Link Up Networking
Real conversations. Real relationships.
No pitching required.
Link Up Networking turns LinkedIn connections into real relationships, through relaxed, in-person meet-ups with no pitching and no pressure.
You’ve probably got a decent network on LinkedIn already. You comment on a few posts, send the odd message, maybe you’ve even done business with people you’ve never actually met in person. Link Up Networking is where you close that gap: a relaxed, in-person meet-up that brings your online connections into the real world, and gives you the chance to meet the person behind the profile.
There’s a light structure to each session, but no hard selling, no queue to deliver a sixty-second pitch, and no pressure to work the room like it’s an interview. Just good people, good venues, and the kind of conversation that actually leads somewhere. Bring your business cards. Leave the pitch at home.
A new name, same community
You may know these meet-ups as LinkedIn Local. A policy change from LinkedIn means organisers everywhere are moving away from that name, us included, so you’ll now see it as Link Up Networking. Nothing else has changed: same relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, same focus on real conversation over hard selling, same hosts, same community. Just a new name on the door.
If you’ve been coming for years, thank you for being part of it. If you’re new, you’ll fit right in.
Upcoming Meetings
Tue
10
Nov
10 November 2026 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Link Up Networking Horsham
Wed
11
Nov
11 November 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Link Up Networking Esher
Wed
25
Nov
25 November 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Link Up Guildford Evening Networking - 25th November at Soulspace
Thu
26
Nov
26 November 2026 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Make your business life easier with AI: a practical workshop with Selda Seyfi
Fri
27
Nov
27 November 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Link Up Guildford Women's Morning: Make 2027 Your Best Year Yet
Hosted by people who are there for the community
Guildford: hosted by Rebecca Newenham
Rebecca is a business owner, mentor, franchise consultant and long-standing champion of networking with purpose. She has spent more than fifteen years growing businesses through the power of relationships, and has hosted this community, under one name or another, for more than seven years. If you’re a Surrey-based business owner, freelancer or professional who values connection over cold selling, you’ll feel at home.
Rebecca set up the award-winning virtual agency Get Ahead VA in 2010, and has grown the agency through franchising to now have a national presence.
Horsham: hosted by Natasha Doran
Natasha is Get Ahead’s Regional Director for East Surrey and West Sussex, and brings Link Up to Horsham. Her own connection to the business started the way these meetings hope to work for you: through LinkedIn, long before any direct conversation took place. “You seem to pop up everywhere on my social media, my LinkedIn,” she said to Rebecca. “And I just thought, you know what…”
Running her own event wasn’t the original plan. “Even though that filled me with dread, it’s probably one of the things I’ve enjoyed the most,” she says of hosting Horsham. Every attendee is personally welcomed and introduced at the door, the kind of detail that brings along people who might never otherwise walk into a networking event.
Camberley: hosted by Frances Cassell & Siobhan Goodchild
Frances founded her marketing consultancy, Octopus Marketing, in 2012, after a corporate career spanning IT, sport, recruitment, pensions and employee benefits. She now works with owner-led businesses and heads of marketing to build and deliver marketing strategy across a wide range of industries, and mentors start-ups, business owners and career-changers looking to grow their own marketing knowledge and confidence. Networking sits at the heart of how Frances works with her clients, who see it as integral to building strong businesses, developing real relationships and unlocking the power of referral.
Siobhan provides HR support to small businesses and charities through her consultancy, Face2Face HR, on either a retained or ad hoc basis. She takes the time to properly understand each organisation she works with, from a first hire to the employee issues that get put off because nobody’s quite sure how to approach them, so her advice stays practical and specific to the business in front of her. Her background spans manufacturing, distribution, technology, outsourced services and the charity sector, and she currently sits as a Trustee shaping employee strategy for a local charity, bringing that same grounded, people-first approach to Camberley’s Link Up community.
Where we meet
Link Up Networking Horsham meets monthly at Koffie on North Street, a fabulous independent local business with beautiful surroundings and superb coffee. Buy a drink, find a conversation.
Link Up Networking Camberley meets on the last Wednesday of the month (excluding August and December) at The Ely on London Road. The country pub venue has a wonderful outdoor space for summer months and a cosier indoor space when the weather turns cooler. We offer complimentary tea and coffee.
Link Up Networking Guildford meets twice a month, with one morning and one evening event each month, usually at venues around the town centre. One of the joys of the Guildford meetings is the chance to visit venues that we may not be familiar with, and and to discover new local favourites (take a bow, Mandira).
We love showcasing new venues to the local business community, and are immensely grateful for the support and welcome that these brilliant businesses have provided.
What people say about Link Up Networking
First time at LinkedIn Local Horsham this morning at Koffie in Horsham, only the second or third time the event has run and already incredibly well organised. Open networking, no pitching, just a really varied room of people up for a proper conversation.
Had some brilliant chats. A telecoms company exploring financial wellbeing support for their staff, a conversation with Andrew about business expos as a networking tool, and a local accountant worth staying in touch with.
But the one that stuck with me most? A fellow financial adviser based locally who handed me his card and told me to reach out any time for a coffee and a chat. No competition, just generosity and kindness. A reminder that networking isn’t always about walking away with a mountain of new business, it’s about building a community around you.
