In Person Connections
The Business Networking Community
In Person Connections
Business Networking @ Wetherspoons (Metrocentre)
8.30am - 10.30am - Every Other Wednesday
Business Networking @ The Wetherspoons (Metrocentre)
NEXT EVENT - WEDNESDAY 11TH NOVEMBER 2026
Where local business
happens in person
A welcoming new fortnightly networking breakfast for businesses across Gateshead, Newcastle and the wider North East, hosted at Wetherspoons in the Metrocentre.
Reserve your free guest pass today
Connect with trusted local businesses and meet potential suppliers, collaborators and clients from across Gateshead, Newcastle and the wider North East.
We meet every other Wednesday. Register your free place today and turn new introductions into valuable commercial relationships.
Wednesday 11th November
Wednesday 25th November
Wednesday 9th December
Wednesday 6th January
Wednesday 20th January
Wednesday 3rd February
Wednesday 17th February
Wednesday 3rd March
Wednesday 17th March
Wednesday 31st March
If you struggle to register for any of our events, please let us know. Call 07700 140 413 for assistance.
Free Guest Registration
Try the event before you become a member
Free Parking
Free Blue Mall parking and access from 8am
A Quality Breakfast
Choose your purchase from the Wetherspoons Menu
WiFi Available
Stay connected throughout the networking event
WHAT TO EXPECT
A Simple proven format
No awkward pitching and no pressure. IPC hosts format the event so everyone has an opportunity to take part.
FOOD & DRINK
Attendance is free. Everyone supports the venue by buying something, Including refillable tea or coffee, breakfast or another item
8.30am
Arrival and ordering
Check In, order your breakfast, meet and mingle with members and guests.
8.45am
Host Opens Meeting
Brief Explanation on IPC
8.50am
Introductions
Who is in the room?
9.05am
Business Challenges
What challenges in your business can we can help with?
9.15am
Breakfast Interval
25 minute break
9.40am
Member Spotlight
(10mins inc Q & A Session)
9.50am
IPC Community
Explanation / How To Use
9.55am
Open Table Networking
Explore deeper conversations across smaller tables
10.20am
Wins
Your wins and celebrations over the last 2 weeks
10.30am
Opportunities & close
End Of Meeting
Your Hosts
A warm welcome from people who know local business
IPC Metrocentre Host
James Barnett
Founder of Aspire Digital Marketing and IPC Hollymere member.
IPC Founder
Steve Bodtenberg
Founder of In Person Connections
and area representative for BBX. Creating relationship led business
communities across the North East.
Founding Membership
Lock out your competition
Only one founding member from each industry sector can hold a place at IPC Metrocentre. Join early to establish your category and help shape the community from day one.
Catagory Protection at this venue
Access to other IPC events
Same sector guests may still attend
For full availability, please speak to James Barnett
(at the event) or call Steve on 07700 140413
First 10 Members
Founder Membership
£120 (inc VAT) Yearly Subscription
Accountancy
Business Finance
Conveyancer Solicitor
Energy Provider (Domestic / Commercial)
Estate Agent
Financial Advisor
IT Support
Property Surveyor
Travel Agent
This is just a sample of business types required.
Membership is NOW Open,
Our first 8 members (secured their places) that joined today
The IPC Wetherspoons (Metrocentre) Networking Community
are proud to support Newcastle Carers (part of CARERS UK) as their chosen charity
Newcastle Carers are here to make life better for the carers across the Necastle & Gateshead area..
EASY TO FIND
Wetherspoons Blue Mall Metrocentre
The meeting is held on the mezzanine, with tables reserved for IPC. Use the Blue Mall carpark for early access from 8am
Address
Wetherspoons, Metrocentre, NE11 9YP
Access
Blue Mall from 8am
Parking
Free Metrocentre Parking
On Arrival
Follow IPC Signage
YOUR ROUTE ON THE MORNING
1
Park in the Blue Mall
Access available from 8am
2
Enter through Blue Mall
Look for IPC Signage
3
Order at Wetherspoons Bar
Select a drink and/or breakfast
(Order breakfast for 9.15am)
4
Join us on the mezzanine
Your hosts will welcome you
The Wetherspoons
85 Russell Way, Metrocentre, Gateshead, NE11 9YP
https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/wetherspoons-gateshead/
Telephone
07700 140413
Website
Appointment