Business Room Bedford
Venue Details
The Kingfisher
Cardington Road
Bedford
MK44 3SA
09:30–11:30
£32.00 plus vat (members) £36.00 plus vat (visitors)
Meeting Dates:
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We are particularly looking for the following professions:
- Marketing Strategy
- Health & Safety
- IT
- Business Coach
Meet your Chair

Rachel Efetha
| Job title: | Financial Designer |
| Company: | Anstee & Co Independent Financial Designers |
| Website: | http://www.ansteeco.co.uk/ |
| Contact No: | 07557192560 |
| Profession: | Financial Planner |
Rachel has over 30 years experience in the Financial Services industry with the last 24 years advising clients on a wide range of Financial Planning issues. She holds the “gold standard” Chartered Financial Planner status from the Personal Finance Society, held by only 10% of UK advisers. In 2022, Rachel won “Woman of the Year- Retirement Planning”, in the Professional Adviser Woman in Financial Advice Awards’.
Our Members
Members are listed alphabetically by last name.
Claire ShelswellJob title: Founder
Company: Voyant Design
Profession: Graphic Design & Web Development
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Claire delivers expert graphic design and web solutions across all platforms including print, digital and online, ensuring your brand and your website really stands out from the crowd. She examines all the psychological influences of design to ensure you're sending the right messages to your target audience.
Helen LeachJob title: Virtual Assistant
Company: Helen Leach VA Services
Profession: Virtual Assistant
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Helen Leach is a virtual assistant with 20+ years of PA, VA and event management experience. She runs a small team of VAs providing professional business administration support to sole traders and small business owners in Bedfordshire and UK-wide.
Kerrie-Ann WilsonCompany: Woodfines LLP
Profession: Family Law
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Kerrie-Ann qualified as a solicitor in 2015. She is a dedicated solicitor specialising in cases concerning children, both private and those involving the Local Authority. She is a Resolution Accredited Specialist for public and private children law matters.
Millie ForsdikeJob title: Sales Manager
Company: The Kingfisher
Profession: Events, Conferences, Weddings & Meetings
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Millie is the Sales Manager at Kingfisher Bedford, with a strong background in hospitality and catering. She trained in professional cookery before building her career across a range of roles in the hospitality industry, bringing plenty of experience and a genuine passion for looking after people.
Natalie EaglesCompany: Eagles HR
Profession: HR Consultant
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Natalie Eagles FCIPD is founder of Eagles HR and a fractional HR partner for growing SMEs. She has over 16 years’ experience developing and delivering day-to-day HR excellence and strategic change. Natalie will help you maximise the potential of your business through your people.
Nicola ThomasJob title: ADHD Coach & Consultant
Company: The Busy Brain
Profession: Business Coach
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Nicola Thomas founded The Busy Brain to help women with ADHD thrive in their careers. Combining expertise in coaching, facilitation, and career development with her lived experience of ADHD, she supports others in achieving their goals and creating workplaces where they can succeed.
Rachel EfethaJob title: Financial Designer
Company: Anstee & Co Independent Financial Designers
Profession: Financial Planner
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Rachel has over 30 years experience in the Financial Services industry with the last 24 years advising clients on a wide range of Financial Planning issues. She holds the “gold standard” Chartered Financial Planner status from the Personal Finance Society, held by only 10% of UK advisers. In 2022, Rachel won “Woman of the Year- Retirement Planning”, in the Professional Adviser Woman in Financial Advice Awards’.
Richard BerryCompany: Desktop Logic
Profession: Software Developer
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Richard Berry specialises in creating bespoke data management systems for SMEs that are tailored around the needs of the business. He has worked with businesses from all industries since 1996 making them more effective and efficient and ultimately creating a cost saving.
Sue ClarkeCompany: CHUMS
Profession: Charity Fundraising
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Sue Clarke leads the Income Generation for CHUMS, which is the 3rd local charity that she has supported following a successful City career. She manages the grants and major corporate relationships while overseeing all income streams. Sue is always looking to nurture mutually beneficial relationships to support the 5 charitably funded services: CHUMS Trauma Service. Bedfordshire Suicide Bereavement Service, Recreational Therapeutic music and multi-sports programmes, the Babyloss Service and the Disability Friendship Scheme.
Tanya CardallCompany: Sandalwood Accountants Ltd
Profession: Accountant
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Tanya is a Chartered Accountant with over 20 years experience in Corporate and Practice. Tanya brings a robust skill set ensuring the delivery of an effective, professional accounting services to individuals & small business, helping her clients achieve their career and life goals.