Breakfast @ Otto
2025-09-04 07:30 - 09:00 (Europe/London)
📍 Otto, Guernsey
📅 Thursday 4th September | 7:30am – 9:00am
Join us for our next Young Business Group breakfast event at Otto, bringing together members and guests for a morning of good food, networking, and fresh perspectives.
We’re pleased to welcome Shelaine Green, Chair of Women in Public Life, as our guest speaker. Shelaine will reflect on Guernsey’s 2025 General Election – which saw a record number of women elected – and share more about the organisation’s work to inspire and support islanders to consider roles in public office and on public boards.
Guests will enjoy a buffet of hot and cold Italian breakfast dishes, with plenty of choice to start your day well. If you have any dietary requirements, please provide these when booking.
It promises to be an insightful session, highlighting why the work of Women in Public Life is so important, and offering members the chance to learn more about their role in encouraging greater representation and engagement across our community.
This breakfast is also a trial event, so if you haven’t attended YBG before and would like to see what we’re about, this is a perfect opportunity to come along and experience the group.
⏰ Please arrive promptly for a 7:30am start. The event will finish by 9:00am so you can head straight into your working day.
Spaces are limited, so early booking is encouraged. Spaces can be booked here.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Summer Party! @ Peninsula Hotel
2025-08-07 18:00 - 23:30 | The Peninsula Hotel, Les Dicqs, Vale, Guernsey, GY6 8JP, United Kingdom
Join us for one of the highlights of our social calendar — the YBG Summer Party.
Set in the stunning grounds of the Peninsula Hotel, this is a chance for members to relax and unwind together, celebrate the summer in style, and enjoy an evening of great food, music and company.
Whether you’re reconnecting with familiar faces or making new connections, the evening promises a laid-back atmosphere with a little something for everyone — from BBQ favourites and garden games to good conversation and music into the night.
Your evening includes:

Return transport from Town (Spaces are first come, first served)
Welcome BBQ and refreshments
Garden games and entertainment
A relaxed summer setting to network and socialise

We’re also grateful to Sovereign and Your Island Pension for their generous contributions in support of this event.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Dinner @ Sizzle and Stone
2025-07-10 18:00 - 22:00
Join YBG for a summer evening of great conversation, hands-on dining, and inspiring local insight in the stunning setting of the Rock Garden at Fermain Valley.
We’ll kick things off with a welcome cocktail on the terrace, followed by a sociable two-course dinner cooked the Sizzle and Stone way – that means you’ll be cooking your own meal at the table on a volcanic hot stone, making this an experience as interactive as it is delicious.
🌿 Guest Speakers: Naomi & Ben Tustin, Guernsey Seaweed
We’re thrilled to welcome back our 2024 Bill Green Award Winners, Naomi and Ben Tustin of Guernsey Seaweed, who will be sharing their journey from startup to sustainable success, as well as insights into the island’s marine resources and the future of food innovation – you’ll even get to taste test the product as you cook your food!
Expect a relaxed, flavoursome evening connecting with fellow young professionals – with views, drinks, and conversation to match. As always, please let us know of dietary requirements or preferences – it really is important so we can cater to your needs.
🎟️ Spaces are limited – early sign-ups are encouraged! Book your place here: here.

Creative Networking @ Crêpe Maison
2025-06-05 18:00 - 21:00
Something a bit different this June…
We’re swapping boardrooms for brushstrokes! Join us on Thursday 5th June from 6:00pm for an inspiring evening at the stunning Renoir Tea Gardens, Moulin Huet.
Just like Renoir once did, we’ll be out on the lawn trying our hand at landscape painting, guided by local artist Tim Gaudion. It’s a relaxed, beginner-friendly session – no experience needed – followed by canapés and drinks as the sun sets over the cliffs.
A coach will depart from St Peter Port at 6pm sharp, with return transport after the event. Please ensure you are ready to board the bus 15 minutes before departure at 5.45pm. Exact details of coach pick-up to be confirmed, but it will be in the centre of town.
Please note, the coach is first come, first served, so early sign-ups are encouraged. We ask that if your plans change, please let us know so we can offer your place to someone else, as we usually have a waiting list.
All painting materials are included. We only ask that you bring yourself, your curiosity, and maybe something warm to wear, should it get chilly!
Spaces are limited, and this creative evening is one you won’t want to miss. Please let us know of any dietary requirements in advance

