Lorna Waterfield

Lorna Waterfield

Production Manager

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Lorna is proficient, organised and highly motivated. Her day to day role is production manager, office manager and web developer.

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B4 Members enjoy the company of a living legend of the...

In December at Keble College, Peter Bennett-Jones, representing the Lord-Lieutenant as one of her Deputy Lieutenants, officially endorsed Raise’24. As an established television and film producer and agent, we were delighted to recently announce that Peter has agreed to become our Patron.

The Numbers Don’t Lie

B4 Ecosystems are an opportunity for B4 Members to share challenges, be inspired and learn from experts in their field. They began with our Business Development Ecosystem back in March 2023, which has been lead from day one by the always impressive Caroline O’Connor of Fourth Born. Caroline has been leading from the front as our other Ecosystems learn from her impressive example. Article by B4’s Richard Rosser

Leaders Lunch at RH

The magnificent RH at Aynho Park is the setting for a special invite only B4 Members Lunch in April.

Catering laundry solutions for spotless table linens by Freya Gutteridge, Oxwash

In the catering industry, pristine table linens are essential for enhancing both presentation and hygiene. Crisp, spotless linens create a professional atmosphere and ensure a safe dining environment for guests. Effective laundry solutions, such as the use of biodegradable detergents and advanced washing techniques, help maintain fabric quality and remove tough stains without harming the environment.

Why Hire a Private PA? By Shire & Wold Staffing

For those who lead busy, high-profile lives, Personal Assistants are no longer a luxury, they’re a necessity. Whether you’re a business leader, an influencer, or someone with a very busy lifestyle, keeping on top of your personal and professional commitments can be a challenge. A private PA is a great solution to maintain efficiency, organisation, and manage a seamless lifestyle.

Celebrating the B4 community on International Women’s Day

It’s International Women’s Day (IWD) today and we are celebrating some of the wonderful women in the B4 community in a series of articles. Today B4’s CEO, Richard Rosser, selects a wide range of women who have or are contributing to the success of the B4 community in very different ways.

Celebrating the B4 community on International Women’s Day

It’s International Women’s Day (IWD) today and we are celebrating some of the wonderful women in & beyond the B4 community in a series of articles. There are so many people who have or continue to support B4 in all they do, so thank you to all of the following. Huge apologies if we have missed anyone out!!

Celebrating the B4 community on International Women’s Day

It’s International Women’s Day (IWD) today and we are celebrating some of the wonderful women in the B4 community in a series of articles. Today we spotlight Members from Wellers, Business Bollox, Flight Club Oxford, Unipart and Oxfordshire Community Foundation.

Celebrating the B4 community on International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day (IWD) is this Saturday and we are celebrating some of the wonderful women in the B4 community in a series of articles. Here we spotlight Members from The Oxford Trust, High Spec Composites, Sobell House, B4, Nicholsons and Survivor Space Oxfordshire.

Celebrating the B4 community on International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day (IWD) is this Saturday and we are celebrating some of the wonderful women in the B4 community in a series of articles. Here we spotlight Members from BHO LLP, Nicholsons, Loqex, Blenheim, Tutu Chocolates and Jenny Harvey.

Celebrating the B4 community on International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day (IWD) is this Saturday and over the next few days we’ll be celebrating some of the incredible women who are part of our growing B4 community. We’ll be hearing about them and what makes them so special from those they work with and also hearing why Members like Helen Fallon, Managing Director of Global CTS, are such strong supporters of women in business.

The Power of Collective Leadership: How a CEO and Leaders Group...

Leadership can be a lonely journey. The weight of decision-making, the burden of responsibility, and the pressure to perform can often feel overwhelming. However, when leaders come together in a trusted environment to share their challenges, the results can be extraordinary. This was precisely the case for a dynamic group of six leaders who committed to a six-session journey of deep, candid conversations, mutual support, and transformational growth with the B4 CEO Circle.

Town v Gown 2025

The Town v Gown football fixture will return this March and for the first time in the event’s 130-year history will incorporate a women’s match.

HENLEY FESTIVAL REVEALS SENSATIONAL LINE-UP FOR 2025

Henley Festival presented by Westcoast is thrilled to reveal a glittering line-up of artists for 2025, appearing across five magical summer nights from 9-13 July. Henley Festival will once again deliver a programme full of world-class talent across music, comedy and more, with headliners including Diana Ross, McFly, Rick Astley, Matteo Bocelli, Jamie Cullum and Hacienda Classical.

B4 Welcomes MOTION3

Welcome to B4, Chris Smith and the team from MOTION3, a video agency near Oxford that specialises in creating high-impact visual content for businesses and organisations.

