Developing Intelligent Solutions with AI and Unlocking GPT’s Power
2024-11-28 09:30 - 11:00 UTC | Online
Thursday 28th of November from 9:30am – 11am, Microsoft Teams
A new initiative designed to bring industry-leading insights to local businesses has officially launched. The Oxford Innovation Sessions, a series of six exclusive talks, will feature experts from top companies including Microsoft, Barclays, and Oxford Innovation Finance, covering cutting-edge topics in Artificial Intelligence, Business Development, Marketing, and more.
The Oxford Innovation Sessions aim to address some of the most pressing challenges faced by businesses today, from securing financing and leveraging new technologies, to navigating the evolving digital marketing landscape.
The Oxford Innovation Sessions will run from now until March 2025, with events exclusively available to Oxford Innovation Space customers.
Each session will feature a 30-minute talk from a leading expert followed by interactive Q&A, all streamed live online. The first event, “Developing Intelligent Solutions with AI and Unlocking GPT’s Power”, will be led by Michael Gillett & Paul Veck from Microsoft on Thursday.

Investor Showcase - The Hill
2024-11-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Grassroots Workspace, 46 Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HT, United Kingdom
Are you looking to gain investment in your digital health innovation or business? You might be interested in pitching to investors as part of our upcoming Investor Showcase event.
Taking place this November in Oxford City Centre, The Hill are offering companies with digital innovations the opportunity to pitch to their investor panel on the 28 November 2024.
TheHill’s mission is to help, support and scale innovative technologies which can improve on patient care and reduce the pressure on frontline staff.
Register here and find more details here: https://www.thehilloxford.org/events/investor-showcase-2/

Knights - Professionals On Hand (Regulatory Law)
2024-12-03, 2024-12-17 | Grassroots Workspace, 46 Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HT, United Kingdom
Knights is a recent joiner to Grassroots and will be supporting the entrepreneurial community with professionals on hand to address any of your legal challenges.
Knights is a legal and professional services business with 1,000+ professionals delivering high-quality services to over 10,000 business clients from 23 office locations across the UK.
Knights will have members of the team here in Grassroots throughout November and December who specialize in:

Asset Management
Property Litigation
Dispute Resolution
Property Management
Development & Consumer Law
Regulatory Law
Commercial Law
Employment Law
Dispute Resolution
Immigration Law

Knights - Professionals On Hand (Real Estate)
2024-12-05 | Grassroots Workspace, 46 Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HT, United Kingdom

Adapt. Improvise. Grow. Your Powerful Playbook for Workplace Excellence.
2024-12-05 17:00 - 18:00
Adapt. Improvise. Grow.
Your Powerful Playbook for Workplace Excellence.
Thurs 5th Dec | 5-6pm | Grassroots Workspace, 46 Woodstock Road | FREE

A one-hour demo & networking event where you’ll have the opportunity to join in our engaging skill-building activities that will help grow your business.

For leaders and teams, here’s something game-changing: learn transformational improv techniques. It’s a secret weapon for building a more adaptable, creative and connected workplace that you can apply in work immediately.

When Google & Disney wanted innovation & storytelling workshops, they came to us.

Now you too can learn the skills needed to navigate uncertainty + co-create with ease. Crack how to make meetings matter + re-energise your time together.

We love that moment when the penny drops and our clients see the value of the LIFEPASS improvisation principles.

We start with refreshments at 5pm in the Grassroots Workspace at 46 Woodstock Road. Free pizza included. Places are limited to only 20 spots, so sign up now to secure yours and see for yourself.
https://impro.org.uk/services-products/training/oxford-demo/

Details
Date:
Thursday 5th December
Time:
5pm-6pm
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
Members Only
Event Tags:
Grassroots
Organiser
Paul Jackson Associates
Phone
+44 (0) 7973 953 586
Email
ed@impro.org.uk
View Organiser Website
Venue
Grassroots Workspace

