Heyford Park Business Network - Small Business Networking & Events in Oxfordshire
Monthly Networking Events for Small Business Owners & Solopreneurs
Our networking events are built around connection, encouragement, and collaboration — not pitching or pressure. Based in Heyford Park, near Bicester, we bring together small business owners and solopreneurs who want to be around people who get it: the highs, the doubts, and the reality of running a business. It’s a supportive space to build genuine relationships, cheer each other on, collaborate naturally, and leave feeling encouraged and more confident in your business journey.
Next Networking Event
🎉 You’re Invited: Heyford Park Business Network
📅 Tuesday 27th January 2026
🕘 10.00am – 12.00pm
📍 The Baton Restaurant, Heyford Park (OX25 5HD)
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✔️ No membership or pre-registration — just £10 on the door (cash or card, includes tea & coffee).
Bring a business friend!
This isn’t just networking — it’s community 💛
The Heyford Park Business Network is a relaxed, welcoming space for small business owners and solopreneurs who want real connection, genuine support, and to grow alongside people who truly get it. Collaboration comes before competition, conversations are honest, and encouragement comes naturally.
No pressure. No pitching. No pretending.
Just good people, real conversations, and a room full of business cheerleaders.
Come as you are — building, growing, figuring things out — and leave feeling more connected, supported, and inspired!
Run by:
Hi 👋 I’m Andy Selway-Woolley and I run HeadFirst Hypnotherapy based in Heyford Park, Oxfordshire (and work online). I support people to feel clearer, calmer, and more in control when life starts to feel overwhelming or stuck.
Using Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy, I combine practical, forward-focused coaching with a calm, gently therapeutic depth. This approach helps the brain step out of unhelpful thinking patterns, regulate emotional responses, and build more resilient, confident ways of responding to everyday challenges.
I work with people around anxiety, self-confidence, low mood, weight management, and fears or phobias. I particularly enjoy supporting small business owners, where this approach can help reduce overwhelm, improve focus and decision-making, and support a healthier relationship with work alongside personal wellbeing.
A Supportive Business Network for Small Business Owners & Solopreneurs
Dates at a glance
We meet on the last Tuesday of the month.
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27th January 2026
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24th February 2026
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31st March 2026
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28th April 2026
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26th May 2026
Looking to find your people — somewhere you can connect, collaborate, and feel genuinely supported as a small business owner or solopreneur? You’re in the right place.
The Heyford Park Business Network brings together small local businesses and self-employed professionals who value encouragement, openness, and real connection. This isn’t about pitching, pressure, or competition — it’s about showing up as you are and building relationships that actually matter.
When & where we meet
We usually meet on the last Tuesday of the month, from 10am–12pm, at The Baton Restaurant (part of The Heyford Hotel) in Heyford Park.
Cost & commitment
It’s £10 on the door (cash or card), with no membership and no RSVP required.
📆 Dates can occasionally vary, so we recommend joining our mailing list to stay up to date.
We’re proudly inclusive and believe diversity of experience and perspective is what makes conversations richer and businesses stronger. Our events are relaxed, friendly, and easy to step into — with no awkward pitching and plenty of time to talk, listen, and connect.
Most events also include a BizBoost Talk, where local speakers share practical, down-to-earth insights to support your business.
Come as you are - whether you’re just starting out, growing steadily, or figuring things out — and leave feeling encouraged, connected, and supported.
Between events, our Facebook Community Group helps keep connections going and conversations flowing.
Meet Our Team of Community Connectors
Our amazing Community Connectors are the friendly faces who help the Heyford Park Business Network feel welcoming, connected, and easy to step into. They support introductions, spark conversations, help events run smoothly, share member feedback, and help us source brilliant local BizBoost speakers - all to ensure the Network continues to offer real value, strong connections, and a great experience for everyone! 💛
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Why Join Our Small Business Networking Events?
If you’re a small business owner or solopreneur looking for connection, encouragement, and a network that genuinely supports you, this is for you. Our events are designed to feel human, welcoming, and useful — not transactional or intimidating.
No Annual Members Fees
Join our inclusive networking event with no memberships, tiers, or annual lock-ins - just £10 on the door (cash or card), with complimentary tea, coffee, and plenty of friendly faces. Drop in when it suits you! The more you show up, the more connections you'll build. So come along and discover where your next great connection could take you!
Active Facebook Community
Join our vibrant online Facebook community, available 24/7 to keep your connections alive and thriving. Share advice, gain insights, celebrate wins, cheer each other on, and stay visible - supported by people who genuinely want to see you succeed and your business to flourish.
Real connection, not forced networking
Find your cheerleaders, champion each other, and build genuine connections with like-minded small business owners and solopreneurs. Our informal, welcoming events focus on authentic support - no awkward pitches or outdated lock-outs - just real conversations with people who get it.
Opportunities To Learn & Thrive 🚀
Our BizBoost talks are a highlight of each event, offering 10-15 minutes of expert insight from local experts. Topics range from social media, personal branding and visibility, marketing, sales, and business strategy. All shared in a practical way to help your business grow.
Meet your organiser
Hi, I'm Andy Selway, I'm a Clinical Hypnotherapist and my business is called HeadFirst Hypnotherapy based in Heyford Park.
The Organiser
Hi, I’m Andy Selway-Woolley — Founder of Heyford Park Business Network and Clinical Hypnotherapist
I’m the founder of the Heyford Park Business Network and the owner of HeadFirst Hypnotherapy, based locally in Bicester. Alongside my work as a Clinical Hypnotherapist, I genuinely love creating spaces where small business owners feel at ease, supported, and able to be themselves.
I’ve previously organised and grown successful networking groups in London and Hertfordshire, and when I moved to Heyford Park, it felt like the perfect place to create something similar — but lighter, more relaxed, and much less formal. A network for local small business owners and solopreneurs who want real connection, not pressure or performance.
At heart, this Network is about people. Bringing business owners together, helping confidence grow, encouraging collaboration, and making the whole experience of running a business feel a bit less lonely and a lot more supported.
Whether you’re a confident networker or quietly stepping outside your comfort zone, you’ll be warmly welcomed. Think friendly faces, good conversations, plenty of encouragement — and a few laughs along the way.
I’m really looking forward to meeting you.
Andy
Some of our Oxfordshire based Small Business / Solopreneur Members...
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