Drinks & Canapés @ Candie Gardens
2025-04-30 18:00 - 21:00
We’re teaming up with UN1TY and Little Green Energy for a sustainably-focused evening at Candie Gardens Museum on Thursday 30th April from 6pm 🌿
Expect great conversations, big ideas, and plenty of opportunities to meet like-minded young professionals.
About the Event
Join us at the beautiful Candie Gardens Museum for an evening of thought-provoking talks and lively discussion led by local experts in the renewable energy and sustainability sectors. This will be followed by informal networking over artisan canapés and drinks, giving you the opportunity to connect with other professionals, entrepreneurs, and business owners.
Speakers & topics
We are pleased to welcome the following guest speakers:
• Rollo De Sausmarez & Caitlin Duquemin of UN1TY
• Ben Le Huray & Simon De La Rue of Little Green Energy
Our speakers will cover a wide range of topics designed to give you practical insights and fresh ideas, including:
From UN1TY:
Quick, effective ways to make your business more sustainable
Free, trusted resources you can use to start or improve your sustainability journey
How to influence positive change within your business, even if you’re not the one in charge
And from Little Green Energy:
Why renewable energy needs to be for everyone, not just older or wealthier generations
The business case for first-time buyers investing in renewable solutions
Where to start: practical advice on taking your first steps into renewable energy
💥 FREE trial event — if you’ve never been to a YBG event, this is the perfect one to give it a go!
Secure your spot here.
As usual, please do let us know of any dietary requirements – we look forward to seeing you there.

Breakfast Event @ Christies
2025-04-03 07:30 - 09:00
As the upcoming Guernsey election approaches, it is crucial to understand the importance of your vote.
Join us for a focused discussion on the electoral process, with a speaker from the States Outreach Team who will outline why voting matters and how you can participate in the election.
Additionally, Lindsay Freeman from Future Guernsey will be in attendance to provide insights ahead of their latest manifesto and address any questions regarding their plans for the island’s future.
This event presents a valuable opportunity to engage with key issues ahead of the election and connect with networking friends, old and new.
This event is a free trial to anyone who hasn’t experienced YBG before. Breakfast will be provided.
Spaces are limited, so please sign up today to secure your place. You can secure your place here.
To enjoy a free trial please email Mike on ybgsocials@gmail.com

AGM Dinner @ Otto Italian Kitchen
2025-03-06 18:00 - 22:00
Get ready for our Annual General Meeting at Otto Italian Kitchen!
Join us for a night of great food, great company, and to hear from President, Rebecca Hale, as she takes stock of the last 12 months and prepares to hand over to incoming President, Sophie Bonakdar. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to network and connect with fellow young professionals. See you there!
Reserve your spot here.
Menu for the evening is below. As usual, please let us know of any dietary requirements.

What’s in store?
🍷 Drinks on arrival
🍝 A delicious Italian feast
📊 AGM insights – our year in review, future plans and changes to the committee

Party Menu
STARTERS TO SHARE
FOCACCIA OLIVES – Homemade warm fluffy bread with olives and romesco dip.
VEGAN FRITTO MISTO (VEO) (GF) – Mix of vegetables in tempura .
AUBERGINE PARMIGGIANA (GF) (VEO) Otto baked eggplant parmiggiana
CROCCHE 8 – Deep-fried potato croquette, ham & cheese
MAINS TO SHARE
BEEF PUTTANESCA (GF) – Filet beef slivers with organic tomato sauce, olives , capers & chilli flakes
GRICIA – Rigatoni pasta cooked in creamy pecorino cheese & crispy pancetta
MARGHERITA BURRATA(V) – Sourdough pizza margherita with burrata cheese.
SIDE SPINACH PESTO & PARMESAN SALAD

Drinks @ St Pierre Park with Pollinator Project
2025-02-06 18:00 - 22:00
Join us for an engaging evening of networking and thought-provoking discussion at St Pierre Park on Thursday, 6 February 2025 from 6pm.
We’ve invited Gordon Steele, Chair of the Pollinator Project, to share his insight into the Pollinator Project, its mission, and the vital work being done in Guernsey to protect these essential species.
He will also discuss the crucial role pollinators play in biodiversity and food security, highlighting why their conservation matters now more than ever. Attendees will also get an exclusive look at the exciting initiatives the project has lined up and discover practical ways to get involved — whether as individuals or as part of the wider business community.
This is an excellent opportunity to not only gain insight into how local environmental initiatives can have a wider impact, but to connect with fellow professionals and expand your network.
If you have never attended a YBG event before, we’re offering this as a free trial event. Why not join us and get a flavour of what Young Business Group has to offer.
Grab your spot and RSVP here.
Spaces are limited, please register your interest, along with any dietary requirments before 4 February to secure your place.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Any questions or to arrange a free trial, please email Mike on ybgsocials@gmail.com

