PR expert Fiona Scott, of Scott Media, has been announced as the leader of a new Cotswold Networking group in Royal Wootton Bassett, which will launch this September.
The expansion marks the ninth group for the thriving Cotswold Networking, bringing its successful, collaborative model into the Royal Wootton Bassett and Swindon area for the first time.
Founded in 2022 by Angela Roberts, Cotswold Networking was created to help local enterprises reconnect and support one another following lockdown restrictions. Since then, the organisation has grown to include eight flourishing monthly groups across Malmesbury, Cirencester, Cheltenham, Bath, Bristol, Witney, Corsham, and Worcester.
Fiona Scott, founder of PR agency Scott Media, will host the new group which will meet monthly from 7pm to 9pm, at The View Gallery, owned by local entrepreneur Jon White of Gold Traders.
Each session will feature Cotswold Networking’s signature around-the-table format, alongside guest speakers drawn from the membership.
The official launch evening will take place on Thursday 17 September, featuring guest presentations from Jon and Fiona. Following the launch, Fiona Scott will take over as the permanent Group Leader from October.
“I’m delighted to be the face of this new group based in Royal Wootton Bassett and to be supporting my colleague in business, Angela Roberts, who, in Cotswold Networking, has built a brand to envy,” said Fiona. “Angela truly understands the importance of building relationships in business and supporting and empowering each other to achieve our goals.”
Reflecting on the network’s expansion, Angela commented: “Royal Wootton Bassett and Swindon have a strong, lively business community, and opening here stretches us beyond our Cotswold heartland and into Swindon for the very first time, reaching a whole new pool of businesses we cannot wait to welcome in.
“Fiona is one of the best-connected PR professionals in the region, with deep roots in the local business and media landscape, and we are absolutely thrilled she is taking the helm. Fiona knows everyone, and everyone knows Fiona. There is no better person to build this community.”
Early bird tickets for the launch event on Thursday 17 September are now available and include a welcome drink on arrival.
Additionally, applications are open for Founder Memberships at £40 plus VAT per month, and those who sign up now pay nothing until September although enjoy the membership benefits immediately. These include having a profile page on the Cotswold Networking website, access to an exclusive online meeting prior to the official launch evening, complimentary entry to the launch event and a goodie bag. Founder Members also gain instant access to the Circle online community, a friendly space to keep the introductions, conversations and support going between meetups.
To book launch tickets or apply for a Founder Membership, visit cotswoldnetworking.co.uk.
Image credit Barbara Leatham.
