting another workshop with us on Thursday, 27th November.

Women’s Book Club

To wrap up the month, our Book Club members gathered for another cosy evening of tea, chat and thoughtful conversation. It’s always a lovely way to unwind, reflect and share a little inspiration through the power of a good book. October's book was The Offing (which wasn’t a popular one this time… the ladies voted it a 2/5!).

If you missed any of the action, don’t worry as November is shaping up beautifully. We’ve got our monthly networking morning, Book Club, a Home Fragrance workshop and our much-anticipated Christmas Wreath Workshop to look forward to.

Keep an eye on our events page to book your spot — we can’t wait to see you!