What a month it’s been at the Essex Chambers! After the outstanding success of our fourth Festival of Business our team are very much looking forward to a restful Christmas break. Whilst there’s still a few weeks to go before we can put our feet up and tuck into a box of Celebrations, let’s look back at a fantastic November for Essex.
Thank you to everyone who attended our most successful Festival of Business to date. You can read a full event summary on our dedicated article and get a feel of the day in this fantastic video from Box River Studios.
Yes, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and if you’d like to be in with a chance to win some amazing prizes and support a fantastic local charity why not enter our amazing Christmas Prize Raffle in support of Open Road.
Before you take a chance to read through all our brilliant member news let’s take a look back at the last month at the Chambers.
Happy Work Anniversary Lucy!
Congratulations to Lucy Childs, our amazing Events, Marketing & Communications Coordinator, who is celebrating 6 years with the Chambers!
Lucy is an integral part of our team, playing a vital role in planning and supporting our events, managing all our social media, and writing press releases and articles. We’re so grateful for everything Lucy brings to the team - from the energy of event days to the thoughtful storytelling that shines a light on our network’s achievements.
Here’s to Lucy - thank you for six years of dedication, enthusiasm, and excellence!
Festive Networking Returns to Tiptree Tearooms
After a year’s break, we were delighted to once again host an evening of festive networking at Tiptree Tearoom with our Patrons, Wilkin & Sons Ltd. The absence of the event in 2024 was certainly felt, and the enthusiasm from Members made its return in 2025 the perfect way to open the festive season for both attendees and staff.
This year’s festivities were made even more special as the event was held in the enchanting Secret Garden. Attendees were able to enjoy the cosy setting that was adorned with twinkling lights, fireplaces, and festive bunting, all centred around a beautiful real Christmas tree.
We are proud to work with and support an iconic and prestigious brand like Wilkin & Sons Ltd. They’ve been members of the Essex Chambers since 1999 and Patrons for over a decade. This year they’re celebrating 140 years of making their world famous and delicious jams and preserves. It was fascinating to hear from the company’s Chairman, Walter Scott, who captivated attendees with the brand’s history, heritage, and milestone achievements.
Connections and conversations were plentiful as attendees enjoyed tasting a bountiful spread of the delectable Tiptree treats. The networking continued into the tearoom museum and shop, where everyone had a chance to pick up discounted goodies ready for Christmas.
Dates of your Diaries
🎄 Christmas Networking Breakfast at Braxted Park – Thursday 11 December 2025
🎁 December Virtual Networking – Wednesday 17 December 2025
📱 A Guide to Managing the Risks of Social Media – Tuesday 13 January 2026
💊 Alcohol & Substance Use – The Hidden Cost to Your Business Webinar – Tuesday 27 January 2026
🤖 AI Can Change Your Life – Network with Rathbones – Thursday 29 January 2026
🚨 Protect your Business from Cybercrime Webinar – Thursday 26 February 2026
📸 Improving Your Instagram Skills Workshop – Tuesday 3 March 2026
👷♀️ Essex Build Expo 2026 – Friday 6 March 2026
📦 Networking Tour with London City Bond – Wednesday 11 March 2026
🖥️ Are You Protected from Cybercrime Workshop – Thursday 19 March 2026
🐧 Penguin Random House Networking Tour – Thursday 26 March 2026