Raise’25 Golf Day

The Raise’25 Golf Cup will take place on Frilford Heath’s Red Course on Monday 15th September with up to £10,000 being raised for the ten Raise’25 charities. The inaugural event will also see teams compete for the Colin Rosser Memorial Cup. This is a charity event open to all.

Really Connect with B4 at The Story Museum

Telling your business story is a powerful tool for building trust because it humanises your brand, creating a deeper connection with your audience. We regularly see businesses ‘storytelling’ on social media to great effect and it’s something we want to help our Members do on a more regular basis.

10 Reasons why Deeper Business Connections Help to Build Trust

Deeper business connections offer a range of significant benefits that can contribute to long-term success. Developing deeper connections in business is not just about transactional benefits but about creating a network of support that nurtures growth, collaboration, and resilience. At B4, we help businesses make connections and build relationships. Some of our Members have been with us for well over 15 years as being part of a trusted community of people and organisations that understand the value of trust is a crucial part of their network building strategy.

Raise’24 Demonstrates the Power of Collaboration and Team Effort

At Keble College on Friday 13th December, one hundred representatives of Oxfordshire’s business and charitable communities came together to celebrate months of incredible fundraising efforts and as they all stood at the threshold of the hugely impressive Great Hall, they had already raised well over £20,000. That total has now soared to £37,500 thanks to the generosity of well over 500 donors and the hard work of 33 fundraisers.

Gala Dinner for Ukraine at Blenheim Palace

On Saturday evening, invited guests and dignitaries convened at Blenheim Palace for a wonderful fundraising event aimed at supporting Ukrainian students to help them access intensive, short-term bootcamps in innovation and entrepreneurship.

The Stables Studio: All Purpose Events Hub & Creative Studios

Welcome to The Stables Studio – your all-purpose events hub and creative studio located in the tranquil countryside, just a short drive from Oxford, Birmingham, and London. Whether you’re hosting a private event, a business meeting, or a creative workshop, we provide the perfect setting for ideas to flourish.

Ingram: We’re in the strongest position we’ve ever been

Tom Ingram is bullish about his prospects of reclaiming the biggest prize in national motorsport this weekend (5-6 October), as he prepares to go toe-to-toe for title glory in the British Touring Car Championship season finale at Brands Hatch.

B4: Your Gateway to Business Success

Are you looking to take your business to new heights? Want to connect with Oxfordshire’s top decision makers, learn from industry experts, and enjoy exclusive benefits? Look no further than B4 Membership.

Unveiling B4 HUB: A New Era of Benefits for B4 Members

In the dynamic landscape of business, connections are the cornerstone of growth and success. At B4, we’ve always believed in the power of collaboration and support within our community. Only last week we saw the power of four of our Platinum Members coming together as the fantastic team at Sobell House stepped up the launch of the incredible OxTrail 2024 at Oxford Brookes University with the support of Darcica Logistics and Aston & James.

Unlocking Leadership Insights: B4 Platinum Quarterly Breakfast at Blenheim Palace

In the ever-evolving landscape of business, connection and collaboration are paramount. For the past 17 years, B4 has been at the forefront of creating a collaborative and supportive community for businesses. Established in 2006 with the mission to ‘Build Bridges Between Businesses,’ B4 actively connects individuals who value community and collective growth.

HENLEY FESTIVAL REVEALS SENSATIONAL LINE-UP FOR 2024

Featuring… NICOLE SCHERZINGER, DAVE STEWART’S EURYTHMICS SONGBOOK GLADYS KNIGHT, RYLAN! Late in Pure Heaven HOUSE GOSPEL CHOIR, MINISTRY OF SOUND IBIZA ANTHEMS WITH ELLIE SAX,
NIGEL KENNEDY, SAM RYDER
MARK WATSON, ANGELA BARNES, SARA PASCOE, MARCEL LUCONT, DARA Ó BRIAIN & much more…

B4 Presents: CEO & Leaders Company Visit and Roundtable at Astroscale...

In the ever-evolving landscape of business, connections are the lifeblood that fuels innovation and growth. B4, the dynamic organisation dedicated to fostering collaborative and supportive communities, is thrilled to announce an exclusive event that delves into the challenges and triumphs of scaling up a business. This unique occasion, featuring Sharon Parker-Lines, Deputy Managing Director & Senior Vice President Business Operations, Government & Regulatory Affairs of Astroscale, promises to be an insightful exploration of the journey towards sustainable growth.

Sustainability in business: from ambition to action

At October’s B4 Sustainability Ecosystem members were unanimous that attaining net zero carbon emissions by 2050 was an important target in our drive to reduce our carbon footprint, address climate change and implement a sustainable business approach. However, while the environmental and social aspirations to ‘be better’ and ‘do good’ were clear, many did not know what the carbon footprint of their business was or felt unsure what the steps should be to convert strategy into direct actions. As session lead Toby Newman from environment consultants, Enistic, explained: “If it can’t be measured, it can’t be improved.”