Free Coaching Drop-in with Claudia Filsinger, Moving Maps Ltd.
2024-12-10 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-11 09:00 - 17:00 | Grassroots Workspace, 46 Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HT, United Kingdom
Claudia Filsinger, executive coach and founder of Moving Maps Ltd. will support the Grassroots and Oxford Trust communities by providing a thinking space and being a sounding board with no agenda for any of your work challenges or growth opportunities.
Coaching supports you in expanding your thinking through deep listening, questions, mirroring back, exploring and challenging limiting beliefs, assumptions and potential blind spots. Coaches don’t give advice but help you to uncover the solutions you might not know yet that you know already!
You can use the coaching to reflect on current or future challenges, but also to learn from past events. Common coaching topics you could bring:

Generating and evaluating options for problem-solving or decision making

Transitioning into new roles

Increasing personal effectiveness and communication

People management & leadership

Managing the “inner critical voice” and imposter syndrome

Preparing for challenging or high-stakes conversations or meetings

Managing conflict

Supporting the people-side of change before or after restructuring or M&A

Stakeholder management

This free “Coaching drop-in” is open to all companies within the Grassroots and Oxford Trust Community. No booking is required and it will be held in Grassroots. Drop-in on the day in person or email claudia.filsinger@moving-maps.com to receive a Zoom link for an online meeting. Coaching drop-ins are usually 30-45mins long and coachees are often surprised how much can be achieved within a short, one-off coaching conversation!
About Claudia Filsinger, Executive Coach and Founder of Moving Maps Ltd.
Claudia is a highly versatile and experienced coach and facilitator, having worked with clients in a wide range of companies, industries, geographies, functions and seniority for 15 years. She founded Moving Maps LTD. to make systemic and visual self-coaching tools accessible to her clients. Her corporate background is in international sales and learning & development roles in the IT/tech and media industries. She has also lectured in business, management and coaching at Oxford Brookes Business School.

Knights - Professionals On Hand (Employment Law)
2024-12-12 | Grassroots Workspace, 46 Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HT, United Kingdom

Knights - Professionals On Hand (Immigration Law)
2024-12-19 | Grassroots Workspace, 46 Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HT, United Kingdom

It’s time to celebrate! Join us at our Jingle & Mingle Party!!!
2024-12-20 15:00 - 17:00
It’s time to celebrate! Join us at our Jingle & Mingle Party!!!
Join us for a festive Christmas Party with all the Grassroots members alongside some snacks, drinks, and holiday fun! 😊
We will meet around 3pm in the kitchen area where we can all share our highlights of 2024 and what the future will bring in 2025.
All members are welcome, and please, do wear your favourite Christmas jumper! 😊
On this occasion we want to thank you for all the support throughout the year and we are looking forward to another year, with each and all of you, here at Grassroots!

MERRY CHRISTAMS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR – from all the Grassroots team!

Norbert, LLiwen & Giulia ❤

NATIONAL CLEAN OFF YOUR DESK DAY
2025-01-13
NATIONAL CLEAN OFF YOUR DESK DAY

The second Monday of January each year recognizes National Clean Off Your Desk Day.
#CleanOffYourDeskDay
This day is an opportunity to begin your new year with a clean and organized workspace. Whether your desk is in a private or shared office, cubicle, home or a make-shift desk on the counter, having your workspace uncluttered and organized will help you work more efficiently. A clean workspace improves productivity and inspires us, too. It often gives us a sense of serenity.
Happy #CleanOffYourDeskDay to all our members! 🙂
All the best,
GR Team

"Unlock Funding Opportunities with Barclays Demo Directory" with Mark Walker and Alistair Drew-yeates from Barclays Eagle Labs.
2025-01-22 11:00 - 13:00
Hello,
We are pleased to invite you to the next Oxford Innovation Space Sessions event.
“Unlock Funding Opportunities with Barclays Demo Directory” with Mark Walker and Alistair Drew-yeates from Barclays Eagle Labs.
This exclusive session will teach you how to showcase your business to attractive investors and introduce you to Demo Directly. You will get to hear success stories from founders who have used the platform, and discover key insights about investor engagement and funding trends.
Date: 22nd Jan
Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Location: Live stream via LinkedIn & YouTube
Please register your place using the button below, and we look forward to seeing you there.

