Forthcoming events
We pride ourselves on our high quality events. With varied and interesting speakers sharing their business stories and knowledge, our popular pure networking breakfasts and opportunities to go behind the scenes of some fantastic York venues, York Professionals events are a fantastic and friendly place to meet and network with like-minded people.
Tue 11 March 2025, 18:00 - 21:00
Bowling Social at Hollywood Bowl
Join us for a fun and social evening at Hollywood Bowl on Tuesday 11th March as York Professionals compete playing an evening of ten pin bowling. Hollywood Bowl York is part of The Hollywood Bowl Group; the UKs best ten pin bowling alley packed with bowling fun, arcades, food, drink and activities! Included in the ticket price are two drinks vouchers, two games of ten pin bowling and supper. We hope you will join us!
Cost: £20 Member / £30 Non-Members
Speakers: Fun and social evening at Hollywood Bowl
Thu 3 April 2025, 8:00 - 9:30
Pure Networking Breakfast at The Milner York
Join us for our popular 'Pure Networking Breakfast at The Milner York' event. We'll be meeting with fellow professionals for pure networking over a traditional full English breakfast in The Swollen Gambler at The Milner York (formerly The Principal York). Book early to avoid disappointment!
Cost: £20 (Members only)
Speakers: Informal networking event
Tue 29 April 2025, 18:00 - 20:30
An Exclusive Evening at Queen Margaret's School, York
Join us on Tuesday 29th April as we enjoy an exclusive evening at Queen Margaret's School, York. As you turn off the road and head up the drive you can't fail to be impressed by the magnificent 75 acres of stunning parkland that surround you. We are delighted to be invited as guests for the evening at this prestigious venue to meet the new Head, Nicola Dudley, hear about the school whilst enjoying an evening of networking with refreshments and supper. (Transport from the city centre provided).
Cost: £25 Member | £35 Non Member
Speakers: Nicola Dudley, Head, Queen Margaret's School
Wed 14 May 2025, 11:30 - 18:00
A Day at the Races with York Professionals
Join us as we take fellow professionals for a day at the races on Wednesday 14th May 2025. We've secured half-price tickets for The County Stand at the first day of The Dante Festival, exclusively for York Professionals members. We'll be starting the day in style, meeting at The Old Liquor Store Restaurant & Bar on Bishopthorpe Road for some pre-races hospitality. We will then make our way over the road to York Racecourse for an exciting day's racing at this prestigious horse racing event where York Professionals guests will have the chance to enjoy special member privileges on the day.
Cost: £50 (Members only)
Tue 3 June 2025, 8:00 - 9:30
Pure Networking Breakfast at The Milner York
Join us for our popular 'Pure Networking Breakfast at The Milner York' event. We'll be meeting with fellow professionals for pure networking over a traditional full English breakfast in The Swollen Gambler at The Milner York (formerly The Principal York). Book early to avoid disappointment!
Cost: £20 (Members Only)
Speakers: Informal networking event
Thu 26 June 2025, 18:00 - 20:30
York Gin Tasting Experience at York Distillery, housed in the grounds of Middletons Hotel, Skeldergate
Join us for a gin tasting experience at York Distillery - the boutique distillery housed in the grounds of Middleton's Hotel on Skeldergate. Guests will be taken on a tour of the distillery to see, first hand, the famous gins being made, followed by a guided gin tasting experience where you will learn tricks and tips of gin and spirit tasting. The evening will conclude with a light supper and networking.
Cost: £35 Member | £45 Non Member
Speakers: Informal networking event
Thu 3 July 2025, 8:00 - 9:30
Breakfast at The Waterfront Cafe, York Marina
Sponsors, Ian Cartwright Mental Health First Aid Training, invite you to enjoy the spectacular view of York Marina over breakfast as we take fellow professionals to The Waterfront Cafe. There will be plenty of opportunity for networking at this popular event and guests will enjoy a hearty home cooked full English Breakfast. Make sure you join us for a brilliant start to your day!