Breakfast @ Walkers with Breakfast from Coco
2025-01-23 07:30 - 21:00
Join us for our first event of the year on Thursday 23 January 2025 from 7:30 AM at Walkers’ offices at Helvetia Court.
Guest speakers Paul McCormick and Robyn Bowyer-Smith, Financial Advisers at Gower, will be sharing their views on the sorts of things we should be thinking about to get set up financially for the next 12 months and beyond. From following good financial habits to setting financial goals – join us next week to find out more and get inspired to review your finances and make good financial decisions in 2025 onwards.
Grab your tickets here.
This is a free trial event. If you have a friend, colleague or family member who wants to give YBG a try, please email Mike Fogarty at ybgsocials@gmail.com

YBG Xmas Party @ Good Rebel
2024-12-05 18:00 - 2024-12-06 00:00
Get into the festive spirit and join us for a night of wonderful food, drink and of course wonderful company.
Steve and the talented team of Good Rebel will be treating us to a delicious three course meal. Please see menu choices below.
More details to follow but don’t delay and sign up here.

Drinks @ Art for Guernsey
2024-11-07 18:00 - 21:00
On Thursday 7 November we’re teaming up with the Association for Project Management (APM) to host an exclusive event at the Art for Guernsey Gallery on Mansell Street.
Kicking off at 6:00 pm, YBG and APM are delighted to offer members the chance to view the artwork, hear from founder David Ummels and connect and network across the two organisations in an informal and relaxed setting.
What You can Expect

An exclusive after hours tour of the exhibition ‘Taking Stock’
Insights from founder, David Ummels about his mission to make art accessible for all
Choice of refreshments
Delicious canapés from James Ferguson and the team at Cooked

We’ll also be hearing from the Channel Islands lead for APM, Ed Mason-Smith about the new branch and the role it plays in supporting local project professionals.
Book your place here.

About the Exhibition – Taking Stock: Reflecting on the Past, Looking to the Future
Specially extended just for us! The exhibition presents a selection of artworks from the diverse exhibitions curated over the last eight years, featuring many local artists and international artists in residence who have consistently repsonded to the culture, values and natural beauty of our Islands through their work. The exhibition is a celebration of Guersney and an opportunity to reflect on all that the Gallery has achieved so far, including the resounding success of the Renoir exhibition.

Wine Tasting @ the Bathing Pools
2024-10-03 18:00 - 23:00
Join us on Thursday 3 October at 6pm at the Bathing Pools for a unique wine tasting experience – with a twist!
After some great feedback last year, we’re pleased to welcome back expert sommelier Simone Donazzan to guide us through the world of wine.
Once again we’ll be putting your taste buds to the test and pairing our wines with delicious charcuterie and great conversation.
Here’s what you can expect from the evening:

A carefully curated selection of wines
Delicious meat and cheese platters provided by the team at the Bathing Pools
Wine tasting with a twist! Put your palette to the test in a unique interactive session

Book your place here.
If you’d like to know more, get in touch with Social Sec Mike on ybgsocials@gmail.com, who will be more than happy to help.

Breakfast @ Crêpe Maison
2024-09-12 07:30 - 09:30
Join us at Crêpe Maison on Thursday 12 September 2024 from 7:30am to fuel up for the day, network and hear from distinguished guest speaker, Jon Moulton, CBE, as he shines a light on his incredible career to date.
Sign up here: Breakfast @ Crêpe Maison Tickets, Thu 12 Sep 2024 at 07:30 | Eventbrite

Summer Ball @ St Pierre Park
2024-08-02 18:00 - 23:00
Join us for an enchanted Summer Ball!
Get ready to step into a world of enchantment at our spectacular Summer Ball on Friday, 2 August 2024, from 6pm at St Pierre Park. This year’s theme: Enchanted Forest!
You can expect:

Drinks Reception on the Terrace: Kick off the evening with complimentary drinks, thanks to our generous sponsor, Specsavers.
Dinner in La Fontaine: Enjoy a delicious 3 course dinner with wine included – choose from the menu options attached when booking.
Live Band: Bring your dancing shoes and hit the dance floor for a night of unforgettable music and fun with music from the talented, Underdog.