– Leon R, Financial Advisor
Horsham
Great to meet everyone, and such a fantastic welcome to a newbie. Look forward to seeing you all in September.
– Russell T. Career Development and Change Coach
Horsham
Another great morning full of great conversations. Such a lovely vibe in the room 😀
– Laura G. Network Marketer
Horsham
Just loved the vibe in the room and meeting like-minded peeps. Thanks for creating the space for us small business builders
– Warren C. Mentally Fit Minds
Godalming
Love the positivity of sunshine, smiles, and real connections at LinkedIn Local Guildford. It’s inspiring to see business owners building community like this. Keep it up REBECCA, you’ve created something special that motivates more folks to join in and network with purpose.
– Tom S. Founder
Guildford
What a fab evening Rebecca, Kristy and the team at The Boathouse. Love the Soulspace and so many first timers to have meaningful conversations with. Really enjoyed the time and so glad I came along. Thank you again.
– Richard R. Social Entrepreneur
Guildford
I have thoroughly enjoyed and valued every meeting I’ve been to this year – and the icing on the cake was sponsoring the last event! Thank you REBECCA Newenham for being such a cheerleader and positive influence, and of course hosting the Link Up Networking Guildford events all year.
– Sarah H. Mindset Coach
Guildford
If you want to increase your organisation’s visibility in the Guildford area, then look no further than Rebecca and LinkedIn Local Guildford. Business Surrey sponsored the first meeting of 2025 which gave us the opportunity to showcase our services to a wide range of businesses. Rebecca made the whole process easy, organising everything and graciously allowing us time to talk about what we do, which will hopefully encourage more people to contact us. A great opportunity not to be missed!
– Suzie N. Business Surrey
It was such a pleasure sponsoring the LinkedIn local coffee and chat in Guildford. This was primarily due to Rebecca’s attention to detail and the slick operation that she runs. Not only that, but she ensured the event was well attended by advertising and marketing before hand. If you are thinking about sponsoring this event you really shouldn’t question your decision.
– Clare M. Callm Properties
LinkedIn Local Guildford kickstarted my networking journey. Such a welcoming and friendly group that is the platform for amazing connections to be made! I definitely recommend it for any business professionals within Guildford and the surrounding areas.
– James F. Sales Manager
This morning we hosted LinkedIn Local Guildford at Mill Court Care Home. I have known Rebecca for quite some time now and have been attending her events, the events are absolutely fantastic and always so well attended. You have the perfect opportunity to network and collaborate with local professionals and really build those important relationships, I have managed to meet many great contacts in my time whilst attending LinkedIn Local Guildford and there is always such a variety of wonderful people. I would highly recommend attending any of Rebecca’s events, you will walk away with a brand new positive attitude.
The businesses that back us – thank you to our kind sponsors
If you’d like to find out more about sponsoring a Link Up meeting, then please get in touch using the contact form below. We’d love to hear from you.
Moments from Link Up Networking
Upcoming Meetings
Tue
10
Nov
10 November 2026 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Link Up Networking Horsham
Wed
11
Nov
11 November 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Link Up Networking Esher
Wed
25
Nov
25 November 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Link Up Guildford Evening Networking - 25th November at Soulspace
Thu
26
Nov
26 November 2026 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Make your business life easier with AI: a practical workshop with Selda Seyfi
Fri
27
Nov
27 November 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Link Up Guildford Women's Morning: Make 2027 Your Best Year Yet
Tue
8
Dec
8 December 2026 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Link Up Networking Horsham
Wed
9
Dec
9 December 2026 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Link Up Networking Guildford Morning
Tue
12
Jan
12 January 2027 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Link Up Networking Horsham
FAQs
Link Up meetings in Guildford and Horsham are free, though some venues may ask you to buy a drink or a coffee as a thank you for hosting us.
Link Up meetings in Camberley have a small charge to cover venue costs – and this does also include a hot drink.
Local business owners, freelancers and professionals who’d rather build real relationships than trade pitches. You don’t need to be a networking veteran, and you don’t need to be a natural extrovert either.
We recommend it so we can keep an eye on numbers, but you are welcome to drop in. Check the individual event listing for details.
Not at all. Plenty of people come to meet new faces as well as familiar ones. LinkedIn is where the connection often starts, not a condition of entry.
No. There’s a light structure to each session, but no hard selling, no awkward pitching and no pressure. Bring your business cards, leave the pitch at home.
Business cards if you have them, but mostly just yourself. Some people bring a notepad. Most bring an open mind.
Yes, you’re welcome at every Link Up Networking event, and to both morning and evening meetings. They’re run separately but built on the same principles.
Get Connected is our free, drop-in business meet-up series across the wider south of England, run in partnership with Metro Bank. Link Up is smaller and more personal: it grew out of LinkedIn Local, is hosted by named hosts, and is built specifically around bringing existing online connections into the room.
No. That’s exactly what Link Up is designed to avoid. There’s always someone on the door to welcome you, and no expectation that you already know anyone in the room.
Real conversations. Real relationships.
Arrange a free chat
Tell us a little about what you need and we’ll call you back within one working day to arrange a free, no-obligation chat. Prefer to talk now? Call 0330 223 7580.
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