Unlock Funding Opportunities with Barclays Demo Directory Tickets, Wed, Jan 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM | Eventbrite

All the best,
GR team

NATIONAL CHOCOLATE CAKE DAY in Grassroots
2025-01-27 13:00 - 15:30
NATIONAL CHOCOLATE CAKE DAY
Celebrating the cake more people favor. And more often than not, we celebrate our special occasions like anniversaries, birthdays and weddings with cake. Why not enjoy chocolate cake on January 27th every year?
#ChocolateCakeDay
All over the world, chocolate was consumed primarily as a beverage until the 1830s or 40s. Chocolate cakes, as we think of them today, mostly did not exist then. According to the Dover Post, the chocolate cake was born in 1765 when a doctor and a chocolate maker teamed up in an old mill. They ground up cocoa beans between huge millstones to make a thick syrup. The liquid was poured into molds shaped like cakes, which were meant to be transformed into a beverage. A popular Philadelphia cookbook author, Eliza Leslie, published the earliest chocolate cake recipe in 1847 in The Lady’s Receipt Book. Unlike chocolate cakes we know today, this recipe used chopped chocolate. Other cooks of the time such as Sarah Tyson Rorer and Maria Parloa all made contributions to the development of the chocolate cake and were prolific authors of cookbooks.
All members are free to join us in the kitchen area at lunchtime, where we will be sharing different sorts of chocolate cakes!
#ChocolateCakeDay
All the best,
GR team

The Leadership Legacy: Passing the Torch - Conexen
2025-01-29 18:00 - 20:30
Welcome to CONEXEN Oxford – a warm and welcoming hub for professionals in pharma, biotech, life sciences, and health tech in Oxford! Here, we invite you to join us for an informal and friendly gathering where connections are made, knowledge is shared, and friendships are formed. Come with an open heart and a willingness to “listen” rather than “sell.”

We will be hosting our next Oxford event at Grassroots Workspace. Our events are run in a casual setting where we can come together, exchange greetings, engage in conversation and simply enjoy a pleasant time.
Picture this as more than just an event—it’s a community gathering. Our focus is on providing you with an opportunity to meet fellow professionals in a relaxed and amiable environment. We’ll share conversations over delicious food and drinks, and leave with a sense of excitement and a pocketful of new contacts and ideas.
Join us for an evening surrounded by incredible people, and let’s make it a night to remember. Looking forward to sharing good company and creating memorable connections!
Panel: The Leadership Legacy: Passing the Torch Moderated by Helen Bligh (Helen Bligh Consulting & Coaching) – Panellists: To be announced

The format of the night:
Wednesday 29th January 2025
18.00 – doors open – drinks, networking, and meeting great people
18.30 Panel and talks start
19.15 – Drinks, food and networking
20.30 – end of the night – you leave with new contacts and fresh ideas
Venue: Grassroots Workspace – 46 Woodstock Rd, Oxford OX2 6HT
This event is proudly supported by FINN Partners, Johnsons Laboratory Logistics, Oxford Technology Park (Life Science REIT), Source Bioscience and Weatherden.
And finally…
This is a ticketed event (£15). Food and drinks included.

Please register here for the event: CONEXEN Oxford January – Conexen
Please let your colleagues and industry friends know about us, we hope to build it into a great resource for the Oxford community over the coming months and years. Attendance will be taken at this event. If you register but don’t show up, this has a knock on effect on event arrangements. If it happens 3 times, we may need to reconsider your participation. This is simply a measure to allow appropriate respect to the organisers, speakers, sponsors, and your fellow Conexers.
See you there!

Oxford Organisers

World Cancer Day Awareness
2025-02-04
World Cancer Day is an international day observed every 4 February to raise awareness about cancer, encourage its prevention, and mobilise action to address the global cancer epidemic.

The day is led by the  Union for International Cancer Control  (UICC) and was established in the year 2000.
By catalysing personal, collective and government action, we are all working together to reimagine a world where millions of cancer deaths are prevented and access to life-saving cancer treatment and care is equitable for all no matter who you are and where you live.
Each year, hundreds of activities and events take place around the world, gathering communities, organisations and individuals in schools, businesses, hospitals, marketplaces, parks, community halls, places of worship – in the streets and online – acting as a powerful reminder  that we all have a role to play in reducing the global impact of cancer.

UICC runs World Cancer Day campaigns in three-year cycles to allow for a deeper exploration of a particular theme and achieve greater impact.