Special Guest Speaker: During the evening, we’ll be joined by John Perkins, CEO of Specsavers. As they celebrate 4 decades in business, John will share the remarkable journey of Specsavers over the past 40 years, along with valuable personal insights and advice on building a successful global company.
Event Details:

When: Friday, August 2, 2024, from 6pm
Where: St Pierre Park Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
What: Drinks reception, three-course meal, table wine and live band, kindly sponsored by Specsavers and Walkers
Dress Code: Black tie / dress to impress

About Specsavers: Founded in 1984 by Dame Mary and Doug Perkins, Specsavers has grown from humble beginnings to a global powerhouse with over 1,000 stores and around 17,000 employees. With its headquarters in Guernsey and over 500 employees locally, Specsavers is the island’s largest private employer. We’re honoured to have their support in making this event a magical evening.
Book Your Tickets: Don’t miss out on this enchanting night! Tickets are £55 each for members and £65 for non-members. Perfect for networking or treating clients, contacts, and friends. Hurry – tickets are selling fast! Gather your friends, colleagues and contacts and book a table of 10 for an evening you won’t forget.

Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-ybg-summer-ball-tickets-921846607017

Coastal cruise aboard Glad Tidings
2024-07-04 18:00 - 21:00
Members are in for a treat! For our next event, the good ship YBG will be taking to the open seas.
Join us on Thursday 4 July for an exclusive private boat charter, where we’ll be navigating the beautiful Guernsey coastline aboard Glad Tidings with Guernsey Coastal Cruises. Enjoy creating connections with refreshments served on board, all soundtracked by dulcet tones of Nathanial Eker-Male.
This is a members only event. Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ybg-july-event-tickets-925212985947?aff=oddtdtcreator

Summer drinks & canapés
2024-06-06 18:00 - 21:00
Join us next Thursday 6 June 2024 from 6pm for drinks and canapés and a panel discussion by recruitment specialists, Alexander Daniels.
Taking place at AD’s offices on Lefebvre Street, we’ll be hearing from Regional Director Sarah Elliott, Directors Bill Jackson and Shannon Goode and our very own Council member (and recruitment whizz), Emilia Bianco.
With offices all over the globe, including offshore, the panellists will be talking us through some of the current recruitment trends and issues and dispelling some of the most common misconceptions around recruitment in Guernsey.
Sign up via the link below by 6pm next Monday 3 June 2024, and don’t forget to let us know about any dietary requirements or additional needs.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/914858204517?aff=oddtdtcreator
If you or someone you know would like to give YBG a try, please feel free to come along and get a taste of what we’re all about! Details on how to attend as a free trial can be found on the Eventbrite page above.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Breakfast @ Dix Neuf
2024-05-02 08:00 - 09:00
We’re delighted to invite you for breakfast at Dix Neuf next Thursday 2 May 2024 from 7:30 am.
We’ll be joined by guest speaker and Director at the Guernsey Financial Services Commission, Alice Joy.
Alice will be giving us her specialist insight into the MONEYVAL evaluation process and the preparations the Commission made in advance of it. Alice will also be talking us through the Commission’s other priorities for 2024.
With such insights on offer, it’s an event not to be missed. Be sure to book your ticket by Monday 29 April to avoid disappointment:
Please don’t forget to let us know about any dietary requirements or additional needs.
– Networking – 7:30 to 8am
– ⁠Talk – 8 to 8:30am
– ⁠Breakfast – 8:30 to 9am

As this is a breakfast event, this is a free trial to all. If you or someone you know would like to give YBG a try, please do! Details on how to attend a free trail are in the FAQs below.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Breakfast @ Dix Neuf Tickets, Thu, May 2, 2024 at 7:30 AM | Eventbrite

AGM Dinner @ La Fregate Hotel
2024-04-04 18:00 - 21:30 | La Fregate Hotel, Beauregard Lane, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 1UT
Join us on Thursday 4 April 2024 from 6pm at the beautiful La Fregate Hotel and Restaurant for our Annual General Meeting.

Members are in for a treat! We’ll be hosting a drinks reception on arrival, followed by a delicious three course meal, specially curated for YBG by head chef Tony Leck, with a focus on local Guernsey produce.