B4 Summer Events – A Look Back

After a whole month without events in August and just the one in July (although it was a big one!), B4 events return in September with something for everyone. But let’s take the opportunity to look back over some of the highlights of an early summer with B4.

24 Hour Football Indulgence in Manchester

If you’re a football fan then this one’s for you. Could you cram in an overnight stay at the wonderful Hotel Football, the Great Manchester Run, a tour of The Etihad Stadium and gate-crashing Manchester City’s Premier League title celebrations in 24 hours? Here’s how we did it…..we even had to do ‘the Poznań’!

Why joining a community of business leaders can enhance your reputation and credibility

I read a LinkedIn post recently that reassured business owners that if they’d managed to keep their businesses going during recession, Brexit, COVID and the cost-of-living crisis that they deserved a huge pat on the back and shouldn’t ‘beat themselves up’. Easier said than done when costs are rising and doing business seems to get harder rather than easier, but the sentiment was well-placed.

Judging for the 2023 Oxfordshire Business Awards is complete, and a...

Finalists have been announced across the 12 Award categories, including Purposeful Business, Marketing Excellence, New, Small and Large Business. All of the finalists will be in for the chance of winning the overall Business of the Year Award which this year, is sponsored by Thomas Franks.

Why it’s important for Business Leaders to be exposed to new...

Nobody likes a ‘know it all’ and let’s face it, there’s no such thing. At the other end of the scale, many of us don’t create enough time to take on board new ideas, innovation and creativity in whatever format. How many times have you been recommended to read a book, get sent the link, go on Amazon, maybe even buy it but it just sits on your bookshelf? Come to think of it, as an aside, just think about that for a second….I wonder what the actual percentage of books purchased are actually read? Frightening thought!

Business Leaders Enjoy B4’s First Supper Club

Business leaders from Oxfordshire enjoyed B4’s first Supper Club recently. B4 holds events in fantastic venues across Oxfordshire and Shropshire, but we’ve got our very own venue which, with the imagination of our fabulous Events Manager, Tina, has been transformed into our very own private dining room. With furniture hired in from our good friends at BHK Rentals (www.bhkrentals.co.uk) and an immaculate eye for detail, it truly was a fantastic transformation and exceptional use of space as the B4 dining room came to life.

Business Fundraiser at Silverstone

We were delighted to host 50 business leaders for our B4 Platinum Dinner set against the backdrop of iconic British motorsport history at @Silverstone Museum last month. Thank you to all of our guests who helped raise over £2,000 for British Heart Foundation. Here’s what our guests had to say about the evening:

Leading Thames Valley law firm announces four newqualifiers  

Leading Thames Valley law firm, Gardner Leader, has announced its latest round of newly qualified solicitors, with four more members of its team receiving their Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) certification as the firm continues to nurture the best legal talent in the region.

Midweek Stay at the Kings Head, Cirencester

We made the, just short of, one hour trip to Cirencester from Oxford as the sun was setting and the light fading fast. On arrival, we found a parking spot in the centre of this quaint market town, directly opposite the impressive Kings Head.

The Rise of Remote Working: Challenges and Opportunities 

One of the biggest impacts of COVID-19 has been the rise of remote working. Like everything, this has sparked both challenges and opportunities. Speaking to Members of the B4 community in one to one conversations and our recent events at B4 HQ, we’re hearing a number of common themes, both positive and negative.

Can Your Business Learn from the Super Bowl? 

Last night’s Super Bowl, won by the Kansas City Chiefs, was one of the most-watched television events of the year in the United States, with over 100 million viewers tuning in to watch the game. Many companies see the Super Bowl as an opportunity to reach a large audience and gain market share with half-time adverts costing an eye-watering $7 million! Here are some common strategies that companies use to leverage the Super Bowl to gain market share:

Let’s talk turkey!

Hot off the press – some topical food for thought with a distinctly seasonal flavour and certainly something for businesses to chew over and digest to ensure that they keep abreast of the latest thinking in branding and have a tried and tested recipe for success that isn’t bland for the new year ahead.

By PHIL STRACHAN – The Think Brand not bland Guy

Agnes Smith Advice Centre Appeal

How we are helping the poorest in Oxford? At the Agnes Smith Advice Centre in Blackbird Leys, we have provided benefits and debt advice to more than 1400 residents over the last year, keeping people in their homes and helping them keep warm and fed.
 
We are at the heart of one of the most deprived communities in the UK and people come to us when they don’t know where else to turn. 

YASA secures new facility at Catalyst Bicester

YASA, the pioneering electric vehicle motor manufacturer, has taken the last available unit in phase 1 of Catalyst Bicester, the new advanced manufacturing and technology business community in Bicester, Oxfordshire.