The World Cancer Day theme 2025-2027, “United by Unique” places people at the centre of care and explores new ways of making a difference.
Cancer is more than just a medical diagnosis—it’s a deeply personal matter. Behind every diagnosis lies a unique human story – stories of grief, pain, healing, resilience, love and more.

That’s why a people-centred approach to cancer care that fully integrates each individual’s unique needs, with compassion and empathy, leads to the best health outcomes.
Every experience with cancer is unique and it will take all of us, united, to create a world where we look beyond the disease and see the person before the patient. A world where the needs of people and communities are at the centre of health systems.
We are spreading awareness to all our members about this special day and for more information about this day , we recommend to see more at : https://www.worldcancerday.org/about

Adapt. Improvise. Grow. Your Powerful Playbook for Workplace Excellence.
2025-02-13 17:00 - 18:00
Adapt. Improvise. Grow.
Your Powerful Playbook for Workplace Excellence.
Thursday 13th February | 5-6pm | Grassroots Workspace, 46 Woodstock Road | FREE

A one-hour demo & networking event where you’ll have the opportunity to join in our engaging skill-building activities that will help grow your business.

For leaders and teams, here’s something game-changing: learn transformational improv techniques. It’s a secret weapon for building a more adaptable, creative and connected workplace that you can apply in work immediately.

When Google & Disney wanted innovation & storytelling workshops, they came to us.

Now you too can learn the skills needed to navigate uncertainty + co-create with ease. Crack how to make meetings matter + re-energise your time together.

We love that moment when the penny drops and our clients see the value of the LIFEPASS improvisation principles.

We start with refreshments at 5pm in the Grassroots Workspace at 46 Woodstock Road. Free pizza included. Places are limited to only 20 spots, so sign up now to secure yours and see for yourself.

Button: <Yes, I want to come!>
Link for button: https://impro.org.uk/services-products/training/oxford-demo/

Details
Date:
Thursday 13th February
Time:
5pm-6pm
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
Members Only
Event Tags:
Grassroots
Organiser
Paul Jackson Associates
Phone
+44 (0) 7973 953 586
Email
ed@impro.org.uk
View Organiser Website
Venue
Grassroots Workspace

Neurodiversity Awareness Workshop
2025-02-19 11:00 - 2025-02-20 12:00
Event Start Time
26/02/2025 – 11:00

Event End Time
26/02/2025 – 12:00

Venue
Barclays Oxford Eagle Lab, Wood Centre For Innovation Stansfeld Park, Quarry Rd, Oxford, OX3 8SB

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/embracing-neurodiversity-the-power-of-neuro-inclusive-workplaces-tickets-1144112604599

This workshop will explore neurodiversity as the natural variation in how human brains function.

In today’s rapidly changing workplace, embracing neurodiversity is more than an ethical choice— it’s a strategic advantage.

This workshop will explore neurodiversity as the natural variation in how human brains function and delve into conditions like autism, ADHD, and dyslexia, which contribute unique strengths and skills to any organization.

Participants will discover how tapping into diverse perspectives, thinking styles, and problem-solving approaches can drive innovation, enhance creativity, and boost overall productivity. To cultivate a truly inclusive and dynamic work environment, organizations must move beyond good intentions to implement tangible strategies.

This includes creating reasonable accommodations such as flexible work schedules, sensory-friendly spaces, and clear communication practices. These measures are essential for supporting neurodivergent employees and fostering a workplace culture where everyone can thrive. Through neurodiversity training and awareness, organizations can adopt neuro-affirming practices that break down stereotypes and reduce stigma.

These initiatives empower neurodivergent individuals to contribute their full potential without fear of judgment or discrimination, enriching the workplace with unique insights and bolstering team success

We do hope you can join us on 26th February for this empowering, interactive workshop. If you have any queries about the event, please email: kester.matthew2@barclays.com

**IMPORTANT** Transport Links

Bus: The Nuffield Orthopaedics and Wood Farm Primary School bus stops are 5-10 minutes’ walk from the centre, services bus routes 900, 700 and 10

Bicycle: Showers and bicycle storage available

Parking: There is no parking available on site

Please contact Kester Matthew if you have any further queries via email: kester.matthew2@barclays.com

Thank you.