View our bespoke menus below and be sure to sign up by Monday 1 April 2024 via the following link to avoid disappointment: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/april-agm-la-fregate-tickets-871284363987

As ever, don’t forget to let us know of any special dietary or other requirements.

Between courses we’ll be attending to some official AGM business including:

Saying goodbye and thank you to a few long standing Council members as they step down from a management role (but not from the organisation!);
Welcoming new Council members; and
Looking back over all we’ve achieved over the past 12 months.

Members will also have the opportunity to consider our accounts for the year ending 31 December 2023, and to ask any questions they may have of myself or my fellow Council members. Documents are being compiled and will be released soon.

Menu – A Celebration of Guernsey Produce
La Fregate homemade breads and Guernsey dairy butterJason’s Ham
pressed terrine of locally reared ham, crispy pork nugget, Bayeux mustard and Sark butter gratin, pickled hedgerow vegetables, green pea & ham veloutéBrill
Local water brill fillet cooked in Guernsey butter, Frank’s hand dived scallops, steamed new season asparagus & samphire tips, Guernsey Chancre crabmeat & lobster sauceOR
Beef
Slow roasted Guernsey beef fillet, Cowley’s farm Boulangère potatoes, flat cap mushroom, tomato concasse, green beans & pancetta, mushroom beurre blanc
Crème brûlée
Victor Hugo ’Exile’ rum crème brûlée, golden raisin ice cream, cocoa nib butter tuilles, caramel

Vegetarian Menu – A Celebration of Guernsey Produce
La Fregate homemade breads and Guernsey dairy butter
Gougères
Guernsey Dairy mature Cheddar gougères, Provençale vegetables, charred capsicum & zucchini, cheese crisp, red pepper puree
Asparagus ‘Florentine’
New season asparagus spears & wilted spinach, Guernsey butter puff pastry, soft poached egg, Sark butter Hollandaise, foraged Dulce seaweed dust
Selection of Bailiwick cheese/s
Girard’s Golden Guernsey goat’s cheese, Sark cheese & Guernsey Dairy smoked Cheddar, Guernsey raw honey and butter oatcakes, La Fregate garden apple chutney

Click here to book your space now!

Drinks @ Aztech
2024-03-14 17:45 - 22:30 | Aztech, Aztech Soccer, Rte de la Houge de Pommier, Guernsey GY6 8BD, GY6 8BD
Get ready for an evening of inspiration and insights at our upcoming March event, taking place on the slightly later date of Thursday 14 March 2024. With International Woman’s Day just around the corner, it was timely for us to team up with Lucy Kirby, Director of the Digital Greenhouse. Join us to hear Lucy share her experiences, shed light on the Digital Greenhouse’s impactful role in kick-starting new enterprises, and tell us a little more about their exciting Venture Challenge.
Lucy will be accompanied by a couple of founders who have directly benefited from the Digital Greenhouse’s support. They will be sharing their success stories and the invaluable guidance they received.
We’re holding this event at Marvin’s Sport Bar and Eatery at Aztech Soccer Centre (What3Words ///dozen.tomcat.weep), where we’ll also have the opportunity to test out their new interactive dartboards!
Transport will be provided from the Liberation Monument (and back) on a first come, first serve basis. To book a place on the bus, please be sure to tick the option on Eventbrite when you sign up. (The Liberation Monument is the large obelisk monument next to the Herm kiosk on the way to the North Beach Car Park. If you walk past the monument, there is a coach bay slightly further along the road towards the Sark Shipping office).

Details as follows:

5:45pm: For those with a space on the bus: departure from Liberation Monument. The bus will depart at this time, so please make sure to arrive promptly
6pm: Arrival and networking
7pm: Talk about the Digital Greenhouse, startups, and the Venture Challenge
8pm: A chance to network, enjoy some light bites, drinks and games 10:30pm: Bus from Aztech back to Liberation Monument

Sign up now on the Eventbrite link here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/drinks-marvins-at-aztech-tickets-850688501207?aff=oddtdtcreator

