Women in Rural Enterprise is a registered charity, based at Harper Adams Agricultural College in Shropshire. As a result of funding from the European Social Fund and the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) through the Enteprising Women Programme, WiRE rural networks are now popping up all over the East of England.

We would like to invite local ladies who are closely involved with running, or thinking of setting up a "rural" business to join our network, which meets in Kings Lynn on a monthly basis. Meetings are free and open to all.

Established in 1996 by Izzy Warren-Smith as a result of research which identified a significant gap in resources for rural businesswomen seeking business support, WiRE is now a trusted national organisation, which helps rural women develop and grow their business and delivers a range of services in response to member feedback and the needs of women in rural business. The rural networks provide opportunities for women from all backgrounds and business types to come together and exchange business ideas, provide support and work together.
The WiRE Kings Lynn network meets monthly at the Farmers Arms Pub, Knights Hill and meetings are normally held from 10am-12pm. Some meetings involve a guest speaker, others take the form of exhibitions or special events such as a Christmas lunch.

Further information can be found on www.wireuk.org by clicking on the networks area or the events map. To confirm attendance at the next meeting or to receive information on future events please email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call Claire McDermid on 01485 609154 for a chat. (Photo shows the WiRE stand at the 2007 Royal Norfolk Show)