Knights - Professionals On Hand (Employment Law)
2025-02-20 | Grassroots Workspace, 46 Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HT, United Kingdom
Knights is a recent joiner to Grassroots and will be supporting the entrepreneurial community with professionals on hand to address any of your legal challenges.
Knights is a legal and professional services business with 1,000+ professionals delivering high-quality services to over 10,000 business clients from 23 office locations across the UK.
Knights will have members of the team here in Grassroots throughout the next months who specialize in:

Asset Management
Property Litigation
Dispute Resolution
Property Management
Development & Consumer Law
Regulatory Law
Commercial Law
Employment Law
Dispute Resolution
Immigration Law

Oxford - Small99's People, Planet, Pint™: Sustainability Meetup
2025-02-25 17:00 - 19:00
Pop down to your local People Planet Pint meetup to find more about what’s going on locally with sustainability and how you can get involved.
No pitches, PowerPoints or panels. Just People, Planet, Pint/s.
Your local meetup is a great place to start your journey or continue learning, and meet diverse people to chat about life and how we can sustain it. Every job is a climate job, so come along and learn about how you can take action, as well as what is going on locally.
We welcome everyone, regardless of their experience or background. People Planet Pint is a space where everyone can feel comfortable learning about sustainability and sharing their ideas.
Afterall, creating a sustainable future requires connected communities. And what better way to bring everyone together than over a drink?
Prefer a Pastry to a Pint? Head along to ‘People Planet Pastry’! Equally relaxed and welcoming, they run during the day and offer an informal way to learn about what is going on locally in sustainability.

Date and time

Starts on Tue, 25 Feb 2025 17:00 GMT

Location

The Royal Oak
42-44 Woodstock Road Oxford OX2 6HT
Show map

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event
Eventbrite’s fee is non-refundable.

About this event

Event lasts 2 hours

Your Volunteer Hosts
Ruth is a founding member of OXygen, a purpose-led design agency focusing on accessibility and sustainability in digital design and communications for global clients. She also works as part of the wider Oxford HR Group, leading on impact measurement and communications. Ruth holds a degree from the London School of Economics and currently studies part time for an MSc in Sustainable Development at the University of Sussex. She lives just outside of Oxford with her dog and has a keen interest in climate action.
As the founder of two successful digital marketing businesses and an ex-PwC consultant, Ned Wells has helped organisations of every hew to thrive through precise, strategic, digital marketing.
Today, he only works with organisations that prioritise people and planet alongside profit. B Corps, Greentech businesses, social enterprises and charities that trade. His passion and expertise is crafting marketing strategies to drive social and environmental change.
Outside of work he’s an emergency foster carer, a business coach for prison-leavers, and a campaigner for cleaner rivers. He serves as a trustee for a primary education charity in Oxfordshire and for a grant-making foundation in London. Oh and he’s learning to do a handstand and sing in Welsh (not at the same time).

Our Sponsor
KRYSTAL are an award-winning, 100% renewably powered web hosting provider, with datacentres in the UK, US, & Europe. They are climate positive, and their approach centres on value, quality and transparency.
We are delighted to announce our partnership with Krystal (the UK’s only B Corp web hosting/cloud provider), and welcome them on board as sponsors of the People, Planet, Pint events.
This means the first 33 drinks are on Krystal at every event, and has allowed us to invest and upscale the series to accelerate action on climate change.
Simon Blackler is the founder of KRYSTAL, and Co-Founder of MillionTreePledge.
About Us
Small99 provides carbon reduction plans for micro and small businesses. With a simple measurement tool and practical actions broken down into 10 minute to-do lists, Small99 empowers the 99% of businesses to start on their sustainability journey, and win more customers while doing so.
Tickets : Oxford – Small99’s People, Planet, Pint™: Sustainability Meetup Tickets, Tue 25 Feb 2025 at 17:00 | Eventbrite

See you all there!