Drinks @ Little Big Brew Co.
2024-02-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Little Big Brew Co., 23 St. Georges Esplanade, Guernsey, Saint Peter Port, GY1 2BG
Join us at 6pm next Thursday 1 February 2024 for our second event of the year.
This time we’ll be meeting at the Little Big Brew Co on St George’s Esplanade for a tour of the brewery and a chance to sample some of the Brewery’s signature beers. Following the tour, there’ll be time to chat and network over drinks and pizza (courtesy of Otto). Board games will also be available for those wishing to showcase their competitive nature; and if you want to test out your artistic talents, you can even have a go drawing on the walls (seriously!).
When: Thursday 1 February 2024
Where: Little Big Brew Co, 23 St George’s Esplanade, Guernsey GY1 2BG
What time: 6pm (with the tour starting at 6:30pm)
To sign up, follow the link to Eventbrite below and book your ticket by Monday 29 January 2024.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brewery-tour-little-big-brew-co-tickets-805871000857
This is a free trial event so if you know of anyone who would like to give YBG a try please invite them to sign up.

Breakfast Event @ Walkers
2024-01-11 07:30 - 09:00 | Block B, Helvetia Court Les Echelons GY1 1AR St Peter Port
Welcome to 2024! We’re kicking off another brilliant year of networking with our first event on Thursday 11 January, 7:30 at Walkers’ offices at Helvetia Court.
A breakfast event and also a FREE TRIAL to all, UK university lecturer and online content creator James Wright FCCA ACCA, will also be joining us as he presents about how to successfully build your professional brand online.
If you’d like to hear about the benefits of social media, and how it can be harnessed to advocate and elevate your career, while catching up with a coffee and a delicious breakfast, order your ticket via the link in our stories and submit your menu choices by Tuesday 9 January to secure your spot – don’t forget to let us know of any dietary requirements.
New to 2024, we’ll be trialling Eventbrite for our event bookings going forward, so remember to click on the link provided on our emails and social posts. If you have any questions, reach out and let us know – we hope to see you all there! Book here at the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/…/breakfast-walkers…

Christmas Party @ The Slaughterhouse
2023-11-30 18:00 - 23:00
Start off the holiday season with a bang and join us for some festive fun on Thursday 30 November from 6:30pm at The Slaughterhouse.
Members will be treated to a glass of sparking on arrival followed by a delicious 3 course meal. Menu options below:
https://cdn.slaughterhouse.gg/media/20230912135218/Xmas-Party-Menu-SH.pdf
Please RSVP to ybgsocials@gmail.com with your menu choices and any dietary requirements by Thursday 23 November 2023.

Wine Tasting @ The Bathing Pools
2023-11-02 18:00 - 22:00 | The Bathing Pools, La Vallette, GY1 1AX
IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION

Due to the oncoming approach of storm Ciaran, we’ve made the decision to postpone this Thursday’s wine tasting event at La Vallette Bathing pools.

But, good news!! We will be holding the event NEXT THURSDAY 9 November instead, at the same time of 6pm.

If you RSVP’d previously, please email ybgsocials@gmail.com ASAP to let them know you can make it next week.

We’d hate for you to miss out on one of our most popular events in the calendar and are grateful to Simone, Helen and her team at the bathing pools for rescheduling, and look forward to seeing you next week!

Sign up is now open for our famous November wine tasting event!

Join us and master sommelier Simoné Donazzan as we indulge in an evening of fine wines, delicious charcuterie, and conversation.

Here’s what you can expect:

Five exquisite wines, selected especially for the group
A delicious selection of meats and cheese platters
The chance to expand your network in a relaxed environment with like-minded individuals

Always a popular event, please RSVP to YBGSocials@gmail.com to secure your place, along with any dietary requirements. Salut!

Breakfast Event @ Crepe Maison
2023-10-05 07:00 - 09:30
Breakfast at Crêpe Maison
Join us on Thursday 5 October 2023 at 7:30am for a chance to catch up and network over a tasty breakfast at Crêpe Maison.

Menu choices are as follows:
Croque Monsieur (a la Crepe Maison) – ham, comte, cantal, parmesan, creme Fraiche, cream, nutmeg
Continental – croissant, sourdough, emmental, cured ham, butter & bonne maman jam
Galette Complete – ham, egg, gruyere
Strictly Vegan – vegan cheese, vegan meat, mushrooms, cherry tomato
Avocado on Sourdough – Herritage tomato, balsamic reduction
Plus a tea, coffee or juice of your choice.