Cost: £20 (Members Only)
Speakers: Informal networking event
Mon 14 July 2025, 18:00 - 20:30
Pure Networking Evening at Sora, Malmaison
Join us for an evening of pure networking at Sora, Malmaison on Monday 14th July 2025. Guests will be served a welcome drink of Peach & Lychee Spritz whilst enjoying an evening of networking with fellow professionals. A light buffet supper of canapés bringing a taste of some of the staple favourites from the menu will be served.
Cost: £25 Members | £35 Non-Members
Speakers: Informal networking event
Thu 21 August 2025, 19:00 - 21:00
Summer Social on Board City Cruises York
Join us and enjoy a different view of York for our popular 'Summer Social' event, sponsored by Asset Finance Solutions (UK) Ltd and Synergy Commercial Finance Ltd - two award winning brands with a single focus. Take in the open air on board York City Cruise's 'Captain James Cook' for this highly anticipated Summer Social event on Thursday 21st August 2025. We'll be cruising the River Ouse, enjoying a fish and chip supper and drinks whilst allowing plenty of time for networking. We hope you will join us!
Cost: £20 - Everyone welcome!
Speakers: Social networking evening
Tue 9 September 2025, 8:00 - 9:30
Pure Networking Breakfast at The Milner York
Join us for our popular 'Pure Networking Breakfast at The Milner York' event. We'll be meeting with fellow professionals for pure networking over a traditional full English breakfast in The Swollen Gambler at The Milner York (formerly The Principal York). Book early to avoid disappointment!
Cost: £20 (Members Only)
Speakers: Informal networking event
Tue 23 September 2025, 18:00 - 20:30
The Story of a Community Bar- The Angel on the Green
Join us for exclusive access to The Angel on the Green and hear the story of how a community rallied together to create a new ownership model which saved the venue from bankruptcy post-civid. Guests can enjoy the ambience of the surroundings whilst sampling a drink or two, enjoying a light supper whilst networking with like-minded professionals.
Cost: £25 Members | £35 Non-Members
Speakers: Bob Scrase, Financial Administrator, The Angel on the Green
Thu 2 October 2025, 19:00 - 23:59
The York Professionals White Rose Ball 2025
Join us for an exclusive evening of elegance and sophistication as guests gather for The York Professionals White Rose Ball on Thursday 2nd October 2025 in the Ebor Suite at York Racecourse. The dress code is strictly black and white, so join the fashionable crowd and dress to impress at this legendary social event which will celebrate Yorkshire’s finest as we gather together to raise a glass or two for the professional services sector in York.
Thu 9 October 2025, 8:00 - 9:30
Breakfast at The Waterfront Cafe, York Marina
Enjoy the spectacular view of York Marina over breakfast as we take fellow professionals to The Waterfront Cafe. There will be plenty of opportunity for networking at this popular event and guests will enjoy a hearty home cooked full English Breakfast. Make sure you join us for a brilliant start to your day!
Cost: £20 (Members Only)
Speakers: Informal networking event
Wed 5 November 2025, 8:00 - 9:30
Pure Networking Breakfast at The Milner York
Join us for our popular 'Pure Networking Breakfast at The Milner York' event. We'll be meeting with fellow professionals for pure networking over a traditional full English breakfast in The Swollen Gambler at The Milner York (formerly The Principal York). Book early to avoid disappointment!
Cost: £20 (Members Only)
Speakers: Informal networking event
Thu 27 November 2025, 18:00 - 21:00
Christmas Quiz and Social at Revolution, York
Join us for our Christmas Quiz and Social evening at Revolution, York. We'll be taking over the private space upstairs in Revolution for the night where you can relax and enjoy the ambience of the evening. Bring your colleagues to form a team and compete with fellow professionals for the coveted winners title. Included in the price is a welcome glass of fizz, a further drinks voucher to be redeemed at the bar and supper.
Cost: £30 Member | £40 Non Member