G_R team

February Wine-Down with G_R team
2025-02-28 15:00 - 17:00
Dear Members,
It’s that time of the month again!
We are excited to invite you to our monthly office wine-down , where we’ll celebrate all our hard work and the great times we’ve shared this month.
Join us for a fun-filled evening of great cheese, great company, and better wine 🙂
Details:
🗓 Date: 28th February
⏰ Time: 3pm
📍 Location: Grassroots Kitchen
If you have any questions, ask any of the G_R team members! 🙂
We shall see you all there 🙂
Warm regards,
Norbert , Giulia and Lliwen 🙂

Shrove Tuesday/Pancake Day 2025
2025-03-04 08:00 - 17:00
When? 4th of March
Where ? G_R Kitchen
Time ? 9am-5pm

What is Shrove Tuesday/Pancake Day?
Shrove Tuesday, often referred to as Pancake Day, is a Christian tradition that marks the day before the start of Lent. It’s a day of preparation and feasting before the 40-day period of fasting and reflection leading up to Easter. On this day, many people indulge in pancakes as a way to use up rich and indulgent ingredients like eggs, milk, and sugar before the fasting period begins.
When is Shrove Tuesday/Pancake Day?
Shrove Tuesday falls on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, which varies from year to year. In 2025, Shrove Tuesday will be celebrated on March 4th. The date changes each year based on the date of Easter, which is determined by the lunar calendar.
How to Celebrate Shrove Tuesday/Pancake Day
There are various ways to celebrate Shrove Tuesday/Pancake Day, but the most popular tradition is, of course, making and enjoying pancakes. Here’s how you can celebrate this delicious holiday:

Pancake Breakfast: Start your day with a hearty pancake breakfast. You can make traditional thin crepe-style pancakes or fluffy American-style pancakes, depending on your preference.
Pancake Toppings: Get creative with your pancake toppings. Classic choices include maple syrup, fresh fruit, whipped cream, and chocolate chips. Some also enjoy savory pancakes with ingredients like cheese and bacon.
Pancake Parties: Host a pancake party or potluck with friends and family. Everyone can bring their favorite pancake toppings, and you can have a pancake cook-off to see who makes the best stack!
Charity Pancake Races: In some regions, you might find charity pancake races where participants race while flipping pancakes in a frying pan. It’s a fun and quirky tradition!
Attend Church Services: Many churches hold special services and pancake breakfasts on Shrove Tuesday as a way for the community to come together before the solemnity of Lent.

History of Shrove Tuesday/Pancake Day
The name “Shrove Tuesday” comes from the word “shrive,” which means to confess one’s sins and receive absolution from a priest. It’s a day for Christians to prepare their hearts and souls for the penitential season of Lent. The tradition of making pancakes on this day is believed to have originated in medieval England as a way to use up ingredients like eggs, milk, and sugar before Lenten fasting began.
Today, Shrove Tuesday has become a secular celebration enjoyed by people of all backgrounds, with a primary focus on the joy of pancake indulgence.
Shrove Tuesday, known as Pancake Day in many parts of the world, is a delightful occasion to gather with loved ones, savour delicious pancakes, and embrace the spirit of celebration before the solemnity of Lent. Whether you’re flipping pancakes in a race or savouring a stack at home, Shrove Tuesday is a day to indulge in this tasty tradition.

If all this sounds tasty enough, join us on the day in the Grassroots kitchen where we will have plenty of pancakes for all members , with loads of toppings and more!

See you all there 🙂

G_R team

Taylor Wessing Clinic
2025-03-05 09:00 - 17:00 | Grassroots Workspace, 46 Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HT, United Kingdom
Join Taylor Wessing at Grassroots for an insightful clinic!
James Horman from Taylor Wessing is a seasoned partner and corporate lawyer with extensive expertise in complex cross-border business transactions. With a focus on M&A, IPOs, joint ventures, structured equity investments, venture capital, and growth capital financing rounds, James provides comprehensive advice throughout the business lifecycle. His clients include founders, growth companies, VC investors, institutions, and listed companies across both the LSE and Nasdaq, with a strong emphasis on the technology and structured investment sectors. Having started his journey at Taylor Wessing in 2010 as a trainee, James brings a wealth of experience to this session.
Let us know at the Reception if you feel this applies to you – we’ll get you in touch with James!