This time, we’ll be joined by guest speaker, Natalia Silvester, owner and Managing Director of the Silvester Group. The Silvester Group is a family run business operating some of Guernsey’s finest eateries, including Crêpe Maison and Waffle & Co. Natalia will be telling us all about her journey and her experiences in business so far, and giving us an insight into her newest venture – the Renoir Tea Garden at the beautiful Moulin Huet.
Please RSVP to ybgsocials@gmail.com by Monday 2 October 2023 with your menu choices and any dietary requirements.
This event is open to all as a free trial: if you know anyone who might like to come along and see what YBG is all about, please feel free to extend the invite and let us know.

Beach Clean @ Rousse
2023-09-21 17:30 - 20:00 | Rousse Point, Rousse, La Fontenelle, Guernsey, GY2 4SF
Beach Clean with La Société & Young Business Group Guernsey
Come and join La Société and The YBG for a unique networking experience. Make a difference while making connections.
Join us for a unique and rewarding evening at Rousse Point in Vale on Thu Sep 21, 2023, at 17:30.
La Société and Young Business Group Guernsey have teamed up for an event that is both a beach clean and an opportunity to network during Sustainable Finance Week.
We invite you to this fantastic opportunity to help preserve our natural environment and get to know like minded individuals while doing so.
All the necessary equipment, such as litter pickers and gloves will be provided but please feel free to bring your own. La Société will provide safe disposal of anything collected with a slight exception.
Louise of YBG will be aiming to create a piece of artwork either with, or based on the refuse and items collected to further highlight the importance of safeguarding the planet.
Remember to wear appropriate clothing, footwear and sun cream if needed. Please bring water in a reusable bottle.
La Société & Young Business Group Guernsey look forward to seeing you there!
Location: Rousse Point, GY2 Vale

Please click here to book your FREE ticket!

Drinks and Canapés @ Candie Gardens
2023-08-31 18:00 - 21:00
Come Together, Right Now… at Candie Gardens!
Join us on Thursday 31 August 2023 at 6pm for a private view of the ‘Twist & Shout’ Beatles exhibition at Candie Gardens (supported by Skipton International).
Drinks and nibbles will be provided.
We’ll be joined by Guest speaker, Helen Glencross, Director of Heritage Sites. She will be talking us through her role, the exhibition itself (and the very special link the Beatles had with Guernsey) and the upcoming Renoir exhibition, among other things.
This event is open as a TRIAL to all. If you’d like to give YBG a go, or you’re an existing member and would love to join us, please RSVP to ybgsocials@gmail.com by Monday 28 August with any dietary requirements.

Dinner @ Puffin & Oyster
2023-08-03 18:00 - 22:30 | Puffin & Oyster, Grand Havre, Guernsey, GY6 8JR, United Kingdom
For our incredible August dinner event… we are heading to the sea side!
Join us at Puffin & Oyster on Thursday, 3rd August at 6pm. As the event is out of town, the YBG have also chartered a bus service (limited spaces) from and back to town!
Pick up (for those on the bus) will 5.30pm from the bus stop in front of the Thomas De La Rue along the sea front.
On arrival, we’ve also included a welcome drink so you can enjoy a glass of Pimms or drink of your choice to start off the night.
We have exclusive use of the outdoor terrace and the front part of the restaurant, making the most of those stunning sea views and weather permitting, drinks and food will be served on the terrace but there is the option to be seated inside if the weather isn’t on our side.
We’ll hear from Sam Claxton from Visit Guernsey about our thriving tourism sector before tucking into the fabulous menu that Monique and the team at Puffin & Oyster have curated…
Starter
Shared tapas so no selection required, (individual plate provided for anyone with dietary requirements):
Salt and pepper calamari
Tomato bruschetta
Grilled flat bread
Chicken wings
Guernsey crab arancini, tomato fondue, saffron aioli, Parmesan
Mains
Flat-iron chicken thighs, rainbow slaw salad, polenta chips, chermoula yoghurt
Courgette, spinach and green herb risotto, peas, vegan feta, radish (ve)
Guernsey crab and king prawn linguine, preserved lemon butter, vine-ripened tomato and chilli
Bavette steak and Vietnamese rice noodle salad, cashews, lime, ginger and chilli dressing.
The P&O beef burger, streaky bacon, smoked Cheddar, BBQ relish, skin-on fries
Pizza: grilled sprouting broccoli, burrata, rocket (v)
Desserts
Little Biscoff filled doughnuts, caramelised banana, chocolate sauce, honeycomb ice cream (v)
Triple choc brownie, expresso ice cream, salted caramel sauce, almond wafers
passionfruit and lime panna cotta, caramelised pineapple, vanilla ice cream
Departure time (for those on the bus) is 10.30pm, and you will be dropped off point at the same place in town.
**Important note** Please kindly let us know if you will be requiring transport to/from the venue and also specify if this is just one way (if so which journey!) or both. Be warned, the bus will be leaving sharp at 5.30pm & 10.30pm and it is your responsibility to be there on time… If you have signed up to take advantage of the transport provided and you are not there on time, the bus may well leave without you!
GF/DF options are available so please kindly let ybgsocials@gmail.com know your menu choices and requirements when you RSVP.
Deadline to get in touch is Wednesday 26th July.

