Name: November Lunch - Whittle's Restaurant
Start: 2024-11-06T13:00:00+01:00
End: 2024-11-06T16:00:00+01:00
Location: Whittle's at Binswood

Join Us for Our November Monthly Meeting at the fabulous Whittle's Restaurant,located in Binswood Hall,Leamington Spa. Whittle’s bar, bistro and restaurant is bursting with English charm and character, with a stunning chic and relaxed atmosphere which makes it the perfect venue for our November lunch.
We invite you to join us for a welcome drink and networking opportunities, followed by a delightful two-course lunch with tea and coffee. Followed by two exceptional guest speakers, Jessica Ward and Bianca Rodrigues
Jessica Ward trained as a contemporary dancer and choreographer at Trinity Laban, performing with their resident company, Transitions. After an injury, she transitioned to teaching, working in various schools before becoming Principal of Elmhurst Ballet School in 2010.
Jessica has a passion for choreography, creating works for youth companies like the award-winning team at The Grange Opera. She chairs the national Music and Dance Scheme schools' head teachers group, serves on the Society of Heads committee, and is a Team Inspector for the Independent Schools Inspectorate. In 2021, she joined the New Adventures' Board of Trustees.
Jessica Ward's dedication makes her an inspiring speaker for the Ladies First Lunch.

Despite a series of personal challenges after settling in the UK, Brazilian-born Bianca Rodrigues is now finding her all-important identity again after leaving behind a high-flying career. And today, the passionate foodie is building on the popularity of her Bia’s Kitchen Show with a brand new recipe book.
The main objective behind all her projects is to showcase the breadth of talent on the local foodie scene as well as champion independent businesses.
Bianca is an inspiration to women who face huge change and adversity in their lives but come out fighting. She is on a journey of reinvention – but is empowered to help others along the way.