Knights - Professionals On Hand (Real Estate Law)
2025-03-06 | Grassroots Workspace, 46 Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HT, United Kingdom

Free Coaching Drop-in with Claudia Filsinger, Moving Maps Ltd. (Brenner Room)
2025-03-11 09:00 - 17:00 | Grassroots Workspace, 46 Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HT, United Kingdom

St. Patricks Day at G_R
2025-03-17 16:00 - 18:00
Bring out your green!
St. Patrick’s Day—observed every March 17—is packed with parades, good luck charms, and all things green. The event started as a religious holiday, but over time it’s become a celebration of Irish culture.
St. Patrick might be the patron saint of Ireland—but he didn’t always live in Ireland. Patrick was born in Britain in the fourth century and didn’t arrive in Ireland until he was 16 years old, when he was sent to work in the country.
After he arrived, Patrick became interested in Christianity and started teaching others about the religion. He is said to have converted many of the country’s residents to Christians, and now St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on the day Patrick supposedly died.

MYTHS BUSTED
St. Patrick was a real person, but some of the traditions associated with him and the holiday are actually myths. For instance, you’ll often see the four-leaf clover on St. Patrick’s Day. However, according to legend, Patrick used a three-leaf clover, or shamrock, as part of his teachings. Even though it’s possible for a shamrock to grow a fourth leaf, a four-leaf clover is just considered a symbol of good luck.
Another legend says that Patrick chased all the snakes out of Ireland. The problem? These creatures never actually lived in the country. In fact many animals found throughout Europe and North America don’t live on the island of Ireland—the ocean keeps the critters away.

So, with all this have being said, join us for a GREEN afternoon in the Grassroots kitchen from 4pm, where we will celebrate it accordingly.
We will have some snacks, drinks and board games and hopefully many of us will be dressed up in GREEEEN!

All members are welcome!

See you all there 🙂

G_R team

March Wine-Down with G_R team
2025-03-28 15:00 - 17:00
Dear Members,
It’s that time of the month again!
We are excited to invite you to our monthly office wine-down , where we’ll celebrate all our hard work and the great times we’ve shared this month.
Join us for a fun-filled evening of great cheese, great company, and better wine 🙂
Details:
🗓 Date: 28th March
⏰ Time: 3pm
📍 Location: Grassroots Kitchen
If you have any questions, ask any of the G_R team members! 🙂
We shall see you all there 🙂
Warm regards,
Norbert , Giulia and Lliwen 🙂

Knights - Professionals On Hand (Employment Team)
2025-04-10 | Grassroots Workspace, 46 Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HT, United Kingdom

TMM IRL: Marketing
2025-04-24 18:00 - 20:00
Chris Barnett, Director at 1973 Ltd; and Emily Le Merle, Marketing Manager at Informa

The Marketing Meetup Oxford is an informal, friendly place for the marketers of Oxford to meet, learn, and share knowledge with one another. Come in ‘listen’ not ‘sell’ mode 🙂

We’ll be back at Grassroots for this one, and we just want to get together, say hello, have a chat, and have a nice time.
Think of this as a community event, where the focus is very much on you meeting other people in a chilled out friendly space. We’ll chat over food and drink, listen to an inspirational speaker or two, chat some more, and go home buzzing with new contacts and new ideas.
Let’s have a lovely night in the company of some amazin’ people.
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The format of the night:
6.00 pm – doors open – drinks, networking, and smiles
6.30 pm – introduction and talks begin
7.15 pm – talks finish, networking, listening, saying hello, and positively lovely people – a nice chilled out time 🙂
7.45 pm – end of the night – you leave with new contacts and fresh ideas
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Supported by Sharp Ahead, a full service B2B digital marketing agency serving organisations with specialist B2B products and services. Check them out at https://sharpahead.com
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And finally…
This is a donation ticketed event. The ticket price is yours to choose, from £3 to £30 🙂
We of course understand that these are tough times, so if you are experiencing financial hardship and cannot afford the minimum donation amount, please reach out to el@themarketingmeetup.com and we’ll find a ticket for you (provided capacity hasn’t already been reached!) 🙂
Please let your marketing friends and colleagues know about this group too, I hope to build it into a great resource for the community over the coming months and years. Attendance will be taken at this event. If you sign up but don’t show up, this has a knock on effect on event arrangements. If it happens 3 times, you’re outta here! This is simply a measure to allow appropriate respect to the organisers, speakers, sponsors, and your fellow community members 🙂
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See you there!

Knights - Professionals On Hand (Regulatory Law)
2025-05-08 | Grassroots Workspace, 46 Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HT, United Kingdom