Breakfast @ Walkers
2023-07-06 07:30 - 09:00 | Helvetia Court, Helvetia Court, Les Echelons, St Peter Port, GY1 1AR, United Kingdom
Our July breakfast event will be taking place on Thursday, 6th July at the Walker’s offices at Helvetia Court, St Peter Port from 7.30am-9am.
On arrival, you’ll be greeted by the fabulous Dino and his iconic coffee Bike, followed by a fantastic selection of breakfast boxes from The Grazing Kitchen.
We will then be joined by Devon Jenkins, an Associate in the Employment team at Walkers for an enlightening talk about the upcoming changes to Guernsey’s discrimination law. As ever, there will be plenty of time to catch up and network before your working day begins.
To RSVP for this event, please e-mail ybgsocials@gmail.com by Friday, 30th June with any dietary requirements.
Please note that we will respond to confirm your place(s) so if you don’t hear back after a few days, feel free to pop us another e-mail or get in touch by Facebook Messenger or Linked In.

RIB Tour & Drinks @ Slaughterhouse
2023-06-15 17:45 - 21:00
Anchors Away!
We’ve got two RIBs lined up to take us across to Fermain where we’ll anchor up and enjoy a glass of bubbly before heading back to town for drinks and nibbles at the Slaughterhouse. We’ll have exclusive use of the upper deck area outside between 6 and 9pm. Capacity for the RIB tour is limited to 24 spaces, allocated on a first come, first serve basis. If you miss the boat to grab a spot (see what we did there…) or if you just don’t fancy it, feel free to head straight to the Slaughterhouse from 6pm to grab some refreshments before we’re joined by the others.
Please RSVP by Monday 12 June 2023 to ybgsocials@gmail.com if you’d like to join us. As this particular event is weather dependant we’ll be advising of any last minute changes to the email address provided. If you would prefer we contact you by alternative means please do let us know. TOP TIPS:

Boarding point is the Island RIB Voyages van on the Victoria (Crown) Pier (the one with the Boathouse Restaurant).
The van is bright orange and easy to spot – photo below to give you an idea of what to look out for.

Arrival no later than 5.45pm for departure promptly at 6pm. Journey time is approx. 45 minutes.
Dress appropriately! Bring something warm to wear on board if it gets chilly (waterproofs will be provided if needed). No high heels please!

Netwalking - June
2023-06-11 11:00 - 12:00
The YBG’s new initiative, ‘Netwalking’ is kick-starting with a lovely stroll around the Saumarez Nature Trail.
Lead by past president, Nicki Harrison, join us from the meeting point by Cobo Village car park. From there, we’ll head down the track alongside the Le Mare De Carteret playing fields and then across the road to the nature trail.

The loop will take us to the field adjacent to Saumarez park and then back again, taking about an hour (maybe slightly longer as we natter).
Feel free to bring along friends or family, (including the fluffy members of the family) and tag along for part or all of the walk. It’s a great excuse to stop at Cobo Tea Room, the Rockmount or Grandes Rocque beach afterwards and make the most of what’ll hopefully be a sunny Sunday!
If you’d like to come, please RSVP to ybgsocials@gmail.com with ‘June Netwalking’ and Nicki will add you to the list.
How to get there
There’s a decent amount of parking and cycling spaces in the cobo area and the 41 bus route stops in the area. Please car share if possible.
Notes
For the walk itself, please wear comfortable shoes and clothes. While the tracks are easy to walk, there will be patches of uneven ground and some small inclines.
Kindly note this is an informal chance to walk and talk and we aim to be as inclusive as possible so while it should only take an hour, we may slow down to accommodate all fitness levels. It’s not an exercise class but participation is still at your own risk.
